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Kamble M, Singh A, Singh SV, Upadhyay A, Kondepudi KK, Chinchkar AV. Effect of gastrointestinal resistant encapsulate matrix on spray dried microencapsulated Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG powder and its characterization. Food Res Int 2024; 192:114804. [PMID: 39147504 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
Abstract
This study investigated spray drying a method for microencapsulating Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG using a gastrointestinal resistant composite matrix. An encapsulate composite matrix comprising green banana flour (GBF) blended with maltodextrin (MD) and gum arabic (GA). The morphology of resulted microcapsules revealed a near-spherical shape with slight dents and no surface cracks. Encapsulation efficiency and product yield varied significantly among the spray-dried microencapsulated probiotic powder samples (SMPPs). The formulation with the highest GBF concentration (FIV) exhibited maximum post-drying L. rhamnosus GG viability (12.57 ± 0.03 CFU/g) and best survivability during simulated gastrointestinal digestion (9.37 ± 0.05 CFU/g). Additionally, glass transition temperature (Tg) analysis indicated good thermal stability of SMPPs (69.3 - 92.9 ℃), while Fourier Transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed the structural integrity of functional groups within microcapsules. The SMPPs characterization also revealed significant variation in moisture content, water activity, viscosity, and particle size. Moreover, SMPPs exhibited differences in total phenolic and flavonoid, along with antioxidant activity and color values throughout the study. These results suggested that increasing GBF concentration within the encapsulating matrix, while reducing the amount of other composite materials, may offer enhanced protection to L. rhamnosus GG during simulated gastrointestinal conditions, likely due to the gastrointestinal resistance properties of GBF.
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- Meenatai Kamble
- Department of Food Science and Technology, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K), Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana 131028, India; Department of Food Technology, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522213, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Nawabganj, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208002, India.
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- Department of Food Technology and Management, Loyola Academy (Degree and PG College), Old Alwal, Secunderabad, Telangana 500010, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K), Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana 131028, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K), Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana 131028, India
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Jiang Q, Charoensiddhi S, Xue X, Sun B, Liu Y, El-Seedi HR, Wang K. A review on the gastrointestinal protective effects of tropical fruit polyphenols. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 63:7197-7223. [PMID: 36397724 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2145456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Tropical fruits are popular because of their unique, delicious flavors and good nutritional value. Polyphenols are considered to be the main bioactive ingredients in tropical fruits, and these exert a series of beneficial effects on the human gastrointestinal tract that can enhance intestinal health and prevent intestinal diseases. Moreover, they are distinct from the polyphenols in fruits grown in other geographical zones. Thus, the comprehensive effects of polyphenols in tropical fruits on gut health warrant in-depth review. This article reviews, first, the biological characteristics of several representative tropical fruits, including mango, avocado, noni, cashew apple, passion fruit and lychee; second, the types and content of the main polyphenols in these tropical fruits; third, the effects of each of these fruit polyphenols on gastrointestinal health; and, fourth, the protective mechanism of polyphenols. Polyphenols and their metabolites play a crucial role in the regulation of the gut microbiota, increasing intestinal barrier function, reducing oxidative stress, inhibiting the secretion of inflammatory factors and regulating immune function. Thus, review highlights the value of tropical fruits, highlighting their significance for future research on their applications as functional foods that are oriented to gastrointestinal protection.
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- Qianer Jiang
- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
- Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Uppsala University, Biomedical Centre, Uppsala, Sweden
- International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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Gupta G, Saxena S, Baranwal M, Reddy MS. In vitro evaluation of bioactive properties of banana sap. Biologia (Bratisl) 2022; 77:2989-3000. [PMID: 35814925 PMCID: PMC9251593 DOI: 10.1007/s11756-022-01159-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Banana sap is currently designated as a waste subsequent to utilization of pseudo stem in pulp and paper industry as well as other applications which is contributing to the environmental pollution. In the present study, banana sap and its crude extracts were evaluated for antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer properties. The role of oxidized and un-oxidized banana sap for its antimicrobial potential against a microbial test panel comprising gram positive as well as gram negative bacteria and Candida albicans using in vitro micro broth dilution assay. The un-oxidized banana sap exhibited a significantly higher antibacterial potential as evident by a lower minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) ranging between 15.625 to 62.5 mg/mL. In vitro radical scavenging activity of dichloromethane (DCM) extract of banana sap by DPPH method exhibited 54.62 ± 1.09 (µg/mL) IC50 value at the concentration of 1 mg/mL. Dichloromethane extract of banana sap showed maximum cytotoxic effect with human breast cancer (MCF-7) cell proliferation at the concentration of 100 µg/mL which was 78.37 ± 0.05% and the cytotoxic effect significantly increased with increasing concentration of banana sap extract. Furthermore, LCMS studies revealed the presence of bioactive compounds in dichloromethane extract of banana sap, such as rescinnamine derivative, dihydrorescinnamine and epimedin A. The present study suggested that banana sap is a promising source of bioactive compounds with relevant antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer properties.
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Joshi KB, Saraswat F, Nariya MB. Evaluation of acute toxicity and antiulcer activity of Pepgard tablet: An Ayurvedic formulation. Ayu 2022; 43:26-31. [PMID: 37554412 PMCID: PMC10405887 DOI: 10.4103/ayu.ayu_384_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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Background In traditional Indian medicine, several plants have been used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, including gastric ulcers. Pepgard tablet is an Ayurvedic compound formulation widely used in clinical practice as an antacid for treating nonulcer dyspepsia, gastroesophageal reflux, and drug-induced gastritis. Aim Evaluation of acute toxicity of Pepgard tablet and antiulcer activity against gastric ulcer induced by aspirin plus pyloric ligation in albino rats. Materials and methods Acute toxicity was studied as per OECD 425 guideline at a limit dose of 2000 mg/kg in female albino rats. Antiulcer activity was assessed by aspirin plus pyloric ligation model at two dose levels (90 and 180 mg/kg, po). Gastric juice parameters, stomach tissue parameters, and histopathological study along with an assessment of ulcer index were assessed. Results Pepgard did not produce any toxicity or lethality at a limit dose of 2000 mg/kg and was found safe in female albino rats. Pepgard at both dose levels showed an antiulcer effect as evidenced by an increase in pH value, decreased acidity, and peptic activity of gastric juice along with a decrease in ulcer index and increased antioxidant status of damaged gastric mucosa as revealed by an increase in catalase, glutathione, etc., in stomach homogenate of albino rats. Conclusion The present study of Pepgard tablet revealed its safety in acute toxicity studies and can be categorized as substances with low health hazard potential. Pepgard has been shown to be effective as an antacid, anti-ulcer, and to have gastroprotective effects against experimentally-induced ulcerogenesis in albino rats.
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- Khushbu Bakulbhai Joshi
- Department of Pharmacology Laboratory, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmacology Laboratory, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmacology Laboratory, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
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Tang M, Zhou X, Cai J, Chen G. Chemical constituents from the fresh flower buds of Musa nana and their chemotaxonomic significance. BIOCHEM SYST ECOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2021.104348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Sarma PP, Gurumayum N, Verma AK, Devi R. A pharmacological perspective of banana: implications relating to therapeutic benefits and molecular docking. Food Funct 2021; 12:4749-4767. [PMID: 33960338 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo00477h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Banana is one of the most nutritious fruits, as it is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, fatty acids, and minerals. Banana has been used in traditional medicines for managing coughs and colds, ulcers, burns, and diarrhea. Banana contains various bioactive compounds, such as alkaloids, phenols, flavonoids, tannins, and saponins, with reported therapeutic benefits, including antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial activities. The present review focuses on a comprehensive overview of the nutritional and biological properties and phytochemicals of different species of banana and its different parts. Although detailed characterization of the compounds that are present in many parts of the plant has been carried out, chemical profiling of the seed, pseudostem, and leaves of banana is lacking and requires further exploration. Moreover, the functions of the reported compounds were elucidated using computational tools, supporting their potential role in managing life-threatening diseases and physiological complications.
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- Partha Pratim Sarma
- Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Vigyan Path, Paschim Boragaon, Guwahati-781035, Assam, India. and Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Vigyan Path, Paschim Boragaon, Guwahati-781035, Assam, India.
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- Department of Zoology, Cell & Biochemical Technology Laboratory, Cotton University, Guwahati-781001, Assam, India.
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- Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Vigyan Path, Paschim Boragaon, Guwahati-781035, Assam, India. and Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Arabinogalactan in banana: Chemical characterization and pharmaceutical effects. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 167:1059-1065. [PMID: 33188809 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.11.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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It is generally recognized that banana has diverse health benefits. However, most of the molecules responsible for the health benefits remain unknown. In this work, an important polysaccharide was extracted from banana and purified. The molecular weight was determined to be 526.2 kDa. It was identified by chemical and spectroscopic methods as arabinogalactan with β-D-(1→6)-galactan as backbone. This arabinogalactan was comprised of three monosaccharides, including Ara, Gal and GlcA with a relatively molar ratio of 5.8: 5.9: 1.0. The side chains were identified to be α-L-Araf-(1→, β-D-GlcpA-(1→, α-L-Araf-(1→5)-α-L-Araf-(1→ and α-D-Galp-(1→3)-α-L-Araf-(1→. They were linked to β-D-(1→6)-galactan at O-3, respectively. The putative structure was drawn as below. This arabinogalactan could induce NO production. It could also inhibit ROS production with a dose-dependent behaviour.
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Wei G, Ye Y, Yan X, Chao X, Yang F, Wang M, Zhang W, Yuan C, Zeng Q. Effect of banana pulp dietary fibers on metabolic syndrome and gut microbiota diversity in high-fat diet mice. J Food Biochem 2020; 44:e13362. [PMID: 32662541 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2020] [Revised: 06/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Banana (Musa nana Lour.) have the effect of anti-obesity and lipid modulating properties. However, the influences of banana pulp dietary fibers (BP-DF) on metabolic syndrome (MetS) and gut microbiota (GM) are unknown. In this research, we explore a novel strategy for dietary BP-DF on attenuation of lipid metabolic disease, GM disorder, and associated mechanisms in high-fat diet (HFD) mice. BP-DF can strongly suppress on HFD caused body weight and epididymal fat mass gain, and significantly improved serum lipid profiles, liver lipid profiles, and intestinal function. BP-DF also significantly improved fecal short-chain fatty acids formation and fecal ammonia content. BP-DF impacted the intestinal microorganism at all kinds of taxonomic levels by increasing the proportions of beneficial Lactobacillus, Bacteroidales _S24_7_group, and Alloprevotella and decreasing the disease or obesity associated Sutterella, Streptococcaceae, and Erysipelotrichaceae. The experiments show that BP-DF may use as a functional ingredient for preventing obesity, MetS, and intestinal microorganism imbalance. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Obesity result in many metabolic complications, and it poses a great threat to people's health. Nowadays, the introduction of DF may lead to the development of a new strategy in the treatment of obesity and its metabolic syndrome. Our experiments findings show that BP-DF may use as a functional ingredient for preventing obesity, MetS, and intestinal microorganism imbalance. Therefore, BP-DF can be applied to the development and production of functional food, and can also be used as an important food functional ingredient, which can be added to various food, such as bread, noodles, baked goods, cakes, etc., to improve its nutritional value.
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- Guohua Wei
- School of Food and Biology Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China.,Engineering Research Center of Biology, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Food and Biology Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China.,Engineering Research Center of Biology, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Food and Biology Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China.,Engineering Research Center of Biology, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Food and Biology Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China.,Engineering Research Center of Biology, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Food and Biology Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China.,Engineering Research Center of Biology, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Food and Biology Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China.,Engineering Research Center of Biology, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Food and Biology Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China.,Engineering Research Center of Biology, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Food and Biology Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China.,Engineering Research Center of Biology, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- School of Food and Biology Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China.,Engineering Research Center of Biology, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, China
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Abstract
Background:
Peptic ulcer is a deep gastrointestinal erosion disorder that involves
the entire mucosal thickness and can even penetrate the muscular mucosa. Nowadays, several
plants and compounds derived from it have been screened for their antiulcer activity. In
the last few years, there has been an exponential growth in the field of herbal medicine. This
field has gained popularity in both developing and developed countries because of their natural
origin and less side effects.
Objective:
This review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of currently available
knowledge of medicinal plants and phytoconstituents reported for their anti-ulcer properties.
Methods:
The worldwide accepted database like SCOPUS, PUBMED, SCIELO, NISCAIR,
ScienceDirect, Springerlink, Web of Science, Wiley, SciFinder and Google Scholar were
used to retrieve available published literature.
Results:
A comprehensive review of the present paper is an attempt to list the plants with
antiulcer activity. The review narrates the dire need to explore potential chemical moieties
that exert an antiulcer effect, from unexploited traditional plants. Furthermore, the present
study reveals the intense requirement to exploit the exact mechanism through which either
the plant extracts or their active constituents exhibit their antiulcer properties.
Conclusion:
This article is the compilation of the plants and its constituents reported for the
treatment of peptic ulcers. The Comprehensive data will surely attract the number of investigators
to initiate further research that might lead to the drugs for the treatment of ulcers. As
sufficient scientific data is not available on plants, most of the herbals cannot be recommended
for the treatment of diseases. This can be achieved by research on pure chemical
structures derived from plants or to prepare new lead compounds with proven beneficial
preclinical in vitro and in vivo effects. However, a lot remains to be done in further investigations
for the better status of medicinal plants.
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- Minky Mukhija
- Ch. Devi Lal College of Pharmacy, Buria Road, Bhagwangarh, Jagadhri-135003, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sardar Bhagwan Singh Post Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences and Research, Balawala, Dehradun-248001, India
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Ijioma SN, Osim EE, Nwankwo AA, Nwosu CO, Ekeleme CM. Antioxidant potentials and effects on the hematology and osmotic fragility scores of a polyherbal formulation used in Southeast Nigeria. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2019; 30:jbcpp-2017-0099. [PMID: 31314739 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp-2017-0099] [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: 07/03/2017] [Accepted: 04/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background In this study, the hematological and antioxidant potential as well as the osmotic fragility effects of a Nigerian polyherbal formulation were evaluated. Materials and methods A total of 40 fats were divided into four groups of 10 rats each. Group 1 served as the control group, and the rest were assigned increasing daily oral administration of the extract for 28 days. At the end of treatment, blood was collected for hematological and osmotic fragility studies. The free radical scavenging effect of the extract was investigated via different in vitro models as well. Results Results showed that the nitric oxide scavenging and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) activities of the extract were significant (p < 0.05) and compared favorably with that of vitamin C. At 200 and 400 μg/mL, the nitric oxide scavenging activities for Ajumbise Polyherbal Extract (APE) were 60.71 ± 0.25% and 59.49 ± 0.98%, respectively, whereas for the same concentrations of vitamin C, 74.60 ± 0.25% and 85.24 ± 0.14 scavenging activities were obtained. The (DPPH) activity at 100 μg/mL was 81.24 ± 0.02% for the extract and 96.22 ± 0.18% for vitamin C. However, at all concentrations, the extract had significantly lower Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP) activity than vitamin C. Red blood cell counts (RBCC), hemoglobin and packed cell volume values (PCV) were significantly lowered only in groups treated with 400 and 800 mg/kg of the extract (p < 0.05), whereas other RBCC parameters and white blood cell counts (WBCC) were not significantly affected (p < 0.05). Platelet (PLT) count was also significantly lowered in all extract-treated groups. The extract also significantly reduced RBCC percentage hemolysis (p < 0.05). Conclusions Ajumbise polyherbal may be free of hematoxicity and may improve the integrity of the RBC membrane due to its appreciable antioxidant activity.
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- Solomon Nnah Ijioma
- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.,Department of Physiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
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- University of Calabar, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of medicine, Cross River State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
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- University of Calabar, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of medicine, Cross River State, Nigeria
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Apostolopoulos V, Antonipillai J, Tangalakis K, Ashton JF, Stojanovska L. Let's Go Bananas! Gren Bananas and their Health Benefits. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 38:147-151. [PMID: 28991769 DOI: 10.1515/prilozi-2017-0033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Bananas have enormous health benefits as a food for both animals and humans. They have been used as a complimentary medicine to treat pathological conditions since ancient times. Recently, there has been increased interest in the scientific validity of the beneficial effects of bananas in alleviating and treating disease conditions including, ulcers, infections, diabetes, diarrhea, colitis and blood pressure. Herein, we write on the potential therapeutic and functional benefits of certain species of bananas when consumed green as well as considering the properties of extracts from the non-fruit parts of the plant. We conclude that green bananas appear to deliver an array of health and therapeutic benefits.
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Amini Khoozani A, Birch J, Bekhit AEDA. Production, application and health effects of banana pulp and peel flour in the food industry. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2019; 56:548-559. [PMID: 30906012 PMCID: PMC6400781 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-018-03562-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 12/15/2018] [Accepted: 12/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The past 20 years has seen rapid development of value-added food products. Using largely wasted fruit by-products has created a potential for sustainable use of these edible materials. The high levels of antioxidant activity, phenolic compounds, dietary fibres and resistant starch in banana pulp and peel have made this tropical fruit an outstanding source of nutritive ingredient for enrichment of foodstuffs. Accordingly, processing of separate banana parts into flour has been of interest by many researchers using different methods (oven drying, spouted bed drier, ultrasound, pulsed vacuum oven, microwave, spray drying and lyophilization). Regarding the high level of bioactive compounds, especially resistant starch in banana flour, the application of its flour in starchy foods provides a great opportunity for product development, even in gluten free foods. This review aims to provide concise evaluation of the health benefits of banana bioactive components and covers a wide range of literature conducted on the application of different parts of banana and the flour produced at various ripeness stages in the food industry. Of particular interest, the impact of drying methods on banana flour properties are discussed.
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- Amir Amini Khoozani
- Department of Food Science, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054 New Zealand
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- Department of Food Science, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054 New Zealand
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Sidhu JS, Zafar TA. Bioactive compounds in banana fruits and their health benefits. FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/fqsafe/fyy019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- Jiwan S Sidhu
- Department of Food Science & Technology, College of Life Sciences, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, College of Life Sciences, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait
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Qamar S, Shaikh A. Therapeutic potentials and compositional changes of valuable compounds from banana- A review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2018.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Ijioma SN, Nwaogazi EN, Nwankwo AA, Oshilonya H, Ekeleme CM, Oshilonya LU. Histological exhibition of the gastroprotective effect of Moringa oleifera leaf extract. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [PMID: 29527150 PMCID: PMC5834558 DOI: 10.1007/s00580-017-2594-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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The gastroprotective activity of Moringa oleifera leaf extract against aspirin-induced ulcers was investigated in rats. Thirty (30) rats under starvation but with access to drinking water for 48 h were divided into 6 groups of 5 animals each. Animals in groups 1 and 2 were pretreated with 0.2 ml normal saline via the oral route. Group 3 received 32 mg/kg cimetidine while those in groups 4, 5 and 6 received oral Moringa leaf extract treatments at doses 200, 400 and 800 mg/kg body weight respectively. Thirty minutes after treatment, all animals in groups 2 to 6 were given 800 mg/kg Aspirin to induce ulcer. Results obtained showed complete erosion of the superficial epithelium with complete loss of the mucus globules and sloughing off of immediate underlying cells and sparsely distributed intraepithelial lymphocytes in the stomach of rats in which no treatment was given and significantly differed from those of the normal control animals which were essentially intact. No significant gastroprotection was observed in rats pretreated with the lowest dose of the extract (200 mg/kg) as a high degree of intestinal mucosal lesions and complete erosion of the surface epithelium with intraepithelial haemorrhage, moderate inflammation and tissue oedema were observed. Pretreatment with 400 mg/kg, however, offered a mild degree of protection with patches of surface epithelial protection and mucus globules, even though there was still predominant disintegration and sloughing off of superficial and underlying epithelial cells. The level of protection was sufficiently increased in animals treated with 800 mg/kg Moringa extract as there was increased protection of surface epithelium with more mucus globules and compared favourably with the effect of Cimetidine in which patches of intact superficial cells were observed. Moringa leaf extract may contain active agents with gastroprotective and mucus enhancing activities and could be harnessed into safe and potent treatment agents for ulcer in addition to providing template for the development of new antiulcer agents.
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- S N Ijioma
- 1Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia Nigeria.,2Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
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- Department of Physical and Health Education, Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, Imo Nigeria
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- 2Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
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- 4Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo Nigeria
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- 5Department of Biochemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia Nigeria
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- Department of Biology, College of Education, Agbo, Delta State Nigeria
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Bhinge SD, Bhutkar MA, Randive DS, Wadkar GH, Hasabe TS. In vitro hypoglycemic effects of unripe and ripe fruits of Musa sapientum. BRAZ J PHARM SCI 2018. [DOI: 10.1590/s2175-97902017000400159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Phenolics and essential mineral profile of organic acid pretreated unripe banana flour. Food Res Int 2018; 104:100-109. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2017.09.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2017] [Revised: 09/16/2017] [Accepted: 09/22/2017] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Harsha C, Banik K, Bordoloi D, Kunnumakkara AB. Antiulcer properties of fruits and vegetables: A mechanism based perspective. Food Chem Toxicol 2017; 108:104-119. [PMID: 28711545 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2017.07.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2016] [Revised: 05/19/2017] [Accepted: 07/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Gastric ulcer is the damage caused to mucosal layer of the stomach under the action of various factors like high levels of acid and pepsin, invasion by Helicobacter pylori, etc. Although most cases have been controlled and the rate of ulcer occurrence has reduced over the last few decades, gastric ulcer still holds a prime concern today. A range of palliative medicines comprising proton pump inhibitors, H2 receptor antagonists, COX-2 inhibitors (coxibs) is widely in use and patients have also been administered with acid suppression therapies. But these remedies aggravate the condition of patients causing severe side effects, or rather impart temporary relief. Therefore, it is highly imperative to develop safe and effective therapies for the treatment of gastric ulcer. Nature provides us various fruits and vegetables that can combat gastric ulcer through multiple mechanisms; predominantly via antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antisecretory, antimicrobial, anticholinergic and cytoprotective activity, inhibition of small intestinal propulsion etc. Various phytochemicals from fruits and vegetables such as phenolics, flavonoids, tannins and saponins play a vital role in the prevention and cure of gastric ulcer. This review is a compendium of all fruits and vegetables known for their profound antiulcer effect and their underlying mechanisms of action.
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- Choudhary Harsha
- Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India.
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Bi W, Hu L, Man MQ. ANTI-ULCEROGENIC EFFICACY AND MECHANISMS OF EDIBLE AND NATURAL INGREDIENTS IN NSAID-INDUCED ANIMAL MODELS. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL, COMPLEMENTARY, AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES 2017. [PMID: 28638885 PMCID: PMC5471470 DOI: 10.21010/ajtcam.v14i4.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Background: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a class of the most commonly used medicines and proven to be effective for certain disorders. Some people use NSAIDs on daily basis for preventive purpose. But a variety of severe side effects can be induced by NSAIDs. Studies have shown that edible natural ingredients exhibit preventive benefit of gastric ulcer. This paper reviews the efficacy and safety of edible natural ingredients in preventing the development of gastric ulcer induced by NSAIDs in animal models. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted on PubMed, using the terms “herbal medicines” and “gastric ulcer”, “herbal medicines” and “peptic ulcer”, “food” and “peptic ulcer”, “food” and “gastric ulcer”, “natural ingredient” and “peptic ulcer”, “natural ingredient” and “gastric ulcer”, “alternative medicine” and “peptic ulcer”, “alternative medicine” and “gastric ulcer”, “complementary medicine” and “peptic ulcer”, “complementary medicine” and “gastric ulcer” in papers published in English between January 1, 1960 and January 31, 2016, resulting in a total of 6146 articles containing these terms. After exclusion of studies not related prevention, not in NSAID model or using non-edible natural ingredients, 54 articles were included in this review. Results: Numerous studies have demonstrated that edible natural ingredients exhibit antiulcerogenic benefit in NSAID-induced animal models. The mechanisms by which edible, ingredient-induced anti-ulcerogenic effects include stimulation of mucous cell proliferation, antioxidation, inhibition of gastric acid secretion, as well as inhibition of H (+), K (+)- ATPase activities. Utilization of edible, natural ingredients could be a safe, valuable alternative to prevent the development of NSAID-induced gastric ulcer, particularly for the subjects who are long-term users of NSAIDs.
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- Weiping Bi
- Weihai Central Hospital, Wendeng City, Shandong, 264400, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology and Immunology, Basic Medical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, P. R. China
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- Dermatology Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center San Francisco, and Department of Dermatology, University of California San Francisco, CA, USA
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Metabolomic analyses of banana during postharvest senescence by 1H-high resolution-NMR. Food Chem 2016; 218:406-412. [PMID: 27719928 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.09.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2016] [Revised: 08/05/2016] [Accepted: 09/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Banana is a tropical fruit widely accepted by people over the world. Its chemical composition is critical for its organoleptic properties and nutritional value. In this work, the metabolite changes during postharvest senescence were investigated using NMR spectroscopy. The 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic information revealed the primary and secondary metabolites in banana fruit, including organic acids, amino acids, carbohydrates and phenolics. Bananas at five senescence stages showed similar chemical profiles, but the levels of the individual compounds varied to a large extent. The principal metabolites responsible for postharvest senescence of banana were valine, alanine, aspartic acid, choline, acetate, glucose, malic acid, gallic acid and dopamine. At stage V, ethanol was present due to the conversion of glucose. Salsolinol was generated due to the conversion of dopamine. This was a characteristic marker for the postharvest senescence of banana fruit.
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Singh B, Singh JP, Kaur A, Singh N. Bioactive compounds in banana and their associated health benefits – A review. Food Chem 2016; 206:1-11. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.03.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 142] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2015] [Revised: 02/23/2016] [Accepted: 03/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Dong C, Hu H, Hu Y, Xie J. Metabolism of Flavonoids in Novel Banana Germplasm during Fruit Development. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2016; 7:1291. [PMID: 27625665 PMCID: PMC5003829 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2016.01291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2016] [Accepted: 08/12/2016] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Banana is a commercially important fruit, but its flavonoid composition and characteristics has not been well studied in detail. In the present study, the metabolism of flavonoids was investigated in banana pulp during the entire developmental period of fruit. 'Xiangfen 1,' a novel flavonoid-rich banana germplasm, was studied with 'Brazil' serving as a control. In both varieties, flavonoids were found to exist mainly in free soluble form and quercetin was the predominant flavonoid. The most abundant free soluble flavonoid was cyanidin-3-O-glucoside chloride, and quercetin was the major conjugated soluble and bound flavonoid. Higher content of soluble flavonoids was associated with stronger antioxidant activity compared with the bound flavonoids. Strong correlation was observed between antioxidant activity and cyanidin-3-O-glucoside chloride content, suggesting that cyanidin-3-O-glucoside chloride is one of the major antioxidants in banana. In addition, compared with 'Brazil,' 'Xiangfen 1' fruit exhibited higher antioxidant activity and had more total flavonoids. These results indicate that soluble flavonoids play a key role in the antioxidant activity of banana, and 'Xiangfen 1' banana can be a rich source of natural antioxidants in human diets.
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Pandey A, Alok A, Lakhwani D, Singh J, Asif MH, Trivedi PK. Genome-wide Expression Analysis and Metabolite Profiling Elucidate Transcriptional Regulation of Flavonoid Biosynthesis and Modulation under Abiotic Stresses in Banana. Sci Rep 2016; 6:31361. [PMID: 27539368 PMCID: PMC4990921 DOI: 10.1038/srep31361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2016] [Accepted: 07/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Flavonoid biosynthesis is largely regulated at the transcriptional level due to the modulated expression of genes related to the phenylpropanoid pathway in plants. Although accumulation of different flavonoids has been reported in banana, a staple fruit crop, no detailed information is available on regulation of the biosynthesis in this important plant. We carried out genome-wide analysis of banana (Musa acuminata, AAA genome) and identified 28 genes belonging to 9 gene families associated with flavonoid biosynthesis. Expression analysis suggested spatial and temporal regulation of the identified genes in different tissues of banana. Analysis revealed enhanced expression of genes related to flavonol and proanthocyanidin (PA) biosynthesis in peel and pulp at the early developmental stages of fruit. Genes involved in anthocyanin biosynthesis were highly expressed during banana fruit ripening. In general, higher accumulation of metabolites was observed in the peel as compared to pulp tissue. A correlation between expression of genes and metabolite content was observed at the early stage of fruit development. Furthermore, this study also suggests regulation of flavonoid biosynthesis, at transcriptional level, under light and dark exposures as well as methyl jasmonate (MJ) treatment in banana.
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- Ashutosh Pandey
- CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-NBRI), Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow 226001, INDIA.,National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, C-127, Industrial Area, Phase VIII, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali 160071, India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, C-127, Industrial Area, Phase VIII, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali 160071, India
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- CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-NBRI), Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow 226001, INDIA
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, C-127, Industrial Area, Phase VIII, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali 160071, India
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- CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-NBRI), Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow 226001, INDIA
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- CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-NBRI), Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow 226001, INDIA
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Adewoye EO, Ige AO. Lipid Profile and Electrolyte Composition in Diabetic Rats Treated With Leaf Extract of Musa sapientum. J Diet Suppl 2016; 13:106-17. [DOI: 10.3109/19390211.2014.965866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Von Atzingen DANC, Mendonça ARDA, Mesquita Filho M, Alvarenga VA, Assis VA, Penazzo AE, Muzetti JH, Rezende TS. Repair of surgical wounds in rats using a 10% unripe Musa sapientum peel gel. Acta Cir Bras 2015; 30:586-92. [PMID: 26465101 DOI: 10.1590/s0102-865020150090000001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2015] [Accepted: 08/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the efficacy of a 10% gel of unripe banana (Musa sapientum) peel in treating surgical wounds in rats. METHODS A longitudinal, prospective, randomized triple-blind study was conducted with 60 Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus albinus) weighing approximately 400g. The animals were randomly divided into: control group (treated with gel containing no active ingredient) and study group (treated with 10% gel of unripe banana peel). The gel was applied every three days to a 4x4-cm surgical wound created on the back of each animal (day 0) in both groups. Tissue samples were collected for histological analysis on days 14, 21 and 28. RESULTS On day 14, more extensive vascular proliferation (p=0.023), presence of mononuclear cells (p=0.000), fibroblast proliferation (p=0.012), re-epithelialization (p=0.000), and decreased presence of polymorphonuclear cells (p=0.010) were observed in the study group than in controls. No significant between-group difference in the presence of polymorphonuclear cells was found on day 21. Fibroblast proliferation was significantly greater (p=0.006) in the study group than in the control group on day 28. CONCLUSION The 10% gel of unripe banana peel showed anti-inflammatory activity and stimulated wound healing in rat skin when compared with a gel containing no active ingredient.
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Akinlolu AA, Salau BA, Ekor M, Otulana J. Musa sapientum with exercises attenuates hyperglycemia and pancreatic islet cells degeneration in alloxan-diabetic rats. JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE RESEARCH 2015; 4:202-7. [PMID: 26401408 PMCID: PMC4579489 DOI: 10.5455/jice.20150525030003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2015] [Accepted: 05/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Aim: We tested the hypothesis that administrations of methanolic extracts of Musa sapientum sucker (MEMS) with exercises attenuated hyperglycemia in alloxan-diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: A total of 40 adult male rats were divided into equal eight groups. Normoglycemic Group A was Control. Alloxan (180 mg/kg, i.p.) was administered to rats in Groups B - H to induce diabetes. Group B (diabetic control) received physiological saline. Groups C - H received MEMS (5 mg/kg), MEMS (10 mg/kg), Glibenclamide (5 mg/kg), MEMS (5 mg/kg) + exercises, MEMS (10 mg/kg) + exercises and Exercises only, respectively. Changes in body weight, blood glucose levels (BGL) and pancreatic histology were evaluated during or at the end of experiment. Body weights and BGL of rats were expressed as mean ± standard deviation and analyzed using the statistical software program SPSS 15. Statistical comparisons were done using the Student’s t-test for unpaired samples. Differences between groups were determined as significant at P ≤ 0.05. Results: Significantly (P < 0.05) decreased bodyweight was observed in B and H compared to A and C - G. Treatment with MEMS significantly (P < 0.05) decreased elevated BGL in C and D. Hypoglycemic effect of MEMS appeared enhanced with exercises in F and G. Exercises regimen alone (H) resulted in percentage reduction in BGL lower than those of C - G. Histopathological examinations revealed normal pancreas (A), atrophied islet cells (B), hyperplasia with adequate population of islet cells (C - G), and reduced hyperplasia of islet cells (H). Conclusion: MEMS with exercises attenuated hyperglycemia in alloxan-diabetic rats.
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Anatomy, Olabisis Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria
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Sahaa RK, Acharyaa S, Shovon SSH, Royb P. Medicinal activities of the leaves of Musa sapientum var. sylvesteris in vitro. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2015; 3:476-82. [PMID: 23730561 DOI: 10.1016/s2221-1691(13)60099-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2013] [Accepted: 05/26/2013] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study is to investigate the medicinal value of methanolic extract of the leaves of Musa sapientum var. sylvesteris in Bangladesh. METHODS Several biochemical assays, thin layer chormatogarphy and ultra-violet spectroscopy were used to detect the presence of various types of compounds in this extract. Antioxidant effects were measured by DPPH scavenging assay, total reducing assay and hydrogen peroxide scavenging assay. Receptor binding activities and hydrogen peroxide induced hemolysis assay were performed by hemagglutination assay and hemolysis assay using erythrocytes. Disk diffusion assay was performed to show the antibacterial effect of the extract. RESULTS Methanolic extract of the leaves showed antioxidant and antibacterial activity in vitro. The extract showed hemaglutination inhibition activities and hydrogen peroxide induced hemolysis inhibition activity of human red blood cells. CONCLUSION Musa sapientum var. sylvesteris can be an useful medicinal plant.
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Pereira A, Maraschin M. Banana (Musa spp) from peel to pulp: ethnopharmacology, source of bioactive compounds and its relevance for human health. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2015; 160:149-63. [PMID: 25449450 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2014.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2014] [Revised: 11/05/2014] [Accepted: 11/05/2014] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Banana is a fruit with nutritional properties and also with acclaimed therapeutic uses, cultivated widely throughout the tropics as source of food and income for people. Banana peel is known by its local and traditional use to promote wound healing mainly from burns and to help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses, as depression. AIM OF THE STUDY This review critically assessed the phytochemical properties and biological activities of Musa spp fruit pulp and peel. MATERIALS AND METHODS A survey on the literature on banana (Musa spp, Musaceae) covering its botanical classification and nomenclature, as well as the local and traditional use of its pulp and peel was performed. Besides, the current state of art on banana fruit pulp and peel as interesting complex matrices sources of high-value compounds from secondary metabolism was also approached. RESULTS Dessert bananas and plantains are systematic classified into four sections, Eumusa, Rhodochlamys, Australimusa, and Callimusa, according to the number of chromosomes. The fruits differ only in their ploidy arrangement and a single scientific name can be given to all the edible bananas, i.e., Musa spp. The chemical composition of banana's peel and pulp comprise mostly carotenoids, phenolic compounds, and biogenic amines. The biological potential of those biomasses is directly related to their chemical composition, particularly as pro-vitamin A supplementation, as potential antioxidants attributed to their phenolic constituents, as well as in the treatment of Parkinson's disease considering their contents in l-dopa and dopamine. CONCLUSION Banana's pulp and peel can be used as natural sources of antioxidants and pro-vitamin A due to their contents in carotenoids, phenolics, and amine compounds, for instance. For the development of a phytomedicine or even an allopathic medicine, e.g., banana fruit pulp and peel could be of interest as raw materials riches in beneficial bioactive compounds.
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- Aline Pereira
- Federal University of Santa Catarina, Plant Morphogenesis and Biochemistry Laboratory, PO Box 476, 88049-900 Florianopolis, Brazil.
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- Federal University of Santa Catarina, Plant Morphogenesis and Biochemistry Laboratory, PO Box 476, 88049-900 Florianopolis, Brazil.
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Ezuruike UF, Prieto JM. The use of plants in the traditional management of diabetes in Nigeria: pharmacological and toxicological considerations. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2014; 155:857-924. [PMID: 24929108 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2014.05.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 162] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2013] [Revised: 05/26/2014] [Accepted: 05/26/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The prevalence of diabetes is on a steady increase worldwide and it is now identified as one of the main threats to human health in the 21st century. In Nigeria, the use of herbal medicine alone or alongside prescription drugs for its management is quite common. We hereby carry out a review of medicinal plants traditionally used for diabetes management in Nigeria. Based on the available evidence on the species׳ pharmacology and safety, we highlight ways in which their therapeutic potential can be properly harnessed for possible integration into the country׳s healthcare system. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ethnobotanical information was obtained from a literature search of electronic databases such as Google Scholar, Pubmed and Scopus up to 2013 for publications on medicinal plants used in diabetes management, in which the place of use and/or sample collection was identified as Nigeria. 'Diabetes' and 'Nigeria' were used as keywords for the primary searches; and then 'Plant name - accepted or synonyms', 'Constituents', 'Drug interaction' and/or 'Toxicity' for the secondary searches. RESULTS The hypoglycemic effect of over a hundred out of the 115 plants reviewed in this paper is backed by preclinical experimental evidence, either in vivo or in vitro. One-third of the plants have been studied for their mechanism of action, while isolation of the bioactive constituent(s) has been accomplished for twenty three plants. Some plants showed specific organ toxicity, mostly nephrotoxic or hepatotoxic, with direct effects on the levels of some liver function enzymes. Twenty eight plants have been identified as in vitro modulators of P-glycoprotein and/or one or more of the cytochrome P450 enzymes, while eleven plants altered the levels of phase 2 metabolic enzymes, chiefly glutathione, with the potential to alter the pharmacokinetics of co-administered drugs. CONCLUSION This review, therefore, provides a useful resource to enable a thorough assessment of the profile of plants used in diabetes management so as to ensure a more rational use. By anticipating potential toxicities or possible herb-drug interactions, significant risks which would otherwise represent a burden on the country׳s healthcare system can be avoided.
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- Udoamaka F Ezuruike
- Center for Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, Department of Pharmaceutical and Biological Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, WC1N 1AX London, United Kingdom.
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- Center for Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, Department of Pharmaceutical and Biological Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, WC1N 1AX London, United Kingdom.
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Passo Tsamo CV, Herent MF, Tomekpe K, Happi Emaga T, Quetin-Leclercq J, Rogez H, Larondelle Y, Andre C. Phenolic profiling in the pulp and peel of nine plantain cultivars (Musa sp.). Food Chem 2014; 167:197-204. [PMID: 25148979 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.06.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2014] [Revised: 05/18/2014] [Accepted: 06/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The present study investigated the phenolic profiles of the pulp and peel of nine plantain cultivars and compared them to those of two dessert bananas of commercial interest (Grand Nain and Gros Michel), alongside a newly created hybrid, resistant to black sigatoka disease (F568). Identification and quantification of phenolic compounds were performed by means of HPLC-ESI-HR-MS and HPLC-DAD. Hydroxycinnamic acids, particularly ferulic acid-hexoside with 4.4-85.1 μg/g of dry weight, dominated in the plantain pulp and showed a large diversity among cultivars. Flavonol glycosides were predominant in plantain peels, rutin (242.2-618.7 μg/g of dry weight) being the most abundant. A principal component analysis on the whole data revealed that the phenolic profiles of the hybrid, the dessert bananas and the pure plantains differed from each other. Plantain pulps and peels appeared as good sources of phenolics, which could be involved in the health benefits associated with their current applications.
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- Claudine Valérie Passo Tsamo
- Institut des Sciences de la Vie, UCLouvain, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium; Centre for Food and Nutrition Research, Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plant Studies, P.O. Box 6163, Yaounde, Cameroon
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- Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), 34398 Montpellier, France
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- African Research Centre on Banana and Plantain (CARBAP), Njombe, P.O. Box 832, Douala, Cameroon
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- Centre for Agro-Food Valorisation of Amazonian Bioactive Compounds, Federal University of Para, 66.095-780 Belem-PA, Brazil
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- Institut des Sciences de la Vie, UCLouvain, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Environment and Agro-Biotechnologies Department, Public Research Centre - Gabriel Lippmann, L-4422 Belvaux, Luxembourg.
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Luitel DR, Rokaya MB, Timsina B, Münzbergová Z. Medicinal plants used by the Tamang community in the Makawanpur district of central Nepal. JOURNAL OF ETHNOBIOLOGY AND ETHNOMEDICINE 2014; 10:5. [PMID: 24410808 PMCID: PMC3904474 DOI: 10.1186/1746-4269-10-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2013] [Accepted: 11/30/2013] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND We can conserve cultural heritage and gain extensive knowledge of plant species with pharmacological potential to cure simple to life-threatening diseases by studying the use of plants in indigenous communities. Therefore, it is important to conduct ethnobotanical studies in indigenous communities and to validate the reported uses of plants by comparing ethnobotanical studies with phytochemical and pharmacological studies. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was conducted in a Tamang community dwelling in the Makawanpur district of central Nepal. We used semi-structured and structured questionnaires during interviews to collect information. We compared use reports with available phytochemical and pharmacological studies for validation. RESULTS A total of 161 plant species belonging to 86 families and 144 genera to cure 89 human ailments were documented. Although 68 plant species were cited as medicinal in previous studies, 55 different uses described by the Tamang people were not found in any of the compared studies. Traditional uses for 60 plant species were consistent with pharmacological and phytochemical studies. CONCLUSIONS The Tamang people in Makawanpur are rich in ethnopharmacological understanding. The present study highlights important medicinal plant species by validating their traditional uses. Different plant species can improve local economies through proper harvesting, adequate management and development of modern techniques to maximize their use.
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- Dol Raj Luitel
- Department of Plant Resources Office, Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Institute of Botany, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Zamek 1, Průhonice 25243, Czech Republic
- Department of Biodiversity Research, Global Change Research Centre AS ČR, Na sádkách 7, České Budějovice 37005, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biodiversity Research, Global Change Research Centre AS ČR, Na sádkách 7, České Budějovice 37005, Czech Republic
- Institute for Environmental Studies/Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Benatska 2, Prague 12801, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Botany, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Zamek 1, Průhonice 25243, Czech Republic
- Institute for Environmental Studies/Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Benatska 2, Prague 12801, Czech Republic
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Zhang A, Wan L, Wu C, Fang Y, Han G, Li H, Zhang Z, Wang H. Simultaneous determination of 14 phenolic compounds in grape canes by HPLC-DAD-UV using wavelength switching detection. Molecules 2013; 18:14241-57. [PMID: 24252994 PMCID: PMC6269983 DOI: 10.3390/molecules181114241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2013] [Revised: 11/07/2013] [Accepted: 11/13/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The paper described a novel chromatographic method for the simultaneous determination of phenolic compounds such as gallic, protocatechuic, vanillic, caffeic, syringic, p-coumaric and salicylic acid, (+)-catechin, (‒)-epicatechin, rutin, morin, quercetin, coumarin and trans-resveratrol at their maximum absorbance wavelengths (MAW) employing reverse-phase high performance liquid chromatography combined with DAD and UV detection via detection wavelength switching. The method was based on MAW acquisition by DAD and quantification by UV. The separation process was performed on a Shim-Pack VP-ODS C18 column (250 mm × 4.6 mm, 5 μm) held at 30 °C, utilizing 3.0% acetic acid and acetonitrile as mobile phase at a flow rate of 0.8 mL/min in the gradient elution mode. The method was fully validated in terms of linearity (r2 > 0.9990, 10‒350 mg/L), precision (both intra-day and inter-day RSD < 4.22%), accuracy (97.31%‒104.66%), specificity, robustness (0.59% < RSD < 2.86%), limit of detection and quantification. The switching method significantly improved the sensitivities of most phenolics studied in comparison with the standard constant wavelength detection (280 nm). The proposed method has been successfully applied to the determination of 14 phenolic compounds in 89 varieties of one-year-old Chinese grape one-year-canes. Grape canes contain many phenolics, especially trans-resveratrol, (‒)-epicatechin, and (+)-catechin.
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- Ang Zhang
- College of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China; E-Mails: (A.Z.); (L.W.); (G.H.); (H.L.); (Z.Z.); (H.W.)
- Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Viti-Viniculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China; E-Mails: (A.Z.); (L.W.); (G.H.); (H.L.); (Z.Z.); (H.W.)
- Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Viti-Viniculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Plant Science, Tarim University, Alaer 843300, Xinjiang, China; E-Mail:
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- College of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China; E-Mails: (A.Z.); (L.W.); (G.H.); (H.L.); (Z.Z.); (H.W.)
- Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Viti-Viniculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: ; Tel./Fax: +86-29-8709-1874
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- College of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China; E-Mails: (A.Z.); (L.W.); (G.H.); (H.L.); (Z.Z.); (H.W.)
- Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Viti-Viniculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China; E-Mails: (A.Z.); (L.W.); (G.H.); (H.L.); (Z.Z.); (H.W.)
- Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Viti-Viniculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China; E-Mails: (A.Z.); (L.W.); (G.H.); (H.L.); (Z.Z.); (H.W.)
- Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Viti-Viniculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China; E-Mails: (A.Z.); (L.W.); (G.H.); (H.L.); (Z.Z.); (H.W.)
- Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Viti-Viniculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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Onasanwo SA, Emikpe BO, Ajah AA, Elufioye TO. Anti-ulcer and ulcer healing potentials of Musa sapientum peel extract in the laboratory rodents. Pharmacognosy Res 2013; 5:173-8. [PMID: 23900937 PMCID: PMC3719258 DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.112423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2012] [Revised: 09/07/2012] [Accepted: 05/22/2013] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background: This study investigated the anti-ulcer and ulcer healing potentials of the methanol extract of Musa sapientum peel in the laboratory rats. Materials and Methods: Methanol extract of the peels on Musa sapientum (MEMS) was evaluated for its anti-ulcer using alcohol-induced, aspirin-induced, and pyloric ligation-induced models, and for its ulcer healing employing acetic acid-induced ulcer models in rats. Results: The findings from this experiment showed that MEMS (50, 100 and 200 mg/kg, b.w.) anti-ulcer and ulcer healing activity (P ≤ 0.05) is dose-dependent. Also, MEMS exhibited healing of the ulcer base in all the treated groups when compared with the control group. Conclusion: The outcomes of this experiment revealed that the anti-ulcer effect of MEMS may be due to its anti-secretory and cyto-protective activity. The healing of the ulcer base might not be unconnected with basic fibroblast growth factors responsible for epithelial regeneration.
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- Samuel Adetunji Onasanwo
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Saha S, Hossain F, Anisuzzman M, Islam MK. Pharmacological evaluation of Musa seminifera Lour. fruit. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE-JIM 2013; 11:253-61. [DOI: 10.3736/jintegrmed2013025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Wang J, Huang HH, Cheng YF, Yang GM. Structure analysis and laxative effects of oligosaccharides isolated from bananas. J Med Food 2013; 15:930-5. [PMID: 23039112 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2012.2224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Banana oligosaccharides (BOS) were extracted with water, and then separated and purified using column chromatography. Gel penetration chromatography was used to determine the molecular weights. Thin layer chromatogram and capillary electrophoresis were employed to analyze the monosaccharide composition. The indican bond and structure of the BOS molecule were determined using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance. Results showed that BOS were probably composed of eight β-D-pyran glucose units linked with 1→6 indican bonds. The laxative effects of BOS were investigated in mice using the method described in "Handbook of Technical Standards for Testing and Assessment of Health Food in China." The length of the small intestine over which a carbon suspension solution advanced in mice treated with low-, middle-, and high-dose BOS was significantly greater than that in the model group, suggesting that BOS are effective in accelerating the movement of the small intestine.
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- Juan Wang
- College of Light Industry and Food Sciences, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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Atzingen DANCV, Gragnani A, Veiga DF, Abla LEF, Cardoso LLF, Ricardo T, Mendonça ARDA, Ferreira LM. Unripe Musa sapientum peel in the healing of surgical wounds in rats. Acta Cir Bras 2013; 28:33-8. [DOI: 10.1590/s0102-86502013000100006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2012] [Accepted: 11/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Awaad AS, El-Meligy RM, Soliman GA. Natural products in treatment of ulcerative colitis and peptic ulcer. JOURNAL OF SAUDI CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jscs.2012.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Neamsuvan O, Tuwaemaengae T, Bensulong F, Asae A, Mosamae K. A survey of folk remedies for gastrointestinal tract diseases from Thailand's three southern border provinces. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2012; 144:11-21. [PMID: 22940242 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2012.07.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2012] [Revised: 06/30/2012] [Accepted: 07/28/2012] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Gastrointestinal tract diseases commonly occur in Thailand. However, surveying for finding out traditional drugs has never been done. AIM OF STUDY To quantify and categorize the folk medicinal remedies that are used for healing the gastrointestinal tract by the traditional healers living in Thailand's three southern border provinces. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat provinces were selected. Semi-structured interviews of nine healers were conducted to collect information that included the remedy names, herbal ingredients, plant parts used, preparation, properties and treatment methods. The data were then further analyzed. RESULT The results revealed that 39 multi-species remedies and 36 single-species remedies were used to treat gastrointestinal disorders. A total of 103 plant species and 5 other materia medica were used as therapeutics. Most of the plants used were of the Zingiberaceae, Fabaceae and Euphorbiaceae families. Furthermore, it was found that although most of the healers used different remedies for a particular disease, some of the ingredients might have been similar. For example, Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Roxb. was an ingredient used for parasitic disease remedies, and Senna alata (L.) Roxb. was used for constipation remedies. CONCLUSION A review of the literature revealed 57 plant species and 2 other materia medica that have already been tested for their biological activities, whereas 46 plant species and 3 materia medica have never been tested. Consequently, research should be performed to confirm the pharmacological properties of folk remedies.
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- Oratai Neamsuvan
- Faculty of Traditional Thai Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand.
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Fang J, Hölscher D, Schneider B. Co-occurrence of phenylphenalenones and flavonoids in Xiphidium caeruleum Aubl. flowers. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2012; 82:143-148. [PMID: 22867904 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2012.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2012] [Revised: 07/09/2012] [Accepted: 07/10/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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A Xiphidium caeruleum flower extract was separated by semi-preparative HPLC into five fractions, from which three flavonoids, two phenylphenalenones and 17 phenylphenalenone-related compounds including five unknown compounds, were isolated and their structures elucidated by Liquid Chromatography-Diode Array Detection-Solid Phase Extraction-Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy (LC-DAD-SPE-NMR) and mass spectrometry (MS). This is the first report of the co-occurrence of phenylphenalenones and flavonoids in the Haemodoraceae family. The ecological implications of flavonoids and various phenylphenalenone-type compounds and their putative biosynthesis sites in X. caeruleum are subject to discussion.
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- Jingjing Fang
- Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Beutenberg Campus, Hans-Knöll Strasse 8, Jena, Germany
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Nugroho A, Kim MH, Choi J, Baek NI, Park HJ. In vivo sedative and gastroprotective activities of Salvia plebeia extract and its composition of polyphenols. Arch Pharm Res 2012; 35:1403-11. [DOI: 10.1007/s12272-012-0810-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2011] [Revised: 03/13/2012] [Accepted: 04/17/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Sasipriya G, Maria CL, Siddhuraju P. Influence of pressure cooking on antioxidant activity of wild (Ensete superbum) and commercial banana (Musa paradisiaca var. Monthan) unripe fruit and flower. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2012; 51:2517-25. [PMID: 25328191 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-012-0791-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 06/01/2012] [Accepted: 07/27/2012] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Banana is a highly nutritious fruit crop consumed by many people's worldwide while endangered species are consumed by limited peoples and their health benefits are not explored. The unripe fruits and flowers of wild and commercial banana are consumed by peoples after cooking only. Hence, the present study was undertaken to evaluate and compare the effect of pressure cooking on antioxidant activity of wild and commercial banana species. The raw and processed samples were extracted with 70 % acetone. Except wild flower, thermal processing enhanced the content of phenolics, tannins, flavonoids, DPPH, ABTS, FRAP, hydroxyl and peroxidation activity than raw. Wild species presented higher phenolics, tannins, DPPH, ABTS and FRAP activity than commercial ones. Except few samples, wild species and commercial species exhibit similar activity in superoxide, hydroxyl and peroxidation activity. FRAP (r (2) = 0.922; 0.977) and hydroxyl (r (2) = 0.773; 0.744) activities were dependent on phenolics and tannin content whereas tannins may be responsible for DPPH scavenging activity (r (2) = 0.745). Thermal processing enhanced the antioxidant activity might be due to the release of bound phenolics from cell wall and oxidation and polymerisation of compounds present in it. This wild species may be an alternative to commercial ones and will be valuable to consumers for protecting from chronic diseases.
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- Gopalakrishnan Sasipriya
- Bioresource Technology Lab, Department of Environmental Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641 046 Tamil Nadu India
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- Bioresource Technology Lab, Department of Environmental Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641 046 Tamil Nadu India
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- Bioresource Technology Lab, Department of Environmental Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641 046 Tamil Nadu India
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Pierson JT, Dietzgen RG, Shaw PN, Roberts-Thomson SJ, Monteith GR, Gidley MJ. Major Australian tropical fruits biodiversity: Bioactive compounds and their bioactivities. Mol Nutr Food Res 2011; 56:357-87. [DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.201100441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2011] [Revised: 08/30/2011] [Accepted: 09/20/2011] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Prabha P, Karpagam T, Varalakshmi B, Packiavathy ASC. Indigenous anti-ulcer activity of Musa sapientum on peptic ulcer. Pharmacognosy Res 2011; 3:232-8. [PMID: 22224045 PMCID: PMC3249781 DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.89742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2010] [Revised: 01/13/2011] [Accepted: 11/15/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Peptic ulcer disease (PUD), encompassing gastric and duodenal ulcers is the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorder. The pathophysiology of PUD involves an imbalance between offensive factors like acid, pepsin and defensive factors like nitric oxide and growth factors. The clinical evaluation of antiulcer drugs showed tolerance, incidence of relapses and side-effects that make their efficacy arguable. An indigenous drug like Musa sapientum possessing fewer side-effects is the major thrust area of present day research, aiming at a better and safer approach for the management of PUD. MATERIAL AND METHODS The unripe plantain bananas (Musa sapientum) were shade-dried, powdered and used for phytochemical analysis and as antiulcer drug. In our present study Group I rats served as control and were treated with saline, Group II was indomethacin-induced ulcerated rats, Group III received aqueous extract of Musa sapientum along with indomethacin and Group IV received esomeprazole along with indomethacin for 21 days. The anti-ulcerogenic activity was investigated by performing hematological, mucosal, antioxidant profile in comparison with the standard drug esomeprazole. RESULTS Our findings from High - Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) analysis showed that Musa sapientum has an active compound a monomeric flavonoid (leucocyanidin) with anti-ulcerogenic activity. Results were expressed as mean ± SD. All our results are in congruous with the results of standard drug esomeprazole. CONCLUSION It could be clearly concluded that administration of the aqueous extract of Musa sapientum at the dose used in this study tends to ameliorate ulcers. Its use in indigenous medicine should be scientifically scrutinized with further research.
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- PG and Research Department of Biochemistry, PRIST University, Thanjavur - 614904, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Tiruchirappalli-620002, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Tiruchirappalli-620002, Tamilnadu, India
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Ghavami G, Sardari S, Ali Shokrgozar M. Cheminformatics-based selection and synergism of herbal extracts with anticancer agents on drug resistance tumor cells-ACHN and A2780/cp cell lines. Comput Biol Med 2011; 41:665-74. [PMID: 21752359 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2011.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2008] [Revised: 12/25/2010] [Accepted: 06/03/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The treatment of cancer usually involves lethal effect on normal body cells as side effects. Cheminformatics methodology can play a significant role in biomed/clinical scientific research. Similarity searching is a standard cheminformatics tool in drug discovery area and database design. In this study, five novel herbal extracts in combination with doxorubicin and cisplatin have been used to sensitize ACHN and A2780/cp cells. These herbal extracts have been selected on the basis of novel cheminformatics methodology and assayed for the first time. The findings confirmed predicted outcomes from the in silico research and the results introduced may bring to use the effects of these herbs in reversing of multidrug resistance (MDR) phenomenon.
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- Ghazaleh Ghavami
- Drug Design and Bioinformatics Group, Medical Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, #69, Pasteur Avenue, P.O. Box 1316943551, Tehran, Iran
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Hussain A, Khan MN, Iqbal Z, Sajid MS, Khan MK. Anthelmintic activity of Trianthema portulacastrum L. and Musa paradisiaca L. against gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep. Vet Parasitol 2011; 179:92-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2011.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2010] [Revised: 02/17/2011] [Accepted: 02/28/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Bhaskar JJ, Salimath PV, Nandini CD. Stimulation of glucose uptake by Musa sp. (cv. elakki bale) flower and pseudostem extracts in Ehrlich ascites tumor cells. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2011; 91:1482-1487. [PMID: 21384381 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.4337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2010] [Revised: 10/26/2010] [Accepted: 01/18/2011] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Glucose uptake study plays a major role in diabetes research. Impaired glucose uptake has been implicated in the development of hyperglycemia during diabetes. Banana plant is known for its anti-diabetic properties and our earlier report revealed that banana flower and pseudostem of Musa sp. cv. elakki bale is beneficial during diabetes in rat models. The present study was designed to evaluate the potential effect of banana flower and pseudostem extracts on glucose uptake in Ehrlich ascites tumor (EAT) cells using 2-[N-(7-nitrobenz-2-oxa-1,3-diazol-4-yl)amino]-2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-NBDG), a fluorescent analogue of 2-deoxyglucose. RESULTS Methanol and aqueous extracts of banana flower and pseudostem were more potent in promoting glucose uptake in EAT cells, in comparison to acetone and ethanol extracts. At 20 µg dosage, highest net glucose uptake was observed in aqueous extracts of banana flower (18.17 ± 0.43 nmol L⁻¹) and pseudostem (19.69 ± 0.41 nmol L⁻¹). Total polyphenol content was higher in methanol (9.031 ± 0.036 g kg⁻¹) and aqueous (6.862 ± 0.024 g kg⁻¹) extracts of banana flower compared to pseudostem, which were 0.442 ± 0.006 and 0.811 ± 0.011 g kg⁻¹, respectively. CONCLUSION Banana flower and pseudostem extracts are able to promote glucose uptake into the cells, presumably through glucose transporters 1 and 3, which could be beneficial in diabetes. Glucose uptake is likely promoted by phenolic acids besides other bioactives. It can be hypothesized that consumption of nutraceutical-rich extract of banana flower and pseudostem could replace some amount of insulin being taken for diabetes.
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- Jamuna J Bhaskar
- Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore 570020, India
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Antioxidant capacity and phenolic content of different solvent extracts from banana (Musa paradisiaca) and mustai (Rivea hypocrateriformis). Food Sci Biotechnol 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s10068-010-0179-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Bennett RN, Shiga TM, Hassimotto NMA, Rosa EAS, Lajolo FM, Cordenunsi BR. Phenolics and antioxidant properties of fruit pulp and cell wall fractions of postharvest banana (Musa acuminata Juss.) cultivars. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2010; 58:7991-8003. [PMID: 20553046 DOI: 10.1021/jf1008692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Banana fruits are important foods, but there have been very few studies evaluating the phenolics associated with their cell walls. In the present study, (+) catechin, gallocatechin, and (-) epicatechin, as well as condensed tannins, were detected in the soluble extract of the fruit pulp; neither soluble anthocyanidins nor anthocyanins were present. In the soluble cell wall fraction, two hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives were predominant, whereas in the insoluble cell wall fraction, the anthocyanidin delphinidin, which is reported in banana cell walls for the first time, was predominant. Cell wall fractions showed remarkable antioxidant capacity, especially after acid and enzymatic hydrolysis, which was correlated with the total phenolic content released after the hydrolysis of the water-insoluble polymer, but not for the posthydrolysis water-soluble polymer. The acid hydrolysis released various monosaccharides, whereas enzymatic hydrolysis released one peak of oligosaccharides. These results indicate that banana cell walls could be a suitable source of natural antioxidants and that they could be bioaccessible in the human gut.
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- Richard N Bennett
- CITAB-Departamento de Fitotecnia e Engenharia Rural, Edificio Ciencias Agrárias, Escola de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Apartado 1013, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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Phenolics are structurally assorted and are generally part of a complex mixture isolated from plant and biological origin matrices. A wide gamut of natural products have been the focus of main study for phenolic compounds while urine and blood are the two main biological fluids that have been analyzed for metabolism studies. Traditional and more advanced techniques have come to prominence for sample preparation, detection, and identification. This review is devoted to a short discussion of the occurrence of phenolic acids and flavonoids, their role in human health, and focuses on a detailed presentation of the analytical methods, concluding with the advantages of analytical methods employed so far and prospects. Strategies and practical aspects for the determination of phenolic acids and flavonoids in biological fluids, beverages, plants, and food are reported. Novel and past applications are provided with significant treatment and detection-related developments on the basis of the employment of separation and non-separation analytical techniques.
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- Constantine D Stalikas
- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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Lee BI, Nugroho A, Bachri MS, Choi J, Lee KR, Choi JS, Kim WB, Lee KT, Lee JD, Park HJ. Anti-ulcerogenic Effect and HPLC Analysis of the Caffeoylquinic Acid-Rich Extract from Ligularia stenocephala. Biol Pharm Bull 2010; 33:493-7. [DOI: 10.1248/bpb.33.493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Byung-Il Lee
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kangwon National University
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- Department of Agro-industrial Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Lambung Mangkurat University
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- Natural Products Laboratory, College of Pharmacy, SungKyunKwan University
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- Division of Food Science and Biotechnology, Pukyong National University
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- Highland Agriculture Research Center, Rural Development Administration
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kangwon National University
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Sangji University
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