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Takemori K, Akaho K, Iwase M, Okano M, Kometani T. Effects of Persimmon Fruit Polyphenols on Postprandial Plasma Glucose Elevation in Rats and Humans. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 2022; 68:331-341. [PMID: 36047105 DOI: 10.3177/jnsv.68.331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
Abstract
Persimmon is a fruit rich in polyphenols (proanthocyanidins or condensed tannins). Using rats and humans, the effects of Kaki-tannin (Nara-type), persimmon polyphenols prepared using a new method, on postprandial plasma glucose levels were investigated in this study. Kaki-tannin (Nara-type) comprised mainly proanthocyanidins, composed of epicatechin : epicatechin gallate : epigallocatechin : epigallocatechin gallate in a ratio of 1 : 1 : 2 : 2 with a molecular weight of approximately 8,000 Da, with epicatechin gallate as a terminal unit. These polyphenols inhibited amylolytic enzymes, such as α-amylase, maltase, sucrase, and α-glucosidase in vitro, and sodium-dependent glucose transporter 1 in Caco-2 cells. These results suggested that the polyphenols suppressed digestion and absorption in the intestinal tract. The ingestion of 250 mg/kg body weight of the polyphenols significantly suppressed increased blood glucose levels after carbohydrate (2 g/kg body weight of glucose or maltose) loading in rats. In a human trial, 1.88 g of Kaki-tannin (Nara-type) significantly delayed increased plasma glucose levels after carbohydrate (150 kcal of maltooligosaccharides) loading. Thus, Kaki-tannin (Nara-type) holds promise to be developed as a food material that potentially improve blood glucose elevation after meals.
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- Kumiko Takemori
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, Kindai University.,Applied Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kindai University
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- Applied Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kindai University
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- Applied Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kindai University
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- Applied Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kindai University
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, Kindai University.,Applied Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kindai University
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Nattagh‐Eshtivani E, Pahlavani N, Ranjbar G, Gholizadeh Navashenaq J, Salehi‐Sahlabadi A, Mahmudiono T, Nader Shalaby M, Jokar M, Nematy M, Barghchi H, Havakhah S, Maddahi M, Rashidmayvan M, Khosravi M. Does propolis have any effect on rheumatoid arthritis? A review study. Food Sci Nutr 2022; 10:1003-1020. [PMID: 35432965 PMCID: PMC9007309 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which inflammation and oxidative stress play a key role in its pathophysiology. Complementary therapies along with medications may be effective in the control of RA. Propolis is a natural substance extracted from beehives, which have confirmed anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. The present study aimed to review the possible effects of propolis on inflammation, oxidative stress, and lipid profile in patients with RA. English articles in online databases such as PubMed‑Medline, AMED, Google Scholar, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched. Pieces of evidence show that supplementation with propolis may have therapeutic effects on RA patients. Due to increased inflammation and oxidative stress in the affected joints of RA patients, propolis could inhibit the inflammatory cascades by inhibiting the nuclear factor kappa B pathway and reducing reactive oxygen species, malondialdehyde, and interleukin-17 by increasing some antioxidants. Therefore, inflammation and pain reduce, helping improve and control RA in patients. Further investigations are required with larger sample sizes and different doses of propolis to demonstrate the definite effects of propolis on various aspects of RA.
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- Elyas Nattagh‐Eshtivani
- Student Research CommitteeMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
- Department of NutritionSchool of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Health Sciences Research CenterTorbat Heydariyeh University of Medical SciencesTorbat HeydariyehIran
- Children Growth and Development Research CenterResearch Institute for Prevention of Non‐Communicable DiseaseQazvin University of Medical SciencesQazvinIran
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- Department of NutritionSchool of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Student Research CommitteeDepartment of Clinical Nutrition and DieteticsSchool of Nutrition and Food TechnologyShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Departmentof NutritionFaculty of Public HealthUniversitas AirlanggaAirlanggaIndonesia
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- Biological Sciences and Sports Health DepartmentFaculty of Physical EducationSuez Canal UniversityIsmailiaEgypt
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research CenterSchool of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research CenterMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Student Research CommitteeMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
- Department of NutritionSchool of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Addiction and Behavioral Sciences Research CenterNorth Khorasan University of Medical SciencesBojnurdIran
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- Student Research CommitteeMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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- Department of NutritionSchool of MedicineMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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Nattagh‐Eshtivani E, Pahlavani N, Ranjbar G, Gholizadeh Navashenaq J, Salehi‐Sahlabadi A, Mahmudiono T, Nader Shalaby M, Jokar M, Nematy M, Barghchi H, Havakhah S, Maddahi M, Rashidmayvan M, Khosravi M. Does propolis have any effect on rheumatoid arthritis? A review study. Food Sci Nutr 2022. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.2684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Elyas Nattagh‐Eshtivani
- Student Research Committee Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
- Department of Nutrition School of Medicine Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Health Sciences Research Center Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences Torbat Heydariyeh Iran
- Children Growth and Development Research Center Research Institute for Prevention of Non‐Communicable Disease Qazvin University of Medical Sciences Qazvin Iran
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- Department of Nutrition School of Medicine Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Student Research Committee Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics School of Nutrition and Food Technology Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Departmentof Nutrition Faculty of Public Health Universitas Airlangga Airlangga Indonesia
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- Biological Sciences and Sports Health Department Faculty of Physical Education Suez Canal University Ismailia Egypt
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center School of Medicine Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Student Research Committee Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
- Department of Nutrition School of Medicine Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Addiction and Behavioral Sciences Research Center North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences Bojnurd Iran
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- Student Research Committee Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Department of Nutrition School of Medicine Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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Hamauzu Y, Ikeda E. In vitro and in vivo evaluation of the bile acid-binding properties of dried persimmon and its non-extractable proanthocyanidin fraction. Food Chem 2022; 373:131617. [PMID: 34802807 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131617] [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: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Dried persimmons contain abundant insoluble tannins comprised of non-extractable proanthocyanidins (NEPAs). To determine the beneficial function of NEPAs, we studied the bile acid-binding ability of NEPAs using in vitro and in vivo experiments. For the in vitro evaluation, 70% (v/v) acetone-insoluble solids (AIS) with different NEPA levels was prepared from persimmon fruits during drying. AIS with higher NEPA levels displayed stronger bile acid-binding activity, and the highest NEPA levels can be obtained from mostly-dried fruits. The in vivo bile acid-excreting effect of dried persimmon powder (DP) and AIS was verified by feeding experiments using C57BL/6J mice. The average bile acid-excretion was in order of low-fat group (1.07 µmol/day) < high-fat (HF) group (3.03 µmol/day) < HF + AIS group (4.44 µmol/day) < HF + DP group (6.74 µmol/day). These results suggest that the bile acid-excreting function of the fruit is related to the presence of NEPAs, which are constitutive ingredients of dried persimmon.
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- Yasunori Hamauzu
- Shinshu University, Department of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, 8304 Minamiminowa, Nagano 399-4598, Japan.
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- Shinshu University, Department of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, 8304 Minamiminowa, Nagano 399-4598, Japan
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Nattagh‐Eshtivani E, Pahlavani N, Ranjbar G, Gholizadeh Navashenaq J, Salehi‐Sahlabadi A, Mahmudiono T, Nader Shalaby M, Jokar M, Nematy M, Barghchi H, Havakhah S, Maddahi M, Rashidmayvan M, Khosravi M. Does propolis have any effect on rheumatoid arthritis? A review study. Food Sci Nutr 2022. [DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.2684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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- Elyas Nattagh‐Eshtivani
- Student Research Committee Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
- Department of Nutrition School of Medicine Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Health Sciences Research Center Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences Torbat Heydariyeh Iran
- Children Growth and Development Research Center Research Institute for Prevention of Non‐Communicable Disease Qazvin University of Medical Sciences Qazvin Iran
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- Department of Nutrition School of Medicine Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Student Research Committee Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics School of Nutrition and Food Technology Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Departmentof Nutrition Faculty of Public Health Universitas Airlangga Airlangga Indonesia
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- Biological Sciences and Sports Health Department Faculty of Physical Education Suez Canal University Ismailia Egypt
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- Rheumatic Diseases Research Center School of Medicine Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Student Research Committee Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
- Department of Nutrition School of Medicine Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Addiction and Behavioral Sciences Research Center North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences Bojnurd Iran
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- Student Research Committee Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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- Department of Nutrition School of Medicine Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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Takemori K, Okano M, Shimeno A, Kometani T. Polyphenol composition analysis in 30 cultivars of persimmon fruits: comparison of polyphenols between cultivars in Japan, China, and Korea. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.3136/fstr.fstr-d-22-00094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Kumiko Takemori
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, Kindai University
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- Applied Biological Chemistry, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kindai University
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- Nara Prefecture Agricultural Research and Development Center
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M. González C, Hernando I, Moraga G. In Vitro and In Vivo Digestion of Persimmon and Derived Products: A Review. Foods 2021; 10:foods10123083. [PMID: 34945634 PMCID: PMC8701093 DOI: 10.3390/foods10123083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
Abstract
The link between nutrition and health has focused on the strategy of diet-based programs to deal with various physiological threats, such as cardiovascular disease, oxidative stress, and diabetes. Therefore, the consumption of fruits and vegetables as a safeguard for human health is increasingly important. Among fruits, the intake of persimmon is of great interest because several studies have associated its consumption with health benefits due to its high content of bioactive compounds, fiber, minerals, and vitamins. However, during digestion, some changes take place in persimmon nutritional compounds that condition their subsequent use by the human body. In vitro studies indicate different rates of recovery and bioaccessibility depending on the bioactive compound and the matrix in which they are found. In vivo studies show that the pharmacological application of persimmon or its functional components, such as proanthocyanidins, can help to prevent hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia. Thus, persimmon and persimmon derived products have the potential to be a fruit recommended for diet therapy. This review aims to compile an updated review of the benefits of persimmon and its derived products, focusing on the in vitro and in vivo digestibility of the main nutrients and bioactive compounds.
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Direito R, Rocha J, Sepodes B, Eduardo-Figueira M. From Diospyros kaki L. (Persimmon) Phytochemical Profile and Health Impact to New Product Perspectives and Waste Valorization. Nutrients 2021; 13:3283. [PMID: 34579162 PMCID: PMC8465508 DOI: 10.3390/nu13093283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.) fruit's phytochemical profile includes carotenoids, proanthocyanidins, and gallic acid among other phenolic compounds and vitamins. A huge antioxidant potential is present given this richness in antioxidant compounds. These bioactive compounds impact on health benefits. The intersection of nutrition and sustainability, the key idea behind the EAT-Lancet Commission, which could improve human health and decrease the global impact of food-related health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, bring the discussion regarding persimmon beyond the health effects from its consumption, but also on the valorization of a very perishable food that spoils quickly. A broad option of edible products with better storage stability or solutions that apply persimmon and its byproducts in the reinvention of old products or even creating new products, or with new and better packaging for the preservation of food products with postharvest technologies to preserve and extend the shelf-life of persimmon food products. Facing a global food crisis and the climate emergency, new and better day-to-day solutions are needed right now. Therefore, the use of persimmon waste has also been discussed as a good solution to produce biofuel, eco-friendly alternative reductants for fabric dyes, green plant growth regulator, biodegradable and edible films for vegetable packaging, antimicrobial activity against foodborne methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus found in retail pork, anti-Helicobacter pylori agents from pedicel extracts, and persimmon pectin-based emulsifiers to prevent lipid peroxidation, among other solutions presented in the revised literature. It has become clear that the uses for persimmon go far beyond the kitchen table and the health impact consumption demonstrated over the years. The desired sustainable transition is already in progress, however, mechanistic studies and clinical trials are essential and scaling-up is fundamental to the future.
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- Rosa Direito
- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-004 Lisbon, Portugal; (J.R.); (B.S.); (M.E.-F.)
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-004 Lisbon, Portugal; (J.R.); (B.S.); (M.E.-F.)
- Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Health Technologies, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-004 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-004 Lisbon, Portugal; (J.R.); (B.S.); (M.E.-F.)
- Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Health Technologies, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-004 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-004 Lisbon, Portugal; (J.R.); (B.S.); (M.E.-F.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Medicines, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-004 Lisbon, Portugal
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Lucas-González R, Pérez-Álvarez JÁ, Viuda-Martos M, Fernández-López J. Pork Liver Pâté Enriched with Persimmon Coproducts: Effect of In Vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion on Its Fatty Acid and Polyphenol Profile Stability. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13041332. [PMID: 33920571 PMCID: PMC8073653 DOI: 10.3390/nu13041332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Agrofood coproducts are used to enrich meat products to reduce harmful compounds and contribute to fiber and polyphenol enrichment. Pork liver pâtés with added persimmon coproducts (3 and 6%; PR-3 and PR-6, respectively) were developed. Therefore, the aim was to study the effect of their in vitro gastrointestinal digestion on: the free and bound polyphenol profile (HPLC) and their colon-available index; the lipid oxidation (TBARs); and the stability of the fatty acid profile (GC). Furthermore, the effect of lipolysis was investigated using two pancreatins with different lipase activity. Forty-two polyphenols were detected in persimmon flour, which were revealed as a good source of bound polyphenols in pâtés, especially gallic acid (164.3 µg/g d.w. in PR-3 and 631.8 µg/g d.w. in PR-6). After gastrointestinal digestion, the colon-available index in enriched pâté ranged from 88.73 to 195.78%. The different lipase activity in the intestinal phase caused significant differences in bound polyphenols' stability, contributing to increased lipid oxidation. The fatty acids profile in pâté samples was stable, and surprisingly their PUFA content was raised. In conclusion, rich fatty foods, such as pâté, are excellent vehicles to preserve bound polyphenols, which can reach the colon intact and be metabolized by the intestinal microbiome.
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Persimmon-derived tannin ameliorates the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis in a murine model through inhibition of the inflammatory response and alteration of microbiota. Sci Rep 2021; 11:7286. [PMID: 33790314 PMCID: PMC8012611 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-86608-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) induced by dysregulation of the immune response in the intestinal mucosa. Although the underlying mechanisms of UC development are not fully understood, disruption of gut microbiota, “dysbiosis”, is thought to lead to the development of IBD. Persimmon (Ebenaceae Diospyros kaki Thunb.)-derived tannin, which is a condensed polymeric tannin consisting of catechin groups, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. In this study, we assessed the effect of persimmon-derived tannin on a murine model of UC established by dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in female mice. Dietary supplementation of tannin significantly decreased disease activity and colon inflammation. A hydrolysate of tannin directly suppressed expression of inflammatory genes in macrophages in vitro. In faecal microbiota, the relative abundance of Bacteroides was increased significantly by tannin supplementation. Alpha-diversity indices in colitis-induced mice were significantly higher in the tannin diet group compared with the control diet group. Additionally, expansion of Enterobacteriaceae and Enterococcus, which is associated with disease progression of IBD, was remarkably suppressed in the tannin diet group. These results suggest that persimmon-derived tannin ameliorates colon inflammation in UC through alteration of the microbiota composition and immune response, which may be a promising candidate for IBD therapy.
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The Impact of Vacuum and Convective Drying Parameters on Kinetics, Total Phenolic Content, Carotenoid Content and Antioxidant Capacity of Kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta). APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/app10196914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the impact of convective and vacuum drying performed at different temperatures on the content of bioactive components of kiwiberry. Dried fruits obtained from Geneva and Weiki cultivars were analyzed for total carotenoid content, total phenolic content (TPC), and antioxidant activity using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2′-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) assays. The secondary goal was to establish drying kinetics and to find the best-fitting model for the drying process. The results showed that the highest total carotenoid content was found in Geneva fruits dried by vacuum method and was equal to 39.55–90.27 µg/g dry matter (d.m.). Considering free radical scavenging activity, the best results were also achieved for vacuum dried Geneva cultivar. These samples exhibited EC50 equal to 0.16–0.51 mg d.m./mL and 0.05–0.24 mg d.m./mL as evaluated using DPPH and ABTS assays, respectively. Vacuum drying method usually better preserved the phenolic content of kiwiberry—samples dried at 50 °C did not differ significantly from fresh material. Generally, the shortest drying time was observed for the samples dried at 70 °C regardless of the drying method. Changing the temperature during drying from 80 to 50 and 60 °C did not cause expected benefits regarding chemical property preservation. In most cases, the Midilli et al. model represented the best fit to describe obtained drying kinetics.
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Phytochemical analysis of two main varieties of persimmon and kiwifruit and their antioxidative and quenching capacities. Eur Food Res Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00217-020-03486-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Lu Y, Liu Y, Lv J, Ma Y, Guan X. Changes in the physicochemical components, polyphenol profile, and flavor of persimmon wine during spontaneous and inoculated fermentation. Food Sci Nutr 2020; 8:2728-2738. [PMID: 32566190 PMCID: PMC7300058 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.1560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Revised: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Changes in the oenological parameters, total phenols, total flavonoids, and individual phenols of persimmon during spontaneous and inoculated fermentation were investigated. The volatile compounds and sensory character of the persimmon wine were compared and evaluated simultaneously. Results show that at the end of fermentation, spontaneous persimmon wine (SPW) has higher contents of total flavonoids, total phenols yet lower concentrations of alcohol and volatile compounds than inoculated persimmon wine (IPW). Catechin, salicylic acid, quercetin, and vanillic acid were the main phenolic compounds in both types of persimmon wine. There are six volatile components in the IPW with an OAV greater than 1, which are isoamyl acetate, ethyl hexanoate, methyl octanoate, ethyl octanoate, phenethyl acetate, and 2, 4-di-tert-butylphenol, and these compounds contribute to the IPW with brandy and fruity sensory properties, while only three volatile components in SPW have OAV greater than 1, which are isoamyl acetate, ethyl hexanoate, and ethyl octanoate. Spontaneous fermentation increased the proportion of esters and alcohols in the overall volatile compounds. During sensory evaluation, IPW was characterized by "brandy," "bitterness," and low "sweetness," and SPW has a high score of "sweetness," "balance," desirable "color," and "body."
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- Yao Lu
- College of Food Science and TechnologyHebei Agricultural UniversityBaodingHebeiChina
- Guangxi talent highland of preservation and deep processing research in fruit and vegetablesHezhou UniversityHezhouGuangxiChina
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- College of Food Science and TechnologyHebei Agricultural UniversityBaodingHebeiChina
- Guangxi talent highland of preservation and deep processing research in fruit and vegetablesHezhou UniversityHezhouGuangxiChina
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- College of Food Science and TechnologyHebei Agricultural UniversityBaodingHebeiChina
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- College of Food Science and TechnologyHebei Agricultural UniversityBaodingHebeiChina
- Guangxi talent highland of preservation and deep processing research in fruit and vegetablesHezhou UniversityHezhouGuangxiChina
- Henan Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbial Resources and Fermentation TechnologyNanyang Institute of TechnologyNanyangChina
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- College of Food Science and TechnologyHebei Agricultural UniversityBaodingHebeiChina
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Maulidiani M, Abdul-Hamid NA, Abas F, Park YS, Park YK, Kim YM, Gorinstein S. Detection of bioactive compounds in persimmon (Diospyros kaki) using UPLC-ESI-Orbitrap-MS/MS and fluorescence analyses. Microchem J 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2019.103978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Direito R, Rocha J, Serra AT, Fernandes A, Freitas M, Fernandes E, Pinto R, Bronze R, Sepodes B, Figueira ME. Anti-inflammatory Effects of Persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.) in Experimental Rodent Rheumatoid Arthritis. J Diet Suppl 2019; 17:663-683. [DOI: 10.1080/19390211.2019.1645256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Rosa Direito
- Faculty of Pharmacy (FFULisboa) and Research Institute for Medicines and Pharmaceutical Sciences (iMed.ULisboa), University of Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmacy (FFULisboa) and Research Institute for Medicines and Pharmaceutical Sciences (iMed.ULisboa), University of Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
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- ITQB/IBET, Avenida da República, Quinta-do-Marquês, Estação Agronómica Nacional, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmacy (FFULisboa) and Research Institute for Medicines and Pharmaceutical Sciences (iMed.ULisboa), University of Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE, Applied Chemistry Laboratory, Chemical Sciences Department, Faculty of Pharmacy of University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE, Applied Chemistry Laboratory, Chemical Sciences Department, Faculty of Pharmacy of University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmacy (FFULisboa) and Research Institute for Medicines and Pharmaceutical Sciences (iMed.ULisboa), University of Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
- Joaquim Chaves Saúde, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmacy (FFULisboa) and Research Institute for Medicines and Pharmaceutical Sciences (iMed.ULisboa), University of Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
- ITQB/IBET, Avenida da República, Quinta-do-Marquês, Estação Agronómica Nacional, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmacy (FFULisboa) and Research Institute for Medicines and Pharmaceutical Sciences (iMed.ULisboa), University of Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmacy (FFULisboa) and Research Institute for Medicines and Pharmaceutical Sciences (iMed.ULisboa), University of Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
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Guzmán-Oyarzo D, Plaza T, Recio-Sánchez G, Abdalla DSP, Salazar LA, Hernández-Montelongo J. Use of nPSi-βCD Composite Microparticles for the Controlled Release of Caffeic Acid and Pinocembrin, Two Main Polyphenolic Compounds Found in a Chilean Propolis. Pharmaceutics 2019; 11:E289. [PMID: 31248192 PMCID: PMC6630447 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11060289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2019] [Revised: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Propolis is widely recognized for its various therapeutic properties. These are attributed to its rich composition in polyphenols, which exhibit multiple biological properties (e.g., antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic). Despite its multiple benefits, oral administration of polyphenols results in low bioavailability at the action site. An alternative to face this problem is the use of biomaterials at nano-micro scale due to its high versatility as carriers and delivery systems of various drugs and biomolecules. The aim of this work is to determine if nPSi-βCD microparticles are a suitable material for the load and controlled release of caffeic acid (CA) and pinocembrin (Pin), two of the main components of a Chilean propolis with anti-atherogenic and anti-angiogenic activity. Polyphenols and nPSi-βCD microparticles cytocompatibility studies were carried out with human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Results from physicochemical characterization demonstrated nPSi-βCD microparticles successfully retained and controlled release CA and Pin. Furthermore, nPSi-βCD microparticles presented cytocompatibility with HUVECs culture at concentrations of 0.25 mg/mL. These results suggest that nPSi-βCD microparticles could safely be used as an alternate oral delivery system to improve controlled release and bioavailability of CA or Pin-and eventually other polyphenols-thus enhancing its therapeutic effect for the treatment of different diseases.
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- Dina Guzmán-Oyarzo
- Center of Molecular Biology and Pharmacogenetics, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Avenida Francisco Salazar 01145, Temuco 4811230, Chile.
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- Bioproducts and Advanced Materials Research Center (BioMA), Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Avenida Rudecindo Ortega 02950, Temuco 4813302, Chile.
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- Bioproducts and Advanced Materials Research Center (BioMA), Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Avenida Rudecindo Ortega 02950, Temuco 4813302, Chile.
- Department of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Temuco 4813302, Chile.
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes 580, CEP 05508-000 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Center of Molecular Biology and Pharmacogenetics, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Avenida Francisco Salazar 01145, Temuco 4811230, Chile.
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- Bioproducts and Advanced Materials Research Center (BioMA), Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Avenida Rudecindo Ortega 02950, Temuco 4813302, Chile.
- Department of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Temuco 4813302, Chile.
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Potential mechanisms underlying the protective effects of salvianic acid A against atherosclerosis in vivo and vitro. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 109:945-956. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.10.147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2018] [Revised: 10/16/2018] [Accepted: 10/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Zhu W, Jia Y, Peng J, Li CM. Inhibitory Effect of Persimmon Tannin on Pancreatic Lipase and the Underlying Mechanism in Vitro. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2018; 66:6013-6021. [PMID: 29806464 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b00850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Pancreatic lipase (PL) is a critical enzyme associated with hyperlipidemia and obesity. A previous study of ours suggested that persimmon tannin (PT) was the main component accounting for the antihyperlipidemic effects of persimmon fruits, but the underlying mechanisms were unclear. In this present study, the inhibitory effect of PT on PL was studied and the possible mechanisms were evaluated by fluorescence spectroscopy, circular dichroism (CD) spectra, isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC), and molecular docking. PT had a high affinity to PL and inhibited the activity of PL with the half maximal inhibitory concertation (IC50) value of 0.44 mg/mL in a noncompetitive way. Furthermore, molecular docking revealed that the hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking was mainly responsible for the interaction. The strong inhibition of PT on PL in the gastrointestinal tract might be one mechanism for its lipid-lowering effect.
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- Wei Zhu
- College of Food Science and Technology , Huazhong Agricultural University , Wuhan 430070 , China
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- College of Food Science and Technology , Huazhong Agricultural University , Wuhan 430070 , China
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- College of Food Science and Technology , Huazhong Agricultural University , Wuhan 430070 , China
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- College of Food Science and Technology , Huazhong Agricultural University , Wuhan 430070 , China
- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Food Science , Huazhong Agricultural University, Ministry of Education , Wuhan 430070 , China
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Relationship between composition and bioactivity of persimmon and kiwifruit. Food Res Int 2018; 105:461-472. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2017.11.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Revised: 11/07/2017] [Accepted: 11/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Maulidiani M, Mediani A, Abas F, Park YS, Park YK, Kim YM, Gorinstein S. 1H NMR and antioxidant profiles of polar and non-polar extracts of persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.) - Metabolomics study based on cultivars and origins. Talanta 2018; 184:277-286. [PMID: 29674043 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2018.02.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2018] [Revised: 02/20/2018] [Accepted: 02/20/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.) is one of the most important fruits that has been consumed for its medicinal properties due to the presence of some active metabolites, particularly polyphenols and carotenoids. Previously described methods, including HPLC, were limited in the determination of metabolites in different persimmon varieties. The present study shows the evaluation and the differences among persimmon polar and non-polar extracts by 1H NMR-based metabolomics approach. The hierarchical clustering analysis (HCA) based on score values of principal component analysis (PCA) model was used to analyze the important compounds in investigated fruits. The 1H NMR spectrum of persimmon chloroform (CDCl3) extracts showed different types of compounds as compared to polar methanol-water (CD3OD-D2O) ones. Persimmons growing in Israel were clustered different from those growing in Korea with the abundance of phenolic compounds (gallic, caffeic and protocathecuic acids), carotenoids (β-cryptoxanthin, lutein, and zeaxanthin), amino acids (alanine), maltose, uridine, and fatty acids (myristic and palmitoleic acids). Glucose, choline and formic acid were more prominent in persimmon growing in Korea. In CD3OD-D2O and CDCl3 persimmon extracts, 43 metabolites were identified. The metabolic differences were shown as well on the results of bioactivities and antioxidant capacities determined by ABTS, FRAP, CUPRAC and DPPH assays. The presented methods can be widely used for quantitation of multiple compounds in many plant and biological samples especially in vegetables and fruits.
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- M Maulidiani
- Laboratory of Natural Products, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Natural Products, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Horticultural Science, Mokpo National University, Muan, Jeonnam, South Korea
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- Department of Food Engineering, Mokpo National University, Muan, Jeonnam, South Korea
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- Department of Food Nutrition, Gwangju Health University, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Institute for Drug Research, School of Pharmacy, Hadassah Medical School, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem 9112001, Israel.
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Lucas-González R, Fernández-López J, Pérez-Álvarez JÁ, Viuda-Martos M. Effect of particle size on phytochemical composition and antioxidant properties of two persimmon flours from Diospyros kaki Thunb. vars. 'Rojo Brillante' and 'Triumph' co-products. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2018; 98:504-510. [PMID: 28612355 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.8487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2017] [Revised: 05/16/2017] [Accepted: 06/09/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND This contribution studies the influence of the particle size of persimmon flours (from two cultivars, 'Rojo Brillante' and 'Triumph') on their primary (sugars and organic acids) and secondary (polyphenols, flavonoids and carotenoids) metabolite content, and also on their antioxidant activity, to assess whether these flours could find applications in the food industry as a potential functional ingredient. RESULTS The main sugars were fructose and glucose and the principal organic acid was malic acid. The highest content of total phenols, flavonoids and carotenoids was found in flour fractions from cv. 'Rojo Brillante'. The phenol profile determined by HPLC identified six phenolic compounds in both persimmon flours, the most abundant being gallic acid. The greatest ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging capacity and ferric reducing power were found in flour fractions from cv. 'Rojo Brillante'. Although the influence of particle size on all these properties was not always evident, in general, the higher bioactive compound content and antioxidant capacity were in the finest particles. CONCLUSION Co-products from cvs. 'Rojo Brillante' and 'Triumph' persimmon juice extraction can be processed to obtain flours rich in sugars, organic acids and bioactive compounds, suggesting their possible use as a functional ingredient (with antioxidant properties) in different food products. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Raquel Lucas-González
- IPOA Research Group (UMH-1 and REVIV-Generalitat Valenciana), AgroFood Technology Department, Miguel Hernández University, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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- IPOA Research Group (UMH-1 and REVIV-Generalitat Valenciana), AgroFood Technology Department, Miguel Hernández University, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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- IPOA Research Group (UMH-1 and REVIV-Generalitat Valenciana), AgroFood Technology Department, Miguel Hernández University, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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- IPOA Research Group (UMH-1 and REVIV-Generalitat Valenciana), AgroFood Technology Department, Miguel Hernández University, Orihuela, Alicante, Spain
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Ge Z, Zhang M, Deng X, Zhu W, Li K, Li C. Persimmon tannin promoted macrophage reverse cholesterol transport through inhibiting ERK1/2 and activating PPARγ both in vitro and in vivo. J Funct Foods 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2017.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Matsumura Y, Kitabatake M, Ouji-Sageshima N, Yasui S, Mochida N, Nakano R, Kasahara K, Tomoda K, Yano H, Kayano SI, Ito T. Persimmon-derived tannin has bacteriostatic and anti-inflammatory activity in a murine model of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0183489. [PMID: 28827842 PMCID: PMC5565117 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2017] [Accepted: 08/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), including Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC), cause opportunistic chronic pulmonary infections. Notably, MAC susceptibility is regulated by various factors, including the host immune system. Persimmon (Ebenaceae Diospyros kaki Thunb.) tannin is a condensed tannin composed of a polymer of catechin groups. It is well known that condensed tannins have high antioxidant activity and bacteriostatic properties. However, it is hypothesized that condensed tannins might need to be digested and/or fermented into smaller molecules in vivo prior to being absorbed into the body to perform beneficial functions. In this study, we evaluated the effects of soluble persimmon-derived tannins on opportunistic MAC disease. Soluble tannins were hydrolyzed and evaluated by the oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) method. The ORAC value of soluble tannin hydrolysate was approximately five times greater than that of soluble tannin powder. In addition, soluble tannin hydrolysate exhibited high bacteriostatic activity against MAC in vitro. Furthermore, in an in vivo study, MAC infected mice fed a soluble tannin-containing diet showed significantly higher anti-bacterial activity against MAC and less pulmonary granuloma formation compared with those fed a control diet. Tumor necrosis factor α and inducible nitric oxide synthase levels were significantly lower in lungs of the soluble tannin diet group compared with the control diet group. Moreover, proinflammatory cytokines induced by MAC stimulation of bone marrow-derived macrophages were significantly decreased by addition of soluble tannin hydrolysate. These data suggest that soluble tannin from persimmons might attenuate the pathogenesis of pulmonary NTM infection.
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- Yoko Matsumura
- Department of Immunology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
- Department of Health and Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, Kio University, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Immunology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Health and Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, Kio University, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Center for Infectious Diseases, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Health and Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, Kio University, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Immunology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan
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Samadi N, Mozaffari-Khosravi H, Rahmanian M, Askarishahi M. Effects of bee propolis supplementation on glycemic control, lipid profile and insulin resistance indices in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE-JIM 2017; 15:124-134. [PMID: 28285617 DOI: 10.1016/s2095-4964(17)60315-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Propolis, a natural resinous substance made by bees from material extracted from plants, flowers and bee's wax, has shown great therapeutic effects and been widely used in food and drug industries. Recently, some researchers have studied the effect of this substance in the treatment of diabetes. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this trial was to determine the effect of bee propolis on glycemic control, serum lipid profile and insulin resistance indices in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS AND INTERVENTIONS This randomized clinical trial involved 66 patients with T2D, which were randomly divided into two groups of intervention (IG) and placebo (PG). IG received 300 mg three times a day for a total of 900 mg/d of propolis pills, while PG received similar pills, lacking propolis, on the same schedule for 12 weeks. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Fasting blood glucose (FBG), hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), triglyceride (TG), serum insulin and insulin resistance indices were the main outcome measures. RESULTS The mean change in FBG between the IG ((17.76 ± 27.72) mg/dL decrease) and the PG ((6.48 ± 42.77) mg/dL increase) was significantly different (P = 0.01). Change in mean HbA1c had a similar pattern to FBG. The mean change in TC between the IG ((5.16 ± 43.80) mg/dL increase) and the PG ((28.9 ± 27.4) mg/dL increase) was also significantly different (P = 0.01), showing the protective role of propolis against the increase in TC. The change in mean LDL was similar to mean TC. There was no significant difference in other lipids or insulin resistance indices between the two groups. CONCLUSION Based on this study, the daily intake of 900 mg of bee propolis supplement for 12 weeks results in improvement of glycemic and some serum lipid levels in patients with T2D. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study is registered on the website of Iranian Ministry of Health (www.irct.ir) with proprietary code of IRCT2014080218659N1.
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- Nazli Samadi
- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.,Yazd Diabetic Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Yazd Diabetic Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.,Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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Evolution of the antioxidant capacity and phenolic contents of persimmon during fermentation. Food Sci Biotechnol 2017; 26:563-571. [PMID: 30263580 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-017-0099-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2016] [Revised: 01/22/2017] [Accepted: 02/07/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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The changes in antioxidant capacity and phenolics of persimmon during alcoholic fermentation, acetification, and short aging were investigated. An increase in the antioxidant activity was observed when persimmon was transformed from puree to vinegar. The total content of phenolics remained stable, in contrast to the concentration of condensed tannin, which significantly (p < 0.05) increased during alcoholic and acetic fermentations, although followed by a decrease after aging. The phenolic compounds were characterized and quantitated. Gallic acid was the main phenolic compound, and its content increased by 14.4% during alcoholic fermentation and reduced by 53.5% during acetic fermentation. Additionally, the flavan-3-ol compounds increased during alcoholic fermentation and acetification. Vanillyl alcohol, (-)-epigallocatechin, and p-coumaric acid were not observed in persimmon puree but detected in persimmon wine and vinegar. These results indicate that alcoholic and acetic fermentation can improve the antioxidant capacity of persimmon fruit.
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Icariin Attenuates High-cholesterol Diet Induced Atherosclerosis in Rats by Inhibition of Inflammatory Response and p38 MAPK Signaling Pathway. Inflammation 2016; 39:228-236. [PMID: 26307750 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-015-0242-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Icariin is a flavonoid isolated from the traditional Chinese herbal medicine Epimedium brevicornum Maxim and has been reported to be effective for the treatment of a variety of cardiovascular diseases. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect and mechanism of icariin on atherosclerosis (AS) using a high-cholesterol diet (HCD)-induced rat model. Seventy male Wistar rats were divided into five groups: 20 in the control group, 20 in the AS group, 10 in the simvastatin group, 10 in the low-dose icariin group, and 10 in the high-dose icariin group. A HCD and vitamin D3 were administered to establish AS rat model. The five groups of rats received daily intragastric administration of normal saline, simvastatin, or icariin (30 mg/kg/d, 60 mg/kg/d) for 4 weeks. The levels of blood lipids, superoxide dismutase (SOD), and malonaldehyde (MDA) were measured. The mRNA levels of interleukin (IL)-6 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α were analyzed by real-time RT-PCR, and the serum levels of IL-6 and TNF-α were measured using ELISA kit. In addition, the expression of phosphorylated p38 (p-p38) MAPK was detected by Western blot analysis. The results indicated that AS rat models were successfully constructed. In the AS group, the levels of blood lipids including total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), and MDA were significantly increased, while high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) and SOD were significantly decreased, compared with those in the control group. However, icariin succeeded in improving these biochemical parameters towards the normal values in the control group. In the simvastatin group and the icariin groups, the serum levels of IL-6 and TNF-α and the related tissue mRNA levels, as well as the expression of p-p38 MAPK, were markedly reduced compared with the AS group. In conclusion, the present study indicated that icariin inhibited the HCD-induced dyslipidemia in rats, the mechanisms may be associated with the anti-inflammation, anti-oxidative stress, and downregulation of p-p38 MAPK by icariin.
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Leontowicz M, Leontowicz H, Jesion I, Bielecki W, Najman K, Latocha P, Park YS, Gorinstein S. Actinidia arguta supplementation protects aorta and liver in rats with induced hypercholesterolemia. Nutr Res 2016; 36:1231-1242. [PMID: 27865618 DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2016.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2016] [Accepted: 09/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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There are no published results focusing on the study of hardy kiwifruit as a supplementation to the atherogenic diet. We hypothesized that hardy kiwifruit (Actinidia arguta (A. arguta)) from Poland possess better pro-healthy action than two Asian varieties (Hayward and Bidan). We tested this hypothesis by measuring the metabolic reactions of rats loaded with 1% cholesterol and supplemented with 5% of hardy kiwifruit (A. arguta), Hayward, or Bidan in their diets. The experiment was performed on 71 male Wistar rats. Cholesterol showed a significant impact on the rise of liver somatic index, while lipid profile improved by decreasing the levels of TC, LDL-C, TC/HDL-C, AI, TG, and increasing HDL-C in the serum of rats (P<.05). Total plasma antioxidant capacity determined by ABTS, FRAP, and DPPH assays was increased. ALP in rat serum was higher in groups receiving cholesterol diets and kiwifruit. A decrease in fibrinogen as well as prolonged prothrombin time and a reduction of the MPO in serum were estimated. The smallest percentage of lesions in the aortic arch was in the ChGeneva, ChWeiki, and ChAnna. Similarly, the smallest fatty liver disease was recorded in the ChGeneva and ChAnna groups. The distribution of lipids in the liver from these groups had a character of "mosaic," in hardy/mini kiwifruit (Jumbo), Hayward, and Bidan was distributed uniformly. The longest villi were in ChWeiki, and significantly lower in ChHayward and ChBidan. The present results support our hypothesis that A. arguta showed better pro-health impacts in rats loaded with cholesterol than Hayward and Bidan kiwifruit, and, for the first time, the positive nutritional effects of supplemented A. arguta for hypercholesterolemia are noted.
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- Maria Leontowicz
- Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Biology of Animal Environment, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pathology and Veterinary Diagnostics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Functional Food and Commodities, Faculty of Human Nutrition and Consumption, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Protection, Faculty of Horticulture, Biotechnology, and Landscape Architecture (SGGW), Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Horticultural Science, Mokpo National University, Muan, Jeonnam, South Korea
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- The Institute for Drug Research, School of Pharmacy, The Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem 91120, Israel.
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Matsumura Y, Ito T, Yano H, Kita E, Mikasa K, Okada M, Furutani A, Murono Y, Shibata M, Nishii Y, Kayano SI. Antioxidant potential in non-extractable fractions of dried persimmon (Diospyros kaki Thunb.). Food Chem 2016; 202:99-103. [PMID: 26920271 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.01.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2015] [Revised: 12/21/2015] [Accepted: 01/27/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Dried fruits of persimmon (Diospyros kaki Thunb.) are a traditional food in Japan and contain large quantities of tannins. In this study, we investigated the in vitro and in vivo antioxidant potentials of non-extractable fractions from dried persimmons. Hydrolysed non-extractable fractions showed the highest antioxidant activities in vitro. In subsequent experiments, the plasma oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) values in rats supplemented with a 5% non-extractable fraction were approximately 1.5times higher than those in control rats after 1week in vivo. Furthermore, using an in vitro model of the gastrointestinal tract, the ORAC values of the non-extractable fraction were significantly increased with colonic fermentation in the large bowel stage. These data indicate that non-extractable fractions may possess significant antioxidant potential in vitro and in vivo.
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- Yoko Matsumura
- Department of Health and Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, Kio University, 4-2-2 Umaminaka, Koryo-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara 635-0832, Japan; Department of Immunology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara-City, Nara 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Immunology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara-City, Nara 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara-City, Nara 634-8521, Japan
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- Nara City Hospital, 1-50-1 Higashikidera, Nara-City, Nara 630-8305, Japan
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- Center for Infectious Diseases, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara-City, Nara 634-8521, Japan
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- Department of Health and Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, Kio University, 4-2-2 Umaminaka, Koryo-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara 635-0832, Japan
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- Department of Health and Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, Kio University, 4-2-2 Umaminaka, Koryo-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara 635-0832, Japan
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- Department of Health and Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, Kio University, 4-2-2 Umaminaka, Koryo-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara 635-0832, Japan
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- Department of Health and Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, Kio University, 4-2-2 Umaminaka, Koryo-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara 635-0832, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Kio University, 4-2-2 Umaminaka, Koryo-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara 635-0832, Japan
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- Department of Health and Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, Kio University, 4-2-2 Umaminaka, Koryo-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara 635-0832, Japan.
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Bioactivity and nutritional properties of hardy kiwi fruit Actinidia arguta in comparison with Actinidia deliciosa 'Hayward' and Actinidia eriantha 'Bidan'. Food Chem 2015; 196:281-91. [PMID: 26593493 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.08.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2015] [Revised: 08/06/2015] [Accepted: 08/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The aim of this research is to identify and compare the bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacities and binding potentials to human protein in different varieties of hardy kiwi (Actinidia (A.) arguta), 'Hayward' (Actinidia deliciosa) and less - known 'Bidan' (Actinidia eriantha). Polyphenols, flavonoids, flavanols, tannins, vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin and dietary fibers were significantly higher in cultivar 'M1' among the A. arguta than in 'Hayward'. The binding properties of studied kiwi fruits were determined by interaction of polyphenols with human serum albumin (HSA). An internal standard FTIR technique allowed the quantitative comparison of specific IR absorption bands (Amides I, II, III) of different kiwi fruit samples after interaction with HSA. It was shown that the antioxidant and binding capacities and FTIR quantitative estimations of A. arguta fruits were significantly higher than in 'Hayward', but lower than the 'Bidan'. In MS spectra were found some slight differences in A. arguta kiwis in comparison with 'Hayward' and 'Bidan'. Two A. arguta cultivars were similar to 'Bidan'. The interaction of polyphenols with HSA, evaluated by fluorometry/FTIR, made it possible to compare the bioactivity of different cultivars and families. In conclusion, for the first time fruits A. arguta, cultivated in Poland, were compared with widely consumed kiwi fruits, using advanced analytical methods. The high bioactivity and nutritional value of A. arguta fruits from Polish ecological plantation enables us to recommend them for marketing and consumption.
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Novillo P, Besada C, Tian L, Bermejo A, Salvador A. Nutritional Composition of Ten Persimmon Cultivars in the “Ready-to-Eat Crisp” Stage. Effect of Deastringency Treatment. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.4236/fns.2015.614135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Leontowicz M, Jesion I, Leontowicz H, Park YS, Namiesnik J, Jastrzebski Z, Katrich E, Tashma Z, Gorinstein S. Bioactivity and bioavailability of minerals in rats loaded with cholesterol and kiwi fruit. Microchem J 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2013.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Son JE, Hwang MK, Lee E, Seo SG, Kim JE, Jung SK, Kim JR, Ahn GH, Lee KW, Lee HJ. Persimmon peel extract attenuates PDGF-BB-induced human aortic smooth muscle cell migration and invasion through inhibition of c-Src activity. Food Chem 2013; 141:3309-16. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.06.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2013] [Revised: 05/01/2013] [Accepted: 06/11/2013] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Woodcock ME, Hollands WJ, Konic-Ristic A, Glibetic M, Boyko N, Koçaoglu B, Kroon PA. Bioactive-rich extracts of persimmon, but not nettle, Sideritis, dill or kale, increase eNOS activation and NO bioavailability and decrease endothelin-1 secretion by human vascular endothelial cells. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2013; 93:3574-3580. [PMID: 23744813 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.6251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2013] [Revised: 04/22/2013] [Accepted: 06/06/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is increasing evidence that consumption of plant bioactives such as polyphenols and glucosinolates reduces cardiovascular disease risk and improves endothelial function. In the Black Sea area, a number of plants are consumed alone and as ingredients in traditional foods, and dill, nettle, kale, Sideritis and persimmon were identified as bioactive-rich traditional food plants. The present study investigated the effects of plant extracts on cellular markers of endothelial function (eNOS activation and expression and ET-1 secretion). RESULTS Treatment of human umbilical vein endothelial cells with persimmon extract significantly increased Akt and eNOS phosphorylation and nitric oxide metabolites and significantly decreased secretion of ET-1 to the media after 24 h compared with a vehicle control (all P < 0.01). None of the other plant extracts significantly altered any markers of endothelial function. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that persimmon fruit contains bioactives that can improve endothelial function via activation of eNOS and reduction in ET-1 secretion, but that dill, kale, Sideritis and nettle do not.
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- Mark E Woodcock
- Institute of Food Research, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UA, UK
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Leontowicz M, Jesion I, Leontowicz H, Park YS, Namiesnik J, Rombolà AD, Weisz M, Gorinstein S. Health-promoting effects of ethylene-treated kiwifruit 'Hayward' from conventional and organic crops in rats fed an atherogenic diet. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2013; 61:3661-3668. [PMID: 23566063 DOI: 10.1021/jf400165k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Kiwifruit is a subtropical fruit that is very popular among consumers. Kiwifruit 'Hayward' ( Actinidia deliciosa C.F. Liang et A.R. Ferguson) is an important source of bioactive compounds and possesses high antioxidant capacity, but its value can be changed during ripening. The aim of this study was to compare the levels of total polyphenols (TP), ascorbic acid (AA), and total antioxidant capacities (TACs) of ethylene-treated and nontreated kiwifruits 'Hayward' from conventional and organic farming. The influence of these fruits on lipid profile, TAC, and liver enzymes in plasma of rats fed diets with cholesterol was studied. Ethylene treatment shortened the ripening of kiwifruits. Ethylene-treated kiwifruits from organic farming (OHE) have the highest contents of TP and TAC. The experiment in vivo was performed during 33 days on male Wistar rats (111 ± 5 g), divided into six groups: one without cholesterol, control (C), and five groups with 1% of cholesterol (Chol). Four groups with cholesterol were supplemented with 5% of lyophilized kiwifruits: ethylene treated, organic (Chol/OHE) or conventional (Chol/CHE); and untreated, organic (Chol/OHC) or conventional (Chol/CHC). Cholesterol diets supplemented with kiwifruit influenced the palatability and feed intake, body gain, and FER. Diets containing kiwifruits significantly influenced the decrease of TG (61%), TC (29%), LDL-C (38%), atherogenic index TC/HDL-C (25%), and atherogenic index (AI, 32%), without differences between treatments. A significant increase of TAC in plasma of rats fed kiwifruit was obtained by DPPH (18%), FRAP (55%), and ABTS (55%). Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity in serum was significantly lower for all groups with kiwifruit supplementation. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was lower only in diet groups supplemented with conventional fruits in comparison with the cholesterol group. Glucose levels were higher in groups with kiwifruit supplementation than in C and Chol groups. Supplementation of Chol groups with organic kiwifruits influenced the prothrombin index and significantly decreased the amount of platelets (PLT) in blood. In conclusion, studied kiwifruit 'Hayward' can be a very good ingredient of the diet, especially for patients suffering from hypercholesterolemia and with other cardiovascular diseases, but not for diabetic patients.
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- Maria Leontowicz
- Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), Warsaw, Poland.
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Emerging roles of propolis: antioxidant, cardioprotective, and antiangiogenic actions. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2013; 2013:175135. [PMID: 23662115 PMCID: PMC3638596 DOI: 10.1155/2013/175135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2013] [Revised: 03/19/2013] [Accepted: 03/20/2013] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Propolis has attracted attention in recent years due to its beneficial effects, which make it a potential preventive and therapeutic agent as well as a useful additive in food and cosmetics. The aim of this review is to discuss the growing evidence that propolis may, via a diverse array of biological actions, assist in the prevention of some inflammation-mediated pathologies including cardiovascular disease. The active components of propolis that have been identified so far include polyphenols and flavonoids. These compounds have cardioprotective, vasoprotective, antioxidant, antiatherosclerotic, anti-inflammatory and antiangiogenic actions. Many studies have been undertaken to elucidate the mechanism(s) by which propolis acts, which involve cellular signaling targets and interactions at the genomic level. This review will highlight the effects of propolis that may assist in the prevention of chronic degenerative diseases, such as cardiovascular disease.
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High molecular weight persimmon tannin is a potent hypolipidemic in high-cholesterol diet fed rats. Food Res Int 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2012.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Current world literature. Curr Opin Cardiol 2012; 27:441-54. [PMID: 22678411 DOI: 10.1097/hco.0b013e3283558773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Gorinstein S, Poovarodom S, Leontowicz H, Leontowicz M, Namiesnik J, Vearasilp S, Haruenkit R, Ruamsuke P, Katrich E, Tashma Z. Antioxidant properties and bioactive constituents of some rare exotic Thai fruits and comparison with conventional fruits. Food Res Int 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2010.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Selected primary and secondary metabolites in fresh persimmon (Diospyros kaki Thunb.): A review of analytical methods and current knowledge of fruit composition and health benefits. Food Res Int 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2011.01.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Dembitsky VM, Poovarodom S, Leontowicz H, Leontowicz M, Vearasilp S, Trakhtenberg S, Gorinstein S. The multiple nutrition properties of some exotic fruits: Biological activity and active metabolites. Food Res Int 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2011.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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