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Cano-Gómez CI, Alonso-Castro AJ, Carranza-Alvarez C, Wong-Paz JE. Advancements in Litchi chinensis Peel Processing: A Scientific Review of Drying, Extraction, and Isolation of Its Bioactive Compounds. Foods 2024; 13:1461. [PMID: 38790761 PMCID: PMC11119950 DOI: 10.3390/foods13101461] [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: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
Abstract
This article systematically reviews the advancements in processing litchi peel (Litchi chinensis), emphasizing drying, extraction, purification methods, and the potential of bioactive compounds obtained from litchi peel. This work also highlights the impact of various drying techniques on phytochemical profiles, focusing on how methods such as hot air and freeze-drying affect the preservation of bioactive compounds. The study delves into extraction methods, detailing how different solvents and techniques influence the efficiency of extracting bioactive compounds from litchi peel. Furthermore, the purification and characterization of active compounds, showcasing the role of chromatographic techniques in isolating specific bioactive molecules, is discussed. Biological properties and mechanisms of action, such as antioxidant, antihyperglycemic, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, anti-atherosclerotic, and anticancer activities, are reviewed, providing insight into the potential health benefits of litchi peel compounds. This review highlights the importance of optimizing and selecting accurate drying and extraction methods to maximize the therapeutic effects of litchi peel and its bioactive compounds. This review also reveals the broad pharmacological potential of the isolated compounds, underscoring the need for further research to discover their specific actions and health benefits.
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Affiliation(s)
- Christian Iván Cano-Gómez
- Facultad de Estudios Profesionales Zona Huasteca, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Cd. Valles, San Luis Potosi 79080, Mexico; (C.I.C.-G.); (C.C.-A.)
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Universidad de Guanajuato, Noria Alta, Colonia Noria Alta Guanajuato, Guanajuato 36250, Mexico;
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- Facultad de Estudios Profesionales Zona Huasteca, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Cd. Valles, San Luis Potosi 79080, Mexico; (C.I.C.-G.); (C.C.-A.)
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- Facultad de Estudios Profesionales Zona Huasteca, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Cd. Valles, San Luis Potosi 79080, Mexico; (C.I.C.-G.); (C.C.-A.)
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Li J, Wang BX, Zhang J, Han N, Liu ST, Geng WJ, Jia SR, Li YR, Gan Q, Han PP. A newly discovered glycosyltransferase gene UGT88A1 affects growth and polysaccharide synthesis of Grifola frondosa. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 108:246. [PMID: 38421403 PMCID: PMC10904514 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-024-13062-0] [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: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Grifola frodosa polysaccharides, especially β-D-glucans, possess significant anti-tumor, antioxidant and immunostimulatory activities. However, the synthesis mechanism remains to be elucidated. A newly discovered glycosyltransferase UGT88A1 was found to extend glucan chains in vitro. However, the role of UGT88A1 in the growth and polysaccharide synthesis of G. frondosa in vivo remains unclear. In this study, the overexpression of UGT88A1 improved mycelial growth, increased polysaccharide production, and decreased cell wall pressure sensitivity. Biomass and polysaccharide production decreased in the silenced strain, and the pressure sensitivity of the cell wall increased. Overexpression and silencing of UGT88A1 both affected the monosaccharide composition and surface morphology of G. frondosa polysaccharides and influenced the antioxidant activity of polysaccharides from different strains. The messenger RNA expression of glucan synthase (GLS), UTP-glucose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (UGP), and UDP-xylose-4-epimerase (UXE) related to polysaccharide synthesis, and genes related to cell wall integrity increased in the overexpression strain. Overall, our study indicates that UGT88A1 plays an important role in the growth, stress, and polysaccharide synthesis of G. frondosa, providing a reference for exploring the pathway of polysaccharide synthesis and metabolic regulation. KEY POINTS: •UGT88A1 plays an important role in the growth, stress response, and polysaccharide synthesis in G. frondosa. •UGT88A1 affected the monosaccharide composition, surface morphology and antioxidant activity of G. frondosa polysaccharides. •UGT88A1 regulated the mRNA expression of genes related to polysaccharide synthesis and cell wall integrity.
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- Jian Li
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, People's Republic of China.
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Wang Y, Zou Y, Fang Q, Feng R, Zhang J, Zhou W, Wei Q. Polysaccharides from Brasenia schreberi with Great Antioxidant Ability and the Potential Application in Yogurt. Molecules 2023; 29:150. [PMID: 38202733 PMCID: PMC10780003 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29010150] [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: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Brasenia schreberi is a widely consumed aquatic plant, yet the knowledge regarding its bioactive components, particularly polysaccharides, remains limited. Therefore, this study aimed to optimize the extraction process of polysaccharides from B. schreberi using the response surface method (RSM). Additionally, we characterized the polysaccharides using various methods and assessed their antioxidant capabilities both in vitro and in vivo, employing cell cultures and Caenorhabditis elegans. Furthermore, these polysaccharides were incorporated into a unique yogurt formulation. Our findings demonstrated that hot water extraction was the most suitable method for extracting polysaccharides from B. schreberi, yielding samples with high sugar content, significant antioxidant capacity, and a well-defined spatial structure. Moreover, pectinase was employed for polysaccharide digestion, achieving an enzymolysis rate of 10.02% under optimized conditions using RSM. Notably, the results indicated that these polysaccharides could protect cells from oxidative stress by reducing apoptosis. Surprisingly, at a concentration of 250 μg/mL, the polysaccharides significantly increased the survival rate of C. elegans from 31.05% to 82.3%. Further qPCR results revealed that the polysaccharides protected C. elegans by up-regulating the daf-16 gene and down-regulating mTOR and insulin pathways, demonstrating remarkable antioxidant abilities. Upon addition to the yogurt, the polysaccharides significantly enhanced the water retention, viscosity, and viability of lactic acid bacteria. These outcomes underscore the potential of polysaccharides from B. schreberi as a valuable addition to novel yogurt formulations, thereby providing additional theoretical support for the utilization of B. schreberi.
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- Yujie Wang
- Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin 644000, China; (Y.W.); (Y.Z.); (Q.F.); (R.F.); (J.Z.)
- Sichuan Oil Cinnamon Engineering Technology Research Center, Yibin 644000, China
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin 644000, China; (Y.W.); (Y.Z.); (Q.F.); (R.F.); (J.Z.)
- Sichuan Oil Cinnamon Engineering Technology Research Center, Yibin 644000, China
- School of Food and Bioengineering, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin 644000, China; (Y.W.); (Y.Z.); (Q.F.); (R.F.); (J.Z.)
- Sichuan Oil Cinnamon Engineering Technology Research Center, Yibin 644000, China
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin 644000, China; (Y.W.); (Y.Z.); (Q.F.); (R.F.); (J.Z.)
- Sichuan Oil Cinnamon Engineering Technology Research Center, Yibin 644000, China
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin 644000, China; (Y.W.); (Y.Z.); (Q.F.); (R.F.); (J.Z.)
- Sichuan Oil Cinnamon Engineering Technology Research Center, Yibin 644000, China
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin 644000, China; (Y.W.); (Y.Z.); (Q.F.); (R.F.); (J.Z.)
- Sichuan Oil Cinnamon Engineering Technology Research Center, Yibin 644000, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin 644000, China; (Y.W.); (Y.Z.); (Q.F.); (R.F.); (J.Z.)
- Sichuan Oil Cinnamon Engineering Technology Research Center, Yibin 644000, China
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Peng Y, Zhang Z, Chen W, Zhao S, Pi Y, Yue X. Structural characterization, α-glucosidase inhibitory activity and antioxidant activity of neutral polysaccharide from apricot (Armeniaca Sibirica L. Lam) kernels. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 238:124109. [PMID: 36958449 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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Screening for α-glucosidase inhibitors and antioxidants from natural sources that could reduce postprandial glucose in diabetic patients and reduce oxidative stress had attracted considerable interest. In this study, a neutral polysaccharide (AP-1) with a triple helix structure was isolated and purified from the residue of apricot (Armeniaca sibirica L. Lam.) kernels by using DEAE-52 and Sephadex G-100 columns. The molecular weight of AP-1 was 23.408 kDa and consisted mainly of glucose with trace amounts of arabinose, galactose, and mannose, which had molar percentages of 98.48, 0.63, 0.62 and 0.27 %, respectively. The main chain of AP-1 was composed of →4)-α-D-Glcp-(1 → interlinked, and α-D-Glcp-(1 → was attached as a branched chain at the O-6 position of →4,6)-α-D-Glcp-(1→. In addition, AP-1 exhibited stronger α-glucosidase inhibition and free radical scavenging ability compared to crude polysaccharides. Therefore, AP-1 could be used as a potential natural hypoglycemic agent and antioxidant in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
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- Yanqi Peng
- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 11086, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 11086, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 11086, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 11086, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 11086, China.
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 11086, China.
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Sathya R, Valan Arasu M, Ilavenil S, Rejiniemon T, Vijayaraghavan P. Cosmeceutical potentials of litchi fruit and its by-products for a sustainable revalorization. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2023.102683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2023]
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Emadzadeh B, Naji-Tabasi S, Bostan A, Ghorani B. An insight into Iranian natural hydrocolloids: Applications and challenges in health-promoting foods. Food Hydrocoll 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.108725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Han CF, Liu ST, Yan RR, Li J, Chen N, Zhang LL, Jia SR, Han PP. Salicylic Acid and Jasmonic Acid Increase the Polysaccharide Production of Nostoc flagelliforme via the Regulation of the Intracellular NO Level. Foods 2023; 12:foods12050915. [PMID: 36900432 PMCID: PMC10001311 DOI: 10.3390/foods12050915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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To significantly improve the polysaccharide production of Nostoc flagelliforme, a total of 12 chemicals were evaluated for their effects on polysaccharide accumulation. The results showed that salicylic acid and jasmonic acid increased the accumulation of the polysaccharides in N. flagelliforme significantly, by more than 20%. Three polysaccharides, namely control-capsule polysaccharide, salicylic acid-capsule polysaccharide, and jasmonic acid-capsule polysaccharide, were extracted and purified from N. flagelliforme under normal, salicylic acid, and jasmonic acid culture conditions, respectively. Their chemical compositions slightly differed regarding the total sugar and uronic acid contents, with average molecular weights of 2.06 × 103, 2.16 × 103 and 2.04 × 103 kDa, respectively. They presented similar Fourier transform infrared spectra and no significant difference in antioxidant activity. It was revealed that the salicylic acid and jasmonic acid significantly increased the level of nitric oxide. By investigating the effects of the exogenous nitric oxide scavenger and nitric oxide donor on the nitric oxide levels and polysaccharide yield of N. flagelliforme, the results showed that the increase in intracellular nitric oxide levels might be an important factor promoting the accumulation of polysaccharides. These findings provide a theoretical foundation for enhancing the yield of secondary metabolites by regulating the intracellular nitric oxide levels.
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- Cheng-Feng Han
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-22-60601598; Fax: +86-22-60602298
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Liu ST, Wang S, Han N, Li MY, Li J, Li YR, Jia SR, Han PP. Effects of H2O2 acclimation on the growth, polysaccharide production and tolerance performance of Nostoc flagelliforme. ALGAL RES 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2023.102968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Gong P, Long H, Guo Y, Wang S, Chen F, Chen X. Isolation, Structural Characterization, and Hypoglycemic Activities In Vitro of Polysaccharides from Pleurotus eryngii. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27207140. [PMID: 36296732 PMCID: PMC9609144 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27207140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Pleurotus eryngii (PE) is an edible mushroom with high nutritional value. Pleurotus eryngii polysaccharides (PEPs) are one of the main active ingredients and manifest a great variety of biological activities. This study mainly focused on the chemical characterization and biological activities of PEPs, which were separated into two fractions (named WPS and P-1). WPS is mainly dominated by β-glycosidic bonds and contains α-glycosidic bonds, and P-1 only contains α-glycosidic bonds. The molecular weights of WPS and P-1 were 4.5 × 105 Da and 2.2 × 104 Da. The result of GC indicated that two the fractions were composed of rhamnose, arabinose, xylose, mannose, glucose, and galactose, with a ratio of 0.35:0.24:0.45:0.24:28.78:1.10 for WPS and 0.95:0.64:0.66:1.84:60.69:0.67 for P-1. The advanced structure studies indicated that the two fractions had no triple-helical structure, where WPS had a dense structure and P-1 had a loose structure. In addition, the antioxidant activity of WPS surpassed P-1, and the two fractions also exhibited a high hypoglycemic activity via inhibiting α-glycosidase activities and promoting the expression of PI3K-AKT signaling pathway based on in vitro assay and cell experiments.
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- Pin Gong
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
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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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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-13772196479
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Ren L, Yuan Z, Xie T, Wu D, Kang Q, Li J, Li J. Extraction and characterization of cyclic lipopeptides with antifungal and antioxidant activities from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. J Appl Microbiol 2022; 133:3573-3584. [PMID: 36000263 DOI: 10.1111/jam.15791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIMS This study aimed to isolate active substances from metabolites of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens SJ100001 and examine their antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum (F. oxysporum) SJ300024 screened from the root-soil of cucumber wilt. METHODS AND RESULTS An active substance, anti-SJ300024, was obtained from the fermentation broth of strain SJ100001 by reversed-phase silica gel and gel chromatography, and further got its chemical structure as cyclic lipopeptide Epichlicin through nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and mass spectrometry (MS). In vitro experiments showed that Epichlicin had a better inhibitory rate (67.46%) against the strain SJ300024 than the commercially available fungicide hymexazol (45.1%) at the same concentration. The MTT assays proved that Epichlicin was non-cytotoxic, besides it also had good free radical scavenging ability and total reducing ability. CONCLUSIONS Epichlicin isolated from strain SJ100001 can effectively control F. oxysporum SJ300024 screened from the root-soil of cucumber wilt. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY Epichlicin may be used as an environmentally friendly and efficient biocontrol agent for controlling Fusarium wilt of cucumber and reducing crop losses. More importantly, the non-cytotoxicity of Epichlicin can avoid harm to consumers. Additionally, Epichlicin has broad application prospects in medicine due to its antioxidant properties.
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- Li Ren
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, School of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, China
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The Ethylene Response Factor ERF5 Regulates Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in 'Zijin' Mulberry Fruits by Interacting with MYBA and F3H Genes. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23147615. [PMID: 35886963 PMCID: PMC9318412 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23147615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Ethylene promotes ripening in fruits as well as the biosynthesis of anthocyanins in plants. However, the question of which ethylene response factors (ERFs) interact with the genes along the anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway is yet to be answered. Herein, we conduct an integrated analysis of transcriptomes and metabolome on fruits of two mulberry genotypes ('Zijin', ZJ, and 'Dashi', DS, with high and low anthocyanin abundance, respectively) at different post-flowering stages. In total, 1035 upregulated genes were identified in ZJ and DS, including MYBA in the MBW complex and anthocyanin related genes such as F3H. A KEGG analysis suggested that flavonoid biosynthesis and plant hormone signaling transduction pathways were significantly enriched in the upregulated gene list. In particular, among 103 ERF genes, the expression of ERF5 showed the most positive correlation with the anthocyanin change pattern across both genotypes and in the post-flowering stages, with a Pearson correlation coefficient (PCC) of 0.93. Electrophoresis mobility shift assay (EMSA) and luciferase assay suggested that ERF5 binds to the promoter regions of MYBA and F3H and transcriptionally activates their gene expression. We elucidated a potential mechanism by which ethylene enhances anthocyanin accumulation in mulberry fruits and highlighted the importance of the ERF5 gene in controlling the anthocyanin content in mulberry species. This knowledge could be used for engineering purposes in future mulberry breeding programs.
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Zhang Y, Pan Y, Li J, Zhang Z, He Y, Yang H, Zhou P. Inhibition on α-Glucosidase Activity and Non-Enzymatic Glycation by an Anti-Oxidative Proteoglycan from Ganoderma lucidum. Molecules 2022; 27:1457. [PMID: 35268560 PMCID: PMC8912016 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27051457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The prevention of postprandial hyperglycemia and diabetic complications is crucial for diabetes management. Inhibition of α-glucosidase to slow carbohydrate metabolism is a strategy to alleviate postprandial hyperglycemia. In addition, suppression of non-enzymatic glycation can diminish the advanced glycation end products and reduce the oxidative stress and inflammation, thereby preventing the diabetic complications. In this study, an anti-oxidative proteoglycan (named FYGL) extracted from Ganoderma lucidum was investigated in vitro for its inhibitory effect on α-glucosidase and non-enzymatic glycation using molecular kinetics, intrinsic fluorescence assay, and bovine serum albumin glycation models. The molecular kinetics and fluorescence assay revealed that FYGL decreases α-glucosidase activity by forming a FYGL-α-glucosidase complex. To evaluate the anti-glycation effect, fructose-glycated and methylglyoxal-glycated BSA models were analyzed by spectroscopic and SDS-PAGE methods. Results showed that FYGL inhibited the glycation at every stage and suppressed glycoxidation, possibly due to its anti-oxidative capacity and FYGL-BSA complex formation. Furthermore, we demonstrated in vivo that FYGL could alleviate postprandial hyperglycemia in db/db mice as well as AGE accumulation and vascular injury in diabetic rats. Overall, FYGL possesses anti-postprandial hyperglycemia and anti-glycation functions and would be potentially used in clinic for diabetes and related complication management.
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- Ying Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China; (Y.Z.); (Y.P.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China; (Y.Z.); (Y.P.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China; (Y.Z.); (Y.P.); (J.L.)
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.H.)
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.H.)
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China; (Y.Z.); (Y.P.); (J.L.)
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KHALIL N, ALFARIS NA, ALTAMIMI JZ. Potential health effects of tomato (lycopersicon esculentum) juice and hypoglycemic amelioration in the atherogenic indices between diabetic animal models. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.88222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Agarwood is a highly economically important medicinal herb with widespread uses; however, the difference between the biological activities of artificial and wild agarwood is unclear. In this study, the alcohol-soluble extracts of agarwood produced by fungi and natural agarwood were used to determine the differences between the overall biological activities. The antioxidant ability (the clearance rates of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2′-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS+) radicals, and total reducing power), anti-acetylcholinesterase, and anti-α-glucosidase activity were determined by ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry. The results indicated that with 2 mg/mL alcohol-soluble extracts, the scavenging DPPH radical rates of the artificial agarwood samples were 93.74–102.31% of that of the wild agarwood, and the ABTS+ radical clearance rates of the artificial agarwood samples were 75.38–95.52% of that of the natural agarwood. With 3.5 mg/mL alcohol-soluble extracts, the artificial agarwood samples had a total reducing power of 63.07–80.29% of that of the wild agarwood. With 4 mg/mL alcohol-soluble extract, the acetylcholinesterase activity inhibition rates of the artificial agarwood samples were 102.56–109.16% of that of the wild agarwood. With 1 mg/mL alcohol soluble extracts, the α-glucosidase effect inhibitions rates of the artificial agarwood samples were 68.32–100.39% of that of the wild agarwood.
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Zhang Y, Jin D, An X, Duan L, Duan Y, Lian F. Lychee Seed as a Potential Hypoglycemic Agent, and Exploration of its Underlying Mechanisms. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:737803. [PMID: 34690773 PMCID: PMC8531476 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.737803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Food is people's primal want. A reasonable diet and healthy food not only provide nutrients for human growth but also contribute to disease prevention and treatment, while following an unhealthy diet can lead to an increased risk of many diseases, especially metabolic disorders, such as diabetes. Nature is enriched with different food sources, and it seems that purely natural products are more in line with the current concept of health, which enhance the formation of the notion that "Food/Diet Supplements from Natural Sources as a Medicine." As a delicious fruit, the medicinal values such as anticancer, antibacterial, antioxidation, and antiglycating properties of lychee have been found. Lychee (Litchi in Chinese) is a subtropical fruit plant belonging to the family Sapindaceae. It has been widely cultivated in warm climates worldwide, particularly in China, for thousands of years. In recent years, various phytochemical components such as quercetin, procyanidin A2, and (2R)-naringenin-7-O-(3-O-αL-rhamnopyranosyl-β-D-glucopyranoside) have been identified in a lychee seed, which may lend a lychee seed as a relatively safe and inexpensive adjuvant treatment for diabetes and diabetic complications. In fact, accumulating evidence has shown that lychee seed, lychee seed extracts, and related compounds have promising antihyperglycemic activities, including improving insulin resistance, anti-inflammatory effect, lipid regulation, neuroprotection, antineurotoxic effect, and renoprotection effect. In this review, we summarized publications on antiglycemic effects and mechanisms of lychee seed, lychee seed extracts, and related compounds, which included their efficacies as a cure for diabetes and diabetic complications in cells, animals, and humans, attempting to obtain a robust evidence basis for the clinical application and value of lychee seed.
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- Yuehong Zhang
- Department of Endocrinology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Clinical department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Maher T, Ahmad Raus R, Daddiouaissa D, Ahmad F, Adzhar NS, Latif ES, Abdulhafiz F, Mohammed A. Medicinal Plants with Anti-Leukemic Effects: A Review. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26092741. [PMID: 34066963 PMCID: PMC8124366 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26092741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Leukemia is a leukocyte cancer that is characterized by anarchic growth of immature immune cells in the bone marrow, blood and spleen. There are many forms of leukemia, and the best course of therapy and the chance of a patient’s survival depend on the type of leukemic disease. Different forms of drugs have been used to treat leukemia. Due to the adverse effects associated with such therapies and drug resistance, the search for safer and more effective drugs remains one of the most challenging areas of research. Thus, new therapeutic approaches are important to improving outcomes. Almost half of the drugs utilized nowadays in treating cancer are from natural products and their derivatives. Medicinal plants have proven to be an effective natural source of anti-leukemic drugs. The cytotoxicity and the mechanisms underlying the toxicity of these plants to leukemic cells and their isolated compounds were investigated. Effort has been made throughout this comprehensive review to highlight the recent developments and milestones achieved in leukemia therapies using plant-derived compounds and the crude extracts from various medicinal plants. Furthermore, the mechanisms of action of these plants are discussed.
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- Tahani Maher
- Biotechnology Engineering Department, Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM), P.O. Box 10, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur 50728, Malaysia; (T.M.); (R.A.R.); (D.D.); (F.A.)
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- Biotechnology Engineering Department, Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM), P.O. Box 10, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur 50728, Malaysia; (T.M.); (R.A.R.); (D.D.); (F.A.)
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- Biotechnology Engineering Department, Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM), P.O. Box 10, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur 50728, Malaysia; (T.M.); (R.A.R.); (D.D.); (F.A.)
- International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), Level 3, KICT Building, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Jalan Gombak, Kuala Lumpur 53100, Malaysia
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- Biotechnology Engineering Department, Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM), P.O. Box 10, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur 50728, Malaysia; (T.M.); (R.A.R.); (D.D.); (F.A.)
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- Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology, Universiti Malaysia, Pekan Pahang, Kuantan 26600, Malaysia;
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- Centre for Toxicology and Health Risk Studies (CORE), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia;
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- Faculty of Agro-Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli, Kelantan 17600, Malaysia;
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- Faculty of Agro-Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli, Kelantan 17600, Malaysia;
- Correspondence:
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Qin G, Xu W, Liu J, Zhao L, Chen G. Purification, characterization and hypoglycemic activity of glycoproteins obtained from pea (Pisum sativum L.). FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2021.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Luo L, Wang Y, Zhang S, Guo L, Jia G, Lin W, Gao Z, Gao Y, Sun T. Preparation and characterization of selenium-rich polysaccharide from Phellinus igniarius and its effects on wound healing. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 264:117982. [PMID: 33910711 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.117982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The modified of polysaccharides show various bio-activities. In our work, Phellinus igniarius Selenium-enriched mycelias polysaccharides (PSeP) were prepared from Phellinus igniarius, and its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on injured mice were evaluated. The selenium content and physical properties of polysaccharides were characterized by GC, HPGPC, and FT-IR analysis. The results showed that PSeP could reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity as well as malondialdehyde (MDA) content. Meanwhile, it increased the enzyme activities of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and catalase (CAT). Finally, it showed obvious wound healing effects in vivo. Moreover, PSeP could clear the ROS without obvious cytotoxicity. PSeP could further improve its ability to clear ROS level to promote skin wound healing in mice three days in advance.
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- Lujun Luo
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Proteins and Peptides Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong Universities Key Laboratory of Biopharmaceuticals, School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Proteins and Peptides Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong Universities Key Laboratory of Biopharmaceuticals, School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Proteins and Peptides Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong Universities Key Laboratory of Biopharmaceuticals, School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Proteins and Peptides Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong Universities Key Laboratory of Biopharmaceuticals, School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Proteins and Peptides Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong Universities Key Laboratory of Biopharmaceuticals, School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Proteins and Peptides Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong Universities Key Laboratory of Biopharmaceuticals, School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, Shandong, China.
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Proteins and Peptides Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shandong Universities Key Laboratory of Biopharmaceuticals, School of Life Science and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China.
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Zhang Y, Li X, Yang Q, Zhang C, Song X, Wang W, Jia L, Zhang J. Antioxidation, anti-hyperlipidaemia and hepatoprotection of polysaccharides from Auricularia auricular residue. Chem Biol Interact 2020; 333:109323. [PMID: 33212049 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2020.109323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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As hyperlipidemia was a pathological progress by lipid dysfunctions, the present object was to investigate the hypolipidemic and hepatoprotective effects of Auricularia auricular residue polysaccharides (RPS) against HFE (high-fat emulsion) toxicities in mice. The structure analysis showed that the RPS was pyranose-polysaccharides mainly composed of glucose with the weight-average molecular weight of 2.00 × 105 Da. The in vivo experiments demonstrated that the RPS had potential hepatoprotections by enhancing the antioxidant and anti-hyperlipidaemia status, and could inhibit the increasing body weights. Besides, the RPS could improve the glucose utilization with the oral glucose tolerance test (120 min) of 5.04 ± 0.12 mmol/L at the dose of 400 mg/kg bw. The results in present study demonstrated that RPS could be used as a functional foods and natural medicines against the HFE-induced hyperlipidemia and its complications.
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- Yiwen Zhang
- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Tai'an, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, 271018, PR China.
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Liu X, Ren Z, Yu R, Chen S, Zhang J, Xu Y, Meng Z, Luo Y, Zhang W, Huang Y, Qin T. Structural characterization of enzymatic modification of Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide and its immune-enhancement activity. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 166:1396-1408. [PMID: 33166554 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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In this study, the enzyme degradation of Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide (HEP) was successfully modified with endo-rhamnosidase to obtain the enzymatic hydrolysis of Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide product (EHEP). The gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), high performance gel permeation chromatography (HPGPC), Fourier transformed infrared spectrometry (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic particle microscopy (AFM), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and particle size distribution were used to characterize polysaccharides. In vitro, EHEP significantly enhanced the phagocytosis, NO, CD40 and CD86 by macrophage than HEP. In vivo, female Balb/c mice were injected respectively with EHEP and HEP after administrated with cyclophosphamide, once a day for 7 days. On days 11, the morphology and structure of jejunal sections, immunofluorescence of spleen and peritoneal macrophages were determined. These results indicated that the enzymatic hydrolysis product could enhance the activation of peritoneal macrophages, and enhance the immunomodulation function of HEP. This study demonstrated that enzymatic modification was an effective method to improve the activities of HEP, and could be developed as a potential technology for use in pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical industry.
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- Xiaopan Liu
- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China.
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Sulaiman F, Ahmad Azam A, Ahamad Bustamam MS, Fakurazi S, Abas F, Lee YX, Ismail AA, Mohd Faudzi SM, Ismail IS. Metabolite Profiles of Red and Yellow Watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus) Cultivars Using a 1H-NMR Metabolomics Approach. Molecules 2020; 25:E3235. [PMID: 32679913 PMCID: PMC7397335 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25143235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 05/31/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Watermelon, a widely commercialized fruit, is famous for its thirst-quenching property. The broad range of cultivars, which give rise to distinct color and taste, can be attributed to the differences in their chemical profile, especially that of the carotenoids and volatile compounds. In order to understand this distribution properly, water extracts of red and yellow watermelon pulps with predominantly polar metabolites were subjected to proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR) analysis. Deuterium oxide (D2O) and deuterated chloroform (CDCl3) solvents were used to capture both polar and non-polar metabolites from the same sample. Thirty-six metabolites, of which six are carotenoids, were identified from the extracts. The clustering of the compounds was determined using unsupervised principal component analysis (PCA) and further grouping was achieved using supervised orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA). The presence of lycopene, β-carotene, lutein, and prolycopene in the red watermelon plays an important role in its differentiation from the yellow cultivar. A marked difference in metabolite distribution was observed between the NMR solvents used as evidenced from the PCA model. OPLS-DA and relative quantification of the metabolites, on the other hand, helped in uncovering the discriminating metabolites of the red and yellow watermelon cultivars from the same solvent system.
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- Fadzil Sulaiman
- Laboratory of Natural Products, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (F.S.); (A.A.A.); (M.S.A.B.); (F.A.); (Y.X.L.); (A.A.I.); (S.M.M.F.)
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- Laboratory of Natural Products, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (F.S.); (A.A.A.); (M.S.A.B.); (F.A.); (Y.X.L.); (A.A.I.); (S.M.M.F.)
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- Laboratory of Natural Products, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (F.S.); (A.A.A.); (M.S.A.B.); (F.A.); (Y.X.L.); (A.A.I.); (S.M.M.F.)
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- Laboratory of Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia;
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- Laboratory of Natural Products, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (F.S.); (A.A.A.); (M.S.A.B.); (F.A.); (Y.X.L.); (A.A.I.); (S.M.M.F.)
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- Laboratory of Natural Products, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (F.S.); (A.A.A.); (M.S.A.B.); (F.A.); (Y.X.L.); (A.A.I.); (S.M.M.F.)
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- Laboratory of Natural Products, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (F.S.); (A.A.A.); (M.S.A.B.); (F.A.); (Y.X.L.); (A.A.I.); (S.M.M.F.)
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- Laboratory of Natural Products, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (F.S.); (A.A.A.); (M.S.A.B.); (F.A.); (Y.X.L.); (A.A.I.); (S.M.M.F.)
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- Laboratory of Natural Products, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (F.S.); (A.A.A.); (M.S.A.B.); (F.A.); (Y.X.L.); (A.A.I.); (S.M.M.F.)
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Zhao L, Wang K, Wang K, Zhu J, Hu Z. Nutrient components, health benefits, and safety of litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.): A review. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2020; 19:2139-2163. [PMID: 33337091 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Revised: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) is a tropical to subtropical fruit that is widely cultivated in more than 20 countries worldwide. It is normally consumed as fresh or processed and has become one of the most popular fruits because it has a delicious flavor, attractive color, and high nutritive value. Whole litchi fruits have been used not only as a food source but also for medicinal purposes. As a traditional Chinese medicine, litchi has been used for centuries to treat stomach ulcers, diabetes, cough, diarrhea, and dyspepsia, as well as to kill intestinal worms. Both in vitro and in vivo studies have indicated that whole litchi fruits exhibit antioxidant, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, hypolipidemic, and antiobesity activities and show anticancer, antiatherosclerotic, hypotensive, neuroprotective, and immunomodulatory activities. The health benefits of litchi have been attributed to its wide range of nutritional components, among which polysaccharides and polyphenols have been proven to possess various beneficial properties. The diversity and composition of litchi polysaccharides and polyphenols have vital influences on their biological activities. In addition, consuming fresh litchi and its products could lead to some adverse reactions for some people such as pruritus, urticaria, swelling of the lips, swelling of the throat, dyspnea, or diarrhea. These safety problems are probably caused by the soluble protein in litchi that could cause anaphylactic and inflammatory reactions. To achieve reasonable applications of litchi in the food, medical and cosmetics industries, this review focuses on recent findings related to the nutrient components, health benefits, and safety of litchi.
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- Lei Zhao
- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agricultural, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agricultural, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Energy Technology, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agricultural, Guangzhou, China
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Li Y, Qin G, Cheng C, Yuan B, Huang D, Cheng S, Cao C, Chen G. Purification, characterization and anti-tumor activities of polysaccharides from Ecklonia kurome obtained by three different extraction methods. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 150:1000-1010. [PMID: 31751739 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.10.216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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To investigate and compare the effects of different extraction methods on the structure and anti-tumor activity of Ecklonia kurome polysaccharides (EP), three techniques, namely hot water extraction (HW), ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UA) and enzyme-assisted extraction (EA), were used to extract EP, and three crude EPs were purified by DEAE-cellulose and gel filtration chromatography. The significant antitumor active components in each method were screened by MTT assay and named as HW-EP5, UA-EP4 and EA-EP3, respectively. The molecular weight, FT-IR assay and NMR showed that HW-EP5, UA-EP4 and EA-EP3 were pyran polysaccharides with a molecular weight of 14,466, 15,922 and 16,947 Da, respectively. HW-EP5 contained the most monosaccharides and the highest content of sulfate and uronic acid. HW-EP5 had an even and smooth sheet-like appearance, while UA-EP4 and EA-EP3 exhibited irregular and rough fragments. All three polysaccharides can inhibit the migration of human breast cancer cells (MCF-7) and promote its apoptosis. All three polysaccharides promoted caspase activity during apoptosis. HW-EP5 and UA-EP4 up-regulated the expression of proapoptotic proteins Bax and p53, while EA-EP3 only up-regulated the expression of p53. These experimental results indicate that Ecklonia kurome polysaccharides, especially HW-EP5, have great potential as a natural medicine for the treatment of breast cancer.
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- Ying Li
- Department of Food Quality and Safety/National R&D Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine Processing, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Food Quality and Safety/National R&D Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine Processing, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Food Quality and Safety/National R&D Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine Processing, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Food Quality and Safety/National R&D Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine Processing, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Food Quality and Safety/National R&D Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine Processing, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Food Quality and Safety/National R&D Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine Processing, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Food Quality and Safety/National R&D Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine Processing, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Food Quality and Safety/National R&D Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine Processing, China Pharmaceutical University, 639 Longmian Avenue, Nanjing 210009, China.
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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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Li J, Huang SY, Deng Q, Li G, Su G, Liu J, David Wang HM. Extraction and characterization of phenolic compounds with antioxidant and antimicrobial activities from pickled radish. Food Chem Toxicol 2019; 136:111050. [PMID: 31843533 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2019.111050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Revised: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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The pickled radish can be kept at room temperature for years without spoilage. 2,6-dihydroxyacetophenone (DHAP), 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (HBA), and 4-hydroxyphenethyl alcohol (4-HPEA) were first found from the pickled radish. The structures of three phenolic compounds were elucidated by analysis of their nuclear magnetic resonance and high-resolution electro-spray ionization mass spectrometry data. All these phenolic compounds showed good free radical scavenging capacity except HBA. Both DHAP and 4-HPEA also showed high ferric reducing ability. DHAP showed good antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, and Canidia albicans. HBA demonstrated antimicrobial activity against E. coli and C. albicans but not B. subtilis. Based on the results of MTT assay, these compounds did not show cytotoxicity to LO2 cell line. All results indicated the pickled radish had antioxidant and antimicrobial phenolic compounds. To the best of our knowledge, this report is the first to answer partially the question of why pickled foods can be kept at room temperature for years without spoilage based on the evidence of three phenolic compounds.
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- Jian Li
- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, China; Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food, Xiamen, 361021, China.
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, China; Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, China; Graduate Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, 402, Taiwan; Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, China Medical University, Taichung, 404, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 807, Taiwan.
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Mehditabar H, Razavi SMA, Javidi F. Influence of pumpkin puree and guar gum on the bioactive, rheological, thermal and sensory properties of ice cream. INT J DAIRY TECHNOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/1471-0307.12658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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- Hossein Mehditabar
- Department of Food Science and Technology Food Hydrocolloids Research Centre Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM) POBox 91775‐1163 Mashhad Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology Food Hydrocolloids Research Centre Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM) POBox 91775‐1163 Mashhad Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology Food Hydrocolloids Research Centre Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM) POBox 91775‐1163 Mashhad Iran
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Yin Z, Zhang W, Zhang J, Liu H, Guo Q, Chen L, Wang J, Kang W. Two Novel Polysaccharides in Psoralea corylifolia L and anti-A549 Lung Cancer Cells Activity In Vitro. Molecules 2019; 24:E3733. [PMID: 31623207 PMCID: PMC6833038 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24203733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Revised: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Two novel water soluble heteroglycan (PCp-I and PCp-II) with anti-A549 lung cancer cells activity were isolated from Psoralea corylifolia L. Their average molecular weights were 2.721 × 104 and 2.850 × 104. PCp-I and PCp-II had the same monosaccharide composition, but their molar ratios were different. Based on methylation and NMR spectroscopy, the part structure of PCp-I was identified. The results of scanning electron microscope (SEM) showed that PCp-I had an irregular porous structure and PCp-II was flaky and irregularly curved. The results of thermogravimetry-differential scanning calorimetry (TG-DSC) showed that PCp-I and PCp-II had good thermal stability. Furthermore, PCp-I and PCp-II exhibited significant anti-A549 lung cancer cells activity (IC50 = 64.84 and 126.30 μM) in vitro.
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- Zhenhua Yin
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Drug Discovery of Small Molecules, Zhengzhou 450063, China.
- Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Research, Huanghe Science and Technology College, Zhengzhou 450063, China.
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- Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Research, Huanghe Science and Technology College, Zhengzhou 450063, China.
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Drug Discovery of Small Molecules, Zhengzhou 450063, China.
- Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Research, Huanghe Science and Technology College, Zhengzhou 450063, China.
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Drug Discovery of Small Molecules, Zhengzhou 450063, China.
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Drug Discovery of Small Molecules, Zhengzhou 450063, China.
- Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Research, Huanghe Science and Technology College, Zhengzhou 450063, China.
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- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Drug Discovery of Small Molecules, Zhengzhou 450063, China.
- Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Research, Huanghe Science and Technology College, Zhengzhou 450063, China.
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- National R & D Center for Edible Fungus Processing Technology, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China.
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- Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Research, Huanghe Science and Technology College, Zhengzhou 450063, China.
- National R & D Center for Edible Fungus Processing Technology, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China.
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Zhao H, Li H, Feng Y, Zhang Y, Yuan F, Zhang J, Ren H, Jia L. Mycelium Polysaccharides from Termitomyces albuminosus Attenuate CCl 4-Induced Chronic Liver Injury Via Inhibiting TGFβ1/Smad3 and NF-κB Signal Pathways. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20194872. [PMID: 31575049 PMCID: PMC6801384 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20194872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Revised: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 09/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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A major fraction (MPT-W), eluted by deionized water, was extracted from mycelium polysaccharides of Termitomyces albuminosus (MPT), and its antioxidant, anti-fibrosis, and anti-inflammatory activities in CCl4-induced chronic liver injury mice, as well as preliminary characterizations, were evaluated. The results showed that MPT-W was a polysaccharide of α- and β-configurations containing xylose (Xyl), fucose (Fuc), mannose (Man), galactose (Gal), and glucose (Glc) with a molar ratio of 0.29:8.67:37.89:35.98:16.60 by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. Its molecular weight (Mw), obtained by high-performance gel permeation chromatography (HPGPC), was 1.30 × 105 Da. The antioxidant assays in vitro showed that MPT-W displayed scavenging free-radical abilities. Based on the data of in vivo experiments, MPT-W could inhibit TGFβ1/Smad3 and NF-κB pathways; decrease the level and activity of cytochrome P4502E1 (CYP2E1), malonaldehyde (MDA) and serum enzyme; activate the HO-1/Nrf2 pathway; and increase antioxidant enzymes to protect the liver in CCl4-induced chronic liver injury mice. Therefore, MPT-W could be a potentially natural and functional resource contributing to antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and anti-inflammatory effects with potential health benefits.
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- Huajie Zhao
- Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Science, Jinan 250100, China.
- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China.
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China.
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China.
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China.
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China.
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China.
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- Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Science, Jinan 250100, China.
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China.
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Zhu XR, Wang H, Sun J, Yang B, Duan XW, Jiang YM. Pericarp and seed of litchi and longan fruits: constituent, extraction, bioactive activity, and potential utilization. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 2019; 20:503-512. [PMID: 31090276 PMCID: PMC6568221 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.b1900161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2019] [Accepted: 04/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) and longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) fruits have a succulent and white aril with a brown seed and are becoming popular worldwide. The two fruits have been used in traditional Chinese medicine as popular herbs in the treatment of neural pain, swelling, and cardiovascular disease. The pericarp and seed portions as the by-products of litchi and longan fruits are estimated to be approximately 30% of the dry weight of the whole fruit and are rich in bioactive constituents. In the recent years, many biological activities, such as tyrosinase inhibitory, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, anti-glycated, and anti-cancer activities, as well as memory-increasing effects, have been reported for the litchi and longan pericarp and seed extracts, indicating a potentially significant contribution to human health. With the increasing production of litchi and longan fruits, enhanced utilization of the two fruit by-products for their inherent bioactive constituents in relation to pharmacological effects is urgently needed. This paper reviews the current advances in the extraction, processing, identification, and biological and pharmacological activities of constituents from litchi and longan by-products. Potential utilization of litchi and longan pericarps and seeds in relation to further research is also discussed.
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- Xiang-rong Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Sustainable Utilization, Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- Institute of Post-harvest Technology of Agricultural Products, College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Agro-food Science and Technology Research Institute, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning 530007, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Sustainable Utilization, Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Sustainable Utilization, Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Sustainable Utilization, Key Laboratory of Post-Harvest Handling of Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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Saravanan C, Kavitake D, Kandasamy S, Devi PB, Shetty PH. Production, partial characterization and antioxidant properties of exopolysaccharide α-d-glucan produced by Leuconostoc lactis KC117496 isolated from an idli batter. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2019; 56:159-166. [PMID: 30728557 PMCID: PMC6342803 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-018-3469-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 10/16/2018] [Accepted: 10/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Exopolysaccharide (EPS) produced from Leuconostoc lactis KC117496 isolated from the naturally fermented idli batter has been reported earlier. Here, study aimed to optimize the carbon source to enhance the yield of EPS production, partial characterization and antioxidant activity of α-d-glucan EPS. Among different disaccharides (sucrose, maltose, lactose) and monosaccharides (glucose, galactose and fructose), combination of sucrose and glucose at 2% showed highest EPS production of 4.55 g/L in MRS medium. The molecular weight was identified as ~ 4.428 × 103 kDa with MALDI-TOF mass spectroscopy. 1D and 2D NMR results exhibited the presence of α-1-6 and α-1-3 linked glucose revealed EPS as a glucan. Antioxidant properties of glucan (500 µg/mL) revealed the significant oxidation alleviation potential such as DPPH (74%) and Hydroxyl radical activity (97.8%), whereas metal chelating activity (70%) was lower as compare to control standard. These characteristics of glucan EPS reveals its potential application in food and pharmaceutical industry.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, 605014 India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, 605014 India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, 605014 India
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Ren Z, Liu W, Song X, Qi Y, Zhang C, Gao Z, Zhang J, Jia L. Antioxidant and anti-inflammation of enzymatic-hydrolysis residue polysaccharides by Lentinula edodes. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 120:811-822. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.08.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2018] [Revised: 08/22/2018] [Accepted: 08/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Tamiello CS, Adami ER, de Oliveira NMT, Acco A, Iacomini M, Cordeiro LM. Structural features of polysaccharides from edible jambo (Syzygium jambos) fruits and antitumor activity of extracted pectins. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 118:1414-1421. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.06.164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2018] [Revised: 05/29/2018] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Shen SG, Jia SR, Wu YK, Yan RR, Lin YH, Zhao DX, Han PP. Effect of culture conditions on the physicochemical properties and antioxidant activities of polysaccharides from Nostoc flagelliforme. Carbohydr Polym 2018; 198:426-433. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.06.111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2018] [Revised: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Expression of Bioactive Lunasin Peptide in Transgenic Rice Grains for the Application in Functional Food. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23092373. [PMID: 30227638 PMCID: PMC6225134 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23092373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2018] [Revised: 09/02/2018] [Accepted: 09/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Lunasin, a bioactive peptide initially isolated from soybean, has anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activity. Due its great application value, lunasin seems to be a candidate gene in improving the nutritional value of crops. In this study, lunasin was inserted into the rice genome to evaluate whether it was feasible to express lunasin using the rice expression system and improve the bioactivity of protein in rice for our needs. We generatedlunasin-overexpressing rice lines, and chose three independent transgenic rice lines for further study. The lunasin content in trans-lunasin rice detected by UPLC-MS/MS was 1.01 × 10−3 g·kg−1 dry rice flour with grease removal in the lunasin extracts. The antioxidant efficacy of LET (lunasin-enriched fraction from trans-lunasin rice) and PEW (peptide-enriched fraction from wild type rice) was compared. Due to the presence of lunasin, LET showed higher (p < 0.05) antioxidant activity than PEW. LET exhibited high DPPH radical scavenging activity (IC50 value, 8 g·L−1), strong ABTS+ radical scavenging activity (IC50 value, 1.18 g·L−1), and great oxygen radical scavenging activity (170 μmol·L−1 Trolox equivalents when the concentration reached 4 g·L−1). Moreover, LET presented significantly higher (p < 0.05) anti-inflammatory activity on macrophage cells, and the NO production and the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, MCP1, and TNF-α) were significantly inhibited by LET. However, because of the low purity, LET showed weaker antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity when compared to the Lunasin standard. These results suggested that it is feasible to use the rice expression system to express the exogenous lunasin in rice, and lunasin-overexpressing rice seems to be a candidate resource for application in functional food. Rice rich in lunasin is beneficial for human health, and could be used as a functional food in the diets of cancer and obese patients in the future.
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Lu CW, Yin YG. Comparison of antioxidant activity of ginseng root extracts obtained by pulsed electric field and hydrolytic enzyme processing. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/185/1/012005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Zhang HN, Ma HL, Zhou CS, Yan Y, Yin XL, Yan JK. Enhanced production and antioxidant activity of endo-polysaccharides from Phellinus igniarius mutants screened by low power He-Ne laser and ultraviolet induction. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcdf.2016.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Wang W, Wu Z, Wang X, Li C, Zhang K, Zhou J, Cheng S, Lu F. Enzymatic hydrolysis combined with high-pressure homogenisation for the preparation of polysaccharide-based nanoparticles from the by-product of Flammulina velutipes. Int J Food Sci Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.13836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Wenhang Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety; Tianjin 300457 China
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety; Ministry of Education; Tianjin University of Science and Technology; Tianjin 300457 China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety; Ministry of Education; Tianjin University of Science and Technology; Tianjin 300457 China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety; Ministry of Education; Tianjin University of Science and Technology; Tianjin 300457 China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety; Ministry of Education; Tianjin University of Science and Technology; Tianjin 300457 China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety; Ministry of Education; Tianjin University of Science and Technology; Tianjin 300457 China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety; Ministry of Education; Tianjin University of Science and Technology; Tianjin 300457 China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety; Ministry of Education; Tianjin University of Science and Technology; Tianjin 300457 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety; Tianjin 300457 China
- College of Biotechnology; Tianjin University of Science & Technology; Tianjin 300457 China
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Yi Y, Lamikanra O, Sun J, Wang LM, Min T, Wang HX. Activity diversity structure-activity relationship of polysaccharides from lotus root varieties. Carbohydr Polym 2018; 190:67-76. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.11.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2017] [Revised: 11/13/2017] [Accepted: 11/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Seedevi P, Moovendhan M, Sudharsan S, Sivasankar P, Sivakumar L, Vairamani S, Shanmugam A. Isolation and chemical characteristics of rhamnose enriched polysaccharide from Grateloupia lithophila. Carbohydr Polym 2018; 195:486-494. [PMID: 29805003 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Revised: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 05/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The crude polysaccharide was extracted from Grateloupia lithophila through hot-water extraction and deproteinization. Further, fractionated by anion-exchange column using Q-Sepharose and purified by gel-permeation chromatography using Sepharose 4-LB column. The crude and purified polysaccharide contains high carbohydrate (75.7 and 89.7%), ash (18.2 and 3.2%) and moisture (14.8 and 1.3%); the protein and uronic acid were absent. The molecular weight of crude, fractionated and purified polysaccharide was found to be 37 kDa, 29 kDa and 24 kDa. The monosaccharide composition of the crude polysaccharide was found to be having rhamnose (79.82%), fructose (8.38%), galactose (3.95%), xylose (3.31%) and glucose (1.48%); whereas the purified polysaccharide reported higher amount of rhamnose (95.88%), 1.13% of xylose and 2.21% of fructose. The structural elucidation of the purified polysaccharide was conformed as α-l-rhamnose through polarimetry, FT-IR and 1H NMR spectroscopy.
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- Palaniappan Seedevi
- Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, 608 502, Tamil Nadu, India; Department of Environmental Science, Periyar University, Salem, 636011, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, 608 502, Tamil Nadu, India; Bioengineering and Drug Design Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M), Chennai, 600036, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Food Quality and Safety Institute for Postharvest and Food Sciences, The Volcani Center, Agriculture Research Organisation, Rishon LeZion, 7528809, Israel
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- Department of Environmental Science, Periyar University, Salem, 636011, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, Periyar University, Salem, 636011, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, 608 502, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, 608 502, Tamil Nadu, India
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Characterization, anti-oxidation and anti-inflammation of polysaccharides by Hypsizygus marmoreus against LPS-induced toxicity on lung. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 111:121-128. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Revised: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Purification and fermentation characteristics of exopolysaccharide from Fomitopsis castaneus Imaz. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 105:213-218. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.06.128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2016] [Revised: 05/31/2017] [Accepted: 06/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Tang Y, Yu C, Wu J, Chen H, Zeng Y, Wang X, Yang L, Mei Q, Cao S, Qin D. Lychee seed extract protects against neuronal injury and improves cognitive function in rats with type II diabetes mellitus with cognitive impairment. Int J Mol Med 2017; 41:251-263. [PMID: 29138799 PMCID: PMC5746317 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2017.3245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2016] [Accepted: 10/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Lychee seed is a traditional Chinese medicine and has many beneficial effects such as modulation of blood sugar and lipids, antioxidation, antivirus and antitumor. Studies have indicated that type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) share common biological mechanisms including insulin resistance, impaired glucose metabolism, β-amyloid (Aβ) formation, oxidative stress and presence of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). The present study investigated the effects of lychee seed extract (LSE) on neuroprotection, cognitive function improvement and possible underlying mechanisms in a rat model of T2DM with cognitive impairment. We analyzed the chemical profile of LSE using a UHPLC-SPD chromatogram and evaluated its effect on the improvement of spatial learning and memory of rats by a Morris water maze. The levels of glucose, insulin, Aβ, AGEs, Tau protein and acetylcholinesterase in the blood and/or hippocampus of rats were determined by blood-glucose meter, radioimmunoassay, chemical chromatometry, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and immunohistochemical analysis, respectively. Results demonstrated that LSE consists of eight major and around 20 minor ingredients, and it remarkably prevents neuronal injury and improves cognitive functions in T2DM rats. The levels of glucose, insulin, Aβ, AGEs and Tau protein were significantly increased in the blood and/or hippocampus of T2DM rats, while LSE remarkably decreased their levels compared to vehicle treatment (P<0.01). The possible mechanisms may be associated with IR improvement and decreased formations of Aβ, AGEs and Tau protein in the hippocampus of T2DM rats. LSE may be developed as the agent for the treatment of T2DM and/or AD clinically.
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- Yong Tang
- Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Preclinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Chengdu Analytical Applications Center, Shimadzu (China) Co., Ltd., Chengdu, Sichuan 610063, P.R. China
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- Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Laboratory of Cancer Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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Yoo SH, Chang YH. Effects of Extraction Methods on In Vitro Biological Capacities and Rheological Properties of Polysaccharides from Red Pepper Stems. Prev Nutr Food Sci 2017; 22:223-230. [PMID: 29043221 PMCID: PMC5642805 DOI: 10.3746/pnf.2017.22.3.223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 08/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The purposes of this study were to produce polysaccharides from red pepper stems using different extraction methods and evaluate their chemical composition, in vitro biological capacities, and rheological properties. Two polysaccharides were extracted from red pepper stems using an autoclave and alkali treatments, and the extracts were named PAU and PAL, respectively. The contents of total phenolics and flavonoids were significantly higher in PAU than those in PAL. PAU exhibited greater scavenging activities on 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radicals, 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt radicals, superoxide radicals, and nitrite compared to PAL, suggesting that PAU served as better antioxidants. Similarly, in vitro inhibitory abilities against carbohydrate hydrolyzing enzymes of PAU were higher than those of PAL. Steady shear rheological analysis demonstrated that PAU showed higher psuedoplastic shear-thinning behavior compared to PAL. Based on the results from dynamic shear rheological properties, it was found that both samples had predominantly viscous behavior rather than elastic behavior.
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- Sang-Hun Yoo
- Department of Asian Cuisine and Culinary Arts, Youngsan University, Busan 48015, Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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Wu X, Li R, Zhao Y, Liu Y. Separation of polysaccharides from Spirulina platensis by HSCCC with ethanol-ammonium sulfate ATPS and their antioxidant activities. Carbohydr Polym 2017; 173:465-472. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2017] [Revised: 05/19/2017] [Accepted: 06/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Ren G, Zhu Y, Shi Z, Li J. Detection of lunasin in quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) and the in vitro evaluation of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2017; 97:4110-4116. [PMID: 28218804 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.8278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2016] [Revised: 02/15/2017] [Accepted: 02/15/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lunasin is a novel cancer-preventive peptide that has been detected in various plants. However, the presence and bioactivity of lunasin in quinoa have not been demonstrated. RESULTS Lunasin was detected in quinoa using ultrahigh-pressure liquid chromatography-electrosparay ionization-mass spectrometry. The content in 15 quinoa samples ranged from 1.01 × 10-3 g kg-1 dry seed to 4.89 × 10-3 g kg-1 dry seed. Significant differences (P < 0.05) in lunasin content among different cultivars (yy22, xsg86, xsg59, yy30 and yy19) from the same area and the same cultivar from different areas (Hainan, Hebei and Shanxi provinces) were observed. The lunasin isolated and purified from quinoa (QLP) exhibited a weak DPPH radical scavenging activity (no IC50 value), but a strong ABTS+ radical scavenging activity (IC50 value, 1.45 g L-1 ) and oxygen radical scavenging activity (40.06 µmol L-1 Trolox equivalents/g QLP when the concentration was 3.20 g L-1 ). In addition, QLP inhibited the production of nitric oxide (NO), tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 on lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages by up to 44.77%, 39.81% and 33.50%, respectively, at a concentration of 0.40 g L-1 . CONCLUSION Taken together, these findings indicate that lunasin presents in quinoa and is bioactive, which strengthens the recommendations for the development of quinoa-based functional foods. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Guixing Ren
- College of Pharmacy and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
- Institute of Crop Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Crop Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux, Belgium
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- Institute of Crop Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux, Belgium
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- Beijing Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Beijing, China
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Ren Z, Li J, Xu N, Zhang J, Song X, Wang X, Gao Z, Jing H, Li S, Zhang C, Liu M, Zhao H, Jia L. Anti-hyperlipidemic and antioxidant effects of alkali-extractable mycelia polysaccharides by Pleurotus eryngii var. tuolensis. Carbohydr Polym 2017; 175:282-292. [PMID: 28917868 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2017] [Revised: 07/04/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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In this study, we noted that the Al-MPS from Pleurotus eryngii var. tuolensis provoked pharmacological effects on blood lipid profiles and oxidative stress. Animal studies demonstrated that Al-MPS showed potential effects on relieving hyperlipidemia and preventing oxidative stress, reflecting by decreasing the levels of serum enzyme activities (ALP, ALT and AST), restoring the activities of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, GSH-Px, CAT and T-AOC), down-regulating the MDA and LPO contents, as well as remitting the hepatic and cardiac tissues injury, respectively. The serum levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, VLDL-C, and HDL-C on mice treated with Al-MPS (500mg/kg bw) reached 2.48±0.08, 1.24±0.03, 0.84±0.02, 0.34±0.02, and 1.80±0.03mmol/L, which were lower/higher against the hyperlipidemia mice. The results clearly indicated that the Al-MPS could be used as a beneficial health food and potentially natural candidate medicine in preventing the high-fat emulsion-induced hyperlipidemia.
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- Zhenzhen Ren
- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer, Ministry of Agriculture/Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, PR China.
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Wang W, Li C, Du G, Zhang X, Zhang H. Characteristics and Rheological Properties of Polysaccharide Nanoparticles from Edible Mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes). J Food Sci 2017; 82:687-693. [DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.13626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2016] [Revised: 12/06/2016] [Accepted: 12/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Wenhang Wang
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education; Tianjin Univ. of Science and Technology; Tianjin 300457 China
- Engineering Research Center of Food Biotechnology, Ministry of Education; Tianjin Univ. of Science and Technology; Tianjin 300457 China
- Limerick Pulp and Paper Centre, Dept. of Chemical Engineering; Univ. of New Brunswick; Fredericton NB E3B5A3 Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education; Tianjin Univ. of Science and Technology; Tianjin 300457 China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education; Tianjin Univ. of Science and Technology; Tianjin 300457 China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education; Tianjin Univ. of Science and Technology; Tianjin 300457 China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education; Tianjin Univ. of Science and Technology; Tianjin 300457 China
- Engineering Research Center of Food Biotechnology, Ministry of Education; Tianjin Univ. of Science and Technology; Tianjin 300457 China
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Wang X, Wu J, Yu C, Tang Y, Liu J, Chen H, Jin B, Mei Q, Cao S, Qin D. Lychee Seed Saponins Improve Cognitive Function and Prevent Neuronal Injury via Inhibiting Neuronal Apoptosis in a Rat Model of Alzheimer's Disease. Nutrients 2017; 9:nu9020105. [PMID: 28165366 PMCID: PMC5331536 DOI: 10.3390/nu9020105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2016] [Revised: 12/19/2016] [Accepted: 01/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Lychee seed is a traditional Chinese medicine and possesses many activities, including hypoglycemia, liver protection, antioxidation, antivirus, and antitumor. However, its effect on neuroprotection is still unclear. The present study investigated the effects of lychee seed saponins (LSS) on neuroprotection and associated mechanisms. We established a rat model of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by injecting Aβ25–35 into the lateral ventricle of rats and evaluated the effect of LSS on spatial learning and memory ability via the Morris water maze. Neuronal apoptosis was analyzed by hematoxylin and eosin stain and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (Tdt)-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling analysis, and mRNA expression of caspase-3 and protein expressions of Bax and Bcl-2 by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blotting, respectively. The results showed that LSS remarkably improved cognitive function and alleviated neuronal injury by inhibiting apoptosis in the hippocampus of AD rats. Furthermore, the mRNA expression of caspase-3 and the protein expression of Bax were downregulated, while the protein expression of Bcl-2 and the ratio of Bcl-2/Bax were increased by LSS. We demonstrate that LSS significantly improves cognitive function and prevent neuronal injury in the AD rats via regulation of the apoptosis pathway. Therefore, LSS may be developed as a nutritional supplement and sold as a drug for AD prevention and/or treatment.
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- Xiuling Wang
- Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan, China.
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- Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Preclinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan, China.
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- Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan, China.
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- Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan, China.
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- Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan, China.
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- Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan, China.
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- Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan, China.
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- Laboratory of Cancer Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan, China.
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- Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan, China.
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Lee W, Kang N, Kim EA, Yang HW, Oh JY, Fernando IPS, Kim KN, Ahn G, Jeon YJ. Radioprotective effects of a polysaccharide purified from Lactobacillus plantarum-fermented Ishige okamurae against oxidative stress caused by gamma ray-irradiation in zebrafish in vivo model. J Funct Foods 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2016.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Koul B, Singh J. Lychee Biology and Biotechnology. THE LYCHEE BIOTECHNOLOGY 2017. [PMCID: PMC7121025 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-3644-6_5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Lychee (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) is one of the revered members of the soapberry family Sapindaceae which includes 150 genera and 2000 species. It is a tropical and subtropical fruit tree which is native to Fujian and Guangdong regions of China and is cultivated as an important commercial fruit crop in many parts of the world. It is famous for its fragrant and sugary flavour. After China, India is at the second position in the production of lychee in the world. The varieties with large pulp, small seeds and noteworthy flavour are of great interest among the consumers and farmers. Lychee fruit took tremendous attention of scientists as it contains ample amounts of anti-oxidants, vitamins and fibre. Moreover, the plant parts possess considerable anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-tumour and anti-oxidant properties. Propagation of lychee from seeds is difficult and not practicable because of longer juvenile period and non-viable, abortive and genetically diverse nature of the seedlings. However, the techniques such as cell, tissue and organ culture (micropropagation) can overcome the difficulties of lychee propagation. Very limited efforts have been made in its varietal improvement through hybridization and modern breeding techniques. In a nutshell, lychee is an important commercial fruit crop, and there is a need to develop technical research so as to sustain and enhance its yield, postharvest management, medicinal value and marketing. This chapter comprises of botanical description, cultivation, medicinal uses, micropropagation and trading of Litchi chinensis.
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