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Del Mar García Martín C, Ramírez O, Bonardd S, López-Darias M, Franco L, M'Rabet Y, Khwaldia K, Díaz Díaz D. Unlocking the potential of Opuntia species mucilage in chemistry. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131647. [PMID: 38653432 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Herein, we describe a detailed protocol to extract the mucilage from different species of the genus Opuntia spp. (i.e., Opuntia Ficus (OFi), Opuntia Dillenii (ODi) and Opuntia Robusta (ORo)). The extracted mucilage was characterized by NMR, FTIR-ATR, HPLC, and TGA. OFi was found to have the highest phenolic content, 7.84 ± 1.93 mg catechol/g mucilage. The mucilage from the three species were characterized by having a high content of monosaccharides, being mannose and glucose the most abundant components (ca. 48-73 % and 23-35 %, respectively). In the context of biomass revalorization, the mucilage was proven to serve as a reducing and stabilizing agent in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNP/mucilage). The synthesis was optimized with a mucilage concentration of 2 mg/mL using 12.5 μL of KAuCl4 and was carried out at 80 °C for 90 min. This protocol afforded spherical nanoparticles with an average size of 9.7 ± 4.0 nm that were stable for at least 14 days, as demonstrated by TEM. Synthesized AuNP/mucilage was evaluated as a plasmonic catalyst for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol as model reaction, showing a considerable enhancement in its kapp of 97 % under white light and a decrease of 24.8 % in its activation energy.
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- Cristina Del Mar García Martín
- Departamento de Química Orgánica Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 3, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain; Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 3, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain; Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain; Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Química y de Farmacia, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Casilla 302, Correo 22, Santiago, Chile
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- Centro de Física de Materiales (CSIC, UPV/EHU)-Materials Physics Center (MPC), 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; Department of Polymers and Advanced Materials: Physics, Chemistry and Technology, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- IPNA-CSIC, Avda. Astrofísico Fco. Sánchez 3, 38206 San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Quimica, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Escola d'Enginyeria de Barcelona Est-EEBE, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Escola d'Enginyeria de Barcelona Est-EEBE, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
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- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles, Institut National de Recherche et d'Analyse Physico-chimique (INRAP), Biotech Pole, Sidi Thabet 2020, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles, Institut National de Recherche et d'Analyse Physico-chimique (INRAP), Biotech Pole, Sidi Thabet 2020, Tunisia
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 3, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain; Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain.
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Aswathy VP, Bains A, Sridhar K, Chawla P, Sharma M, Ali N, Malik A, Goksen G. Nano polysaccharides derived from aloe vera and guar gum as a potential fat replacer for a promising approach to healthier cake production. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 267:131431. [PMID: 38593896 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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In recent years, there increment demand for healthier food options that can replace high-fat ingredients in bakery products without compromising their taste and texture. This research was focused on a formulation study of the blend of nano polysaccharides derived from aloe vera and guar gum at various concentrations. This study selected the blend concentration of 1 % aloe vera mucilage (AM) and 1 % guar gum (GG) due to its optimal gelling properties. Different magnetic stirring time durations were employed to formulate AGB (aloe vera guar gum blend). The particle size of AGB revealed the lowest nanoparticle size (761.03 ± 62 nm) with a stirring time of 4 h. The FTIR analysis found the presence of monomer sugars in AGB nano polysaccharide powder such as mannose, arabinose, and glucose. The thermogram results displayed an endothermic peak for all samples with a glass transition temperature (Tg) between 16 and 50 °C. The SEM image of the AGB indicated uniform spherical particles. The AGB powder exhibited good functional properties. The antimicrobial activity of AGB powder against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans was 22.32 ± 0.02, 21.56 ± 0.02, and 19.33 ± 0.33 mm, respectively. Furthermore, the effects of different levels of vegetable fat replacement with AGB powder on cake sensory properties, thermal stability, and texture characteristics were also examined. Notably, the cake containing a 50 % substitution of vegetable fat with AGB (C50) supplied desirable physicochemical, textural, and sensory properties. These results can provide advantages for the development of fat replacers in bakery products.
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- V P Aswathy
- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University), Coimbatore 641021, India
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India.
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- Department of Applied Biology, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya, Baridua 793101, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Technology, Vocational School of Technical Sciences at Mersin Tarsus Organized Industrial Zone, Tarsus University, 33100 Mersin, Turkey.
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Deore UV, Mahajan HS, Surana SJ, Joshi AA. Exploring film forming ability and improving its bioadhesiveness by thiolation of mucilaginous polysaccharides from Cassia uniflora seeds for drug delivery application. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 260:129500. [PMID: 38242397 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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The objectives of the present work were to explore film forming ability of mucilaginous polysaccharides obtained from Cassia uniflora seeds and improving its bioadhesive potential by thiolation for drug delivery and other applications. Thiolation was achieved by esterification reaction with thioglycolic acid. The modification was confirmed by performing and comparing its zeta potential, DSC, and spectrophotometric characterization by FTIR and NMR with unmodified mucilaginous polysaccharide. The modified mucilaginous polysaccharides FTIR spectra showed an additional absorption band at 2565 cm-1 and new shifts appeared in the 1H (δ 3.24 and at δ 3.44 ppm) and 13C NMR spectra's (21.56 ppm) confirming the esterification of mucilaginous polysaccharides. The prepared films of thiolated and unmodified mucilaginous polysaccharides were evaluated for various parameters like thickness, pH, and weight measurement, The film formulation had a thickness of 0.16 to 0.18 mm, pH in the range of 6.79 to 7.09 and weight uniformity 0.89 to 0.94 mg. The results reveal that the films based on thiolated material improved bioadhesive properties after thiolation. The SEM photographs revealed a smooth surface of film formulations. The diclofenac-loaded film of thiolated mucilaginous polysaccharide also showed >1.5-fold an increase in in-vitro drug release and exhibited non Fickian transport mechanism. These findings could increase the possible applications of chemically modified-thiolated mucilaginous polysaccharides of Cassia uniflora seeds in drug delivery.
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- Ujwaldip V Deore
- R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Near Karvand Naka, Shirpur, 425405 Dist: Dhule, Maharashtra, India.
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- R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Near Karvand Naka, Shirpur, 425405 Dist: Dhule, Maharashtra, India
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- R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Near Karvand Naka, Shirpur, 425405 Dist: Dhule, Maharashtra, India
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- ASPM's K. T. Patil College of Pharmacy, Siddarth Nagar, Barshi Road, Dist: Osmanabad 413501, India
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Tosif MM, Bains A, Sridhar K, Inbaraj BS, Ali N, Dikkala PK, Kumar A, Chawla P, Sharma M. Fabrication and Characterization of Taro ( Colocasia esculenta)-Mucilage-Based Nanohydrogel for Shelf-Life Extension of Fresh-Cut Apples. Gels 2024; 10:95. [PMID: 38391425 PMCID: PMC10888338 DOI: 10.3390/gels10020095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Taro mucilage is a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and water-soluble edible viscous polysaccharide, which possesses diverse techno-functional properties including gelling and anti-microbial. Therefore, the objective of this study was to formulate and evaluate the efficacy of taro mucilage nanohydrogel for the shelf-life enhancement of fresh-cut apples. Taro mucilage was extracted using cold water extraction, and the yield of mucilage was found to be 2.95 ± 0.35% on a dry basis. Different concentrations of mucilage (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5%) were used to formulate the nanohydrogel. A smaller droplet size of 175.61 ± 0.92 nm was observed at 3% mucilage, with a zeta potential of -30.25 ± 0.94 mV. Moreover, FTIR data of nanohydrogel revealed the functional groups of various sugars, uronic acids, and proteins. Thermal analysis of nanohydrogel exhibited weight loss in three phases, and maximum weight loss occurred from 110.25 °C to 324.27 °C (65.16%). Nanohydrogel showed shear-thinning fluid or pseudo-plastic behavior. Coating treatment of nanohydrogel significantly reduced the weight loss of fresh-cut apples (8.72 ± 0.46%) as compared to the control sample (12.25 ± 0.78%) on the 10th day. In addition, minor changes were observed in the pH for both samples during the 10 days of storage. Titrable acidity of control fresh-cut apples measured 0.22 ± 0.05% on day 0, rising to 0.42 ± 0.03% on the 10th day, and for coated fresh-cut apples, it was observed to be 0.24 ± 0.07% on the 0th day and 0.36 ± 0.06% on 10th day, respectively. Furthermore, the total soluble solids (TSS) content of both control and coated fresh-cut apples measured on the 0th day was 11.85 ± 0.65% and 12.33 ± 0.92%, respectively. On the 10th day, these values were significantly increased (p < 0.05) to 16.38 ± 0.42% for the control and 14.26 ± 0.39% for the coated sliced apples, respectively. Nanohydrogel-coated fresh-cut apples retained antioxidant activity and vitamin C content as compared to the control sample. Taro mucilage nanohydrogel-based edible coating showed distinct anti-microbial activity against psychrotrophic, aerobic, and yeast molds. In summary, taro mucilage nanohydrogel can be used as a cost-effective natural coating material for the shelf-life enhancement or freshness maintenance of fresh-cut apples.
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- Mansuri M Tosif
- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University), Coimbatore 641021, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Pulivendula 516390, India
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- Department of Basic and Applied Sciences, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Sonipat 131028, India
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya, Baridua 793101, India
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Reyes Escogido MDL, Barrón Vilchis D, Zavala Martínez LG, Angulo Romero F. Opuntia robusta mucilage combined with alginate as encapsulation matrix for Lactiplantibacillus plantarum. CYTA - JOURNAL OF FOOD 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/19476337.2023.2168303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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- Department of Pharmacy, Division of Natural and Exact Sciences, University of Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
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- Department of Medicine and Nutrition, Health Sciences Division, University of Guanajuato, Leon, Mexico
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Di Napoli M, Badalamenti N, Castagliuolo G, Merra R, Varcamonti M, Zanfardino A, Bruno M, Sottile F. Chemical composition, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities of Opuntia stricta (Haw.) Haw. mucilage collected in Sicily, Italy. Nat Prod Res 2023:1-9. [PMID: 37909244 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2272781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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In this work the mucilage obtained from the cladodes of a not previously investigated accession of Opuntia stricta (Haw.) Haw. (syn. Opuntia dillenii (Ker-Gawl) Haw), collected in Sicily, was analysed by 13C-NMR. The yield of mucilage extracted from cladodes in aqueous medium was 2.55%. The monosaccharides identified, after acidic hydrolyses of the mucilage, were arabinose (36.48%), galactose (32.31%), xylose (15.33%), glucose (10.45%) and rhamnose (5.40%). The mucilage showed a sufficient antimicrobial activity and excellent antioxidant property.
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- Michela Di Napoli
- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
- NBFC, National Biodiversity Future Center, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
- Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca "Riutilizzo bio-based degli scarti da matrici agroalimentari" (RIVIVE), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca "Riutilizzo bio-based degli scarti da matrici agroalimentari" (RIVIVE), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
- Department of Architecture, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Mohamed AS, Elsebaie EM, Abdelrhman WM, Abdulmaguid NYM, Bahnasy RM, Elgendy MSA, Elashry AMMM, El-Hassanin MF, El-Wakeil NHM, Khalil AMM, Amin HF. Evaluation of In Vitro Antioxidant, Anti-Obesity, and Anti-Diabetic Activities of Opuntia ficus Cladodes Gel and Its Application as a Preservative Coating for Shrimp during Refrigerated Storage. Gels 2023; 9:716. [PMID: 37754397 PMCID: PMC10530947 DOI: 10.3390/gels9090716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Opuntia ficus cladodes (OFC) are considered one of the wastes that result from opuntia cultivation, and their disposal by traditional methods results in many environmental problems. Therefore, this study was conducted with two aims. The first was the production of OFC gel, and the evaluation of its in vitro antioxidant (by two methods, DPPH and ABTS), anti-obesity, and anti-diabetic activities. The second was an investigation of the effects of different concentrations of this gel (0, 50, and 100%) as an edible coating on the quality of shrimp during 8 days of refrigerated storage. The results showed that this gel was characterised by a high content of ash (10.42%), total carbohydrates (75.17%), and total phenols (19.79 mg GAE/g). OFC gel contained six types of sugars: arabinose, xylose, galactose, rhamnose, glucose, and uronic acid, and the most abundant was xylose (36.72%). It is also clear from the results that the OFC gel had high antioxidant properties, which were higher against DPPH than ABTS at the same concentration. OFC gel showed a high inhibition activity against lipase, α-glycosidase, and α-amylase enzymes, and their IC50 values were 1.43 mg/mL, 0.78 mg/mL, and 0.57 mg/mL, respectively. The results also stated that shrimp coated with OFC gel had lower pH, drip loss, TVB-N, and TBA values through the days of refrigerated storage. Moreover, the shrimp coated with 100% OFC gel were better than those coated with 50% OFC gel. In conclusion, OFC gel showed high potency as active antioxidant, for its enzyme anti-activities, and as an edible coating for shrimp.
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- Alaa S. Mohamed
- Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Food Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Shaikh 33516, Egypt
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- Nutrition & Food Science Department, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta 31512, Egypt
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- Nutrition & Food Science Department, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta 31512, Egypt
- Food Science and Nutrition Department, Science Collage, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Nutrition & Food Science Department, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta 31512, Egypt
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- Nutrition & Food Science Department, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta 31512, Egypt
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- Nutrition & Food Science Department, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta 31512, Egypt
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- Department of Fish Processing and Technology, Faculty of Fish Resources, Suez University, Suez 43511, Egypt
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Lu WC, Chiu CS, Chan YJ, Mulio AT, Li PH. Recent Research on Different Parts and Extracts of Opuntia dillenii and Its Bioactive Components, Functional Properties, and Applications. Nutrients 2023; 15:2962. [PMID: 37447287 DOI: 10.3390/nu15132962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Opuntia dillenii (O. dillenii) is a plant belonging to the Cactaceae family that is abundant in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. O. dillenii is consumed as a local delicacy and has no other current use. To understand the nutritional value of O. dillenii in human health and its application in the food, cosmetic, and drug industries, this review summarizes information on the chemical compounds (pure α-pyrone compounds, flavonoids, phenolic acids, polysaccharides, minerals, fatty acids, and betalains) and biological properties (anti-diabetic, anti-hyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, anti-atherosclerotic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-spermatogenic, anticancer, antilarval, anti-angiogenic, and antioxidant) of extracts from each part of the plant (fruit juice, fruit peel, cladode, and seeds) (aqueous, ethanolic, and methanolic), and seed oil. In addition, data related to the recent applications of O. dillenii in various industries (e.g., edible coatings, food supplements, cosmetics, nanoparticles, and wastewater treatment) are provided.
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- Wen-Chien Lu
- Department of Food and Beverage Management, Chung-Jen Junior College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Management, Chia-Yi City 60077, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung City 40705, Taiwan
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioresources, Da-Yeh University, Changhua 51591, Taiwan
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Providence University, Taichung City 43301, Taiwan
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Rodrigues C, de Paula CD, Lahbouki S, Meddich A, Outzourhit A, Rashad M, Pari L, Coelhoso I, Fernando AL, Souza VGL. Opuntia spp.: An Overview of the Bioactive Profile and Food Applications of This Versatile Crop Adapted to Arid Lands. Foods 2023; 12:foods12071465. [PMID: 37048286 PMCID: PMC10094368 DOI: 10.3390/foods12071465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Opuntia spp. are crops well adapted to adverse environments and have great economic potential. Their constituents, including fruits, cladodes, and flowers, have a high nutritional value and are rich in value-added compounds. Cladodes have an appreciable content in dietary fiber, as well as bioactive compounds such as kaempferol, quercetin, and isorhamnetin. Fruits are a major source of bioactive compounds such as phenolic acids and vitamin C. The seeds are mainly composed of unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. The flowers are also rich in phenolic compounds. Therefore, in addition to their traditional uses, the different plant fractions can be processed to meet multiple applications in the food industry. Several bakery products have been developed with the incorporation of cladode flour. Pectin and mucilage obtained from cladodes can act as edible films and coatings. Fruits, fruit extracts, and fruit by-products have been mixed into food products, increasing their antioxidant capacity and extending their shelf life. Betalains, obtained from fruits, can be used as food colorants and demonstrate promising applications as a sensor in food packaging. This work reviews the most valuable components of the different fractions of this plant and emphasizes its most recent food applications, demonstrating its outstanding value.
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- Carolina Rodrigues
- MEtRICs/CubicB, Departamento de Química, NOVA School of Science and Technology, FCT NOVA, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- MEtRICs/CubicB, Departamento de Química, NOVA School of Science and Technology, FCT NOVA, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
- Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-900, Brazil
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- MEtRICs/CubicB, Departamento de Química, NOVA School of Science and Technology, FCT NOVA, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
- Center of Agrobiotechnology and Bioengineering, Research Unit Labelled CNRST (Centre AgroBiotech-URL-CNRST-05), “Physiology of Abiotic Stresses” Team, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
- Laboratory of Agro-Food, Biotechnologies and Valorization of Plant Bioresources (AGROBIOVAL), Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
- Laboratory of Nanomaterials for Energy and Environment Physics Department, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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- Center of Agrobiotechnology and Bioengineering, Research Unit Labelled CNRST (Centre AgroBiotech-URL-CNRST-05), “Physiology of Abiotic Stresses” Team, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
- Laboratory of Agro-Food, Biotechnologies and Valorization of Plant Bioresources (AGROBIOVAL), Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Nanomaterials for Energy and Environment Physics Department, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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- Land and Water Technologies Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, City of Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg El-Arab City 21934, Alexandria, Egypt
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- CREA Research Centre for Engineering and Agro-Food Processing, Monterotondo, 00015 Rome, Italy
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química, NOVA School of Science and Technology, FCT NOVA, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- MEtRICs/CubicB, Departamento de Química, NOVA School of Science and Technology, FCT NOVA, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- MEtRICs/CubicB, Departamento de Química, NOVA School of Science and Technology, FCT NOVA, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
- INL, International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal
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Goksen G, Demir D, Dhama K, Kumar M, Shao P, Xie F, Echegaray N, Lorenzo JM. Mucilage polysaccharide as a plant secretion: Potential trends in food and biomedical applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 230:123146. [PMID: 36610576 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Current trends are shifting away from using synthetic compounds in favor of discovering new natural component sources that will allow them to create goods that are healthful, environmentally friendly, sustainable, and profitable. The food industry, in light of these trends, has opted to look for safe natural ingredients that will allow the production of low-fat, artificial-additive-free, gluten-free, prebiotic, and fortified foods. Similarly, the pharmaceutical and medical industries have attempted to apply natural ingredients to address the challenges related to biomaterials more efficiently than synthetic ingredients. Against this background, plant mucilage has proven to be a polysaccharide with excellent health features and technological properties, useful for both food and biomedical applications. Many studies have shown that its inclusion in different food matrices improves the quality of the products obtained under appropriate reformulations. At the same time, plant mucilage has been indicated to be a very interesting matrix in biomedical field especially tissue engineering applications since it has been emerged to favor tissue regeneration with its highly biocompatible structure. This concise review discusses the most recent advances of the applications of plant mucilage in different foods as well as its recent use in biomedical field. In this context, firstly, a general definition of mucilage was made and information about plant-based mucilage, which is frequently used, about the plant parts they are found in, their content and how they are obtained are presented. Then, the use of mucilage in the food industry including bakery products, meat emulsions, fermented dairy products, ice cream, and other foods is presented with case studies. Afterwards, the use of plant mucilage in the biomedical field, which has attracted attention in recent years, especially in applications with tissue engineering approach such as scaffolds for tissue regeneration, wound dressings, drug delivery systems and pharmaceutical industry was evaluated.
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- Gulden Goksen
- Department of Food Technology, Vocational School of Technical Sciences at Mersin Tarsus Organized Industrial Zone, Tarsus University, 33100 Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Process Technologies, Vocational School of Technical Sciences at Mersin Tarsus Organized Industrial Zone, Tarsus University, 33100 Mersin, Turkey
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- Division of Pathology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, 243122 Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Chemical and Biochemical Processing Division, ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai 400019, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Zhejiang, Hangzhou 310014, PR China
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- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, San Cibrao das Viñas, Avd. Galicia N° 4, 32900 Ourense, Spain
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, San Cibrao das Viñas, Avd. Galicia N° 4, 32900 Ourense, Spain; Área de Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultad de Ciencias de Ourense, Universidade de Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain.
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Bioprospecting and potential of cactus mucilages: A bibliometric review. Food Chem 2023; 401:134121. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Mucilage from Yellow Pitahaya ( Selenicereus megalanthus) Fruit Peel: Extraction, Proximal Analysis, and Molecular Characterization. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 28:molecules28020786. [PMID: 36677844 PMCID: PMC9865909 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28020786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Mucilage is a hydrophilic biopolymeric material of interest in the food industry due to its high content of dietary fiber, antioxidant activity, and gelling and thickening capacities, which is present in high concentration in agricultural by-products, such as the peel of cacti fruits. In this work, the powdered mucilage extracted from the peel of yellow pitahaya (Selenicereus megalanthus) fruit was characterized using a multi-technical approach that included proximal analysis (proteins, lipids, crude fiber, ash, and carbohydrates), as well as structural (FTIR, NMR, UPLC-QTOF-MS, and X-ray diffraction), colorimetric (CIELab parameters), morphological (SEM), and thermal (DSC/TGA) methods. Likewise, its total content of dietary fiber and polyphenols, as well as its antioxidant activity, were determined. This dried mucilage presented a light pale yellow-reddish color, attributed to the presence of betalains (bioactive pigments with high antioxidant activity). The FTIR spectrum revealed functional groups associated with a low presence of proteins (5.45 ± 0.04%) and a high concentration of oligosaccharides (55.26 ± 0.10%). A zeta potential of -29.90 ± 0.90 mV was determined, denoting an anionic nature that favors the use of this mucilage as a stable colloidal dispersion. UPLC-QTOF-MS analysis revealed a major oligosaccharide composition based on galacturonic acid units in anionic form. SEM micrographs revealed a cracked morphology composed of amorphous and irregular particles. According to the DSC/TGA results, this mucilage can be introduced as a new source of hydrocolloids in food processes since it has high thermal stability that has been manifested up to 373.87 °C. In addition, this biopolymer exhibited a high content of polyphenols (25.00 ± 0.01-g gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/100-g sample), dietary fiber (70.51%), and antioxidant activity (1.57 ± 0.01 mmol Trolox equivalents/kg of sample). It was concluded that this mucilaginous material presents sufficient physicochemical and functional conditions to be used as a nutritional ingredient, thus giving valorization to this agricultural by-product.
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Li H, Huang Z, Zeng F. Opuntia dillenii Haw. Polysaccharide Promotes Cholesterol Efflux in THP-1-Derived Foam Cells via the PPARγ-LXRα Signaling Pathway. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27248639. [PMID: 36557773 PMCID: PMC9781717 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27248639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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There is increasing evidence supporting a role for enhanced macrophage cholesterol efflux in ameliorating atherosclerosis. Opuntia dillenii Haw. polysaccharide (ODP-Ia), the most important functional component obtained from Opuntia dillenii Haw. stem, has anti-atherosclerosis effects. Therefore, we propose that ODP-Ia could promote cholesterol efflux via the PPARγ-LXRα signaling pathway. In this study, THP-1 foam cells derived from macrophages were treated with different concentrations of ODP-Ia, GGPP (antagonist of LXRα) and GW9662 (antagonist of PPARγ), with or without 15 nmol ODP-Ia. The total cholesterol content in the cells was measured. The mRNA of ABCA1, ABCG1, PPARγ, LXRα and their protein levels in the foam cells were detected by RT−PCR and Western blot, respectively. The results showed that ODP-Ia plays a role in significantly promoting cholesterol efflux (p < 0.05) by upregulating the expression of ABCA1, ABCG1, SR-BI, PPARγ, PPARα and LXRα. Meanwhile, PPARγ and LXRα antagonists dramatically interfered the cholesterol efflux mediated by ODP-Ia (p < 0.05) and dramatically inhibited the upregulating effect of ODP-Ia on the expression of PPARγ, LXRα, ABCA1 and ABCG1 at both protein and mRNA levels (p < 0.05). In conclusion, ODP-Ia promotes cholesterol efflux in the foam cells through activating the PPARγ-LXRα signaling pathway. This bioactivity suggested that ODP-Ia may be of benefit in treating atherosclerosis.
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- Heng Li
- School of Food Science and Engineering, Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang 504048, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang 524048, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang 524048, China
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Hassan I, Gani A, Ahmad M, Banday J. Extraction of polysaccharide from Althea rosea and its physicochemical, anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive and antioxidant properties. Sci Rep 2022; 12:17116. [PMID: 36224240 PMCID: PMC9556774 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-20134-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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The valorization of new polymer sources from underutilized plants as structuring, encapsulating, and texturizing agents for food and nutraceutical applications is gaining attention. This provides an opportunity where inexpensive plant-sourced biopolymers can play an impactful role, on both ecological and economic aspects performing equivalently effectual yet cost-effective substitutes to synthetic polymers. With this aim, we explored the use of mucilage from Althea rosea and reveal its physicochemical, in vitro antidiabetic and antihypertensive activity. Besides, structural, micrometric, crystallization, and anti-microbial properties was also seen. We determined the probable structure of the extracted mucilage by FTIR which confirmed the residues of saccharides as galactose and uronic acid with α and β configurations. It consists of 78.26% carbohydrates, 3.51% ashes, and 3.72% proteins. Here, we show that the mucilage offered protection to DNA against the oxidative damage caused by (-OH) radicals and the morphology of the mucilage particles displayed a fibrillary material settled in a net-like, tangled structure. Our results demonstrate that the reconstituted mucilage powder exhibited good water holding capacity (2.89 g water/g mucilage), solubility (27.33%), and oil holding capacity (1.79 g oil/g mucilage). Moreover, high emulsifying property (95.83%) and foaming capacity (17.04%) was noted. Our results indicate that A.rosea mucilage can potentially serve as economical and eco-friendly hydrocolloid substitute for the food and nutraceutical industry owing to its functional, hypo-lipidemic, anti-hyperglycemic, antioxidant, and anti-bacterial properties.
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- Ifra Hassan
- grid.412997.00000 0001 2294 5433Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir 190006 India
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- grid.412997.00000 0001 2294 5433Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir 190006 India
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- grid.412997.00000 0001 2294 5433Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir 190006 India
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- National Instituteof Technology, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir 190006 India
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Chemical modification of Opuntia ficus-indica mucilage: characterization, physicochemical, and functional properties. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04474-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Rache-Cardenal LY, Albesiano-Hoyos AS, Tall H. Optimization of a DNA extraction method using Subepidermis from Austrocylindropuntia and Opuntia-Opuntioideae. REVISTA DE INVESTIGACIÓN, DESARROLLO E INNOVACIÓN 2022. [DOI: 10.19053/20278306.v12.n2.2022.15273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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The taxonomic identification of species through analysis of the variation of orthologous DNA sequences, complement the information obtained with morphological characters. Cytogenetic studies indicate that polyploid taxa occur in the subfamily Opuntioideae, Opuntia ficus-indica, contributing to morphological variability in the individuals of a population, and influencing the correct identification of species. However, the lengths of the sequences in Opuntioideae are affected by the extraction of pure DNA. Different extraction methods were evaluated and modified, and a procedure was established to obtain good quality DNA, free of inhibitors for gene amplification by polymerase chain reaction. The ratio A260/A280 and A260/A230 ranged from 1.6 to 2.1, revealing absence of contamination with the modified protocol for DNA extraction from cotton leaves. This method is inexpensive compared to those of commercial manufacturers and, therefore, can be applied in studies with limited resources.
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Novel Hydrocolloids Obtained from Mango ( Mangifera indica) var. Hilaza: Chemical, Physicochemical, Techno-Functional, and Structural Characteristics. Gels 2022; 8:gels8060354. [PMID: 35735698 PMCID: PMC9222320 DOI: 10.3390/gels8060354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Background: Hydrocolloids are ingredients used to improve the technological properties of products; currently, there is a growing demand from the food industry and consumers to use natural ingredients and reduce the environmental impact. Methods: This work evaluated the effect of pH on hydrocolloid extraction from the pulp, seed, and peel of mango (Mangifera indica) var. hilaza and their chemical, physicochemical, techno-functional, and structural properties. Results: The main component of the hydrocolloid was the carbohydrates for pulp (22.59%) and peel (24.05%), and the protein for seed (21.48%) was corroborated by NIR spectra and associated with the technological and functional properties. The solubility increases with the temperature presenting values higher than 75% at 80 °C; the swelling index was higher than 30%, while the water holding capacity was higher in samples with higher carbohydrate content (110−121%). Moreover, a higher content of total phenolic compounds (21.61 ± 0.39−51.77 ± 2.48 mg GAE/g) and antioxidant activity (≥193.82 μMol Trolox/g) was obtained. The pH of extraction changes the color parameters and microstructural properties. Conclusions: Novel ingredients from mango pulp, seed, and peel at different pH levels have technological and functional properties that are potential use in the food industry as an alternative to the development of microstructural products.
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Agostini-Costa TDS. Genetic and environment effects on bioactive compounds of Opuntia cacti – a review. J Food Compost Anal 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Munshi M, Kumar P. Microencapsulation of fenugreek seed oil and oil load effect on maltodextrin and fenugreek seed mucilage as wall materials by spray drying. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Mohona Munshi
- Department of Food Engineering and Technology Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology Longowal India
- Department of Food Technology Vignan Foundation for Science, Technology and Research Guntur India
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology Longowal India
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Santagata G, Cimmino A, Poggetto GD, Zannini D, Masi M, Emendato A, Surico G, Evidente A. Polysaccharide Based Polymers Produced by Scabby Cankered Cactus Pear ( Opuntia ficus-indica L.) Infected by Neofusicoccum batangarum: Composition, Structure, and Chemico-Physical Properties. Biomolecules 2022; 12:89. [PMID: 35053237 PMCID: PMC8773635 DOI: 10.3390/biom12010089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Neofusiccocum batangarum is the causal agent of scabby canker of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica L.). The symptoms of this disease are characterized by crusty, perennial cankers, with a leathery, brown halo. Characteristically, a viscous polysaccharide exudate, caking on contact with air, leaks from cankers and forms strips or cerebriform masses on the surface of cactus pear cladodes. When this polysaccharide mass was partial purified, surprisingly, generated a gel. The TLC analysis and the HPLC profile of methyl 2-(polyhydroxyalkyl)-3-(o-tolylthiocarbomoyl)-thiazolidine-4R-carboxylates obtained from the mixture of monosaccharides produced by acid hydrolysis of the three EPSs examined in this research work [the polysaccharide component of the exudate (EPSC) and the EPSs extracted from asymptomatic (EPSH) and symptomatic (EPSD) cladodes] showed the presence of d-galactose, l-rhamnose, and d-glucose in a 1:1:0.5 ratio in EPSC while d-galactose, l-rhamnose, d-glucose, and d-xylose at the same ratio were observed in EPSH and EPSD. The presence of uronic acid residues in EPSC was also showed by solid state NMR and IR investigation. Furthermore, this manuscript reports the chemical-physical characterization of the gel produced by the infected cactus pear.
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- Gabriella Santagata
- Istituto per i Polimeri Compositi e Biomateriali, CNR, Via Campi Flegrei 34, Comprensorio “A. Olivetti”, 80078 Pozzuoli (NA), Italy; (G.D.P.); (D.Z.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte Sant’Angelo, 80126 Napoli, Italy; (M.M.); (A.E.)
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- Istituto per i Polimeri Compositi e Biomateriali, CNR, Via Campi Flegrei 34, Comprensorio “A. Olivetti”, 80078 Pozzuoli (NA), Italy; (G.D.P.); (D.Z.)
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- Istituto per i Polimeri Compositi e Biomateriali, CNR, Via Campi Flegrei 34, Comprensorio “A. Olivetti”, 80078 Pozzuoli (NA), Italy; (G.D.P.); (D.Z.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte Sant’Angelo, 80126 Napoli, Italy; (M.M.); (A.E.)
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie, Alimentari, Ambientali e Forestali, Università di Firenze, Piazzale delle Cascine 28, 50144 Firenze, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte Sant’Angelo, 80126 Napoli, Italy; (M.M.); (A.E.)
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Nevara GA, Syed Muhammad SK, Zawawi N, Mustapha NA, Karim R. Physicochemical and functional properties of carbohydrate–protein gum extracted from kenaf (
Hibiscus cannabinus
L.) seed. Int J Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.15421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Gita Addelia Nevara
- Department of Food Science Faculty of Food Science and Technology Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang Selangor 43400 UPM Malaysia
- Department of Nutrition Universitas Mohammad Natsir Bukittinggi Jalan Tan Malaka Bukit Cangang Bukittinggi Sumatera Barat 26136 Indonesia
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- Department of Food Science Faculty of Food Science and Technology Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang Selangor 43400 UPM Malaysia
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- Department of Food Science Faculty of Food Science and Technology Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang Selangor 43400 UPM Malaysia
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- Department of Food Technology Faculty of Food Science and Technology Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang Selangor 43400 UPM Malaysia
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- Department of Food Technology Faculty of Food Science and Technology Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang Selangor 43400 UPM Malaysia
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Malva parviflora Leaves Mucilage: An Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Biopolymer with Antioxidant Properties. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13234251. [PMID: 34883753 PMCID: PMC8659702 DOI: 10.3390/polym13234251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Malva parviflora L. is an edible and medicinal herb containing mucilaginous cells in its leaves. Mucilage obtained from M. parviflora leaves (MLM) was extracted in distilled water (1:10 w/v) at 70 °C followed by precipitation with alcohol. Preliminary phytochemical tests were performed to assess the purity of the extracted mucilage. Results showed that the yield of mucilage was 7.50%, and it was free from starch, alkaloids, glycosides, saponins, steroids, lipids and heavy metals. MLM had 16.19% carbohydrates, 13.55% proteins and 4.76% amino acids, which indicate its high nutritional value. Physicochemical investigations showed that MLM is neutral and water-soluble, having 5.84% moisture content, 15.60% ash content, 12.33 swelling index, 2.57 g/g water-holding capacity and 2.03 g/g oil-binding capacity. The functional properties, including emulsion capacity, emulsion stability, foaming capacity and stability increased with increased concentrations. Micromeritic properties, such as bulk density, tapped density, Carr’s index, Hausner ratio, and angle of repose, were found to be 0.69 g/cm3, 0.84 g/cm3, 17.86%, 1.22 and 28.5, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that MLM is an amorphous powder possessing particles of varying size and shape; meanwhile, rheological studies revealed the pseudoplastic behavior of MLM. The thermal transition process of MLM revealed by a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) thermogram, occurring at a reasonable enthalpy change (∆H), reflects its good thermal stability. The presence of functional groups characteristic of polysaccharides was ascertained by the infrared (IR) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) analyses. GC revealed the presence of five neutral monosaccharides; namely, galactose, rhamnose, arabinose, glucose and mannose, showing 51.09, 10.24, 8.90, 1.80 and 0.90 mg/g of MLM, respectively. Meanwhile, galacturonic acid is the only detected acidic monosaccharide, forming 15.06 mg/g of MLM. It showed noticeable antioxidant activity against the DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) radical with an IC50 value of 154.27 µg/mL. It also prevented oxidative damage to DNA caused by the Fenton reagent, as visualized in gel documentation system. The sun protection factor was found to be 10.93 ± 0.15 at 400 µg/mL. Thus, MLM can be used in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry and as a therapeutic agent due to its unique properties.
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Olawuyi IF, Kim SR, Lee WY. Application of plant mucilage polysaccharides and their techno-functional properties' modification for fresh produce preservation. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 272:118371. [PMID: 34420702 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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The use of edible coating/film to improve fresh produce's quality and shelf life is an old but reliable and popular method of preservation. Recently, plant-derived mucilages have been extensively used to prepare edible packages (MEPs). This review focuses on recent studies that characterize mucilages from different plants, and examine their specific applications as edible packages in preserving fruits and vegetables. Structure-function relations and corresponding influence on film-forming properties are discussed. This review also surveys the additive-modifications of MEPs techno-functional properties. MEPs from a range of plant sources are effective in preventing quality loss and improving the storability of various fruits and vegetables. The preservative mechanisms and essential techno-functional properties of MEPs required for fruit and vegetable packaging were summarized. The key findings summarized in this study will help promote the utilization of mucilages and draw attention to other novel applications of this valuable polymer.
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- Ibukunoluwa Fola Olawuyi
- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.
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Álvarez SA, Rocha‐Guzmán NE, Moreno‐Jiménez MR, Gallegos‐Infante JA, Pérez‐Martínez JD, Rosas‐Flores W. Functional fermented beverage made with apple, tibicos, and pectic polysaccharides from prickly pear (
Opuntia ficus‐indica
L. Mill) peels. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.15745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Saúl Alberto Álvarez
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering TecNM/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango Durango Mexico
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering TecNM/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango Durango Mexico
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Bernardino-Nicanor A, Mancera-Castro P, Ramírez-Ortíz ME, Acosta-García G, González-Cruz L. Quality of the parenchymatous tissue of Opuntia and its use in the development of set yogurt. Int J Gastron Food Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgfs.2021.100344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Physicochemical characteristics and bioactive compounds of the Xique-xique (Pilosocereus gounellei) cactus from Caatinga Brazilian: are they nutritive and functional? JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-021-00906-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Tosif MM, Najda A, Bains A, Kaushik R, Dhull SB, Chawla P, Walasek-Janusz M. A Comprehensive Review on Plant-Derived Mucilage: Characterization, Functional Properties, Applications, and Its Utilization for Nanocarrier Fabrication. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13071066. [PMID: 33800613 PMCID: PMC8037796 DOI: 10.3390/polym13071066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Easily sourced mucus from various plant parts is an odorless, colorless and tasteless substance with emerging commercial potential in agriculture, food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals due to its non-toxic and biodegradable properties. It has been found that plant-derived mucilage can be used as a natural thickener or emulsifier and an alternative to synthetic polymers and additives. Because it is an invisible barrier that separates the surface from the surrounding atmosphere, it is used as edible coatings to extend the shelf life of fresh vegetables and fruits as well as many food products. In addition to its functional properties, mucilage can also be used for the production of nanocarriers. In this review, we focus on mucus extraction methods and its use as a natural preservative for fresh produce. We detailed the key properties related to the extraction and preservation of food, the mechanism of the effect of mucus on the sensory properties of products, coating methods when using mucus and its recipe for preserving fruit and vegetables. Understanding the ecological, economic and scientific factors of production and the efficiency of mucus as a multi-directional agent will open up its practical application in many industries.
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- Mansuri M. Tosif
- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab 144411, India;
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- Department of Vegetable Crops and Medicinal Plants, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-280 Lublin, Poland;
- Correspondence: (A.N.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chandigarh Group of Colleges Landran, Mohali, Punjab 140307, India;
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- Department of Food Technology, School of Health Sciences, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India;
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa, Haryana 125055, India;
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab 144411, India;
- Correspondence: (A.N.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Vegetable Crops and Medicinal Plants, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-280 Lublin, Poland;
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Isolation and structural characterization of mucilaginous polysaccharides obtained from the seeds of Cassia uniflora for industrial application. Food Chem 2021; 351:129262. [PMID: 33626466 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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In present study we explored powder of mucilaginous polysaccharides obtained from seeds of Cassia uniflora by determining its physicochemical, thermal, phytochemical, spectrophotometric and micrometric properties. The probable structure of isolated mucilaginous polysaccharide was determined using FTIR and 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy, which demonstrated that the Cassia uniflora seed mucilage is rich in the polysaccharides residues (β-d-glucose) in the pyranose form. The mucilage was also explored for its gelling ability. X-ray diffraction patterns indicate the mucilage was amorphous in nature. This enables its application as a gelling agent in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries. It exhibits gelling ability at 1% w/w concentration. The mucilage exhibited swelling as well as pseudo plastic behaviour and good micrometric properties. Texture profile analysis of (3% w/w) prepared gel showed comparable properties of hardness, adhesiveness, gumminess and springiness to standard tragacanth. These features allow its application in food matrices and in pharmaceutical as a gelling and thickening agent.
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Seasonal characterization of nutritional and antioxidant properties of Opuntia ficus-indica [(L.) Mill.] mucilage. Food Hydrocoll 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Preparation and Swelling Behaviors of High-Strength Hemicellulose-g-Polydopamine Composite Hydrogels. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14010186. [PMID: 33401706 PMCID: PMC7795248 DOI: 10.3390/ma14010186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hemicellulose-based composite hydrogels were successfully prepared by adding polydopamine (PDA) microspheres as reinforcing agents. The effects of PDA microsphere size, dosage, and nitrogen content in hydrogel on the mechanical and rheological properties was studied. The compressive strength of hydrogel was increased from 0.11 to 0.30 MPa. The storage modulus G’ was increased from 7.9 to 22.0 KPa. The gaps in the hemicellulose network are filled with PDA microspheres. There is also chemical cross-linking between them. These gaps increased the density of the hydrogel network structure. It also has good water retention and pH sensitivity. The maximum cumulative release rate of methylene blue was 62.82%. The results showed that the release behavior of hydrogel was pH-responsive, which was beneficial to realizing targeted and controlling drug release.
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de Andrade Vieira É, Alves Alcântara M, Albuquerque Dos Santos N, Duarte Gondim A, Iacomini M, Mellinger C, Tribuzy de Magalhães Cordeiro AM. Mucilages of cacti from Brazilian biodiversity: Extraction, physicochemical and technological properties. Food Chem 2020; 346:128892. [PMID: 33385920 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Brazilian cacti have the high potential to be used as a source of mucilages with different technological functions that can be widely explored. The physicochemical, structural and technological properties of mucilages extracted from seven cladodes of cacti native from the semi-arid region of the Brazil were investigated. The mucilages exhibited high yields (8.9 to 21.54%), high contents of carbohydrates (39.77 to 87.68%), proteins (4.27 to 14.76%), and minerals, specifically Ca (2.90 to 15.65%). All species evaluated presented a diverse monosaccharide composition, mainly constituted of galactose and arabinose, suggesting the presence of arabinogalactans as the main polysaccharides. Both showed peaks and bands characteristic of polysaccharides with semi-crystalline structure (14.50-38.60%), due to the high concentration of calcium. From the results, mucilages functional properties showed good water and oil retention capacities and a high emulsification capacity (100%) with stability above 83%. Foaming capacity was above 58% with stability greater than 95%. This study highlights the potential of using cacti as a source of functional mucilages for use in food applications.
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- Érica de Andrade Vieira
- Department of Food Technology, Center of Technology and Regional Development, Federal University of Paraíba, Campus I, CEP 58055-000, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.
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- Department of Food Technology, Center of Technology and Regional Development, Federal University of Paraíba, Campus I, CEP 58055-000, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Department of Food Technology, Center of Technology and Regional Development, Federal University of Paraíba, Campus I, CEP 58055-000, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, CEP 59072-970, Natal, Rio Grande Norte, Brazil
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- Biological Sciences Sector, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Parana, Polytechnic Center - Jardim das Américas, CEP 81531-980, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation - Embrapa Food Agroindustry, Av. Das Américas, 29501, Guaratiba, CEP 23020-470, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Arabinoxylan and rhamnogalacturonan mucilage: Outgoing and potential trends of pharmaceutical, environmental, and medicinal merits. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 165:2550-2564. [PMID: 33115647 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.10.175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Demand for safe, environmentally friendly and minimally processed food additives with intrinsic technological (stabilizing, texturizing, structuring) and functional potential is already on the rise. There are actually several natural excipients eligible for pharmaceutical formulation. Mucilage, as a class constitutes arabinoxylan and rhamnogalacturonan-based biomolecules used in the pharmaceutical, environmental as well as phytoremediation industries owing to its particular structure and properties. These compounds are widely used in pharmaceutical, food and cosmetics, as well as, in agriculture, paper industries. This review emphasizes mucilage valuable applications in the pharmaceutical and industrial fields. In this context, much focus has recently been given to the valorization of mucilage as an ingredient for food or nutraceutical applications. Furthermore, different optimization and extraction techniques are presented to develop better utilization and/or enhanced yield of mucilage. The highlighted mucilage extraction methods warrant assessing up-scale processes to encourage for its industrial applications. The current article capitalizes on cutting-edge characteristics of mucilage and posing for other possible innovative applications in non-food industries. Here, the first holistic overview of mucilage with regards to its physicochemical properties and potential novel usages is presented.
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Chemical composition, antioxidant, antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of bioactive compounds extracted from Opuntia dillenii cladodes. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-020-00671-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Sivakumar N, Karuppaiyan K. Extraction and characterization of water‐soluble polysaccharides from Tamarindus indicaand Pithecellobium dulceseeds. J FOOD PROCESS ENG 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpe.13251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Nandhineeswari Sivakumar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Bharathidasan Institute of TechnologyUniversity College of Engineering, Anna University Tiruchirappalli Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Bharathidasan Institute of TechnologyUniversity College of Engineering, Anna University Tiruchirappalli Tamil Nadu India
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Alpizar-Reyes E, Varela-Guerrero V, Cruz-Olivares J, Carrillo-Navas H, Alvarez-Ramirez J, Pérez-Alonso C. Microencapsulation of sesame seed oil by tamarind seed mucilage. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 145:207-215. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.12.162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2019] [Revised: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Structural features and rheological behavior of a water-soluble polysaccharide extracted from the seeds of Plantago ciliata Desf. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 155:1333-1341. [PMID: 31733242 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.11.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Revised: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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A water-soluble polysaccharide (PSPC) was extracted from the seeds of Plantago ciliata Desf., a spontaneous Algerian Saharan plant by a hot aqueous extraction then purified by successive ethanolic precipitations. The final extraction yield for PSPC was close to 18.6% (w/v). PSPC was then investigated regarding its global composition, structural features and rheological properties. PSPC is a neutral arabinoxylan, composed of a β-(1,3)/β-(1,4)-d-xylan backbone with side chains of Xylp, and Araf residues attached in O-2 and O-3 positions. The macromolecular characteristics of PSPC in water was determined by SEC/MALLS, with a high molecular weight (Mw) of 700 kDa, a low polydispersity index (PDI) of 1.47 and an intrinsic viscosity [η] close to 157 mL/g. PSPC showed a pseudoplastic behavior in semi-dilute media and the critical overlay concentration (C*) was estimated around 0.32-0.37% (w/v). This current research has supplied original structural information on a new arabinoxylan which could be particularly useful as a novel source of soluble fiber belonging to psyllium.
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Natural polymers have been widely investigated for the development of eco-friendly materials. Among these bio-polymers, cactus mucilage is attracting increasing interest regardless of the plant species or the plant organ used for extraction. Mucilage, which is a highly branched heteropolysaccharide, has been previously studied for its chemical composition, structural features, and biotechnological applications. This review highlights the mucilage application in the food packaging industry, by developing films and coatings. These cactus-based biomaterials will be discussed for their functional properties and their potential in preserving food quality and extending shelf life.
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Shirazinia R, Rahimi VB, Kehkhaie AR, Sahebkar A, Rakhshandeh H, Askari VR. Opuntia dillenii: A Forgotten Plant with Promising Pharmacological Properties. J Pharmacopuncture 2019; 22:16-27. [PMID: 30988997 PMCID: PMC6461298 DOI: 10.3831/kpi.2019.22.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2018] [Revised: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 02/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Generative and vegetative parts of the cactuses have had a long-lasting position in folk medicine and their effects could partly be confirmed in scientific experiments. Nowadays, the cactus, fruits, and cladodes are the focus of many studies because of their desirable properties. Therefore, the summarized reports of valuable properties of medicinal plants may be a good way to familiarize researches with a new source of drugs with lower side effects and higher efficacy. Opuntia dillenii, a well-known member of the Cactaceae family, is used as a medicinal plant in various countries and grows in the desert, semi-desert, tropical and sub-tropical areas. It shows diverse pharmacological activities such as: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, neuroprotective, hepatoprotective, hypotensive etc. OD fruit also possesses valuable constitutes for instance: betalains, ascorbic acid, total phenol, protein as well as essential elements which suggest the significant potential of this plant as a complementary therapy against several pathological conditions. This review describes experimental evidence about pharmacological and therapeutic potential of OD in order to give the basis of its application in the prevention and treatment of some chronic diseases. More studies on OD can help better understanding of its pharmacological mechanism of action to explain its traditional uses and to identify its potential new therapeutic applications.
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- Reza Shirazinia
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Valorization of Opuntia monacantha (Willd.) Haw. cladodes to obtain a mucilage with hydrocolloid features: Physicochemical and functional performance. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 123:900-909. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.11.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2018] [Revised: 11/04/2018] [Accepted: 11/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Spectroscopic and Structural Analyses of Opuntia Robusta Mucilage and Its Potential as an Edible Coating. COATINGS 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings8120466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Mucilage extracted from the parenchymatous and chlorenchymatous tissues of Opuntia robusta were obtained using water or ethanol as the extraction solvent. The changes in the different tissues by using different extraction solvents were evaluated via scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and Raman spectroscopy; in addition, the effect of mucilage coating on the various quality characteristics of tomato (Lycopersicum sculentum) was evaluated. The SEM results showed that the mucilage extracted from the parenchyma had a higher aggregation level that the mucilage extracted from the chlorenchyma. The presence of three characteristic bands of pectic substances in the FT-IR spectra between 1050 and 1120 cm−1 indicated that the mucilage extracted from the parenchymatous tissue had a higher content of pectic compounds than the mucilage extracted from the chlorenchymatous tissue. It was also observed in the Raman spectra that the level of pectic substances in the mucilage extracted from the parenchymatous was higher than that in the mucilage extracted from the chlorenchymatous tissue. The mucilage extracted from the parenchymatous tissue was more effective as an edible coating than the mucilage extracted from the chlorenchymatous tissue. Tomatoes covered with mucilage showed significantly enhanced firmness and reduced weight loss. The uncoated tomatoes showed higher lycopene content than the coated tomatoes on the 21st day. This study showed that the Opuntia robusta tissue and extraction solvent influence mucilage characteristics and that Opuntia robusta mucilage is a promising edible coating.
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de Campo C, Dick M, Pereira dos Santos P, Haas Costa TM, Paese K, Stanisçuaski Guterres S, de Oliveira Rios A, Hickmann Flôres S. Zeaxanthin nanoencapsulation with Opuntia monacantha mucilage as structuring material: Characterization and stability evaluation under different temperatures. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2018.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Rapid, simple and potentially universal method for DNA extraction from Opuntia spp. fresh cladode tissues suitable for PCR amplification. Mol Biol Rep 2018; 45:1405-1412. [PMID: 30109548 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-018-4303-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 08/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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In Opuntia spp., the cladode tissues contain many polysaccharides and secondary metabolites that interfere with obtaining high-quality deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), using currently available methods. To circumvent this problem, three commercial kits, three modified versions of the conventional cetyltrimethylammonium bromide method (CTAB) method and one combined method were tested in Opuntia ficus-indica, O. robusta, O. dillenii and O. elata species. We obtained a rapid and simple protocol that allows the extraction of DNA from all the tested species with good DNA yield and purity, namely, the combined method. With this method (DNeasy® Plant Mini Kit combined with the CTAB method), DNA yields from 13.2 ± 7.8 to 15.9 ± 11.3 µg g-1 of fresh tissue were obtained in the four Opuntia species. The purity, evaluated by the ratio A260/A280 ratio, ranged from 1.67 ± 0.12 to 2.01 ± 0.25, revealing low levels of problematic metabolites. The extracted DNA quality was confirmed by amplifying a set of nuclear microsatellites obtained for the genus. Reliable reproducible bands and electropherogram profiles were obtained. The combined method has potential to be universal for good-quality DNA extraction in cacti, particularly in the Opuntia genus and other difficult-to-extract species.
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Madera-Santana TJ, Vargas-Rodríguez L, Núñez-Colín CA, González-García G, Peña-Caballero V, Núñez-Gastélum JA, Gallegos-Vázquez C, Rodríguez-Núñez JR. Mucilage from cladodes of Opuntia spinulifera Salm-Dyck: chemical, morphological, structural and thermal characterization. CYTA - JOURNAL OF FOOD 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/19476337.2018.1454988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- Departamento de Ciencias Químico-Biológicas, Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Ciudad Juárez, México
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Benaoun F, Delattre C, Boual Z, Ursu AV, Vial C, Gardarin C, Wadouachi A, Le Cerf D, Varacavoudin T, Ould El-Hadj MD, Michaud P, Pierre G. Structural characterization and rheological behavior of a heteroxylan extracted from Plantago notata Lagasca (Plantaginaceae) seeds. Carbohydr Polym 2017; 175:96-104. [PMID: 28917930 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.07.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2017] [Revised: 07/04/2017] [Accepted: 07/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Plantago notata (Plantaginaceae) is a spontaneous plant from Septentrional Algerian Sahara currently used by traditional healers to treat stomach disorders, inflammations or wound healing. A water-soluble polysaccharide, called PSPN (PolySaccharide fraction from Plantago Notata), was extracted and purified from the seeds of this semi-arid plant. The structural features of this mucilage were evaluated by colorimetric assays, Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and 1H/13C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. PSPN is a heteroxylan with a backbone composed of β-(1,3)-d-Xylp and β-(1,4)-d-Xylp highly branched, through (O)-2 and (O)-3 positions of β-(1,4)-d-Xylp by various side chains and terminal monosaccharides such as α-l-Araf-(1,3)-β-d-Xylp, β-d-Xylp-(1,2)-β-d-Xylp, terminal Xylp or terminal Araf. The physico-chemical and rheological analysis of this polysaccharide in dilute and semi diluted regimes showed that PSPN exhibites a molecular weight of 2.3×106g/mol and a pseudoplastic behavior.
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- Fatima Benaoun
- Université Clermont Auvergne, Institut Pascal UMR CNRS 6602, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France; Ouargla Université, Université Kasdi Merbah, Laboratoire de Protection des Ecosystèmes en Zones Arides et Semi-Arides, 30000 Ouargla, Algerie
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, Institut Pascal UMR CNRS 6602, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Ouargla Université, Université Kasdi Merbah, Laboratoire de Protection des Ecosystèmes en Zones Arides et Semi-Arides, 30000 Ouargla, Algerie
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, Institut Pascal UMR CNRS 6602, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, Institut Pascal UMR CNRS 6602, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, Institut Pascal UMR CNRS 6602, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Laboratoire de Glycochimie, des Antimicrobiens et des Agroressources (LG2A) FRE CNRS 3517 - Institut de Chimie de Picardie FR 3085, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, 33 rue Saint Leu, FR-80039 Amiens Cedex, France
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- Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSA Rouen, CNRS, PBS, 76000 Rouen, France
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- Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSA Rouen, CNRS, PBS, 76000 Rouen, France
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- Ouargla Université, Université Kasdi Merbah, Laboratoire de Protection des Ecosystèmes en Zones Arides et Semi-Arides, 30000 Ouargla, Algerie
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, Institut Pascal UMR CNRS 6602, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, Institut Pascal UMR CNRS 6602, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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