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Wang B, Zhu F, Zheng X, Yang L, Diao Y, Hu Z. Evaluation and validation of suitable reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR analysis in lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.). Sci Rep 2024; 14:10857. [PMID: 38740848 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-61806-9] [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: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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The qRT-PCR technique has been regarded as an important tool for assessing gene expression diversity. Selection of appropriate reference genes is essential for validating deviation and obtaining reliable and accurate results. Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn) is a common aquatic plant with important aesthetic, commercial, and cultural values. Twelve candidate genes, which are typically used as reference genes for qRT-PCR in other plants, were selected for this study. These candidate reference genes were cloned with, specific primers designed based on published sequences. In particular, the expression level of each gene was examined in different tissues and growth stages of Lotus. Notably, the expression stability of these candidate genes was assessed using the software programs geNorm and NormFinder. As a result, the most efficient reference genes for rootstock expansion were TBP and UBQ. In addition, TBP and EF-1α were the most efficient reference genes in various floral tissues, while ACT and GAPDH were the most stable genes at all developmental stages of the seed. CYP and GAPDH were the best reference genes at different stages of leaf development, but TUA was the least stable. Meanwhile, the gene expression profile of NnEXPA was analyzed to confirm the validity of the findings. It was concluded that, TBP and GAPDH were identified as the best reference genes. The results of this study may help researchers to select appropriate reference genes and thus obtain credible results for further quantitative RT-qPCR gene expression analyses in Lotus.
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- Bin Wang
- College of Life Science and Technology, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, People's Republic of China
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- Anhui University of Science and Technology, Medical College, Huainan, 232001, People's Republic of China
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- Guangchang County White Lotus Industrial Development Center, Guangchang, 344900, P.R. China
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- Guangchang County White Lotus Industrial Development Center, Guangchang, 344900, P.R. China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, People's Republic of China.
- State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, Lotus Engineering Research Center of Hubei Province, College of Life Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, People's Republic of China.
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Zhong X, Li YQ, Sun GJ, Wang CY, Liang Y, Zhao XZ, Hua DL, Chen L, Mo HZ. Structure, functional and physicochemical properties of lotus seed protein under different pH environments. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024. [PMID: 38651728 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2024] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND The present study investigated the structure, functional and physicochemical properties of lotus seed protein (LSP) under different pH environments. The structures of LSP were characterized by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), zeta potential, particle size distributions, free sulfhydryl and rheological properties. The functional and physicochemical properties of LSP were characterized by color, foaming property, emulsification property, solubility, oil holding capacity, water holding capacity, differential scanning calorimetry analysis and surface hydrophobicity. RESULTS LSP was mainly composed of eight subunits (18, 25, 31, 47, 51, 56, 65 and 151 kDa), in which the richest band was 25 kDa. FTIR results showed that LSP had high total contents of α-helix and β-sheet (44.81-46.85%) in acidic environments. Meanwhile, there was more β-structure and random structure in neutral and alkaline environments (pH 7.0 and 9.0). At pH 5.0, LSP had large particle size (1576.98 nm), high emulsion stability index (91.43 min), foaming stability (75.69%) and water holding capacity (2.21 g g-1), but low solubility (35.98%), free sulfhydryl content (1.95 μmol g-1) and surface hydrophobicity (780). DSC analysis showed the denaturation temperatures (82.23 °C) of LSP at pH 5.0 was higher than those (80.10, 80.52 and 71.82 °C) at pH 3.0, 7.0 and 9.0. The analysis of rheological properties showed that LSP gel had high stability and great strength in an alkaline environment. CONCLUSION The findings of the present study are anticipated to serve as a valuable reference for the implementation of LSP in the food industry. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Xin Zhong
- School of Food Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China
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Yu X, Wang Y, Yan X, Leng T, Xie J, Yu Q, Chen Y. Metabolomics Combined with Correlation Analysis Revealed the Differences in Antioxidant Activities of Lotus Seeds with Varied Cultivars. Foods 2024; 13:1084. [PMID: 38611388 PMCID: PMC11011491 DOI: 10.3390/foods13071084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Functional foods have potential health benefits for humans. Lotus seeds (LS) as functional foods have excellent antioxidant activities. However, the differences in chemical composition of different LS cultivars may affect their antioxidant activities. This study comprehensively analyzed the differences among five LS cultivars based on metabolomics and further revealed the effects of metabolites on antioxidant activities by correlation analysis. A total of 125 metabolites were identified in LS using UPLC-Q/TOF-MS. Then, 15 metabolites were screened as differential metabolites of different LS cultivars by chemometrics. The antioxidant activities of LS were evaluated by DPPH•, FRAP, and ABTS•+ assays. The antioxidant activities varied among different LS cultivars, with the cultivar Taikong 66 showing the highest antioxidant activities. The correlation analysis among metabolites and antioxidant activities highlighted the important contribution of phenolics and alkaloids to the antioxidant activities of LS. Particularly, 11 metabolites such as p-coumaric acid showed significant positive correlation with antioxidant activities. Notably, 6 differential metabolites screened in different LS cultivars showed significant effects on antioxidant activities. These results revealed the important effects of phytochemicals on the antioxidant activities of different LS cultivars. This study provided evidence for the health benefits of different LS cultivars.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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Cui R, Zhang C, Pan ZH, Hu TG, Wu H. Probiotic-fermented edible herbs as functional foods: A review of current status, challenges, and strategies. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2024; 23:e13305. [PMID: 38379388 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13305] [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: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Recently, consumers have become increasingly interested in natural, health-promoting, and chronic disease-preventing medicine and food homology (MFH). There has been accumulating evidence that many herbal medicines, including MFH, are biologically active due to their biotransformation through the intestinal microbiota. The emphasis of scientific investigation has moved from the functionally active role of MFH to the more subtle role of biotransformation of the active ingredients in probiotic-fermented MFH and their health benefits. This review provides an overview of the current status of research on probiotic-fermented MFH. Probiotics degrade toxins and anti-nutritional factors in MFH, improve the flavor of MFH, and increase its bioactive components through their transformative effects. Moreover, MFH can provide a material base for the growth of probiotics and promote the production of their metabolites. In addition, the health benefits of probiotic-fermented MFH in recent years, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-neurodegenerative, skin-protective, and gut microbiome-modulating effects, are summarized, and the health risks associated with them are also described. Finally, the future development of probiotic-fermented MFH is prospected in combination with modern development technologies, such as high-throughput screening technology, synthetic biology technology, and database construction technology. Overall, probiotic-fermented MFH has the potential to be used in functional food for preventing and improving people's health. In the future, personalized functional foods can be expected based on synthetic biology technology and a database on the functional role of probiotic-fermented MFH.
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- Rui Cui
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, Guangzhou, China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology/Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety, Guangzhou, China
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Su J, Qiu X, Pei Y, Zhang Z, Liu G, Luan J, Nie J, Li X. Physical Stability of Lotus Seed and Lily Bulb Beverage: The Effects of Homogenisation on Particle Size Distribution, Microstructure, Rheological Behaviour, and Sensory Properties. Foods 2024; 13:769. [PMID: 38472882 DOI: 10.3390/foods13050769] [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: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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The lotus seed and lily bulb beverage (LLB) has a problem with solid particle sedimentation. To address this issue, LLB was homogenised twice at different pressures (0~100 MPa) using a homogeniser. This study aims to investigate the changes in the particle size distribution (PSD), microstructure, rheological behaviour, sedimentation index (IS), turbidity, physicochemical properties, and sensory quality of LLBs after homogenisation treatments. The results regarding PSD and microstructure showed that the suspended particles were decomposed at high pressure with increasing homogenisation pressure, forming small particles of cellular material, cell wall fragments, fibre fractions, and polymers. The LLB showed shear-thinning behaviour and weak gelation characteristics (G' > G″) and rheological properties. Among all homogenisation pressures, the 60 MPa sample showed the lowest sedimentation rate and the highest turbidity. When the pressure was increased from 0 to 100 MPa, the total soluble solid (TSS) content showed an upward trend, while the ascorbic acid content (AAC) gradually decreased. The highest sensory evaluation was observed in the 60 MPa sample in terms of overall acceptability.
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- Jiajia Su
- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300384, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300384, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300384, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300384, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300384, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300384, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300384, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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Yang H, He S, Feng Q, Liu Z, Xia S, Zhou Q, Wu Z, Zhang Y. Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera): a multidisciplinary review of its cultural, ecological, and nutraceutical significance. BIORESOUR BIOPROCESS 2024; 11:18. [PMID: 38647851 PMCID: PMC10991372 DOI: 10.1186/s40643-024-00734-y] [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: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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This comprehensive review systematically examines the multifarious aspects of Nelumbo nucifera, elucidating its ecological, nutritional, medicinal, and biomimetic significance. Renowned both culturally and scientifically, Nelumbo nucifera manifests remarkable adaptability, characterized by its extensive distribution across varied climatic regions, underpinned by its robust rhizome system and prolific reproductive strategies. Ecologically, this species plays a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems, primarily through biofiltration, thereby enhancing habitat biodiversity. The rhizomes and seeds of Nelumbo nucifera are nutritionally significant, being rich sources of dietary fiber, essential vitamins, and minerals, and have found extensive culinary applications. From a medicinal perspective, diverse constituents of Nelumbo nucifera exhibit therapeutic potential, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties. Recent advancements in preservation technology and culinary innovation have further underscored its role in the food industry, highlighting its nutritional versatility. In biomimetics, the unique "lotus effect" is leveraged for the development of self-cleaning materials. Additionally, the transformation of Nelumbo nucifera into biochar is being explored for its potential in sustainable environmental practices. This review emphasizes the critical need for targeted conservation strategies to protect Nelumbo nucifera against the threats posed by climate change and habitat loss, advocating for its sustainable utilization as a species of significant value.
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- Hang Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China
- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Jilin Normal University, Siping, 136000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Elamin A, Sultana S, Sakuda S. Evaluation of the Susceptibility of Lotus Seeds ( Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) to Aspergillus flavus Infection and Aflatoxin Contamination. Toxins (Basel) 2024; 16:29. [PMID: 38251245 PMCID: PMC10820585 DOI: 10.3390/toxins16010029] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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The seeds of lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) have been used as significant medicinal and nutritional ingredients worldwide. The abundant proteins and polysaccharides in lotus seeds make them susceptible to contamination by aflatoxin (AF), a fungal toxic metabolite. This study was conducted to investigate the susceptibility of lotus seeds at different stages of ripening to AF contamination, as well as the mechanism of the contamination. Seven groups of lotus receptacles with seeds at different ripening stages (A-G, from immature to mature) were used for the experiment. Spores of Aspergillus flavus, an AF producer, were inoculated on the water-gap area of the seeds in each receptacle. Then, each receptacle was covered with a sterilized bag, and its stalk part was soaked in water containing a life-prolonging agent, after which it was kept at room temperature for 14 days. The AF content of each whole inoculated seed from the A-G groups and that of each seed part (pericarp, cotyledon, and embryo) from the D and E groups were determined using high-performance liquid chromatography. Microtome sections were prepared from the samples and observed under a light microscope and scanning electron microscope. The seeds from the A and D groups had higher AF contents than the seeds from the B, C, E, F, and G groups, indicating that the condition of the water-gap area and the development of the embryo and cotyledon parts of the seeds are associated with AF contamination.
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- Department of Biosciences, Teikyo University, 1-1 Toyosatodai, Utsunomiya 320-8551, Japan; (A.E.); (S.S.)
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Alkanad M, Hani U, V AH, Ghazwani M, Haider N, Osmani RAM, M D P, Hamsalakshmi, Bhat R. Bitter yet beneficial: The dual role of dietary alkaloids in managing diabetes and enhancing cognitive function. Biofactors 2024. [PMID: 38169069 DOI: 10.1002/biof.2034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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With the rising prevalence of diabetes and its association with cognitive impairment, interest in the use of dietary alkaloids and other natural products has grown significantly. Understanding how these compounds manage diabetic cognitive dysfunction (DCD) is crucial. This comprehensive review explores the etiology of DCD and the effects of alkaloids in foods and dietary supplements that have been investigated as DCD therapies. Data on how dietary alkaloids like berberine, trigonelline, caffeine, capsaicin, 1-deoxynojirimycin, nuciferine, neferine, aegeline, tetramethylpyrazine, piperine, and others regulate cognition in diabetic disorders were collected from PubMed, Research Gate, Web of Science, Science Direct, and other relevant databases. Dietary alkaloids could improve memory in behavioral models and modulate the mechanisms underlying the cognitive benefits of these compounds, including their effects on glucose metabolism, gut microbiota, vasculopathy, neuroinflammation, and oxidative stress. Evidence suggests that dietary alkaloids hold promise for improving cognition in diabetic patients and could open exciting avenues for future research in diabetes management.
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- Maged Alkanad
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, Mandya, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, Mandya, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, India
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- Center for Research and Innovations, Adichunchanagiri University, BGSIT, Mandya, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Cauvery College of Pharmacy, Cauvery Group of Institutions, Mysuru, India
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- ERA-Chair in Food By-Products Valorisation Technologies (VALORTECH), Estonian University of Life Sciences, Tartu, Estonia
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Lu H, Fang Z, Yang B, Li Y, Duan L, Liu W, Yu J. High-performance liquid chromatography analysis of alkaloids in various parts of lotus extracts with ion mobility spectrometry and mass spectrometry dual detection. J Sep Sci 2024; 47:e2300597. [PMID: 38095454 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202300597] [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: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Using high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray ionization-ion mobility spectrometry and mass spectrometry, we proposed a dual-detection method for the identification and profiling of alkaloids in various lotus parts including leaf, plumule, stem, seed epicarp, and receptacle. The eluent from high-performance liquid chromatography was split and conducted to electrospray ionization-ion mobility spectrometry and time-of-flight mass spectrometry separately to facilitate the compound identification. In total, 23 kinds of alkaloids were identified based on m/z, drift time, and retention time, including alkaloid isomers such as lirinidine, N-nornuciferine, and O-nornuciferine with identical m/z that are difficult to differentiate using mass spectrometry alone. Using this method, we investigated the changing dynamics of alkaloid accumulation in lotus leaves and lotus stems at different harvesting periods. The total alkaloid content showed an increasing trend with the growth and development of leave and stem. Overall, the developed dual detection method has the advantages of high peak capacity and high sensitivity compared with the conventional detection method and facilitates the identification of detected compounds.
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- Hongbin Lu
- Center of Technology, China Tobacco Hunan Industrial Co., Ltd, Changsha, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, P. R. China
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Yuan S, Wang J, Li X, Zhu X, Zhang Z, Li D. Study on the structure, antioxidant activity and degradation pattern of polysaccharides isolated from lotus seedpod. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 316:121065. [PMID: 37321745 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) is the largest aquatic vegetable in Asia. The lotus seedpod (LS) is an inedible part of the mature flower receptacle of the lotus plant. However, the polysaccharide isolated from the receptacle has been less studied. The purification of LS resulted in two polysaccharides (LSP-1 and LSP-2). Both polysaccharides were found to be medium-sized HG pectin, with a Mw of 74 kDa. Their structures were elucidated via GC-MS and NMR spectrum and proposed as the repeating sugar units of GalA connected via α-1,4-glycosidic linkage, with LSP-1 having a higher degree of esterification. They have certain content of antioxidant and immunomodulatory activities. The esterification of HG pectin would have an adverse effect on these activities. Furthermore, the degradation pattern and kinetics of LSPs by pectinase conformed to the Michaelis-Menten model. There is a large amount of LS, resulting from the by-product of locus seed production, and thus a promising source for the isolation of the polysaccharide. The findings of the structure, bioactivities, and degradation property provide the chemical basis for their applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Shuwei Yuan
- Pharmacy Department, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China; College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- Jiangsu R&D Center of the Intelligent Agricultural Equipment, Yancheng Polytechnic College, Yancheng 224005, PR China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China; Academy of Plateau Science and Sustainability, Qinghai Normal University, Xining 810016, PR China.
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Zhang Y, Xu Y, Wang Q, Zhang J, Dai X, Miao S, Lu X. The antioxidant capacity and nutrient composition characteristics of lotus ( Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) seed juice and their relationship with color at different storage temperatures. Food Chem X 2023; 18:100669. [PMID: 37168721 PMCID: PMC10164921 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.100669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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The effects of different storage temperatures on the nutritional quality, color, and antioxidant capacity of lotus seed juice and the correlations between various physicochemical indices and antioxidant capacity during storage were investigated in this study. The results showed that the overall retention rate of various nutrients and antioxidant activity in lotus seed juice under low-temperature storage was better than that under 37 °C storage. Meanwhile, temperature had a significant effect on increasing the browning of lotus seed juice and the change in L*. The results of Pearson correlation and redundancy analysis (RDA) showed that the reduction in antioxidant activity in lotus seed juice aggravated the browning index of the system at high temperatures. The color changes in the system were closely related to the clarity of lotus seed juice and aging of starch at low temperatures.
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- Yanlin Zhang
- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 15 Shangxiadian Road, 350002 Fuzhou, China
- China-Ireland International Cooperation Center for Food Material Science and Structure Design, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002 Fuzhou, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 15 Shangxiadian Road, 350002 Fuzhou, China
- China-Ireland International Cooperation Center for Food Material Science and Structure Design, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002 Fuzhou, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 350003 Fuzhou, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 15 Shangxiadian Road, 350002 Fuzhou, China
- China-Ireland International Cooperation Center for Food Material Science and Structure Design, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002 Fuzhou, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 15 Shangxiadian Road, 350002 Fuzhou, China
- China-Ireland International Cooperation Center for Food Material Science and Structure Design, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002 Fuzhou, China
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- Teagasc Food Research Centre, Food Chemistry and Technology Department, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co.Cork, Ireland
- China-Ireland International Cooperation Center for Food Material Science and Structure Design, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002 Fuzhou, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 15 Shangxiadian Road, 350002 Fuzhou, China
- Teagasc Food Research Centre, Food Chemistry and Technology Department, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co.Cork, Ireland
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 18 Simon Pit Road, 350002 Fuzhou, China
- China-Ireland International Cooperation Center for Food Material Science and Structure Design, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 350002 Fuzhou, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Corresponding author at: College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 15 Shangxiadian Road, 350002 Fuzhou, China.
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Jiang X, Wang J, Li L, Zheng B, Zheng S, Lu X. Microwave-Induced Behavior and Digestive Properties of the Lotus Seed Starch-Chlorogenic Acid Complex. Foods 2023; 12:2506. [PMID: 37444244 DOI: 10.3390/foods12132506] [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: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The effect of chlorogenic acid (CA) on the dielectric response of lotus seed starch (LS) after microwave treatment, the behavior and digestive characteristics of the resulting starch/chlorogenic acid complex (LS-CA) at different degrees of gelatinization and the inhibition of α-amylase by chlorogenic acid were investigated. The variation in dielectric loss factor, ε″, and dielectric loss tangent, tanδε, of the microwave thermal conversion indicated that LS-CA had a more efficient microwave-energy-to-thermal-energy conversion efficiency than LS. This gelatinized LS-CA to a greater extent at any given temperature between 65 and 85 °C than LS, and it accelerated the degradation of the starch crystalline structure. The greater disruption of the crystal structure decreased the bound water content and increased the thermal stability of LS-CA compared to LS. The simulated in vitro digestion found that the presence of the LS-CA complex improved the slow-digestion property of lotus seed starch by increasing its content of resistant and slowly digested starch. In addition, the release of chlorogenic acid during α-amylase hydrolysis further slowed starch digestion by inhibiting α-amylase activity. These findings provide a foundation for understanding the correlation between the complex behavior and digestive properties of naturally polyphenol-rich, starch-based foods, such as LS, under microwave treatment, which will facilitate the development of starch-based foods with tailored digestion rates, lower final degrees of hydrolysis and glycemic indices.
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- Xiangfu Jiang
- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- China-Ireland International Cooperation Centre for Food Material Science and Structure Design, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- China-Ireland International Cooperation Centre for Food Material Science and Structure Design, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- China-Ireland International Cooperation Centre for Food Material Science and Structure Design, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- China-Ireland International Cooperation Centre for Food Material Science and Structure Design, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- China-Ireland International Cooperation Centre for Food Material Science and Structure Design, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- China-Ireland International Cooperation Centre for Food Material Science and Structure Design, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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Dai G, Wang J, Zheng J, Xia C, Wang Y, Duan B. Bioactive polysaccharides from lotus as potent food supplements: a review of their preparation, structures, biological features and application prospects. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1171004. [PMID: 37448668 PMCID: PMC10338014 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1171004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Lotus is a famous plant of the food and medicine continuum for millennia, which possesses unique nutritional and medicinal values. Polysaccharides are the main bioactive component of lotus and have been widely used as health nutritional supplements and therapeutic agents. However, the industrial production and application of lotus polysaccharides (LPs) are hindered by the lack of a deeper understanding of the structure-activity relationship (SAR), structural modification, applications, and safety of LPs. This review comprehensively comments on the extraction and purification methods and structural characteristics of LPs. The SARs, bioactivities, and mechanisms involved are further evaluated. The potential application and safety issues of LPs are discussed. This review provides valuable updated information and inspires deeper insights for the large scale development and application of LPs.
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- Guona Dai
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Dali University, Dali, China
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- Formula-Pattern Research Center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Dali University, Dali, China
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A trigger non-contact antibacterial packaging based on modified basic magnesium hypochlorite (BMH) and application on preservation effect of fresh lotus seeds. Food Packag Shelf Life 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2023.101059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2023]
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Jia R, Huang M, Zeng M, Liu S, Chen W, Guo Z. Structural Properties of Lotus Seed Starch Nanocrystals Prepared Using Ultrasonic-Assisted Acid Hydrolysis. Foods 2023; 12:foods12102050. [PMID: 37238868 DOI: 10.3390/foods12102050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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This study provides a novel method of preparing lotus seed starch nanocrystals (LS-SNCs) using acid hydrolysis combined with ultrasonic-assisted acid hydrolysis (U-LS-SNCs) and evaluates the structural characteristics of starch nanocrystals using scanning electron microscopy; analysis of particle size, molecular weight, and X-ray diffraction patterns; and FT-IR spectroscopy. The results showed that the preparation time of U-LS-SNCs could be reduced to 2 days less than that for LS-SNCs. The smallest particle size and molecular weight were obtained after a 30 min treatment with 200 W of ultrasonic power and 5 days of acid hydrolysis. The particle size was 147 nm, the weight-average molecular weight was 3.42 × 104 Da, and the number-average molecular weight was 1.59 × 104 Da. When the applied ultrasonic power was 150 W for 30 min and acid hydrolysis was applied for 3 days, the highest relative crystallinity of the starch nanocrystals was 52.8%. The modified nanocrystals can be more widely used in various applications such as food-packaging materials, fillers, pharmaceuticals, etc.
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- Ru Jia
- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- China-Ireland International Cooperation Centre for Food Material Science and Structure Design, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- China-Ireland International Cooperation Centre for Food Material Science and Structure Design, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- China-Ireland International Cooperation Centre for Food Material Science and Structure Design, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- China-Ireland International Cooperation Centre for Food Material Science and Structure Design, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- China-Ireland International Cooperation Centre for Food Material Science and Structure Design, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quality Science and Processing Technology in Special Starch, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
- China-Ireland International Cooperation Centre for Food Material Science and Structure Design, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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On-nom N, Thangsiri S, Inthachat W, Temviriyanukul P, Sahasakul Y, Chupeerach C, Pruesapan K, Trisonthi P, Siriwan D, Suttisansanee U. Seasonal Effects on Phenolic Contents and In Vitro Health-Promoting Bioactivities of Sacred Lotus ( Nelumbo nucifera). PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1441. [PMID: 37050065 PMCID: PMC10097295 DOI: 10.3390/plants12071441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is a commercial product in Asian countries. Almost all parts of the lotus plant are consumed as food or used as traditional medicine due to their high contents of secondary metabolites such as phenolics and alkaloids. However, agricultural management of the sacred lotus occurs during the rainy season, and the plant enters a resting stage during the dry season. Thus, seasonal variation (beginning, middle and end of the rainy season) was investigated for total phenolic contents (TPCs), antioxidant capacities and inhibitions of the key enzymes relevant to chronic diseases including Alzheimer's disease (β-secretase, acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase), hypertension (angiotensin-converting enzyme), obesity (lipase) and diabetes (α-glucosidase) of different sacred lotus parts (seed embryo, petal, stamen, old leaf, leaf stalk and flower stalk). Results indicated that an aqueous extract of stamen in all harvesting seasons exhibited potentially high TPCs, which led to high antioxidant activities and most enzyme inhibitions (up to 53.7-fold higher) than the others collected in the same harvesting period. The phenolic content and biochemical activities in stamen harvested at the beginning of the rainy season were up to 4-fold higher than during other harvesting periods. This information benefits the agricultural management of sacred lotus and supports consumption of different sacred lotus parts for health promotion. Results can be used as an initial database for future product development from different sacred lotus parts.
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- Nattira On-nom
- Food and Nutrition Academic and Research Cluster, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Salaya, Phuttamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Food and Nutrition Academic and Research Cluster, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Salaya, Phuttamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Food and Nutrition Academic and Research Cluster, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Salaya, Phuttamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Food and Nutrition Academic and Research Cluster, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Salaya, Phuttamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Food and Nutrition Academic and Research Cluster, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Salaya, Phuttamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Food and Nutrition Academic and Research Cluster, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Salaya, Phuttamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Plant Varieties Protection Division, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Institute of Food Research and Product Development, Kasetsart University, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Institute of Food Research and Product Development, Kasetsart University, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Food and Nutrition Academic and Research Cluster, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Salaya, Phuttamonthon, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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Huang J, Li Z, Zhang W, Lv Z, Dong S, Feng Y, Liu R, Zhao Y. Explainable machine learning-assisted origin identification: Chemical profiling of five lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) parts. Food Chem 2023; 404:134517. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Wang YF, Shen ZC, Li J, Liang T, Lin XF, Li YP, Zeng W, Zou Q, Shen JL, Wang XY. Phytochemicals, biological activity, and industrial application of lotus seedpod ( Receptaculum Nelumbinis): A review. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1022794. [PMID: 36267901 PMCID: PMC9577462 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1022794] [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: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) is a well-known food and medicinal plant. Lotus seedpod (Receptaculum Nelumbinis) is the by-products during lotus products processing, which is considered as waste. Numerous studies have been conducted on its phytochemicals, biological activity and industrial application. However, the information on lotus seedpod is scattered and has been rarely summarized. In this review, summaries on preparation and identification of phytochemicals, the biological activities of extracts and phytochemicals, and applications of raw material, extracts and phytochemicals for lotus seedpod were made. Meanwhile, the future study trend was proposed. Recent evidence indicated that lotus seedpods extracts, obtained by non-organic and organic solvents, possessed several activities, which were influenced by extraction solvents and methods. Lotus seedpods were rich in phytochemicals categorized as different chemical groups, such as proanthocyanidins, oligomeric procyanidins, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, etc. These phytochemicals exhibited various bioactivities, including ameliorating cognitive impairment, antioxidation, antibacterial, anti-glycative, neuroprotection, anti-tyrosinase and other activities. Raw material, extracts and phytochemicals of lotus seedpods could be utilized as sources for biochar and biomass material, in food industry and as dye. This review gives well-understanding on lotus seedpod, and provides theoretical basis for its future research and application.
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- Yi-Fei Wang
- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Scientific Research Center, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China,Key Laboratory of Environment and Health of Ganzhou, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China,Key Laboratory of Environment and Health of Ganzhou, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China,*Correspondence: Xiao-Yin Wang,
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Xiang J, Raka RN, Zhang L, Xiao J, Wu H, Ding Z. Inhibition of Three Diabetes-Related Enzymes by Procyanidins from Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) Seedpods. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 77:390-398. [PMID: 35781857 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-022-00987-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The inhibitory effects of procyanidins from lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) seedpods on the activities of α-amylase, α-glucosidase and protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B), were studied and compared with those of (+)-catechin, (-)-epicatechin, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), procyanidin dimer B2 and trimer C1. The results showed that Lotus procyanidin extract (LPE) significantly inhibited α-amylase, α-glucosidase and PTP1B with IC50 values of 5.5, 1.0, and 0.33 μg/mL, respectively. The inhibition increased with the degree of polymerization and the existence of galloyl or gallocatechin units. Kinetic analysis showed that LPE inhibited α-glucosidase activity in a mixed competitive and noncompetitive mode. Fluorescence quenching revealed that α-glucosidase interacted with LPE or EGCG in an apparent static mode, or the model of "sphere of action". The apparent static (K) and bimolecular (kq) constants were 4375 M-1 and 4.375 × 1011 M-1 s-1, respectively, for LPE and 1195 M-1 and 1.195 × 1011 M-1 s-1, respectively, for EGCG. Molecular docking analysis provided further information on the interactions of (+)-catechin, (-)-epicatechin, EGCG, B2 and C1 with α-glucosidase. It is hypothesized that LPE may bind to multiple sites of the enzyme through hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions, leading to conformational changes in the enzyme and thus inhibiting its activity. These findings first elucidate the inhibitory effect of LPE on diabetes-related enzymes and highlight the usefulness of LPE as a dietary supplement for the prophylaxis of diabetes.
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- Jie Xiang
- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing, 100048, China
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- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing, 100048, China
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- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing, 100048, China
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- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing, 100048, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing, 100048, China
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- School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing, 100048, China
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