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Cucu AA, Urcan AC, Bobiș O, Bonta V, Cornea-Cipcigan M, Moise AR, Dezsi Ș, Pașca C, Baci GM, Dezmirean DS. Preliminary Identification and Quantification of Individual Polyphenols in Fallopia japonica Plants and Honey and Their Influence on Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1883. [PMID: 38999722 PMCID: PMC11244575 DOI: 10.3390/plants13131883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 07/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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Fallopia japonica (FJ), an invasive plant species known for its rich bioactive compounds, has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. Despite its significant beekeeping potential, this aspect of FJ remains underexplored. This research aims to investigate the antimicrobial and antibiofilm properties of FJ plants and honey. Notably, this study is the first to identify individual phenolic compounds in both FJ plant tissues and FJ honey, highlighting resveratrol as a marker of FJ honey. The study tested inhibitory activity against seven bacterial strains: Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus cereus, Salmonella enteritidis, and the yeast Candida albicans. Disk diffusion and microdilution methods were used to assess antimicrobial activity, while the crystal violet staining test evaluated antibiofilm activity. Results showed that FJ plant tissues and honey exhibited strong inhibition, particularly against Gram-negative bacterial strains. The most significant inhibition of biofilm formation, by both FJ plant tissues and honey, was observed against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. A significant positive correlation was found between antimicrobial activity and individual polyphenols, especially resveratrol. The antibacterial and antibiofilm potential of FJ plant tissues and honey suggests promising applications in sustainable beekeeping. Further research is necessary to evaluate the bioactive compounds found in FJ honey and their health effects.
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- Alexandra-Antonia Cucu
- Faculty of Animal Science and Biotechnology, University of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Animal Science and Biotechnologies, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Biotechnology, University of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Biotechnology, University of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Horticulture and Landscaping, Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Biotechnology, University of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Faculty of Geography, Babeş-Bolyai University, 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Biotechnology, University of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Biotechnology, University of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Biotechnology, University of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj Napoca, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Sun Y, Liang J, Zhang Z, Sun D, Li H, Chen L. Extraction, physicochemical properties, bioactivities and application of natural sweeteners: A review. Food Chem 2024; 457:140103. [PMID: 38905824 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024]
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Natural sweeteners generally refer to a sweet chemical component directly extracted from nature or obtained through appropriate modifications, mainly secondary metabolites of plants. Compared to the first-generation sweeteners represented by sucrose and the second-generation sweeteners represented by sodium cyclamate, natural sweeteners usually have high sweetness, low-calorie content, good solubility, high stability, and rarely toxic side effects. Historically, researchers mainly focus on the function of natural sweeteners as substitutes for sugars in the food industry. This paper reviews the bioactivities of several typical natural sweeteners, including anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-hyperglycemic activities. In addition, we have summarized the extraction, physicochemical properties, and application of natural sweeteners. The article aimed to comprehensively collate vital information about natural sweeteners and review the potentiality of tapping bioactive compounds from natural products. Hopefully, this review provides insights into the further development of natural sweeteners as therapeutic agents and functional foods.
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- Yanyu Sun
- Wuya College of Innovation, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China.
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China; Institute of Structural Pharmacology & TCM Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, China.
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Key Laboratory of Structure-Based Drug Design & Discovery, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China.
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Bava R, Castagna F, Lupia C, Poerio G, Liguori G, Lombardi R, Naturale MD, Bulotta RM, Biondi V, Passantino A, Britti D, Statti G, Palma E. Hive Products: Composition, Pharmacological Properties, and Therapeutic Applications. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:646. [PMID: 38794216 PMCID: PMC11124102 DOI: 10.3390/ph17050646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Beekeeping provides products with nutraceutical and pharmaceutical characteristics. These products are characterized by abundance of bioactive compounds. For different reasons, honey, royal jelly, propolis, venom, and pollen are beneficial to humans and animals and could be used as therapeutics. The pharmacological action of these products is related to many of their constituents. The main bioactive components of honey include oligosaccharides, methylglyoxal, royal jelly proteins (MRJPs), and phenolics compounds. Royal jelly contains jelleins, royalisin peptides, MRJPs, and derivatives of hydroxy-decenoic acid, particularly 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10-HDA), which possess antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, neuromodulatory, metabolic syndrome-preventing, and anti-aging properties. Propolis has a plethora of activities that are referable to compounds such as caffeic acid phenethyl ester. Peptides found in bee venom include phospholipase A2, apamin, and melittin. In addition to being vitamin-rich, bee pollen also includes unsaturated fatty acids, sterols, and phenolics compounds that express antiatherosclerotic, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, the constituents of hive products are particular and different. All of these constituents have been investigated for their properties in numerous research studies. This review aims to provide a thorough screening of the bioactive chemicals found in honeybee products and their beneficial biological effects. The manuscript may provide impetus to the branch of unconventional medicine that goes by the name of apitherapy.
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- Roberto Bava
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro Magna Græcia, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (R.B.); (C.L.); (R.M.B.); (D.B.); (E.P.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro Magna Græcia, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (R.B.); (C.L.); (R.M.B.); (D.B.); (E.P.)
- Mediterranean Ethnobotanical Conservatory, Sersale (CZ), 88054 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro Magna Græcia, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (R.B.); (C.L.); (R.M.B.); (D.B.); (E.P.)
- Mediterranean Ethnobotanical Conservatory, Sersale (CZ), 88054 Catanzaro, Italy
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- ATS Val Padana, Via dei Toscani, 46100 Mantova, Italy;
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- IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo (FG), 71013 Foggia, Italy;
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- Ministry of Health, Directorate General for Health Programming, 00144 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro Magna Græcia, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (R.B.); (C.L.); (R.M.B.); (D.B.); (E.P.)
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy; (V.B.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy; (V.B.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro Magna Græcia, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (R.B.); (C.L.); (R.M.B.); (D.B.); (E.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy;
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro Magna Græcia, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (R.B.); (C.L.); (R.M.B.); (D.B.); (E.P.)
- Center for Pharmacological Research, Food Safety, High Tech and Health (IRC-FSH), University of Catanzaro Magna Græcia, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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Yan S, Mu G, Yuan Y, Xu H, Song H, Xue X. Exploring the Formation of Chemical Markers in Chaste Honey by Comparative Metabolomics: From Nectar to Mature Honey. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:10596-10604. [PMID: 38619869 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c01340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Identification of chemical markers is important to ensure the authenticity of monofloral honey; however, the formation of chemical markers in honey has received little attention. Herein, using comparative metabolomics, we first identified chemical markers in chaste honey and then explored their formation and accumulation from nectar to mature honey. We identified agnuside and p-hydroxybenzoic acid glucosides as chemical markers for chaste honey. Besides, we developed an UHPLC-MS/MS method for quantifying these markers and found that their levels varied significantly across sample sources. We compared the presence of these compounds in chaste nectar and mature honey. The outcomes underscore that these characteristic compounds are not simply delivered from nectar to mature honey, and activities of honeybees (collecting and processing) play a pivotal role in their formation and accumulation. These observations shed light on how mature honey can form its unique qualities with a rich assortment of natural bioactive compounds, potentially supporting health benefits.
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- Sha Yan
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apiculture Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apiculture Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apiculture Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
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- College of Horticulture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apiculture Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
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Huyop F, Ullah S, Abdul Wahab R, Huda N, Sujana IGA, Saloko S, Andriani AASPR, Antara NS, Gunam IBW. Physicochemical and antioxidant properties of Apis cerana honey from Lombok and Bali Islands. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0301213. [PMID: 38578814 PMCID: PMC10997079 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0301213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024] Open
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Limited honey production worldwide leads to higher market prices, thus making it prone to adulteration. Therefore, regular physicochemical analysis is imperative for ensuring authenticity and safety. This study describes the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of Apis cerana honey sourced from the islands of Lombok and Bali, showing their unique regional traits. A comparative analysis was conducted on honey samples from Lombok and Bali as well as honey variety from Malaysia. Moisture content was found slightly above 20% in raw honey samples from Lombok and Bali, adhering to the national standard (SNI 8664:2018) of not exceeding 22%. Both honey types displayed pH values within the acceptable range (3.40-6.10), ensuring favorable conditions for long-term storage. However, Lombok honey exhibited higher free acidity (78.5±2.14 meq/kg) than Bali honey (76.0±1.14 meq/kg), surpassing Codex Alimentarius recommendations (≤50 meq/kg). The ash content, reflective of inorganic mineral composition, was notably lower in Lombok (0.21±0.02 g/100) and Bali honey (0.14±0.01 g/100) compared to Tualang honey (1.3±0.02 g/100). Electric conductivity, indicative of mineral content, revealed Lombok and Bali honey with lower but comparable values than Tualang honey. Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) concentrations in Lombok (14.4±0.11 mg/kg) and Bali (17.6±0.25 mg/kg) were slightly elevated compared to Tualang honey (6.4±0.11 mg/kg), suggesting potential processing-related changes. Sugar analysis revealed Lombok honey with the highest sucrose content (2.39±0.01g/100g) and Bali honey with the highest total sugar content (75.21±0.11 g/100g). Both honeys exhibited lower glucose than fructose content, aligning with Codex Alimentarius guidelines. The phenolic content, flavonoids, and antioxidant activity were significantly higher in Lombok and Bali honey compared to Tualang honey, suggesting potential health benefits. Further analysis by LC-MS/MS-QTOF targeted analysis identified various flavonoids/flavanols and polyphenolic/phenolic acid compounds in Lombok and Bali honey. The study marks the importance of characterizing the unique composition of honey from different regions, ensuring quality and authenticity in the honey industry.
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- Fahrul Huyop
- Faculty of Science, Department of Biosciences, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
- Department of Agro-Industrial Technology, Bioindustry Laboratory, Udayana University, Denpasar, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biosciences, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Department of Agro-Industrial Technology, Bioindustry Laboratory, Udayana University, Denpasar, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Agro Industry, University of Mataram, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia
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- Department of Agro-Industrial Technology, Bioindustry Laboratory, Udayana University, Denpasar, Indonesia
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- Department of Agro-Industrial Technology, Bioindustry Laboratory, Udayana University, Denpasar, Indonesia
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Khataybeh B, Jaradat Z, Ababneh Q. Anti-bacterial, anti-biofilm and anti-quorum sensing activities of honey: A review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 317:116830. [PMID: 37400003 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Man has used honey to treat diseases since ancient times, perhaps even before the history of medicine itself. Several civilizations have utilized natural honey as a functional and therapeutic food to ward off infections. Recently, researchers worldwide have been focusing on the antibacterial effects of natural honey against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. AIM OF THE STUDY This review aims to summarize research on the use of honey properties and constituents with their anti-bacterial, anti-biofilm, and anti-quorum sensing mechanisms of action. Further, honey's bacterial products, including probiotic organisms and antibacterial agents which are produced to curb the growth of other competitor microorganisms is addressed. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this review, we have provided a comprehensive overview of the antibacterial, anti-biofilm, and anti-quorum sensing activities of honey and their mechanisms of action. Furthermore, the review addressed the effects of antibacterial agents of honey from bacterial origin. Relevant information on the antibacterial activity of honey was obtained from scientific online databases such as Web of Science, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and PubMed. RESULTS Honey's antibacterial, anti-biofilm, and anti-quorum sensing activities are mostly attributed to four key components: hydrogen peroxide, methylglyoxal, bee defensin-1, and phenolic compounds. The performance of bacteria can be altered by honey components, which impact their cell cycle and cell morphology. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first review that specifically summarizes every phenolic compound identified in honey along with their potential antibacterial mechanisms of action. Furthermore, certain strains of beneficial lactic acid bacteria such as Bifidobacterium, Fructobacillus, and Lactobacillaceae, as well as Bacillus species can survive and even grow in honey, making it a potential delivery system for these agents. CONCLUSION Honey could be regarded as one of the best complementary and alternative medicines. The data presented in this review will enhance our knowledge of some of honey's therapeutic properties as well as its antibacterial activities.
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- Batool Khataybeh
- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, 22110, Jordan.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, 22110, Jordan
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Du Y, Zhu H, Qiao J, Zhang Y, Guo S, Chen W, Xu H, Dong J, Zhang G, Zhang H. Characteristic Components and Authenticity Evaluation of Chinese Honeys from Three Different Botanical Sources. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023. [PMID: 37921636 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c03281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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We aimed to identify the characteristic phytochemicals of safflower, Chinese sumac, and bauhinia honeys to assess their authenticity. We discovered syringaldehyde, riboflavin, lumiflavin, lumichrome, rhusin [(1E,4E)-1,5-diphenylpenta-1,4-dien-3-one-O-cinnamoyl oxime], bitterin {4-hydroxy-4-[3-(1-hydroxyethyl) oxiran-2-yl]-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one}, and unedone as characteristic phytochemicals of these three types of honeys. The average contents of syringaldehyde, riboflavin, lumiflavin, or lumichrome in safflower honey were 41.20, 5.24, 24.72, and 36.72 mg/kg; lumiflavin, lumichrome, and rhusin in Chinese sumac honey were 39.66, 40.55, and 2.65 mg/kg; bitterin, unedone, and lumichrome in bauhinia honey were 8.42, 26.33, and 8.68 mg/kg, respectively. To our knowledge, the simultaneous presence of riboflavin, lumichrome, and lumiflavin in honey is a novel finding responsible for the bright-yellow color of honey. Also, it is the first time that lumiflavin, rhusin, and bitterin have been reported in honey. We effectively distinguish pure honeys from adulterations, based on characteristic components and high-performance liquid chromatography fingerprints; thus, we seem to provide intrinsic markers and reliable assessment criteria to assess honey authenticity.
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- Yinan Du
- College of Food Engineering, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 155023, China
- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
- Key Laboratory of Bee Products for Quality and Safety Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
- Key Laboratory of Bee Products for Quality and Safety Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
- Jiangsu Beevip Biotechnology Co., LTD, Taizhou 225300, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
- Key Laboratory of Bee Products for Quality and Safety Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100093, China
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- Xinjiang AAFUD Agriculture CO., LTD, Changji 831100, China
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- Hunan Mingyuan Apiculture Co., LTD, Changsha 410000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
- Key Laboratory of Bee Products for Quality and Safety Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100093, China
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- College of Food Engineering, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 155023, China
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- College of Food Engineering, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 155023, China
- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
- Key Laboratory of Bee Products for Quality and Safety Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100093, China
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Bernklau E, Arathi HS. Seasonal patterns of beneficial phytochemical availability in honey and stored pollen from honey bee colonies in large apiaries. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY 2023; 116:1069-1077. [PMID: 37247384 DOI: 10.1093/jee/toad096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Honey bees (Apis mellifera L.; Hymenoptera, Apidae) are the most efficient pollinators in agroecosystems, responsible for the successful production of fruits, nuts, and vegetables, but they continue to face debilitating challenges. One of the major factors leading to these challenges could be linked to poor nutrition that results in weakening the colony, increasing susceptibility to pests and pathogens, and reducing the ability of bees to adapt to other abiotic stresses. Extensively used for commercial pollination, honey bee colonies regularly face exposure to limited diversity in their pollen diet as they are placed in flowering monocrops. Lack of access to diverse plant species compromises the availability of plant secondary compounds (phytochemicals), which, in small amounts, provide significant benefits to honey bee health. We analyzed the beneficial phytochemical content of honey and stored pollen (bee bread) samples from colonies in large apiaries through the active bee season. Samples were evaluated for 4 beneficial phytochemicals (caffeine, kaempferol, gallic acid, and p-coumaric acid), which have previously been shown to improve honey bee health. Our results, as relevant to the apiary locations in the study, indicated that p-coumaric acid is uniformly available throughout the season. Caffeine is completely absent, and gallic acid and kaempferol are not regularly available. Our results suggest the need to explore the potential to deliver beneficial phytochemicals as nutritional supplements to improve bee health. It may be vital for the pollination industry to consider such targeted dietary supplementation as beekeepers strive to meet the increasing demand for crop pollination services.
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- Elisa Bernklau
- Department of Agricultural Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA
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- Invasive Species and Pollinator Health Research Unit, USDA-ARS, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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Guo J, Ding Q, Zhang Z, Zhang Y, He J, Yang Z, Zhou P, Gong X. Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activities and Phenolic Profile of Shennongjia Apis cerana Honey through a Comparison with Apis mellifera Honey in China. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28073270. [PMID: 37050033 PMCID: PMC10097088 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28073270] [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: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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This study evaluates the phenolic profile as well as the antioxidant properties of Shennongjia Apis cerana honey through a comparison with Apis mellifera honey in China. The total phenolic content (TPC) ranges from 263 ± 2 to 681 ± 36 mg gallic acid/kg. The total flavonoids content (TFC) ranges from 35.9 ± 0.4 to 102.2 ± 0.8 mg epicatechin/kg. The correlations between TPC or TFC and the antioxidant results (FRAP, DPPH, and ABTS) were found to be statistically significant (p < 0.01). Furthermore, the phenolic compounds are quantified and qualified by high performance liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry (HPLC-HRMS), and a total of 83 phenolic compounds were tentatively identified in this study. A metabolomics analysis based on the 83 polyphenols was carried out and subjected to principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis. The results showed that it was possible to distinguish Apis cerana honey from Apis mellifera honey based on the phenolic profile.
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- Jingwen Guo
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- AB Sciex Co., Ltd., Beijing 100102, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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Nisa N, Rasmita B, Arati C, Uditraj C, Siddhartha R, Dinata R, Bhanushree B, Bidanchi RM, Manikandan B, Laskar SA, Abinash G, Pori B, Roy VK, Gurusubramanian G. Repurposing of phyto-ligand molecules from the honey bee products for Alzheimer's disease as novel inhibitors of BACE-1: small molecule bioinformatics strategies as amyloid-based therapy. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:51143-51169. [PMID: 36808033 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25943-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the neurodegenerative diseases, manifesting dementia, spatial disorientation, language, cognitive, and functional impairment, mainly affects the elderly population with a growing concern about the financial burden on society. Repurposing can improve the traditional progress of drug design applications and could speed up the identification of innovative remedies for AD. The pursuit of potent anti-BACE-1 drugs for AD treatment has become a pot boiler topic in the recent past and to instigate the design of novel improved inhibitors from the bee products. Drug-likeness characteristics (ADMET: absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity), docking (AutoDock Vina), simulation (GROMACS), and free energy interaction (MM-PBSA, molecular mechanics Poisson-Boltzmann surface area) analyses were performed to identify the lead candidates from the bee products (500 bioactives from the honey, royal jelly, propolis, bee bread, bee wax, and bee venom) for Alzheimer's disease as novel inhibitors of BACE-1 (beta-site amyloid precursor protein cleaving enzyme (1) receptor using appropriate bioinformatics tools. Forty-four bioactive lead compounds were screened from the bee products through high throughput virtual screening on the basis of their pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics characteristics, showing favorable intestinal and oral absorption, bioavailability, blood brain barrier penetration, less skin permeability, and no inhibition of cytochrome P450 inhibitors. The docking score of the forty-four ligand molecules was found to be between -4 and -10.3 kcal/mol, respectively, exhibiting strong binding affinity to BACE1 receptor. The highest binding affinity was observed in the rutin (-10.3 kcal/mol), 3,4-dicaffeoylquinic acid (-9.5 kcal/mol), nemorosone (-9.5 kcal/mol), and luteolin (-8.9 kcal/mol). Furthermore, these compounds demonstrated high total binding energy -73.20 to -105.85 kJ/mol), and low root mean square deviation (0.194-0.202 nm), root mean square fluctuation (0.0985-0.1136 nm), radius of gyration (2.12 nm), number of H-bonds (0.778-5.436), and eigenvector values (2.39-3.54 nm2) in the molecular dynamic simulation, signifying restricted motion of Cα atoms, proper folding and flexibility, and highly stable with compact of the BACE1 receptor with the ligands. Docking and simulation studies concluded that rutin, 3,4-dicaffeoylquinic acid, nemorosone, and luteolin are plausibly used as novel inhibitors of BACE1 to combat AD, but further in-depth experimental investigations are warranted to prove these in silico findings.
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- Nisekhoto Nisa
- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796004, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796004, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796004, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796004, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796004, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796004, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796004, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796004, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796004, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796004, India
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- Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796004, India
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Antihyaluronidase and Antioxidant Potential of Atriplex sagittata Borkh. in Relation to Phenolic Compounds and Triterpene Saponins. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28030982. [PMID: 36770647 PMCID: PMC9921161 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28030982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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The genus Atriplex provides species that are used as food and natural remedies. In this work, the levels of soluble phenolic acids (free and conjugated) and flavonoids in extracts from roots, stems, leaves and flowers of the unexplored Atriplex sagittata Borkh were investigated by LC-ESI-MS/MS, together with their antioxidant and antihyaluronidase activity. Phenolic acids were present in all parts of A. sagittata; and were most abundant in the leaves (225.24 μg/g dw.), whereas the highest content of flavonoids were found in the flowers (242.71 μg/g dw.). The most common phenolics were 4-hydroxybenzoic and salicylic acids, kaempferol-3-glucoside-7-rhamnoside, kaempferol-3-rutinoside and the rare narcissoside, which was present in almost all morphotic parts. The stem extract had the highest antioxidant activity and total phenolic content (611.86 mg/100 g dw.), whereas flower extract exerted the most potent antihyaluronidase effect (IC50 = 84.67 µg/mL; control-quercetin: IC50 = 514.28 μg/mL). Phytochemical analysis of the flower extract led to the isolation of two triterpene saponins that were shown to be strong hyaluronidase inhibitors (IC50 = 33.77 and 168.15 µg/mL; control-escin: IC50 = 307.38 µg/mL). This is the first report on the presence of phenolics and saponins in A. sagittata. The results suggest that both groups of metabolites may contribute to the overall activity of this plant species.
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Lawag IL, Islam MK, Sostaric T, Lim LY, Hammer K, Locher C. Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Compound Identification and Quantification in Western Australian Honeys. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12010189. [PMID: 36671051 PMCID: PMC9854687 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12010189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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This study reports on the total phenolic content and antioxidant activity as well as the phenolic compounds that are present in Calothamnus spp. (Red Bell), Agonis flexuosa (Coastal Peppermint), Corymbia calophylla (Marri) and Eucalyptus marginata (Jarrah) honeys from Western Australia. The honey's total phenolic content (TPC) was determined using a modified Folin-Ciocalteu assay, while their total antioxidant activity was determined using FRAP and DPPH assays. Phenolic constituents were identified using a High Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HTPLC)-derived phenolic database, and the identified phenolic compounds were quantified using HPTLC. Finally, constituents that contribute to the honeys' antioxidant activity were identified using a DPPH-HPTLC bioautography assay. Based on the results, Calothamnus spp. honey (n = 8) was found to contain the highest (59.4 ± 7.91 mg GAE/100 g) TPC, followed by Eucalyptus marginata honey (50.58 ± 3.76 mg GAE/100 g), Agonis flexuosa honey (36.08 ± 4.2 mg GAE/100 g) and Corymbia calophylla honey (29.15 ± 5.46 mg GAE/100 g). In the FRAP assay, Calothamnus spp. honey also had the highest activity (9.24 ± 1.68 mmol Fe2+/kg), followed by Eucalyptus marginata honey (mmol Fe2+/kg), whereas Agonis flexuosa (5.45 ± 1.64 mmol Fe2+/kg) and Corymbia calophylla honeys (4.48 ± 0.82 mmol Fe2+/kg) had comparable FRAP activity. In the DPPH assay, when the mean values were compared, it was found that Calothamnus spp. honey again had the highest activity (3.88 ± 0.96 mmol TE/kg) while the mean DPPH antioxidant activity of Eucalyptus marginata, Agonis flexuosa, and Corymbia calophylla honeys were comparable. Kojic acid and epigallocatechin gallate were found in all honeys, whilst other constituents (e.g., m-coumaric acid, lumichrome, gallic acid, taxifolin, luteolin, epicatechin, hesperitin, eudesmic acid, syringic acid, protocatechuic acid, t-cinnamic acid, o-anisic acid) were only identified in some of the honeys. DPPH-HPTLC bioautography demonstrated that most of the identified compounds possess antioxidant activity, except for t-cinnamic acid, eudesmic acid, o-anisic acid, and lumichrome.
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- Ivan Lozada Lawag
- Cooperative Research Centre for Honey Bee Products Limited (CRC HBP), The University of Western Australia, Agriculture North M085, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
- Division of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health, The University of Western Australia, Curnow Building M315, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
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- Cooperative Research Centre for Honey Bee Products Limited (CRC HBP), The University of Western Australia, Agriculture North M085, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
- Division of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health, The University of Western Australia, Curnow Building M315, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
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- Division of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health, The University of Western Australia, Curnow Building M315, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
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- Division of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health, The University of Western Australia, Curnow Building M315, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
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- Cooperative Research Centre for Honey Bee Products Limited (CRC HBP), The University of Western Australia, Agriculture North M085, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
- School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, L Block QEII Medical Centre, Monash Ave., Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
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- Cooperative Research Centre for Honey Bee Products Limited (CRC HBP), The University of Western Australia, Agriculture North M085, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
- Division of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health, The University of Western Australia, Curnow Building M315, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
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Synergic Effect of Honey with Other Natural Agents in Developing Efficient Wound Dressings. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 12:antiox12010034. [PMID: 36670896 PMCID: PMC9854511 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12010034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Honey has been used for therapeutic and nutritional purposes since ancient times. It was considered one of the essential medical assets in wound healing. According to research, honeybees have significant antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and wound-healing properties. Lately, scientific researchers have focused on apitherapy, using bee products to protect and strengthen the immune system. Since honey is the most important natural product rich in minerals, proteins, and vitamins, it has been intensively used in such therapies. Honey has gained significant consideration because of the beneficial role of its antioxidant compounds, such as enzymes, proteins, amino and organic acids, polyphenols, and carotenoids, but mainly due to flavonoids and phenolic acids. It has been proven that phenolic compounds are responsible for honey's biological activity and that its physicochemical properties, antioxidants, and antimicrobial potential are significant for human health. The review also presents some mechanisms of action and the medical applications of honey, such as wound healing dressings, skin grafts, honey-based nanofibers, and cochlear implants, as the most promising wound healing tools. This extensive review has been written to highlight honey's applications in medicine; its composition with the most important bioactive compounds also illustrates its synergistic effect with other natural products having remarkable therapeutic properties in wound healing.
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Nunes A, Zilto Azevedo G, Rocha dos Santos B, Vanz Borges C, Pace Pereira Lima G, Conte Crocoli L, Moura S, Maraschin M. Characterization of Brazilian floral honey produced in the states of Santa Catarina and São Paulo through ultraviolet–visible (UV–vis), near-infrared (NIR), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Food Res Int 2022; 162:111913. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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An updated review of extraction and liquid chromatography techniques for analysis of phenolic compounds in honey. J Food Compost Anal 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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García-Seval V, Saurina J, Sentellas S, Núñez O. Characterization and Classification of Spanish Honey by Non-Targeted LC-HRMS (Orbitrap) Fingerprinting and Multivariate Chemometric Methods. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27238357. [PMID: 36500447 PMCID: PMC9740000 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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A non-targeted LC-HRMS fingerprinting methodology based on a C18 reversed-phase mode under universal gradient elution using an Orbitrap mass analyzer was developed to characterize and classify Spanish honey samples. A simple sample treatment consisting of honey dissolution with water and a 1:1 dilution with methanol was proposed. A total of 136 honey samples belonging to different blossom and honeydew honeys from different botanical varieties produced in different Spanish geographical regions were analyzed. The obtained LC-HRMS fingerprints were employed as sample chemical descriptors for honey pattern recognition by principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA). The results demonstrated a superior honey classification and discrimination capability with respect to previous non-targeted HPLC-UV fingerprinting approaches, with them being able to discriminate and authenticate the honey samples according to their botanical origins. Overall, noteworthy cross-validation multiclass predictions were accomplished with sensitivity and specificity values higher than 96.2%, except for orange/lemon blossom (BL) and rosemary (RO) blossom-honeys. The proposed methodology was also able to classify and authenticate the climatic geographical production region of the analyzed honey samples, with cross-validation sensitivity and specificity values higher than 87.1% and classification errors below 10.5%.
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- Víctor García-Seval
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1-11, E08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1-11, E08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Research Institute in Food Nutrition and Food Safety, University of Barcelona, Recinte Torribera, Av. Prat de la Riba 171, Edifici de Recerca (Gaudí), Santa Coloma de Gramenet, E08921 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1-11, E08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Research Institute in Food Nutrition and Food Safety, University of Barcelona, Recinte Torribera, Av. Prat de la Riba 171, Edifici de Recerca (Gaudí), Santa Coloma de Gramenet, E08921 Barcelona, Spain
- Serra Húnter Fellow, Generalitat de Catalunya, Via Laietana 2, E-08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1-11, E08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Research Institute in Food Nutrition and Food Safety, University of Barcelona, Recinte Torribera, Av. Prat de la Riba 171, Edifici de Recerca (Gaudí), Santa Coloma de Gramenet, E08921 Barcelona, Spain
- Serra Húnter Fellow, Generalitat de Catalunya, Via Laietana 2, E-08003 Barcelona, Spain
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Lemus Ringele GB, Beteinakis S, Papachristodoulou A, Axiotis E, Mikros E, Halabalaki M. NMR Metabolite Profiling in the Quality and Authentication Assessment of Greek Honey—Exploitation of STOCSY for Markers Identification. Foods 2022; 11:foods11182853. [PMID: 36140981 PMCID: PMC9498239 DOI: 10.3390/foods11182853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Honey is a natural, healthy commodity and is probably among the most complex foods produced by nature. It is the oldest recorded and certainly the only natural sweetener that can be used by humans without any further processing. Nowadays, the increase in honey’s value, along with its growing list of healthy attributes, has made the present raw material a prime target for adulteration. In the current study, NMR-based metabolite profiling in combination with chemometrics was applied in the quality control of Greek honeys from northeastern Aegean islands. Moreover, statistical total correlation spectroscopy (STOCSY) was employed for the first time as a dereplication and structural elucidation tool in the honey biomarker identification process. A total of 10 compounds were successfully identified in honey total extracts via 1H NMR spectroscopy. Compounds such as 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural, methyl syringate, a mono-substituted glycerol derivative and 3-hydroxy-4-phenyl-2-butanone, among others, were identified as potential biomarkers related to the botanical and geographical origin of the samples. High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS) was used as an additional verification tool on the identified compounds.
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- Gabriela Belén Lemus Ringele
- Division of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Division of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Division of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Division of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
- Natural Products Research Center “NatProAegean”, Gera, 81106 Lesvos, Greece
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Division of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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Bobade H, Singh A, Sharma S, Gupta A, Singh B. Whole grain cereal flours and honey‐based extruded breakfast cereals: Effect of extrusion processing on functional characteristics, antioxidant properties and hydroxymethylfurfural generation. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.17166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Hanuman Bobade
- Department of Food Science and Technology Punjab Agricultural University Punjab‐141001 Ludhiana
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- Department of Food Science and Technology Punjab Agricultural University Punjab‐141001 Ludhiana
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- Department of Food Science and Technology Punjab Agricultural University Punjab‐141001 Ludhiana
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- Department of Food Science and Technology Punjab Agricultural University Punjab‐141001 Ludhiana
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- Department of Food Science and Technology Punjab Agricultural University Punjab‐141001 Ludhiana
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Iftikhar A, Nausheen R, Muzaffar H, Naeem MA, Farooq M, Khurshid M, Almatroudi A, Alrumaihi F, Allemailem KS, Anwar H. Potential Therapeutic Benefits of Honey in Neurological Disorders: The Role of Polyphenols. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27103297. [PMID: 35630774 PMCID: PMC9143627 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27103297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Honey is the principal premier product of beekeeping familiar to Homo for centuries. In every geological era and culture, evidence can be traced to the potential usefulness of honey in several ailments. With the advent of recent scientific approaches, honey has been proclaimed as a potent complementary and alternative medicine for the management and treatment of several maladies including various neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and multiple sclerosis, etc. In the literature archive, oxidative stress and the deprivation of antioxidants are believed to be the paramount cause of many of these neuropathies. Since different types of honey are abundant with certain antioxidants, primarily in the form of diverse polyphenols, honey is undoubtedly a strong pharmaceutic candidate against multiple neurological diseases. In this review, we have indexed and comprehended the involved mechanisms of various constituent polyphenols including different phenolic acids, flavonoids, and other phytochemicals that manifest multiple antioxidant effects in various neurological disorders. All these mechanistic interpretations of the nutritious components of honey explain and justify the potential recommendation of sweet nectar in ameliorating the burden of neurological disorders that have significantly increased across the world in the last few decades.
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- Arslan Iftikhar
- Department of Physiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan; (A.I.); (R.N.); (H.M.)
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- Department of Physiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan; (A.I.); (R.N.); (H.M.)
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- Department of Physiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan; (A.I.); (R.N.); (H.M.)
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- Department of Basic Sciences, KBCMA College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Narowal 51600, Pakistan;
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang 35200, Pakistan;
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- Department of Microbiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (F.A.)
- Correspondence: (H.A.); (K.S.A.)
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- Department of Physiology, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan; (A.I.); (R.N.); (H.M.)
- Correspondence: (H.A.); (K.S.A.)
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Revolutionizing non-conventional wound healing using honey by simultaneously targeting multiple molecular mechanisms. Drug Resist Updat 2022; 62:100834. [DOI: 10.1016/j.drup.2022.100834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Česlová L, Pravcová K, Juričová M, Fischer J. Rapid HPLC/MS/MS analysis of phenolic content and profile for mead quality assessment. Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Dumitru CD, Neacsu IA, Grumezescu AM, Andronescu E. Bee-Derived Products: Chemical Composition and Applications in Skin Tissue Engineering. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14040750. [PMID: 35456584 PMCID: PMC9030501 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14040750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Skin tissue regeneration is one of the population’s most common problems, and the complications that may appear in the healing process can have detrimental consequences. An alternative to conventional treatments could be represented by sustainable materials based on natural products, such as honey and its derivates (propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, beeswax, and bee venom). They exhibit significant inhibitory activities against bacteria and have great potential in dermal tissue regeneration. Research in the pharmaceutical field demonstrates that conventional medication combined with bee products can deliver better results. The advantages include minimizing side effects and maintaining the same effectiveness by using low concentrations of antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, or chemotherapy drugs. Several studies suggested that bee products can replace the antimicrobial activity and efficiency of antibiotics, but further investigation is needed to establish a topical mixture’s potential, including honey, royal jelly, and propolis. Bee products seem to complete each other’s deficiencies, and their mixture may have a better impact on the wound healing process. The topic addressed in this paper highlights the usefulness of honey, propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, beeswax, and bee venom in the re-epithelization process and against most common bacterial infections.
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- Corina Dana Dumitru
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (C.D.D.); (A.M.G.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (C.D.D.); (A.M.G.); (E.A.)
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Street, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
- National Research Center for Micro and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (C.D.D.); (A.M.G.); (E.A.)
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Street, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (C.D.D.); (A.M.G.); (E.A.)
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Street, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
- National Research Center for Micro and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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Antioxidant Properties and Characterization of Heterotrigona itama Honey from Various Botanical Origins according to Their Polyphenol Compounds. J FOOD QUALITY 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/2893401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Stingless bee honey is a good source of antioxidants, which is attributed to the phenolic compounds. The type and concentration of phenolic compounds in honey can be affected by botanical origin. Therefore, in this study, Heterotrigona itama honey from three botanical origins (gelam, acacia, and starfruit) was evaluated for its antioxidant activity and profile of phenolic compounds. Apis mellifera honey was used as a comparison. Antioxidant activity and profile of phenolic compounds in honey were determined using spectrophotometric and chromatographic methods, respectively. The total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoids content (TFC), free radical scavenging activity (IC50), and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) of H. itama were ranged between 52.64 and 74.72 mg GAE/100 g honey, 10.70–25.71 mg QE/100 g honey, 11.27–24.09 mg/mL, and 77.88–164.88 µmol FeSO4.7H2O/100 g honey, respectively. The findings showed that the antioxidant activity and phenolic and flavonoid contents in H. itama honey were significantly higher than Apis honey. Benzoic acid and taxifolin were found as the predominant phenolic acid and flavonoid in all samples. However, chrysin was significantly highest in Apis honey than stingless bee honey. This result suggested that chrysin can be used as a chemical marker to distinguish Apis honey from stingless bee honey. Gallic acid and ellagic acid were found as the chemical marker for gelam honey, salicylic acid, benzoic acid, and 4-hydroxybenzoic acid for starfruit honey while ferulic acid for acacia honey.
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The Effect of the Use of Essential Oils in the Feed of Bee Families on Honey Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12031094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Honey is a natural food with pharmacological properties. The present study was focused on the use of essential oils in the supplementary feeding of bee families for three weeks (spring). The purpose was to monitor the effect of essential oils (basil, thyme, juniper, cloves, mint, cinnamon, oregano, rosemary) on the chemical components of the resulting honey. The honey sampling period was carried out before the administration of essential oils in the supplementary feed of the bee families, after the administration of essential oils in the bee feed, respectively, after the first harvest (rapeseed). The honey samples were subjected to chemical analysis to determine humidity, impurities, ash, pH, acidity, total phenolic content (TPC) and flavonoid content (FC), reducing sugar content and antioxidant activity. In addition, the antimicrobial activity against nine strains was tested. We found out that all the essential oils used had a positive effect on the chemical composition of honey, especially the essential oil of oregano, mint, thyme, cinnamon. Experimental variants in which juniper and clove essential oil were introduced reduced the acidity of honey by 28.12% and 35.48%, respectively. Ash content varies between 0.23% and 0.46%, impurities content between 4.11% and 9.11%, while the values for pH were between 3.42 and 4.03. As for the TPC, they have increased considerably in all experimental variants to which essential oil has been added, compared to the batch fed only with sugar syrup, the highest value being recorded for the sample treated with cinnamon after the third harvest (163.94 mg/100 g). The FC values vary between 8.41–44.36 mg/100 g, depending of the treatment applied and the period of harvesting. Regarding the antimicrobial activity, the results highlighted that the essential oils present in the diet of bees produced honey with antimicrobial effect increased after two weeks after administration.
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Rodopoulou MA, Tananaki C, Kanelis D, Liolios V, Dimou M, Thrasyvoulou A. A chemometric approach for the differentiation of 15 monofloral honeys based on physicochemical parameters. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:139-146. [PMID: 34056719 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Revised: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although the main method for authentication of monofloral honey is pollen analysis, other classification approaches have been also applied. However, the majority of the existing classification models so far have utilized a few honey types or a few honey samples of each honey type, which can lead to inaccurate results. Aiming at addressing this, the goal of the present study was to create a classification model by analysing in total 250 honey samples from 15 different monofloral honey types in ten physicochemical parameters and then, multivariate analysis [multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), principal component analysis (PCA) and multi-discriminant analysis (MDA)] was applied in an effort to distinguish and classify them. RESULTS Electrical conductivity and colour were found to have the highest discriminative power, allowing the classification of monofloral honey types, such as oak, knotgrass and chestnut honey, as well as the differentiation between honeydew and nectar honeys. The classification model had a high predictive power, as the 84.4% of the group cases was correctly classified, while for the cases of chestnut, strawberry tree and sunflower honeys the respective prediction was correct by 91.3%, 95% and 100%, allowing further determination of unknown honey samples. CONCLUSION It seems that the characterization of monofloral honeys based on their physicochemical parameters through the proposed model can be achieved and further applied on other honey types. The results could contribute to the development of methodologies for the determination of honey's botanical origin, based on simple techniques, so that these can be applied for routine analysis. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Maria-Anna Rodopoulou
- Laboratory of Apiculture-Sericulture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Apiculture-Sericulture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Apiculture-Sericulture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Apiculture-Sericulture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Apiculture-Sericulture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Apiculture-Sericulture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Yayinie M, Atlabachew M, Tesfaye A, Hilluf W, Reta C, Alemneh T. Polyphenols, flavonoids, and antioxidant content of honey coupled with chemometric method: geographical origin classification from Amhara region, Ethiopia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2021.2021940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Marie Yayinie
- Department of Chemistry, Science College, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Chemistry, Science College, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Chemistry, Science College, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Chemistry, Science College, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Science College, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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Bobade H, Singh A, Sharma S, Gupta A, Singh B. Effect of extrusion conditions and honey on functionality and bioactive composition of whole wheat flour‐based expanded snacks. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Hanuman Bobade
- Department of Food Science and Technology Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana India
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AĞAOĞLU M, AYAZ B, AYAZ Y, YAMAN M. A historical and nutrition-dietetic analysis of food consumption habits in ottoman culinary culture in the light of travel books. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.51721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Şehit Binbaşı Bedir Karabıyık Multi-Program Anatolian High School, Turkey
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Pereira FAN, Barboza JR, Vasconcelos CC, Lopes AJO, Ribeiro MNDS. Use of Stingless Bee Propolis and Geopropolis against Cancer-A Literature Review of Preclinical Studies. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 14:1161. [PMID: 34832943 PMCID: PMC8623341 DOI: 10.3390/ph14111161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Cancer is one of the major maladies affecting humankind and remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The investigation of the biological activities of stingless bee products, especially propolis and geopropolis, has revealed promising therapeutic properties, especially in the research on new antineoplastic agents. This literature review of preclinical trials, involving biological assays of antitumor activity and identification of the chemical composition of propolis and geopropolis of stingless bee species, describes the cytotoxicity in tumor lineages (breast, lung, ovarian, liver, mouth, pharynx, larynx, colon, stomach, colorectal, cervix, kidney, prostate, melanoma, human glioblastoma, canine osteosarcoma, erythroleukemia, human chronic myelocytic leukemia, and human promyelocytic leukemia) of propolis and geopropolis of 33 species of stingless bees. The chemical composition of propolis and geopropolis was identified, indicating that these belong to the chemical classes of phenolic acids, flavonoids, coumarins, benzophenones, anthraquinones, alkaloids, terpenes, steroids, saponins, fatty acids, and carbohydrates and are possibly responsible for the cytotoxicity in tumor cells. Apoptosis was one of the main mechanisms of cytotoxicity of extracts and substances isolated from stingless bee products. Although the results found are encouraging, other preclinical studies and clinical trials are essential for the discovery of new anticancer agents.
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- Francisco Assis Nascimento Pereira
- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Departamento de Farmácia, Campus Bacanga, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (J.R.B.); (C.C.V.)
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Departamento de Farmácia, Campus Bacanga, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (J.R.B.); (C.C.V.)
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- Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Departamento de Farmácia, Campus Bacanga, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, São Luís 65080-805, Maranhão, Brazil; (J.R.B.); (C.C.V.)
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Vazquez L, Armada D, Celeiro M, Dagnac T, Llompart M. Evaluating the Presence and Contents of Phytochemicals in Honey Samples: Phenolic Compounds as Indicators to Identify Their Botanical Origin. Foods 2021; 10:foods10112616. [PMID: 34828899 PMCID: PMC8625021 DOI: 10.3390/foods10112616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Honey is a natural product well known for its beneficial properties. It contains phytochemicals, a wide class of nutraceuticals found in plants, including compounds with highly demonstrated antimicrobial and antioxidant capacities as phenolic compounds and flavonoids. The main goal of this work is the development of a miniaturized and environmentally friendly methodology to obtain the phenolic profile of Galician honeys (Northwest Spain) from different varieties such as honeydew, chestnut, eucalyptus, heather, blackberry and multi-floral. The total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity (AA) were also evaluated. As regards sample preparation, miniaturized vortex (VE) and ultrasound assisted extraction (UAE) employing aqueous-based solvents were performed. Individual quantification of 41 target phenolic compounds was carried out by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Results revealed the presence of 25 phenolic compounds in the 91 analyzed samples, reaching concentrations up to 252 µg g−1. Statistical tools such as analysis of variance (ANOVA) and principal component analysis (PCA) were employed to obtain models that allowed classifying the different honeys according to their botanical origin. Obtained results, based on TPC, AA and ∑phenolic compounds showed that significant differences appeared depending on the honey variety, being several of the identified phenol compounds being responsible of the main differentiation.
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- Lua Vazquez
- CRETUS, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, E-15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (L.V.); (D.A.); (M.C.)
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- CRETUS, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, E-15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (L.V.); (D.A.); (M.C.)
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- CRETUS, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, E-15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (L.V.); (D.A.); (M.C.)
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- Galician Agency for Food Quality-Agronomic and Agrarian Research Centre (AGACAL-CIAM), Unit of Food and Feed Safety and Organic Contaminants, Apartado 10, E-15080 A Coruña, Spain
- Correspondence: (T.D.); (M.L.)
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- CRETUS, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, E-15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (L.V.); (D.A.); (M.C.)
- Correspondence: (T.D.); (M.L.)
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Scepankova H, Pinto CA, Paula V, Estevinho LM, Saraiva JA. Conventional and emergent technologies for honey processing: A perspective on microbiological safety, bioactivity, and quality. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2021; 20:5393-5420. [PMID: 34626076 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Honey is a natural food of worldwide economic importance. Over the last decades, its potential for food, medical, cosmetical, and biotechnological applications has been widely explored. One of the major safety issues regarding such applications is its susceptibility to being contaminated with bacterial and fungi spores, including pathogenic ones, which may impose a hurdle to its consumption in a raw state. Another factor that makes this product particularly challenging relies on its high sugar content, which will lead to the formation of hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) when heated (due to Maillard reactions). Moreover, honey's bioactivity is known to be affected when it goes through thermal processing due to its unstable and thermolabile components. Therefore, proper food processing methodologies are of utmost importance not only to ensure honey safety but also to provide a high-quality product with low content of HMF and preserved biological properties. As so, emerging food processing technologies have been employed to improve the safety and quality of raw honey, allowing, for example, to reduce/avoid the exposure time to high processing temperatures, with consequent impact on the formation of HMF. This review aims to gather the literature available regarding the use of conventional and emergent food processing technologies (both thermal and nonthermal food processing technologies) for honey decontamination, preservation/enhancement of honey biological activity, as well as the sensorial attributes.
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- Hana Scepankova
- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Chemistry Department, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Chemistry Department, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Chemistry Department, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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Sergazy S, Gulyayev A, Amangeldiyeva A, Nurgozhina A, Nurgaziyev M, Shulgau Z, Chulenbayeva L, Khassenbekova Z, Kushugulova A, Aljofan M. Antiradical and Cytoprotective Properties of Allium nutans L. Honey Against CCL4-Induced Liver Damage in Rats. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:687763. [PMID: 34616291 PMCID: PMC8488157 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.687763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The aim of this study is determine the in vitro and in vivo antiradical properties and the cytoprotective activity of Allium nutans L. honey extract. The antiradical properties of the extracts were investigated in rabbit alveolar macrophages and human foreskin fibroblast (hFFs) cells in the presence of doxorubicin, a cytotoxic substance using DPPH and ABTS assays. The cytoprotective activities were determined using 18 Wistar rats divided into three different groups, a negative control, and two other groups with experimentally induced hepatotoxicity by a single intraperitoneal injection of 50% carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) oil solution. A positive control group, received drinking water only and an experimental group that was treated with Allium nutans L. honey extracts for 7 days. In vitro treatment with Allium nutans L. honey extracts resulted in 78% reduction in radical activity in DPPH and 91.6% inhibition using the ABTS. Also, honey extracts were able to preserve 100% of cell viability in the presence of the cytotoxic, doxorubicin. Furthermore, the treatment with honey extracts resulted in a significant reduction in damage to the structure of liver tissue, as well significant reduction in the levels of ALT and AST in the experimental group compared to the control group.
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- Shynggys Sergazy
- National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.,Kazakhstan Association of Researchers of the Human Microbiome, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.,Kazakhstan Association of Researchers of the Human Microbiome, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Kazakhstan Association of Researchers of the Human Microbiome, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.,Kazakhstan Association of Researchers of the Human Microbiome, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.,Kazakhstan Association of Researchers of the Human Microbiome, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- National Center for Biotechnology, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.,Kazakhstan Association of Researchers of the Human Microbiome, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.,Kazakhstan Association of Researchers of the Human Microbiome, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Nazarbayaev University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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KARATAŞ Ş, AKTÜMSEK A, DURU ME. INVESTIGATION OF BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF MONOFLORAL HONEY PRODUCED IN SOUTH WESTERN ANATOLIA. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SECONDARY METABOLITE 2021. [DOI: 10.21448/ijsm.909460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Colonges K, Jimenez JC, Saltos A, Seguine E, Loor Solorzano RG, Fouet O, Argout X, Assemat S, Davrieux F, Cros E, Boulanger R, Lanaud C. Two Main Biosynthesis Pathways Involved in the Synthesis of the Floral Aroma of the Nacional Cocoa Variety. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 12:681979. [PMID: 34630447 PMCID: PMC8498224 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.681979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Theobroma cacao is the only source that allows the production of chocolate. It is of major economic importance for producing countries such as Ecuador, which is the third-largest cocoa producer in the world. Cocoa is classified into two groups: bulk cocoa and aromatic fine flavour cocoa. In contrast to bulk cocoa, fine flavour cocoa is characterised by fruity and floral notes. One of the characteristics of Nacional cocoa, the emblematic cocoa of Ecuador, is its aromatic ARRIBA flavour. This aroma is mainly composed of floral notes whose genetic and biochemical origin is not well-known. This research objective is to study the genetic and biochemical determinism of the floral aroma of modern Nacional cocoa variety from Ecuador. Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS) was conducted on a population of 152 genotypes of cocoa trees belonging to the population variety of modern Nacional. Genome-Wide Association Study was conducted by combining SSR and SNP genotyping, assaying biochemical compounds (in roasted and unroasted beans), and sensory evaluations from various tastings. This analysis highlighted different areas of association for all types of traits. In a second step, a search for candidate genes in these association zones was undertaken, which made it possible to find genes potentially involved in the biosynthesis pathway of the biochemical compound identified in associations. Our results show that two biosynthesis pathways seem to be mainly related to the floral note of Nacional cocoa: the monoterpene biosynthesis pathway and the L-phenylalanine degradation pathway. As already suggested, the genetic background would therefore appear as largely explaining the floral note of cocoa.
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- Kelly Colonges
- Cirad, UMR Amélioration Génétique et Adaptation des Plantes Méditerranéennes et Tropicales, Montpellier, France
- Amélioration Génétique et Adaptation des Plantes Méditerranéennes et Tropicales, Univ Montpellier, Cirad, INRAE, Institut Agro, Montpellier, France
- Cirad, UMR Qualisud, Montpellier, France
- Qualisud, Univ Montpellier, Avignon Université, Cirad, Institut Agro, IRD, Université de La Réunion, Montpellier, France
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- Cocoa and Coffee Research Program, Instituto Nacional de Investigacion Agropecurias, Quito, Ecuador
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- Cocoa and Coffee Research Program, Instituto Nacional de Investigacion Agropecurias, Quito, Ecuador
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- Cirad, UMR Amélioration Génétique et Adaptation des Plantes Méditerranéennes et Tropicales, Montpellier, France
- Amélioration Génétique et Adaptation des Plantes Méditerranéennes et Tropicales, Univ Montpellier, Cirad, INRAE, Institut Agro, Montpellier, France
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- Cirad, UMR Amélioration Génétique et Adaptation des Plantes Méditerranéennes et Tropicales, Montpellier, France
- Amélioration Génétique et Adaptation des Plantes Méditerranéennes et Tropicales, Univ Montpellier, Cirad, INRAE, Institut Agro, Montpellier, France
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- Cirad, UMR Qualisud, Montpellier, France
- Qualisud, Univ Montpellier, Avignon Université, Cirad, Institut Agro, IRD, Université de La Réunion, Montpellier, France
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- Cirad, UMR Qualisud, Montpellier, France
- Qualisud, Univ Montpellier, Avignon Université, Cirad, Institut Agro, IRD, Université de La Réunion, Montpellier, France
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- Cirad, UMR Qualisud, Montpellier, France
- Qualisud, Univ Montpellier, Avignon Université, Cirad, Institut Agro, IRD, Université de La Réunion, Montpellier, France
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- Cirad, UMR Qualisud, Montpellier, France
- Qualisud, Univ Montpellier, Avignon Université, Cirad, Institut Agro, IRD, Université de La Réunion, Montpellier, France
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- Cirad, UMR Amélioration Génétique et Adaptation des Plantes Méditerranéennes et Tropicales, Montpellier, France
- Amélioration Génétique et Adaptation des Plantes Méditerranéennes et Tropicales, Univ Montpellier, Cirad, INRAE, Institut Agro, Montpellier, France
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Scepankova H, Combarros-Fuertes P, Fresno JM, Tornadijo ME, Dias MS, Pinto CA, Saraiva JA, Estevinho LM. Role of Honey in Advanced Wound Care. Molecules 2021; 26:4784. [PMID: 34443372 PMCID: PMC8398244 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26164784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Honey is a natural product rich in several phenolic compounds, enzymes, and sugars with antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial potential. Indeed, the development of honey-based adhesives for wound care and other biomedical applications are topics being widely investigated over the years. Some of the advantages of the use of honey for wound-healing solutions are the acceleration of dermal repair and epithelialization, angiogenesis promotion, immune response promotion and the reduction in healing-related infections with pathogenic microorganisms. This paper reviews the main role of honey on the development of wound-healing-based applications, the main compounds responsible for the healing capacity, how the honey origin can influence the healing properties, also highlighting promising results in in vitro and in vivo trials. The challenges in the use of honey for wound healing are also covered and discussed. The delivery methodology (direct application, incorporated in fibrous membranes and hydrogels) is also presented and discussed.
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- Hana Scepankova
- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (H.S.); (C.A.P.); (J.A.S.)
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Campus de Vegazana, University of León, 24071 León, Spain; (P.C.-F.); (J.M.F.); (M.E.T.)
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Campus de Vegazana, University of León, 24071 León, Spain; (P.C.-F.); (J.M.F.); (M.E.T.)
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Campus de Vegazana, University of León, 24071 León, Spain; (P.C.-F.); (J.M.F.); (M.E.T.)
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- CIMO, Mountain Research Center, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Campus Santa Apolónia, 5301-855 Bragança, Portugal;
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (H.S.); (C.A.P.); (J.A.S.)
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (H.S.); (C.A.P.); (J.A.S.)
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- CIMO, Mountain Research Center, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Campus Santa Apolónia, 5301-855 Bragança, Portugal;
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Chen H, Xu Q, Jia Y, Chen S, Zhang Y, Guo P, Li X, Wu H. Improved KS-GMM algorithm applied in classification and recognition of honey based on laser-induced fluorescence spectra. APPLIED OPTICS 2021; 60:6140-6146. [PMID: 34613278 DOI: 10.1364/ao.428292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) technique, which has been widely used for food testing, can be combined with various algorithms to classify and recognize different kinds of honey. This paper proposes the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test-Gaussian mixture model (KS-GMM) algorithm, which is coupled with the LIF technique to realize accurate classification and recognition of different types of pure honey. The experiments are designed and carried out to obtain a set of LIF spectrum data from various honey and syrup samples. The proposed KS-GMM algorithm is applied for classification and recognition, with GMM, k-nearest neighbor (kNN), and decision tree algorithms as cross-validation methods. By comparing recognition results of training sets containing different amounts of data, it is found that the KS-GMM algorithm exhibits a maximum recognition accuracy of 96.52%. The research results prove that the KS-GMM algorithm outperforms, to the best of our knowledge, the other three algorithms in classifying and recognizing the honey types.
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Monofloral Honeys as a Potential Source of Natural Antioxidants, Minerals and Medicine. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10071023. [PMID: 34202118 PMCID: PMC8300703 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10071023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background: vegetative diversity is based on different climate and geographical origins. In terms of beekeeping, herbal diversity is strongly correlated to the production of a wide variety of honey. Therefore, based on the existing plant diversity in each country, multiple honey varieties are produced with different health characteristics. While beekeeping potential and consumption preferences are reflected in products’ variety, this leads to an increase in the region’s economy and extensive export. In the last years, monofloral honey has gained interest from consumers and especially in the medicinal field due to the presence of phytochemicals which are directly linked to health benefits, wound healing, antioxidant, anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities. Scope and approach: this review aims to highlight the physicochemical properties, mineral profiles and antioxidant activities of selected monofloral honeys based on their botanical and geographical origin. Moreover, this review focuses on the intercorrelation between monofloral honey’s antioxidant compounds and in vitro and in vivo activities, focusing on the apoptosis and cell proliferation inhibition in various cell lines, with a final usage of honey as a potential therapeutic product in the fight towards reducing tumor growth. Key findings and conclusions: multiple studies have demonstrated that monofloral honeys have different physicochemical structures and bioactive compounds. Useful chemical markers to distinguish between monofloral honeys were evidenced, such as: 2-methoxybenzoic acid and trimethoxybenzoic acid are distinctive to Manuka honey while 4-methoxyphenylacetic acid is characteristic to Kanuka honey. Furthermore, resveratrol, epigallocatechin and pinostrobin are markers distinct to Sage honey, whereas carvacrol and thymol are found in Ziziphus honey. Due to their polyphenolic profile, monofloral honeys have significant antioxidant activity, as well as antidiabetic, antimicrobial and anticancer activities. It was demonstrated that Pine honey decreased the MDA and TBARS levels in liver, kidney, heart and brain tissues, whereas Malicia honey reduced the low-density lipoprotein level. Consumption of Clover, Acacia and Gelam honeys reduced the weight and adiposity, as well as trygliceride levels. Furthermore, the antiproliferative effect of chrysin, a natural flavone in Acacia honey, was demonstrated in human (A375) and murine (B16-F1) melanoma cell lines, whereas caffeic acid, a phenolic compound found in Kelulut honey, proves to be significant candidate in the chemoprevention of colon cancer. Based on these features, the use of hiney in the medicinal field (apitherapy), and the widespread usage of natural product consumption, is gaining interest by each year.
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Wu J, Yang R, Liu J, Huang X. Easy fabrication of aminated graphene oxide functionalized magnetic nanocomposite for efficient preconcentration of phenolic acids prior to HPLC determination: Application in tea-derived wines. Talanta 2021; 228:122246. [PMID: 33773746 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.122246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2021] [Revised: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In this study, aminated graphene oxide functionalized magnetic nanocomposite (AGMN) was facilely synthesized by one-pot hydrothermal approach and acted as the extraction phase of magnetic solid phase extraction (MSPE) of phenolic acids (PAs). Characterization results revealed that the AGMN possessed satisfying saturation magnetism and abundant functional groups. Under the optimal extraction parameters, the proposed AGMN/MSPE presented high enrichment capability to PAs. Sensitive and dependable method for measurement of PAs in wine was proposed by the combination of AGMN/MSPE and HPLC/DAD. Limits of detection and limits of quantification were in the ranges of 0.031-0.23 μg/L and 0.10-0.78 μg/L, respectively, and the RSDs for approach precision varied from 1.8% to 8.9%. Recoveries at low, medium and high fortified levels varied from 84.6% to 116%. The suggested method was used to quantify investigated PAs in ten kinds of Tieguanyin tea-derived wines, and found the contents of PAs in wines were related to the quality of tea-leaves and alcohol content.
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- Jiangyi Wu
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Coastal Ecology and Environmental Studies, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Coastal Ecology and Environmental Studies, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Coastal Ecology and Environmental Studies, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Coastal Ecology and Environmental Studies, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China.
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Kamarajah SK, Bundred JR, Manas D, White SA. A Network Meta-Analysis of Induction Immunosuppression for Simultaneous Pancreas-Kidney Transplant From Randomized Clinical Trials. EXP CLIN TRANSPLANT 2021; 19:397-404. [PMID: 34053419 DOI: 10.6002/ect.2020.0231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Induction immunosuppression for simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant has helped reduce graft loss due to early rejection. Both thymoglobulin and interleukin 2 receptor antagonists are the most commonly used induction agents; however, some high-volume centers prefer alemtuzumab.Thisnetwork meta-analysis aimedto compare differentinductionregimens for simultaneouspancreaskidney transplantin terms ofbothpancreas and patient graft survival, as well to assess acute rejection. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic review was conducted to identify randomized clinical trials up to October 31, 2019, that examined induction regimens for simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant. Study characteristics, postoperative data (patient, pancreas, and kidney graft survival), complications (eg, bleeding), infection rates, and malignancy rates were extracted. We compared all regimens using randomeffects network meta-analyses to maintain randomization within trials. RESULTS This study identified 7 randomized clinical trials that involved 536 patients, which reported 5 induction regimens. These regimens included antithymocyte globulin (97 patients), alemtuzumab (42 patients), 2 doses (113 patients) or 5 doses (164 patients) of daclizumab, and no induction therapy (120 patients). In the network meta-analysis, a regimen with 2 doses of daclizumab was consistently ranked first for patient survival and kidney and pancreas graft survival. In contrast, alemtuzumab was ranked best for acute rejection (both pancreas and kidney). Rates of majorinfection (ie, cytomegalovirus) and malignancy were reported in 3 studies, precluding a reliable analysis. CONCLUSIONS Daclizumab with 2 doses, given before simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant, was associated with the best rates of patient and graft survival. Despite the recent withdrawal of daclizumab, an alternative anti-interleukin 2 induction regimen (basiliximab) has demonstrated promising results in nonrandomized series, warranting that further highquality large-scale randomized clinical trials are still needed.
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- Sivesh K Kamarajah
- From the Department of HPB and Transplant Surgery, The Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear; and the Institute of Cellular Medicine, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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Kędzierska-Matysek M, Stryjecka M, Teter A, Skałecki P, Domaradzki P, Florek M. Relationships between the Content of Phenolic Compounds and the Antioxidant Activity of Polish Honey Varieties as a Tool for Botanical Discrimination. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26061810. [PMID: 33806954 PMCID: PMC8004674 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26061810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The study compared the content of eight phenolic acids and four flavonoids and the antioxidant activity of six Polish varietal honeys. An attempt was also made to determine the correlations between the antioxidant parameters of the honeys and their polyphenol profile using principal component analysis. Total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), antioxidant activity (ABTS) and reduction capacity (FRAP) were determined spectrophotometrically, and the phenolic compounds were determined using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The buckwheat honeys showed the strongest antioxidant activity, most likely because they had the highest concentrations of total phenols, total flavonoids, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, caffeic acid, p-coumaric acid, vanillic acid and chrysin. The principal component analysis (PCA) of the data showed significant relationships between the botanic origin of the honey, the total content of phenolic compounds and flavonoids and the antioxidant activity of the six Polish varietal honeys. The strongest, significant correlations were shown for parameters of antioxidant activity and TPC, TFC, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, caffeic acid and p-coumaric acid. Analysis of four principal components (explaining 86.9% of the total variance), as a classification tool, confirmed the distinctiveness of the Polish honeys in terms of their antioxidant activity and content of phenolic compounds.
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- Monika Kędzierska-Matysek
- Institute of Quality Assessment and Processing of Animal Products, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 13, 20-950 Lublin, Poland; (M.K.-M.); (A.T.); (P.S.); (P.D.)
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- Institute of Agricultural Sciences, State School of Higher Education in Chełm, Pocztowa 54, 22-100 Chełm, Poland;
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- Institute of Quality Assessment and Processing of Animal Products, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 13, 20-950 Lublin, Poland; (M.K.-M.); (A.T.); (P.S.); (P.D.)
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- Institute of Quality Assessment and Processing of Animal Products, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 13, 20-950 Lublin, Poland; (M.K.-M.); (A.T.); (P.S.); (P.D.)
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- Institute of Quality Assessment and Processing of Animal Products, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 13, 20-950 Lublin, Poland; (M.K.-M.); (A.T.); (P.S.); (P.D.)
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- Institute of Quality Assessment and Processing of Animal Products, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 13, 20-950 Lublin, Poland; (M.K.-M.); (A.T.); (P.S.); (P.D.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-81-4456621
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Chaharlangi M, Tashkhourian J, Bordbar MM, Brendel R, Weller P, Hemmateenejad B. A paper-based colorimetric sensor array for discrimination of monofloral European honeys based on gold nanoparticles and chemometrics data analysis. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2021; 247:119076. [PMID: 33157401 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2020.119076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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A sensitive and simple nanomaterial based colorimetric sensor array (NBCSA) was developed for discrimination of monofloral honey from various European countries based on three botanical origins as Acacia, Canola and Honeydew. The NBCSA was designed by spotting gold (AuNPs) and silver (AgNPs) nanoparticles synthesized using six different reducing and/or capping agents. The colour intensity of AuNPs represented differential changes when interacting with volatile organic compounds appeared in the headspace of the honey samples. The color difference maps, which are calculated as the difference between color intensity of the sensor before and after exposing to the sample vapors, were used as a fingerprint to discriminate the honey samples based on botanical origin. Classification was achieved utilizing data pre-processing and chemometrics data analysis. Fitting accuracies of 88% and 86% were obtained by partial least squares discriminant analysis and linear discriminant analysis whereas 100% was achieved using support vector machine.
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- Institute for Instrumental Analytics and Bioanalytics, Mannheim University of Applied Sciences, 68163 Mannheim, Germany
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- Institute for Instrumental Analytics and Bioanalytics, Mannheim University of Applied Sciences, 68163 Mannheim, Germany
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- Chemistry Department, Shiraz University, Shiraz 71454, Iran; Institute of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Technology Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany.
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Ismail NH, Ibrahim SF, Jaffar FHF, Mokhtar MH, Chin KY, Osman K. Augmentation of the Female Reproductive System Using Honey: A Mini Systematic Review. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26030649. [PMID: 33513715 PMCID: PMC7865304 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26030649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Phytochemical contents of honey are presumed to be beneficial to the female reproductive system (FRS). However, the biological effects of honey supplementation (HS) in vivo on the FRS remain unclear. This review aims to investigate the current literature on the effects of HS on the FRS, particularly on the sex hormone profile and reproductive organs (uterus and vagina). A systematic literature search using Scopus, MEDLINE via Ovid and Cochrane Library databases was conducted. Records were screened and identified for preclinical and clinical studies addressing the effects of HS on the FRS. Data on populations, interventions, outcomes and methodological quality were extracted. Studies were synthesised using tables and written summaries. Of the 198 identified records, six fulfilled the inclusion criteria. All six records were used for data extraction: two experimental studies using rats as the model organism and four human clinical studies of honey on female reproductive health. HS elevated the progesterone levels, restrained body weight increase, prevented uterine and vaginal atrophies in ovariectomised rats, attenuated symptoms of candidiasis and improved oxidative status in patients. Current evidence shows that short-term HS following surgical or physiological menopause exerts an oestrogenic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect on the FRS. However, insufficient long-term studies preclude any definitive conclusions.
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- Nur Hilwani Ismail
- School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam 40450, Malaysia;
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia; (S.F.I.); (F.H.F.J.); (M.H.M.)
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia; (S.F.I.); (F.H.F.J.); (M.H.M.)
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia; (S.F.I.); (F.H.F.J.); (M.H.M.)
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia; (S.F.I.); (F.H.F.J.); (M.H.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;
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- Centre of Diagnostic Science and Applied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Malaysia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +603-8921-3506
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Flavonoids as natural phenolic compounds and their role in therapeutics: an overview. FUTURE JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2021; 7:25. [PMID: 33495733 PMCID: PMC7816146 DOI: 10.1186/s43094-020-00161-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background Natural plants and plant-derived formulations have been used by mankind from the ancient period of time. For the past few years, many investigations elaborated the therapeutic potential of various secondary chemicals present in the plants. Literature revealed that the various secondary metabolites, viz. phenolics and flavonoids, are responsible for a variety of therapeutic action in humans. Main body In the present review, an attempt has been made to compile the exploration of natural phenolic compounds with major emphasis on flavonoids and their therapeutic potential too. Interestingly, long-term intake of many dietary foods (rich in phenolics) proved to be protective against the development and management of diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative diseases, etc. Conclusion This review presents an overview of flavonoid compounds to use them as a potential therapeutic alternative in various diseases and disorders. In addition, the present understanding of phenolics and flavonoids will serve as the basis for the next scientific studies.
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Although nectar is consumed, primarily as a supplemental food, by a broad range of insects spanning at least five orders, it is processed and stored by only a small number of species, most of which are bees and wasps in the superfamily Apoidea. Within this group, Apis mellifera has evolved remarkable adaptations facilitating nectar processing and storage; in doing so, this species utilizes the end product, honey, for diverse functions with few if any equivalents in other phytophagous insects. Honey and its phytochemical constituents, some of which likely derive from propolis, have functional significance in protecting honey bees against microbial pathogens, toxins, and cold stress, as well as in regulating development and adult longevity. The distinctive properties of A. mellifera honey appear to have arisen in multiple ways, including genome modification; partnerships with microbial symbionts; and evolution of specialized behaviors, including foraging for substances other than nectar. That honey making by A. mellifera involves incorporation of exogenous material other than nectar, as well as endogenous products such as antimicrobial peptides and royal jelly, suggests that regarding honey as little more than a source of carbohydrates for bees is a concept in need of revision.
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- May R Berenbaum
- Department of Entomology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, USA;
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- Department of Entomology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, USA;
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Starowicz M, Granvogl M. Trends in food science & technology an overview of mead production and the physicochemical, toxicological, and sensory characteristics of mead with a special emphasis on flavor. Trends Food Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2020.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Osés SM, Nieto S, Rodrigo S, Pérez S, Rojo S, Sancho MT, Fernández-Muiño MÁ. Authentication of strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L.) honeys from southern Europe based on compositional parameters and biological activities. FOOD BIOSCI 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2020.100768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Potential of Propolis Extract as a Natural Antioxidant and Antimicrobial in Gelatin Films Applied to Rainbow Trout ( Oncorhynchus mykiss) Fillets. Foods 2020; 9:foods9111584. [PMID: 33139596 PMCID: PMC7693740 DOI: 10.3390/foods9111584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 10/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Usage of edible films and coatings alone or incorporated with natural extracts are a new approach to preservation and packaging of food. In this study, therefore, the microbiological, chemical quality, and sensorial changes of rainbow trout fillets coated with gelatin films supplemented with propolis extract (PE) (2, 8, 16%), as a source of polyphenols, were determined during 15 days of refrigerated storage (4 ± 1 °C). According to peroxide value (PV) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) assays, lipid oxidation was delayed in the fillets coated with gelatin films incorporated with PE comparing with the control and gelatin-coated (without PE) fillets. The total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) value of rainbow trout fillets showed an increase in all groups at the end of storage, observing the lowest values in the fillets coated with gelatin films prepared with 16% PE. Gelatin films enriched with PE had great inhibitory effects on the microbial growth in rainbow trout fillets. The addition of PE enhanced the effectiveness of gelatin films and delayed the lipid oxidation and sensory and microbial deterioration in trout fillets coated with these films. Thus, PE can be recommended to be used as a natural antioxidant and antimicrobial additive with gelatin films to maintain rainbow trout fillet quality.
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Bednarek M, Szwengiel A. Distinguishing between saturated and unsaturated meads based on their chemical characteristics. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2020.109962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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González-Ceballos L, Cavia MDM, Fernández-Muiño MA, Osés SM, Sancho MT, Ibeas S, García FC, García JM, Vallejos S. A simple one-pot determination of both total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of honey by polymer chemosensors. Food Chem 2020; 342:128300. [PMID: 33060001 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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We have developed a new method for the rapid (2 h) and inexpensive (materials cost < 0.02 €/sample) "2-in-1" determination of the total phenolic content (TPC) and the antioxidant activity (AOX) in honey samples. The method is based on hydrophilic colorimetric films with diazonium groups, which react with phenols rendering highly colored azo groups. The TPC of the sample is correlated to its trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC). The intensity of the color allows us to determine both TPC and TEAC of the sample by the analysis of a picture taken with a smartphone that is analysed by the use of the color-definition-parameters (RGB). The controlled light conditions and the systematic use of the same camera avoid the periodical calibration of the system improving the efficiency of the method. Thus, it is a simple method carried out by non-specialized personnel and it involves much lower money and time investment compared to traditional methods.
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- Lara González-Ceballos
- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza de Misael Bañuelos s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain
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- Departamento de Biotecnología y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza de Misael Bañuelos s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain
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- Departamento de Biotecnología y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza de Misael Bañuelos s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain
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- Departamento de Biotecnología y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza de Misael Bañuelos s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain
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- Departamento de Biotecnología y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza de Misael Bañuelos s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza de Misael Bañuelos s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza de Misael Bañuelos s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza de Misael Bañuelos s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Burgos, Plaza de Misael Bañuelos s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain.
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Kozłowicz K, Różyło R, Gładyszewska B, Matwijczuk A, Gładyszewski G, Chocyk D, Samborska K, Piekut J, Smolewska M. Identification of sugars and phenolic compounds in honey powders with the use of GC-MS, FTIR spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. Sci Rep 2020; 10:16269. [PMID: 33004933 PMCID: PMC7529813 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-73306-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
This work aimed at the chemical and structural characterization of powders obtained from chestnut flower honey (HFCh) and honey with Inca berry (HBlu). Honey powders were obtained by spray drying technique at low temperature (80/50 °C) with dehumidified air. Maltodextrin (DE 15) was used as a covering agent. The isolation and evaluation of phenolic compounds and sugars were done by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis. Scanning electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction were performed to determine the morphology of the studied honey powders. The obtained results showed that the content of simple sugars amounted to 72.4 and 90.2 g × 100 g-1 in HFCh and HBlu, respectively. Glucose was found to be the dominant sugar with a concentration of 41.3 and 51.6 g × 100 g-1 in HFCh and HBlu, respectively. 3-Phenyllactic acid and ferulic acid were most frequently found in HFCh powder, whereas m-coumaric acid, benzoic acid, and cinnamic acid were the most common in HBlu powder. The largest changes in the FTIR spectra occurred in the following range of wavenumbers: 3335, 1640, and below 930 cm-1. The X-ray diffraction profiles revealed wide peaks, suggesting that both honey powders are amorphous and are characterized by a short-range order only.
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Affiliation(s)
- Katarzyna Kozłowicz
- Department of Biological Bases of Food and Feed Technologies, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Głęboka Str. 28, 20-612, Lublin, Poland
| | - Renata Różyło
- Department of Food Engineering and Machines, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Głęboka Str. 28, 20-612, Lublin, Poland.
| | - Bożena Gładyszewska
- Department of Biophysics, University of Life Sciences, Akademicka 13, 20-950, Lublin, Poland
| | - Arkadiusz Matwijczuk
- Department of Biophysics, University of Life Sciences, Akademicka 13, 20-950, Lublin, Poland
| | - Grzegorz Gładyszewski
- Department of Applied Physics, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka 38, 20-618, Lublin, Poland
| | - Dariusz Chocyk
- Department of Applied Physics, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka 38, 20-618, Lublin, Poland
| | - Katarzyna Samborska
- Department of Food Engineering and Process Management, Institute of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW, Nowoursynowska Str. 159C, 02-776, Warsaw, Poland
| | - Jolanta Piekut
- Department of Agri-Food Engineering and Environmental Management, Białystok University of Technology, Wiejska Str. 45E, 15-351, Białystok, Poland
| | - Marzena Smolewska
- Faculty Chemical Laboratory, Białystok University of Technology, Wiejska Str. 45E, 15-351, Białystok, Poland
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