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Baesso Moura B, Hoshika Y, Brunetti C, Dos Santos Nascimento LB, Marra E, Paoletti E, Ferrini F. Stress physiology of Moringa oleifera under tropospheric ozone enrichment: An ecotype-specific investigation into growth, nonstructural carbohydrates, and polyphenols. THE PLANT JOURNAL : FOR CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2024; 120:2127-2137. [PMID: 39476251 DOI: 10.1111/tpj.17107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 09/25/2024] [Accepted: 10/15/2024] [Indexed: 12/11/2024]
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Ozone (O3) is an oxidative pollutant that significantly threatens plant development and ecological dynamics. The present study explores the impact of O3 on Moringa (Moringa oleifera) ecotypes when exposed to ambient and elevated O3 levels. Elevated O3 concentrations resulted in significant reductions in total biomass for all ecotypes. Photosynthetic parameters, including stomatal conductance (gsto), CO2 assimilation (Pn), and carboxylation efficiency (K), decreased under elevated O3 in some ecotypes, indicating a detrimental effect on carbon assimilation. Nonstructural carbohydrate (NSC) levels in roots varied among ecotypes, with significant reductions in starch content observed under elevated O3, suggesting a potential shift towards soluble sugar accumulation and reallocation for antioxidant defense. Secondary metabolite analysis revealed increased polyphenol production, particularly quercetin derivatives, under elevated O3 in specific ecotypes, highlighting their role in mitigating oxidative stress. Interestingly, the glucosinolate content also varied, with some ecotypes exhibiting increased levels, suggesting a complex regulatory mechanism in response to O3 exposure. The study underscores the intrinsic variability among Moringa ecotypes in response to O3 stress, emphasizing the importance of genetic diversity for adaptation. The findings indicate that Moringa's metabolic plasticity, including shifts in NSC and SM production, plays a crucial role in its defense mechanisms against O3-induced oxidative stress. These insights are vital for optimizing the cultivation and utilization of Moringa in diverse environmental conditions, particularly in regions with elevated O3 levels.
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- Bárbara Baesso Moura
- Institute of Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET), National Research Council, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019, Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
- NBFC, National Biodiversity Future Center, Palermo, 90133, Italy
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- Institute of Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET), National Research Council, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019, Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
- NBFC, National Biodiversity Future Center, Palermo, 90133, Italy
- Italian Integrated Environmental Research Infrastructures System (ITINERIS), Tito Scalo, 85050, Potenza, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Environment, Food, and Forestry, University of Florence, Viale delle Idee, 30 50019, Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
- Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection (IPSP), National Research Council (CNR), Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019, Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- Institute of Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET), National Research Council, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019, Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
- Italian Integrated Environmental Research Infrastructures System (ITINERIS), Tito Scalo, 85050, Potenza, Italy
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- Institute of Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET), National Research Council, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019, Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
- NBFC, National Biodiversity Future Center, Palermo, 90133, Italy
- Italian Integrated Environmental Research Infrastructures System (ITINERIS), Tito Scalo, 85050, Potenza, Italy
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- Italian Integrated Environmental Research Infrastructures System (ITINERIS), Tito Scalo, 85050, Potenza, Italy
- Department of Agriculture, Environment, Food, and Forestry, University of Florence, Viale delle Idee, 30 50019, Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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Peng W, Wang X, Wang W, Wang Y, Huang J, Zhou R, Bo R, Liu M, Yin S, Li J. Comparison, optimization and antioxidant activity of ultrasound-assisted natural deep eutectic solvents extraction and traditional method: A greener route for extraction of flavonoid from Moringa oleifera Lam. leaves. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2024; 109:107003. [PMID: 39079439 PMCID: PMC11339064 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.107003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/25/2024]
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To develop an environmentally sustainable and efficient extraction method for flavonoids from Moringa oleifera Lam. (M. oleifera) leaves, natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) with ultrasound-assisted extraction was utilized in this study. After optimization of extraction parameters of NADES, including ultrasonic power, ultrasonic time, and liquid-solid ratio, the extraction yield of ultrasound-assisted NADES (UAN) composed of betaine and urea (Bet-Urea) reached 54.69 ± 0.19 mg RE/g DW, which made a 1.7-fold increase compared to traditional ultrasound-assisted traditional solvent (UATS). UPLC-Q Exactive/MS analysis revealed that M. oleifera leaves flavonoids (MOLF) was mainly composed of Quercetin 3-β-D-glucoside, Rutin, Kaempferol-3-O-glucoside, Vitexin and Quercetin. Furthermore, the COSMO-RS model was employed to verify the optimal compatibility of solubility and activity coefficient between Bet-Urea and the five primary flavonoids in MOLF. In vitro antioxidant assays verified that MOLF extracted by UAN exhibited superior antioxidant activity compared to MOLF extracted by UATS. Overall, the devised process not only augmented the extraction yield of MOLF but also effectively preserved the bioactive compounds, thus promoting the utilization of green extraction solvents in the food industry.
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- Weilong Peng
- School of Veterinary Medicine, Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, PR China
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, PR China
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- Jiangsu Agri-animal Husbandry Vocational College, Taizhou, Jiangsu 225300, PR China.
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, PR China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, PR China.
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Alves RRDV, de Oliveira AM, dos Prazeres GB, da Silva AR, Costa FF, Barros BRDS, Souza TGDS, Coelho LCBB, de Melo CML, Ferreira MRA, Soares LAL, Chagas CA, Macedo MLR, Napoleão TH, Fernandes MP, Paiva PMG. Evaluation of Cytotoxicity and Acute Oral Toxicity of Saline Extract and Protein-Rich Fraction from Moringa oleifera Lam. Leaves. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:1045. [PMID: 39204150 PMCID: PMC11357182 DOI: 10.3390/ph17081045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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Moringa oleifera Lam. (horseradish tree) leaves demonstrate high nutritional value, are rich in proteins, and are widely used in folk medicine and food. This study investigated the presence of secondary metabolites and antinutritional proteins in leaf extract (LE) and the protein-rich fraction (PRF) derived from M. oleifera leaves, as well as the cytotoxicity to human cells, hemolytic activity, and in vivo acute toxicity and genotoxicity in mice. The flavonoids rutin and vitexin as well as trypsin inhibitors and lectins were detected in LE and PRF. Neither sample demonstrated toxicity against human peripheral blood mononuclear cells and both showed low hemolytic action. In vivo, LE and PRF did not show antinutritional effects and caused no death. The hematological parameters of the animals in the treated group were similar to those of the control. A significant increase in the serum levels of alanine aminotransferase and a discrete leukocyte infiltration with cytoplasmic vacuolization of the hepatocytes in the liver were detected in LE-treated animals. The preparations were not genotoxic or mutagenic. This study shows that LE and PRF are not antinutritional agents and presented low acute toxicity and no genotoxicity or mutagenicity. The present study contributes to the determination of the safety of using M. oleifera leaf proteins.
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- Robson Raion de Vasconcelos Alves
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (R.R.d.V.A.); (A.M.d.O.); (G.B.d.P.); (A.R.d.S.); (L.C.B.B.C.); (T.H.N.)
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (R.R.d.V.A.); (A.M.d.O.); (G.B.d.P.); (A.R.d.S.); (L.C.B.B.C.); (T.H.N.)
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (R.R.d.V.A.); (A.M.d.O.); (G.B.d.P.); (A.R.d.S.); (L.C.B.B.C.); (T.H.N.)
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (R.R.d.V.A.); (A.M.d.O.); (G.B.d.P.); (A.R.d.S.); (L.C.B.B.C.); (T.H.N.)
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- Departamento de Farmácia, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (F.F.C.); (M.R.A.F.); (L.A.L.S.)
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- Departamento de Antibióticos, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (B.R.d.S.B.); (C.M.L.d.M.)
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- Centro Acadêmico de Vitória, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Vitória de Santo Antão 55608-680, PE, Brazil; (T.G.d.S.S.); (C.A.C.); (M.P.F.)
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (R.R.d.V.A.); (A.M.d.O.); (G.B.d.P.); (A.R.d.S.); (L.C.B.B.C.); (T.H.N.)
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- Departamento de Antibióticos, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (B.R.d.S.B.); (C.M.L.d.M.)
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- Departamento de Farmácia, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (F.F.C.); (M.R.A.F.); (L.A.L.S.)
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- Departamento de Farmácia, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (F.F.C.); (M.R.A.F.); (L.A.L.S.)
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- Centro Acadêmico de Vitória, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Vitória de Santo Antão 55608-680, PE, Brazil; (T.G.d.S.S.); (C.A.C.); (M.P.F.)
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- Departamento de Tecnologia de Alimentos e da Saúde, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Alimentos e Nutrição, Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, MS, Brazil;
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (R.R.d.V.A.); (A.M.d.O.); (G.B.d.P.); (A.R.d.S.); (L.C.B.B.C.); (T.H.N.)
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- Centro Acadêmico de Vitória, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Vitória de Santo Antão 55608-680, PE, Brazil; (T.G.d.S.S.); (C.A.C.); (M.P.F.)
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (R.R.d.V.A.); (A.M.d.O.); (G.B.d.P.); (A.R.d.S.); (L.C.B.B.C.); (T.H.N.)
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Zarina, Wani AW, Rawat M, Kaur H, Das S, Kaur T, Akram N, Faisal Z, Jan SS, Oyshe NN, Khan MR, Shah YA. Medicinal utilization and nutritional properties of drumstick ( Moringa oleifera)-A comprehensive review. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:4546-4568. [PMID: 39055230 PMCID: PMC11266908 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.4139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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The tropical and subtropical regions of the world support the growth of the Indian plant Moringa oleifera. It usually goes by the name drumstick tree or horseradish tree and thrives in warm climates. The leaves of the M. oleifera tree are now frequently used as nutrients and nutraceuticals due to their availability of various minerals. While having only very minor antinutritional effects, the leaves are abundant in many beneficial compounds. A recent review of the bioactive components and activity of moringa leaves has focused on both in vivo and in vitro studies. Drumstick leaves have antidiabetic qualities, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antibacterial qualities among other health benefits. Phytochemicals, in addition to minerals and vitamins, are abundant in this vegetable. The majority of these effects, according to a review in the literature, are mostly brought on by the presence of carotenoids, glucosinolates, and phytochemicals. As a value-added component in the production of wholesome meals, moringa is becoming more popular. Despite extensive research into locating and quantifying these advantageous elements in drumstick leaves, bioavailability and bioaccessibility studies were carried out. Beneficial photochemicals are absorbed and digested through incredibly intricate processes that involve several physicochemical and physiological interactions. Therefore, the biological impact of food may be attributed to its various metabolites that can access particular areas of action rather than its original substances. This body of literature offers the most recent findings in scientific research on the bioavailability, health advantages, nutritional profiles, and bioactive activities of moringa leaves as they relate to their use in a range of food products. Drumsticks are frequently used as a food element that promotes health because of their potent protection against a variety of ailments and the presence of environmental pollutants.
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- Zarina
- Department of Horticulture, School of AgricultureLovely Professional UniversityPhagwaraPunjabIndia
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- Department of Horticulture, School of AgricultureLovely Professional UniversityPhagwaraPunjabIndia
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- Department of Horticulture, School of AgricultureLovely Professional UniversityPhagwaraPunjabIndia
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- Department of Horticulture, School of AgricultureLovely Professional UniversityPhagwaraPunjabIndia
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- Department of Horticulture, School of AgricultureLovely Professional UniversityPhagwaraPunjabIndia
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- Department of Horticulture, School of AgricultureLovely Professional UniversityPhagwaraPunjabIndia
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- Food Safety & Biotechnology Lab, Department of Food ScienceGovernment College University FaisalabadFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Human Nutrition and DieteticsIqra University KarachiKarachiPakistan
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- Centre of Biotechnology and MicrobiologyUniversity of PeshawarPeshawarPakistan
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- Department of ChemistryHajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology UniversityDinajpurBangladesh
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- Department of Food Processing and PreservationHajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology UniversityDinajpurBangladesh
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- Department of Food ScienceGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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Nassar AAMA, Gharib AAEA, Abdelgalil SY, AbdAllah HM, Elmowalid GA. Immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and growth-promoting activities of dietary fermented Moringa oleifera in Nile tilapia (Oreochromus niloticus) with in-vivo protection against Aeromonas hydrophila. BMC Vet Res 2024; 20:231. [PMID: 38802892 PMCID: PMC11129393 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-024-04070-3] [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: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Moringa oleifera, a well-known medicinal plant, has been used in aquafeed as a dietary supplement. Based on previous studies, insufficient research is available on the dietary supplementation of Nile tilapia with M. oleifera leaf and seed mixtures, specifically the fermented form. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the efficacy of fermented (FMO) versus non-fermented M. oleifera (MO) leaf and seed mixtures on immunological parameters, antioxidant activity, growth performance, and resistance to A. hydrophila infection after a 30-day feeding trial on Nile tilapia. METHODS A total of 180 fingerlings were randomly divided into four groups in addition to the control group (36 fish each, in triplicate). Fish in the tested groups were fed on basal diet supplemented with MO5%, MO10%, FMO5%, and FMO10%, while those in control were fed on basal diet only. After the feeding trial, fish were challenged with A. hydrophila. The immunomodulatory activity of M. oleifera was evaluated in terms of phagocytic and lysozyme activities, immune-related cytokines and IgM gene expression. Antioxidants, and growth-promoting activities were also assessed. RESULTS The results revealed that fish supplemented FMO markedly in FMO10% group followed by FMO5%, exhibited significant (P < 0.05) improvement in the tested immunological, hepatic antioxidants, and growth performance parameters. Furthermore, the highest survival rate post-challenge with mild clinical symptoms, and the lowest A. hydrophila bacterial count were reported in these groups. Meanwhile, MO10%-supplementation exhibited the opposite trend. CONCLUSIONS The study' conclusion suggests that fermented M. oleifera leaf and seed mixture is a promising growth-promoting and immunostimulatory feed-additive candidate for Nile tilapia and could reduce the losses caused by A. hydrophila infection.
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- Asmaa A M A Nassar
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
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Li X, Han H, Ma Y, Wang X, Lü X. Identification of phenolic compounds from fermented Moringa oleifera Lam. leaf supplemented with Fuzhuan brick tea and their volatile composition and anti-obesity activity. J Food Sci 2024; 89:3094-3109. [PMID: 38634238 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.17060] [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: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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As a nutritious plant with valuable potential, the Moringa oleifera Lam. (MOL) leaf addition on Fuzhuan brick tea (FBT) for the co-fermentation (MOL-FBT) was an industry innovation and a new route to make full use of MOL leaf. After optimization of the extraction conditions, the best conditions for the polyphenols extraction method from MOL-FBT (MFP) were 60°C for 40 min (1:80, V/W) using response surface methodology. A total of 30 phenolics were identified and quantified. Most of the polyphenols were increased after adding MOL leaf for co-fermentation compared to FBT polyphenols. In particular, caffeic acids were found only in MFP. Moreover, the MFP received high value in taste, aroma, and color. In total, 62 volatile flavor compounds, consisting of 3 acids, 5 alcohols, 15 aldehydes, 4 esters, 20 hydrocarbons, 10 ketones, and 5 others, were identified in MFP. In addition, MFP inhibited 3T3-L1 preadipocyte differentiation in a dose-dependent manner and decreased lipid accumulation via the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ)/CCAAT/enhancer binding protein alpha (CEBPα)/cluster of differentiation 36 (CD36) axis and induced a brown adipocyte-like phenotype. In vivo experiments were further conducted to confirm the in vitro results. MFP regulated lipid accumulation, glucose/insulin tolerance, improved liver and kidney function, and inhibited the secretion of pro-inflammatory factors by the PPARγ/CEBPα/CD36 axis and alleviated inflammation in high fat and high fructose diet-induced obese mice. In summary, MFP possesses high-quality properties and anti-obesity effects, as well as the great potential to be used as a novel functional food product.
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- Xin Li
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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Lin M, Gao Z, Wang X, Huo H, Mao J, Gong X, Chen L, Ma S, Cao Y. Eco-friendly managements and molecular mechanisms for improving postharvest quality and extending shelf life of kiwifruit: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 257:128450. [PMID: 38035965 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128450] [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: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Kiwifruit (Actinidia spp.) is a commercially important horticultural fruit crop worldwide. Kiwifruit contains numerous minerals, vitamins, and dietary phytochemicals, that not only responsible for the flavor but can also serve as adjuncts in the treatment of diabetes, digestive disorders, cardiovascular system, cancer and heart disease. However, fruit quality and shelf life affect consumer's acceptance and production chain. Understanding the methods of fruit storage preservation, as well as their biochemical, physiological, and molecular basis is essential. In recent years, eco-friendly (comprehensive and environmentally friendly) treatments such as hot water, ozone, chitosan, quercetin, and antifungal additive from biocontrol bacteria or yeast have been applied to improve postharvest fruit quality with longer shelf life. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in control measures, applications, and mechanisms related to water loss, chilling injury, and pathogen diseases in postharvest kiwifruit. Further studies should utilize genome editing techniques to enhance postharvest fruit quality and disease resistance through site-directed bio-manipulation of the kiwifruit genome.
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- Mengfei Lin
- Institute of Biological Resources, Jiangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Kiwifruit Engineering Research Center, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Institute of Biological Resources, Jiangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Kiwifruit Engineering Research Center, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China; Jinggangshan Institute of Biotechnology, Jiangxi Academy of Sciences, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China
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- Institute of Biological Resources, Jiangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Kiwifruit Engineering Research Center, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
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- Mid-Florida Research & Education Center, IFAS, University of Florida, Apopka, FL 32703, USA
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- Institute of Biological Resources, Jiangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Kiwifruit Engineering Research Center, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Institute of Biological Resources, Jiangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Kiwifruit Engineering Research Center, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Institute of Biological Resources, Jiangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Kiwifruit Engineering Research Center, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China; Jinggangshan Institute of Biotechnology, Jiangxi Academy of Sciences, Ji'an, Jiangxi, China
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- Institute of Biological Resources, Jiangxi Academy of Sciences, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China; Jiangxi Kiwifruit Engineering Research Center, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm Enhancement and Specialty Agriculture, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China
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Saki M, De Villiers H, Ntsapi C, Tiloke C. The Hepatoprotective Effects of Moringa oleifera against Antiretroviral-Induced Cytotoxicity in HepG 2 Cells: A Review. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3235. [PMID: 37765399 PMCID: PMC10537654 DOI: 10.3390/plants12183235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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The untreated human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a lentivirus species that attacks immune cells (CD4+ T cells), causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV-positive people manage HIV/AIDS by using antiretroviral therapy (ART). The ART treatment regimen contains two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and one non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor/integrase strand transfer inhibitor. Tenofovir, an NRTI approved for managing HIV infection, is associated with hepatic steatosis and lactic acidosis, which are linked to mitochondrial toxicity and oxidative stress. Due to side-effects associated with ART, people living with HIV often use medicinal plants or a combination of medicinal plants with ART to promote adherence and diminish the side-effects and cytotoxicity. The Moringa oleifera (MO) tree from the family of Moringaceae is among the medicinal trees studied in managing HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. The MO tree extracts have been reported to have inhibitory activity primarily against HIV due to their bioactive compounds. However, there is a scarcity of knowledge about the use of the MO tree amongst HIV/AIDS patients receiving ART in South Africa and its effect on patient compliance and outcomes. Thus, this review aims to outline the impact of MO aqueous leaf extract on oxidative stress and antioxidant responses in human HepG2 liver cells after exposure to antiretrovirals such as tenofovir. The review will contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the potential protective effect of MO aqueous leaf extract on tenofovir-induced cytotoxicity.
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein 9300, South Africa; (M.S.); (H.D.V.); (C.N.)
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Pu P, Deng Z, Chen L, Yang H, Liang G. Reducing Antigenicity and Improving Antioxidant Capacity of β-Lactoglobulin through Covalent Interaction with Six Flavonoids. Foods 2023; 12:2913. [PMID: 37569182 PMCID: PMC10418627 DOI: 10.3390/foods12152913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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β-lactoglobulin (β-LG) is a pivotal nutritional and functional protein. However, its application is limited by its antigenicity and susceptibility to oxidation. Here, we explore the impact of covalent modification by six natural compounds on the antigenicity and antioxidant characteristics of β-LG to explore the underlying interaction mechanism. Our findings reveal that the covalent interaction of β-LG and flavonoids reduces the antigenicity of β-LG, with the following inhibition rates: epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) (57.0%), kaempferol (42.4%), myricetin (33.7%), phloretin (28.6%), naringenin (26.7%), and quercetin (24.3%). Additionally, the β-LG-flavonoid conjugates exhibited superior antioxidant capacity compared to natural β-LG. Our results demonstrate that the significant structural modifications from α-helix to β-sheet induced by flavonoid conjugation elicited distinct variations in the antigenicity and antioxidant activity of β-LG. Therefore, the conjugation of β-LG with flavonoids presents a prospective method to reduce the antigenicity and enhance the antioxidant capacity of β-LG.
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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Jiang L, Gao Y, Han L, Zhang W, Fan P. Designing plant flavonoids: harnessing transcriptional regulation and enzyme variation to enhance yield and diversity. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1220062. [PMID: 37575923 PMCID: PMC10420081 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1220062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Plant synthetic biology has emerged as a powerful and promising approach to enhance the production of value-added metabolites in plants. Flavonoids, a class of plant secondary metabolites, offer numerous health benefits and have attracted attention for their potential use in plant-based products. However, achieving high yields of specific flavonoids remains challenging due to the complex and diverse metabolic pathways involved in their biosynthesis. In recent years, synthetic biology approaches leveraging transcription factors and enzyme diversity have demonstrated promise in enhancing flavonoid yields and expanding their production repertoire. This review delves into the latest research progress in flavonoid metabolic engineering, encompassing the identification and manipulation of transcription factors and enzymes involved in flavonoid biosynthesis, as well as the deployment of synthetic biology tools for designing metabolic pathways. This review underscores the importance of employing carefully-selected transcription factors to boost plant flavonoid production and harnessing enzyme promiscuity to broaden flavonoid diversity or streamline the biosynthetic steps required for effective metabolic engineering. By harnessing the power of synthetic biology and a deeper understanding of flavonoid biosynthesis, future researchers can potentially transform the landscape of plant-based product development across the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, ultimately benefiting consumers worldwide.
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- Lina Jiang
- Department of Horticulture, Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Horticulture, Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Horticulture, Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Horticulture, Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Horticulture, Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Horticultural Plants Growth and Development, Agricultural Ministry of China, Hangzhou, China
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Gheorghita R, Filip R, Lupaescu AV, Iavorschi M, Anchidin-Norocel L, Gutt G. Innovative Materials with Possible Applications in the Wound Dressings Field: Alginate-Based Films with Moringa oleifera Extract. Gels 2023; 9:560. [PMID: 37504439 PMCID: PMC10379161 DOI: 10.3390/gels9070560] [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: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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For a long time, biopolymers have proven their effectiveness in the development of materials with various applications, lately those intended for the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries, due to their high biocompatibility and non-toxic, non-allergenic, and non-immunogenic nature. The ability to incorporate various active substances in this matrix has yielded materials with characteristics that are far superior to those of classic, conventional ones. The beneficial effects of consuming Moringa oleifera have promoted the use of this plant, from Ayurvedic to classical medicine. The addition of such compounds in the materials intended for the treatment of surface wounds may represent the future of the development of innovative dressings. This study followed the development of materials based on sodium alginate and moringa powder or essential oil for use as dressings, pads, or sheets. Thus, three materials with the addition of 10-30% moringa powder and three materials with the addition of 10-30% essential oil were obtained. The data were compared with those of the control sample, with sodium alginate and plasticizer. The microtopography indicated that the materials have a homogeneous matrix that allows them to incorporate and maintain natural compounds with prolonged release. For example, the sample with 30% moringa essential oil kept its initial shape and did not disintegrate, although the swelling ratio value reached 4800% after 20 min. After testing the mechanical properties, the same sample had the best tensile strength (TS = 0.248 MPa) and elongation (31.41%), which is important for the flexibility of the dressing. The same sample exhibited a very high antioxidant capacity (60.78% inhibition). The materials obtained with moringa powder added presented good values of physical and mechanical properties, which supports their use as wound dressings for short-term application and the release of embedded compounds. According to the obtained results, all the biopolymeric materials with moringa added can be used as dressings for different wound types.
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- Roxana Gheorghita
- College of Medicine and Biological Sciences, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 720229 Suceava, Romania
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- College of Medicine and Biological Sciences, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 720229 Suceava, Romania
- Suceava Emergency County Hospital, 720224 Suceava, Romania
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- College of Medicine and Biological Sciences, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 720229 Suceava, Romania
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- College of Medicine and Biological Sciences, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 720229 Suceava, Romania
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- College of Medicine and Biological Sciences, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 720229 Suceava, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Engineering, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 720229 Suceava, Romania
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Xu Y, Chen G, Muema FW, Xiao J, Guo M. Most Recent Research Progress in Moringa oleifera: Bioactive Phytochemicals and Their Correlated Health Promoting Effects. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2023.2195189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Ibrahim MA, Mohamed SR, Dkhil MA, Thagfan FA, Abdel-Gaber R, Soliman D. The effect of Moringa oleifera leaf extracts against urethane-induced lung cancer in rat model. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:37280-37294. [PMID: 36567388 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24813-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Lung cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the world, and chemotherapy can have unfavorable side effects. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the therapeutic anticancer role of Moringa oleifera leaf extracts (MLE) in urethane-induced lung cancer in adult male albino rats as compared to standard chemotherapy. Rats were categorized into four groups (10 rats/group), including negative control rats, urethane lung cancer model rats, MLE-treated lung cancer rats, and cisplatin-treated rats. Estimation of lung index, some biochemical markers of oxidative stress, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and histopathology and transmission electron microscopy were performed. The lung index was significantly increased about one-fold in urethane lung cancer model rats, but it decreased after MLE treatment. Also, MLE was able to improve the induced changes in glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and malondialdehyde concentration to be 3.8 ± 0.4 mg/g, 900.6 ± 58 U/g, and 172 ± 24 nmol/g, respectively. Additionally, after MLE treatment, the expression of EGFR-mRNA increased by about 50%. Our light and electron microscopic examination revealed that urethane group showed abnormally distributed excessive collagen fibers and the development of papillary adenocarcinoma from hyperplastic Clara cells in the lumen of terminal bronchiole with bronchiolar wall thickening, alveolar collapse, and inflammation. MLE group has moderate amount of collagen fiber and absence of tumor mass and provided more or less restoration of normal lung histology. Moreover, MLE was able to ameliorate the induced changes in mucin and PCNA positive cells in the lung by 10.8 ± 2.3%. Collectively, the current study showed that MLE could be used as anticancer agents alleviating changes associated with lung cancer in a urethane-induced lung cancer bearing rats thereby representing alternative options to toxic chemotherapy.
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- Mona A Ibrahim
- Zoology and Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Zoology and Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Zoology and Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Zoology and Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
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Azlan UK, Khairul Annuar NA, Mediani A, Aizat WM, Damanhuri HA, Tong X, Yanagisawa D, Tooyama I, Wan Ngah WZ, Jantan I, Hamezah HS. An insight into the neuroprotective and anti-neuroinflammatory effects and mechanisms of Moringa oleifera. Front Pharmacol 2023; 13:1035220. [PMID: 36686668 PMCID: PMC9849397 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1035220] [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: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are sporadic maladies that affect patients' lives with progressive neurological disabilities and reduced quality of life. Neuroinflammation and oxidative reaction are among the pivotal factors for neurodegenerative conditions, contributing to the progression of NDs, such as Parkinson's disease (PD), Alzheimer's disease (AD), multiple sclerosis (MS) and Huntington's disease (HD). Management of NDs is still less than optimum due to its wide range of causative factors and influences, such as lifestyle, genetic variants, and environmental aspects. The neuroprotective and anti-neuroinflammatory activities of Moringa oleifera have been documented in numerous studies due to its richness of phytochemicals with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This review highlights up-to-date research findings on the anti-neuroinflammatory and neuroprotective effects of M. oleifera, including mechanisms against NDs. The information was gathered from databases, which include Scopus, Science Direct, Ovid-MEDLINE, Springer, and Elsevier. Neuroprotective effects of M. oleifera were mainly assessed by using the crude extracts in vitro and in vivo experiments. Isolated compounds from M. oleifera such as moringin, astragalin, and isoquercitrin, and identified compounds of M. oleifera such as phenolic acids and flavonoids (chlorogenic acid, gallic acid, ferulic acid, caffeic acid, kaempferol, quercetin, myricetin, (-)-epicatechin, and isoquercitrin) have been reported to have neuropharmacological activities. Therefore, these compounds may potentially contribute to the neuroprotective and anti-neuroinflammatory effects. More in-depth studies using in vivo animal models of neurological-related disorders and extensive preclinical investigations, such as pharmacokinetics, toxicity, and bioavailability studies are necessary before clinical trials can be carried out to develop M. oleifera constituents into neuroprotective agents.
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- Ummi Kalthum Azlan
- 1Institute of Systems Biology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- 1Institute of Systems Biology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- 1Institute of Systems Biology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- 2Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- 3School of Life Sciences, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- 4Molecular Neuroscience Research Center, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Japan
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- 5Medical Innovation Research Center, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Japan
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- 5Medical Innovation Research Center, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Japan
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- 1Institute of Systems Biology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- 1Institute of Systems Biology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia,*Correspondence: Hamizah Shahirah Hamezah,
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Bolouri P, Salami R, Kouhi S, Kordi M, Asgari Lajayer B, Hadian J, Astatkie T. Applications of Essential Oils and Plant Extracts in Different Industries. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27248999. [PMID: 36558132 PMCID: PMC9781695 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27248999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Essential oils (EOs) and plant extracts are sources of beneficial chemical compounds that have potential applications in medicine, food, cosmetics, and the agriculture industry. Plant medicines were the only option for preventing and treating mankind's diseases for centuries. Therefore, plant products are fundamental sources for producing natural drugs. The extraction of the EOs is the first important step in preparing these compounds. Modern extraction methods are effective in the efficient development of these compounds. Moreover, the compounds extracted from plants have natural antimicrobial activity against many spoilage and disease-causing bacteria. Also, the use of plant compounds in cosmetics and hygiene products, in addition to their high marketability, has been helpful for many beauty problems. On the other hand, the agricultural industry has recently shifted more from conventional production systems to authenticated organic production systems, as consumers prefer products without any pesticide and herbicide residues, and certified organic products command higher prices. EOs and plant extracts can be utilized as ingredients in plant antipathogens, biopesticides, and bioherbicides for the agricultural sector. Considering the need and the importance of using EOs and plant extracts in pharmaceutical and other industries, this review paper outlines the different aspects of the applications of these compounds in various sectors.
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- Parisa Bolouri
- Department of Field Crops, Faculty of Agriculture, Ataturk University, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey
- Department of Genetic and Bioengineering, Yeditepe University, 34755 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Plant Sciences and Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran 1983969411, Iran
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- Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Crop Sciences, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Sari 4818168984, Iran
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- Department of Plant Sciences and Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran 1983969411, Iran
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- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz 5166616422, Iran
- Correspondence: (B.A.L.); (T.A.)
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- Department of Agriculture, University of The Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M7, Canada
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, NS B2N 5E3, Canada
- Correspondence: (B.A.L.); (T.A.)
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Profiling of Nutritionally Vital Bioactive Compounds in Emerging Green Leafy Vegetables: A Comparative Study. Foods 2022; 11:foods11233867. [PMID: 36496677 PMCID: PMC9736515 DOI: 10.3390/foods11233867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Green leafy vegetables (GLVs), especially lettuce and spinach, are the key source of bioactive antioxidants in a diet. This research compared the contents and composition of lettuce and spinach bioactive compounds with emerging GLVs, moringa and fenugreek. Liquid chromatography (LC)-mass spectrometry (MS) with single ion monitoring (SIM) was used to examine carotenoids and tocols, while phytosterols were examined using gas chromatography (GC)-MS. Among the studied GLVs, the (all-E)-lutein was the most dominating carotenoid ranging between 31.3 (green/red lettuce)−45.3 % (fenugreek) of total carotenoids, followed by (all-E)-violaxanthin and (all-E)-β-carotene. Surprisingly, (all-E)-β-carotene, a provitamin A carotenoid, was the second most dominating carotenoid in moringa, accounting for 109.2 µg/g fresh weight (FW). Moreover, the significantly highest (p < 0.05; Tukey HSD) contents of total carotenoids (473.3 µg/g FW), α-tocopherol (83.7 µg/g FW), and total phytosterols (206.4 µg/g FW) were recorded in moringa. Therefore, moringa foliage may serve as an affordable source of nutritionally vital constituents in a diet.
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Ndlovu SS, Ghazi T, Chuturgoon AA. The Potential of Moringa oleifera to Ameliorate HAART-Induced Pathophysiological Complications. Cells 2022; 11:2981. [PMID: 36230942 PMCID: PMC9563018 DOI: 10.3390/cells11192981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/06/2022] Open
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Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) comprises a combination of two or three antiretroviral (ARV) drugs that are administered together in a single tablet. These drugs target different steps within the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) life cycle, providing either a synergistic or additive antiviral effect; this enhances the efficiency in which viral replication is suppressed. HIV cannot be completely eliminated, making HAART a lifetime treatment. With long-term HAART usage, an increasing number of patients experience a broadening array of complications, and this significantly affects their quality of life, despite cautious use. The mechanism through which ARV drugs induce toxicity is associated with metabolic complications such as mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and inflammation. To address this, it is necessary to improve ARV drug formulation without compromising its efficacy; alternatively, safe supplementary medicine may be a suitable solution. The medicinal plant Moringa oleifera (MO) is considered one of the most important sources of novel nutritionally and pharmacologically active compounds that have been shown to prevent and treat various diseases. MO leaves are rich in polyphenols, vitamins, minerals, and tannins; studies have confirmed the therapeutic properties of MO. MO leaves provide powerful antioxidants, scavenge free radicals, promote carbohydrate metabolism, and repair DNA. MO also induces anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, anti-proliferative, and anti-mutagenic effects. Therefore, MO can be a source of affordable and safe supplement therapy for HAART-induced toxicity. This review highlights the potential of MO leaves to protect against HAART-induced toxicity in HIV patients.
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- Discipline of Medical Biochemistry, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 4041, South Africa
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- Discipline of Medical Biochemistry, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 4041, South Africa
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Antiviral perspectives of economically important Indian medicinal plants and spices. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INDIAN NATIONAL SCIENCE ACADEMY 2022. [PMCID: PMC9422945 DOI: 10.1007/s43538-022-00099-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Human respiratory diseases caused by viral infections leads to morbidity. Among infectious diseases, viral infections associated with the respiratory tract remain the primary reason for global deaths due to their transmissibility. Since immemorial, traditional Indian medicinal plants, their extracts, and several phytochemicals can treat various diseases. Sources for this review paper are data derived from a peer-reviewed journal that emphasizes the economic importance of medicinal plants. Several plant-based medicines have been reported to be effective against multiple viral infections, including the Human Adenovirus, Enterovirus, Influenza virus, Hepatitis virus, etc. This review emphasizes use of the Indian medicinal plants like as Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha, Winter Cherry), Moringa oleifera (Drumstick), Ocimum tenuiflorum (Tulsi), Azadirachta indica (Neem), Curcuma longa (Turmeric), Terminalia chebula (Chebulic Myrobalan), Punica granatum (Pomegranate) and the Indian household spices (ginger, garlic and black pepper). It further describes their secondary phytoconstituents extraction procedure, mode of action and the potential application to improve clinical outcomes of neutraceuticals against various viral infections.
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Fan Q, Hamidi S. Moringa oleifera-Loaded Nanocomposite Scaffolds Augment Bone Injury Healing in a Rat Model of Critical Sized Bone Defect: A Potential Treatment Strategy for Nursing Care in Fracture Patients. J Biomed Nanotechnol 2022. [DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2022.3419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Nursing and medical care for facture patients is challenged by several issues such as unavailability of a suitable bone graft, challenges associated with autologous bone graphing, and rejection of the bone graft. In the current study, Moringa oleifera extract was loaded into
chitosan nanoparticles and the resulting delivery system was added into a collagen solution and lyophilized to produce a bioactive bone graft. Various In vitro experiments were performed to characterize the nanocomposite scaffolds and their healing function was evaluated in a rat model
of calvarial defect. In vitro studies showed that the scaffolds protected MG-63 cells against oxidative stress and had a porous microstructure. Histopathological studies showed that the scaffolds loaded with Moringa oleifera extract augmented bone injury healing to a higher extent
than other groups. Furthermore, gene expression studies showed that the rats treated with Moringa oleifera extract-loaded scaffolds had significantly higher tissue expression levels of osteopontin, Osteonectin, collagen type 1, collagen type 2, and VEGFa genes.
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- Qiuhua Fan
- Clinical Medical Laboratory Center, Shanxi Children’s Hospital (Shanxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital), Taiyuan, 030000, China
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 12036598, Tehran, Iran
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Adding of Allium mongolicum regel extracts to lamb feedlot diets influences 4-alkyl-branched fatty acids deposition and the meat quality during storage. Meat Sci 2022; 193:108951. [PMID: 36027846 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.108951] [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: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The present study aimed to investigate the effect of dietary supplementation with Allium mongolicum Regel extracts on the 4-alkyl-branched fatty acid deposition and meat quality during storage. Small-tailed Han sheep were divided into four groups (n = 15) and fed for 75 days with a basal diet (CK), CK supplemented with A. mongolicum Regel powder (AMR), A. mongolicum Regel water-soluble extract (AWE), or A. mongolicum Regel ethanol-soluble extract (AFE). The results revealed that both AMR and AWE diets decreased the 4-alkyl-branched fatty acids content in longissimus thoracis. Diet × storage time interactions were observed for acid value (AV), peroxidase (POx), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and total volatile base nitrogen (TVB-N). Patterns of change for AV, POx, and GSH-Px over time leading to the interactions were not readily apparent and changes were more governed by main effects. Dietary supplementation with AMR and AWE increased the total antioxidant capacity, total superoxide dismutase, and inhibited total bacteria counts compared to those in the CK lambs. The AWE diet also decreased the yellowness and hue angle. Overall, A. mongolicum Regel and its extracts could be used as a source of natural bioactive compounds in the lambs' diet to extend the storage time of their meat.
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Zhang M, Xue J, Chen X, Elsaid FG, Salem ET, Ghanem RA, El‐kott AF, Xu Z. Bioactivity of hamamelitannin, flavokawain A, and triacetyl resveratrol as natural compounds: Molecular docking study, anti‐colon cancer and anti‐Alzheimer potentials. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2022; 70:730-745. [PMID: 35933706 DOI: 10.1002/bab.2394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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In this study, we worked on anticolon cancer effects and anti-Alzheimer's disease with molecular docking studies. Hamamelitannin, flavokawain A, and triacetyl resveratrol compounds showed good inhibitory activities on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) enzymes. The inhibition effects of flavokawain A, hamamelitannin, and triacetyl resveratrol on AChE and BuChE enzymes were determined spectrophotometrically conforming to Ellman. IC50 values of these enzymes were ranging between 0.95 ± 0.12 and 93.27 ± 8.14 nM for AChE and 5.71 ± 0.77 and 52.10 ± 8.41 nM for BuChE. The inhibitory activities of some chemical compounds such as flavokawain A, hamamelitannin, and triacetyl resveratrol were assessed by performing the molecular docking study in the presence of AChE and BuChE. Also, the features of the ligand-enzyme complex had value of -7.722 kcal/mol for flavokawain A against AChE and -5.530 kcal/mol against BuChE. The molecular docking calculations indicated the probable interactions and their characteristics at an atomic level. Due to the outcomes gained from docking, the affinity of the chemical compounds to the enzymes was considerable. In vitro cell viabilities of flavokawain A, hamamelitannin, and triacetyl resveratrol with various concentrations on SW620, DLD-1, HT29, HCT8, and HCT116 were investigated by MTT assay with Doxorubicin as the control compound.
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- Ming Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical College Xi'an Shaanxi 710038 China
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- Health Management Center QingDao Municipal Hospital, ShanDong province QingDao 266000 China
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- Second Department of Encephalopathy Xi'an Chinese Medicine Hospital Xi'an Shaanxi 710032 China
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- Department of Biology, Science College King Khalid University Abha Saudi Arabia
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science Mansoura University Mansoura Egypt
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- Department of Basic Science, Faculty of Physical Therapy Horus University‐Egypt New Damietta 34518 Egypt
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- Department of Oral biology, faculty of oral and dental medicine Delta university for science and technology Gamasa Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science King Khalid University Abha Saudi Arabia
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science Damanhour University Damanhour Egypt
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery Jinan Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Shangdong Jinan 250013 China
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Koyande N, Gangopadhyay M, Thatikonda S, Rengan AK. The role of gut microbiota in the development of colorectal cancer: a review. Int J Colorectal Dis 2022; 37:1509-1523. [PMID: 35704091 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-022-04192-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the cancer of the colon and rectum. Recent research has found a link between CRC and human gut microbiota. This review explores the effect of gut microbiota on colorectal carcinogenesis and the development of chemoresistance. METHODS A literature overview was performed to identify the gut microbiota species that showed altered abundance in CRC patients and the mechanisms by which some of them aid in the development of chemoresistance. RESULTS Types of gut microbiota present and methods of analyzing them were discussed. We observed that numerous microbiota showed altered abundance in CRC patients and could act as a biomarker for CRC diagnosis and treatment. Further, it was demonstrated that microbes also have a role in the development of chemoresistance by mechanisms like immune system activation, drug modification, and autophagy modulation. Finally, the key issue of the growing global problem of antimicrobial resistance and its relationship with CRC was highlighted. CONCLUSION This review discussed the role of gut microbiota dysbiosis on colorectal cancer progression and the development of chemoresistance.
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- Navami Koyande
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy- 502284, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy- 502284, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy- 502284, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy- 502284, India.
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Gautier A, Duarte CM, Sousa I. Moringa oleifera Seeds Characterization and Potential Uses as Food. Foods 2022; 11:1629. [PMID: 35681378 PMCID: PMC9180090 DOI: 10.3390/foods11111629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Despite the fact Moringa oleifera (MO)-based foods present a very good and nutritionally well-balanced composition, they face some issues related to seed bitterness, which is the most challenging barrier to consumer acceptance. Different processing methods were tested to produce MO toasted seeds, MO-based beverage, and yoghurt-like products which were chemically and rheologically analyzed. The protein content ranged from 3.68% in the beverage, to 14.73% in the yoghurt and 40.21% in MO toasted seeds. A totally debittered beverage could not be accomplished, but the MO yoghurt-like showed a very nice flavor. Nutrition claims for minerals in toasted seeds could be considered for magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper, zinc, and manganese, which confirms the M. oleifera seed richness in several minerals. The MO beverage presented less extended shear-thinning behavior (17.4 Pa·s) than commercial vegetable beverages and two pulse-based beverages developed in a previous study. The MO yoghurt-like product showed a gel structure similar to the dairy yoghurt, making it a promising new plant-based alternative. Further work must be performed in the future to debitter more efficiently the raw seeds to achieve a more pleasant MO-based beverage. The developed MO seed-based products may settle another font of high protein plant-based food.
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- LEAF—Linking Landscape, Environment, Agriculture and Food, Higher Institute of Agronomy, Universidade de Lisboa, Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal; (A.G.); (C.M.D.)
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Lin M, Ma S, Quan K, Yang E, Hu L, Chen X. Comparative transcriptome analysis provides insight into the molecular mechanisms of long-day photoperiod in Moringa oleifera. PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2022; 28:935-946. [PMID: 35722507 PMCID: PMC9203643 DOI: 10.1007/s12298-022-01186-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Moringa oleifera, is commonly cultivated as a vegetable in tropical and subtropical regions because of nutritional and medicinal benefits of its fruits, immature pods, leaves, and flowers. Flowering at the right time is one of the important traits for crop yield in M.oleifera. Under normal conditions, photoperiod is one of the key factors in determining when plant flower. However, the molecular mechanism underlying the effects of a long-day photoperiod on Moringa is not clearly understood. In the present study, deep RNA sequencing and sugar metabolome were conducted of Moringa leaves under long-day photoperiod. As a result, differentially expressed genes were significantly associated with starch and sucrose pathway and the circadian rhythm-plant pathway. In starch and sucrose pathway, sucrose, fructose, trehalose, glucose, and maltose exhibited pronounced rhythmicity over 24 h, and TPS (trehalose-6-phosphate synthase) genes constituted key regulatory genes. In an Arabidopsis overexpression line hosting the MoTPS1 or MoTPS2 genes, flowering occurred earlier under a short-day photoperiod. These results will support molecular breeding of Moringa and may help clarify to genetic architecture of long-day photoperiod related traits. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12298-022-01186-4.
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- Mengfei Lin
- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and Protection for Non-Wood Forest Trees, Ministry of Education, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China 410001
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and Protection for Non-Wood Forest Trees, Ministry of Education, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China 410001
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and Protection for Non-Wood Forest Trees, Ministry of Education, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China 410001
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China 510642
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China 510642
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and Protection for Non-Wood Forest Trees, Ministry of Education, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China 410001
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China 510642
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Kashyap P, Kumar S, Riar CS, Jindal N, Baniwal P, Guiné RPF, Correia PMR, Mehra R, Kumar H. Recent Advances in Drumstick (Moringa oleifera) Leaves Bioactive Compounds: Composition, Health Benefits, Bioaccessibility, and Dietary Applications. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11020402. [PMID: 35204283 PMCID: PMC8869219 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11020402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Based on the availability of many nutrients, Moringa oleifera tree leaves have been widely employed as nutrients and nutraceuticals in recent years. The leaves contain a small amount of anti-nutritional factors and are abundant in innumerable bioactive compounds. Recently, in several in vivo and in vitro investigations, moringa leaves’ bioactive components and functionality are highlighted. Moringa leaves provide several health advantages, including anti-diabetic, antibacterial, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. The high content of phytochemicals, carotenoids, and glucosinolates is responsible for the majority of these activities as reported in the literature. Furthermore, there is growing interest in using moringa as a value-added ingredient in the development of functional foods. Despite substantial study into identifying and measuring these beneficial components from moringa leaves, bioaccessibility and bioavailability studies are lacking. This review emphasizes recent scientific evidence on the dietary and bioactive profiles of moringa leaves, bioavailability, health benefits, and applications in various food products. This study highlights new scientific data on the moringa leaves containing nutrient and bioactive profiles, bioavailability, health benefits, and uses in various food items. Moringa has been extensively used as a health-promoting food additive because of its potent protection against various diseases and the widespread presence of environmental toxins. More research is needed for utilization as well as to study medicinal effects and bioaccesibility of these leaves for development of various drugs and functional foods.
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- Piyush Kashyap
- Department of Food Engineering & Technology, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Longowal 148106, India; (P.K.); (C.S.R.); (N.J.)
- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, School of Agriculture Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144401, India
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- Food Science & Technology (Hotel Management), Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana, Ambala 133207, India
- Correspondence: (S.K.); (R.P.F.G.); (H.K.)
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- Department of Food Engineering & Technology, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Longowal 148106, India; (P.K.); (C.S.R.); (N.J.)
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- Department of Food Engineering & Technology, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Longowal 148106, India; (P.K.); (C.S.R.); (N.J.)
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- CERNAS Research Centre, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, 3504-510 Viseu, Portugal;
- Correspondence: (S.K.); (R.P.F.G.); (H.K.)
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- CERNAS Research Centre, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, 3504-510 Viseu, Portugal;
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur 303002, India;
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur 303002, India;
- Correspondence: (S.K.); (R.P.F.G.); (H.K.)
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Silva M, Trancoso J, Tormen L, Bombardelli MM, Corazza ML, Bainy EM. Extraction of compounds from
Moringa oleifera
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plus ethanol as a cosolvent. J FOOD PROCESS ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpe.13979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Marina Silva
- Food Engineering Undergraduate Program Federal University of Fronteira Sul Laranjeiras do Sul Puerto Rico Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Federal University of Paraná Curitiba Puerto Rico Brazil
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- Food Engineering Undergraduate Program Federal University of Fronteira Sul Laranjeiras do Sul Puerto Rico Brazil
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- Department of Food Engineering State University of Midwest Paraná Guarapuava Puerto Rico Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Federal University of Paraná Curitiba Puerto Rico Brazil
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- Food Engineering Undergraduate Program Federal University of Fronteira Sul Laranjeiras do Sul Puerto Rico Brazil
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Kirindage KGIS, Fernando IPS, Jayasinghe AMK, Han EJ, Dias MKHM, Kang KP, Moon SI, Shin TS, Ma A, Ahn G. Moringa oleifera Hot Water Extract Protects Vero Cells from Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Oxidative Stress by Regulating Mitochondria-Mediated Apoptotic Pathway and Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling. Foods 2022; 11:foods11030420. [PMID: 35159570 PMCID: PMC8834631 DOI: 10.3390/foods11030420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The present study discloses the identification of phenolic compounds in Moringa oleifera hot water extract (MOH) and the evaluation of its antioxidant activity on H2O2-induced oxidative stress in Vero cells. Upon analysis, MOH was found to contain phenolic compounds and indicated 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt (ABTS+) radical scavenging with IC50 values of 102.52 and 122.55 µg/mL, respectively. The ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) of MOH indicated a dose-dependent increase with a maximum absorbance at 125 μg/mL and the oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) of MOH was 1004.95 µmol TE/mg. Results showed that MOH dose-dependently reduced intracellular ROS generation in H2O2-stimulated Vero cells while increasing the cell viability. Fluorescence microscopy and flowcytometric analyses have supported the above findings. MOH markedly suppressed the H2O2-induced mitochondrial depolarization and apoptosis through suppression of the mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis pathway and activated the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway by possibly involving H2O2 generation in cell media. Findings of western blot were supported by immunocytochemistry of Nrf2 nuclear translocation. Thus, MOH bioactivity would potentiate its applications in manufacturing functional food.
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea; (K.G.I.S.K.); (A.M.K.J.); (E.-J.H.); (M.K.H.M.D.)
- Research Center for Healthcare and Biomedical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea
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- Jeju Changhae Fisheries Co., Ltd., Jeju 63072, Korea; (K.-P.K.); (S.-I.M.)
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- Jeju Changhae Fisheries Co., Ltd., Jeju 63072, Korea; (K.-P.K.); (S.-I.M.)
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (T.-S.S.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (T.-S.S.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea; (K.G.I.S.K.); (A.M.K.J.); (E.-J.H.); (M.K.H.M.D.)
- Department of Marine Bio-Food Sciences, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-61-659-7213
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Akter T, Rahman MA, Moni A, Apu MAI, Fariha A, Hannan MA, Uddin MJ. Prospects for Protective Potential of Moringa oleifera against Kidney Diseases. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 10:plants10122818. [PMID: 34961289 PMCID: PMC8706354 DOI: 10.3390/plants10122818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Kidney diseases are regarded as one of the major public health issues in the world. The objectives of this study were: (i) to investigate the causative factors involved in kidney disease and the therapeutic aspects of Moringa oleifera, as well as (ii) the effectiveness of M. oleifera in the anti-inflammation and antioxidant processes of the kidney while minimizing all potential side effects. In addition, we proposed a hypothesis to improve M. oleifera based drug development. This study was updated by searching the key words M. oleifera on kidney diseases and M. oleifera on oxidative stress, inflammation, and fibrosis in online research databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar. The following validation checking and scrutiny analysis of the recently published articles were used to explore this study. The recent existing research has found that M. oleifera has a plethora of health benefits. Individual medicinal properties of M. oleifera leaf extract, seed powder, stem extract, and the whole extract (ethanol/methanol) can up-increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione (GSH), while decreasing the activity of inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and COX-2. In our study, we have investigated the properties of this plant against kidney diseases based on existing knowledge with an updated review of literature. Considering the effectiveness of M. oleifera, this study would be useful for further research into the pharmacological potential and therapeutic insights of M. oleifera, as well as prospects of Moringa-based effective medicine development for human benefits.
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- Tanzina Akter
- ABEx Bio-Research Center, East Azampur, Dhaka 1230, Bangladesh; (T.A.); (M.A.R.); (A.M.); (M.A.I.A.); (A.F.); (M.A.H.)
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- ABEx Bio-Research Center, East Azampur, Dhaka 1230, Bangladesh; (T.A.); (M.A.R.); (A.M.); (M.A.I.A.); (A.F.); (M.A.H.)
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- ABEx Bio-Research Center, East Azampur, Dhaka 1230, Bangladesh; (T.A.); (M.A.R.); (A.M.); (M.A.I.A.); (A.F.); (M.A.H.)
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- ABEx Bio-Research Center, East Azampur, Dhaka 1230, Bangladesh; (T.A.); (M.A.R.); (A.M.); (M.A.I.A.); (A.F.); (M.A.H.)
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- ABEx Bio-Research Center, East Azampur, Dhaka 1230, Bangladesh; (T.A.); (M.A.R.); (A.M.); (M.A.I.A.); (A.F.); (M.A.H.)
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- ABEx Bio-Research Center, East Azampur, Dhaka 1230, Bangladesh; (T.A.); (M.A.R.); (A.M.); (M.A.I.A.); (A.F.); (M.A.H.)
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh
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- ABEx Bio-Research Center, East Azampur, Dhaka 1230, Bangladesh; (T.A.); (M.A.R.); (A.M.); (M.A.I.A.); (A.F.); (M.A.H.)
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea
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Hassan MA, Xu T, Tian Y, Zhong Y, Ali FAZ, Yang X, Lu B. Health benefits and phenolic compounds of Moringa oleifera leaves: A comprehensive review. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 93:153771. [PMID: 34700271 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2021.153771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Moringa oleifera Lam (MO) is native to India and is a cash crop widely cultivated in tropical and sub-tropical areas. The health improving properties of MO has been studied from a long time ago for the numerous phenolic compounds, including vitamins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, isothiocyanates, tannins and saponins, which are present in considerable amounts in the plant. A growing spectrum of therapeutic characteristics of MO leaves has been found and used in the remission or treatment of oxidative stress, liver disease, neurological disease, hyperglycemia and cancer. HYPOTHESIS This review focused on researches applying MO or MO leaf extract as a functional food or cure against various disease and cellular injuries. We believed it would help the discovery of therapeutic application of MO and understanding of MO phytochemistry. METHODS The data collected in this review were extracted from researches indexed in Web of Science, google scholar, PubMed, Science Direct and Scopus to find out health benefits and biological activities of MO leaves polyphenols. The studies reporting mechanistic route of phenolic compounds of MO leaves were also considered in the present study. RESULTS It has been reported that polyphenols of MO leaf have protective characteristics against neurodegenerative disorders through reducing DNA damage, activation of AchE activity and inhibition of caspase-3 activity. It has been reported that, they protected the kidney from damage caused by melamine through suppressed the pro-inflammatory cytokine, metallopeptidase inhibitor 1 (TIMP-1), and kidney injury molecule 1 (KIM-1). Similarly, methanol extract of MO leaves has low hypoglycemic attributes and attenuate the risk of diabetes caused by alloxan by enhancing lipid metabolism and stimulating insulin release, glucose uptake, and glycogen synthesis. In addition, MO leaves are becoming the best phytomedicine to reduce hypertension, which are naturally known as angiotensin-1converting enzyme (ACE), acetylcholinesterase, arginase and phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. CONCLUSION MO leaves extract as a health promoting food additives for human and animals due to its great protective effect against many diseases and the widely persistent environmental toxins which disrupted cellular metabolic function. More studies are required to use the phenolic compounds of MO leaves to develop and produce drugs for controlling and treatment of various diseases.
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- Mohamed Ahmed Hassan
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China; Food Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University - Assiut Branch, Assiut 71524, Egypt
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China; Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China; Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China
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- Pathology and Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag 82524, Egypt
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China; Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China; Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China.
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El-Mageed HRA, Abdelrheem DA, Rafi MO, Sarker MT, Al-Khafaji K, Hossain MJ, Capasso R, Emran TB. In Silico Evaluation of Different Flavonoids from Medicinal Plants for Their Potency against SARS-CoV-2. BIOLOGICS 2021; 1:416-434. [DOI: 10.3390/biologics1030024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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The ongoing pandemic situation of COVID-19 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) poses a global threat to both the world economy and public health. Therefore, there is an urgent need to discover effective vaccines or drugs to fight against this virus. The flavonoids and their medicinal plant sources have already exhibited various biological effects, including antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, etc. This study was designed to evaluate different flavonoids from medicinal plants as potential inhibitors against the spike protein (Sp) and main protease (Mpro) of SARS-CoV-2 using various computational approaches such as molecular docking, molecular dynamics. The binding affinity and inhibitory effects of all studied flavonoids were discussed and compared with some antiviral drugs that are currently being used in COVID-19 treatment namely favipiravir, lopinavir, and hydroxychloroquine, respectively. Among all studies flavonoids and proposed antiviral drugs, luteolin and mundulinol exhibited the highest binding affinity toward Mpro and Sp. Drug-likeness and ADMET studies revealed that the chosen flavonoids are safe and non-toxic. One hundred ns-MD simulations were implemented for luteolin-Mpro, mundulinol-Mpro, luteolin-Sp, and mundulinol-Sp complexes and the results revealed strong stability of these flavonoid-protein complexes. Furthermore, MM/PBSA confirms the stability of luteolin and mundulinol interactions within the active sites of this protein. In conclusion, our findings reveal that the promising activity of luteolin and mundulinol as inhibitors against COVID-19 via inhibiting the spike protein and major protease of SARS CoV-2, and we urge further research to achieve the clinical significance of our proposed molecular-based efficacy.
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Grosshagauer S, Pirkwieser P, Kraemer K, Somoza V. The Future of Moringa Foods: A Food Chemistry Perspective. Front Nutr 2021; 8:751076. [PMID: 34796194 PMCID: PMC8594418 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.751076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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The tree Moringa oleifera Lam. provides its leaves, pods, flowers and seeds for human nutrition. The chemical profile of all these Moringa products varies substantially, not only among the different parts of the plants used. Cultivating, processing as well as storage conditions chiefly determine the contents of nutrients and anti-nutritive constituents. Anti-nutrients, e.g., phytic acid or tannins, are present in notable amounts and may affect micronutrient bioavailability. Although Moringa oleifera products have been promoted for several health benefits and are discussed as an alternative treatment in various diseases, risk assessment studies evaluating contamination levels are scarce. Recent investigations have demonstrated alarming contents of heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and mycotoxins in Moringa oleifera products, indicating the need for a comprehensive risk assessment and contingent legal regulation of these products. In this mini review, we briefly outline pivotal, food chemistry and nutrition related data on Moringa preparations in order to stimulate in-depth research to close the presented knowledge gaps.
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- Silke Grosshagauer
- Department of Physiological Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
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- Sight and Life Foundation, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Physiological Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany.,Chair of Nutritional Systems Biology, School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
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Yang E, Zheng M, Zou X, Huang X, Yang H, Chen X, Zhang J. Global Transcriptomic Analysis Reveals Differentially Expressed Genes Involved in Embryogenic Callus Induction in Drumstick ( Moringa oleifera Lam.). Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222212130. [PMID: 34830008 PMCID: PMC8619801 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222212130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The plant embryogenic callus (EC) is an irregular embryogenic cell mass with strong regenerative ability that can be used for propagation and genetic transformation. However, difficulties with EC induction have hindered the breeding of drumstick, a tree with diverse potential commercial uses. In this study, three drumstick EC cDNA libraries were sequenced using an Illumina NovaSeq 6000 system. A total of 7191 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) for embryogenic callus development were identified, of which 2325 were mapped to the KEGG database, with the categories of plant hormone signal transduction and Plant-pathogen interaction being well-represented. The results obtained suggest that auxin and cytokinin metabolism and several embryogenesis-labeled genes are involved in embryogenic callus induction. Additionally, 589 transcription factors from 20 different families were differentially expressed during EC formation. The differential expression of 16 unigenes related to auxin signaling pathways was validated experimentally by quantitative real time PCR (qRT-PCR) using samples representing three sequential developmental stages of drumstick EC, supporting their apparent involvement in drumstick EC formation. Our study provides valuable information about the molecular mechanism of EC formation and has revealed new genes involved in this process.
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- Endian Yang
- Department of Forestry, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (E.Y.); (M.Z.); (X.Z.); (X.H.); (H.Y.)
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Innovative Development and Utilization of Forest Plant Germplasm, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Province Research Center of Woody Forage Engineering Technology, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Department of Forestry, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (E.Y.); (M.Z.); (X.Z.); (X.H.); (H.Y.)
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Innovative Development and Utilization of Forest Plant Germplasm, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Province Research Center of Woody Forage Engineering Technology, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Department of Forestry, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (E.Y.); (M.Z.); (X.Z.); (X.H.); (H.Y.)
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Innovative Development and Utilization of Forest Plant Germplasm, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Province Research Center of Woody Forage Engineering Technology, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Department of Forestry, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (E.Y.); (M.Z.); (X.Z.); (X.H.); (H.Y.)
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Innovative Development and Utilization of Forest Plant Germplasm, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Department of Forestry, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (E.Y.); (M.Z.); (X.Z.); (X.H.); (H.Y.)
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Innovative Development and Utilization of Forest Plant Germplasm, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Department of Forestry, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (E.Y.); (M.Z.); (X.Z.); (X.H.); (H.Y.)
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Innovative Development and Utilization of Forest Plant Germplasm, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Province Research Center of Woody Forage Engineering Technology, Guangzhou 510642, China
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Correspondence: (X.C.); (J.Z.)
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- Department of Forestry, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (E.Y.); (M.Z.); (X.Z.); (X.H.); (H.Y.)
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Innovative Development and Utilization of Forest Plant Germplasm, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Province Research Center of Woody Forage Engineering Technology, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Correspondence: (X.C.); (J.Z.)
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Maximizing the freeze-dried extract yield by considering the solvent retention index: Extraction kinetics and characterization of Moringa oleifera leaves extracts. FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbp.2021.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Dessalegn E, Rupasinghe HPV. Phenolic compounds and in vitro antioxidant activity of Moringa stenopetala grown in South Ethiopia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2021.1990943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Engeda Dessalegn
- Department of Chemistry, Hawassa College of Education, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, Canada
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Quantitative proteomics reveals the mechanism of slightly acidic electrolyzed water-induced buckwheat sprouts growth and flavonoids enrichment. Food Res Int 2021; 148:110634. [PMID: 34507777 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110634] [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: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Previous work has demonstrated that slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) can promote growth and nutrient enrichment of buckwheat sprouts. In this study, iTRAQ-based quantitative proteomic analysis of SAEW-induced buckwheat sprouts was conducted to explore its mechanism of action. The results showed that 11, 10 and 14 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) related to energy metabolism, oxidative stress and flavonoid biosynthesis accumulated upwards and downwards, respectively, in SAEW-treated buckwheat. Bioinformatics analysis revealed 118 GO categories were in relation to molecular function. In the SAEW group, a total of 9 DEPs (5 up-regulated) were mapped to 10 significantly enriched KEGG pathways. SAEW induced flavonoid enrichment by modulating zymoproteins (e.g. phenylalanine ammonialyase and flavonol synthase) in phenylpropanoid biosynthesis pathway. qRT-PCR results had consistency with abundance levels of their corresponding proteins. These findings are likely to reveal the molecular mechanisms underlying the biochemical enrichment of buckwheat sprouts by SAEW.
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Lima RC, de Carvalho APA, Vieira CP, Moreira RV, Conte-Junior CA. Green and Healthier Alternatives to Chemical Additives as Cheese Preservative: Natural Antimicrobials in Active Nanopackaging/Coatings. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:2675. [PMID: 34451212 PMCID: PMC8398146 DOI: 10.3390/polym13162675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The side effects and potential impacts on human health by traditional chemical additives as food preservatives (i.e., potassium and sodium salts) are the reasons why novel policies are encouraged by worldwide public health institutes. More natural alternatives with high antimicrobial efficacy to extend shelf life without impairing the cheese physicochemical and sensory quality are encouraged. This study is a comprehensive review of emerging preservative cheese methods, including natural antimicrobials (e.g., vegetable, animal, and protist kingdom origins) as a preservative to reduce microbial cheese contamination and to extend shelf life by several efforts such as manufacturing ingredients, the active ingredient for coating/packaging, and the combination of packaging materials or processing technologies. Essential oils (EO) or plant extracts rich in phenolic and terpenes, combined with packaging conditions and non-thermal methods, generally showed a robust microbial inhibition and prolonged shelf life. However, it impaired the cheese sensory quality. Alternatives including EO, polysaccharides, polypeptides, and enzymes as active ingredients/nano-antimicrobials for an edible film of coating/nano-bio packaging showed a potent and broad-spectrum antimicrobial action during shelf life, preserving cheese quality parameters such as pH, texture, color, and flavor. Future opportunities were identified in order to investigate the toxicological effects of the discussed natural antimicrobials' potential as cheese preservatives.
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- Rayssa Cruz Lima
- Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941598, RJ, Brazil; (R.C.L.); (C.P.V.)
- Center for Food Analysis (NAL), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941598, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941598, RJ, Brazil; (R.C.L.); (C.P.V.)
- Center for Food Analysis (NAL), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941598, RJ, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Chemistry (PGQu), Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941909, RJ, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Food Science (PPGCAL), Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941909, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941598, RJ, Brazil; (R.C.L.); (C.P.V.)
- Center for Food Analysis (NAL), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941598, RJ, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Veterinary Hygiene (PPGHV), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói 24230340, RJ, Brazil;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941598, RJ, Brazil; (R.C.L.); (C.P.V.)
- Center for Food Analysis (NAL), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941598, RJ, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Chemistry (PGQu), Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941909, RJ, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Food Science (PPGCAL), Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941909, RJ, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Veterinary Hygiene (PPGHV), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói 24230340, RJ, Brazil;
- Graduate Program in Sanitary Surveillance (PPGVS), National Institute of Health Quality Control, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro 21040900, RJ, Brazil
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Dzuvor CKO, Pan S, Amanze C, Amuzu P, Asakiya C, Kubi F. Bioactive components from Moringa oleifera seeds: production, functionalities and applications - a critical review. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2021; 42:271-293. [PMID: 34151645 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2021.1931804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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A readily distinguishable and indigenous member of the plant kingdom in the Indian subcontinent is the 'drumstick tree', i.e. Moringa oleifera Lam. In addition to India, this drought-tolerant and rapidly evolving tree is currently extensively disseminated across the globe, including subtropical and tropical areas. The plant boasts a high nutritional, nutraceutical and therapeutic profile, mainly attributing to its significant repertoire of the biologically active components in different parts: protein, flavonoids, saponins, phenolic acids, tannin, isothiocyanate, lipids, minerals, vitamins, amongst others. M. oleifera seeds have been shown to elicit a myriad of pharmacological potential and health benefits, including: antimicrobial, anticancer, antidiabetic, antioxidant, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective properties. Additionally, the seed cakes obtained from post-extraction process are utilized for: coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation purposes, benefiting effluent management and the purification of water, mainly because of their capability in eliminating microbes and organic matter. Despite the extraordinary focus on other parts of the plant, especially the foliage, the beneficial aspects of the seeds have not been sufficiently highlighted. The health benefits of bioactive components in the seeds are promising and demonstrate enough potential to facilitate the development of functional foods. In this review, we present a critical account of the types, characteristics, production and isolation of bioactive components from M. oleifera seeds. Furthermore, we appraise the: pharmacological activities, cosmetic, biodiesel, lubricative, modern farming, nutritive and wastewater treatment applications of these functional ingredients. We infer that there is a need for further human/clinical studies and evaluation, despite their health benefits. Additionally, the safety issues need to be adequately clarified and assessed, in order to establish a conventional therapeutic profile.
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- Christian K O Dzuvor
- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- TUM School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, P R China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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Encapsulation of Moringa oleifera Extract in Ca-Alginate Chocolate Beads: Physical and Antioxidant Properties. J FOOD QUALITY 2021. [DOI: 10.1155/2021/5549873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the physical and antioxidant properties of chocolate alginate beads containing Moringa oleifera leaf extract (MLE) produced with ecofriendly solvent extraction technology (Deep Eutectic Solvents). The concentration of MLE incorporated was 0, 2, 4, and 6%
, and hardening time for ionotropic gelation with CaCl2 solution was 2, 8, or 20 min. Freshly prepared beads were evaluated for their geometric (area, perimeter, ferret diameter, circularity, roundness), color (CIE L
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and chroma), and antioxidant properties (total phenolic content and percentage inhibition of DPPH• radical). Increasing the MLE concentration resulted in beads smaller in size and more spherical, whereas hardening time only affected their circularity. MLE concentration had also a profound effect on color and antioxidant properties of the beads. As the concentration of MLE increased, the beads appeared lighter and their chroma increased. The radical scavenging activity was ameliorated by the MLE concentration increase for samples hardened for 8 and 20 min, whereas it was unaffected for those at 2 min. The hardening time on the contrary did not affect the inhibition of DPPH• values, regardless of the amount of extract added.
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Cuellar-Núñez ML, Gonzalez de Mejia E, Loarca-Piña G. Moringa oleifera leaves alleviated inflammation through downregulation of IL-2, IL-6, and TNF-α in a colitis-associated colorectal cancer model. Food Res Int 2021; 144:110318. [PMID: 34053523 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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New chemopreventive alternatives are needed due to the rising worldwide incidence of colorectal cancer. The objective was to evaluate the chemopreventive activity of Moringa oleifera leaves (MO) in a colitis-associated colon carcinogenesis model. We hypothesized that MO contain bioactive compounds capable of modulating the expression of genes involved in the inflammatory response and carcinogenesis. Forty-eight male mice (CD-1) were divided into six groups; 1: Healthy control; 2: Positive control induced with azoxymethane (AOM, 10 mg/Kg body weight, intraperitoneal injection) and three cycles of dextran sodium sulfate (DSS, 1.5% in drinking water); groups 3, 4, and 5 were induced with AOM/DSS and supplemented with 5%, 10%, and 20% of MO, respectively; group 6: had no disease induction and supplemented with 20% of MO. Mice were treated for 12 weeks and euthanized. Significant differences (p < 0.05) were found for the moringa-administered groups in morphological and histopathological parameters compared to the AOM/DSS control. A decrease in myeloperoxidase activity (~50%) and lipid peroxidation (1.9-3.1 times) were found in groups with 10% and 20% of MO compared to the AOM/DSS control (p < 0.05). The group supplemented with 10% MO showed a significant increase (~3 times) in butyrate and propionate in fecal and cecal content. Groups supplemented with 10%, and 20% MO showed a reduction in proinflammatory cytokines in serum (MCP-1, IL-6, TNF-α) compared to the AOM/DSS control. Treatment with 10% MO induced differential expression of 65 genes in colon tissue such as IL-2, IL-6, TNF, IL-1ß, and INF-γ. MO downregulated proinflammatory mediators showing chemopreventive properties against inflammatory response and colon carcinogenesis.
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- M L Cuellar-Núñez
- Programa de Posgrado en Alimentos del Centro de la República (PROPAC), Research and Graduate Studies in Food Science, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Querétaro, Qro 76010, Mexico; Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL 61801, United States
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL 61801, United States
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- Programa de Posgrado en Alimentos del Centro de la República (PROPAC), Research and Graduate Studies in Food Science, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Querétaro, Qro 76010, Mexico.
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Wang C, Pian R, Chen X, Zhang Q. Effects of polyphenol oxidases on proteolysis and lipolysis during ensiling of Moringa oleifera leaves with or without pyrocatechol. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2021.114870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Pereira JMG, Viell FLG, Lima PC, Silva E, Pilau EJ, Corrêa RCG, Bona E, Vieira AMS. Optimization of the extraction of antioxidants from Moringa leaves: A comparative study between ultrasound‐ and ultra‐homogenizer‐assisted extractions. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.15512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Juliana M. G. Pereira
- Postgraduate Program in Food Science Department of Food Science State University of Maringa (UEM) Maringa Brazil
- Postgraduate Program of Food Technology (PPGTA) Federal University of Technology ‐ Paraná (UTFPR) Curitiba Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program of Food Technology (PPGTA) Federal University of Technology ‐ Paraná (UTFPR) Curitiba Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program of Food Technology (PPGTA) Federal University of Technology ‐ Paraná (UTFPR) Curitiba Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry State University of Maringa (UEM) Maringa Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry State University of Maringa (UEM) Maringa Brazil
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- Program of Master in Science, Technology and Food Safety Cesumar Institute of Science Technology and Innovation (ICETI) University Center of Maringa (UniCesumar) Maringa Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program of Food Technology (PPGTA) Federal University of Technology ‐ Paraná (UTFPR) Curitiba Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Food Science Department of Food Science State University of Maringa (UEM) Maringa Brazil
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Moringa oleifera polysaccharides regulates caecal microbiota and small intestinal metabolic profile in C57BL/6 mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 182:595-611. [PMID: 33836198 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.03.144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This study investigated the effects of Moringa oleifera polysaccharides (MOP) on the serum indexes, small intestinal morphology, small intestinal metabolic profile, and caecal microbiota of mice. A new type of polysaccharides with 104,031 Da molecular weight and triple helix structure was isolated from M. oleifera leaves for in vivo experiment. Forty male SPF C57BL/6 mice aged 4 weeks were average divided into four groups randomly according to the MOP gavaged daily (0, 20, 40 and 60 mg/kg body weight MOP). After a 7-day preliminary trial period and a 28-day official trial period, the mice were slaughtered. Results showed that MOP reduced glucose, total cholesterol, and malondialdehyde. It also improved superoxide dismutase and catalase in serum (P < 0.05). For small intestinal morphology, MOP improved the villi length and crypt depth in both ileum and jejunum (P < 0.05); the ratio of villi length to crypt depth in jejunum increased (P < 0.05). MOP could cause the increase of beneficial bacteria and the decrease of harmful bacteria in caecum, further affecting the function of microbiota. In addition, MOP regulated 114 metabolites enriched in the pathway related to the synthesis and metabolism of micromolecules. In sum, MOP exerted positive effects on the serum indexes and intestinal health of mice.
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Adeeyo AO, Edokpayi JN, Alabi MA, Msagati TAM, Odiyo JO. Plant active products and emerging interventions in water potabilisation: disinfection and multi-drug resistant pathogen treatment. CLINICAL PHYTOSCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s40816-021-00258-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background
This review aims at establishing the emerging applications of phytobiotics in water treatment and disinfection.
Results
Statistical analysis of data obtained revealed that the use of plant product in water treatment needs more research attention. A major observation is that plants possess multifaceted components and can be sustainably developed into products for water treatment. The seed (24.53%), flower (20.75), leaf (16.98%) and fruit (11.32%) biomasses are preferred against bulb (3.77%), resin (1.89%), bark (1.89%) and tuber (1.89%). The observation suggests that novel applications of plant in water treatment need further exploration since vast and broader antimicrobial activities (63.63%) is reported than water treatment application (36.37%).
Conclusions
This review has revealed the existing knowledge gaps in exploration of plant resources for water treatment and product development. Chemical complexity of some plant extracts, lack of standardisation, slow working rate, poor water solubility, extraction and purification complexities are limitations that need to be overcome for industrial adoption of phytochemicals in water treatment. The field of phytobiotics should engage modern methodologies such as proteomics, genomics, and metabolomics to minimise challenges confronting phytobiotic standardisation. The knowledge disseminated awaits novel application for plant product development in water treatment.
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Mushtaq BS, Hussain MB, Omer R, Toor HA, Waheed M, Shariati MA, Sergey P, Heydari M. Moringa Oleifera in Malnutrition: A Comprehensive Review. Curr Drug Discov Technol 2021; 18:235-243. [PMID: 31692437 DOI: 10.2174/1570163816666191105162722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Revised: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Nutritional deficiency is a major concern in developing countries, resulting in serious health consequences like mental and physical growth retardation. Moringa oleifera (Moringa), a nutritious plant growing in tropical regions of developing countries, is a candidate for overcoming nutritional deficiency. Moringa leaves are rich in protein including sulphur containing amino acids. It contains high amounts of vitamin C than oranges, a higher concentration of vitamin A than carrots, higher calcium content than milk and more potassium than bananas. Moreover, there is 9 times more iron in moringa than spinach and 4 times more fiber than oats. This review enlightens and explores the nutritional diversification of Moringa oleifera and other benefits which make it a better choice to use in our daily diet to combat malnutrition.
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- Bilal Sajid Mushtaq
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Home and Food Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Home and Food Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Laboratory of Biocontrol and Antimicrobial Resistance, Orel State University Named After I.S.Turgenev, 302026 Orel, Russian Federation
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- Laboratory of Biocontrol and Antimicrobial Resistance, Orel State University Named After I.S.Turgenev, 302026 Orel, Russian Federation
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Bighaghire R, Okidi L, Muggaga C, Ongeng D. Traditional vegetable preservation technologies practiced in Acholi subregion of Uganda improves mineral bioavailability but impacts negatively on the contribution of vegetables to household needs for micronutrients. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:589-604. [PMID: 33598145 PMCID: PMC7866598 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.1931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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The impact of traditional African preservation methods on the contribution of vegetables to household micronutrient needs (Recommended Dietary Allowance: RDA) has largely remained unquantified. Using Acholi subregion of Uganda as a case area, this study examined using the predominant vegetables consumed in fresh and preserved forms (cowpeas-Vigna unguicullata, okra/lady fingers-Abelmoschus esculentus, Malakwang-Hibscus cannabinus, and eggplants-Solanum melongena), the effect of major traditional vegetable preservation methods (sun drying, boiling and sun drying, and salting and sun drying) on the contents of micronutrients (vitamin A, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus), the levels of antinutritional factors (total polyphenols, oxalate, tannins, and phytate), bioavailability of iron and zinc, and the contribution of vegetables to the cumulative annual household RDA for micronutrients. Laboratory analysis showed that all the preservation methods, except the sun drying method reduced the contents of micronutrients by 20%-82% (p ≤ .05). The contents of antinutritional factors reduced by 1%-80% while in vitro bioavailability of iron and zinc increased by 21%-296% (p ≤ .05). Nutritional computation revealed that except for calcium, the preservation methods combined, reduced the contribution of the vegetables to cumulative annual RDA for other micronutrients by 28%-60%. These results demonstrate that improvements in bioavailability of essential nutrients (iron and zinc) by traditional preservation methods investigated are associated with significant loss of micronutrients which culminates in significant reduction in the contribution of cultivated vegetables to household RDA for micronutrients. Traditional African preservation methods should be optimized for nutrient retention.
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- Raymond Bighaghire
- Department of Food Science and Postharvest TechnologyFaculty of Agriculture and EnvironmentGulu UniversityGuluUganda
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- Department of Food Science and Postharvest TechnologyFaculty of Agriculture and EnvironmentGulu UniversityGuluUganda
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- Department of Food Science and Postharvest TechnologyFaculty of Agriculture and EnvironmentGulu UniversityGuluUganda
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- Department of Food Science and Postharvest TechnologyFaculty of Agriculture and EnvironmentGulu UniversityGuluUganda
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Saxena S, Kumar S, Hajare SN, Gupta S, Gautam S, Ghosh SK. 'BhAVI-23'-A spice-herb based dietary infusion possessing in-vitro anti-viral potential. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2021; 12:312-319. [PMID: 33413968 PMCID: PMC7783457 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2020.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background Viruses cause many life threatening human diseases. Recently, COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the health care systems worldwide. As a disease preventive approach and to bring relief to the severity of the symptoms, a infusion termed as Bhabha Anti-Viral Infusion-23 (‘BhAVI-23’) was conceptualized and formulated which comprised of 23 selected spices and herbals. Objective The present study was conducted to assess the in vitro antiviral potential of the formulation, BhaAVI-23. Material and methods The in-vitro anti-viral potential of BhAVI-23 was assessed through inhibition of HIV1 reverse transcriptase (RT) as well as through a novel P1 (virulent) bacteriphage based screening assay system. Anti-diabetic potential was assessed by non-enzymatic glycosylation of haemoglobin and the bioactive volatile components were detected through headspace gas chromatography followed by molecular docking analysis. Results The infusion displayed prominent anti-viral activity as evident from significant (57%) inhibition of the HIV1-RT as well as through reduction in the infectivity of P1 (virulent) bacteriophage. The infusion also exerted profound protection (∼64%) to non-enzymatic glycosylation of haemoglobin. Headspace gas chromatography and mass spectrometric analysis confirmed the presence of at least 47 major compounds. Docking analysis indicated possible interaction of α-pinene and eugenol with SARS-CoV spike protein. Conclusion This ‘BhAVI-23’ infusion displayed prominent in-vitro anti-viral and anti-diabetic potential in different model systems. These attributes have relevance as diabetic patients are more prone to COVID-19 morbidity. ‘BhAVI-23’ opens the avenue for its potential inclusion as a supportive health care system upon due regulatory approval during the current pandemic.
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- Sudhanshu Saxena
- Food Technology Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, 400085, India
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- Food Technology Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, 400085, India
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- Food Technology Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, 400085, India
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- Food Technology Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, 400085, India
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- Food Technology Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, 400085, India.
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- Food Technology Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, 400085, India
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Wang F, Bao Y, Zhang C, Zhan L, Khan W, Siddiqua S, Ahmad S, Capanoglu E, Skalicka-Woźniak K, Zou L, Simal-Gandara J, Cao H, Weng Z, Shen X, Xiao J. Bioactive components and anti-diabetic properties of Moringa oleifera Lam. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 62:3873-3897. [PMID: 33401950 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1870099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Moringa oleifera Lam. is a perennial tropical deciduous tree with high economic and pharmaceutical value. As an edible plant, M. oleifera Lam. is rich in nutrients, such as proteins, amino acids, mineral elements and vitamins. Besides, it also contains an important number of bioactive phytochemicals, such as polysaccharides, flavonoids, alkaloids, glucosinolates and isothiocyanates. M. oleifera for long has been used as a natural anti-diabetic herb in India and other Asian countries. Thus, the anti-diabetic properties of Moringa plant have evolved highly attention to the researchers. In the last twenty years, a huge number of new chemical structures and their pharmacological activities have been reported in particularly the anti-diabetic properties. The current review highlighted the bioactive phytochemicals from M. Oleifera. Moreover, evidence regarding the therapeutic potential of M. oleifera for diabetes including experimental and clinical data was presented and the underlying mechanisms were revealed in order to provide insights for the development of novel drugs.
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- Fang Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Bioactive Natural Product Laboratory, New Delhi, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Bioactive Natural Product Laboratory, New Delhi, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Bioactive Natural Product Laboratory, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo-Ourense Campus, Ourense, Spain
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety/Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, China
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo-Ourense Campus, Ourense, Spain.,College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China.,International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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Oldoni TLC, Merlin N, Bicas TC, Prasniewski A, Carpes ST, Ascari J, de Alencar SM, Massarioli AP, Bagatini MD, Morales R, Thomé G. Antihyperglycemic activity of crude extract and isolation of phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity from Moringa oleifera Lam. leaves grown in Southern Brazil. Food Res Int 2020; 141:110082. [PMID: 33641964 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.110082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The antihyperglicemic activity of crude extract from Moringa oleifera leaves and isolation of phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity using bioguided assay were employed by the first time in leaves cultivated in Brazil. The hydroalcoholic extract (HE) was produced by using ethanol:water (80:20 v/v) and purified by solid-liquid procedure using solvents in ascending order of polarity. The ethyl acetate fraction (Fr-EtOAc) presented high antioxidant potential and it was purified using chromatographic techniques rendering isolated compounds that were identified from the spectral data. The HE extract (500 mg kg-1) was adimistrated in diabetic rats induced by streptozotocin and chemical markers and lipid peroxidation in liver and kidney were evaluated. The Fr-EtOAc showed high antioxidant potential by FRAP reduction method (1678 µmol Fe2+ g-1), DPPH and ABTS scavenging methods (526.7 and 671.5 µmol TEAC g-1 respectively) and ORAC assay (3560.6 µmol TEAC g-1). Therefore, the Fr-EtOAc was purified and yielded three bioactive subfractions (S-12, S-13 abd S-15) that were rechromatoghaphed in HPLC-SemiPrep. After that, two main bioactive glycosylated flavonoids (isoquercitrin and astragalin) and phenolic acid (3-O-caffeoylquinic acid) were obtained. Additionally, the HE extract provided protection against oxidative damage in liver and kidney of diabetic rats ameliorating endogenous antioxidant defenses by increase catalase (CAT), glutathione S-transferase (GST) and non-protein thiol groups (NPSH) levels as well as decreased the lipid peroxidation in these tissues. Our results indicate that three phenolic compounds with high antioxidant activity were isolated and, the chemical composition of HE crude extract, rich in flavonoids glycosylated could be intimately related to antihyperglycemic action. So, it is possible to suggest that these compounds may be used as chemical biomarkers for this plant in Brazil, ensuring quality and supporting the use of aerial parts in tradicional medicine.
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- Tatiane Luiza C Oldoni
- Department of Chemistry, Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR), Pato Branco, PR 85503-390, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR), Pato Branco, PR 85503-390, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR), Pato Branco, PR 85503-390, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR), Santa Helena, PR 85892-000, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR), Pato Branco, PR 85503-390, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR), Santa Helena, PR 85892-000, Brazil
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- Department of Agri-Food Industry, Food and Nutrition, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of Sao Paulo (USP), P.O. Box. 9, 13418-900 Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Agri-Food Industry, Food and Nutrition, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of Sao Paulo (USP), P.O. Box. 9, 13418-900 Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Empresa de Pesquisa Agropecuária e Extensão Rural de Santa Catarina (Epagri), 88318-112 Itajaí, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR), Pato Branco, PR 85503-390, Brazil
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Nakayama H, Hata K, Matsuoka I, Zang L, Kim Y, Chu D, Juneja LR, Nishimura N, Shimada Y. Anti-Obesity Natural Products Tested in Juvenile Zebrafish Obesogenic Tests and Mouse 3T3-L1 Adipogenesis Assays. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25245840. [PMID: 33322023 PMCID: PMC7764013 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25245840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 11/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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(1) Background: The obesity epidemic has been drastically progressing in both children and adults worldwide. Pharmacotherapy is considered necessary for its treatment. However, many anti-obesity drugs have been withdrawn from the market due to their adverse effects. Instead, natural products (NPs) have been studied as a source for drug discovery for obesity, with the goal of limiting the adverse effects. Zebrafish are ideal model animals for in vivo testing of anti-obesity NPs, and disease models of several types of obesity have been developed. However, the evidence for zebrafish as an anti-obesity drug screening model are still limited. (2) Methods: We performed anti-adipogenic testing using the juvenile zebrafish obesogenic test (ZOT) and mouse 3T3-L1 preadipocytes using the focused NP library containing 38 NPs and compared their results. (3) Results: Seven and eleven NPs reduced lipid accumulation in zebrafish visceral fat tissues and mouse adipocytes, respectively. Of these, five NPs suppressed lipid accumulation in both zebrafish and 3T3-L1 adipocytes. We confirmed that these five NPs (globin-digested peptides, green tea extract, red pepper extract, nobiletin, and Moringa leaf powder) exerted anti-obesity effects in diet-induced obese adult zebrafish. (4) Conclusions: ZOT using juvenile fish can be a high-throughput alternative to ZOT using adult zebrafish and can be applied for in vivo screening to discover novel therapeutics for visceral obesity and potentially also other disorders.
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- Hiroko Nakayama
- Graduate School of Regional Innovation Studies, Mie University, Tsu 514-8507, Japan; (H.N.); (K.H.); (I.M.); (L.Z.); (N.N.)
- Zebrafish Drug Screening Center, Mie University, Tsu 514-8507, Japan
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- Graduate School of Regional Innovation Studies, Mie University, Tsu 514-8507, Japan; (H.N.); (K.H.); (I.M.); (L.Z.); (N.N.)
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- Graduate School of Regional Innovation Studies, Mie University, Tsu 514-8507, Japan; (H.N.); (K.H.); (I.M.); (L.Z.); (N.N.)
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- Graduate School of Regional Innovation Studies, Mie University, Tsu 514-8507, Japan; (H.N.); (K.H.); (I.M.); (L.Z.); (N.N.)
- Zebrafish Drug Screening Center, Mie University, Tsu 514-8507, Japan
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- Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Osaka 544-0012, Japan; (Y.K.); (D.C.); (L.R.J.)
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- Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Osaka 544-0012, Japan; (Y.K.); (D.C.); (L.R.J.)
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- Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Osaka 544-0012, Japan; (Y.K.); (D.C.); (L.R.J.)
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- Graduate School of Regional Innovation Studies, Mie University, Tsu 514-8507, Japan; (H.N.); (K.H.); (I.M.); (L.Z.); (N.N.)
- Zebrafish Drug Screening Center, Mie University, Tsu 514-8507, Japan
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- Zebrafish Drug Screening Center, Mie University, Tsu 514-8507, Japan
- Department of Integrative Pharmacology, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu 514-8507, Japan
- Department of Bioinformatics, Mie University Advanced Science Research Promotion Center, Tsu 514-8507, Japan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-592-31-5411
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Fabrication of Functional Bioelastomer for Food Packaging from Aronia ( Aronia melanocarpa) Juice Processing By-Products. Foods 2020; 9:foods9111565. [PMID: 33126736 PMCID: PMC7692153 DOI: 10.3390/foods9111565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Carbon-neutral and eco-friendly biomass-based processes are recognized as a frontier technology for sustainable development. In particular, biopolymers are expected to replace petrochemical-based films that are widely used in food packaging. In this study, the fabrication conditions of functional (antioxidant and antibacterial) bioelastomers were investigated using by-products from the juice processing (experimental group) and freeze-dried whole fruit (control group). Bioelastomer was fabricated by a casting method in which polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) was mixed with 25 or 50 wt% aronia powder (juice processing by-products and freeze-dried whole fruit). The mechanical properties of the bioelastomers were measured based on tensile strength and Young's modulus. When the mixture contained 50 wt% aronia powder, the strength was not appropriate for the intended purpose. Next, the surface and chemical properties of the bioelastomer were analyzed; the addition of aronia powder did not significantly change these properties when compared to PDMS film (no aronia powder). However, the addition of aronia powder had a significant effect on antioxidant and antimicrobial activities and showed higher activity with 50 wt% than with 25 wt%. In particular, bioelastomers fabricated from aronia juice processing by-products exhibited approximately 1.4-fold lower and 1.5-fold higher antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, respectively, than the control group (bioelastomers fabricated from freeze-dried aronia powder).
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