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Yu Y, Zhu X, Yuan B, Chen M, Wang J, Zhu L, Jiang Y, Yuan H, Hua J. Investigation of non-volatile metabolite variations during round green tea processing and effect of pan-frying degree using untargeted metabolomics and objective quantification. Food Chem 2024; 457:140067. [PMID: 38959681 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140067] [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: 02/18/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Round green tea (RGT) presents unique properties and is widely distributed in China, and during processing, it undergoes dynamic changes in non-volatile metabolites (NVMs), which are poorly understood. Utilizing UHPLC-Q-Exactive/MS analysis, this study comprehensively characterized 216 NVMs during RGT processing and identified fixation and pan-frying as key processes influencing NVMs. Additionally, 23 key differential NVMs were screened, with amino acid and flavonoid metabolism highlighted as key metabolic pathways for RGT taste and color quality. The impact of pan-frying degree on shape, color, and taste was also explored. Moderate pan-frying led to optimal results, including a tight and round shape, green and bright color, mellow and umami taste, and reduced astringent and bitter taste NVMs, including epigallocatechin gallate, procyanidin B2, myricetin 3-O-galactoside, quinic acid, strictinin, phenylalanine, and theobromine. This study addresses the NVM research gap in RGT processing, thus providing a technical foundation for the precision-oriented processing of high-quality tea.
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- Yaya Yu
- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 9 Meiling South Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, PR China.
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Huang S, Tao L, Xu L, Shu M, Qiao D, Wen H, Xie H, Chen H, Liu S, Xie D, Wei C, Zhu J. Discrepancy on the flavor compound affect the quality of Taiping Houkui tea from different production regions. Food Chem X 2024; 23:101547. [PMID: 38974194 PMCID: PMC11225684 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Taiping Houkui (TPHK) is prevalent green tea in China, its flavor quality is significantly influenced by different production regions. However, the key flavor compounds responsible for these discrepancies remain unclearly. Here, TPHK samples were produced from fresh leaves of 'Shidacha 2' cultivar planted in 14 distinct production regions. In 14 TPHK samples, a total of 33 non-volatile compounds were identified and quantified. Partial least-squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) reveal that theanine and glutamate were the main umami compounds, caffeine imparted with bitterness, which collectively contributed to the variation in the taste flavor of TPHK across different production regions. Furthermore, the profiles of 51 volatile compounds were determined, integrated PLS-DA with odor activity values of volatiles indicated that linalool (165.7-888.5) and geraniol (11.9-141.4) affecting the floral aroma of TPHK among different production regions. Our findings revealed the critical compounds that contributed to the effect of production regions on flavor quality of TPHK.
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- Songyan Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization/Key Laboratory of Tea Biology Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Anhui Agricultural University, West 130 Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization/Key Laboratory of Tea Biology Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Anhui Agricultural University, West 130 Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization/Key Laboratory of Tea Biology Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Anhui Agricultural University, West 130 Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization/Key Laboratory of Tea Biology Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Anhui Agricultural University, West 130 Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization/Key Laboratory of Tea Biology Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Anhui Agricultural University, West 130 Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization/Key Laboratory of Tea Biology Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Anhui Agricultural University, West 130 Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization/Key Laboratory of Tea Biology Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Anhui Agricultural University, West 130 Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization/Key Laboratory of Tea Biology Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Anhui Agricultural University, West 130 Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization/Key Laboratory of Tea Biology Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Anhui Agricultural University, West 130 Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization/Key Laboratory of Tea Biology Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Anhui Agricultural University, West 130 Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization/Key Laboratory of Tea Biology Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Anhui Agricultural University, West 130 Changjiang Road, Hefei 230036, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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Shan X, Jiang Y, Zhang S, Chen L, Niu L, Zhang Q, Zhou Q, Wang Y, Yuan H, Li J. Key umami taste contributors in Longjing green tea uncovered by integrated means of sensory quantitative descriptive analysis, metabolomics, quantification analysis and taste addition experiments. Food Chem 2024; 453:139628. [PMID: 38761731 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139628] [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: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Umami taste is a key criteria of green tea quality evaluation. The aim of this study was to comprehensively explore the key umami taste contributors in Longjing tea. The taste and molecular profiles of 36 Longjing green tea infusions were characterized by sensory quantitative descriptive analysis and LC-MS based metabolomics, respectively. By uni-/multi-variate statistical analysis, 84 differential compounds were screened among tea infusions with varied umami perceptions. Among them, 17 substances were identified as candidate umami-enhancing compounds, which showed significant positive correlations with umami intensities. Their natural concentrations were accurately quantified, and their umami taste-modifying effects were further investigated by taste addition into glutamic acid solution. Glutamic acid, aspartic acid, glutamine, theanine, phenylalanine, histidine, theogallin, galloylglucose, 1,2,6-trigalloylglucose significantly enhanced the umami taste. This study uncovered for the first time of some bitter amino acids and galloylglucose homologous series as important umami-enhancers, which provided a novel perspective into the tea taste.
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- Xujiang Shan
- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China; State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China; School of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Sciences, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China; College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China; School of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Sciences, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China.
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Yang H, Shen L, Li Y, Wu S, Zhang X, Yang X. Non-targeted metabolomic analysis reveals the mechanism of quality formation of citrus flower-green tea. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:5807-5815. [PMID: 38380915 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Citrus flower-green tea (CT) is a scented tea processed from green tea (GT) and fresh citrus flower, which is favored by consumers due to its potential health benefits and unique citrus flavor. This study evaluated the quality of CT and revealed the mechanism of its quality formation. RESULTS The CT had a significant citrus flavor and a good antioxidant activity, and its sensory quality was superior to that of GT. Headspace solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS) analysis revealed that the scenting process resulted in a significant increase of alkenes such as β-pinene, trans-β-ocimene, α-farnesene, isoterpinolene, and γ-terpinene, as well as a significant decrease of alcohols such as α-terpineol, l-menthol, and linalool in CT in comparison with GT. Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis revealed that the levels of flavonoids (such as neohesperidin, hesperidin, tangeritin, hesperetin 5-O-glucoside, and nobiletin) and alkaloids (such as trigonelline and theobromine) in CT increased significantly after scenting process, while the levels of amino acids (such as valine and l-phenylalanine) and organic acids (such as ascorbic acid) decreased significantly. CONCLUSION These observations showed that the scenting process promoted the absorption of aroma from citrus flowers by GT and the changes in its non-volatile metabolites, leading to the formation of citrus flavor quality in CT. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Hui Yang
- Key Laboratory of Horticultural Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticultural Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticultural Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticultural Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticultural Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticultural Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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Ye Y, Gong Y, Huang P, Luo F, Gan R, Fang C. Dynamic changes in the non-volatile and flavour compounds in withered tea leaves of three different colour cultivars based on multi-omics. Food Chem 2024; 449:139281. [PMID: 38608608 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139281] [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: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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In this study, metabolomics and proteomics were performed to investigate the fluctuations of non-volatile compounds and proteins in tea leaves from three tea cultivars with varying colours during withering. A total of 2798 compounds were detected, exhibiting considerable variations in amino acids, phenylpropanoids, and flavonoids. The ZH1 cultivar displayed increased levels of amino acids but decreased levels of polyphenols, which might be associated with the up-regulation of enzymes responsible for protein degradation and subsequent amino acid production, as well as the down-regulation of enzymes involved in phenylpropanoid and flavonoid biosynthesis. The FUD and ZH1 cultivars had elevated levels of flavanols and flavanol-O-glycosides, which were regulated by the upregulation of FLS. The ZJ and ZH1 cultivars displayed elevated levels of theaflavin and peroxidase. This work presents a novel investigation into the alterations of metabolites and proteins between tea cultivars during withering, and helps with the tea cultivar selection and manufacturing development.
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- Yulong Ye
- Tea Research Institute, Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology Research, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, PR China
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- Tea Research Institute, Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology Research, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, PR China
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- Tea Research Institute, Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology Research, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, PR China
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- Tea Research Institute, Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology Research, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, PR China
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- Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 31 Biopolis Way, Singapore, 138669, Singapore
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- Tea Research Institute, Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology Research, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, PR China.
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Feng J, Zhuang J, Chen Q, Lin H, Chu Q, Chen P, Wang F, Yu B, Hao Z. The effect of maturity of tea leaves and processing methods on the formation of milky flavor in white tea - A metabolomic study. Food Chem 2024; 447:139080. [PMID: 38520904 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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Targeted metabolomics combined with chemometrics were applied to investigate the flavor profiles of 4 white tea samples, which were produced from different maturity fresh tea leaves with different withering methods. Mature leaves that underwent novel withering process at higher temperature (28-30℃) and humidity (75 ± 3 %) (MN) were characterized by intense milky flavor. The content of free amino acids, catechins, and soluble sugars in MN were significantly lower than that in the other 3 tea samples, resulting in a sweet and mellow taste with low bitterness. Meanwhile, MN possessed the highest intensity of milky aroma, which could be mainly attributed to the existence of dihydro-5-pentyl-2(3H)-furanone and 2-pentyl-furan as the key volatile substances with coconut and creamy fragrance. These findings provide insight into the substance foundations of milky flavor, and identified leaf maturity and processing method as the determining factors of the milk-flavored white tea (MFWT).
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- Jiao Feng
- College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian, China
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- College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian, China
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- College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian, China
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- College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian, China
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- Tea Research Institute, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China
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- Tea Research Institute, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China
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- Tea Sensory Evaluation Research Center, Ningde Normal University, Ningde 352000, Fujian, China
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- Zhenghe Ruiming Tea Co., LTD, Zhenghe 353600, Fujian, China
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- College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian, China; Key Laboratory of Tea Science in Universities of Fujian Province, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian, China.
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Michel R, Hazimeh D, Saad EE, Olson SL, Musselman K, Elgindy E, Borahay MA. Common Beverage Consumption and Benign Gynecological Conditions. BEVERAGES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 10:33. [PMID: 38948304 PMCID: PMC11211953 DOI: 10.3390/beverages10020033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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The purpose of this article is to review the effects of four commonly consumed beverage types-sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), caffeinated beverages, green tea, and alcohol-on five common benign gynecological conditions: uterine fibroids, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), anovulatory infertility, and primary dysmenorrhea (PD). Here we outline a plethora of research, highlighting studies that demonstrate possible associations between beverage intake and increased risk of certain gynecological conditions-such as SSBs and dysmenorrhea-as well as studies that demonstrate a possible protective effect of beverage against risk of gynecological condition-such as green tea and uterine fibroids. This review aims to help inform the diet choices of those with the aforementioned conditions and give those with uteruses autonomy over their lifestyle decisions.
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- Rachel Michel
- Department of Population, Family, and Reproductive Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Zagazig University School of Medicine, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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Lu L, Liu J, Zhang W, Cheng X, Zhang B, Yang Y, Que Y, Li Y, Li X. Key Factors of Quality Formation in Wuyi Black Tea during Processing Timing. Foods 2024; 13:1373. [PMID: 38731743 PMCID: PMC11083133 DOI: 10.3390/foods13091373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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As the most consumed tea in the world, all kinds of black tea are developed from Wuyi black tea. In this study, quality components, regulatory gene expression, and key enzyme activity during the processing were analyzed to illustrate the taste formation of WBT. Withering mainly affected the content of amino acids, while catechins and tea pigments were most influenced by rolling and the pre-metaphase of fermentation. Notably, regulatory gene expression was significantly down-regulated after withering except for polyphenoloxidase1, polyphenoloxidase2, leucoanthocyanidin dioxygenase, chalcone isomerase, and flavonoid 3', 5'-hydroxylase. Co-expression of flavonoid pathway genes confirmed similar expression patterns of these genes in the same metabolic pathway. Interestingly, rolling and fermentation anaphase had a great effect on polyphenol oxidase, and fermentation pre-metaphase had the greatest effect on cellulase. Since gene regulation mainly occurs before picking, the influence of chemical reaction was greater during processing. It was speculated that polyphenol oxidase and cellulase, which promoted the transformation of quality components, were the key factors in the quality formation of WBT. The above results provide theoretical basis for the processing of WBT and the reference for producing high-quality black tea.
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- Li Lu
- College of Tea and Food, Wuyi University, Wuyishan 354300, China
- Tea Engineering Research Center of Fujian Higher Education, Wuyishan 354300, China
- Tea Science Research Institute, Wuyi University, Wuyishan 354300, China
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- College of Tea and Food, Wuyi University, Wuyishan 354300, China
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- College of Tea and Food, Wuyi University, Wuyishan 354300, China
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- College of Tea and Food, Wuyi University, Wuyishan 354300, China
- Tea Engineering Research Center of Fujian Higher Education, Wuyishan 354300, China
- Tea Science Research Institute, Wuyi University, Wuyishan 354300, China
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- College of Tea and Food, Wuyi University, Wuyishan 354300, China
- Tea Engineering Research Center of Fujian Higher Education, Wuyishan 354300, China
- Tea Science Research Institute, Wuyi University, Wuyishan 354300, China
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- Institute of Leisure Agriculture, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Sugarcane Biology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Tea and Food, Wuyi University, Wuyishan 354300, China
- Tea Engineering Research Center of Fujian Higher Education, Wuyishan 354300, China
- Tea Science Research Institute, Wuyi University, Wuyishan 354300, China
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- College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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Teng R, Ao C, Huang H, Shi D, Mao Y, Zheng X, Zhao Y. Research of Processing Technology of Longjing Tea with 'Baiye 1' Based on Non-Targeted Aroma Metabolomics. Foods 2024; 13:1338. [PMID: 38731709 PMCID: PMC11083364 DOI: 10.3390/foods13091338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Longjing tea is favored by consumers due to its refreshing and delicate aroma, as well as its fresh and sweet flavor. In order to study the processing technology of Longjing tea with 'Baiye 1' tea varieties, solid phase microextraction and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry were used to analyze the volatile components of Longjing tea in different process stages. The results revealed the identification of 275 aroma metabolites in the processing samples of Longjing tea. The sensory evaluation and principal component analysis revealed that the leaves of fresh (XY) and spreading (TF) were different from the leaves of first panning (YQ), second panning (EQ), final panning (HG), and fragrance enhancing (TX). The relative contents of geraniol (1199.95 and 1134.51), linalool (745.93 and 793.98), methyl salicylate (485.22 and 314.67), phenylethyl alcohol (280.14 and 393.98), 2-methylfuran (872.28 and 517.96), 2-butenal (56.01 and 154.60), and 2-hexenal (46.22 and 42.24), refreshing and floral substances in the XY and TF stages, were higher than other stages. The aroma contents of 2-methylfuran, furfural, 2-methyl-1-penten-3-one, 3-hexen-2-one, dodecane, hexanoyl hexanoate, 2,5-dimethyl-pyrazine, and methyl-pyrazine were found to be significantly positively correlated with the intensity of chestnut aroma. In conclusion, this study contributes to a better understanding of the composition and formation mechanism of chestnut-like aroma and provides new insights into the processing technology to improve the quality of albino green tea.
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- Tea Research Institute, Hangzhou Academy of Agricultural Science, Hangzhou 310024, China; (R.T.); (C.A.); (H.H.); (D.S.); (Y.M.); (X.Z.)
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Orimaye OE, Ekunseitan DA, Omaliko PC, Fasina YO. Mitigation Potential of Herbal Extracts and Constituent Bioactive Compounds on Salmonella in Meat-Type Poultry. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1087. [PMID: 38612326 PMCID: PMC11011123 DOI: 10.3390/ani14071087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Herbal extracts have been widely evaluated in poultry production for their beneficial effects and potential substitute for antibiotics, which contribute to AMR and risks to human health through the consumption of infected meat. Salmonellosis is a systemic infection caused by Salmonella, an intracellular bacterium with the ability to cause systemic infections with significant implications for both the health and safety of farmers and consumers. The excessive use of antibiotics has escalated the incidence of antibiotic resistance bacteria in the poultry and livestock industry, highlighting the urgent need for alternatives especially in meat-type poultry. Both in vivo usage and in vitro studies of bioactive compounds from herbal extracts have demonstrated the effective antimicrobial activities against pathogenic bacteria, showing promise in managing Salmonella infections and enhancing poultry performance. Phytobiotic feed additives have shown promising results in improving poultry output due to their pharmacological properties, such as stimulating consumption, and enhancing antioxidant properties and preventing the increasing antimicrobial resistance threats. Despite potential for synergistic effects from plant-derived compounds, a further investigation into is essential to fully understand their role and mechanisms of action, for developing effective delivery systems, and for assessing environmental sustainability in controlling Salmonella in poultry production.
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- Animal Sciences Department, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA; (O.E.O.); (D.A.E.)
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Chen Z, Dai W, Xiong M, Gao J, Zhou H, Chen D, Li Y. Metabolomics investigation of the chemical variations in white teas with different producing areas and storage durations. Food Chem X 2024; 21:101127. [PMID: 38292681 PMCID: PMC10825419 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101127] [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: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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In this study, we employed nontargeted metabolomics and quantitative analysis to explore the variations in metabolites among white teas from different production areas and with varying storage durations. A total of 83 compounds exhibited differential levels between Zhenghe and Fuding white tea, 89 between Zhenghe and Jinggu, and 75 between Fuding and Jinggu white tea. Concerning the storage of white tea, the concentrations of flavanols, dimeric catechins, and amino acids decreased over time, while N-ethyl-2-pyrrolidone-substituted flavanols (EPSFs), caffeine, adenosine monophosphate (AMP), and adenosine increased. Galloylated flavanols showed a higher propensity to form EPSFs with theanine compared to nongalloylated flavanols during storage. Theanine and epigallocatechin gallate were more inclined to generate S-configuration EPSFs during storage in Fuding and Jinggu white tea samples, while R-configuration EPSFs were more readily formed in Zhenghe white tea samples. This study offers a comprehensive understanding of the changes in metabolites during the storage of white tea.
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- Zewen Chen
- College of Tea, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650201, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, China
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- College of Tea, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650201, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, China
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- College of Tea, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650201, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, China
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- College of Tea, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, Yunnan, 650201, China
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Li Y, Li Y, Xiao T, Jia H, Xiao Y, Liu Z, Wang K, Zhu M. Integration of non-targeted/targeted metabolomics and electronic sensor technology reveals the chemical and sensor variation in 12 representative yellow teas. Food Chem X 2024; 21:101093. [PMID: 38268841 PMCID: PMC10805769 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.101093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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Yellow tea is a lightly fermented tea with unique sensory qualities and health benefits. However, chemical composition and sensory quality of yellow tea products have rarely been studied. 12 representative yellow teas, which were basically covered the main products of yellow tea, were chosen in this study. Combined analysis of non-targeted/targeted metabolomics and electronic sensor technologies (E-eye, E-nose, E-tongue) revealed the chemical and sensor variation. The results showed that yellow big tea differed greatly from yellow bud teas and yellow little teas, but yellow bud teas could not be effectively distinguished from yellow little teas based on chemical constituents and electronic sensory characteristics. Sensor variation of yellow teas might be attributed to some compounds related to bitterness and aftertaste-bitterness (4'-dehydroxylated gallocatechin-3-O-gallate, dehydrotheasinensin C, myricitin 3-O-galactoside, phloroglucinol), aftertaste-astringency (methyl gallate, 1,5-digalloylglucose, 2,6-digalloylglucose), and sweetness (maltotriose). This study provided a comprehensive understanding of yellow tea on chemical composition and sensory quality.
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- Yuan Li
- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
- Hunan Provincial Key Lab of Dark Tea and Jin-hua, Hunan City University, Yiyang 413000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, College of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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Xu J, Zhang Y, Zhang M, Wei X, Zhou Y. Effects of foliar selenium application on Se accumulation, elements uptake, nutrition quality, sensory quality and antioxidant response in summer-autumn tea. Food Res Int 2024; 175:113618. [PMID: 38128974 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Summer-autumn tea is characterized by high polyphenol content and low amino acid content, resulting in bitter and astringent teast. However, these qualities often lead to low economic benefits, ultimately resulting in a wastage of tea resources. The study focused on evaluating the effects of foliar spraying of glucosamine selenium (GLN-Se) on summer-autumn tea. This foliar fertilizer was applied to tea leaves to assess its impact on plant development, nutritional quality, elemental uptake, organoleptic quality, and antioxidant responses. The results revealed that GlcN-Se enhanced photosynthesis and yield by improving the antioxidant system. Additionally, the concentration of GlcN-Se positively correlated with the total and organic selenium contents in tea. The foliar application of GlcN-Se reduced toxic heavy metal content and increased the levels of macronutrients and micronutrients, which facilitated adaptation to environmental changes and abiotic stresses. Furthermore, GlcN-Se significantly improved both non-volatile and volatile components of tea leaves, resulting in a sweet aftertaste and nectar aroma in the tea soup. To conclude, the accurate and rational application of exogenous GlcN-Se can effectively enhance the selenium content and biochemical status of tea. This improvement leads to enhanced nutritional quality and sensory characteristics, making it highly significant for the tea industry.
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- Jia Xu
- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, PR China
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, NO. 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai 201418, PR China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, PR China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, PR China.
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, NO. 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai 201418, PR China.
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Li Y, Chen Y, Chen J, Shen C. Flavonoid metabolites in tea plant (Camellia sinensis) stress response: Insights from bibliometric analysis. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 202:107934. [PMID: 37572493 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107934] [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: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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In the context of global climate change, tea plants are at risk from elevating environmental stress factors. Coping with this problem relies upon the understanding of tea plant stress response and its underlying mechanisms. Over the past two decades, research in this field has prospered with the contributions of scientists worldwide. Aiming in providing a comprehensive perspective of the research field related to tea plant stress response, we present a bibliometric analysis of the this area. Our results demonstrate the most studied stresses, global contribution, authorship and collaboration, and trending research topics. We highlight the importance of flavonoid metabolites in tea plant stress response, particularly their role in maintaining redox homeostasis, yield, and adjusting tea quality under stress conditions. Further research on the flavonoid response under various stress conditions can promote the development of cultivation measures, thereby improving stress resistance and tea quality.
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- YunFei Li
- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; National Research Center of Engineering & Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; National Research Center of Engineering & Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; National Research Center of Engineering & Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; National Research Center of Engineering & Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Co-Innovation Center of Education Ministry for Utilization of Botanical Functional Ingredients, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China; Key Laboratory for Evaluation and Utilization of Gene Resources of Horticultural Crops, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China.
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Li F, Boateng ID, Yang XM, Li Y, Liu W. Effects of processing methods on quality, antioxidant capacity, and cytotoxicity of Ginkgo biloba leaf tea product. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2023; 103:4993-5003. [PMID: 36973882 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ginkgo biloba leaves contain beneficial flavonoids, bilobalide (BB), and ginkgolides. However, the toxic ginkgolic acid (GA) limit its application. In this study, various traditional processing methods were used to prepare G. biloba leaf tea (GBLT), including white tea, black tea, dark tea, green tea, and freeze-dried as control, followed by investigations of their effects on quality, antioxidant capacity, bioactive components, and cytotoxicity of the tea products. RESULTS Results showed that different processing methods significantly impact the tea products' quality indexes and the principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) corroborated it. White tea had the highest total sugar (TS) and GA content and the most potent cytotoxicity on HepG2 cells. However, TS and GA content and the cytotoxicity of GBLT markedly decreased during fermentation and fixation. Moreover, white tea possessed higher total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), and more vigorous antioxidant activities than green tea, black tea, and dark tea. Terpene trilactones value was stable, but different catechins contents fluctuated according to the manufacturing process of different GBLTs. Among the four GBLTs, dark tea combining fixation and fermentation had the lowest GA content and cytotoxicity, less bioactive components reduction, appropriate quality, and stronger flavor. CONCLUSION These findings demonstrate that fixation and fermentation help reduce GAs during the manufacturing of GBLT. However, their ability to retain bioactive substances needs further optimization in future studies. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Fengnan Li
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Division of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Zhenjiang Food and Drug Supervision and Inspection Center, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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Kumar M, Selvasekaran P, Chidambaram R, Zhang B, Hasan M, Prakash Gupta O, Rais N, Sharma K, Sharma A, Lorenzo JM, Parameswari E, Deshmukh VP, Elkelish A, Abdel-Wahab BA, Chandran D, Dey A, Senapathy M, Singh S, Pandiselvam R, Sampathrajan V, Dhumal S, Amarowicz R. Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze) as an emerging source of protein and bioactive peptides: A narrative review. Food Chem 2023; 428:136783. [PMID: 37450955 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136783] [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: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Tea residues represent one of the major agricultural wastes that are generated after the processing of tea. They account for 21-28% of crude protein and are often discarded without the extraction of valuable proteins. Due to various bioactivity and functional properties, tea proteins are an excellent alternative to other plant-based proteins for usage as food supplements at a higher dosage. Moreover, their good gelation capacity is ideal for the manufacturing of dairy products, jellies, condensation protein, gelatin gel, bread, etc. The current study is the first to comprehend various tea protein extraction methods and their amino acid profile. The preparation of tea protein bioactive peptides and hydrolysates are summarized. Several functional properties (solubility, foaming capacity, emulsification, water/oil absorption capacity) and bioactivities (antioxidant, antihypertensive, antidiabetic) of tea proteins are emphasized.
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- Manoj Kumar
- Chemical and Biochemical Processing Division, ICAR - Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai 400019, India; Department of Biology, East Carolina University, Greenville 27858, USA.
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- Instrumental and Food Analysis Laboratory, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamilnadu 632014, India.
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- Instrumental and Food Analysis Laboratory, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamilnadu 632014, India
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- Department of Biology, East Carolina University, Greenville 27858, USA
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- Agro Produce Processing Division, ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal 462038, India
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- ICAR - Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal 132001, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Bhagwant University, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305004, India
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- Chemical and Biochemical Processing Division, ICAR - Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai 400019, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni 173230, India
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, rúa Galicia n 4, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, San Cibrao das Viñas, 32900 Ourense, Spain
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- Nammazhvar Organic Farming Research Centre, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, 641003 Coimbatore, India
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- Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Yashwantrao Mohite Institute of Management, Karad, India
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia; Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut 7111, Egypt; Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Kerala, Kerala 679335, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, 86/1 College Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
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- Dr. S. S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Division of Physiology, Biochemistry and Post-Harvest Technology, ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod 671124, India
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- Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai 625104, India
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- Division of Horticulture, RCSM College of Agriculture, Kolhapur 416004, India.
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- Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland
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Chen Y, Yang J, Meng Q, Tong H. Non-volatile metabolites profiling analysis reveals the tea flavor of "Zijuan" in different tea plantations. Food Chem 2023; 412:135534. [PMID: 36732104 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.135534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Characteristic metabolites including tea polyphenols, amino acids, catechins, caffeine, sugars and anthocyanins were fully analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC)-ESI-tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS), and showed significant differences among Zijuan tea from different plantations in Yunnan province (YN-ZJ), Qijiang (QJ-ZJ) and Ersheng (ES-ZJ) district, China, indicating that Zijuan is significantly influenced by growth conditions. Monosaccharides were the most abundant soluble sugars in YN-ZJ and ES-ZJ, while disaccharides was abundant in QJ-ZJ. d-galactose, d-mannose, d-sorbitol, inositol, d-glucose, d-galacturonic acid and raffinose involved in galactose metabolism were significantly changed (P < 0.05). Delphinidin, cyanidin, pelargonidin and their glycoside derivatives were the major anthocyanins, and showed significant differences among Zijuan samples. Flavonoids and procyanidins abundant in Zijuan provided more substrates for anthocyanins accumulation. This study presented comprehensive chemical profiling and characterized metabolites of Zijuan in different tea plantations.
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- Yingjuan Chen
- Department of Tea Science, College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Chongqing Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Yongchuan, Chongqing 402160, China
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- Department of Tea Science, College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Department of Tea Science, College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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Zhang Z, Chen W, Tao L, Wei X, Gao L, Gao Y, Suo J, Yu W, Hu Y, Yang B, Jiang H, Farag MA, Wu J, Song L. Ethylene treatment promotes umami taste-active amino acids accumulation of Torreya grandis nuts post-harvest by comparative chemical and transcript analyses. Food Chem 2023; 408:135214. [PMID: 36565552 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.135214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Amino acids play critical roles in physiological processes and also contribute significantly to fruit quality. In this study, the effect of exogenous ethylene on amino acids metabolism and related genes expression in Torreya grandis were investigated. The results revealed that ethylene treatment (3000 μL L-1 for 24 h) significantly increased amino acids level. Umami amino acids were distinctly upregulated in ethylene-treated versus control nuts, with glutamic and aspartic acids to demonstrate 1.9-fold and 2.1-fold increase. Transcriptome analysis revealed that deferentially expressed genes were mainly enriched in alanine aspartate and glutamate metabolism. RT-qPCR confirmed that ethylene treatment up-regulated expression of their biosynthesis genes (TgGOGAT1, TgAATC1, TgAATC4) concurrent with suppression of their degradation enzymes (TgGS2, TgGAD1, TgGAD3, TgASNS1). Ethylene treatment appears to promote umami taste-active amino acids and improve T. grandis nut quality post-harvest.
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- Zuying Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin'an 311300, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Forest Aromatic Plants-based Healthcare Functions, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin'an, 311300, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin'an 311300, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin'an 311300, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin'an 311300, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin'an 311300, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin'an 311300, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin'an 311300, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin'an 311300, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin'an 311300, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China
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- Food Chemistry and Food Development, Department of Life Technologies, University of Turku, FI-20014 Turku, Finland
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- Key Laboratory of Systems Microbial Biotechnology, Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin 300308, People's Republic of China
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- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr el Aini st., Cairo P.B. 11562, Egypt
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin'an 311300, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin'an 311300, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Forest Aromatic Plants-based Healthcare Functions, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin'an, 311300, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China.
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Hazimeh D, Massoud G, Parish M, Singh B, Segars J, Islam MS. Green Tea and Benign Gynecologic Disorders: A New Trick for An Old Beverage? Nutrients 2023; 15:1439. [PMID: 36986169 PMCID: PMC10054707 DOI: 10.3390/nu15061439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Green tea is harvested from the tea plant Camellia sinensis and is one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide. It is richer in antioxidants than other forms of tea and has a uniquely high content of polyphenolic compounds known as catechins. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), the major green tea catechin, has been studied for its potential therapeutic role in many disease contexts, including pathologies of the female reproductive system. As both a prooxidant and antioxidant, EGCG can modulate many cellular pathways important to disease pathogenesis and thus has clinical benefits. This review provides a synopsis of the current knowledge on the beneficial effects of green tea in benign gynecological disorders. Green tea alleviates symptom severity in uterine fibroids and improves endometriosis through anti-fibrotic, anti-angiogenic, and pro-apoptotic mechanisms. Additionally, it can reduce uterine contractility and improve the generalized hyperalgesia associated with dysmenorrhea and adenomyosis. Although its role in infertility is controversial, EGCG can be used as a symptomatic treatment for menopause, where it decreases weight gain and osteoporosis, as well as for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Division of Reproductive Sciences & Women’s Health Research, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Division of Reproductive Sciences & Women’s Health Research, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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Shan X, Yu Q, Chen L, Zhang S, Zhu J, Jiang Y, Yuan H, Zhou Q, Li J, Wang Y, Deng Y, Li J. Analyzing the influence of withering degree on the dynamic changes in non-volatile metabolites and sensory quality of Longjing green tea by non-targeted metabolomics. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1104926. [PMID: 36998915 PMCID: PMC10043258 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1104926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Withering is an important processing stage in green tea, which contributes to the tea flavor quality. The aim of this work was to comprehensively investigate the changes of chemical features and flavor attributes in Longjing green teas produced with five different withering degrees (moisture content of 75.05, 72.53, 70.07, 68.00, and 64.78%, w.b.). Combined with human sensory evaluation, electronic tongue and chromatic differences analysis, an assessment of the relationship between the withering degree and the sensory quality of Longjing tea was obtained. By using a non-targeted metabolomics approach, 69 significantly differential metabolites were screened. As the withering degree increased, most free amino acids and catechin dimers were increased, largely attributed to the hydrolysis of proteins and catechin oxidative polymerization, respectively. The contents of organic acids as well as phenolic acids and derivatives were reduced. Interestingly, flavone C-glycosides decreased overall while flavonol O-glycosides increased. The correlation analysis revealed that metabolites such as theasinensin F, theasinensin B, theaflavin, theaflavin-3,3′-gallate, theaflavin-3′-gallate, malic acid, succinic acid, quinic acid, theanine glucoside and galloylglucose had a greater influence on the taste and color of tea infusion (|r| > 0.6, p < 0.05). Overall, an appropriate withering degree at a moisture content of around 70% is more favorable to enhance the Longjing tea quality. These results may enhance the understanding of green tea flavor chemistry associated with withering and provide a theoretical basis for green tea processing.
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- Xujiang Shan
- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
- School of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Sciences, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Agriculture and Rural Bureau of Chun'an County, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
- *Correspondence: Yujie Wang,
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
- Yuliang Deng,
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
- Jia Li,
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Chen J, Mei S, Zheng P, Guo J, Zeng Z, Lu H, Sun B. A multi-omics view of the preservation effect on Camellia sinensis leaves during low temperature postharvest transportation. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2023.114614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Ye Y, Yan W, Peng L, Zhou J, He J, Zhang N, Cheng S, Cai J. Insights into the key quality components in Se-Enriched green tea and their relationship with Selenium. Food Res Int 2023; 165:112460. [PMID: 36869476 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Selenium-enriched green tea (Se-GT) is of increasing interest because of its health benefits, but its quality components obtained limited research. In this study, Enshi Se-enriched green tea (ESST, high-Se green tea), Pingli Se-enriched green tea (PLST, low-Se green tea), and Ziyang green tea (ZYGT, common green tea) were subjected to sensory evaluation, chemical analysis, and aroma profiling. Chemical profiles in Se-GT were consistent with the taste attributes of the sensory analysis. 9 volatiles were identified as key odorants of Se-GT based on multivariate analysis. Correlations between Se and quality components were further assessed and highly Se-related compounds contents in these three tea samples were compared. The results showed that most amino acids and non-gallated catechins were highly negatively correlated with Se, while gallated catechins exhibited strong positive correlation with Se. And there were strong and significant associations between the key aroma compounds and Se. Moreover, 11 differential markers were found between Se-GTs and common green tea, including catechin, serine, glycine, threonine, l-theanine, alanine, valine, isoleucine, leucine, histidine, and lysine. These findings provide great potential for quality evaluation of Se-GT.
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- Yuanyuan Ye
- National R&D Center for Se-rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China; Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Nutritional Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Nutritional Quality and Safety of Agro-products, Wuhan 430064, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China.
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- National R&D Center for Se-rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China.
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- National R&D Center for Se-rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China; Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China.
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Yan J, Lu A, Kun J, Wang B, Miao Y, Chen Y, Ho CT, Meng Q, Tong H. Characterization of triterpenoids as possible bitter-tasting compounds in teas infected with bird’s eye spot disease. Food Res Int 2023; 167:112643. [PMID: 37087235 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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Tea infected with bird's eye spot disease generally imparts a long-lasting bitter taste, which is unacceptable to most consumers. This study has comprehensively evaluated the taste profiles of infected and healthy teas and investigated their known bitter compounds previously reported in tea. Quantification analyses and calculation of dose-over-threshold (DoT) factors revealed that no obvious difference was visualized in catechins, caffeine, bitter amino acids, and flavonols and their glycosides between infected and healthy tea samples, which was also verified by principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA). Therefore, these known bitter compounds have been ruled out as critical contributors to the long-lasting bitterness of infected teas. Furthermore, Gel permeation chromatography, sensory analysis, and UPLC-Q-TOF-MS were employed and identified 13 substances from the target bitter fractions, including caffeine, ten triterpenoids, and two oxylipins. The higher triterpenoid levels were supposed to be the reason causing the long-lasting bitterness. This study has provided a research direction for the molecular basis of the long-lasting bitterness of infected tea leaves with bird's eye spot disease.
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- Jingna Yan
- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Engineering, Yibin University, Yibin 644000, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing 400715, China; Food Quality & Design Group, Wageningen University & Research, P.O. Box 17, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Department of Food Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing 400715, China.
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Parish M, Massoud G, Hazimeh D, Segars J, Islam MS. Green Tea in Reproductive Cancers: Could Treatment Be as Simple? Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15030862. [PMID: 36765820 PMCID: PMC9913717 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15030862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Green tea originates from the tea plant Camellia sinensis and is one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide. Green tea polyphenols, commonly known as catechins, are the major bioactive ingredients and account for green tea's unique health benefits. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), is the most potent catechin derivative and has been widely studied for its pro- and anti-oxidative effects. This review summarizes the chemical and chemopreventive properties of green tea in the context of female reproductive cancers. A comprehensive search of PubMed and Google Scholar up to December 2022 was conducted. All original and review articles related to green tea or EGCG, and gynecological cancers published in English were included. The findings of several in vitro, in vivo, and epidemiological studies examining the effect of green tea on reproductive cancers, including ovarian, cervical, endometrial, and vulvar cancers, are presented. Studies have shown that this compound targets specific receptors and intracellular signaling pathways involved in cancer pathogenesis. The potential benefits of using green tea in the treatment of reproductive cancers, alone or in conjunction with chemotherapeutic agents, are examined, shedding light on new therapeutic strategies for the management of female reproductive cancers.
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- Correspondence: (J.S.); or (M.S.I.); Tel.: +1-410-614-2000 (J.S. & M.S.I.)
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- Correspondence: (J.S.); or (M.S.I.); Tel.: +1-410-614-2000 (J.S. & M.S.I.)
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Ye Y, Yan W, Peng L, He J, Zhang N, Zhou J, Cheng S, Cai J. Minerals and bioactive components profiling in Se-enriched green tea and the pearson correlation with Se. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2023.114470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Xu J, Wei Y, Li F, Weng X, Wei X. Regulation of fungal community and the quality formation and safety control of Pu-erh tea. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2022; 21:4546-4572. [PMID: 36201379 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Pu-erh tea belongs to dark tea among six major teas in China. As an important kind of post-fermented tea with complex microbial composition, Pu-erh tea is highly praised by many consumers owing to its unique and rich flavor and taste. In recent years, Pu-erh tea has exhibited various physiological activities to prevent and treat metabolic diseases. This review focuses on the fungi in Pu-erh tea and introduces the sources, types, and functions of fungi in Pu-erh tea, as well as the influence on the quality of Pu-erh tea and potential safety risks. During the process of fermentation and aging of Pu-erh tea, fungi contribute to complex chemical changes in bioactive components of tea. Therefore, we examine the important role that fungi play in the quality formation of Pu-erh tea. The associations among the microbial composition, chemicals excreted, and potential food hazards are discussed during the pile-fermentation of Pu-erh tea. The quality of Pu-erh tea has exhibited profound changes during the process of pile-fermentation, including color, aroma, taste, and the bottom of the leaves, which are inseparable from the fungus in the pile-fermentation of Pu-erh tea. Specifically, the application prospects of various detection methods of mycotoxins in assessing the safety of Pu-erh tea are proposed. This review aims to fully understand the importance of fungi in the production of Pu-erh tea and further provides new insights into subtly regulating the piling process to improve the nutritional properties and guarantee the safety of Pu-erh tea.
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- Jia Xu
- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Minghang, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.,School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Baoshan, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Minghang, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Food Engineering, College of Life Science, Shanghai Normal University, Xuhui, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Baoshan, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Minghang, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Wu S, Yu Q, Shen S, Shan X, Hua J, Zhu J, Qiu J, Deng Y, Zhou Q, Jiang Y, Yuan H, Li J. Non-targeted metabolomics and electronic tongue analysis reveal the effect of rolling time on the sensory quality and nonvolatile metabolites of congou black tea. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Zhou J, Fang T, Li W, Jiang Z, Zhou T, Zhang L, Yu Y. Widely targeted metabolomics using UPLC-QTRAP-MS/MS reveals chemical changes during the processing of black tea from the cultivar Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze cv. Huangjinya. Food Res Int 2022; 162:112169. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Sun L, Dong X, Wang Y, Maker G, Agarwal M, Ding Z. Tea-Soybean Intercropping Improves Tea Quality and Nutrition Uptake by Inducing Changes of Rhizosphere Bacterial Communities. Microorganisms 2022; 10:2149. [PMID: 36363740 PMCID: PMC9697773 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10112149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The positive aspects of the tea plant/legume intercropping system draw attention to the Chinese tea industry for its benefit for soil fertility improvement with low fertilizer input. However, limited information exists as to the roles of intercropped legumes in the rhizosphere microbiome and tea quality. Hereby, soybean was selected as the intercropped plant to investigate its effect on bacterial communities, nutrient competition, tea plant development, and tea quality. Our data showed that intercropped soybean boosted the uptake of nitrogen in tea plants and enhanced the growth of young tea shoots. Nutrient competition for phosphorus and potassium in soil existed between soybeans and tea plants. Moreover, tea/soybean intercropping improved tea quality, manifested by a significantly increased content of non-ester type catechins (C, EGC, EC), total catechins and theanine, and decreased content of ester type catechins (EGCG). Significant differences in rhizobacterial composition were also observed under different systems. At the genus level, the relative abundance of beneficial bacteria, such as Bradyrhizobium, Saccharimonadales and Mycobacterium, was significantly increased with the intercropping system, while the relative abundance of denitrifying bacteria, Pseudogulbenkiania, was markedly decreased. Correlation analysis showed that Pseudogulbenkiania, SBR1031, and Burkholderiaceae clustered together showing a similar correlation with soil physicochemical and tea quality characteristics; however, other differential bacteria showed the opposite pattern. In conclusion, tea/soybean intercropping improves tea quality and nutrition uptake by increasing the relative abundance of beneficial rhizosphere bacteria and decreasing denitrifying bacteria. This study strengthens our understanding of how intercropping system regulate the soil bacterial community to maintain the health of soils in tea plantations and provides the basis for replacing chemical fertilizers and improving the ecosystem in tea plantations.
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- Litao Sun
- Tea Research Institute, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan 250100, China
- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Perth, WA 6150, Australia
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Perth, WA 6150, Australia
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- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Perth, WA 6150, Australia
- Scientific Service Division, Chemcentre, Government of Western Australia, B.No. 500, Corner of Manning Road and Townsing Drive, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
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- Tea Research Institute, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan 250100, China
- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Perth, WA 6150, Australia
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Biocompounds and amino acid in Vernonia amygdalina: impact of post-harvest treatments. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-022-01611-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Xiang J, Rao S, Chen Q, Zhang W, Cheng S, Cong X, Zhang Y, Yang X, Xu F. Research Progress on the Effects of Selenium on the Growth and Quality of Tea Plants. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11192491. [PMID: 36235356 PMCID: PMC9573726 DOI: 10.3390/plants11192491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for humans and animals, and it plays an important role in immune regulation and disease prevention. Tea is one of the top three beverages in the world, and it contains active ingredients such as polyphenols, theanine, flavonoids, and volatile substances, which have important health benefits. The tea tree has suitable Se aggregation ability, which can absorb inorganic Se and transform it into safe and effective organic Se through absorption by the human body, thereby improving human immunity and preventing the occurrence of many diseases. Recent studies have proven that 50~100.0 mg/L exogenous Se can promote photosynthesis and absorption of mineral elements in tea trees and increase their biomass. The content of total Se and organic selenides in tea leaves significantly increases and promotes the accumulation of polyphenols, theanine, flavonoids, and volatile secondary metabolites, thereby improving the nutritional quality of tea leaves. This paper summarizes previous research on the effects of exogenous Se treatment on the growth and quality of tea trees to provide a theoretical basis and technical support for the germplasm selection and exploitation of Se-rich tea.
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- Juan Xiang
- College of Horticulture and Gardening, Yangtze University, Jinzhou 434025, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- College of Horticulture and Gardening, Yangtze University, Jinzhou 434025, China
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- College of Horticulture and Gardening, Yangtze University, Jinzhou 434025, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Enshi Se-Run Material Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., Enshi 445000, China
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- Enshi Se-Run Material Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., Enshi 445000, China
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- Henry Fok School of Biology and Agricultural, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan 512005, China
- Correspondence: (X.Y.); (F.X.)
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- College of Horticulture and Gardening, Yangtze University, Jinzhou 434025, China
- Correspondence: (X.Y.); (F.X.)
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Farhan M. Green Tea Catechins: Nature’s Way of Preventing and Treating Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231810713. [PMID: 36142616 PMCID: PMC9501439 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Green tea’s (Camellia sinensis) anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects are well-known. Catechins are the most effective antioxidants among the physiologically active compounds found in Camellia sinesis. Recent research demonstrates that the number of hydroxyl groups and the presence of specific structural groups have a substantial impact on the antioxidant activity of catechins. Unfermented green tea is the finest source of these chemicals. Catechins have the ability to effectively neutralize reactive oxygen species. The catechin derivatives of green tea include epicatechin (EC), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin gallate (ECG) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG has the greatest anti-inflammatory and anticancer potential. Notably, catechins in green tea have been explored for their ability to prevent a variety of cancers. Literature evidence, based on epidemiological and laboratory studies, indicates that green tea catechins have certain properties that can serve as the basis for their consideration as lead molecules in the synthesis of novel anticancer drugs and for further exploration of their role as pharmacologically active natural adjuvants to standard chemotherapeutics. The various sections of the article will focus on how catechins affect the survival, proliferation, invasion, angiogenesis, and metastasis of tumors by modulating cellular pathways.
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- Mohd Farhan
- Department of Basic Sciences, Preparatory Year Deanship, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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Targeted metabolomics and DIA proteomics-based analyses of proteinaceous amino acids and driving proteins in black tea during withering. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Tea (Camellia sinensis): A Review of Nutritional Composition, Potential Applications, and Omics Research. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12125874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Tea (Camelliasinensis) is the world’s most widely consumed non-alcoholic beverage with essential economic and health benefits since it is an excellent source of polyphenols, catechins, amino acids, flavonoids, carotenoids, vitamins, and polysaccharides. The aim of this review is to summarize the main secondary metabolites in tea plants, and the content and distribution of these compounds in six different types of tea and different organs of tea plant were further investigated. The application of these secondary metabolites on food processing, cosmetics industry, and pharmaceutical industry was reviewed in this study. With the rapid advancements in biotechnology and sequencing technology, omics analyses, including genome, transcriptome, and metabolome, were widely used to detect the main secondary metabolites and their molecular regulatory mechanisms in tea plants. Numerous functional genes and regulatory factors have been discovered, studied, and applied to improve tea plants. Research advances, including secondary metabolites, applications, omics research, and functional gene mining, are comprehensively reviewed here. Further exploration and application trends are briefly described. This review provides a reference for basic and applied research on tea plants.
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Dynamic Variation of Amino Acid Contents and Identification of Sterols in Xinyang Mao Jian Green Tea. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27113562. [PMID: 35684499 PMCID: PMC9182030 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27113562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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As important biomolecules in Camellia sinensis L., amino acids (AAs) are considered to contribute to the overall green tea sensory quality and undergo dynamic changes during growth. However, limited by analytical capacity, detailed AAs composition in different growth stages remains unclear. To address this question, we analyzed the dynamic changes of 23 AAs during leaf growth in Xinyang Mao Jian (XYMJ) green tea. Using amino acid analyzer, we demonstrated that most AAs are abundant on Pure Brightness Day and Grain Rain Day. After Grain Rain, 23 AAs decreased significantly. Further analysis shows that theanine has a high level on the day before Spring Equinox and Grain Rain, accounting for 44–61% of the total free AAs content in tea leaves. Glu, Pro, and Asp are the second most abundant AAs. Additionally, spinasterol and 22,23-dihydrospinasterol are first purified and identified in ethanol extract of XYMJ by silica gel column chromatography method. This study reveals the relationship between plucking days and the dynamic changes of AAs during the growth stage and proves the rationality of the traditional plucking days of XYMJ green tea.
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Yong L, Song Y, Xiao X, Sui H, Xu H, Tan R, Yang X, Song J, Li J, Wei S. Quantitative probabilistic assessment of caffeine intake from tea in Chinese adult consumers based on nationwide caffeine content determination and tea consumption survey. Food Chem Toxicol 2022; 165:113102. [PMID: 35513285 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2022.113102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Caffeine has known effects on the central nervous and cardiovascular systems. An intake up to 400 mg/day does not give rise to health concerns. Tea, a major source of caffeine, is highly consumed in China. However, the potential health risk of caffeine from tea has not been well evaluated. The present study assessed caffeine intake levels from tea for Chinese adult consumers. We collected 1,398 samples of green, black, dark, jasmine, oolong, white, and yellow tea from 17 provinces. The caffeine content was determined by HPLC. The average contents were 27 (oolong tea) - 43 (yellow tea) mg/g. The leaching rate of caffeine into the water was about 100%. Tea consumption data were from the National Beverage Consumption Survey 2013-2014. Monte Carlo simulations were applied to estimate the distribution of caffeine intake. The average caffeine intake from tea was 180 mg/day of all consumers. Green, dark, and black tea were the primary sources. Males (197 mg/day) consumed more caffeine than females (136 mg/day) on average, but females older than 71 years had the highest intake level (259 mg/day) among all subgroups. Over 90% of Chinese adult tea drinkers have caffeine intake under 400 mg/day.
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- Ling Yong
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Ministry of Education Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China; Key Laboratory of Food Safety Risk Assessment, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China (China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment), Beijing, 100022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Safety Risk Assessment, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China (China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment), Beijing, 100022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Safety Risk Assessment, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China (China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment), Beijing, 100022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Safety Risk Assessment, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China (China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment), Beijing, 100022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Safety Risk Assessment, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China (China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment), Beijing, 100022, China
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- Hangzhou Tea Research Institute, China coop, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Transboundary Applied Technology for Tea Recourses, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Hangzhou Tea Research Institute, China coop, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Transboundary Applied Technology for Tea Recourses, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Food and Nutrition Institute, Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, 250000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Safety Risk Assessment, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China (China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment), Beijing, 100022, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Ministry of Education Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
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Ye JH, Ye Y, Yin JF, Jin J, Liang YR, Liu RY, Tang P, Xu YQ. Bitterness and astringency of tea leaves and products: Formation mechanism and reducing strategies. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.02.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Wong M, Sirisena S, Ng K. Phytochemical profile of differently processed tea: A review. J Food Sci 2022; 87:1925-1942. [DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Melody Wong
- School of Agriculture and Food, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences The University of Melbourne Parkville Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology The University of Melbourne Parkville Australia
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- School of Agriculture and Food, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences The University of Melbourne Parkville Australia
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Deng S, Zhang G, Olayemi Aluko O, Mo Z, Mao J, Zhang H, Liu X, Ma M, Wang Q, Liu H. Bitter and astringent substances in green tea: composition, human perception mechanisms, evaluation methods and factors influencing their formation. Food Res Int 2022; 157:111262. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Yu P, Huang H, Zhao X, Zhong N, Zheng H. Dynamic variation of amino acid content during black tea processing: A review. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2021.2015374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Penghui Yu
- Tea Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
- National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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Shi J, Yang G, You Q, Sun S, Chen R, Lin Z, Simal-Gandara J, Lv H. Updates on the chemistry, processing characteristics, and utilization of tea flavonoids in last two decades (2001-2021). Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021:1-28. [PMID: 34898343 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.2007353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Tea flavonoids are widely recognized as critical flavor contributors and crucial health-promoting bioactive compounds, and have long been the focus of research worldwide in food science. The aim of this review paper is to summarize the major progress in tea flavonoid chemistry, their dynamics of constituents and concentrations during tea processing as well as storage, and their health functions studied between 2001 and 2021. Moreover, the utilization of tea flavonoids in the human body has also been discussed for a detailed understanding of their uptake, metabolism, and interaction with the gut microbiota. Many novel tea flavonoids have been identified, including novel A- and B-ring substituted flavan-3-ol derivatives, condensed and oxidized flavan-3-ol derivatives, and glycosylated and methylated flavonoids, and are found to be closely associated with the characteristic color, flavor, and health benefits of tea. Flavoalkaloids exist widely in various teas, particularly 8-C N-ethyl-2-pyrrolidinone-substituted flavan-3-ols. Tea flavonoids behave significantly difference in constituents and concentrations depending on tea cultivars, plantation conditions, multiple stresses, the tea-specified manufacturing steps, and even the long-term storage period. Tea flavonoids exhibit multiple health-promoting effects, particularly their anti-inflammatory in alleviating metabolic syndromes. Interaction of tea flavonoids with the gut microbiota plays vital roles in their health function.
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- Jiang Shi
- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation and Utilization, Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation and Utilization, Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Food Science, Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Ourense, Spain
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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Ntezimana B, Li Y, He C, Yu X, Zhou J, Chen Y, Yu Z, Ni D. Different Withering Times Affect Sensory Qualities, Chemical Components, and Nutritional Characteristics of Black Tea. Foods 2021; 10:foods10112627. [PMID: 34828907 PMCID: PMC8618261 DOI: 10.3390/foods10112627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The present study emphasizes the effect of withering time set at 4 ± 0.5 h (WT4), 6 ± 0.5 h (WT6), 8 ± 0.5 h (WT8), 10 ± 0.5 h (WT10), and 12 ± 0.5 h (WT12) on the sensory qualities, chemical components, and nutritional characteristics of black tea. The sensory evaluation revealed high total quality scores at WT8 and WT10. Polysaccharides, amino acids, and soluble sugars significantly increased with an increase in withering time, and an apparent peak value was obtained at WT10. However, polyphenols, flavonoids, glycosides, organic acids, catechins, alkanoids, and theaflavins decreased with an increase in withering time. With an increase in withering time, the content of aromatic substances showed a trend of increasing first and then decreasing. The peaks of alcohols, aldehydes, and acids appeared at 10 ± 0.5 h, 10 ± 0.5 h, and 8 ± 0.5 h, respectively. The content of esters, ketones, and hydrocarbons showed a downward trend with an increase in withering time. Aroma analysis revealed that withering time could not exceed 10 ± 0.5 h. Black tea withered up to WT10 showed enhanced inhibition of α-glucosidase and α-amylase activity with good sensorial attributes. Glucose uptake inhibition capacity increased up 6 ± 0.5 h and then decreased, while antioxidant capacity decreased with an increase in withering time. The overall results show that the 8 ± 0.5 h to 10 ± 0.5 h withering time could improve black tea quality and nutritional characteristics.
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- Bernard Ntezimana
- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (B.N.); (Y.L.); (C.H.); (X.Y.); (J.Z.); (Y.C.); (Z.Y.)
- Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture in Central China, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (B.N.); (Y.L.); (C.H.); (X.Y.); (J.Z.); (Y.C.); (Z.Y.)
- Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture in Central China, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (B.N.); (Y.L.); (C.H.); (X.Y.); (J.Z.); (Y.C.); (Z.Y.)
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (B.N.); (Y.L.); (C.H.); (X.Y.); (J.Z.); (Y.C.); (Z.Y.)
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (B.N.); (Y.L.); (C.H.); (X.Y.); (J.Z.); (Y.C.); (Z.Y.)
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (B.N.); (Y.L.); (C.H.); (X.Y.); (J.Z.); (Y.C.); (Z.Y.)
- Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture in Central China, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (B.N.); (Y.L.); (C.H.); (X.Y.); (J.Z.); (Y.C.); (Z.Y.)
- Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture in Central China, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticulture Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (B.N.); (Y.L.); (C.H.); (X.Y.); (J.Z.); (Y.C.); (Z.Y.)
- Key Laboratory of Urban Agriculture in Central China, Ministry of Agriculture, Wuhan 430070, China
- Correspondence: ; Fax: +86-27-8728-2010
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Sun L, Fan K, Wang L, Ma D, Wang Y, Kong X, Li H, Ren Y, Ding Z. Correlation among Metabolic Changes in Tea Plant Camellia sinensis (L.) Shoots, Green Tea Quality and the Application of Cow Manure to Tea Plantation Soils. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26206180. [PMID: 34684759 PMCID: PMC8538533 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26206180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Traditionally, the supplement of organic manure in tea plantations has been a common approach to improving soil fertility and promoting terroir compounds, as manifested by the coordinated increase in yield and quality for the resulting teas. However, information regarding the effect of organic manure in the metabolome of tea plants is still inadequate. The metabolite profiles of tea shoots applied with cow manure, urea or no fertilizer were studied using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS). In total, 73 metabolites were detected, and the modulated metabolites included mainly amino acids, organic acids and fatty acids. In particular, glutamine, quinic acid and proline accumulated more in tea shoots in soils treated with cow manure, but octadecanoic acid, hexadecanoic acid and eicosanoic acid were drastically reduced. Pearson correlation analysis indicated that organic acids and amino acids in tea shoots were the two major metabolite groups among the three treatments. The analysis of metabolic pathways demonstrated that the cow manure treatment significantly changed the enrichment of pathways related to amino acids, sugars and fatty acids. Sensory evaluation showed that the quality of green teas was higher when the plants used to make the tea were grown in soil treated with cow manure rather than urea during spring and late summer. The results indicated that the application of cow manure in soils changed the metabolic characteristics of tea shoots and improved the qualities of the resulting teas.
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- Litao Sun
- Tea Research Institute, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China; (L.S.); (K.F.); (L.W.); (Y.W.)
- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Perth, WA 6150, Australia
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- Tea Research Institute, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China; (L.S.); (K.F.); (L.W.); (Y.W.)
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- Tea Research Institute, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China; (L.S.); (K.F.); (L.W.); (Y.W.)
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- College of Communication, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China;
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- Tea Research Institute, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China; (L.S.); (K.F.); (L.W.); (Y.W.)
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- Rizhao Tea Technology Promotion Center, Rizhao 276826, China;
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- Haiyang Fruit Industry Technology Promotion Station, Haiyang 265100, China;
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- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Perth, WA 6150, Australia
- Correspondence: (Y.R.); (Z.D.)
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- Tea Research Institute, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China; (L.S.); (K.F.); (L.W.); (Y.W.)
- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Perth, WA 6150, Australia
- Correspondence: (Y.R.); (Z.D.)
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Ni T, Xu S, Wei Y, Li T, Jin G, Deng WW, Ning J. Understanding the promotion of withering treatment on quality of postharvest tea leaves using UHPLC-orbitrap-MS metabolomics integrated with TMT-Based proteomics. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Silva GAL, Araújo LB, Silva LCR, Gouveia BB, Barberino RS, Lins TLBG, Monte APO, Macedo TJS, Santos JMS, Menezes VG, Silva RLS, Matos MHT. Gallic acid promotes the in vitro development of sheep secondary isolated follicles involving the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase pathway. Anim Reprod Sci 2021; 230:106767. [PMID: 34030069 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2021.106767] [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: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of addition of gallic acid as the single antioxidant to the base medium for in vitro culture of sheep secondary follicles and if the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) pathway is involved in the action of gallic acid. Secondary follicles were isolated and cultured for 12 days in α-MEM supplemented with bovine serum albumin (BSA), insulin, glutamine, hypoxanthine, transferrin, selenium, and ascorbic acid (control medium: α-MEM+) or in α-MEM supplemented with BSA, insulin, glutamine, hypoxanthine and different concentrations of gallic acid (25, 50 or 100 μM), thus replacing transferrin, selenium and ascorbic acid in the medium. Follicle morphology, glutathione (GSH), and mitochondrial activity, and meiotic resumption were evaluated. Furthermore, inhibition of PI3K pathway was performed by pretreatment with LY294002. After 12 days of culture, the follicle survival in a medium containing 100 μM gallic acid was similar (P > 0.05) to α-MEM+ and greater (P < 0.05) compared with other gallic acid concentrations. Antrum formation, follicle diameter, GSH, and mitochondrial activity, and meiotic resumption, however, were greater (P < 0.05) when 100 μM gallic acid was included in the α-MEM+ culture medium compared with the control medium. Furthermore, LY294002 inhibited (P < 0.05) follicle survival, development, and meiotic resumption stimulated by 100 μM gallic acid. In conclusion, concentration of 100 μM of gallic acid can be a substitute for transferrin, selenium, and ascorbic acid in the base medium during in vitro culture of sheep secondary follicles, inducing follicle development likely through the PI3K pathway.
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- Gizele A L Silva
- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, PE, 56300-990, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, PE, 56300-990, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, PE, 56300-990, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, PE, 56300-990, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, PE, 56300-990, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, PE, 56300-990, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, PE, 56300-990, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, PE, 56300-990, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, PE, 56300-990, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, PE, 56300-990, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, PE, 56300-990, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, PE, 56300-990, Brazil.
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Cost-Effective Simultaneous Separation and Quantification of Phenolics in Green and Processed Tea Using HPLC–UV–ESI Single-Quadrupole MS Detector and Python Script. SEPARATIONS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/separations8040045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Phenolic composition of green tea (Camellia sinensis) varies according to manufacturing processes that result in deglycosylation of glycosylated phenolics and condensation, epimerization, and degalloylation of flavan-3-ols (catechins). Ambiguous phenolic assignments based on UV absorbance alone can occur when the chromatographic peaks overlapped slightly. We established an improved method using an HPLC–UV coupled with a single-quadrupole MS detector (MS1) that can reject false UV peaks after checking the preceding MS1 peaks. Adjusted UV data coded by the Python algorithm were deployed to compare tea phenolics. Performance validation of the MS1 and UV analysis methods for 19 phenolics revealed a sensitivity of 0.17 and 0.47 pmol/injection, limit of detection of 15 and 33 μg/L, limit of quantification of 50 and 110 μg/L, intra-day precision of 5% and 1% relative standard deviation, and trueness of 83–135% and 97–100%, respectively. Our results suggest that the HPLC–UV–MS1 method, which is a low operational cost method, potentially provides the precise phenolic composition of teas.
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Chen Y, Wang F, Wu Z, Jiang F, Yu W, Yang J, Chen J, Jian G, You Z, Zeng L. Effects of Long-Term Nitrogen Fertilization on the Formation of Metabolites Related to Tea Quality in Subtropical China. Metabolites 2021; 11:metabo11030146. [PMID: 33801425 PMCID: PMC8000315 DOI: 10.3390/metabo11030146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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As a main agronomic intervention in tea cultivation, nitrogen (N) application is useful to improve tea yield and quality. However, the effects of N application on the formation of tea quality-related metabolites have not been fully studied, especially in long-term field trials. In this study, a 10-year field experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of long-term N application treatments on tea quality-related metabolites, their precursors, and related gene expression. Long-term N application up-regulated the expression of key genes for chlorophyll synthesis and promoted its synthesis, thus increasing tea yield. It also significantly increased the contents of total free amino acids, especially l-theanine, in fresh tea leaves, while decreasing the catechin content, which is conducive to enhancing tea liquor freshness. However, long-term N application significantly reduced the contents of benzyl alcohol and 2-phenylethanol in fresh tea leaves, and also reduced (E)-nerolidol and indole in withered leaves, which were not conducive to the formation of floral and fruity aroma compounds. In general, an appropriate amount of N fertilizer (225 kg/hm2) balanced tea yield and quality. These results not only provide essential information on how N application affects tea quality, but also provide detailed experimental data for field fertilization.
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- Yuzhen Chen
- Tea Research Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 104 Pudang Road, Xindian Town, Jin’an District, Fuzhou 350012, China; (Y.C.); (F.W.); (Z.W.); (F.J.)
- National Agricultural Experimental Station for Soil Quality, No. 1 Hutouyang Road, Shekou Town, Fu’an 355015, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 104 Pudang Road, Xindian Town, Jin’an District, Fuzhou 350012, China; (Y.C.); (F.W.); (Z.W.); (F.J.)
- National Agricultural Experimental Station for Soil Quality, No. 1 Hutouyang Road, Shekou Town, Fu’an 355015, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 104 Pudang Road, Xindian Town, Jin’an District, Fuzhou 350012, China; (Y.C.); (F.W.); (Z.W.); (F.J.)
- National Agricultural Experimental Station for Soil Quality, No. 1 Hutouyang Road, Shekou Town, Fu’an 355015, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 104 Pudang Road, Xindian Town, Jin’an District, Fuzhou 350012, China; (Y.C.); (F.W.); (Z.W.); (F.J.)
- National Agricultural Experimental Station for Soil Quality, No. 1 Hutouyang Road, Shekou Town, Fu’an 355015, China
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- Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 247 Wusi Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou 350013, China;
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- Key Laboratory of South China Agricultural Plant Molecular Analysis and Genetic Improvement & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Botany, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 723 Xingke Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510650, China; (J.Y.); (J.C.); (G.J.)
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- Key Laboratory of South China Agricultural Plant Molecular Analysis and Genetic Improvement & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Botany, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 723 Xingke Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510650, China; (J.Y.); (J.C.); (G.J.)
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- Key Laboratory of South China Agricultural Plant Molecular Analysis and Genetic Improvement & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Botany, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 723 Xingke Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510650, China; (J.Y.); (J.C.); (G.J.)
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- Tea Research Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 104 Pudang Road, Xindian Town, Jin’an District, Fuzhou 350012, China; (Y.C.); (F.W.); (Z.W.); (F.J.)
- National Agricultural Experimental Station for Soil Quality, No. 1 Hutouyang Road, Shekou Town, Fu’an 355015, China
- Correspondence: (Z.Y.); (L.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of South China Agricultural Plant Molecular Analysis and Genetic Improvement & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Applied Botany, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 723 Xingke Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510650, China; (J.Y.); (J.C.); (G.J.)
- Correspondence: (Z.Y.); (L.Z.)
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Abstract
Herbal Teas prepared from leaves, roots, fruits, and flowers of different herbs contain
many useful nutrients that may be a good replacement for medicating certain diseases. These herbal
teas are very rich in poly-phenols, therefore are significant for their antioxidant, anti-inflammation,
anticancer, anticardiovascular, antimicrobial, antihyperglycemic, and antiobesity properties. Medical
chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease,
constipation, diabetes, and bed wetting in children can be easily cured by the use of these herbal
teas in regular and moderate amounts. This review focuses on the diverse constituents of herbal teas
due to which these can be an attractive alternative towards promoting human health.
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- Tabinda Sattar
- Department of Chemistry, ICS, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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