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Laganà Vinci R, Arena K, Rigano F, Cacciola F, Dugo P, Mondello L. Prediction of retention data of phenolic compounds by quantitative structure retention relationship models under reverse-phase liquid chromatography. J Chromatogr A 2024; 1730:465146. [PMID: 39025025 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2024.465146] [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: 04/26/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Quantitative Structure-Retention Relationship models were developed to identify phenolic compounds using a typical LC- system, with both UV and MS detection. A new chromatographic method was developed for the separation of fifty-two standard phenolic compounds. Over 5000 descriptors for each standard were calculated using AlvaDesc software and then selected through Genetic Algorithm. The selected descriptors were used as variables for models construction and to obtain a better understanding of the retention behaviour of phenols during reverse-phase separation. Three distinct molecule sets, including fifty-two phenolic compounds (Set 1), 32 flavonoids (Set 2) and 15 mono-substituted flavonoids were divided into training and validation sets to build Partial Least Square, Multiple Linear Regression and Partial Least Square-Artificial Neural Network models. To assess the predictivity of the models, these were tested on a bergamot juice sample. Partial Least Square and Partial Least Square-Artificial Neural Network exhibit the lowest prediction error, and the latter showed the best predictive power in real sample recognition. The building and implementation of such predictive models showed to be a powerful tool to identify phenolic compounds based on retention data and avoiding the use of expensive and sophisticated detectors such as tandem MS.
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- Roberto Laganà Vinci
- Messina Institute of Technology c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, former Veterinary School, University of Messina, Viale G. Palatucci snc 98168 - Messina, Italy
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- Messina Institute of Technology c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, former Veterinary School, University of Messina, Viale G. Palatucci snc 98168 - Messina, Italy
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- Messina Institute of Technology c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, former Veterinary School, University of Messina, Viale G. Palatucci snc 98168 - Messina, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Odontoiatriche e delle Immagini Morfologiche e Funzionali, Università degli Studi di Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, Messina 98125, Italy
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- Messina Institute of Technology c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, former Veterinary School, University of Messina, Viale G. Palatucci snc 98168 - Messina, Italy; Chromaleont s.r.l. c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, former Veterinary School, University of Messina, Viale G. Palatucci snc 98168 - Messina, Italy
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- Messina Institute of Technology c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, former Veterinary School, University of Messina, Viale G. Palatucci snc 98168 - Messina, Italy; Chromaleont s.r.l. c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, former Veterinary School, University of Messina, Viale G. Palatucci snc 98168 - Messina, Italy
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Remigante A, Spinelli S, Gambardella L, Straface E, Cafeo G, Russo M, Caruso D, Dugo P, Dossena S, Marino A, Morabito R. Anion exchanger1 (AE1/SLC4A1) function is impaired in red blood cells from prediabetic subjects: Potential benefits of finger lime (Citrus australasica, Faustrime cultivar) juice extract. Cell Biochem Funct 2024; 42:e4105. [PMID: 39096031 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.4105] [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: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/28/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Prediabetes is a risk state that defines a high chance of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Oxidative stress mediated by hyperglycemia-induced production of reactive species could play a crucial role in this context. In the present study, we investigated whether the anion exchange capability mediated by AE1 (SLC4A1), which is sensitive to oxidative stress, was altered in human red blood cells (RBCs) obtained from prediabetic volunteers. In addition, we assessed the precise composition of bioactive compounds and the potential benefits of finger lime juice extract (Citrus australasica, Faustrime cultivar) in counteracting oxidative stress-related functional alterations. Human RBCs from normal and prediabetic volunteers were incubated with 50 µg/mL juice extract for 2 h at 25°C. Juice extract restored alterations of the anion exchange capability mediated by AE1 and prevented the structural rearrangements of AE1 and α/β-spectrin in prediabetic RBCs. AE1 functional and structural alterations were not associated with an increase in lipid peroxidation or protein oxidation at the level of the plasma membrane. An increased production of intracellular ROS, which provoked the oxidation of hemoglobin to methemoglobin, both reverted by juice extract, was instead observed. Importantly, juice extract also induced a reduction in glycated hemoglobin levels in prediabetic RBCs. Finally, juice extract blunted the overactivation of the endogenous antioxidant enzymes catalase and superoxide dismutase and prevented glutathione depletion in prediabetic RBCs. These findings contribute to clarifying cellular and molecular mechanisms related to oxidative stress and glycation events that may influence RBC and systemic homeostasis in prediabetes, identify AE1 as a sensitive biomarker of RBC structural and function alterations in prediabetes and propose finger lime juice extract as a natural antioxidant for the treatment and/or prevention of the complications associated with the prediabetic condition.
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- Alessia Remigante
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Biomarkers Unit, Center for Gender-Specific Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Biomarkers Unit, Center for Gender-Specific Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Complex Operational Unit of Clinical Pathology of Papardo Hospital, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Research and Innovation Center Regenerative Medicine & Novel Therapies, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Sun D, Liu Y, Jin Z, Xu B, Jin Y, Zhao Q, He Y, Li J, Zhang Y, Cui Y. Preparation of limonin monoclonal antibody and establishment of a sensitive icELISA for analyzing limonin in citrus and herbal samples. Food Chem 2024; 447:138989. [PMID: 38492297 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138989] [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: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Limonin is an intensely bitter and highly oxidized tetracyclic triterpenoid secondary metabolite, which is abundant in the Rutaceae and Meliaceae, especially in Citrus. In order to detect limonin content in complex substrates such as citrus and traditional Chinese medicine, monoclonal antibodies specifically recognizing limonin were prepared and an indirect competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (icELISA) was established. The median inhibition concentration (IC50) was 5.40 ng/mL and the linear range was 1.25-23.84 ng/mL. The average recoveries from citrus peel and pulp samples were 95.9%-118.8% and 77.5%-113.1%, respectively. Moreover, the contents of limonin in 6 citrus samples and 4 herbal samples were analyzed by icELISA and UPLC-MS, and the results of the two methods were consistent. This validation is sufficient to demonstrate that the developed immunoassay is applicable for the detection of limonin in citrus and herbal samples and has the advantage of high efficiency, sensitivity, and convenience.
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- Di Sun
- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control of Citrus Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China; National Citrus Engineering Research Center, Chongqing 400712, PR China; Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Citrus Products (Chongqing), Ministry of Agriculture, Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control of Citrus Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China; National Citrus Engineering Research Center, Chongqing 400712, PR China; Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Citrus Products (Chongqing), Ministry of Agriculture, Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control of Citrus Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China; National Citrus Engineering Research Center, Chongqing 400712, PR China; Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Citrus Products (Chongqing), Ministry of Agriculture, Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control of Citrus Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China; National Citrus Engineering Research Center, Chongqing 400712, PR China; Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Citrus Products (Chongqing), Ministry of Agriculture, Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control of Citrus Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China; National Citrus Engineering Research Center, Chongqing 400712, PR China; Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Citrus Products (Chongqing), Ministry of Agriculture, Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control of Citrus Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China; National Citrus Engineering Research Center, Chongqing 400712, PR China; Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Citrus Products (Chongqing), Ministry of Agriculture, Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control of Citrus Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China; National Citrus Engineering Research Center, Chongqing 400712, PR China; Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Citrus Products (Chongqing), Ministry of Agriculture, Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control of Citrus Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China; National Citrus Engineering Research Center, Chongqing 400712, PR China; Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Citrus Products (Chongqing), Ministry of Agriculture, Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control of Citrus Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China; National Citrus Engineering Research Center, Chongqing 400712, PR China; Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Citrus Products (Chongqing), Ministry of Agriculture, Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control of Citrus Fruits, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China; National Citrus Engineering Research Center, Chongqing 400712, PR China; Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Citrus Products (Chongqing), Ministry of Agriculture, Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, China.
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Gattuso A, Mafrica R, Cannavò S, Mafrica D, De Bruno A, Poiana M. Quality Evaluation of Bergamot Juice Produced in Different Areas of Calabria Region. Foods 2024; 13:2080. [PMID: 38998585 PMCID: PMC11241439 DOI: 10.3390/foods13132080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Citrus fruits are extensively cultivated worldwide, with Italy and Spain being major producers. In Southern Italy, particularly in Reggio Calabria, a typical citrus fruit is produced, namely, bergamot (Citrus bergamia Risso et Poiteau), known for its mysterious origins and exceptional quality essential oil protected by the EU's PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) designation. Despite historical challenges, bergamot has regained prominence for its nutraceutical potential, especially its flavonoid-rich juice, offering significant health benefits. However, little attention has been paid to understanding the qualitative and quantitative differences of bergamot juice in Calabrian production areas. For this reason, this work aims to investigate the quality characteristics of bergamot juice produced in different areas of Calabria sites. The results showed the best quality attributes of bergamot fruits harvested in the PDO area. In particular, higher levels of total soluble solids, stable acidity, and higher juice were found. In addition, higher contents of ascorbic and citric acids, which are nutritionally valuable and tasteful, were found. The phenolic profile, characterized by the key compounds of bergamot, highlighted the better nutraceutical potential of the fruit grown in the PDO area.
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- Antonio Gattuso
- Department of AGRARIA, University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy; (A.G.); (R.M.); (S.C.); (D.M.); (M.P.)
- Experimental Station for the Industry of the Essential Oils and Citrus Products SSEA, 89127 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Department of AGRARIA, University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy; (A.G.); (R.M.); (S.C.); (D.M.); (M.P.)
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- Department of AGRARIA, University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy; (A.G.); (R.M.); (S.C.); (D.M.); (M.P.)
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- Department of AGRARIA, University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy; (A.G.); (R.M.); (S.C.); (D.M.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of the Quality of Life, San Raffaele University, 00166 Rome, Italy
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- Department of AGRARIA, University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy; (A.G.); (R.M.); (S.C.); (D.M.); (M.P.)
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Wani I, Koppula S, Balda A, Thekkekkara D, Jamadagni A, Walse P, Manjula SN, Kopalli SR. An Update on the Potential of Tangeretin in the Management of Neuroinflammation-Mediated Neurodegenerative Disorders. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:504. [PMID: 38672774 PMCID: PMC11051149 DOI: 10.3390/life14040504] [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: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Neuroinflammation is the major cause of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Currently available drugs present relatively low efficacy and are not capable of modifying the course of the disease or delaying its progression. Identifying well-tolerated and brain-penetrant agents of plant origin could fulfil the pressing need for novel treatment techniques for neuroinflammation. Attention has been drawn to a large family of flavonoids in citrus fruits, which may function as strong nutraceuticals in slowing down the development and progression of neuroinflammation. This review is aimed at elucidating and summarizing the effects of the flavonoid tangeretin (TAN) in the management of neuroinflammation-mediated neurodegenerative disorders. A literature survey was performed using various resources, including ScienceDirect, PubMed, Google Scholar, Springer, and Web of Science. The data revealed that TAN exhibited immense neuroprotective effects in addition to its anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ agonistic effects. The effects of TAN are mainly mediated through the inhibition of oxidative and inflammatory pathways via regulating multiple signaling pathways, including c-Jun N-terminal kinase, phosphoinositide 3-kinase, mitogen-activated protein kinase, nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2, extracellular-signal-regulated kinase, and CRE-dependent transcription. In conclusion, the citrus flavonoid TAN has the potential to prevent neuronal death mediated by neuroinflammatory pathways and can be developed as an auxiliary therapeutic agent in the management of neurodegenerative disorders.
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- Irshad Wani
- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru 570015, India
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- College of Biomedical and Health Science, Konkuk University, Chungju-si 380-701, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru 570015, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru 570015, India
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- Fortem Biosciences Private Limited (Ayurvibes), No. 24, Attur, 4th Cross, Tirumala Nagar, A Block, Bangalore 560064, India
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- Fortem Biosciences Private Limited (Ayurvibes), No. 24, Attur, 4th Cross, Tirumala Nagar, A Block, Bangalore 560064, India
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- Department of Integrated Bioscience and Biotechnology, Sejong University, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea
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Demircan B, Velioglu YS, Giuffrè AM. Comparison of different drying methods for bergamot peel: Chemical and physicochemical properties. J Food Sci 2024; 89:1498-1516. [PMID: 38317407 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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This study examines the effectiveness of seven drying methods applied to bergamot peels, encompassing hot air, microwave, infrared-assisted microwave, freeze, infrared, sun, and oven drying. All samples exhibited moisture content and water activity levels within the acceptable range for dry foods. All methods effectively transformed the peels into powdered form, yielding comparable results. Each method offers distinct advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of method should be based on the desired properties of the final product. The highest ascorbic acid content was found in freeze-dried and hot air-dried samples (>400 mg/100 g), whereas sun-dried samples had the lowest (89.58 mg/100 g). Infrared-dried samples exhibited the highest levels of total phenolics and flavonoids (193.40 and 530.14 mg/100 g, respectively), attributed to reactions induced by elevated temperatures. The total carotenoids were higher in freeze-dried samples (54.12 mg/100 g) compared to other drying methods (<27 mg/100 g). Microwave-dried samples had the highest 5-hydroxymethylfurfural content (73.06 mg/100 g), and freeze-dried samples had the highest naringin content (1568.70 mg/100 g). Although infrared drying had good particle density, porosity, and fluidity, freeze-drying was the most effective, retaining the highest levels of bioactive compounds. Among the methods studied, freeze-drying is recommended due to its superior ability to preserve bioactive compounds. Infrared and infrared-assisted drying methods were suitable for recovering phenolics from bergamot waste, offering lower energy consumption and practical preservation of physicochemical properties. This study emphasizes the importance of selecting the appropriate drying method to ensure high-quality dried food and producing value-added products from bergamot waste, contributing to sustainable agriculture and waste reduction. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: This study demonstrates that infrared and freeze-drying are the most effective methods for producing high-quality bergamot peel samples with enhanced antioxidant properties. These findings hold promising implications for the food industry, offering a viable approach to preserve bergamot peels and their valuable attributes.
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- Bahar Demircan
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of AGRARIA, Università degli Studi Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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Demircan B, Velioglu YS, Giuffrè AM. Bergamot juice powder with high bioactive properties: Spray-drying for the preservation of antioxidant activity and ultrasound-assisted extraction for enhanced phenolic compound extraction. J Food Sci 2023; 88:3694-3713. [PMID: 37493276 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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The spray-drying process yielded functional bergamot juice powder with high antioxidant activity, phenolic content, and vitamin C content. Optimal drying conditions were determined as 10% maltodextrin concentration, 146.02°C inlet temperature, and 39.99% pump rate, preserving powder's bioactive properties. Under these drying conditions, bergamot juice powder exhibited an antioxidant activity of 62.2% DPPH scavenging activity, a total phenolic content of 3862.1 ppm, and a vitamin C content of 1385.9 ppm. The bergamot juice powder, with a water activity of 0.2, bulk density of 0.4 g/mL, tapped density of 0.5 g/mL, porosity of 89.6%, hygroscopicity of 8.6%, and cohesiveness of 37.2%, is highly suitable for further processing. High-pressure liquid chromatography analysis revealed the presence of major phenolic compounds in both fresh bergamot juice and spray-dried powder, although their concentrations were lower in the powder form. The major phenolics identified in the fruit juice were naringin (197.5 ppm), eriocitrin (105.9 ppm), neoeriocitrin (53.4 ppm), neohesperidin (68.8 ppm), and naringenin (119.8 ppm). However, in the powder form, the bitterness-associated compounds, naringin and neohesperidin, exhibited a significant reduction of 85.0% and 90.3%, respectively. Compared to dimethyl sulfoxide (48.4%), ethanol (37.9%), and distilled water (17.3%), ultrasound-assisted extraction with acetone solvent demonstrated the highest efficiency (61.7%) in obtaining phenolic compounds from bergamot juice powder. In conclusion, spray-drying is an effective method for obtaining functional bergamot juice powder, and ultrasound-assisted extraction can further enhance phenolic compound extraction efficiency. These findings have potential applications in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries, with opportunities for further research in functional foods or nutraceuticals. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Spray-drying yields functional bergamot juice powder with high bioactive properties. Optimal drying conditions can be applied in industrial settings. Ultrasound-assisted extraction enhances phenolic compound extraction efficiency. Potential applications in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Bahar Demircan
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of AGRARIA, Università degli Studi Mediterranea, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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Remigante A, Spinelli S, Straface E, Gambardella L, Russo M, Cafeo G, Caruso D, Falliti G, Dugo P, Dossena S, Marino A, Morabito R. Mechanisms underlying the anti-aging activity of bergamot ( Citrus bergamia) extract in human red blood cells. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1225552. [PMID: 37457030 PMCID: PMC10348362 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1225552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Introduction: Aging is a process characterised by a decline in physiological functions. Reactive species play a crucial role in the aging rate. Due to the close relationship between aging and oxidative stress, functional foods rich in phytochemicals are excellent candidates to neutralise age-related changes. Aim: This investigation aims to verify the potential protective role of bergamot (Citrus bergamia, Femminello cultivar) peel and juice extract in a model of aging represented by human red blood cells (RBCs) exposed to D-Galactose (DGal). Methods: Bergamot peel and juice extracts were subjected to RP-HPLC/PDA/MS for determination of their composition in bioactive compounds. Markers of oxidative stress, including ROS production, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) levels -a marker of lipid peroxidation, oxidation of total protein sulfhydryl groups, as well as the expression and anion exchange capability of band 3 and glycated haemoglobin (A1c) production have been investigated in RBCs treated with D-Gal for 24 h, with or without pre-incubation for 15 min with 5 μg/mL peel or juice extract. In addition, the activity of the endogenous antioxidant system, including catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), as well as the diversion of the RBC metabolism from glycolysis towards the pentose phosphate pathway shunt, as denoted by activation of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH), have been explored. Results: Data shown here suggest that bergamot peel and juice extract i) prevented the D-Gal-induced ROS production, and consequently, oxidative stress injury to biological macromolecules including membrane lipids and proteins; ii) significantly restored D-Gal-induced alterations in the distribution and ion transport kinetics of band 3; iii) blunted A1c production; iv) effectively impeded the over-activation of the endogenous antioxidant enzymes CAT and SOD; and v) significantly prevented the activation of G6PDH. Discussion: These results further contribute to shed light on aging mechanisms in human RBCs and identify bergamot as a functional food rich in natural antioxidants useful for prevention and treatment of oxidative stress-related changes, which may lead to pathological states during aging.
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- Alessia Remigante
- Department of Chemical and Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Biomarkers Unit, Center for Gender-Specific Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Biomarkers Unit, Center for Gender-Specific Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Complex Operational Unit of Clinical Pathology of Papardo Hospital, Messina, Italy
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- Complex Operational Unit of Clinical Pathology of Papardo Hospital, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Chemical and Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical and Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Lin M, Xu C, Gao X, Zhang W, Yao Z, Wang T, Feng X, Wang Y. Comparative study on secondary metabolites from different citrus varieties in the production area of Zhejiang. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1159676. [PMID: 37252230 PMCID: PMC10211264 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1159676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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To investigate the distribution pattern of bioactive components and their correlations between citrus varieties, we thoroughly analyzed secondary metabolites (including flavonoids, phenolic acids, carotenoids, and limonoids) in the peel and pulp of 11 citrus varieties from the production area of Zhejiang. Citrus peels accumulated metabolites far more than the pulp, and the accumulation varied significantly between species. Flavonoids were the most abundant compounds, followed by phenolic acids, with carotenoids and limonoids being far less abundant than the first two, but limonoids were more abundant than carotenoids. Hesperidin was the main flavonoid in most varieties, but cocktail grapefruit and Changshanhuyou contained naringin, with Ponkan having the most abundant polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs). The major components of phenolic acids, carotenoids, and limonoids were ferulic acid, β-cryptoxanthin, and limonin, respectively. Principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) indicated that these components were mostly correlated with each other, and these citrus varieties could be categorized into four groups by pulp and three groups by peel. The obtained results filled the data gap for secondary metabolites from local citrus and could provide data references for citrus resource utilization, selection and breeding of superior varieties, and other research.
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- Mei Lin
- Zhejiang Citrus Research Institute, Taizhou, China
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- Zhejiang Citrus Research Institute, Taizhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China
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- Zhejiang Citrus Research Institute, Taizhou, China
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- Zhejiang Citrus Research Institute, Taizhou, China
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- Zhejiang Citrus Research Institute, Taizhou, China
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- Zhejiang Citrus Research Institute, Taizhou, China
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Al-Mushhadani TM, Al-Hayali HL, Obaid Mostafa S. Synergistic effect of Rosemary and Lemon extractions on some physiological and biochemical parameters of CCl4-Stressed male rats. BIONATURA 2023. [DOI: 10.21931/rb/2023.08.01.64] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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This study was carried out to examine the preventive impact of marine extracts of rosemary and lemon individually or together in adult-male rats with liver injury induced by carbon tetrachloride. The extracts were prepared and tested on 40 male rats distributed into groups by collecting blood samples and conducting some hematological and biochemical parameters. CCl4-induced significant increases in the weight of the liver and heart, while rosemary and lemon extracts alone were not able to restore the liver weight, but the effect was in the synergy. As well, the extracts alone or in combination had a significant impact on reducing heart weight. Additionally, CCl4 caused a substantial reduction in RBC, Hb, PCV, MCV, MCHC and lymphocytes, whereas WBC, monocyte and granulocyte increased. While extracts exhibited an enhancement in these parameters, the best effect was when the two extracts were used together. The biochemical parameters indicated high significance in glucose, AST, ALT and triglycerides; however, total protein, albumin, cholesterol and T-AOC decreased compared to the control group. Both rosemary and lemon worked to restore and remove the oxidative effect.
Keywords: Rosemary(A plant that grows in mountainous regions), Lemon, Carbon tetrachloride, Stress, Rats.
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Deng M, Zhang R, Zhang S, Lu Q, Dong L, Huang F, Jia X, Ma Q, Chi J, Zhao D, Yan S, Zhang M. The flavonoid profiles in different tissue parts of Shatianyu (Citrus grandis L. Osbeck) and their in vitro bioactivity. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2023.114712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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Comparative Untargeted Metabolic Profiling of Different Parts of Citrus sinensis Fruits via Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Coupled with Multivariate Data Analyses to Unravel Authenticity. Foods 2023; 12:foods12030579. [PMID: 36766108 PMCID: PMC9914239 DOI: 10.3390/foods12030579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Differences between seven authentic samples of Citrus sinensis var. Valencia peel (albedo and flavedo) and juices from Spain and Uruguay, in addition to a concentrate obtained from Brazil, were investigated by untargeted metabolic profiling. Sixty-six metabolites were detected by nano-liquid chromatography coupled to a high-resolution electrospray-ionization quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer (nLC-ESI-qTOF-MS) belonging to phenolic acids, coumarins, flavonoid glycosides, limonoids, terpenes, and fatty acids. Eleven metabolites were detected for the first time in Citrus sinensis and identified as citroside A, sinapic acid pentoside, apigenin-C-hexosyl-O-pentoside, chrysoeriol-C-hexoside, di-hexosyl-diosmetin, perilloside A, gingerol, ionone epoxide hydroxy-sphingenine, xanthomicrol, and coumaryl alcohol-O-hexoside. Some flavonoids were completely absent from the juice, while present most prominently in the Citrus peel, conveying more industrial and economic prospects to the latter. Multivariate data analyses clarified that the differences among orange parts overweighed the geographical source. PCA analysis of ESI-(-)-mode data revealed for hydroxylinoleic acid abundance in flavedo peel from Uruguay the most distant cluster from all others. The PCA analysis of ESI-(+)-mode data provided a clear segregation of the different Citrus sinensis parts primarily due to the large diversity of flavonoids and coumarins among the studied samples.
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Malik F, Iqbal A, Zia S, Ranjha MMAN, Khalid W, Nadeem M, Selim S, Hadidi M, Moreno A, Manzoor MF, Kowalczewski PŁ, Aadil RM. Role and mechanism of fruit waste polyphenols in diabetes management. OPEN CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2022-0272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Among various diseases in humans, diabetes is one of the most complicated disorders resulting either from the malfunctioning of β cells, causing a poor discharge of insulin from them, or poor functioning of the liberated insulin. A wide array of chemical compounds so-called secondary metabolites are present in plants. These phytochemicals are produced as by-products of metabolism and play a key role in plant protection. However, in humans, they offer several beneficial functions. Polyphenols are an important class of phytochemicals and apart from fruits, they are also found in their major wastes mainly including the peel, pomace, and seed. The current review is aimed to focus on the potential sources, distribution, and extraction/isolation of polyphenols from major fruit wastes along with highlighting their medicinal and therapeutic benefits, especially in the management of diabetes.
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- Faiqa Malik
- Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sargodha , Sargodha , Pakistan
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- Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sargodha , Sargodha , Pakistan
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- Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sargodha , Sargodha , Pakistan
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- Department of Food Science, Government College University Faisalabad , Faisalabad , Pakistan
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- Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sargodha , Sargodha , Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University , Sakaka 72341 , Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Sciences and Technologies, University of Castilla-La Mancha , 13071 , Ciudad Real , Spain
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Sciences and Technologies, University of Castilla-La Mancha , 13071 , Ciudad Real , Spain
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University , Foshan , China
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture , Faisalabad , 38000 , Pakistan
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Cioni E, Migone C, Ascrizzi R, Muscatello B, De Leo M, Piras AM, Zambito Y, Flamini G, Pistelli L. Comparing Metabolomic and Essential Oil Fingerprints of Citrus australasica F. Muell (Finger Lime) Varieties and Their In Vitro Antioxidant Activity. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:2047. [PMID: 36290770 PMCID: PMC9598366 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11102047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Comparative chemical analyses among peel and pulp essential oils (EOs) and methanolic extracts of four Citrus australasica varieties (Red, Collette, Pink Ice, and Yellow Sunshine), and the hybrid Faustrime, were performed using GC-MS and UHPLC-DAD-HR-Orbitrap/ESI-MS. Peel and pulp extracts were also analysed for their in vitro antioxidant activity on a Balb/3T3 clone A31 mouse embryo fibroblast cell line. The results of peel and pulp EOs were mainly characterised by monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, respectively. All peels displayed a higher total phenol content (TPC) than pulps, and consequently a greater antioxidant activity. Collette peels and Pink Ice pulps showed the highest amount of identified flavonoids (e.g., luteolin, isosakuranetin, and poncirin derivatives). Collette and Red peels were rich in anthocyanins (delphinidin and petunidin glycosides), exhibiting the maximum protective activity against induced oxidative damage. In conclusion, finger lime fruits are good sources of health-promoting phytocomplexes, with the Red, Collette, and Pink Ice varieties being the most promising.
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- Emily Cioni
- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Pisa, via Bonanno 33, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Pisa, via Bonanno 33, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Pisa, via Bonanno 33, 56126 Pisa, Italy
- Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca “Nutraceutica e Alimentazione per la Salute”, Via del Borghetto 80, Università di Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy
- Centro per l’Integrazione della Strumentazione dell’Università di Pisa (CISUP), Lungarno Pacinotti 43, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Pisa, via Bonanno 33, 56126 Pisa, Italy
- Centro per l’Integrazione della Strumentazione dell’Università di Pisa (CISUP), Lungarno Pacinotti 43, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Pisa, via Bonanno 33, 56126 Pisa, Italy
- Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca “Nutraceutica e Alimentazione per la Salute”, Via del Borghetto 80, Università di Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy
- Centro per l’Integrazione della Strumentazione dell’Università di Pisa (CISUP), Lungarno Pacinotti 43, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Pisa, via Bonanno 33, 56126 Pisa, Italy
- Centro per l’Integrazione della Strumentazione dell’Università di Pisa (CISUP), Lungarno Pacinotti 43, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Pisa, via Bonanno 33, 56126 Pisa, Italy
- Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca “Nutraceutica e Alimentazione per la Salute”, Via del Borghetto 80, Università di Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy
- Centro per l’Integrazione della Strumentazione dell’Università di Pisa (CISUP), Lungarno Pacinotti 43, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Pisa, via Bonanno 33, 56126 Pisa, Italy
- Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca “Nutraceutica e Alimentazione per la Salute”, Via del Borghetto 80, Università di Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy
- Centro per l’Integrazione della Strumentazione dell’Università di Pisa (CISUP), Lungarno Pacinotti 43, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Pisa, via Bonanno 33, 56126 Pisa, Italy
- Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca “Nutraceutica e Alimentazione per la Salute”, Via del Borghetto 80, Università di Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy
- Centro per l’Integrazione della Strumentazione dell’Università di Pisa (CISUP), Lungarno Pacinotti 43, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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Influence of Dietary Inclusion of Exhausted Bergamot By-Product in Pigs on Animal Performance, Fatty Acid Profile and Oxidative Stability of Meat and Meat Products. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12060757. [PMID: 35327154 PMCID: PMC8944746 DOI: 10.3390/ani12060757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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An investigation was carried out on the effect in pig diet of supplementation with exhausted bergamot by-product, stemming from pharmaceutical industry after extraction of phenolic compounds, on growth performance and on the quality of meat and meat products. Twenty pigs were assigned to two dietary treatments and fed a conventional concentrate (control) or a concentrate including exhausted bergamot by-product at the level of 15% on a DM basis (EB). No significant differences between dietary treatments were found for final weight (p = 0.243), carcass weight (p = 0.679), dry matter intake (p = 0.321). In EB pork, the proportion of docosapentaenoic acid was significantly increased (p < 0.05); it tended to have a greater proportion of n-3 PUFA (p = 0.09), and the n-6/n-3 PUFA ratio was lower in EB treatment (p = 0.01). In salami from EB pigs fed, the proportion of α-linolenic acid and the total n-3 PUFA were higher than in the control group (p < 0.001). In salami, the TBARS value was lower after 5 days of storage (p < 0.001) in the EB group. Therefore, the present results suggest that the inclusion of exhausted bergamot by-product in pig diet resulted in a qualitative improvement of meat and meat products.
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Efficient Detection of Limonoid From Citrus Seeds by Handheld NIR: Compared with Benchtop NIR. FOOD ANAL METHOD 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12161-022-02245-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Olaniran AF, Taiwo AE, Bamidele OP, Iranloye YM, Malomo AA, Olaniran OD. The role of nutraceutical fruit drink on neurodegenerative diseases: a review. Int J Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.15106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Abiola Folakemi Olaniran
- Landmark University SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production Group) Department of Food Science and Nutrition College of Agriculture Landmark University P.M.B. 1001 Omu‐Aran Kwara State Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Engineering College of Engineering Landmark University PMB 1001 Omu Aran Nigeria
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- Landmark University SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production Group) Department of Food Science and Nutrition College of Agriculture Landmark University P.M.B. 1001 Omu‐Aran Kwara State Nigeria
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- Department of Food Science and Technology Faculty of Technology Obafemi Awolowo University Ile‐Ife Nigeria
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Salvino RA, Aroulanda C, De Filpo G, Celebre G, De Luca G. Metabolic composition and authenticity evaluation of bergamot essential oil assessed by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Anal Bioanal Chem 2022; 414:2297-2313. [PMID: 35048138 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-021-03869-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In this work, a sample of pure and certified bergamot essential oil (BEO) was extensively studied for the first time directly by NMR spectroscopy with the aim of investigating its metabolic composition, quantifying the main components of this complex natural matrix and simultaneously assessing whether the NMR technique is able to highlight possible frauds to which this high-cost product may be subjected. Eleven low molecular weight compounds have been identified by using 1D 1H and 13C-{1H} NMR experiments, 2D homo- and heteronuclear correlation NMR spectra, and 2D 1H DOSY experiments; the most abundant of them, i.e., about 90% of the sample analyzed, has been quantified by employing benzoic acid as an internal standard by 1H NMR spectrum. Moreover, since the commercial fraud of this precious oil is often due to the addition of less expensive oils, we have simulated a possible adulteration through the preparation of BEO samples to which different percentages of orange essential oil (OEO) were added. The results, obtained by combining the 1H NMR spectra collected on the adulterated samples and on pure BEO, with chemometric analysis, principal component analysis (PCA), indicate that it is possible to distinguish the sample of pure BEO from the adulterated ones and also, among them, to differentiate between the degrees of adulteration.
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- Rosachiara A Salvino
- Department of Chemistry & Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, via P. Bucci, 87036, Rende, CS, Italy.,Université Paris-Saclay, ICMMO, UMR CNRS 8182, RMN en Milieu Orienté, 91405, Orsay cedex, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, ICMMO, UMR CNRS 8182, RMN en Milieu Orienté, 91405, Orsay cedex, France
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- Department of Chemistry & Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, via P. Bucci, 87036, Rende, CS, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry & Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, via P. Bucci, 87036, Rende, CS, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry & Chemical Technologies, University of Calabria, via P. Bucci, 87036, Rende, CS, Italy.
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Recent advances in valorization of citrus fruits processing waste: a way forward towards environmental sustainability. Food Sci Biotechnol 2021; 30:1601-1626. [PMID: 34925937 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-021-00984-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Citrus fruits are well known for their medicinal and therapeutic potential due to the presence of immense bioactive components. With the enormous consumption of citrus juice, citrus processing industries are focused on the production of juice but at the same time, a large amount of waste is produced mainly in the form of peel, seeds, pomace, and wastewater. This waste left after processing leads to environmental pollution and health-related hazards. However, it could be exploited for the recovery of essential oils, pectin, nutraceuticals, macro and micronutrients, ethanol, and biofuel generation. In view of the importance and health benefits of bioactive compounds found in citrus waste, the present review summarizes the recent work done on the citrus fruit waste valorization for recovery of value-added compounds leading to zero wastage. Therefore, instead of calling it waste, these could be a good resource of significant valuable components, in this way encouraging the zero-waste theory.
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Bampidis V, Azimonti G, Bastos MDL, Christensen H, Kouba M, Fašmon Durjava M, López-Alonso M, López Puente S, Marcon F, Mayo B, Pechová A, Petkova M, Ramos F, Sanz Y, Villa RE, Woutersen R, Brantom P, Chesson A, Westendorf J, Manini P, Pizzo F, Dusemund B. Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an aqueous extract of Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck (lemon extract) for use in all animal species (Nor-Feed SAS). EFSA J 2021; 19:e06893. [PMID: 34765034 PMCID: PMC8573541 DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2021.6893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of an aqueous extract of Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck (lemon extract) when used as a sensory additive in feed for all animal species. The FEEDAP Panel concluded that the additive under assessment is safe for all animal species up to the maximum proposed use levels of 1,000 mg/kg complete feed and 250 mg/kg water for drinking. No concerns for consumers were identified following the use of lemon extract up to the highest safe level in feed. The additive should be considered a skin and eye irritant, and a potential corrosive. The use of the extract in animal feed under the proposed conditions was not expected to pose a risk for the environment. Lemon extract was recognised to flavour food. Since its function in feed would be essentially the same as that in food, no further demonstration of efficacy was considered necessary.
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Scerra M, Foti F, Caparra P, Cilione C, Rao R, Priolo A, Natalello A, Luciano G, Chies L. Effect of feeding pigs with bergamot by-product on fatty acid composition and oxidative stability of meat and salami. Meat Sci 2021; 183:108662. [PMID: 34469806 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2021.108662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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This work investigated the effects of feeding ensiled bergamot pulp to pigs on meat and salami quality. Eighteen pigs were assigned to two experimental treatments and fed a cereal-based concentrate diet (control) or the same diet in which ensiled bergamot pulp replaced 15% dry matter of the diet fed (BP). The BP treatment increased α-linolenic acid (+250%; P < 0.05), docosapentaenoic acid (+62%; P < 0.05), docosahexaenoic acid (+43%; P < 0.05) and consequently n-3 PUFA (+15%; P < 0.01) in meat. In salami, the content of α-linolenic acid, total PUFA and n-3 PUFA increased (+320%, +25% and + 258%, respectively) by feeding the BP diet (P < 0.001). The inclusion of bergamot pulp in the diet did not alter the oxidative stability in raw and cooked meat and colour descriptors. In salami, TBARS values were lower after 5 days of storage (P < 0.001) in BP group (1.54 vs 2.96). Finally, dietary supplementation with ensiled bergamot pulp to pigs improved the nutritional value of meat and meat products.
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- Manuel Scerra
- University of Reggio Calabria, Dipartimento di Agraria, Produzioni Animali, Via dell'Università, 25, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy.
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- University of Reggio Calabria, Dipartimento di Agraria, Produzioni Animali, Via dell'Università, 25, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- University of Reggio Calabria, Dipartimento di Agraria, Produzioni Animali, Via dell'Università, 25, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- University of Reggio Calabria, Dipartimento di Agraria, Produzioni Animali, Via dell'Università, 25, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- University of Reggio Calabria, Dipartimento di Agraria, Produzioni Animali, Via dell'Università, 25, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- University of Catania, Dipartimento di Agricoltura, Alimentazione e Ambiente (Di3A), Via Valdisavoia 5, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- University of Catania, Dipartimento di Agricoltura, Alimentazione e Ambiente (Di3A), Via Valdisavoia 5, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- University of Catania, Dipartimento di Agricoltura, Alimentazione e Ambiente (Di3A), Via Valdisavoia 5, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- University of Reggio Calabria, Dipartimento di Agraria, Produzioni Animali, Via dell'Università, 25, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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Raghavan S, Gurunathan J. Citrus species – a golden treasure box of metabolites that is beneficial against disorders. J Herb Med 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hermed.2021.100438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Arigò A, Rigano F, Russo M, Trovato E, Dugo P, Mondello L. Dietary Intake of Coumarins and Furocoumarins through Citrus Beverages: A Detailed Estimation by a HPLC-MS/MS Method Combined with the Linear Retention Index System. Foods 2021; 10:1533. [PMID: 34359404 PMCID: PMC8303230 DOI: 10.3390/foods10071533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Official regulations concerning the maximum number of substances in food are introduced as a consequence of possible adverse effects, after oral administration. In this regard, analytical methods are necessary in order to determine specific targets. Among oxygen heterocyclic compounds (OHCs, that are furocoumarins, coumarins and polymethoxyflavones), only coumarin is subject to restriction by the Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 of the European Parliament. Furocoumarins are known for their phototoxicity and other side effects due to their dietary intake; however, an official limit about the maximum content of these compounds in food is still missing. The lack of information about the real amount of these compounds in food is responsible for the conflicting opinions about the introduction of an official limit. The HPLC-MS/MS method here proposed, in combination with the linear retention index system, represents an innovative analytical strategy for the characterization of OHCs in citrus beverages. Several types of drinks were analysed in order to quantify 35 OHCs in total. This method is suitable for the quality control of OHCs in food and the obtained results may be considered as informative data useful for the regulatory authorities in the emission of new opinions and for a potential new regulation in this field.
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- Adriana Arigò
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy; (A.A.); (M.R.); (P.D.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy; (A.A.); (M.R.); (P.D.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy; (A.A.); (M.R.); (P.D.); (L.M.)
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- Chromaleont s.r.l., c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98198 Messina, Italy;
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy; (A.A.); (M.R.); (P.D.); (L.M.)
- Chromaleont s.r.l., c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98198 Messina, Italy;
- Unit of Food Science and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy; (A.A.); (M.R.); (P.D.); (L.M.)
- Chromaleont s.r.l., c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98198 Messina, Italy;
- Unit of Food Science and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy
- BeSep s.r.l., c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy
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Arigò A, Dugo P, Rigano F, Mondello L. Linear retention index approach applied to liquid chromatography coupled to triple quadrupole mass spectrometry to determine oxygen heterocyclic compounds at trace level in finished cosmetics. J Chromatogr A 2021; 1649:462183. [PMID: 34038784 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2021.462183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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In the European Union, cosmetic products are regulated by the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009. The Analytical Working Group of the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) suggested that a new sensitive analytical method is needed to determine psoralens in finished cosmetic products. This research provides an HPLC-MS/MS method for the quality control of 20 furocoumarins, 8 coumarins and 7 polymethoxyflavones in cosmetics. Thanks to the high sensitivity of the tandem mass spectrometry detection in Multiple Reaction Monitoring mode, psoralens contained in trace have been quantified in different products. The Limits of Quantifications were in the range 0.3-74 μg L-1. A reliable identification was achieved combining the Linear Retention Index (LRI) system with the MS and MS/MS libraries. In particular, the attribution was based on the spectra similarity filtered by the LRI parameter. The robustness and reproducibility of the LRI approach was demonstrated by the comparison of the HPLC-MS/MS results here reported with those obtained in our previous study, by using an HPLC-PDA system. This method could be taken into account for quality control of furocoumarins in cosmetics, and by the main associations, such as IFRA, for the purpose of issuing new opinions.
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- Adriana Arigò
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy; Chromaleont s.r.l., c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy; Unit of Food Science and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy; BeSep s.r.l., c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy; Chromaleont s.r.l., c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy; Unit of Food Science and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy; BeSep s.r.l., c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
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Chemical characterization and in vitro anthelmintic activity of Citrus bergamia Risso and Citrus X paradisii Macfad essential oil against Haemonchus contortus Kirby isolate. Acta Trop 2021; 217:105869. [PMID: 33631121 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2021.105869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Haemonchus contortus, a blood-sucking parasite of small ruminants, produces very important economic losses in the productive sector. This abomasum parasite has become resistant to most commercial drugs worldwide, and alternatives to fight this problem are urgently needed. Essential oils (EO) are a complex mixture of volatile secondary metabolites, composed mainly by terpenoids and phenolic compounds, from plants that have several pharmacological properties, including anthelmintic activity. Particularly, citrus peel is a source of cold-pressed EO, where limonene is its major component, and can be used as an additional food component for ruminants. The aim of the present work was to determine the in vitro anthelmintic activity of EO from Citrus bergamia (EOB), C. x paradisii (EOG) and limonene against the benzimidazole-susceptible Kirby isolate of H. contortus, using the egg hatch test (EHT) and the exsheathed third stage larval motility test (XLMT) using a WMicroTracker equipment. Albendazole (ABZ) and monepantel (MON) were used as positive controls. The 50% inhibitory concentrations (IC50) in XLMT were 8.77 and 13.88 µg/ml for EOB and EOG respectively, after an incubation of 72 h. An interesting observation on XLMT resulted when the positive controls were tested on the same plate, but in different well of the EOB. The volatile components of the EO significantly influenced (P < 0.05) the percentage of larval motility, reducing values from 66.9 to 19.6% for ABZ, and from 72.8 to 33.7% for MON, when comparing the activity of positive controls in a control plate without EO. The in vitro anthelmintic activity of EOB and EOG shows that they could be interesting candidates for nematode control. It is still necessary additional studies against the adult stage of H. contortus in efficacy trials in infected animals to validate their anthelmintic activity.
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Analytical Profile and Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of the Enriched Polyphenol Fractions Isolated from Bergamot Fruit and Leave. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10020141. [PMID: 33498213 PMCID: PMC7908980 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10020141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The aim of the study is to compare the qualitative and semi-quantitative profile of the polyphenol fraction purified from the leaf (BLPF) and fruit (BFPF) of bergamot (Citrus bergamia), and to evaluate their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. The analytical qualitative profile was carried out by LC-ESI/MS using three different approaches: targeted (searching analytes already reported in bergamot extract), semi-targeted (a selective search of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutarate [HMG] derivatives involved in the cholesterol reducing activity of BPF) and untargeted. A total number of 108 compounds were identified by using the three approaches, 100 of which are present in both the extracts thus demonstrating a good qualitative overlapping of polyphenols between the two extracts. The antioxidant activity was higher for BLPF in respect to BFPF but when normalized in respect to the polyphenol content they were almost overlapping. Both the extracts were found to dose dependently inhibit cell inflammation stimulated with IL-1α. In conclusion, the comparison of the qualitative and quantitative profile of polyphenols as well as of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of bergamot leaf and fruit well indicates that leaf is a valid source of bergamot polyphenol extraction and an even richer source of polyphenol in respect to the fruit.
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Shelf life extension of mozzarella cheese packed in preserving liquid with calcium lactate and bergamot juice concentrate. J DAIRY RES 2020; 87:474-479. [PMID: 33300482 DOI: 10.1017/s0022029920000977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Traditional Mozzarella is a fresh cheese produced in Italian local market without additives that shows a short shelf life of about 5 d. This work tested the use of natural additives (bergamot juice concentrate-BJ and calcium lactate-CL) in preserving liquid for a Mozzarella cheese with the aim to extend its shelf life, regarding the microbial growth and overall cheese quality. Results of qualitative analyses showed that the preserving liquid with the mix of BJ and CL promoted an extension of mozzarella shelf life up to 20 d. A slightly reduced growth of Pseudomonas species was evidenced after 5 d of storage, whereas no inhibition of lactic acid bacteria was observed for the storage period. Moreover, mozzarella cheese packed in mixed preserving liquid possessed better textural properties, evidenced by the lowest proteolysis index measured after 13 d of storage, and a good antioxidant activity.
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Shi YS, Zhang Y, Li HT, Wu CH, El-Seedi HR, Ye WK, Wang ZW, Li CB, Zhang XF, Kai GY. Limonoids from Citrus: Chemistry, anti-tumor potential, and other bioactivities. J Funct Foods 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2020.104213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Tsiokanos E, Tsafantakis N, Termentzi A, Aligiannis N, Skaltsounis LA, Fokialakis N. Phytochemical characteristics of bergamot oranges from the Ionian islands of Greece: A multi-analytical approach with emphasis in the distribution of neohesperidose flavanones. Food Chem 2020; 343:128400. [PMID: 33131954 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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The present study describes the peculiar phytochemical characteristics of bergamots cultivated in distinct islands of the Ionian Sea. Ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography high-resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLC-HRMS) supported by 1 and 2D NMR spectroscopy was used for unambiguous metabolic profiling of albedo, flavedo and juice samples. Profile differences were determined using a multi-analytical clustering approach based on high-performance thin-layer chromatography fingerprints and UHPLC-HRMS data. Finally, a validated HPLC method offering good precision (0.12-0.94%) and accuracy (95.25-103.93%) was proposed for the quantification of the major flavanones. A total of 37 secondary metabolites were characterized belonging to flavonoids, limonoids and coumarins. Their distribution was tissue-dependent and varied significantly from bergamots of other geographical locations. Surprisingly, neoeriocitrin was the major flavanone, reaching 1.69 ± 0.05 g/L in the juice and 5.24 ± 0.12 mg/g in albedo. This is the highest reported amount among Citrus species, rendering Ionian bergamots a promising candidate for novel functional products.
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- Evangelia Tsiokanos
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15771 Athens, Greece.
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- Laboratory of the Toxicological Control of Pesticides, Department of Pesticides Control & Phytopharmacy, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 14561 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15771 Athens, Greece
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Differences in the composition of phenolic compounds, carotenoids, and volatiles between juice and pomace of four citrus fruits from Southern Italy. Eur Food Res Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00217-020-03550-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Rezaeinia H, Emadzadeh B, Ghorani B. Electrospun balangu (Lallemantia royleana) hydrocolloid nanofiber mat as a fast-dissolving carrier for bergamot essential oil. Food Hydrocoll 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Russo M, Bonaccorsi IL, Arigò A, Cacciola F, De Gara L, Dugo P, Mondello L. Blood orange (Citrus sinensis) as a rich source of nutraceuticals: investigation of bioactive compounds in different parts of the fruit by HPLC-PDA/MS. Nat Prod Res 2019; 35:4606-4610. [DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2019.1696329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Marina Russo
- Department of Sciences and Technologies for Human and Environment, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Sciences and Technologies for Human and Environment, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sciences and Technologies for Human and Environment, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
- Chromaleont s.r.l., c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Sciences and Technologies for Human and Environment, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
- Chromaleont s.r.l., c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
- BeSep s.r.l., c/o Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Limonin: A Review of Its Pharmacology, Toxicity, and Pharmacokinetics. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24203679. [PMID: 31614806 PMCID: PMC6832453 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24203679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Revised: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Limonin is a natural tetracyclic triterpenoid compound, which widely exists in Euodia rutaecarpa (Juss.) Benth., Phellodendron chinense Schneid., and Coptis chinensis Franch. Its extensive pharmacological effects have attracted considerable attention in recent years. However, there is no systematic review focusing on the pharmacology, toxicity, and pharmacokinetics of limonin. Therefore, this review aimed to provide the latest information on the pharmacology, toxicity, and pharmacokinetics of limonin, exploring the therapeutic potential of this compound and looking for ways to improve efficacy and bioavailability. Limonin has a wide spectrum of pharmacological effects, including anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and analgesic, anti-bacterial and anti-virus, anti-oxidation, liver protection properties. However, limonin has also been shown to lead to hepatotoxicity, renal toxicity, and genetic damage. Moreover, limonin also has complex impacts on hepatic metabolic enzyme. Pharmacokinetic studies have demonstrated that limonin has poor bioavailability, and the reduction, hydrolysis, and methylation are the main metabolic pathways of limonin. We also found that the position and group of the substituents of limonin are key in affecting pharmacological activity and bioavailability. However, some issues still exist, such as the mechanism of antioxidant activity of limonin not being clear. In addition, there are few studies on the toxicity mechanism of limonin, and the effects of limonin concentration on pharmacological effects and toxicity are not clear, and no researchers have reported any ways in which to reduce the toxicity of limonin. Therefore, future research directions include the mechanism of antioxidant activity of limonin, how the concentration of limonin affects pharmacological effects and toxicity, finding ways to reduce the toxicity of limonin, and structural modification of limonin—one of the key methods necessary to enhance pharmacological activity and bioavailability.
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Cautela D, Vella FM, Laratta B. The Effect of Processing Methods on Phytochemical Composition in Bergamot Juice. Foods 2019; 8:E474. [PMID: 31614466 PMCID: PMC6836041 DOI: 10.3390/foods8100474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2019] [Revised: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Experimental and epidemiological studies show a positive relation between consumption of citrus juices and reduction of risk for some chronic disorders, such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. In particular, the bergamot juice is characterized by noticeable amounts of phytochemicals such as flavanone glycosides, limonoids, and quaternary ammonium compounds, all health-beneficial biomolecules. In vitro and in vivo studies have shown anti-inflammatory, cholesterol-lowering, and anti-diabetic activities attributed to these compounds depending on their chemical structure. However, nutritional content of bergamot juice may vary as consequence of different processing techniques, thus needing to address this claim. For this reason, the objective of this research was to evaluate the effects of different processing systems on the proximate constituents, the composition, and the antioxidant activity of the correspondent juices. Overall, the results indicate that the process employed may influence the chemical composition and the functional properties of the ended juice. Screw press method produced a juice with greater content of flavanone glycosides (ranged from 37 to 402 mg/L) and limonoid aglycones (ranged from 65 to 67 mg/L) than the other processes (p < 0.001). However, the process used for extraction of bergamot juice did not affect significantly the N,N-dimethyl-L-proline content (p < 0.5). Moreover, the screw press juice showed the highest antioxidant activity with EC50 value of 9.35 µg/mL, thus suggesting that this method maintains for health the nutritional quality of a fresh-pressed juice.
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- Domenico Cautela
- Stazione Sperimentale per le Industrie delle Essenze e dei derivati dagli Agrumi (SSEA)-Azienda Speciale della Camera di Commercio di Reggio, via T. Campanella, 12-89125 Reggio Calabria, Italy.
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Istituto di Ricerca degli Ecosistemi Terrestri (IRET), via P. Castellino, 111-80131 Napoli, Italy.
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Istituto di Ricerca degli Ecosistemi Terrestri (IRET), via P. Castellino, 111-80131 Napoli, Italy.
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Arigò A, Rigano F, Micalizzi G, Dugo P, Mondello L. Oxygen heterocyclic compound screening in
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essential oils by linear retention index approach applied to liquid chromatography coupled to photodiode array detector. FLAVOUR FRAG J 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/ffj.3515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Adriana Arigò
- Department of Chemical Biological, Pharmaceutical, and Environmental Sciences University of Messina Messina Italy
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- Chromaleont s.r.l., c/o Department of Chemical, Biological Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences University of Messina Messina Italy
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- Department of Chemical Biological, Pharmaceutical, and Environmental Sciences University of Messina Messina Italy
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- Department of Chemical Biological, Pharmaceutical, and Environmental Sciences University of Messina Messina Italy
- Chromaleont s.r.l., c/o Department of Chemical, Biological Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences University of Messina Messina Italy
- Unit of Food Science and Nutrition Department of Medicine University Campus Bio‐Medico of Rome Rome Italy
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- Department of Chemical Biological, Pharmaceutical, and Environmental Sciences University of Messina Messina Italy
- Chromaleont s.r.l., c/o Department of Chemical, Biological Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences University of Messina Messina Italy
- Unit of Food Science and Nutrition Department of Medicine University Campus Bio‐Medico of Rome Rome Italy
- BeSep s.r.l., c/o Department of Chemical Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences University of Messina Messina Italy
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Formisano C, Rigano D, Lopatriello A, Sirignano C, Ramaschi G, Arnoldi L, Riva A, Sardone N, Taglialatela-Scafati O. Detailed Phytochemical Characterization of Bergamot Polyphenolic Fraction (BPF) by UPLC-DAD-MS and LC-NMR. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2019; 67:3159-3167. [PMID: 30807134 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b06591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Bergamot ( Citrus bergamia) is cultivated in Southern Italy almost exclusively to produce the prized essential oil, a top note in several perfumes. The juice of bergamot, until recently poorly studied, is the object of a growing scientific interest due to its claimed activity to treat metabolic syndrome. The aim of this investigation was a detailed characterization of bergamot juice polyphenolic fraction (BPF) based on a UPLC-DAD-MS analysis complemented by preparative chromatographic separations, followed by NMR characterization of the isolated compounds. The combination of these techniques efficiently covered different classes of secondary metabolites, leading to the identification of 39 components, several of which had never been reported from bergamot. One of them, bergamjuicin (35), is a new flavanone glycoside, whose structure has been determined by MS and NMR techniques. The reported results could provide a guide for future routine analyses of BPF, a material of great nutraceutical and industrial interest.
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- Carmen Formisano
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery , University of Naples Federico II , Via D. Montesano 49 , 80131 Naples , Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery , University of Naples Federico II , Via D. Montesano 49 , 80131 Naples , Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery , University of Naples Federico II , Via D. Montesano 49 , 80131 Naples , Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery , University of Naples Federico II , Via D. Montesano 49 , 80131 Naples , Italy
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- INDENA SpA , Via Don Minzoni 6 , 20090 Settala , Milan , Italy
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- INDENA SpA , Via Don Minzoni 6 , 20090 Settala , Milan , Italy
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- INDENA SpA , Via Don Minzoni 6 , 20090 Settala , Milan , Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery , University of Naples Federico II , Via D. Montesano 49 , 80131 Naples , Italy
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Variation in limonin and nomilin content in citrus fruits of eight varieties determined by modified HPLC. Food Sci Biotechnol 2018; 28:641-647. [PMID: 31093421 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-018-0509-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2018] [Revised: 10/25/2018] [Accepted: 11/11/2018] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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The nomilin and limonin content in citrus fruits of different varieties was determined at fruit growth and maturation stages by HPLC. The results showed that the two limonoids can be separated, identified, and quantified in citrus fruits within 10 min by the developed method. The method exhibited good precision, repeatability, stability, and recovery rate. The content of limonin and nomilin in most citrus fruits presented an increasing trend initially, and then decreased during fruit growth and maturation; a peak was observed at the young fruit or fruit expansion stage. The dropped fruits also contained some amount of limonoids, suggesting their industrial application. The variation and cluster analyses results revealed that the orange varieties contained the highest amount of limonoids at the mature stage. The results of this study will enable better use of citrus limonoids.
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Antioxidant and Antisenescence Effects of Bergamot Juice. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2018; 2018:9395804. [PMID: 30116497 PMCID: PMC6079356 DOI: 10.1155/2018/9395804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2018] [Revised: 04/28/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Aging is one of the main risk factor for the onset of cardiovascular diseases; one of the possible explanations could be linked to the age-associated overproduction of free radicals. This increase of oxidative stress can be overcome with a high intake of food antioxidants. In this context, a number of studies have been addressed to assess the antiaging potential of natural antioxidant compounds. Recently, it has been shown that the juice of bergamot (Citrus bergamia Risso et Poiteau), a fruit mostly produced in the Ionian coastal areas of Southern Italy (Calabria), is a valuable source of health-promoting constituents with, among other, antioxidant properties. In order to investigate the potential antiaging effects of this Mediterranean natural antioxidant source, bergamot juices of three different cultivars (“fantastico,” “femminello,” and “castagnaro”) were herein characterized by the mean of high-performance liquid chromatography-photodiode array-electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry. Then, juices were investigated for the evaluation of total polyphenolic and flavonoid contents, cell-free model antioxidant activities, and in vitro antiaging properties on two different cellular models of induced myocardial senescence. The best performing juice was also assessed in vivo. The phytochemical profiles confirmed that juices were rich in flavonoids, both flavone and flavanone glycosides. In addition, two limonoid glycosides were also identified in all cultivars. Each cultivar showed different phenolic and flavonoid contents. In tube results showed the juice robust antioxidant activities that correlate with their phenolic and flavonoid contents. Moreover, for the first time, the ability of juice to counteract the chemical-induced senescence was here demonstrated in both cellular models. Lastly, the in vivo data obtained from mouse hearts evidenced an increase in transcription of genes involved in antiaging and antioxidant responses. The overall results suggest that bergamot juice exerts antioxidant and antisenescence effects, making it useful for nutraceutical purposes.
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Zoccali M, Arigò A, Russo M, Salafia F, Dugo P, Mondello L. Characterization of Limonoids in Citrus Essential Oils by Means of Supercritical Fluid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry. FOOD ANAL METHOD 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s12161-018-1303-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Fanali C, Tripodo G, Russo M, Della Posta S, Pasqualetti V, De Gara L. Effect of solvent on the extraction of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity of hazelnut kernel. Electrophoresis 2018; 39:1683-1691. [DOI: 10.1002/elps.201800014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Revised: 03/09/2018] [Accepted: 03/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Chiara Fanali
- Department of Medicine; Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma; Rome Italy
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- Department of Medicine; Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma; Rome Italy
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- Department of Medicine; Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma; Rome Italy
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- Department of Medicine; Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma; Rome Italy
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Celano R, Campone L, Pagano I, Carabetta S, Di Sanzo R, Rastrelli L, Piccinelli AL, Russo M. Characterisation of nutraceutical compounds from different parts of particular species of Citrus sinensis 'Ovale Calabrese' by UHPLC-UV-ESI-HRMS. Nat Prod Res 2018; 33:244-251. [PMID: 29473425 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2018.1443102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Consumers are aware of diet causing health problems and therefore there is an increased demand for natural ingredients that are expected to be safe and health-promoting. Many of these compounds belong to the class of flavonoids and can be divided into these five groups: flavanones, flavones, flavonols, flavanols, isoflavones and anthocyanidins. Extracts from citrus fruits are usually used as functional ingredients for several products. The aim of this paper was to develop an UHPLC-UV-ESI-HRMS method to define the metabolite profile of different parts of citrus fruit, of a particular cultivar called 'Ovale Calabrese', and in its main by-products. The high resolution mass spectrometry analysis allowed the identification of 27 compounds belonging to the classes of flavonoids and terpenoids. The high contents of phytochemical compounds, reveal the potential use of the 'Ovale Calabrese' as a rich source of nutraceutical compounds.
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- Rita Celano
- a Department of Pharmacy , University of Salerno , Fisciano , Italy
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- a Department of Pharmacy , University of Salerno , Fisciano , Italy.,b Department of Agriculture, Food Chemistry, Safety and Sensoromic Laboratory (FoCuSS Lab) , University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria , Reggio Calabria , Italy
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- a Department of Pharmacy , University of Salerno , Fisciano , Italy
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- b Department of Agriculture, Food Chemistry, Safety and Sensoromic Laboratory (FoCuSS Lab) , University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria , Reggio Calabria , Italy
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- b Department of Agriculture, Food Chemistry, Safety and Sensoromic Laboratory (FoCuSS Lab) , University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria , Reggio Calabria , Italy
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- a Department of Pharmacy , University of Salerno , Fisciano , Italy
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- b Department of Agriculture, Food Chemistry, Safety and Sensoromic Laboratory (FoCuSS Lab) , University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria , Reggio Calabria , Italy
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Stevenson PG, Burns NK, Purcell SD, Francis PS, Barnett NW, Fry F, Conlan XA. Application of 2D-HPLC coupled with principal component analysis to study an industrial opiate processing stream. Talanta 2017; 166:119-125. [PMID: 28213211 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2017.01.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2016] [Revised: 01/12/2017] [Accepted: 01/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Principal component analysis (PCA) loading plots were used to elucidate key differences between two-dimensional high performance liquid chromatography (2D-HPLC) fingerprint data from samples collected from stages along the Papaver somniferum industrial process chemistry workflow. Data reduction was completed using a 2D-HPLC peak picking approach as a precursor to chemometric analysis. Using comparisons of the final stages of product extraction as an example, PCA analysis of characteristic 2D-HPLC fingerprints accounted for 84.9% of variation between the two sample sets measured in triplicate, with 64.7% explained by PC1. Loadings plots of PC1 on each sample set identified where the significant changes were occurring and normalised bubble plots provided an indication of the relative importance of each of these changes. These findings highlight 2D-HPLC with appropriate chemometric analysis as a useful tool for the exploration of bioactive molecules within biomass.
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- Paul G Stevenson
- Deakin University, Centre for Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia
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- Deakin University, Centre for Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia
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- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Australia Pty Ltd, Port Fairy, VIC 3284, Australia
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- Deakin University, Centre for Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia
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- Deakin University, Centre for Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia
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- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Australia Pty Ltd, Port Fairy, VIC 3284, Australia
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- Deakin University, Centre for Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia.
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Effect of luteolin on inflammatory responses in RAW264.7 macrophages activated with LPS and IFN-γ. J Funct Foods 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2017.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Bioactives, Aromatics and Sensory Properties of Cold-Pressed and Hexane-Extracted Lemon (Citrus Limon L.) Seed Oils. J AM OIL CHEM SOC 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s11746-017-2977-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Gualdani R, Cavalluzzi MM, Lentini G, Habtemariam S. The Chemistry and Pharmacology of Citrus Limonoids. Molecules 2016; 21:E1530. [PMID: 27845763 PMCID: PMC6273274 DOI: 10.3390/molecules21111530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2016] [Accepted: 11/10/2016] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Citrus limonoids (CLs) are a group of highly oxygenated terpenoid secondary metabolites found mostly in the seeds, fruits and peel tissues of citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, oranges, pumellos, grapefruits, bergamots, and mandarins. Represented by limonin, the aglycones and glycosides of CLs have shown to display numerous pharmacological activities including anticancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic and insecticidal among others. In this review, the chemistry and pharmacology of CLs are systematically scrutinised through the use of medicinal chemistry tools and structure-activity relationship approach. Synthetic derivatives and other structurally-related limonoids from other sources are include in the analysis. With the focus on literature in the past decade, the chemical classification of CLs, their physico-chemical properties as drugs, their biosynthesis and enzymatic modifications, possible ways of enhancing their biological activities through structural modifications, their ligand efficiency metrics and systematic graphical radar plot analysis to assess their developability as drugs are among those discussed in detail.
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- Roberta Gualdani
- Department of Chemistry "U. Shiff", University of Florence, Via della Lastruccia 3, Florence 50019, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy-Drug Sciences, University of Studies of Bari Aldo Moro, Via E. Orabona n. 4, Bari 70126, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy-Drug Sciences, University of Studies of Bari Aldo Moro, Via E. Orabona n. 4, Bari 70126, Italy.
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- Pharmacognosy Research Laboratories & Herbal Analysis Services, University of Greenwich, Central Avenue, Charham-Maritime, Kent ME4 4TB, UK.
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Russo M, Rigano F, Arigò A, Sciarrone D, Calabrò ML, Farnetti S, Dugo P, Mondello L. Rapid isolation, reliable characterization, and water solubility improvement of polymethoxyflavones from cold-pressed mandarin essential oil. J Sep Sci 2016; 39:2018-27. [DOI: 10.1002/jssc.201501366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2015] [Revised: 02/24/2016] [Accepted: 03/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Marina Russo
- “Scienze chimiche, biologiche, farmaceutiche ed ambientali” Department; University of Messina; Messina Italy
- Chromaleont s.r.l, c/o; University of Messina; Messina Italy
- University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome; Rome Italy
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- “Scienze chimiche, biologiche, farmaceutiche ed ambientali” Department; University of Messina; Messina Italy
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- “Scienze chimiche, biologiche, farmaceutiche ed ambientali” Department; University of Messina; Messina Italy
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- “Scienze chimiche, biologiche, farmaceutiche ed ambientali” Department; University of Messina; Messina Italy
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- “Scienze chimiche, biologiche, farmaceutiche ed ambientali” Department; University of Messina; Messina Italy
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- Division of Cellular Transplantation of surgery, Diabetes Research Institute; University of Miami; Miami FL USA
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- “Scienze chimiche, biologiche, farmaceutiche ed ambientali” Department; University of Messina; Messina Italy
- Chromaleont s.r.l, c/o; University of Messina; Messina Italy
- University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome; Rome Italy
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- “Scienze chimiche, biologiche, farmaceutiche ed ambientali” Department; University of Messina; Messina Italy
- Chromaleont s.r.l, c/o; University of Messina; Messina Italy
- University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome; Rome Italy
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