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Godínez-Santillán RI, Kuri-García A, Ramírez-Pérez IF, Herrera-Hernández MG, Ahumada-Solórzano SM, Guzmán-Maldonado SH, Vergara-Castañeda HA. Characterization of Extractable and Non-Extractable Phenols and Betalains in Berrycactus ( Myrtillocactus geometrizans) and Its Chemoprotective Effect in Early Stage of Colon Cancer In Vivo. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:1112. [PMID: 39334771 PMCID: PMC11428399 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13091112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2024] [Revised: 09/07/2024] [Accepted: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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This research identified the bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity of the extractable (EP) and non-extractable (NEP) polyphenol fractions of berrycactus (BC). Additionally, the effects of BC and its residue (BCR) on preventing AOM/DSS-induced early colon carcinogenesis were evaluated in vivo. Male Sprague Dawley rats were randomly assigned to six groups (n = 12/group): healthy control (C), AOM/DSS, BC, BCR, BC+AOM/DSS, and BCR+AOM/DSS. NEP was obtained through acid hydrolysis using H2SO4 and HCl (1 M or 4 M). The HCl-NEP fraction exhibited the highest total phenolic and flavonoid content, while condensed tannins were more abundant in the H2SO4-NEP fraction. A total of 33 polyphenols were identified by UPLC-QTOF-MSE in both EP and NEP, some of which were novel to BC. Both NEP hydrolysates demonstrated significant total antioxidant capacity (TEAC), with HCl-NEP exhibiting the highest ORAC values. The BC+AOM/DSS and BCR+AOM/DSS groups exhibited fewer aberrant crypt foci (p < 0.05), reduced colonic epithelial injury, and presented lower fecal β-glucuronidase activity, when compared to AOM/DSS group. No differences in butyric acid concentrations were observed between groups. This study presents novel bioactive compounds in EP and NEP from BC that contribute to chemopreventive effects in early colon carcinogenesis, while reducing fecal β-glucuronidase activity and preserving colonic mucosal integrity.
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- Rosa Iris Godínez-Santillán
- Center for Advanced Biomedical Research, School of Medicine, Autonomous University of Queretaro, Campus Aeropuerto Carretera a Chichimequillas S/N, Ejido Bolaños, Querétaro 76140, Querétaro, Mexico;
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, School of Natural Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Querétaro 76230, Querétaro, Mexico;
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- School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Cerro de las Campanas, Querétaro 76076, Querétaro, Mexico;
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- Unidad de Biotecnología, Campo Experimental Bajío, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias (INIFAP), Celaya 38110, Guanajuato, Mexico;
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- Investigación Interdisciplinaria en Biomedicina, School of Natural Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Querétaro 76230, Querétaro, Mexico;
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- Unidad de Biotecnología, Campo Experimental Bajío, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias (INIFAP), Celaya 38110, Guanajuato, Mexico;
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- Center for Advanced Biomedical Research, School of Medicine, Autonomous University of Queretaro, Campus Aeropuerto Carretera a Chichimequillas S/N, Ejido Bolaños, Querétaro 76140, Querétaro, Mexico;
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Ling N, Tian H, Wang Q, Gao M, Xu G, Sun Y, Song D, Li W, Ji C. Advance in Hippophae rhamnoides polysaccharides: Extraction, structural characteristics, pharmacological activity, structure-activity relationship and application. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 270:132420. [PMID: 38763246 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132420] [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: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea buckthorn) is an excellent medicinal and edible plant owing to its high nutritional and health-promoting properties. As an important bioactive component, H. rhamnoides polysaccharides (HRPs) have aroused wide attention due to their various pharmacological activities, including hepatoprotective, immuno-modulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-tumor, hypoglycemic, anti-obesity, and so on. Nevertheless, the development and utilization of HRP-derived functional food and medicines are constrained to a lack of comprehensive understanding of the structure-activity relationship, application, and safety of HRPs. This review systematically summarizes the advancements on the extraction, purification, structural characteristics, pharmacological activities and mechanisms of HRPs. The structure-activity relationship, safety evaluation, application, as well as the shortcomings of current research and promising prospects are also highlighted. This article aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of HRPs and lay a groundwork for future research and utilization of HRPs as multifunctional biomaterials and therapeutic agents.
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- Na Ling
- Pharmaceutical Engineering Technology Research Center, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150076, China; Engineering Research Center for Natural Antitumor Drugs, Ministry of Education, Harbin 150076, China.
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- Pharmaceutical Engineering Technology Research Center, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150076, China; Engineering Research Center for Natural Antitumor Drugs, Ministry of Education, Harbin 150076, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150076, China; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Pharmaceutical Engineering Technology Research Center, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150076, China; Engineering Research Center for Natural Antitumor Drugs, Ministry of Education, Harbin 150076, China
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- Pharmaceutical Engineering Technology Research Center, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150076, China; Engineering Research Center for Natural Antitumor Drugs, Ministry of Education, Harbin 150076, China
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- Pharmaceutical Engineering Technology Research Center, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150076, China; Engineering Research Center for Natural Antitumor Drugs, Ministry of Education, Harbin 150076, China
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- Pharmaceutical Engineering Technology Research Center, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150076, China; Engineering Research Center for Natural Antitumor Drugs, Ministry of Education, Harbin 150076, China
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- Pharmaceutical Engineering Technology Research Center, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150076, China; Engineering Research Center for Natural Antitumor Drugs, Ministry of Education, Harbin 150076, China.
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- Pharmaceutical Engineering Technology Research Center, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150076, China; Engineering Research Center for Natural Antitumor Drugs, Ministry of Education, Harbin 150076, China.
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Liu R, Yan Z, Chu FX, Chen HQ. Comparative study on chain conformations, physicochemical and rheological properties of three acidic polysaccharides from Opuntia dillenii Haw. fruits. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 262:130027. [PMID: 38340941 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130027] [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: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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In this study, three acidic polysaccharides (OFPP-1, OFPP-2 and OFPP-3) were isolated from the pulps of Opuntia dillenii Haw. fruits, and their chain conformations, physicochemical and rheological properties were investigated. The molecular weight and conformational parameters (Mw, Mn, Mz, Rg and Rh) of OFPPs in 0.1 M NaNO3 solution were detected by HPSEC-MALLS-RI. In addition, based on the parameters ρ and v, it was concluded that these three polysaccharide chains exhibited sphere-like conformation in 0.1 M NaNO3 solution, which was consistent with AFM and TEM observations. Furthermore, the Congo Red experiment showed that OFPP-2 had a triple-helix structure, which may be conducive to its biological activity. This study also found that OFPPs were semi-crystalline structures with high thermal and pH stability. The rheological analyses indicated that the apparent viscosity of OFPPs solutions exhibited concentration-, temperature-, and pH-dependence, and the viscoelasticity of them was affected by molecular characteristics and concentration. The results of this study are helpful to elucidate the structure-activity relationship of OFPPs. Moreover, this study can provide theoretical reference for the application of OFPPs as bioactive ingredients or functional materials in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries and the development and utilization of the O. dillenii Haw. fruits resource.
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- Rui Liu
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 420 Feicui Road, Hefei, Anhui 230601, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, 420 Feicui Road, Hefei, Anhui 230601, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 420 Feicui Road, Hefei, Anhui 230601, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, 420 Feicui Road, Hefei, Anhui 230601, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 420 Feicui Road, Hefei, Anhui 230601, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, 420 Feicui Road, Hefei, Anhui 230601, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 420 Feicui Road, Hefei, Anhui 230601, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, 420 Feicui Road, Hefei, Anhui 230601, PR China.
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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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Noureen S, Noreen S, Ghumman SA, Al-Hussain SA, Hameed H, Anwar-Ul-Haq M, Irfan A, Batool F, Hassan MU, Aslam S, Zaki MEA. Maximizing the extraction yield of plant gum exudate using response surface methodology and artificial neural networking and pharmacological characterization. Sci Rep 2023; 13:10954. [PMID: 37414773 PMCID: PMC10326058 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-37847-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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Prunus armeniaca gum is used as food additive and ethno medicinal purpose. Two empirical models response surface methodology and artificial neural network were used to search for optimized extraction parameters for gum extraction. A four-factor design was implemented for optimization of extraction process for maximum yield which was obtained under the optimized extraction parameter (temperature, pH, extraction time, and gum/water ratio). Micro and macro-elemental composition of gum was determined by using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy. Gum was evaluated for toxicological effect and pharmacological properties. The maximum predicted yield obtained by response surface methodology and artificial neural network was 30.44 and 30.70% which was very close to maximum experimental yield 30.23%. Laser induced breakdown spectroscopic spectra confirmed the presence Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Sodium, Lithium, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen and Oxygen. Acute oral toxicity study showed that gum is non-toxic up to 2000 mg/Kg body weight in rabbits, accompanied by high cytotoxic effects of gum against HepG2 and MCF-7cells by MTT assay. Overall, Aqueous solution of gum showed various pharmacological activities with significant value of antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-nociceptive, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and thrombolytic activities. Thus, optimization of parameters using mathematical models cans offer better prediction and estimations with enhanced pharmacological properties of extracted components.
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- Shazia Noureen
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 40100, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 40100, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 40100, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, The Women University Multan, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, 11623, Saudi Arabia.
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Platamone G, Procacci S, Maccioni O, Borromeo I, Rossi M, Bacchetta L, Forni C. Arthrobacter sp. Inoculation Improves Cactus Pear Growth, Quality of Fruits, and Nutraceutical Properties of Cladodes. Curr Microbiol 2023; 80:266. [PMID: 37400738 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-023-03368-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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A study was undertaken to determine the effects of a strain of Arthrobacter sp., a Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria (PGPB), on plant phenology and qualitative composition of Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. fruits and cladodes. The strain was inoculated in soil, and its effects on cactus pear plants were detected and compared to nontreated plants. Compared to the latter, the treatment with bacteria promoted an earlier plant sprouting (2 months before the control) and fruitification, ameliorating fruit quality (i.e., improved fresh and dry weight: + 24% and + 26%, respectively, increased total solid content by 30% and polyphenols concentrations by 22%). The quality and quantity of monosaccharides of cladodes were also increased by Arthrobacter sp. with a positive effect on their nutraceutical value. In summer, the mean values of xylose, arabinose, and mannose were significantly higher in treated compared to not treated plants (+ 3.54; + 7.04; + 4.76 mg/kg d.w. respectively). A similar trend was observed in autumn, when the cladodes of inoculated plants had higher contents, i.e., 33% xylose, 65% arabinose, and 40% mannose, respect to the controls. In conclusion, Arthrobacter sp. plays a role in the improvement of nutritional and nutraceutical properties of cactus pear plants due to its capabilities to promote plant growth. Therefore, these results open new perspectives in PGPB application in the agro-farming system as alternative strategy to improve cactus pear growth, yield, and cladodes quality, being the latter the main by-product to be utilized for additional industrial uses.
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- G Platamone
- PhD School in Evolutionary Biology and Ecology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
- Department of Biology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Via della Ricerca Scientifica, Rome, Italy
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- Bioproducts and Bioprocesses Laboratory, BIOAG Division, SSPT Department, ENEA Casaccia, Via Anguillarese 301, Rome, Italy
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- Bioproducts and Bioprocesses Laboratory, BIOAG Division, SSPT Department, ENEA Casaccia, Via Anguillarese 301, Rome, Italy
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- PhD School in Evolutionary Biology and Ecology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
- Department of Biology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Via della Ricerca Scientifica, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Via della Ricerca Scientifica, Rome, Italy
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- Bioproducts and Bioprocesses Laboratory, BIOAG Division, SSPT Department, ENEA Casaccia, Via Anguillarese 301, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Via della Ricerca Scientifica, Rome, Italy
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Jafarian M, Taghinia P, Sedaghati S. Development and characterization of a new active and intelligent packaging system based on soluble soybean polysaccharide- Malva sylvestris extract. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2023; 60:1944-1951. [PMID: 37206422 PMCID: PMC10188721 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-023-05727-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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This work aimed to develop an active and intelligent film based on soluble soybean polysaccharide (SSPS)/Malva sylvestris extract (MSE) to extend the shelf life of foodstuff and detect indirectly the food spoilage. The influence of MSE content on physico-mechanical properties, biological activity, and pH sensitivity of the SSPS-based films was examined. When the MSE concentration increased from 0 to 6% (w/w), water solubility and water vapor permeability of the films decreased (p ˂ 0.05). Clear antioxidant and antibacterial capacities were observed for SSPS films incorporated with different concentrations of MSE. SSPS/MSE films could sense the pH variation in a pH range of 7 to 8. SSPS/MSE film was used to detect the spoilage of shrimp and showed a pH-sensitive highly distinctive color variation from grey to dark green as the shrimp's quality altered. Overall, SSPS/MSE film can be introduced as a promising candidate for application as active and intelligent packaging.
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- Mostafa Jafarian
- Department of Agricultural Engineering, Technical and Vocational University (TVU), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran
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- Present Address: Technical Manager at Kachcool Coffee Company, Mazandaran, Iran
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Choque-Quispe D, Ligarda-Samanez CA, Huamán-Rosales ER, Aguirre Landa JP, Agreda Cerna HW, Zamalloa-Puma MM, Álvarez-López GJ, Barboza-Palomino GI, Alzamora-Flores H, Gamarra-Villanueva W. Bioactive Compounds and Sensory Analysis of Freeze-Dried Prickly Pear Fruits from an Inter-Andean Valley in Peru. Molecules 2023; 28:3862. [PMID: 37175272 PMCID: PMC10179966 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28093862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Prickly pear fruits are seasonal and have shades ranging from pale green to deep purple. Their pigments are associated with bioactive compounds, being sensitive to thermal transformation processes for their conservation. The objective of this research was to evaluate the bioactive compounds and the sensory analysis of freeze-dried prickly pear fruits from an inter-Andean valley in Peru. The prickly pear fruits of the morada, anaranjada, and blanca ecotypes came from an inter-Andean valley in Peru at 2972 m altitude. The sliced fruits were freeze-dried at -40 °C and 0.25 mTorr, and the total polyphenol content (TPC), vitamin C, and antioxidant activity (AA) were determined, as well as the color L* a* b*, color index (CI*), FTIR spectra, and mineral content. In the same way, sensory analysis of preferences with nine scales was applied. It was observed that in the freeze-dried fruits, TPC, AA, and vitamin C increased significantly (p-value < 0.05), and their corresponding functional groups increased in intensity in their corresponding FTIR spectra; furthermore, trace elements such as Cu, Fe, Se, Zn, Si, and Mn were identified. On the other hand, freeze-drying provided deeper colors to the fruits, which most panelists said they "very much liked" during the sensory analysis, although the texture was not very well accepted, with most panelists reporting being "indifferent" towards it. The freeze-drying technique allows the bioactive and sensory attributes of prickly pear fruits from inter-Andean valleys to be preserved, making it a potential fruit for export and conservation due to its seasonality.
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- David Choque-Quispe
- Water and Food Treatment Materials Research Laboratory, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru
- Agroindustrial Engineering Department, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru; (C.A.L.-S.); (E.R.H.-R.)
- Research Group in the Development of Advanced Materials for Water and Food Treatment, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru
- Nutraceuticals and Biopolymers Research Group, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru
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- Agroindustrial Engineering Department, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru; (C.A.L.-S.); (E.R.H.-R.)
- Research Group in the Development of Advanced Materials for Water and Food Treatment, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru
- Nutraceuticals and Biopolymers Research Group, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru
- Food Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru
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- Agroindustrial Engineering Department, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru; (C.A.L.-S.); (E.R.H.-R.)
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- Business Administration Department, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru; (J.P.A.L.); (H.W.A.C.)
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- Business Administration Department, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru; (J.P.A.L.); (H.W.A.C.)
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Universidad Nacional de San Cristobal de Huamanga, Ayacucho 05000, Peru;
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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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Giraldo-Silva L, Ferreira B, Rosa E, Dias ACP. Opuntia ficus-indica Fruit: A Systematic Review of Its Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Activities. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:plants12030543. [PMID: 36771630 PMCID: PMC9919935 DOI: 10.3390/plants12030543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The use of Opuntia ficus-indica fruits in the agro-food sector is increasing for a multiplicity of players. This renewed interest is, in part, due to its organoleptic characteristics, nutritional value and health benefits. Furthermore, industries from different sectors intend to make use of its vast array of metabolites to be used in different fields. This trend represents an economic growth opportunity for several partners who could find new opportunities exploring non-conventional fruits, and such is the case for Opuntia ficus-indica. O. ficus-indica originates from Mexico, belongs to the Cactaceae family and is commonly known as opuntia, prickly pear or cactus pear. The species produces flowers, cladodes and fruits that are consumed either in raw or in processed products. Recent publications described that consumption of the fruit improves human health, exhibiting antioxidant activity and other relevant pharmacological activities through enzymatic and non-enzymatic mechanisms. Thus, we provide a systematic, scientific and rational review for researchers, consumers and other relevant stakeholders regarding the chemical composition and biological activities of O. ficus-indica fruits.
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- Luis Giraldo-Silva
- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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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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Sallam IE, Rolle-Kampczyk U, Schäpe SS, Zaghloul SS, El-Dine RS, Shao P, von Bergen M, Farag MA. Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity and Biotransformation of Opuntia Ficus Fruit: The Effect of In Vitro and Ex Vivo Gut Microbiota Metabolism. Molecules 2022; 27:7568. [PMID: 36364395 PMCID: PMC9653959 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27217568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Opuntia ficus-indica biological effects are attributed to several bioactive metabolites. However, these actions could be altered in vivo by biotransformation reactions mainly via gut microbiota. This study assessed gut microbiota effect on the biotransformation of O. ficus-indica metabolites both in vitro and ex vivo. Two-time aliquots (0.5 and 24 h) from the in vitro assay were harvested post incubation of O. ficus-indica methanol extract with microbial consortium, while untreated and treated samples with fecal bacterial culture from the ex vivo assay were prepared. Metabolites were analyzed using UHPLC-QTOF-MS, with flavonoid glycosides completely hydrolyzed in vitro at 24 h being converted to two major metabolites, 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid and phloroglucinol, concurrent with an increase in the gallic acid level. In case of the ex vivo assay, detected flavonoid glycosides in untreated sample were completely absent from treated counterpart with few flavonoid aglycones and 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid in parallel to an increase in piscidic acid. In both assays, fatty and organic acids were completely hydrolyzed being used as energy units for bacterial growth. Chemometric tools were employed revealing malic and (iso)citric acids as the main discriminating metabolites in vitro showing an increased abundance at 0.5 h, whereas in ex vivo assay, (iso)citric, aconitic and mesaconic acids showed an increase at untreated sample. Piscidic acid was a significant marker for the ex vivo treated sample. DPPH, ORAC and FRAP assays were further employed to determine whether these changes could be associated with changes in antioxidant activity, and all assays showed a decline in antioxidant potential post biotransformation.
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- Ibrahim E. Sallam
- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), 6th of October City, Giza 12566, Egypt
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- Department of Molecular Systems Biology, Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research—UFZ GmbH, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Systems Biology, Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research—UFZ GmbH, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
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- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), 6th of October City, Giza 12566, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Department of Molecular Systems Biology, Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research—UFZ GmbH, 04318 Leipzig, Germany
- German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research, (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig, Puschstraße 4, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt
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Yousefi A, Elmarhoum S, Khodabakhshaghdam S, Ako K, Hosseinzadeh G. Study on the impact of temperature, salts, sugars and pH on dilute solution properties of Lepidium perfoliatum seed gum. Food Sci Nutr 2022; 10:3955-3968. [PMID: 36348799 PMCID: PMC9632227 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The functional properties of food gums are remarkably affected by the quality of solvent/cosolutes and temperature in a food system. In this work, for the first time, the chemical characterizations and dilute solution properties of Lepidium perfoliatum seed gum (LPSG), as an emerging carbohydrate polymer, were investigated. It was found that xylose (14.27%), galacturonic acid (10.70%), arabinose (9.07%) and galactose (8.80%) were the main monosaccharaide components in the LPSG samples. The uronic acid content of LPSG samples was obtained to be 14.83%. The average molecular weight and polydispersity index of LPSG were to be 2.34 × 105 g/mol and 3.3, respectively. As the temperature was increased and the pH was decreased and the concentration of cosolutes (Na+, Ca2+, sucrose and lactose) presented in the LPSG solutions was enhanced, the intrinsic viscosity [η] and coil dimension (R coil , V coil , υ s ) of LPSG molecular chains decreased. Activation energy and chain flexibility of LPSG were estimated to be 0.46 × 107 J/kg.mol and 553.08 K, respectively. The relative stiffness parameter (B) of LPSG in the presence of Ca2+ (0.079) was more than that of Na+ (0.032). Incorporation of LPSG into deionized water (0.2%, w/v) diminished the surface activity from 76.75 mN/m to 75.70 mN/m. Zeta potential (ζ) values (-46.85 mV--19.63 mV) demonstrated that dilute solutions of LPSG had strong anionic nature in the pH range of 3-11. The molecular conformation of LPSG was random coil in all the selected solution conditions. It can be concluded that temperature and presence of cosolutes can significantly influence on the LPSG properties in the dilute systems.
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- Alireza Yousefi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of EngineeringUniversity of BonabBonabIran
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- CNRS, LRPUniversité Grenoble AlpesGrenobleFrance
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of EngineeringUniversity of BonabBonabIran
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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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López-Díaz AS, Méndez-Lagunas LL. Mucilage-Based Films for Food Applications. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2022.2123501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- A. S. López-Díaz
- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, CIIDIR-Oaxaca, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Oaxaca, México
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, CIIDIR-Oaxaca, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Oaxaca, México
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Acid Hydrolysis of Pectin and Mucilage from Cactus (Opuntia ficus) for Identification and Quantification of Monosaccharides. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27185830. [PMID: 36144562 PMCID: PMC9503960 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27185830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Pectin and mucilage are polysaccharides from the cactus Opuntia ficus-indica, which are also known as hydrocolloids, with useful properties in industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and construction, among others. In the present work, cactus hydrocolloids were hydrolyzed characterized using two techniques: first, thin-layer chromatography, to identify the monosaccharides present in the sample, followed by the phenol–sulfuric acid method to determine the monosaccharide content. The hydrolyzing method allowed us to reduce the processing time to 180 min and, considering the identification and quantification procedures, the proposed methodology is much simpler and more cost-effective compared to other methods, such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and mass spectrometry. The analysis of the results revealed that the maximum concentration of monosaccharides was obtained after hydrolyzing for 90 min. Under such conditions, with pectin being the main component contained in the cactus hydrocolloids analyzed here, galacturonic acid was found in the largest quantities.
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Gong P, Guo Y, Chen X, Cui D, Wang M, Yang W, Chen F. Structural Characteristics, Antioxidant and Hypoglycemic Activities of Polysaccharide from Siraitia grosvenorii. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27134192. [PMID: 35807439 PMCID: PMC9268605 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27134192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The structural characterization, the in vitro antioxidant activity, and the hypoglycemic activity of a polysaccharide (SGP-1-1) isolated from Siraitia grosvenorii (SG) were studied in this paper. SGP-1-1, whose molecular weight is 19.037 kDa, consisted of Gal:Man:Glc in the molar ratio of 1:2.56:4.90. According to the results of methylation analysis, GC–MS, and NMR, HSQC was interpreted as a glucomannan with a backbone composed of 4)-β-D-Glcp-(1→4)-, α-D-Glcp-(1→4)-, and 4)-Manp-(1 residues. α-1,6 linked an α-D-Galp branch, and α-1,6 linked an α-D-Glcp branch. The study indirectly showed that SGP-1-1 has good in vitro hypoglycemic and antioxidant activities and that these activities may be related to the fact that the SGP-1-1’s monosaccharide composition (a higher proportion of Gal and Man) is the glycosidic-bond type (α- and β-glycosidic bonds). SGP-1-1 could be used as a potential antioxidant and hypoglycemic candidate for functional and nutritional food applications.
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- Pin Gong
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China; (Y.G.); (X.C.); (D.C.); (M.W.); (W.Y.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-137-7219-6479
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China; (Y.G.); (X.C.); (D.C.); (M.W.); (W.Y.)
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China; (Y.G.); (X.C.); (D.C.); (M.W.); (W.Y.)
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China; (Y.G.); (X.C.); (D.C.); (M.W.); (W.Y.)
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China; (Y.G.); (X.C.); (D.C.); (M.W.); (W.Y.)
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China; (Y.G.); (X.C.); (D.C.); (M.W.); (W.Y.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China;
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Fico D, Rizzo D, Casciaro R, Esposito Corcione C. Historically Accurate Reconstruction of the Materials and Conservation Technologies Used on the Facades of the Artistic Buildings in Lecce (Apulia, Italy). MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:3658. [PMID: 35629682 PMCID: PMC9145597 DOI: 10.3390/ma15103658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The protection of the stone surfaces of the buildings of the city of Lecce (Apulia, Italy) represents an ancient practice, which has always allowed the conservation of the historical-artistic heritage of the city, which nowadays is an international touristic and cultural destination. The identification of ancient recipes, materials and methodologies for the protection of historical buildings plays an important role in establishing correct protocols in order to ensure the durability of stone surfaces over time. This work presents a historically accurate reconstruction of the materials and conservation technologies used on the facades of the artistic buildings in Lecce. Several historical buildings, both civil and religious, have been selected in order to investigate the treatments applied on their facades and to know the traditions spread in the past in the field of building conservation in the Salento territory. Thanks to non-invasive or micro-destructive techniques (optical microscopy, ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry), the characteristic molecular markers of the materials and the products of degradation have been identified, deepening the knowledge of the mechanisms of deterioration and interaction between the stone material, the surface finish and the surrounding environment. The paper is a valuable tool for the knowledge of ancient traditions and the planning of proper restoration works.
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- Daniela Fico
- Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell’Innovazione, Università del Salento, Edificio P, Campus Ecotekne, s.p. 6 Lecce-Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (D.F.); (C.E.C.)
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- Dipartimento di Beni Culturali, Università del Salento, Via D. Birago 64, 73100 Lecce, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Beni Culturali, Università del Salento, Via D. Birago 64, 73100 Lecce, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell’Innovazione, Università del Salento, Edificio P, Campus Ecotekne, s.p. 6 Lecce-Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (D.F.); (C.E.C.)
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Exploring the Role of Acacia ( Acacia seyal) and Cactus ( Opuntia ficus-indica) Gums on the Dough Performance and Quality Attributes of Breads and Cakes. Foods 2022; 11:foods11091208. [PMID: 35563930 PMCID: PMC9105275 DOI: 10.3390/foods11091208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Two hydrocolloids, acacia gum and cactus gum, were tested in the current study to see if they could improve the quality of the dough or have an effect on the shelf life of pan bread and sponge cake. Both gums considerably (p < 0.05) enhanced the dough development time, softness, and mixing tolerance index while decreasing the water absorption. Although the dough was more stable with the addition of acacia gum than with cactus gum, the control sample had the highest peak, final, breakdown, and setback viscosities. Acacia gum, on the other hand, resulted in a higher wheat-flour-slurry pasting temperature (84.07 °C) than cactus gum (68.53 °C). The inclusion of both gums, particularly 3%, reduces the gel’s textural hardness, gumminess, chewiness, springiness, and adhesiveness. Lightness (L*) and yellowness (b*) were both increased by the addition of acacia gum to bread and cake, whereas the addition of cactus gum increased both color parameters for cakes. The use of acacia gum increased the bread and cake’s volume. Cactus gum, on the other hand, caused a decrease in bread hardness after 24 h and 96 h. The cake containing acacia gum, on the other hand, was the least stiff after both storage times. Similarly, sensory attributes such as the crumb color and overall acceptability of the bread and cake were improved by 3% with acacia gum. For these and other reasons, the addition of cactus and acacia gums to bread and cake increased their organoleptic qualities, controlled staining, and made them softer.
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Shahiri Tabarestani P, Kashiri M, Maghsoudlou Y, Shahiri Tabarestani H, Ghorbani M. Effect of
Opuntia
pulp as a clean label ingredient on techno‐functional properties of meat‐free burger. Int J Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.15657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Gorgan Golestan Iran
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- Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Gorgan Golestan Iran
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- Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Gorgan Golestan Iran
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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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Wang P, Zheng Y, Li Y, Shen J, Dan M, Wang D. Recent advances in biotransformation, extraction and green production of D-mannose. Curr Res Food Sci 2022; 5:49-56. [PMID: 35005631 PMCID: PMC8718577 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2021.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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D-mannose is a natural and biologically active monosaccharide. It is the C-2 epimer of glucose and a component of a variety of polysaccharides in plants. In addition, D-mannose also naturally exists in some cells of the human body and participates in the immune regulation of cells as a prebiotic. Its good physiological benefits to human health and wide application in the food and pharmaceutical industries have attracted widespread attention. Therefore, in-depth research on preparation methods of D-mannose has been widely developed. This article summarizes the main production methods of D-mannose in recent years, especially the in-depth excavation from biomass raw materials such as coffee grounds, konjac flour, acai berry, etc., to provide new ideas for the green manufacture of D-mannose. Various methods of recent mannose production were comprehensively summarized. The new technical progress of obtaining mannose from biomass as emphatically discussed. Discuss various preparation methods including different pretreatments, enzymatic hydrolysis, etc.
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- Peiyao Wang
- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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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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Application of Prunus armeniaca gum exudates and chitosan for encapsulation of Pomegranate peel extract as a natural antioxidant. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-021-01053-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Preparation and Chemical and Physical Characteristics of an Edible Film Based on Native Potato Starch and Nopal Mucilage. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13213719. [PMID: 34771277 PMCID: PMC8588235 DOI: 10.3390/polym13213719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Edible films prepared from biological materials are being massively used. This study aimed to prepare edible films from native potato starch of the Allcca sipas variety (Solanum tuberosum subsp. Andigena), nopal mucilage (Opuntia ficus indica), and glycerol. Twelve edible films were prepared with starch, mucilage, and glycerin in different proportions by thermosynthesis. It was observed that mucilage and glycerol have a significant direct effect on film solubility and an inverse effect on aw, while the effect of starch is the opposite. The aw ranged from 0.562 to 0.639. The FTIR analysis showed the interaction of the components in the films being considerably influenced by the addition of mucilage. The TGA/DTA analysis reported low thermal stability in the films, retaining water around 100 °C, and showing a tendency to lose weight when the content of starch is high, while the opposite occurred with the addition of mucilage; it was also observed that around 310 °C, the maximum weight loss was observed between 53.6 and 86.1%. SEM images showed uniform films without cracks. The results are promising and show the possibility of preparing edible films from native potato starch and mucilage.
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Santana FB, Silveira HFA, Souza LA, Soares SAR, de Freitas Santos Júnior A, Araujo RGO, Santos DCMB. Evaluation of the Mineral Content in Forage Palm (Opuntia ficus-indica Mill and Nopalea cochenillifera) Using Chemometric Tools. Biol Trace Elem Res 2021; 199:3939-3949. [PMID: 33188459 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-020-02484-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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An acid digestion procedure of the forage palm (Opuntia ficus-indica Mill and Nopalea cochenilifera) employing a closed digestor block applied full 24 factorial design was optimized. The optimal conditions were HNO3 5.0 mol L-1, 2.0 mL of H2O2 30% m m-1, 120 min of digestion, and heating temperature of 180 °C. The certified reference materials of apple leaves (NIST 1515) and tomato leaves (Agro C1003a) were used to evaluate the accuracy of the analytical method. The concentrations of the macroelements were (in % m m-1) Ca (1.32-3.71), K (0.88-5.29), Mg (0.70-1.78), and P (0.03-0.32). For the microelements, the concentrations (in μg g-1) obtained were As (< 1.39), Cd (< 0.10), Cu (< 0.17-5.6), Fe (8.0-50.2), Na (< 1.85), Sr (41-348), and Zn (17.3-159). Essential elements such as Ca, Mg, and Zn made good contributions to daily intake, being an alternative to meet the nutritional needs of these macroelements and microelements in humans. Principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) were used to evaluate the results, obtaining trends between the samples in relation to their mineral composition.
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- Filipe B Santana
- Departamento de Química Analítica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Campus Universitário de Ondina, Ondina, Salvador, Bahia, 40170-115, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Campus Universitário de Ondina, Ondina, Salvador, Bahia, 40170-115, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Campus Universitário de Ondina, Ondina, Salvador, Bahia, 40170-115, Brazil
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- Departamento de Oceanografia, Instituto de Geociências, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Campus Universitário de Ondina, Ondina, Salvador, Bahia, 40170-115, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Campus Universitário de Ondina, Ondina, Salvador, Bahia, 40170-115, Brazil
- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia do CNPq - INCT de Energia e Ambiente, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, BA, 40170-115, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Campus Universitário de Ondina, Ondina, Salvador, Bahia, 40170-115, Brazil.
- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia do CNPq - INCT de Energia e Ambiente, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador, BA, 40170-115, Brazil.
- Grupo de Pesquisa em Química Analítica (GPQA), Departamento de Química Analítica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Bahia, 40170-115, Brazil.
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Chang Z, Wang Y, Liu C, Smith W, Kong L. Natural Products for Regulating Macrophages M2 Polarization. Curr Stem Cell Res Ther 2021; 15:559-569. [PMID: 31120001 DOI: 10.2174/1574888x14666190523093535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2019] [Revised: 02/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Macrophages M2 polarization have been taken as an anti-inflammatory progression during inflammation. Natural plant-derived products, with potential therapeutic and preventive activities against inflammatory diseases, have received increasing attention in recent years because of their whole regulative effects and specific pharmacological activities. However, the molecular mechanisms about how different kinds of natural compounds regulate macrophages polarization still unclear. Therefore, in the current review, we summarized the detailed research progress on the active compounds derived from herbal plants with regulating effects on macrophages, especially M2 polarization. These natural occurring compounds including flavonoids, terpenoids, glycosides, lignans, coumarins, alkaloids, polyphenols and quinones. In addition, we extensively discussed the cellular mechanisms underlying the M2 polarization for each compound, which could provide potential therapeutic strategies aiming macrophages M2 polarization.
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- Zhen Chang
- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui-hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, School of Medicine, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui-hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, School of Medicine, Xi'an, China.,Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xian Yang, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui-hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, School of Medicine, Xi'an, China.,Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xian Yang, China
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- Department of Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui-hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, School of Medicine, Xi'an, China
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Perucini‐Avendaño M, Nicolás‐García M, Jiménez‐Martínez C, Perea‐Flores MDJ, Gómez‐Patiño MB, Arrieta‐Báez D, Dávila‐Ortiz G. Cladodes: Chemical and structural properties, biological activity, and polyphenols profile. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:4007-4017. [PMID: 34262754 PMCID: PMC8269681 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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The nopal cactus is an essential part of the Mexican diet and culture. The per capita consumption of young cladodes averages annually to 6.4 kg across the nation. In addition to contributing to the country's food culture, the nopal is considered a food with functional characteristics since, in addition to providing fiber, an important group of polyphenolic compounds is present, which has given cladodes to be considered a healthy food, for what they have been incorporated into the diet of Mexican people and many other countries worldwide. Research suggests that polyphenols from cladodes act as antioxidants and antidiabetics. This review studies the main phenolic components in cladodes and summarizes both conventional and novel methods to identify them.
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- Madeleine Perucini‐Avendaño
- Departamento de Ingeniería BioquímicaEscuela Nacional de Ciencias BiológicasInstituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)Unidad Profesional Adolfo López MateosZacatencoDelegación Gustavo A. MaderoCiudad de MéxicoMéxico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería BioquímicaEscuela Nacional de Ciencias BiológicasInstituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)Unidad Profesional Adolfo López MateosZacatencoDelegación Gustavo A. MaderoCiudad de MéxicoMéxico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería BioquímicaEscuela Nacional de Ciencias BiológicasInstituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)Unidad Profesional Adolfo López MateosZacatencoDelegación Gustavo A. MaderoCiudad de MéxicoMéxico
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Micro y NanotecnologíasInstituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)Unidad Profesional Adolfo López MateosZacatencoDelegación Gustavo A. MaderoCiudad de MéxicoMéxico
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Micro y NanotecnologíasInstituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)Unidad Profesional Adolfo López MateosZacatencoDelegación Gustavo A. MaderoCiudad de MéxicoMéxico
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Micro y NanotecnologíasInstituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)Unidad Profesional Adolfo López MateosZacatencoDelegación Gustavo A. MaderoCiudad de MéxicoMéxico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería BioquímicaEscuela Nacional de Ciencias BiológicasInstituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)Unidad Profesional Adolfo López MateosZacatencoDelegación Gustavo A. MaderoCiudad de MéxicoMéxico
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de Araújo FF, de Paulo Farias D, Neri-Numa IA, Pastore GM. Underutilized plants of the Cactaceae family: Nutritional aspects and technological applications. Food Chem 2021; 362:130196. [PMID: 34091165 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This review examines the nutritional and functional aspects of some representatives of the Cactaceae family, as well as its technological potential in the most diverse industrial fields. The studied species are good sources of nutrients and phytochemicals of biological interest, such as phenolic compounds, carotenoids, betalains, phytosterols, tocopherols, etc. They also have shown great potential in preventing some diseases, including diabetes, obesity, cancer, and others. As to technological applications, the Cactaceae family can be explored in the production of food (e.g., cakes, yogurts, bread, ice cream, and juices), as natural dyes, sources of pectins, water treatment and in animal feed. In addition, they have great potential for many technological domains, including food chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology, and many others.
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- Fábio Fernandes de Araújo
- Bioflavors and Bioactive Compounds Laboratory, Department of Food Science, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, SP 13083-862, Brazil.
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- Bioflavors and Bioactive Compounds Laboratory, Department of Food Science, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, SP 13083-862, Brazil.
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- Bioflavors and Bioactive Compounds Laboratory, Department of Food Science, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, SP 13083-862, Brazil
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- Bioflavors and Bioactive Compounds Laboratory, Department of Food Science, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, SP 13083-862, Brazil
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Valero-Galván J, González-Fernández R, Sigala-Hernández A, Núñez-Gastélum JA, Ruiz-May E, Rodrigo-García J, Larqué-Saavedra A, Martínez-Ruiz NDR. Sensory attributes, physicochemical and antioxidant characteristics, and protein profile of wild prickly pear fruits (O. macrocentra Engelm., O. phaeacantha Engelm., and O. engelmannii Salm-Dyck ex Engelmann.) and commercial prickly pear fruits (O. ficus-indica (L.) Mill.). Food Res Int 2021; 140:109909. [PMID: 33648207 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Mexico presents the highest richness of Opuntia Mill. species. These species are an important economic factor for the country, and source of nutrients, bioactive compounds, pigments, and nutraceuticals which can be of interest for the food and pharmaceutical industry. However, there are some wild Opuntia species in the Chihuahua desert, that have not been analyzed to establish their properties and potential use. The aim of study was to evaluate the sensory, physicochemical and protein profile in wild prickly pear fruits (O. macrocentra Engelm. (OM), O. phaeacantha Engelm. (OP), and O. engelmannii Salm-Dyck ex Engelmann. (OE)) from Samalayuca, Chihuahua and compare them with two commercial prickly pear fruits (O. ficus-indica (L.) Mill. (green-OFG, red-OFR). The sensory profile of wild species was characterized by highest color, odor, and sour taste compared to the commercial fruits. Pulp, peel, and seeds from wild prickly pear fruits showed lower pH, and higher titratable total acidity, total phenolic compounds, total flavonoids, antioxidant capacity, protein, lipids, ash, carbohydrates (only peel), and crude fiber content than commercial Opuntia species. Furthermore, O. engelmannii showed a tendency to present the highest betacyanins, betaxanthins, and betalains contents. A total of 181, 122, 113, 183 and 140 different proteins were identified in OM, OP, OE, OFG, OFR species, respectively. All species showed the highest enrichment in three main pathways such as amino acids biosynthesis, glycolysis (dark)/gluconeogenesis (light), and the citric acid cycle. The wild prickly pear fruits of this study showed important nutritional, protein, and antioxidant properties with biological interest, and can be a potential source of functional ingredients and nutraceuticals.
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- José Valero-Galván
- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Anillo Envolvente del Pronaf y Estocolmo s/n, C.P. 32310 Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
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- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Anillo Envolvente del Pronaf y Estocolmo s/n, C.P. 32310 Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
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- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Anillo Envolvente del Pronaf y Estocolmo s/n, C.P. 32310 Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
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- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Anillo Envolvente del Pronaf y Estocolmo s/n, C.P. 32310 Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
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- Red de Estudios Moleculares Avanzados, Clúster Científico y Tecnológico BioMimic®, Instituto de Ecología A.C. (INECOL), Carretera Antigua a Coatepec No. 351, Congregación el Haya, C.P. 91070 Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico.
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- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Anillo Envolvente del Pronaf y Estocolmo s/n, C.P. 32310 Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
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- Unidad de Recursos Naturales, Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán, A.C. (CICY), Calle 43, No. 130 x 32 y 34, Chuburná de Hidalgo, C.P. 97205 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.
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- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Anillo Envolvente del Pronaf y Estocolmo s/n, C.P. 32310 Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
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Taghinia P, Abdolshahi A, Sedaghati S, Shokrollahi B. Smart edible films based on mucilage of lallemantia iberica seed incorporated with curcumin for freshness monitoring. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:1222-1231. [PMID: 33598206 PMCID: PMC7866608 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The objective of the present work was first to develop a smart packaging system based on Lallemantia iberica seed gum (LISG)/curcumin and, subsequently, investigate its physicochemical characteristics and biological activity. Finally, the response of LISG/curcumin films against pH change and the spoilage of shrimp were tested. The barrier properties and mechanical performance of the films improved as the curcumin concentration increased. FT-IR analysis revealed the formation of physical interaction between LISG and curcumin. LISG/curcumin films showed a continuous and steady release of curcumin. The incorporation of curcumin into LISG matrix imparts antioxidant and antibacterial/mold activity to the films. A strong positive correlation was observed between total volatile base nitrogen (TVBN) content of shrimp and a* (redness) during storage time (Pearson correlation = 0.975). Eventually, LISG/curcumin film could be a promising smart packaging system capable of detecting food spoilage.
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- Pouya Taghinia
- Department of Food Science and TechnologyIslamic Azad UniversitySariIran
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- Food safety Research Center (salt)Semnan University of Medical SciencesSemnanIran
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- Department of Food Science and TechnologyFerdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM)MashhadIran
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- Food safety Research Center (salt)Semnan University of Medical SciencesSemnanIran
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Rajaei A, Salarbashi D, Asrari N, Fazly Bazzaz BS, Aboutorabzade SM, Shaddel R. Antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities of extracts from the seed and pulp of Jujube ( Ziziphus jujuba) grown in Iran. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:682-691. [PMID: 33598153 PMCID: PMC7866595 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to investigate the biological activities of the ultrasound-assisted extracts obtained from pulp and seed of jujube (Ziziphus jujuba) fruits. To reach this purpose, total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), total pro-anthocyanin, DPPH radical scavenging activity, rancimat test, as well as antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity test of both jujube pulp and seed extracts were evaluated. Total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), and total pro-anthocyanin in pulp extract were higher than those obtained from seed extract. In addition, DPPH radical scavenging activity of pulp extract (IC50 = 53.97 µg/ml) was higher than that of seed extract (IC50 = 88.68 µg/ml). Furthermore, the highest antimicrobial activity was observed against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus (MIC = 20 mg/ml) for both seed and pulp extracts. In vitro cytotoxicity evaluation on seven cell lines revealed that pulp and seed extracts of jujube had no cytotoxic activity. The present results suggested the promising antioxidant properties of jujube, which can be used in the fabrication of functional bioactive ingredients for different purposes.
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- Ahmad Rajaei
- Department of Food Science and TechnologyFaculty of AgricultureShahrood University of TechnologyShahroodIran
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- Department of Food Science and NutritionSchool of MedicineGonabad University of Medical SciencesGonabadIran
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- School of PharmacyMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Biotechnology Research CenterPharmaceutical Technology InstituteMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
- Pharmaceutical Control DepartmentSchool of PharmacyMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Department of Food Science and TechnologyFaculty of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesUniversity of Mohaghegh ArdabiliArdabilIran
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Salarbashi D, Jahanbin K, Tafaghodi M, Fahmideh‐Rad E. Prunus armeniaca gum exudates: An overview on purification, structure, physicochemical properties, and applications. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:1240-1255. [PMID: 33598208 PMCID: PMC7866599 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Prunus armeniaca gum exudate (PAGE) is obtained from the trunk branches of apricot trees. PAGE is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide with arabinogalactan structure. The physicochemical and rheological characteristics of this gum have been investigated in various researches. PAGE offers a good potential for use as an emulsifying, binding, and stabilizing agent in food and pharmaceutical industries. It also can be used as an organic additive in tissue culture media, synthesizing of metallic nanoparticles, binding potential in tablets, antioxidant agent, and corrosion inhibitor. For desirable emulsifying, stabilizing, shelf life-enhancing properties, and antioxidant activity of PAGE, it can be used as additive in many foods. We present here a comprehensive review on the existing literatures on characterization of this source of polysaccharide to explore its potential applications in various systems.
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- Davoud Salarbashi
- Nanomedicine Research CenterGonabad University of Medical SciencesGonabadIran
- Department of Food science and NutritionSchool of MedicineGonabad University of Medical SciencesGonabadIran
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- Department of Food Science and TechnologyFaculty of AgricultureShahrood University of TechnologyShahroodIran
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- Nanotechnology Research CenterPharmaceutical Technology InstituteMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
- Pharmaceutics DepartmentSchool of PharmacyMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Applied Sciences Department, Applied Chemistry SectionHigher College of Technology (HCT)MuscatSultanate of Oman
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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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Vhavenda Herbal Remedies as Sources of Antihypertensive Drugs: Ethnobotanical and Ethnopharmacological Studies. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2020:6636766. [PMID: 33381266 PMCID: PMC7748911 DOI: 10.1155/2020/6636766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Hypertension is a dominant risk factor for the development of cardiovascular, kidney, and eye diseases. In Africa, it increasingly leads to hospitalisation and a strain on the public health system. However, rather than modern medicine, African traditional healers are the first choice for most South Africans. Therefore, this study is aimed at gathering information on herbal remedies traditionally used for the treatment of high blood pressure in Vhavenda, South Africa, and comparing this information with reports in the literature regarding plants used to manage high blood pressure. An ethnobotanical survey was carried out in Vhembe district and its environs with 53 herbalists and indigenous people aged between 36 and 66 years from January to October 2019 using a semistructured questionnaire. The plants were collected with each respondent; they were authenticated and kept in herbarium. A total of 51 different plants were mentioned as being most commonly used for hypertension treatment. Of these, 44 plants were identified, with those from the Fabaceae family followed by plants from the Celastraceae family being commonly mentioned. Of these, the Elaeodendron transvaalense, Tabernaemontana elegans, Elephantorrhiza elephantina, and Aloe vossii were commonly cited species. According to the literature data, most of the identified plants are yet to be scientifically investigated for the treatment of hypertension, whereas only preliminary investigations have been carried out on other plants, suggesting that these preliminary investigations may have highlight promising antihypertensive activities in vitro that are indicative of their potential as antihypertensive drugs. Therefore, there is a need to scientifically investigate the antihypertensive potentials of these plants as a potential source of antihypertensive treatment and compounds.
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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: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [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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Ye J, Hua X, Lyu X, Zhao W, Zhang W, Yang R. Structure and chain conformation characterization of arabinoglucan from by-product of peanut oil processing. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 255:117327. [PMID: 33436170 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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A neutral polysaccharide (NPP) from peanut sediment of aqueous extraction process was purified via anion-exchange and gel-filtration chromatography. The weight-average molecular weight and polydispersity index were 3.36 × 104 Da and 1.06. Composition of glucose (82.66 %, molar percentage) and arabinose (17.34 %) suggested an arabinoglucan structure. Multiple medium-length chains consisting of many 1,4-linked α-Glcp and a few 1,5-linked α-Araf maintained the main chain structure. The backbone was substituted at O-6 and O-3 positions, attached by side chains consisting of two to six α-Glcp and terminated with Araf and Glcp. Degree of branching was 42.50 %. Aggregates formed in NPP aqueous solution. They were eliminated by DMSO combining with sonication. Consequently, the average radius of gyration (Rg), hydrodynamic radius (Rh), and Rg/Rh ratio were 17.0 nm, 5.8 nm and 2.93, respectively, indicating extended rigid chain conformation. The backbone substituted at O-3 and short branching chains probably together induced this conformation.
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- Jianfen Ye
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science & Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 214122 Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science & Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 214122 Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science & Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 214122 Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science & Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 214122 Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science & Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 214122 Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science & Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 214122 Wuxi, China.
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Kumar D, Sharma PK. A Review on Opuntia Species and its Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology and Bioapplications. CURRENT NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1573401316666200220092414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background:
Opuntia species, locally known as prickly pear was used for various purposes
as food, medicine, beverage, source of dye and animal food. Many studies have revealed its pharmacology
activity from time to time. This review is a collection of chemistry, pharmacognosy,
pharmacology and bioapplications of the cactus family.
Methods:
Many sources were used to collect information about Opuntia species such as Pub med,
Google scholar, Agris, science direct, Embase, Merk index, Wiley online library, books and other reliable
sources. This review contains studies from 1812 to 2019.
Results:
The plants from the cactus family offer various pharmacological active compounds including
phenolic compounds, carotenoids, betalains, vitamins, steroids, sugar, amino acids, minerals and
fibers. These bioactive compounds serve various pharmacological activities such as anticancer, antiviral,
anti-diabetic, Neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, antibacterial,
antiulcer and alcohol hangover. According to various studies, Opuntia species offer many bioapplications
such as fodder for animal, soil erosion, prevention, human consumption and waste water decontamination.
Finally, different parts of plants are used in various formulations that offer many biotechnology
applications.
Conclusion:
Different parts of Opuntia plant (fruits, seeds, flowers and cladodes) are used in various
health problems which include wound healing, anti-inflammatory and urinary tract infection from
ancient times. Nowadays, researches have extended several pharmacological and therapeutic uses of
Opuntia species as discussed in this review. Many in-vitro and in-vivo models are also discussed in
this review as the proofs of research findings. Various research gaps have been observed in current
studies that require attention in the future.
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- Dharmendra Kumar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Galgotias University, Buddha International Circuit, Sector 17A, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 203201, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Galgotias University, Buddha International Circuit, Sector 17A, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 203201, India
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An ultrasonic-extracted arabinoglucan from Tamarindus indica L. pulp: A study on molecular and structural characterizations. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 164:3687-3697. [PMID: 32882273 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.08.206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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In this study, an ultrasonic-extracted polysaccharide (nCPTP-55) was obtained with the highest yield (61.08%, w/w) from tamarind pulp, which consisted chiefly of total sugar (85.98%, w/w) with few protein (2.10%, w/w). Monosaccharide analysis showed nCPTP-55 was mainly composed of arabinose (39.19 mol%) and glucose (50.48 mol%) with negligible GlcA (2.05 mol%), indicating the neutral nature of nCPTP-55, which was further elucidated structurally via GC-MS and NMR, i.e., an arabinoglucan composed of →3)-β-D-Glcp-(1→ backbone with only T-α-L-Araf-(1→ branched at O-4 (27.82%) and O-6 (39.99%), resulting in relatively high A/G ratio (0.68-0.70). Based on MM2 minimized energy, the 3D schematic structures of nCPTP-55 could be considered as structural basis for its conformational behavior, which was preliminarily estimated via HPSEC-MALLS as between compact sphere and loosely hyper-branched chain (ρ = 0.84). Therefore, the relationship between molecular structure and conformational behavior was basically established for nCPTP-55, which was in a bid to have a better knowledge of its structure-property and structure-bioactivity relationships potentially required for more applications in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical fields.
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Adsorption Strategy for Removal of Harmful Cyanobacterial Species Microcystis aeruginosa Using Chitosan Fiber. SUSTAINABILITY 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/su12114587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Microcystis aeruginosa is one of the predominant species responsible for cyanobacterial-harmful algal blooms (Cyano-HABs) in water bodies. Cyano-HABs pose a growing number of serious threats to the environment and public health. Therefore, the demand for developing safe and eco-friendly solutions to control Cyano-HABs is increasing. In the present study, the adsorptive strategy using chitosan was applied to remove M. aeruginosa cells from aqueous phases. Using a simple immobilization process, chitosan could be fabricated as a fiber sorbent (chitosan fiber, CF). By application of CF, almost 89% of cyanobacterial cells were eliminated, as compared to those in the control group. Field emission scanning electron microscopy proved that the M. aeruginosa cells were mainly attached to the surface of the sorbent, which was correlated well with the measurement of the surface area of the fiber. We tested the hypothesis that massive applications of the fabricated CF to control Cyano-HABs might cause environmental damage. However, the manufactured CF displayed negligible toxicity. Moreover, we observed that the release of cyanotoxins and microcystins (MCs), during the removal process using CF, could be efficiently prevented by a firm attachment of the M. aeruginosa cells without cell lysis. Our results suggest the possibility of controlling Cyano-HABs using a fabricated CF as a non-toxic and eco-friendly agent for scaled-up applications.
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Barba FJ, Garcia C, Fessard A, Munekata PE, Lorenzo JM, Aboudia A, Ouadia A, Remize F. Opuntia Ficus Indica Edible Parts: A Food and Nutritional Security Perspective. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2020.1756844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Francisco J. Barba
- Nutrition and Food Science Area, Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Science, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine Department, Universitat de València, València, Spain
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- UMR QualiSud, Université de La Réunion, CIRAD, Université Montpellier, Montpellier SupAgro, Université d’Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse, Sainte Clotilde, France
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- UMR QualiSud, Université de La Réunion, CIRAD, Université Montpellier, Montpellier SupAgro, Université d’Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse, Sainte Clotilde, France
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, San Cibrao Das Viñas, Ourense, Spain
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, San Cibrao Das Viñas, Ourense, Spain
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- Laboratoire Aliments-Environnement-Santé, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Laboratoire Aliments-Environnement-Santé, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech, Morocco
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- UMR QualiSud, Université de La Réunion, CIRAD, Université Montpellier, Montpellier SupAgro, Université d’Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse, Sainte Clotilde, France
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Mohan K, Muralisankar T, Uthayakumar V, Chandirasekar R, Revathi N, Ramu Ganesan A, Velmurugan K, Sathishkumar P, Jayakumar R, Seedevi P. Trends in the extraction, purification, characterisation and biological activities of polysaccharides from tropical and sub-tropical fruits - A comprehensive review. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 238:116185. [PMID: 32299552 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Tropical and sub-tropical fruits are tremendous sources of polysaccharides (PSs), which are of great interest in the human welfare system as natural medicines, food and cosmetics. This review paper aims to highlight the recent trends in extraction (conventional and non-conventional), purification and analytic techniques of fruit polysaccharides (FPSs). The chemical structure and biological activities, such as immunomodulatory, anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-coagulant and anti-diabetic effects, of PSs extracted from 53 various fruits were compared and discussed. With this wide coverage, a total of 172 scientific articles were reviewed and discussed. This comprehensive survey from previous studies suggests that the FPSs are non-toxic and highly biocompatible. In addition, this review highlights that FPSs might be excellent functional foods as well as effective therapeutic drugs. Finally, the future research advances of FPSs are also described. The content of this review will promote human wellness-based food product development in the future.
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- Kannan Mohan
- PG and Research Department of Zoology, Sri Vasavi College, Erode, Tamil Nadu, 638 316, India.
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- Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641 046, India
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- PG and Research Department of Zoology, Sri Vasavi College, Erode, Tamil Nadu, 638 316, India
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- School of Applied Sciences, College of Engineering, Science and Technology (CEST), Fiji National University, 5529, Fiji
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- Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641029, India
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- Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Environmental Science, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636011, India
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Oniszczuk A, Wójtowicz A, Oniszczuk T, Matwijczuk A, Dib A, Markut-Miotła E. Opuntia Fruits as Food Enriching Ingredient, the First Step towards New Functional Food Products. Molecules 2020; 25:E916. [PMID: 32085649 PMCID: PMC7070420 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25040916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Prickly pear (Opuntia ficus indica (L.) Mill.) is a rich source of vitamins C, B1, B2, A, and E, minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus, as well as bioactive substances, i.e., carotenoids, betalains, and phenolic compounds. Of these, the phenolic acids, betalains, and flavonoids are notable in that they are largely responsible for the health-promoting properties of this plant. The purpose of the presented research was to first determine the antioxidant properties and the content of polyphenolic compounds (including individual phenolic acids) in prickly pear fruit, then to produce an innovative gluten-free pasta from rice-field bean flour enriched with various amounts of pear prickly fruit. The content of free phenolic acids, the sum of polyphenols and antioxidant properties of pasta were subsequently determined in the supplemented pasta. Chromatographic analysis (HPLC-ESI-MS/MS) showed a wide variety of phenolic acids. In the fruit sample, 14 acids were detected, whereas in the pasta sample without additives, 9. The dominant acid was isoferulic. The total content of free phenolic acids and the sum of polyphenols increased with increasing content of the functional additive. Moreover, the content of individual acids generally increased as the Opuntia fruit was added. The antioxidant activity was also positively correlated with the addition of fruit, with the content of free phenolic acids and the sum of polyphenols. Our research has shown that our innovative pasta with the addition of prickly fruit can become a source of the free phenolic acids indispensable for human health.
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- Anna Oniszczuk
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Thermal Technology and Food Process Engineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Głęboka 31, 20-612 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Thermal Technology and Food Process Engineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Głęboka 31, 20-612 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Biophysics, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 13, 20-950 Lublin, Poland;
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- Laboratoire de Nutrition et Technologie Alimentaire, Institut de la Nutrition, de l’Alimentation et des Technologies Agro-Alimentaires, Université des Frères Mentouri, Constantine 25017, Algeria;
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- Departament of Lung Diseases & Rheumatology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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Mirzadeh M, Arianejad MR, Khedmat L. Antioxidant, antiradical, and antimicrobial activities of polysaccharides obtained by microwave-assisted extraction method: A review. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 229:115421. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Revised: 09/22/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Veeramani Kandan P, Dhineshkumar E, Karthikeyan R, Anbuselvan C, Maqbool I, Kanimozhi G, Arul Prakasam B, Rajendra Prasad N. Isolation and characterization of opuntiol from Opuntia Ficus indica (L. Mill) and its antiproliferative effect in KB oral carcinoma cells. Nat Prod Res 2019; 35:3146-3150. [PMID: 31711321 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2019.1690484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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In this study, we isolated and characterized a novel bioactive flavonol from the cactus pad of Opuntia Ficus indica Indica (L. Mill) (OFI) by chromatography techniques. The isolated compound was characterized by FT-IR, 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy. Single-crystal XRD results illustrate that the obtained flavonol was opuntiol (6-hydroxymethyl-4-methoxy-2H-pyran-2-one) and it was found to be near planar except for the H atoms of the methylene and methyl groups. The crystal packing was stabilized by C-H….O and O-H….O intermolecular hydrogen bonds. The isolated opuntiol significantly inhibited KB cells proliferation and its IC50 value was found to be 30 µM. Further, we noticed that opuntiol significantly induced ROS generation and subsequently altered MMP in KB cells. Western blot analysis and morphological observations by fluorescence microscope indicate the apoptotic inducing potential of opuntiol in KB cells.
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- Ponniresan Veeramani Kandan
- Faculty of Science, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, India
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, India
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, India
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, India
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, India.,Department of Biochemistry, Dharumapurm Gnanambigai Government Arts College for Women, Mayiladuthurai, India
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, India
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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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Rostami H, Esfahani AA. Development a smart edible nanocomposite based on mucilage of Melissa officinalis seed/montmorillonite (MMT)/curcumin. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 141:171-177. [PMID: 31479676 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.08.261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Revised: 08/29/2019] [Accepted: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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The aim of the present study was, first to fabricate Melissa officinalis seed gum (MOSG)-based films incorporated with montmorillonite (MMT) at various concentrations and subsequently, evaluate of the physicochemical properties of the developed films. Afterward, the anti-bacterial and anti-mold activities of the developed nanocomposites were assessed. Finally, curcumin was incorporated into formulation of the fabricated film at optimal condition to sense pH changes. Incorporating MMT nanoparticles into MOSG-based films could reduce the thickness, water solubility and moisture content of the samples. Tensile strength (TS) and elongation at break (EB) values significantly increased with increase of MMT concentration. The nanoparticle addition specifically at higher levels resulted in increase of agglomeration. Neither anti-mold and nor anti-microbial activity were observed for the tested nanocomposites. The films containing curcumin had good antibacterial and anti-mold activities and can be used as smart package due to their ability to sense the pH change.
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- H Rostami
- Health Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Marine Medicine Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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