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Zhao Y, Gu M, Jiang P, Fang S, Yan N, Kong F, Ma D, Ren D, Pang X, Qiu J. Characterisation of aroma compounds, sensory characteristics, and bioactive components of a new type of huangjiu fermented with Chinese wild rice (Zizania latifolia). Food Chem 2024; 452:139524. [PMID: 38703742 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
Abstract
Chinese wild rice (CWR) is a nutritious and healthy whole grain, worth developing. To develop and use its value, a new type of huangjiu was brewed with CWR, and the flavour characteristics, sensory quality, functional and bioactive components were evaluated. CWR (67 flavour substances) and glutinous rice (GR)-CWR huangjiu (62 flavour substances) had a better flavour than GR huangjiu (54 flavour substances), and the overall style of GR-CWR huangjiu was more skewed towards GR. The fruity, honey, caramel-like, herb and smoky aroma attributes of CWR huangjiu were higher than those of GR huangjiu (P < 0.05), while only the alcoholic was weaker (P < 0.05) due to the lower alcohol content. The huangjiu brewed using CWR had a better taste than that brewed using only GR. Furthermore, CWR huangjiu had the highest content of total dietary fiber (732.0 ± 15.2 mg/100 g), followed by GR-CWR (307.0 ± 8.5 mg/100 g), and GR (127.0 ± 2.3 mg/100 g). CWR huangjiu also had the highest total phenolic compounds (3.32 ± 0.05 mg/100 g/%vol) and total saponins (2.46 ± 0.03 mg/100 g/%vol) contents, followed by GR-CWR and GR. This study provides guidance for exploring further possibilities for CWR in the future.
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- Yuzong Zhao
- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266001, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266001, China
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- Qingdao Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center, Qingdao 266199, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266001, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266001, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266001, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266001, China.
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266001, China.
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Li W, Li Y, Zhang B, Ma Q, Hu H, Ding A, Shang L, Zong Z, Zhao W, Chen H, Zhang H, Zhang Z, Yan N. Overexpression of ZlMYB1 and ZlMYB2 increases flavonoid contents and antioxidant capacity and enhances the inhibition of α-glucosidase and tyrosinase activity in rice seeds. Food Chem 2024; 460:140670. [PMID: 39106747 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140670] [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: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/09/2024]
Abstract
Anthocyanins are natural flavonoids with a high antioxidant power and many associated health benefits, but most rice produce little amounts of these compounds. In this study, 141 MYB transcription factors in 15 chromosomes, including the nucleus-localised ZlMYB1 (Zla03G003370) and ZlMYB2 (Zla15G015220), were discovered in Zizania latifolia. Overexpression of ZlMYB1 or ZlMYB2 in rice seeds induced black pericarps, and flavonoid content, antioxidant capacity, and α-glucosidase and tyrosinase inhibition effects significantly increased compared to those in the control seeds. ZlMYB1 and ZlMYB2 overexpression induced the upregulation of 764 and 279 genes, respectively, and the upregulation of 162 and 157 flavonoids, respectively, linked to a black pericarp phenotype. The expression of flavonoid 3'-hydroxylase and UDP-glycose flavonoid glycosyltransferase, as well as the activities of these enzymes, increased significantly in response to ZlMYB1 or ZlMYB2 overexpression. This study systematically confirmed that the overexpression of ZlMYB1 and ZlMYB2 promotes flavonoid biosynthesis (especially of anthocyanins) in rice.
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- Wanhong Li
- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China; Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China; Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen 518120, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China; Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China.
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- Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen 518120, China
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- Guangdong Tobacco Scientific Research Institute, Shaoguan 512000, China
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- Guangdong Tobacco Scientific Research Institute, Shaoguan 512000, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China.
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Zhang Y, Nie R, Liu W, Dong S, Yang J, Wang X, Wang Y, Zheng L. Sulfation on polysaccharides from Zizania latifolia extracted using ultrasound: Characterization, antioxidant and anti-non-small cell lung cancer activities. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2024; 103:106803. [PMID: 38335835 PMCID: PMC10873727 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.106803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
Abstract
Zizania latifolia is a highly nutritious vegetable being praised as "Ginseng in Water". Polysaccharides are the main bioactive ingredients in Z. latifolia, but there have been no reports on the yield- and activity-guided ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE), sulfation and anti-non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) activity. In this study, Z. latifolia polysaccharides (ZLP) were extracted using UAE under an optimized power, followed by sulfation to give three derivatives (SZLP-1 ∼ 3). After characterization, the antioxidant and anti-NSCLC activities were evaluated. The optimal ultrasonic power for ZLP extraction was screened out to be 300 W, under which the yield was 16.9 ± 2.10 %, and the scavenging rate against 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical was 63.3 ± 5.71 %, significantly higher than those of other powers and hot-water extraction. A series of characterizations fully confirmed the sulfated modification of ZLP. Sulfation improved the antioxidation of ZLP and was positively proportional to the degree of substitution (DS), of which SZLP-2 with a DS of 15.1 ± 2.50 elicited strong hydroxyl and DPPH radicals-scavenging capacities. Meanwhile, SZLP-2 also exerted promising anti-NSCLC potency via inhibiting A549 cell proliferation, with a median inhibition concentration (IC50) of 0.57 ± 0.01 mg/mL at 72 h, markedly smaller than that of unmodified ZLP (0.78 ± 0.04 mg/mL). In summary, the yield- and activity-guided UAE led to the ZLP with high yield and strong antioxidation. Further sulfation enhanced the bioactivities and produced the promising SZLP-2, which showed great potential in the development of novel antioxidant and anti-NSCLC drug.
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- Yang Zhang
- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu 215500, Jiangsu, China.
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu 215500, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu 215500, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu 215500, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu 215500, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu 215500, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu 215500, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu 215500, Jiangsu, China
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Yuan S, Zhang M, Yao Z, Liu J, Li X, Zhang Z, Li D. Isolation, structural characterization, and bioactivities of neutral polysaccharides from Zizania latifolia. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127679. [PMID: 37890741 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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The swollen culm (also known as Jiaobai) of Zizania latifolia is formed by the smut Ustilago esculenta invades the Z. latifolia. The new tissue formed due to the symbiotic relationship has entices the attention of researchers to study its polysaccharide structure along with biological evaluation. Five fractions of polysaccharides were obtained owing to hot water extraction, alcoholic precipitation, and chromatographic purification. Bioactivity assays showed that ZLPs have good antioxidant, hypoglycemic activities and protective activity against oxidative damage. The ZLP-1 and ZLP-2 were determined to be neutral polysaccharides with high purity, exhibiting propitious bioactivity, consequently they were subjected to indispensable structural characterization. These results showed that ZLP-1 has molecular weight (Mw) of 103 kDa and glucose (Glc) (76.68 %) as the primary monosaccharide; the ZLP-2 has Mw of 122 kDa and galactose (Gal) (41.04 %) and arabinose (Ara) (27.12 %). Structural elucidation by methylation and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis suggested ZLP-1 is a glucan, with →3)-β-Glcp-(1→3)-β-Glcp-(1→4)-β-Glcp-(1→4)-β-Glcp-(1→3,6)-β-Galp-(1→3)-β-Glcp-(1→ as the mainchain and the terminal Araf and Glcp; the ZLP-2 is a Galactoxylan, with →3,4)-β-xylp-(1→3)-β-Galp-(1→3,6)-β-Galp-(1→3,6)-β-Galp-(1→ as the mainchain and the terminal Araf and Glcp. The structural arrangements provide a chemical basis for understanding the nutritional and pharmacological activities of polysaccharides from Zizania latifolia.
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- Shuwei Yuan
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China; Pharmacy Department, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China.
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Chang BY, Bae JH, Lim CY, Kim YH, Kim TY, Kim SY. Tricin-enriched Zizania latifolia ameliorates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease through AMPK-dependent pathways. Food Sci Biotechnol 2023; 32:2117-2129. [PMID: 37860736 PMCID: PMC10581963 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-023-01311-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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This study aimed to identify and elucidate the mechanism underlying the protective effect of tricin-enriched Zizania latifolia (Z. latifolia) extract (ETZL) against free fatty acid (FFA)-induced lipid accumulation in vitro and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) induced by a high-fat diet and fructose diet (HFD/F) in vivo. ETZL treatment significantly lowered body weight gain and decreased adipose tissue, lipid, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels in HFD/F-fed mice. ETZL acted on phosphorylated acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) and anti-peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α (PPARα) by activating the adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) pathway and inhibiting sterol regulatory element-binding proteins-1 (SREBP)/fatty acid synthase (FAS) signaling to inhibit de novo adipogenesis and increase fatty acid oxidation. In addition, treatment with ETZL increased nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) levels to activate the antioxidant pathway. FFA-induced oxidative stress and fatty acid accumulation in HepG2 cells confirmed the improvement in fat accumulation through the AMPK and Nrf2 pathway activities of ETZL. These results suggest that ETZL ameliorates NAFLD by regulating lipid metabolism and defending against oxidative stress via AMPK-dependent pathways.
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- Bo Yoon Chang
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, College of Pharmacy, Wonkwang University, Iksan, 54538 Jeonbuk Korea
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, College of Pharmacy, Wonkwang University, Iksan, 54538 Jeonbuk Korea
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- Technology Development Center, BTC Corporation, Ansan, 15588 Korea
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- Technology Development Center, BTC Corporation, Ansan, 15588 Korea
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- Technology Development Center, BTC Corporation, Ansan, 15588 Korea
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, College of Pharmacy, Wonkwang University, Iksan, 54538 Jeonbuk Korea
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Jin Z, Peng S, Nie L. Active compounds: A new direction for rice value addition. Food Chem X 2023; 19:100781. [PMID: 37780340 PMCID: PMC10534106 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.100781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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The development of rice active compounds is conducive to improving the added value of rice. This paper focused on the types and effects of active compounds in rice. Furthermore, it summarized the effect of rice storage and processing technology on rice active compounds. We conclude the following: Rice contains a large number of active compounds that are beneficial to humans. At present, the research on the action mechanism of rice active compounds on the human body is not deep enough, and the ability to deeply process rice is insufficient, greatly limiting the development of the rice active compound industry. To maximize the added value of rice, it is necessary to establish a dedicated preservation and processing technology system based on the physicochemical properties of the required active compounds. Additionally, attention should be paid to the development and application of composite technologies during the development of the rice active compound industry.
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- Zhaoqiang Jin
- Sanya Nanfan Research Institute of Hainan University, Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- Sanya Nanfan Research Institute of Hainan University, Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China
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Mehta P, Tawfeeq S, Padte S, Sunasra R, Desai H, Surani S, Kashyap R. Plant-based diet and its effect on coronary artery disease: A narrative review. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11:4752-4762. [PMID: 37583985 PMCID: PMC10424050 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i20.4752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Coronary artery disease (CAD), a primary component of cardiovascular diseases, is one of the top contributors to mortality rates worldwide. In 2021, dietary risk was estimated to be attributed to 6.58 million cardiovascular deaths. Plant-based diets (PBDs), which encourage higher consumption of plant foods and lower intake of animal-based foods, have been shown to reduce the risk of CAD by up to 29% when compared to non-vegetarian diets in a meta-analysis. This article aims to summarize the array of PBDs and compare them with conventional Western diets that include meat. We review the various proposed mechanisms for how the bioactive nutrients of PBDs aid in preventing atherosclerosis and CAD events, as well as other cardiac diseases. We conducted a detailed search of PubMed using our exclusive search strategy using the keywords plant-based diet, vegan diet, phytosterols, CAD, myocardial ischemia, and atherosclerosis. A total of 162 pertinent articles published within the past decade were identified for qualitative synthesis. To ensure the accuracy and reliability of our review, we included a total of 55 full-text, peer-reviewed articles that demonstrated the effects of plant-based diets on CAD and were written in English. We excluded animal studies, in vitro or molecular studies, and non-original data like editorials, letters, protocols, and conference abstracts. In this article, we emphasize the importance of dietary interventions, such as PBDs, to prevent CAD and their benefits on environmental sustainability. Integrating plant foods and whole grains into one's daily eating habits leads to an increase in the intake of nutrient-rich foods while reducing the consumption of processed food could not only prevent millions of premature deaths but also provide prevention against many chronic gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases.
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- Priyal Mehta
- Department of General Medicine, MWD Hospital, Mumbai 400097, India
- Department of Research, Global Remote Research Scholars Program, St. Paul, MN 55104, United States
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- Department of Research, Global Remote Research Scholars Program, St. Paul, MN 55104, United States
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- Department of General Medicine, MWD Hospital, Mumbai 400097, India
- Department of Research, Global Remote Research Scholars Program, St. Paul, MN 55104, United States
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- Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Medical College and Dr. R. N Cooper Hospital, Mumbai 400056, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, CIBNP, Fairfield, CA 94534, United States
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- Department of Research, Global Remote Research Scholars Program, St. Paul, MN 55104, United States
- Department of Pulmonary & Critical Care & Pharmacology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, United States
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- Department of Research, Global Remote Research Scholars Program, St. Paul, MN 55104, United States
- Department of Research, WellSpan Health, York, PA 17403, United States
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Chen L, Ma Y, He T, Chen T, Pan Y, Zhou D, Li X, Lu Y, Wu Q, Wang L. Integrated transcriptome and metabolome analysis unveil the response mechanism in wild rice ( Zizania latifolia griseb.) against sheath rot infection. Front Genet 2023; 14:1163464. [PMID: 37359383 PMCID: PMC10289006 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2023.1163464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Sheath rot disease (SRD) is one of the most devastating diseases of Manchurian wild rice (MWR) (Zizania latifolia Griseb). Pilot experiments in our laboratory have shown that an MWR cultivar "Zhejiao NO.7"exhibits signs of SRD tolerance. To explore the responses of Zhejiao No. 7 to SRD infection, we used a combined transcriptome and metabolome analysis approach. A total of 136 differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs, 114 up- and 22 down-accumulated in FA compared to CK) were detected. These up-accumulated metabolites were enriched in tryptophan metabolism, amino acid biosynthesis, flavonoids, and phytohormone signaling. Transcriptome sequencing results showed the differential expression of 11,280 genes (DEGs, 5,933 up-, and 5,347 downregulated in FA compared to CK). The genes expressed in tryptophan metabolism, amino acid biosynthesis, phytohormone biosynthesis and signaling, and reactive oxygen species homeostasis confirmed the metabolite results. In addition, genes related to the cell wall, carbohydrate metabolism, and plant-pathogen interaction (especially hypersensitive response) showed changes in expression in response to SRD infection. These results provide a basis for understanding the response mechanisms in MWR to FA attack that can be used for breeding SRD-tolerant MWR.
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- Limin Chen
- Lishui Institute of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Lishui, Zhejiang, China
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Key Laboratory of Biotechnology in Plant Protection, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Plant Protection and Microbiology, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Agricultural and Rural Bureau of Jinyun County, Jinyun, Zhejiang, China
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- Lishui Institute of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Lishui, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Key Laboratory of Biotechnology in Plant Protection, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Plant Protection and Microbiology, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Lishui Institute of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Lishui, Zhejiang, China
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- Lishui Institute of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Lishui, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Key Laboratory of Biotechnology in Plant Protection, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Plant Protection and Microbiology, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Key Laboratory of Biotechnology in Plant Protection, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Plant Protection and Microbiology, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Lishui Institute of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Lishui, Zhejiang, China
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- Lishui Institute of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Lishui, Zhejiang, China
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Xie YN, Qi QQ, Li WH, Li YL, Zhang Y, Wang HM, Zhang YF, Ye ZH, Guo DP, Qian Q, Zhang ZF, Yan N. Domestication, breeding, omics research, and important genes of Zizania latifolia and Zizania palustris. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1183739. [PMID: 37324716 PMCID: PMC10266587 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1183739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Wild rice (Zizania spp.), an aquatic grass belonging to the subfamily Gramineae, has a high economic value. Zizania provides food (such as grains and vegetables), a habitat for wild animals, and paper-making pulps, possesses certain medicinal values, and helps control water eutrophication. Zizania is an ideal resource for expanding and enriching a rice breeding gene bank to naturally preserve valuable characteristics lost during domestication. With the Z. latifolia and Z. palustris genomes completely sequenced, fundamental achievements have been made toward understanding the origin and domestication, as well as the genetic basis of important agronomic traits of this genus, substantially accelerating the domestication of this wild plant. The present review summarizes the research results on the edible history, economic value, domestication, breeding, omics research, and important genes of Z. latifolia and Z. palustris over the past decades. These findings broaden the collective understanding of Zizania domestication and breeding, furthering human domestication, improvement, and long-term sustainability of wild plant cultivation.
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- Yan-Ning Xie
- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection and Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection and Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, China
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Ma Y, Zhang S, Feng D, Duan N, Rong L, Wu Z, Shen Y. Effect of different doses of nitrogen fertilization on bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of brown rice. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1071874. [PMID: 36819670 PMCID: PMC9936061 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1071874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Brown rice as a whole grain food is associated with various chronic diseases' reduced risks. In this study, the effects of different doses of nitrogen fertilization (0, 160, 210, 260, 315, and 420 kg N/ 100 m2) on bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of brown rice (yanfeng47) were investigated. At nitrogen level of 210-260 kg N/100 m2, the content of TFC (302.65 mg/100 g), β-sitosterol (1762.92 mg/100 g), stigmasterol (1358.735 mg/100 g), DPPH (74.57%), and OH free radical scavenging (74.19%) was the highest. The major phenolic acid was p-hydroxybenzoic acid. There were significant positive linear relationships between TFC (0.872, 0.843), β-sitosterol (0.896, 0.657), stigmasterol (0.543, 0.771), p-hydroxybenzoic acid (0.871, 0.875), and DPPH, OH antioxidant activity. These indicated that TFC and phytosterols were the most important components in brown rice that had strong antioxidant activity. Composite score of principal components indicated 210 Kg N/100 m2 exhibited a more ideal dose of nitrogen for nutritional composition and antioxidant activity of brown rice.
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- Yichao Ma
- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China,*Correspondence: Zhaoxia Wu,
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China,Yixiao Shen,
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Zhang Y, Liu X, Wang Z, Sha Y, Zhang S, Xu H, Bai Y, Liu J, Yan Z. Microwave-assisted enzymatic extraction brings a notably high yield of polysaccharides from mountain Zizania latifolia. J Food Sci 2023; 88:94-108. [PMID: 36465017 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Mountain Zizania latifolia is produced at scale in China, and the edible swollen culm is exported to many countries, but little attention has been paid to its functional components. In this work, microwave-assisted enzymatic extraction (MAEE) is used for the first time to extract polysaccharides from mountain Z. latifolia swollen culm (PMZL). MAEE conditions optimized by Box-Behnken design-response surface methodology were as follows: 2.4% cellulase, microwaving for 6.0 min at 607 W, with a liquid-to-solid ratio of 63:1 ml g-1 . Under these conditions, a notably high yield of 60.43% ± 1.12% for PMZL was achieved, which was significantly higher (p < 0.01) than from plain-grown varieties. PMZL are naturally occurring sulfated polysaccharide-protein complexes containing 8.46% ± 0.18% proteins and 7.86% ± 0.73% sulfates. PMZL comprises mannose, glucosamine, rhamnose, glucose, galactose, and arabinose at molar ratios of 3.80:2.68:1.00:17.41:5.12:2.91, with a weight-average molecular weight of 1569,219 Da and a number-average molecular weight of 364,088 Da. The surface morphology of PMZL is composed of tightly packed oval particles, and this kind of promising polysaccharides preferentially scavenges reactive nitrogen species. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Due to global warming, the land available for planting vegetables is likely to expand to higher areas, so greater attention should now be paid to mountain-grown vegetables. This study provides an efficient way to obtain novel polysaccharides from mountain Zizania latifolia using microwave-assisted enzymatic extraction with a remarkably high yield of 60.4%. This promising source of natural carbohydrates has potential uses in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, functional foods, cosmetics, and functional materials industries.
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- Yang Zhang
- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Xie YN, Yang T, Zhang BT, Qi QQ, Ding AM, Shang LG, Zhang Y, Qian Q, Zhang ZF, Yan N. Systematic Analysis of BELL Family Genes in Zizania latifolia and Functional Identification of ZlqSH1a/b in Rice Seed Shattering. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232415939. [PMID: 36555582 PMCID: PMC9781759 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232415939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The loss of seed shattering is an important event in crop domestication, and elucidating the genetic mechanisms underlying seed shattering can help reduce yield loss during crop production. This study is the first to systematically identify and analyse the BELL family of transcription factor-encoding genes in Chinese wild rice (Zizania latifolia). ZlqSH1a (Zla04G033720) and ZlqSH1b (Zla02G027130) were identified as key candidate genes involved in seed shattering in Z. latifolia. These genes were involved in regulating the development of the abscission layer (AL) and were located in the nucleus of the cell. Over-expression of ZlqSH1a and ZlqSH1b resulted in a complete AL between the grain and pedicel and significantly enhanced seed shattering after grain maturation in rice. Transcriptome sequencing revealed that 172 genes were differentially expressed between the wild type (WT) and the two transgenic (ZlqSH1a and ZlqSH1b over-expressing) plants. Three of the differentially expressed genes related to seed shattering were validated using qRT-PCR analysis. These results indicate that ZlqSH1a and ZlqSH1b are involved in AL development in rice grains, thereby regulating seed shattering. Our results could facilitate the genetic improvement of seed-shattering behaviour in Z. latifolia and other cereal crops.
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- Yan-Ning Xie
- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China
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- Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen 518120, China
- College of Agronomy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China
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- Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen 518120, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China
- Correspondence: (Z.-F.Z.); (N.Y.)
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China
- Correspondence: (Z.-F.Z.); (N.Y.)
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Yu X, Qi Q, Li Y, Li N, Xie Y, Ding A, Shi J, Du Y, Liu X, Zhang Z, Yan N. Metabolomics and proteomics reveal the molecular basis of colour formation in the pericarp of Chinese wild rice (Zizania latifolia). Food Res Int 2022; 162:112082. [PMID: 36461331 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Chinese wild rice (Zizania latifolia) is rich in flavonoids and the characteristic colour of its pericarp is attributed to the flavonoids. In this study, the molecular basis of the colour change in the pericarp of Chinese wild rice was studied using metabolomics and proteomics. Whole seeds in three developmental stages (10, 20, and 30 days after flowering) were characterised based on phenolic contents, free amino acids (FAAs), and the expression level and activities of enzymes critical in flavonoid biosynthesis. The total phenolic and proanthocyanidin contents of Chinese wild rice increased gradually, whereas total flavonoid and FAA contents decreased during seed development. Metabolomic analysis revealed gradual upward trends for 57 flavonoids (sub classes 1, 3, and 10) related to colour change in the pericarp. Proteomic analysis showed that the phenylpropanoid biosynthesis metabolic pathway was enriched with differentially expressed proteins and was associated with flavonoid biosynthesis. Proteomic data suggested that leucoanthocyanidin reductase and WD40 repeat protein may be involved in flavonoid biosynthesis in Chinese wild rice, which was also verified by real-time quantitative PCR. Our results provide new insights into the understanding of the colour formation in the pericarp of Chinese wild rice.
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- Xiuting Yu
- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China; Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China.
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China; Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China.
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China; Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China.
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- Institute of Crop Germplasm Resources, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ji'nan 250100, China.
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China.
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China.
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- Guelph Food Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Guelph, Ontario N1G 5C9, Canada.
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China.
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China.
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China.
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China.
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Traditional rice-based fermented products: Insight into their probiotic diversity and probable health benefits. FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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García-Castro A, Román-Gutiérrez AD, Castañeda-Ovando A, Cariño-Cortés R, Acevedo-Sandoval OA, López-Perea P, Guzmán-Ortiz FA. Cereals as a Source of Bioactive Compounds with Anti-Hypertensive Activity and Their Intake in Times of COVID-19. Foods 2022; 11:3231. [PMCID: PMC9601750 DOI: 10.3390/foods11203231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Cereals have phytochemical compounds that can diminish the incidence of chronic diseases such as hypertension. The angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) participates in the modulation of blood pressure and is the principal receptor of the virus SARS-CoV-2. The inhibitors of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and the block receptors of angiotensin II regulate the expression of ACE2; thus, they could be useful in the treatment of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. The inferior peptides from 1 to 3 kDa and the hydrophobic amino acids are the best candidates to inhibit ACE, and these compounds are present in rice, corn, wheat, oats, sorghum, and barley. In addition, the vitamins C and E, phenolic acids, and flavonoids present in cereals show a reduction in the oxidative stress involved in the pathogenesis of hypertension. The influence of ACE on hypertension and COVID-19 has turned into a primary point of control and treatment from the nutritional perspective. The objective of this work was to describe the inhibitory effect of the angiotensin-converting enzyme that the bioactive compounds present in cereals possess in order to lower blood pressure and how their consumption could be associated with reducing the virulence of COVID-19.
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- Abigail García-Castro
- Área Académica de Química, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Carretera Pachuca–Tulancingo, Km 4.5 s/n, Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo 42184, Mexico
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- Área Académica de Química, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Carretera Pachuca–Tulancingo, Km 4.5 s/n, Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo 42184, Mexico
- Correspondence: (A.D.R.-G.); (F.A.G.-O.)
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- Área Académica de Química, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Carretera Pachuca–Tulancingo, Km 4.5 s/n, Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo 42184, Mexico
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- Área Académica de Medicina, Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Elíseo Ramírez Ulloa, 400, Doctores, Pachuca de Soto 42090, Mexico
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- Área Académica de Química, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Carretera Pachuca–Tulancingo, Km 4.5 s/n, Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo 42184, Mexico
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- Área de Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Universidad Politécnica Francisco I. Madero, Francisco I. Madero, Hidalgo 42660, Mexico
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- CONACYT, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Carretera Pachuca-Tulancingo Km 4.5 s/n, Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo 42184, Mexico
- Correspondence: (A.D.R.-G.); (F.A.G.-O.)
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Song J, Yu Y, Chen M, Ren Z, Chen L, Fu C, Ma ZF, Li Z. Advancement of Protein- and Polysaccharide-Based Biopolymers for Anthocyanin Encapsulation. Front Nutr 2022; 9:938829. [PMID: 35782917 PMCID: PMC9247465 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.938829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Although evidence shows that anthocyanins present promising health benefits, their poor stability still limits their applications in the food industry. Increasing the stability of anthocyanins is necessary to promote their absorption and metabolism and improve their health benefits. Numerous encapsulation approaches have been developed for the targeted release of anthocyanins to retain their bioactivities and ameliorate their unsatisfactory stability. Generally, choosing suitable edible encapsulation materials based on biopolymers is important in achieving the expected goals. This paper presented an ambitious task of summarizing the current understanding and challenges of biopolymer-based anthocyanin encapsulation in detail. The food-grade edible microencapsulation materials, especially for proteins and polysaccharides, should be employed to improve the stability of anthocyanins for effective application in the food industry. The influence factors involved in anthocyanin stability were systematically reviewed and highlighted. Food-grade proteins, especially whey protein, caseinate, gelatin, and soy protein, are attractive in the food industry for encapsulation owing to the improvement of stability and their health benefits. Polysaccharides, such as starch, pectin, chitosan, cellulose, mucilages, and their derivatives, are used as encapsulation materials because of their satisfactory biocompatibility and biodegradability. Moreover, the challenges and perspectives for the application of anthocyanins in food products were presented based on current knowledge. The proposed perspective can provide new insights into the amelioration of anthocyanin bioavailability by edible biopolymer encapsulation.
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- Jiahui Song
- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
- *Correspondence: Yue Yu
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- National University of Singapore Suzhou Research Institute, Suzhou, China
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- College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, China
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- Food, Nutrition and Health, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- National University of Singapore Suzhou Research Institute, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China
- Zheng feei Ma
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
- National University of Singapore Suzhou Research Institute, Suzhou, China
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Effect of Paternal Diet on Spermatogenesis and Offspring Health: Focus on Epigenetics and Interventions with Food Bioactive Compounds. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14102150. [PMID: 35631291 PMCID: PMC9143121 DOI: 10.3390/nu14102150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Infertility is a growing public health problem. Consumption of antioxidant bioactive food compounds (BFCs) that include micronutrients and non-nutrients has been highlighted as a potential strategy to protect against oxidative and inflammatory damage in the male reproductive system induced by obesity, alcohol, and toxicants and, thus, improve spermatogenesis and the fertility parameters. Paternal consumption of such dietary compounds could not only benefit the fathers but their offspring as well. Studies in the new field of paternal origins of health and disease show that paternal malnutrition can alter sperm epigenome, and this can alter fetal development and program an increased risk of metabolic diseases and breast cancer in adulthood. BFCs, such as ascorbic acid, α-tocopherol, polyunsaturated fatty acids, trace elements, carnitines, N-acetylcysteine, and coenzyme Q10, have been shown to improve male gametogenesis, modulate epigenetics of germ cells, and the epigenetic signature of the offspring, restoring offspring metabolic health induced by stressors during early life. This indicates that, from a father’s perspective, preconception is a valuable window of opportunity to start potential nutritional interventions with these BFCs to maximize sperm epigenetic integrity and promote adequate fetal growth and development, thus preventing chronic disease in adulthood.
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Health Risk from Toxic Metals in Wild Rice Grown in Copper Mining-Impacted Sediments. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12062937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Northern wild rice is of great dietary and cultural importance to the Native American population in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Millions of tons of mine tailings were discharged into Lake Superior and other inland lakes during the copper mining boom in the early 20th century in this area. This includes L’Anse Bay, located within the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) reservation. Since wild rice restoration is being encouraged by the KBIC, we investigated the distribution of toxic metals in sediments, water, and wild rice and their potential impact on human health from two locations. Sand Point sloughs on L’Anse Bay and a nearby inland lake, Lake Plumbago, were sampled for sediment, water, and wild rice, and the potential human health risk from dietary exposure to toxic metals in wild rice was assessed. Arsenic stood out as the element that had the highest bioaccumulation at both locations. Risk calculations showed that the hazard index (HI) value for wild rice seeds from both sites was high. Data indicate both carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks for As from wild rice in Sand Point sloughs and Lake Plumbago, and carcinogenic risks for Cd and Cr at Lake Plumbago.
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Yan N, Yang T, Yu XT, Shang LG, Guo DP, Zhang Y, Meng L, Qi QQ, Li YL, Du YM, Liu XM, Yuan XL, Qin P, Qiu J, Qian Q, Zhang ZF. Chromosome-level genome assembly of Zizania latifolia provides insights into its seed shattering and phytocassane biosynthesis. Commun Biol 2022; 5:36. [PMID: 35017643 PMCID: PMC8752815 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-021-02993-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Chinese wild rice (Zizania latifolia; family: Gramineae) is a valuable medicinal homologous grain in East and Southeast Asia. Here, using Nanopore sequencing and Hi-C scaffolding, we generated a 547.38 Mb chromosome-level genome assembly comprising 332 contigs and 164 scaffolds (contig N50 = 4.48 Mb; scaffold N50 = 32.79 Mb). The genome harbors 38,852 genes, with 52.89% of the genome comprising repetitive sequences. Phylogenetic analyses revealed close relation of Z. latifolia to Leersia perrieri and Oryza species, with a divergence time of 19.7-31.0 million years. Collinearity and transcriptome analyses revealed candidate genes related to seed shattering, providing basic information on abscission layer formation and degradation in Z. latifolia. Moreover, two genomic blocks in the Z. latifolia genome showed good synteny with the rice phytocassane biosynthetic gene cluster. The updated genome will support future studies on the genetic improvement of Chinese wild rice and comparative analyses between Z. latifolia and other plants.
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- Ning Yan
- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China.
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
- Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen, 518120, China
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- Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
- Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
- Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Exploration and Utilization in Southwest China, Rice Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Sciences, College of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, 310006, China.
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- Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China.
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Uddin MM, Zakeel MCM, Zavahir JS, Marikar FMMT, Jahan I. Heavy Metal Accumulation in Rice and Aquatic Plants Used as Human Food: A General Review. TOXICS 2021; 9:toxics9120360. [PMID: 34941794 PMCID: PMC8706345 DOI: 10.3390/toxics9120360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Revised: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Aquatic ecosystems are contaminated with heavy metals by natural and anthropogenic sources. Whilst some heavy metals are necessary for plants as micronutrients, others can be toxic to plants and humans even in trace concentrations. Among heavy metals, cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), chromium (Cr), lead (Pb), and mercury (Hg) cause significant damage to aquatic ecosystems and can invariably affect human health. Rice, a staple diet of many nations, and other aquatic plants used as vegetables in many countries, can bioaccumulate heavy metals when they grow in contaminated aquatic environments. These metals can enter the human body through food chains, and the presence of heavy metals in food can lead to numerous human health consequences. Heavy metals in aquatic plants can affect plant physicochemical functions, growth, and crop yield. Various mitigation strategies are being continuously explored to avoid heavy metals entering aquatic ecosystems. Understanding the levels of heavy metals in rice and aquatic plants grown for food in contaminated aquatic environments is important. Further, it is imperative to adopt sustainable management approaches and mitigation mechanisms. Although narrowly focused reviews exist, this article provides novel information for improving our understanding about heavy metal accumulation in rice and aquatic plants, addressing the gaps in literature.
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- Mohammad Main Uddin
- Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh;
- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura 50000, Sri Lanka
- Centre for Horticultural Science, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland, Ecosciences Precinct, Dutton Park, Brisbane, QLD 4102, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Research on Separation Science, School of Chemistry, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3800, Australia;
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- Staff Development Centre, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Ratmalana 10390, Sri Lanka;
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- Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh;
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Discovery of an effective processing method for edible rhizome to enhance the gamma-aminobutyric acid content. Food Chem 2021; 375:131862. [PMID: 34936970 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131862] [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: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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This study aimed to discover a simple, rapid, effective, inexpensive, and natural method to enhance the GABA content in edible rhizomes. To achieve this aim, edible rhizome samples were treated with different processing methods. Drying with hot air increased the GABA content in Chinese yam (CY) eight-fold compared with untreated CY. Drying with sunshine or hot air increased it 13- and 28-fold in taro root, respectively. These processing methods also produced an apparent increase in the GABA contents in other edible rhizome, such as lotus rhizomes, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. However, lyophilization did not affect the GABA content. Further, HPLC data showed that while GABA levels increased, glutamate levels decreased, indicating that GABA is produced by the catalytic action of glutamate decarboxylase on glutamate under drought conditions. Drying with hot air or sunshine to enhance the GABA content was not indicated in the literature.
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Shi L, Zhou J, Guo J, Gladden I, Kong L. Starch inclusion complex for the encapsulation and controlled release of bioactive guest compounds. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 274:118596. [PMID: 34702447 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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The linear component of starch, especially amylose, is capable of forming inclusion complex (IC) with various small molecules. It could significantly modify the structure and properties of starch, and it could bring beneficial effects when bioactive compounds can be encapsulated. This review discusses the formation and characterization of the starch-guest IC and focuses on the recent developments in the use of starch ICs for the encapsulation and controlled release of bioactive guest compounds. A great number of guest compounds, such as lipids, aroma compounds, pharmaceuticals, and phytochemicals, were studied for their ability to be complexed with starch and/or amylose and some of the formed ICs were evaluated for the chemical stability improvement and the guest release regulation. Starch-guest ICs has a great potential to be a delivery system, as most existing studies demonstrated the enhancement on guest retention and the possibility of controlled release.
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- Linfan Shi
- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Hospitality Management, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Hospitality Management, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Hospitality Management, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA.
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Li P, Xiao Z, Xie X, Li Z, Yang H, Ma X, Sun J, Li J. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) changes nutritional compositions in lettuce (Lactuca sativa) leaves by activating oxidative stress. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 285:117246. [PMID: 33940231 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a typical persistent organic pollutant commonly detected in ecosystem. Insights into the risks of PFOA in crops, from the perspectives of food nutritional compositions, are sparse. In this study, the physiological responses to PFOA induced oxidative stress were investigated in lettuce (Lactuca sativa) leaves hydroponically exposed to 5 and 50 μg/L PFOA. The effects on photosynthesis and nutritional compositions were characterized. 35.1 and 316.7 ng/g dry weight PFOA were bio-accumulated in lettuce leaves under exposure to 5 and 50 μg/L PFOA, respectively. PFOA led to exposure-dependent over-generation of reactive oxidative species (ROS; H2O2, 8.1%-38.7%; OH, 11.3%-26.4%; O2-, 3.1%-22.8%) in leaves. Both non-enzymatic and enzymatic antioxidants were activated to scavenge ROS. Nevertheless, metabolomics results indicated some nutritional compositions in lettuce leaves were elevated by environmentally relevant concentrations of PFOA. Both primary metabolites, such as carbohydrates in the tricarboxylic acid cycle and amino acids, and secondary metabolites, such as bioactive (poly)phenol and alkaloid compounds, were significantly up-regulated. Leaf net photosynthetic rates were stimulated and intercellular CO2 concentration was decreased. A thorough scheme on the interaction between PFOA and lettuce leaves was proposed as well, to enhance the understanding of PFOA risks in crops.
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- Pengyang Li
- Department of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, 100044, China; Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessments for Agro-products on Environmental Factors (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 100029, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessments for Agro-products on Environmental Factors (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 100029, China; Beijing Municipal Station of Agro-Environmental Monitoring, 100029, China
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- Department of Vegetable Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Growth and Developmental Regulation for Protected Vegetable Crops, College of Horticulture, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Vegetable Science, Beijing Key Laboratory of Growth and Developmental Regulation for Protected Vegetable Crops, College of Horticulture, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessments for Agro-products on Environmental Factors (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 100029, China; Beijing Municipal Station of Agro-Environmental Monitoring, 100029, China
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- Beijing Municipal Station of Agro-Environmental Monitoring, 100029, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessments for Agro-products on Environmental Factors (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 100029, China; Beijing Municipal Station of Agro-Environmental Monitoring, 100029, China
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- Department of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, 100044, China.
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Hu L, Wang C, Guo X, Chen D, Zhou W, Chen X, Zhang Q. Flavonoid Levels and Antioxidant Capacity of Mulberry Leaves: Effects of Growth Period and Drying Methods. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 12:684974. [PMID: 34421942 PMCID: PMC8371438 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.684974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In recent years, various mulberry leaf dishes have gradually gained in popularity. The harvesting period of mulberry leaves and the preparation of dried samples are critical for the retention of flavonoid content and activity. In this study, changes in flavonoid levels in mulberry leaves during their growth period (3-6 months), and the effects of four different drying methods [sun drying (SD), air drying (AD), oven drying (OD), and freeze drying (FD)] on flavonoid accumulation and antioxidant capacity were determined. The results showed that mulberry leaves grown for 6 months had higher levels of flavonoids, and different drying methods could significantly affect the flavonoid levels and antioxidant capacity of the leaves. Air drying and FD were the best methods in terms of retaining the antioxidant activity of flavonoids, although AD had lower operating costs than FD in the production process. Therefore, to obtain a high flavonoid content and maximum antioxidant activity, AD is recommended for mulberry leaves.
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- Lei Hu
- College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Guangdong Province Research Center of Woody Forage Engineering Technology, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Guangdong Province Research Center of Woody Forage Engineering Technology, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Guangdong Province Research Center of Woody Forage Engineering Technology, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Guangdong Province Research Center of Woody Forage Engineering Technology, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Research and Development Center of Modern Agriculture (Woody Forage) Industrial Technology, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Innovative Development and Utilization of Forest Plant Germplasm, State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Guangdong Province Research Center of Woody Forage Engineering Technology, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Bioactive Compounds of Porcine Hearts and Aortas May Improve Cardiovascular Disorders in Humans. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18147330. [PMID: 34299780 PMCID: PMC8307898 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18147330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Functional foods promote health benefits in human metabolism, with bioactive compounds acting as therapeutic agents. The aim was to investigate the biological effects of a pâté made of pork hearts and aortas, minced, sterilised and packed in tins. Adults (61–66 years old) with a body mass index of 26.4–60.7 kg/m2 (n = 36) were randomly divided into two groups: one group consumed a low-calorie diet (LCD), while the other consumed an LCD with the developed meat product (MP) for 28–30 days. Serum biochemical parameters, anthropometry and blood pressure were measured. Consumption of an LCD + MP by experimental group participants helped to maintain reduced cholesterol levels. The difference in total cholesterol was significantly different (p = 0.018) from that of the control group, mainly due to the difference in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (p = 0.005). Six peptides with potential cholesterol-binding properties and four peptides with potential antioxidant activity were identified in the MP, while elevation of the content of two peptides with potential angiotensin-converting enzyme-inhibitory activity was detected in patients’ plasma. Intervention with the MP can be considered as a supportive therapy to the main treatment for medical cardiovascular diseases due to a positive effect on serum cholesterol.
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Enzyme-Treated Zizania latifolia Extract Protects against Alcohol-Induced Liver Injury by Regulating the NRF2 Pathway. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10060960. [PMID: 34203789 PMCID: PMC8232714 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10060960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Binge drinking patterns easily produce a state of oxidative stress that disturbs liver function. Eventually, this leads to alcoholic liver disease. A safe and effective therapy for alcoholic liver disease remains elusive. Enzyme-treated Z. latifolia extract (ETZL) was studied as a potential agent for treating alcohol-induced liver disease. In addition, its underlying mechanisms were elucidated. In the binge model, ETZL was pretreated with alcohol (5 g/kg) three times at 12-h intervals. Our results showed that ETZL pretreatment decreased the serum levels of ALT, AST, ALP, and TG. ETZL treatment appeared to prevent an increase in hepatic TG and MDA levels, and there was a decrease in total GSH following alcohol treatment. Histopathological examination showed that lipid droplets were significantly reduced in the ETZL group compared to the control group. ETZL also exhibited radical scavenging activity. It significantly reduced t-BHP-induced cytotoxicity and the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in HepG2 cells. ETZL also enhanced NRF2 nuclear translocation and increased expression of the downstream target genes HO-1, NQO1, and GCLC as an antioxidant defense. Finally, ETZL treatment significantly reduced cell death. Our study suggests that ETZL ameliorates binge ethanol-induced liver injury by upregulating the antioxidant defense mechanism.
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Supercritical extraction and antioxidant activity of major ingredients in Puerariae lobatae root, Pinus massoniana needle, Citrus reticulata peel and their mixture. J CO2 UTIL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2021.101518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Yuan Y, Liu C, Zhao G, Gong X, Dang K, Yang Q, Feng B. Transcriptome analysis reveals the mechanism associated with dynamic changes in fatty acid and phytosterol content in foxtail millet (Setaria italica) during seed development. Food Res Int 2021; 145:110429. [PMID: 34112429 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Foxtail millet (Setaria italica) is an excellent source of beneficial natural fatty acids and phytosterols. However, the mechanisms underlying the dynamic changes of fatty acids and phytosterols during seed development are unknown. In this study, a comprehensive dynamic change analysis of the bioactive compounds during seed development was conducted in two cultivars with different crude fat content (high-fat, JG 35 [5.40%]; and low-fat, JG 39 [2.90%]). GC-FID/MS analysis showed that the proportion of unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) were higher than the saturated fatty acids (SFAs). UFA content first increased, then decreased during seed development, while SFA content showed the opposite trend. Oil contents continuously increased with seed development, especially at the S2 stage. Phytosterol contents initially increased, then decreased with seed development. Transcriptome analysis revealed that 152 genes were associated with fatty acid metabolism and phytosterol biosynthesis, of which 46 and 62 were related to UFA and phytosterol biosynthesis, respectively. Furthermore, the key genes involved in fatty acid synthesis (ACCase and FATA/B), triacylglycerol biosynthesis (LACS, GPAT, and DGAT), and phytosterols synthesis (CAS1, STM1, EGR6, and DWF1) were overexpressed. This led to maximum UFA, oil, and phytosterol accumulation in JG 35 at the S2 stage. This study reveals the mechanism behind the dynamic changes of fatty acid and phytosterol contents in foxtail millet during seed development.
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- Yuhao Yuan
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Agronomy, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Agronomy, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Agronomy, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Agronomy, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Agronomy, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Agronomy, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China.
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Wang J, Tang J, Ruan S, Lv R, Zhou J, Tian J, Cheng H, Xu E, Liu D. A comprehensive review of cereal germ and its lipids: Chemical composition, multi-objective process and functional application. Food Chem 2021; 362:130066. [PMID: 34098434 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Cereal germ (CG), a by-product of grain milling, has drawn much attention in the food industry because of its nutritional and functional advantages. Nowadays, the utilization of cereal germ from animal feeds to foodstuff is a popular trend. CGs have high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids in their lipids (43.9-64.9% of total fatty acids), but they are also induced to oxidative rancidity under the catalytic reaction of enzymes. Chemical and structural properties of lipids in CGs are affected by different treatments. Thermal and non-thermal effects prevent lipid oxidation or promote lipid combination with starch/protein in CG. Thus, the functional properties and final quality of CG are directly changed. In this review, the chemical composition and application of CGs especially the endogenous lipids are summarized and the effects of various processes on CG lipids/matrices are discussed for CG future development.
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- Jingyi Wang
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Food Processing Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing Technology, Zhejiang Food Processing Technology and Equipment Engineering Laboratory, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Food Processing Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing Technology, Zhejiang Food Processing Technology and Equipment Engineering Laboratory, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; School of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Ningbotech University, Ningbo 315100, China; Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Food Processing Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing Technology, Zhejiang Food Processing Technology and Equipment Engineering Laboratory, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; School of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Ningbotech University, Ningbo 315100, China; Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China
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- School of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Ningbotech University, Ningbo 315100, China; Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China
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- School of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Ningbotech University, Ningbo 315100, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Food Processing Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing Technology, Zhejiang Food Processing Technology and Equipment Engineering Laboratory, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Food Processing Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing Technology, Zhejiang Food Processing Technology and Equipment Engineering Laboratory, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Food Processing Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing Technology, Zhejiang Food Processing Technology and Equipment Engineering Laboratory, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Food Processing Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing Technology, Zhejiang Food Processing Technology and Equipment Engineering Laboratory, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China.
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Feng S, Wang L, Shao P, Sun P, Yang CS. A review on chemical and physical modifications of phytosterols and their influence on bioavailability and safety. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 62:5638-5657. [PMID: 33612007 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1888692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Phytosterols have been shown to lower cholesterol levels and to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other biological activities. However, the high melting point and poor solubility limit their bioavailability and practical application. It is advantageous to modify phytosterols chemically and physically. This article reviews and discusses the chemical and physical modifications of phytosterols, as well as their effects on the bioavailability and possible toxicity in vivo. The current research on chemical modifications is mainly focused on esterification to increase the oil solubility and water solubility. For physical modifications (mainly microencapsulation), there are biopolymer-based, surfactant-based and lipid-based nanocarriers. Both chemical and physical modifications of phytosterols can effectively increase the absorption and bioavailability. The safety of modified phytosterols is also an important issue. Phytosterol esters are generally considered to be safe. However, phytosterol oxides, which may be produced during the synthesis of phytosterol esters, have shown toxicity in animal models. The toxicity of nanocarriers also needs further studies.
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- Simin Feng
- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Food Macromolecular Resources Processing Technology Research (Zhejiang University of Technology), China National Light Industry, Beijing, China.,Department of Chemical Biology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Food Macromolecular Resources Processing Technology Research (Zhejiang University of Technology), China National Light Industry, Beijing, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Food Macromolecular Resources Processing Technology Research (Zhejiang University of Technology), China National Light Industry, Beijing, China
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- Department of Chemical Biology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
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Comparison of the contents of phenolic compounds including flavonoids and antioxidant activity of rice (Oryza sativa) and Chinese wild rice (Zizania latifolia). Food Chem 2020; 344:128600. [PMID: 33221101 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The contents of phenolic compounds, especially flavonoids, and antioxidant activity of rice (Oryza sativa, Os) and Chinese wild rice (Zizania latifolia, Zl) harvested in China were compared. Zl possessed significantly higher contents of total phenolics, flavonoids, and proanthocyanidins and exhibited higher antioxidant activity than in the Os Xian group, the Os Geng group, and red rice. The flavonoid contents of Os and Zl were compared using a UHPLC-QqQ-MS-based metabolomics approach. A total of 159 flavonoids were identified, among which 78 showed differential expression (72 up-regulated and six down-regulated in the Zl group). The Kyoto Encyclopaedia of Genes and Genomes annotation and classification indicated that the differentially expressed flavonoids were mainly related to anthocyanin biosynthesis. Moreover, candidate genes for flavonoid biosynthesis in Os and Zl were identified in this study. Compared with non-pigmented and red rice, Zl may be more nutritious and is thus considered a better source of natural antioxidants.
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