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Muñoz-Labrador A, Hernandez-Hernandez O, Moreno FJ. A review of the state of sweeteners science: the natural versus artificial non-caloric sweeteners debate. Stevia rebaudiana and Siraitia grosvenorii into the spotlight. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2024; 44:1080-1102. [PMID: 39103281 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2023.2254929] [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: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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The rapid increase in the worldwide prevalence of obesity and certain non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as: cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes, has been mainly attributed to an excess of sugar consumption. Although the potential benefits of the synergetic use of sweeteners have been known for many years, recent development based on synthesis strategies to produce sucrose-like taste profiles is emerging where biocatalyst approaches may be preferred to produce and supply specific sweetener compounds. From a nutritional standpoint, high-intensity sweeteners have fewer calories than sugars while providing a major sweet potency, placing them in the spotlight as valuable alternatives to sugar. Due to the modern world awareness and incidence of metabolic diseases, both food research and growing markets have focused on two generally regarded as safe (GRAS) groups of compounds: the sweet diterpenoid glycosides present on the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana and, more recently, on the cucurbitane triterpene glycosides present on the fruits of Siraitia grosvenorii. In spite of their flavor advantages, biological benefits, including: antidiabetic, anticancer, and cardiovascular properties, have been elucidated. The present bibliographical review dips into the state-of-the-art of sweeteners and their role in human health as sugar replacements, as well as the biotransformation methods for steviol gylcosides and mogrosides apropos of enzymatic technology to update and locate the discoveries to date in the scientific literature to help boost the continuity of research efforts of the ongoing sweeteners.
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- Institute of Food Science Research, CIAL (CSIC-UAM), Madrid, Spain
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Schiatti-Sisó IP, Quintana SE, García-Zapateiro LA. Stevia ( Stevia rebaudiana) as a common sugar substitute and its application in food matrices: an updated review. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2023; 60:1483-1492. [PMID: 37033318 PMCID: PMC10076456 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-022-05396-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) has been employee for developing food products as a substitute for sucrose, low caloric, and natural sweetener. Different studies have evaluated the effect of this ingredient on the physicochemical, nutritional and technological properties of products; their application in dairy products affects some sensory characteristics such as taste; in the case of bread, cookies, and cakes modify the properties of the dough, altering attributes of the manufactured product, including color, texture, and flavor; also the use of stevia reduces gelling and affects the optical properties of the final product; and in beverages cases, the total substitution of sugar has led to bitter and unpleasant flavor. This review presents stevia general information and its employees in dairy, bakery, beverages, and jelly products.
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- Research Group of Complex Fluid Engineering and Food Rheology, University of Cartagena, Cartagena, Colombia
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Simlat M, Ptak A, Wójtowicz T, Szewczyk A. The Content of Phenolic Compounds in Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Plants Derived from Melatonin and NaCl Treated Seeds. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:780. [PMID: 36840128 PMCID: PMC9960086 DOI: 10.3390/plants12040780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Stevia is a plant with many beneficial properties. It contains not only steviol glycosides, which are used as non-caloric natural sweeteners, but also a number of metabolites with antioxidant properties. This study examined the content of both phenolic acids and flavonoids in stevia leaves as an effect of treating seeds with melatonin and conducting germination in NaCl conditions. The results of our research indicated higher amounts of phenolic acids compared to flavonoids in stevia leaves. Among these acids, isochlorogenic, rosmarinic, and chlorogenic acids were accumulated in the largest amounts, regardless of the germination conditions. For 5 and 100 µM of melatonin treatments, the content of both phenolic acids and flavonoids increased. However, in salinity conditions (50 mM NaCl), 500 µM of melatonin had the most favorable effect on the synthesis of phenolic acids. The phenolic acids in that case reached a level three-times higher than that in the samples with the same melatonin concentration but without NaCl. We also found that the content of phenolic compounds varied depending on the age of the leaves. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to describe the effect of melatonin and NaCl on the synthesis on phenolic acids and flavonoids in stevia.
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- Magdalena Simlat
- Department of Plant Breeding, Physiology and Seed Science, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Łobzowska 24, 31-140 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Plant Breeding, Physiology and Seed Science, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Łobzowska 24, 31-140 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Plant Breeding, Physiology and Seed Science, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Łobzowska 24, 31-140 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Medyczna 9, 30-688 Krakow, Poland
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Barakat H, Al-Roug K, Algonaiman R, Althwab SA, Alfheeaid HA, Alhomaid RM, Almujaydil MS, Bushnaq T, Ebeid TA. Biological Assessment of Stevioside and Sucralose as Sucrose Substitutes for Diabetics on STZ-Induced Diabetes in Rats. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28030940. [PMID: 36770608 PMCID: PMC9920551 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28030940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Numerous food organizations have identified excessive calorie consumption and accompanying ailments as significant health risks associated with high sugar consumption. Administering stevioside (ST), sucralose (SU), and the two synergically (SU+ST) affected normal rats' weight gain. In the current study, SU showed the highest undesired effect. Indeed, administering the three treatments to diabetic rats (DR) did not improve the rats' weight gain. Although, insulin injection synergically with the treatments improved the weight gain, as recorded after three weeks. The best-improving rate was observed in the ST group. After the administration of ST and ST+SU to the DR, the blood glucose level (GL) was positively affected, with SU having no effects on reducing the GL. A considerable reduction in serum insulin (SIL) was noted in the DR+SU group. On the contrary, ST did not negatively affect the SIL, rather an improvement was recorded. In addition, giving SU did not significantly affect the ALT level in the DR or normal rats (NR). A significant improvement in total bilirubin (TBILI) was observed when insulin was injected with ST or SU in DR groups. Further, triglycerides (TG) after administering ST, SU, or ST+SU to NR had no significant difference compared to the control group (NR). Although, the three treatments markedly but not significantly lowered TG in the DR. For total cholesterol (CHO), both DR and NR had no significant effect after the three treatments. No histopathological alterations were recorded in the NR group. Diffuse and severe atrophy of the islands of Langerhans due to depletion of their cells and mild papillary hyperplasia of the pancreatic ducts were represented by a slightly folded ductal basement membrane and newly formed ductules in STZ-DR. Simultaneous atrophy and absence of the cells of islands of Langerhans besides ductal hyperplasia were evident in DR+SU. Hyperplastic ductal epithelium and atrophic Langerhans cells were seen in DR+SU+In. Degeneration and mild atrophy were observed in the islands of Langerhans structures. There was essentially no noticeable change after utilizing ST. A slight shrinkage of the Langerhans' islets was detected in DR+ST. In DR+ST+In, no histopathological alterations in the islands of Langerhans were recorded. Congestion in the stromal blood vessels associated with degenerative and necrotic changes in the cells of the islands of Langerhans in DR+SU+ST was observed. In NR+SU, congestion of the blood vessels associated with mild atrophy in the islands of Langerhans and dilatation in stromal blood vessels was noticed. In conclusion, ST is safe, and SU should be taken cautiously, such as mixing with ST and/or taken at a very low concentration to avoid its drastic effect on the human body.
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- Hassan Barakat
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Food Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Banha 13736, Egypt
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +966-547-141-277
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Science, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal Production and Breeding, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Sheikh 33516, Egypt
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Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, and DNA Damage Protection Activities of Endophytic Fungus Pestalotiopsis neglecta Isolated from Ziziphus spina-christi Medicinal Plant. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11010117. [PMID: 36677409 PMCID: PMC9862592 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11010117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Fungal endophytes are friendly microorganisms that colonize plants and are important in the interactions between plants and their environment. They generate valuable secondary metabolites that are valuable to both plants and humans. Endophytic fungi with bioactivities were isolated from the leaves of the medicinal plant Ziziphus spina-christi. An efficient isolate was selected and identified as Pestalotiopsis neglecta based on nucleotide sequencing of the internal transcribed spacer region (ITS 1-5.8S-ITS 2) of the 18S rRNA gene (NCBI accession number OP529850); the 564 bp had 99 to 100% similarity with P. neglecta MH860161.1, AY682935.1, KP689121.1, and MG572407.1, according to the BLASTn analysis, following preliminary phytochemical and antifungal screening. The biological activities of this fungus' crude ethyl acetate (EtOAc) extract were assessed. With an efficient radical scavenging activity against 2,2'-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl and an IC50 value of 36.6 µg mL-1, P. neglecta extract has shown its potential as an antioxidant. Moreover, it displayed notable cytotoxic effects against MCF-7 (breast carcinoma, IC50 = 22.4 µg mL-1), HeLa (cervical carcinoma, IC50 = 28.9 µg mL-1) and HepG-2 (liver carcinoma, IC50 = 28.9 µg mL-1). At 10 µg mL-1, EtOAc demonstrated significant DNA protection against hydroxyl radical-induced damage. Based on FT-IR and GC-MS spectral analysis, it was detected that the EtOAc of P. neglecta product contains multiple bioactive functional groups. Subsequently, this validated the features of major different potent compounds; tolycaine, 1H-pyrazol, 1,3,5-trimethyl-, eugenol, 2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethyl), and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. Since these compounds are biologically relevant in various aspects, and distinct biological activities of fungal extract were acceptable in vitro, this suggests that endophytic fungus P. neglecta may be a viable source of bioactive natural products. This could be a good starting point for pharmaceutical applications.
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Ntalouka F, Tsirivakou A. Luteolin: A promising natural agent in management of pain in chronic conditions. FRONTIERS IN PAIN RESEARCH 2023; 4:1114428. [PMID: 36937566 PMCID: PMC10016360 DOI: 10.3389/fpain.2023.1114428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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Pain due to chronic conditions is a frequent and insufficiently addressed problem. Current drug options for pain management (either in cases of chronic inflammatory conditions or neuropathy) do not adequately treat pain. Moreover, they are associated with important adverse events in long term use. Luteolin is a flavonoid widely present in the plant kingdom and its sources have been assembled in a comprehensive list of this paper. Luteolin has shown in several research studies a range of pharmacological properties; anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, and analgesic. In this article, we summarize the effects and potential benefits from introducing luteolin as an adjuvant agent in established protocols for pain management. We review the most indicative in vivo and in vitro evidence of how luteolin can target the molecular pathways involved in pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory and neuropathic pain. The data reviewed strongly support luteolin's promising benefits in pain management and raise the need for further clinical trials that can establish its role in clinical practice.
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Kang SG, Lee GB, Vinayagam R, Do GS, Oh SY, Yang SJ, Kwon JB, Singh M. Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidative, and Nitric Oxide-Scavenging Activities of a Quercetin Nanosuspension with Polyethylene Glycol in LPS-Induced RAW 264.7 Macrophages. Molecules 2022; 27:7432. [PMID: 36364256 PMCID: PMC9659305 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27217432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Quercetin (Qu) is a dietary antioxidant and a member of flavonoids in the plant polyphenol family. Qu has a high ability to scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) molecules; hence, exhibiting beneficial effects in preventing obesity, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and inflammation. However, quercetin has low bioavailability due to poor water solubility, low absorption, and rapid excretion from the body. To address these issues, the usage of Qu nanosuspensions can improve physical stability, solubility, and pharmacokinetics. Therefore, we developed a Qu and polyethylene glycol nanosuspension (Qu-PEG NS) and confirmed its interaction by Fourier transform infrared analysis. Qu-PEG NS did not show cytotoxicity to HaCaT and RAW 264.7 cells. Furthermore, Qu-PEG NS effectively reduced the nitrogen oxide (NO) production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory RAW 264.7 cells. Additionally, Qu-PEG NS effectively lowered the levels of COX-2, NF-κB p65, and IL-1β in the LPS-induced inflammatory RAW 264.7 cells. Specifically, Qu-PEG NS exhibited anti-inflammatory properties by scavenging the ROS and RNS and mediated the inhibition of NF-κB signaling pathways. In addition, Qu-PEG NS had a high antioxidant effect and antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Bacillus cereus. Therefore, the developed novel nanosuspension showed comparable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial functions and may also improve solubility and physical stability compared to raw quercetin.
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- Sang Gu Kang
- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Biotechnology, Life and Applied Sciences, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Biotechnology, Life and Applied Sciences, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Biotechnology, Life and Applied Sciences, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Department of Biology, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Korea
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- Nova M Healthcare Co., Ltd., 16-53, Jisiksaneop 4-ro, Gyeongsan 38408, Korea
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- Nova M Healthcare Co., Ltd., 16-53, Jisiksaneop 4-ro, Gyeongsan 38408, Korea
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- Nova M Healthcare Co., Ltd., 16-53, Jisiksaneop 4-ro, Gyeongsan 38408, Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Biotechnology, Life and Applied Sciences, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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Oudbor L, Mokhtari Z, Dastghaib S, Mokarram P, Rajani HF, Barazesh M, Salami S. Aqueous extract of Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Bertoni abrogates death-related signaling pathways via boosting the expression profile of oxidative defense systems. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14151. [PMID: 35365911 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14151] [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: 11/13/2021] [Revised: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Indigenous inhabitants of South America and other areas have been using stevia as a traditional medicine for years, but its impact on cell signaling pathways has not been well studied yet. We evaluated the impacts of aqueous extract of Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Bertoni on the expression of the selected genes involved in significant cell death modalities, including p53-DNA damage and the cellular antioxidative defense in pancreatic tissues in STZ-induced diabetic rats and murine pancreatic cell lines. The in vivo study revealed that aqueous extract of Stevia significantly upregulated the expression of GSTM1 and P1 and GPX (4.67, 12.08, and 2.81 fold, respectively; all p < .05) along with significant downregulation of the genes which were upregulated by STZ, including apoptotic genes caspase-3 and -9 (-9.80 and -4.16 fold, p < .05, respectively) and necroptotic genes, RIP1K, 2 K, and 3 K (-9.48, -2.70, and -12.9 fold, respectively, all p < .05). In vitro studies also revealed comparable results. In conclusion, the observed clinical improvements in diabetic rats are the result of overexpression of major genes of antioxidative defense systems in the course of a significant downregulation of major cell death modalities. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: The popularity of noncaloric sweeteners, including stevia, has rocketed in recent years, but the consumption of stevia as traditional medicine has a long history. The findings of the current study provide strong mechanistic lines of evidence supporting the beneficial biological effects of stevia as a noncaloric sweetener in diabetes.
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- Leila Oudbor
- Cell Death and Differentiation Signaling Research Lab, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cell Death and Differentiation Signaling Research Lab, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Paramedical Sciences, Gerash Faculty of Medical Sciences, Gerash, Iran
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- Cell Death and Differentiation Signaling Research Lab, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Kang EJ, Cho S, Lim C, Lee B, Kim YK, Kim KM. Effects of the methanol fraction of modified Seonghyangjeongki-san water extract on transient ischaemic brain injury in mice. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2021; 59:840-853. [PMID: 34184969 PMCID: PMC8245089 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2021.1941130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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CONTEXT Recently in Korean medicine, the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of Seonghyangjeongki-san (SHJKS) were reported. However, studies on the specific mechanisms of action of SHJKS for the treatment of ischaemic stroke are still lacking. OBJECTIVE This study investigates the mechanism of action of the water extract methanol fraction of modified SHJKS (SHJKSmex) on cerebral ischaemic injury. MATERIALS AND METHODS C57BL/6 male mice were orally administered SHJKSmex (30, 100, or 300 mg/kg) for 3 consecutive days (2 days, 1 day, and 1 h, respectively) before middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO). Twenty-four hours after MCAO, the infarct volumes were measured, brain edoema indices were calculated, and neurological deficit scores were determined. Inflammation-related substances in the ipsilateral hemisphere were determined by western blotting, dichlorofluorescin diacetate, thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances assay, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. RESULTS SHJKSmex pre-treatment at 300 mg/kg decreased infarct volume by 87% and mean brain water content by 90% of the MCAO control group. Moreover, SHJKSmex effectively suppressed the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase, reactive oxygen species, interleukin 1, and caspases-8 and -9 and increased the B-cell lymphoma 2/Bcl-2-associated X protein ratio (Bcl-2/Bax) in ischaemic mouse brain. The hippocampal pyramidal cell densities were significantly increased in the 300 mg/kg SHJKSmex-administered group compared to the MCAO control group. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS SHJKSmex protected the brain from ischaemic stroke in mice through its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic activities. Our findings suggest that SHJKSmex is a promising therapeutic candidate for the development of a new formulation for ischaemia-induced brain damage.
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- Eun-Jin Kang
- College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- College of Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Inju Hospital of Korean Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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Youssef MA, Yousef AF, Ali MM, Ahmed AI, Lamlom SF, Strobel WR, Kalaji HM. Exogenously applied nitrogenous fertilizers and effective microorganisms improve plant growth of stevia (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni) and soil fertility. AMB Express 2021; 11:133. [PMID: 34580766 PMCID: PMC8476676 DOI: 10.1186/s13568-021-01292-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The effects of different fertilizers and biofertilizers on crop production to increase plant growth, improve quality and yield components (dry leaves yield, leaf protein, and stevioside) of crops has been extensively studied. However, the combination of both types of fertilizers have rarely been investigated. To explore the effect of different fertilizers and biofertilizers on stevia plant, a two-year field experiment was conducted to investigate the growth response of stevia plants under the influence of nitrogenous fertilizers (NFs) and effective microorganisms (EM). The experiment was laid out in a split-plot design, with EM as the main plot factor (−EM and +EM) and NFs as the subplot factor [control, chemical NFs (Ch-N) and organic NFs (Org-N)]. The results showed that, plants treated with EM and Org-N showed 2-, 2.2-, 2.4-, 2.5-, 3.3- and 3-fold increases in plant height, number of branches, total leaf area, plant fresh weight, plant dry weight and leaf dry yield, respectively, compared to untreated plants. Similarly, plants receiving EM along with Ch-N showed 1.86-, 1.7-, 2.2-, 2.12-, 3-, and 2.72-fold increases in the same traits. Total chlorophyll, protein, N, P, K and sativoside contents were increased by 88.8, 152, 138, 151.5, 43 and 137.5% when EM and Org-N were applied to stevia plants. Application of EM together with Ch-N increased these properties by 0.5, 127.7, 115, 216, 42.6 and 83.8%, respectively in the same traits. Overall, the combined application of NFs and EM improved growth, yield and nutrient accumulation in stevia plants.
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Peteliuk V, Rybchuk L, Bayliak M, Storey KB, Lushchak O. Natural sweetener Stevia rebaudiana: Functionalities, health benefits and potential risks. EXCLI JOURNAL 2021; 20:1412-1430. [PMID: 34803554 PMCID: PMC8600158 DOI: 10.17179/excli2021-4211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Stevia rebaudiana is a South American plant, the cultivation of which is increasing worldwide due to its high content of sweet compounds. Stevia sweetness is mainly due to steviol glycosides, that are ~250-300 times sweeter than sucrose. Many studies have suggested the benefits of Stevia extract over sugar and artificial sweeteners, but it is still not a very popular sugar substitute. This review summarizes current data on the biological activities of S. rebaudiana extract and its individual glycosides, including anti-hypertensive, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects and improvement of kidney function. Possible side effects and toxicity of Stevia extract are also discussed.
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- Victoria Peteliuk
- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, 57 Shevchenko Str., Ivano-Frankivsk, 76018, Ukraine
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, 57 Shevchenko Str., Ivano-Frankivsk, 76018, Ukraine
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, 57 Shevchenko Str., Ivano-Frankivsk, 76018, Ukraine
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, 57 Shevchenko Str., Ivano-Frankivsk, 76018, Ukraine
- Research and Development University, Shota Rustaveli Str., 76000, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
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de Medeiros AC, Tavares Filho ER, Bolini HMA. Temporal profile of low calorie lactose-free ice cream chocolate flavor: temporal dominance sensation and multiple time-intensity analysis. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2021; 58:3164-3173. [PMID: 34294978 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-020-04819-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The food industry has a consumer market with growing interest in modified products, so this study aimed to evaluate consumer acceptance and characterize the temporal profile of traditional and lactose-free "low calorie chocolate ice creams". Six different samples were produced: three formulated with traditional whole milk sweetened with sucrose, sucralose and stevia and three formulated with lactose-free whole milk, also sweetened with the same sweeteners. Time-intensity analysis, temporal dominance of sensation and acceptance analysis were performed. The ice cream with lactose-free milk sweetened with stevia had a lower acceptance. The samples sweetened with sucrose were characterized by intensity, duration and dominance of the "sweet" and "chocolate flavor", while the samples sweetened with sucralose were characterized by intensity and duration of the "sweet" stimulus and also by the dominance of the "milk flavor" stimulus. The samples sweetened with stevia were characterized by greater intensity and duration of bitter stimulus, being also characterized by intensity of sweet taste and chocolate flavor. It can be verified that the use of stevia promotes relevant difference in lactose-free ice cream when compared to traditional ice cream, increasing the duration and dominance of bitter taste, as well impacting and decreasing the consumer acceptance. However, the addition of sucralose did not promote significant changes in the profile of both formulations.
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP 13083-862 Brazil
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP 13083-862 Brazil
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Yildiz M, Karhan M. Characteristics of some beverages adjusted with stevia extract, and persistence of steviol glycosides in the mouth after consumption. Int J Gastron Food Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgfs.2021.100326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Ribeiro MM, Diamantino T, Domingues J, Montanari Í, Alves MN, Gonçalves JC. Stevia rebaudiana germplasm characterization using microsatellite markers and steviol glycosides quantification by HPLC. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 48:2573-2582. [PMID: 33811576 PMCID: PMC8060219 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06308-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, Asteraceae, is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Paraguay. This species is considered since ancient times a medicinal plant with important bioactive compounds and pharmacologic and food properties, namely diterpenes glycosides. The high natural sweetener potential stevioside and rebaudioside A produced by S. rebaudiana plants are suitable sucrose substitutes, and their obtention is influenced by environmental, phytosociological, and genetic factors. The plants’ genetic profile and sweet potential depiction are needed for suitable plant selection for improvement and deployment. Thirty-one S. rebaudiana accessions grown in the same plot where leaves samples were collected in early 2019, were genotyped using six microsatellite markers, including two steviol glycosides biosynthesis functionally involved markers. Additionally, an aqueous extract of each sample was obtained in a water bath and purified by SPE for stevioside and rebaudioside A quantification by normal phase HPLC. Stevioside and rebaudioside A contents varied between 0.53–7.36% (w w−1) and 0.37–3.60% (w w−1), respectively. Two genotypes displayed interesting ratios of rebaudioside A/stevioside (number 3 and 33). The level of genetic similarity between genotypes was tested through a pairwise similarity coefficient, and two groups of individuals had the same fingerprinting. Strong relatedness was found within genotypes, possibly due to cloning, thus, influx of new germplasm ought to be made to prevent mating between relatives, and for further selection and genetic improvement.
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- Maria Margarida Ribeiro
- Centro de Biotecnologia de Plantas da Beira Interior, Escola Superior Agrária de Castelo Branco, 6001-909, Castelo Branco, Portugal. .,Instituto Politécnico de Castelo BrancoEscola Superior Agrária, 6001-909, Castelo Branco, Portugal. .,Centro de Recursos NaturaisAmbiente e Sociedade (CERNAS) - Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, 6000-084, Castelo Branco, Portugal. .,Forest Research Centre, School of Agriculture, University of Lisbon, Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Centro de Biotecnologia de Plantas da Beira Interior, Escola Superior Agrária de Castelo Branco, 6001-909, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Centro de Biotecnologia de Plantas da Beira Interior, Escola Superior Agrária de Castelo Branco, 6001-909, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- CPQBA/UNICAMP - Centro Pluridisciplinar de Pesquisas Químicas Biológicas e Agrícolas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- CPQBA/UNICAMP - Centro Pluridisciplinar de Pesquisas Químicas Biológicas e Agrícolas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Centro de Biotecnologia de Plantas da Beira Interior, Escola Superior Agrária de Castelo Branco, 6001-909, Castelo Branco, Portugal.,Instituto Politécnico de Castelo BrancoEscola Superior Agrária, 6001-909, Castelo Branco, Portugal.,Centro de Recursos NaturaisAmbiente e Sociedade (CERNAS) - Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, 6000-084, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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Morphological, structural and cytotoxic behavior of starch/silver nanocomposites with synthesized silver nanoparticles using Stevia rebaudiana extracts. Polym Bull (Berl) 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-020-03184-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Liu X, Fu Y, Ma Q, Yi J, Cai S. Anti-Diabetic Effects of Different Phenolic-Rich Fractions from Rhus Chinensis Mill. Fruits in vitro. EFOOD 2021. [DOI: 10.2991/efood.k.210222.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Ahmed SA, Parama D, Daimari E, Girisa S, Banik K, Harsha C, Dutta U, Kunnumakkara AB. Rationalizing the therapeutic potential of apigenin against cancer. Life Sci 2020; 267:118814. [PMID: 33333052 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite the remarkable advances made in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer during the past couple of decades, it remains the second largest cause of mortality in the world, killing approximately 9.6 million people annually. The major challenges in the treatment of the advanced stage of this disease are the development of chemoresistance, severe adverse effects of the drugs, and high treatment cost. Therefore, the development of drugs that are safe, efficacious, and cost-effective remains a 'Holy Grail' in cancer research. However, the research over the past four decades shed light on the cancer-preventive and therapeutic potential of natural products and their underlying mechanism of action. Apigenin is one such compound, which is known to be safe and has significant potential in the prevention and therapy of this disease. AIM To assess the literature available on the potential of apigenin and its analogs in modulating the key molecular targets leading to the prevention and treatment of different types of cancer. METHOD A comprehensive literature search has been carried out on PubMed for obtaining information related to the sources and analogs, chemistry and biosynthesis, physicochemical properties, biological activities, bioavailability and toxicity of apigenin. KEY FINDINGS The literature search resulted in many in vitro, in vivo and a few cohort studies that evidenced the effectiveness of apigenin and its analogs in modulating important molecular targets and signaling pathways such as PI3K/AKT/mTOR, JAK/STAT, NF-κB, MAPK/ERK, Wnt/β-catenin, etc., which play a crucial role in the development and progression of cancer. In addition, apigenin was also shown to inhibit chemoresistance and radioresistance and make cancer cells sensitive to these agents. Reports have further revealed the safety of the compound and the adaptation of nanotechnological approaches for improving its bioavailability. SIGNIFICANCE Hence, the present review recapitulates the properties of apigenin and its pharmacological activities against different types of cancer, which warrant further investigation in clinical settings.
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- Semim Akhtar Ahmed
- Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Cotton University, Pan Bazar, Guwahati, Assam 781001, India
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory and DBT-AIST International Center for Translational and Environmental Research (DAICENTER), Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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- Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Cotton University, Pan Bazar, Guwahati, Assam 781001, India
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory and DBT-AIST International Center for Translational and Environmental Research (DAICENTER), Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory and DBT-AIST International Center for Translational and Environmental Research (DAICENTER), Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory and DBT-AIST International Center for Translational and Environmental Research (DAICENTER), Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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- Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Cotton University, Pan Bazar, Guwahati, Assam 781001, India.
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory and DBT-AIST International Center for Translational and Environmental Research (DAICENTER), Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam 781039, India.
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Liu Y, Hua X, Zhang M, Zhou A, Zhou X, Yang R. Recovery of steviol glycosides from industrial stevia by-product via crystallization and reversed-phase chromatography. Food Chem 2020; 344:128726. [PMID: 33280961 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Mother liquor sugar (MLS), as the by-product of stevia production, contained ~65% steviol glycosides (SGs). Recovery of the SGs from MLS was achieved by crystallization coupled with reversed-phase chromatography. Crystallization was done by dissolving MLS in methanol solution and SGs were crystallized due to the polarity difference from the medium. Composition of SGs crystals differed with various temperature, time, solid-to-liquid ratio and water content. SGs were 42.25% recovered with high purity of 96.89% under optimal conditions (solid-to-liquid ratio = 1:5 (w/v), T = 25 °C, t = 24 h) in absolute methanol. The liquid phase after crystallization was subsequently subjected to reversed-phase chromatography, whereby the impurities were firstly eluted with 35% (v/v) ethanol solution and the purified SGs were then desorbed by absolute ethanol, finally recovering 95.20% of SGs in the purity of 98.08%. The total SGs recovery of the whole procedure was 97.23%. The two-step purification was easy-to-operate and feasible to scale-up for industrial application.
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- Yaxian Liu
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 214122 Wuxi, China; University of Hohenheim, Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology and Enzyme Science, Garbenstr. 25, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 214122 Wuxi, China.
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 214122 Wuxi, China
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- Jiangsu Stevia Biotechnology Co., Ltd., 225800 Yangzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Stevia Biotechnology Co., Ltd., 225800 Yangzhou, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 214122 Wuxi, China
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Assi AA, Abd El-hamid DH, Abdel-Rahman MS, Ashry EE, AI Bayoumi S, Ahmed AM. The Potential Efficacy of Stevia Extract, Glimepiride and Their Combination in Treating Diabetic Rats: A Novel Strategy in Therapy of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC AND CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.32527/2020/101455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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- Abdel-Azim Assi
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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Carrera-Lanestosa A, Coral-Martínez T, Ruíz-Ciau D, Moguel-Ordoñez Y, Segura-Campos MR. Phenolic compounds and major steviol glucosides by HPLC-DAD-RP and invitro evaluation of the biological activity of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of leaves and stems: S. rebaudiana Bertoni (creole variety INIFAP C01). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2020.1716789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Facultad De Química, Universidad Autónoma De Yucatán, Mérida, México
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- Campo Experimental Mocochá, Instituto Nacional De Investigaciones Forestales, Mérida, Yucatán, México
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Acosta-Motos JR, Noguera-Vera L, Barba-Espín G, Piqueras A, Hernández JA. Antioxidant Metabolism and Chlorophyll Fluorescence during the Acclimatisation to Ex Vitro Conditions of Micropropagated Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni Plants. Antioxidants (Basel) 2019; 8:antiox8120615. [PMID: 31817031 PMCID: PMC6943525 DOI: 10.3390/antiox8120615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Revised: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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In this study, the functioning of antioxidant metabolism and photosynthesis efficiency during the acclimatisation of Stevia rebaudiana plants to ex vitro conditions was determined. A high percentage of acclimatised plants (93.3%) was obtained after four weeks. According to the extent of lipid peroxidation, an oxidative stress occurred during the first hours of acclimatisation. A lower activity of monodehydroascorbate reductase (MDHAR) than dehydroascorbate reductase (DHAR) was observed after 2 days of acclimatisation. However, after 7 days of acclimatisation, stevia plants activated the MDHAR route to recycle ascorbate, which is much more efficient energetically than the DHAR route. Superoxide dismutase and catalase activities showed a peak of activity after 7 days of acclimatisation, suggesting a protection against reactive oxygen species. Peroxidase activity increased about 2-fold after 2 days of acclimatisation and remained high until day 14, probably linked to the cell wall stiffening and the lignification processes. In addition, a progressive increase in the photochemical quenching parameters and the electronic transport rate was observed, coupled with a decrease in the non-photochemical quenching parameters, which indicate a progressive photosynthetic efficiency during this process. Taken together, antioxidant enzymes, lipid peroxidation, and chlorophyll fluorescence are proven as suitable tools for the physiological state evaluation of micropropagated plants during acclimatisation to ex vitro conditions.
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- José Ramón Acosta-Motos
- Group of Fruit Tree Biotechnology, CEBAS-CSIC, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (J.R.A.-M.); (L.N.-V.); (G.B.-E.); (A.P.)
- Cátedra Emprendimiento en el Ámbito Agroalimentario, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) Campus de los Jerónimos, no. 135 Guadalupe, 30107 Murcia, Spain
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- Group of Fruit Tree Biotechnology, CEBAS-CSIC, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (J.R.A.-M.); (L.N.-V.); (G.B.-E.); (A.P.)
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- Group of Fruit Tree Biotechnology, CEBAS-CSIC, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (J.R.A.-M.); (L.N.-V.); (G.B.-E.); (A.P.)
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- Group of Fruit Tree Biotechnology, CEBAS-CSIC, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (J.R.A.-M.); (L.N.-V.); (G.B.-E.); (A.P.)
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- Group of Fruit Tree Biotechnology, CEBAS-CSIC, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (J.R.A.-M.); (L.N.-V.); (G.B.-E.); (A.P.)
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Effect of stevia level on chemical, microbiological, and sensory properties of dairy dessert (rasgulla) at different storage periods and temperatures. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.14293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Jo YD, Kim J, Choung SY. Protective effects of quercetin-3-O-α-l-arabinopyranoside against UVA induced apoptosis via regulating inflammatory pathways in ARPE-19 cells and Balb/c mice. J Funct Foods 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2019.103541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Peritore AF, Siracusa R, Crupi R, Cuzzocrea S. Therapeutic Efficacy of Palmitoylethanolamide and Its New Formulations in Synergy with Different Antioxidant Molecules Present in Diets. Nutrients 2019; 11:E2175. [PMID: 31514292 PMCID: PMC6769461 DOI: 10.3390/nu11092175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The use of a complete nutritional approach seems increasingly promising to combat chronic inflammation. The choice of healthy sources of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, associated with regular physical activity and avoidance of smoking is essential to fight the war against chronic diseases. At the base of the analgesic, anti-inflammatory, or antioxidant action of the diets, there are numerous molecules, among which some of a lipidic nature very active in the inflammatory pathway. One class of molecules found in diets with anti-inflammatory actions are ALIAmides. Among all, one is particularly known for its ability to counteract the inflammatory cascade, the Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA). PEA is a molecular that is present in nature, in numerous foods, and is endogenously produced by our body, which acts as a balancer of inflammatory processes, also known as endocannabionoid-like. PEA is often used in the treatment of both acute and chronic inflammatory pathologies, either alone or in association with other molecules with properties, such as antioxidants or analgesics. This review aims to illustrate an overview of the different diets that are involved in the process of opposition to the inflammatory cascade, focusing on capacity of PEA and new formulations in synergy with other molecules.
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- Alessio Filippo Peritore
- Department of Chemical Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno D'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy.
- Department of Pharmacological and Physiological Sciences, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA.
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Zhong L, Tong Y, Chuan J, Bai L, Shi J, Zhu Y. Protective effect of ethyl vanillin against Aβ-induced neurotoxicity in PC12 cells via the reduction of oxidative stress and apoptosis. Exp Ther Med 2019; 17:2666-2674. [PMID: 30930969 PMCID: PMC6425458 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2019.7242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2018] [Accepted: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Increased aggregation of β-amyloid (Aβ) peptides induces oxidative stress, which is considered a major contributor in the development of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Prevention of Aβ-induced neurotoxicity is proposed as a possible modality for treatment of AD. The present study aimed to elucidate possible effects of ethyl vanillin (EVA), an analog of vanillin isolated from vanilla beans, on the Aβ1-42-induced oxidative injury in PC12 cells. EVA restrained the decrease in PC12 cell viability and apoptosis induction caused by treatment with Aβ1-42. In addition, EVA markedly alleviated intracellular lipid peroxidation as demonstrated by malondialdehyde levels and reactive oxygen species production in Aβ1-42-treated PC12 cells. In addition, the reduction in the activity levels of the antioxidative enzymes superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase was detected in Aβ1-42-treated PC12 cells. This effect was partially reversed by treatment with EVA. Furthermore, the results indicated that EVA attenuated Aβ1-42-induced caspase-3 activation and the increase noted in the apoptosis regulator Bcl-2/apoptosis regulator Bax ratio of PC12 cells. These results indicated that EVA could be used as an efficient and novel agent for the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases via inhibition of oxidative stress and cell apoptosis.
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- Lei Zhong
- Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, Sichuan 610031, P.R. China
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- Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, P.R. China
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- Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, P.R. China
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- Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, P.R. China
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- Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, P.R. China
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Pacifico S, Piccolella S, Nocera P, Tranquillo E, Dal Poggetto F, Catauro M. New insights into phenol and polyphenol composition of Stevia rebaudiana leaves. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2018; 163:45-57. [PMID: 30286435 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2018.09.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2018] [Revised: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The diversity in phenols and polyphenols of stevia leaf has been simplified applying sequential fractionation techniques on its ethanol extract through ultrasound assisted maceration. Two of the fractions obtained by reverse-phase column chromatography resulted differently active in an extensive antioxidant and cytotoxic screening. Both fractions were chemically profiled by ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) coupled with electrospray ionization (ESI) quadrupole/time-of-flight (QqTOF) mass spectrometry (MS). One of the fractions was composed mainly of chlorogenic acids and flavonol triglycosides, whereas the other was rich in flavonoids mono- and diglycosides and in their hydroxycinnamoyl derivatives. Among the fifty compounds identified, non-phenol metabolites, such as benzyl primeveroside and roseoside, as well as a lignan polyphenol (5'), are reported for the first time as constituents of the Stevia leaf.
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- Severina Pacifico
- Department of Environmental Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, I-81100 Caserta, Italy.
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- Department of Environmental Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, I-81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia, 26, I-80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Industrial and Information Engineering, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, I-81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Industrial and Information Engineering, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, I-81031 Aversa, Italy
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Góngora Salazar VA, Vázquez Encalada S, Corona Cruz A, Segura Campos MR. Stevia rebaudiana : A sweetener and potential bioactive ingredient in the development of functional cookies. J Funct Foods 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2018.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Ruiz-Ruiz JC, Moguel-Ordoñez YB, Segura-Campos MR. Biological activity of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni and their relationship to health. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2018; 57:2680-2690. [PMID: 26479769 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2015.1072083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The leaves of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni has nutrients and phytochemicals, which make it an adequate source for the extraction and production of functional food ingredients. Preclinical and clinical studies suggest therapeutic and pharmacological applications for stevia and their extracts because they are not toxic and exhibit several biological activities. This review presents the biological activity of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni and their relationship to antidiabetic, anticariogenic, antioxidant, hypotensive, antihypertensive, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities. Consumption and adverse effects were also reviewed.
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- Jorge Carlos Ruiz-Ruiz
- a Departamento de Ingeniería Química-Bioquímica , Instituto Tecnológico de Mérida , Mérida, Yucatán , México
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- b Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Campo Experimental Mococh , Carretera Mérida-Motul, Yucatán , México
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- c Facultad de Ingeniería Química , Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán Col. Chuburná de Hidalgo Inn, Mérida, Yucatán , México
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Hydroalcoholic extract of Stevia rebaudiana bert. leaves and stevioside ameliorates lipopolysaccharide induced acute liver injury in rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 95:1040-1050. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.08.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2017] [Revised: 08/06/2017] [Accepted: 08/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Prata C, Zambonin L, Rizzo B, Maraldi T, Angeloni C, Vieceli Dalla Sega F, Fiorentini D, Hrelia S. Glycosides from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni Possess Insulin-Mimetic and Antioxidant Activities in Rat Cardiac Fibroblasts. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2017; 2017:3724545. [PMID: 28947927 PMCID: PMC5602648 DOI: 10.1155/2017/3724545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2017] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a shrub having a high content of sweet diterpenoid glycosides in its leaves, mainly stevioside and rebaudioside A, which are used as noncaloric, natural sweeteners. The aim of this study was to deepen the knowledge about the insulin-mimetic effect exerted by four different mixtures of steviol glycosides, rich in stevioside and rebaudioside A, in neonatal rat cardiac fibroblasts. The potential antioxidant activity of these steviol glycosides was also assessed, as oxidative stress is associated with diabetes. Likewise the insulin effect, steviol glycosides caused an increase in glucose uptake into rat fibroblasts by activating the PI3K/Akt pathway, thus inducing Glut4 translocation to the plasma membrane. The presence of S961, an insulin antagonist, completely abolished these effects, allowing to hypothesize that steviol glycosides could act as ligands of the same receptor engaged by insulin. Moreover, steviol glycosides counteracted oxidative stress by increasing reduced glutathione intracellular levels and upregulating expression and activity of the two antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase and catalase. The present work unravels the insulin-mimetic effect and the antioxidant property exerted by steviol glycosides, suggesting their potential beneficial role in the cotreatment of diabetes and in health maintenance.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Irnerio, No. 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Irnerio, No. 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department for Life Quality Studies, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Corso d'Augusto, No. 237, 47921 Rimini, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico, Via del Pozzo, No. 71, 41124 Modena, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Gentile III da Varano, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Irnerio, No. 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department for Life Quality Studies, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Corso d'Augusto, No. 237, 47921 Rimini, Italy
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Kumar RS, Narasingappa RB, Joshi CG, Girish TK, Danagoudar A. Caesalpinia Crista Linn. Induces Protection against DNA and Membrane Damage. Pharmacogn Mag 2017; 13:S250-S257. [PMID: 28808388 PMCID: PMC5538162 DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_557_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2016] [Revised: 01/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Caesalpinia crista is a medicinal herb used to cure various ailments in subtropical and tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Objective: The objective of this evaluation of C. crista against free radical induced DNA and erythrocyte damage. Materials and Methods: The profiles of polyphenol and flavonoid were quantified through reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography. Free radical induced DNA and membrane damage were performed using H2O2 as oxidative agent. Results: The total polyphenol content of C. crista leaf ethyl acetate extract (CcEA) was 94.5 ± 3.8 mg/gGAE, CcME (C. crista leaf methanol extract) was 52.7 ± 2.8 mg/gGAE, and CcWE (C. crista leaf Water extract) was 31.84 ± 1.8 mg/gGAE. Total flavonoid content of CcEA was 60.46 ± 2.3 mg/gQE, CcME was 46.26 ± 1.8 mg/gQE, and CcWE was 20.47 ± 1.1 mg/gQE. The extracts also exhibited good antioxidant activity as confirmed by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2’-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid), hydroxyl scavenging, reducing power, and total antioxidant assays. Among the three extracts, CcEA and CcME showed better protection against red blood cell (RBC) hemolysis and DNA damage as confirmed by electrophoretic study. Further, Scanning electron micrograph data showed that CcEA revealed the free radical induced structural alterations in RBC. Conclusion: These findings suggest that C. crista contains bioactive molecules and can inhibit oxidative stress and can be source of further study to use this in herbal medicine. SUMMARY ROS are generated under normal biological systems. These ROS generated can be scavenged by endogenous and exogenous cellular mechanisms. Environmental stress, radiation, smoke etc. elevates ROS dramatically. This leads to significant damage to cellular biomolecules like DNA and cell structures. Plants as a large reservoir of drugs for protecting DNA and cell structures from oxidative stress. Polyphenols present in the C. crista extracts acts through several mechanisms to quench free radicals. Extracts exhibited potent antioxidant properties and also protected DNA and cell membrane from oxidative damage. Hence this can be used in herbal medicine for treating oxidative stress mediated diseases.
Abbreviations used: ABTS: 2,2’-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid); CcEA: C. crista leaf ethyl acetate extract; CcME: C. crista leaf methanol extract; CcWE: C. crista leaf Water extract; DPPH: 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; GAE: Gallic acid Equivalent; H2O2: Hydrogen Peroxide; QE: Quercetin Equivalent; RNS: Reactive Nitrogen Spevcies; ROS: Reactive Oxygen Species; SEM: Scanning Electron Microscope.
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, University of Agriculture Sciences, Bangalore, Hassan, India
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- Department of Studies and Research in Biochemistry, P.G Centre, Mangalore University, Chikka Aluvara, Kodagu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies and Research in Biochemistry, P.G Centre, Mangalore University, Chikka Aluvara, Kodagu, India
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Milani PG, Formigoni M, Lima YC, Piovan S, Peixoto GML, Camparsi DM, da Silva Rodrigues WDN, da Silva JQP, da Silva Avincola A, Pilau EJ, da Costa CEM, da Costa SC. Fortification of the whey protein isolate antioxidant and antidiabetic activity with fraction rich in phenolic compounds obtained from Stevia rebaudiana (Bert.). Bertoni leaves. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2017; 54:2020-2029. [PMID: 28720959 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-017-2638-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 04/07/2017] [Accepted: 04/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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A stevia fraction (ASF) free of steviol glycosides was extracted from Stevia rebaudiana leaves (Stevia UEM-13). ASF essentially constitutes phenolic compounds (52.42%), which were identified by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) as caffeic acid, quercetin-3-o-glycoside, cyanidin-3-glucoside, kaempferol, quercetin, apigenin, rozmarinic acid, chlorogenic acid and dicaffeoylquinic acid. ASF was used as a multi-functional source of phenolic compounds to fortify the whey protein isolate (WPI) obtained by membrane separation. WPI fortified with 0.2% ASF showed an 80% increase in its antioxidant activity and more pronounced antidiabetic effects than the unfortified WPI, mainly in the glycemic control of diabetic animals induced by streptozotocin. The in vitro and in vivo antioxidant effects of ASF may enhance the effects of WPI. Indeed, this pioneering study revealed that ASF can be used to enrich the antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of WPI.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência de Alimentos, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Av. Colombo, 5790 - Jardim Universitário, Maringá, Paraná CEP 87020-900 Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência de Alimentos, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Av. Colombo, 5790 - Jardim Universitário, Maringá, Paraná CEP 87020-900 Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Av. Colombo, 5790 - Jardim Universitário, Maringá, Paraná CEP 87020-900 Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Av. Colombo, 5790 - Jardim Universitário, Maringá, Paraná CEP 87020-900 Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Av. Colombo, 5790 - Jardim Universitário, Maringá, Paraná CEP 87020-900 Brazil
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- Departamento de Biologia, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Av. Colombo, 5790 - Jardim Universitário, Maringá, Paraná CEP 87020-900 Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Av. Colombo, 5790 - Jardim Universitário, Maringá, Paraná CEP 87020-900 Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Av. Colombo, 5790 - Jardim Universitário, Maringá, Paraná CEP 87020-900 Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Av. Colombo, 5790 - Jardim Universitário, Maringá, Paraná CEP 87020-900 Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Av. Colombo, 5790 - Jardim Universitário, Maringá, Paraná CEP 87020-900 Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência de Alimentos, Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Av. Colombo, 5790 - Jardim Universitário, Maringá, Paraná CEP 87020-900 Brazil
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Udompaisarn S, Arthan D, Somana J. Development and Validation of an Enzymatic Method To Determine Stevioside Content from Stevia rebaudiana. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2017; 65:3223-3229. [PMID: 28343388 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.6b05793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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An enzymatic method for specific determination of stevioside content was established. Recombinant β-glucosidase BT_3567 (rBT_3567) from Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron HB-13 exhibited selective hydrolysis of stevioside at β-1,2-glycosidic bond to yield rubusoside and glucose. Coupling of this enzyme with glucose oxidase and peroxidase allowed for quantitation of stevioside content in Stevia samples by using a colorimetric-based approach. The series of reactions for stevioside determination can be completed within 1 h at 37 °C. Stevioside determination using the enzymatic assay strongly correlated with results obtained from HPLC quantitation (r2 = 0.9629, n = 16). The percentages of coefficient variation (CV) of within day (n = 12) and between days (n = 12) assays were lower than 5%, and accuracy ranges were 95-105%. This analysis demonstrates that the enzymatic method developed in this study is specific, easy to perform, accurate, and yields reproducible results.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University , Rama 6 Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Tropical Nutrition & Food Science, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University , Rachawithi Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University , Rama 6 Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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Evaluation of antibacterial, antioxidant and nootropic activities of Tiliacora racemosa Colebr. leaves: In vitro and in vivo approach. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 86:662-668. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.12.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2016] [Revised: 11/23/2016] [Accepted: 12/04/2016] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Danagoudar A, Joshi CG, Sunil Kumar R, Poyya J, Nivya T, Hulikere MM, Anu Appaiah KA. Molecular profiling and antioxidant as well as anti-bacterial potential of polyphenol producing endophytic fungus-Aspergillus austroafricanus CGJ-B3. Mycology 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/21501203.2017.1281358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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- Ananda Danagoudar
- Department of Biochemistry, Mangalore University, P.G Centre, Chikka Aluvara, Kodagu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Mangalore University, P.G Centre, Chikka Aluvara, Kodagu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Mangalore University, P.G Centre, Chikka Aluvara, Kodagu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Mangalore University, P.G Centre, Chikka Aluvara, Kodagu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Mangalore University, P.G Centre, Chikka Aluvara, Kodagu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Mangalore University, P.G Centre, Chikka Aluvara, Kodagu, India
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- Department of Microbiology and Fermentation Technology, CSIR- Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, India
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Mohammadi AH, Zarghami R, Kashani A, Sharifabad HH, Mohammadi GN. Effect of Different Hormonal Treatment on Stevia (<I>rebaudiana </I>Bertoni) Micro-propagation. Pak J Biol Sci 2017; 20:457-464. [PMID: 30187734 DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2017.457.464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Stevia micro propagation method is an extensive and highly potential in vitro method use to accelerate plant propagation in compare to the other propagation methods. This study tried to examine the effect of different hormonal combinations for shoot and root development of stevia plant. MATERIALS AND METHODS In order to identify the best hormonal combination of establishment culture, three different media (MS1, MS2 and MS3) combine with three separate hormonal combinations for each were tested. For the proliferation and rooting culture, a media (MS2) combined with different hormonal combinations with different levels were tested. The experiment was conducted as a completely randomized design with eight replicates in establishment experiment and factorial in base of completely randomized design with four replicates in proliferation and rooting experiment. Data was analyzed by one-way analysis of variance using SAS. RESULTS The mean comparison data showed the lowest amount of kinetin and IBA added in selected medium from establishment phase (MS2) was more effective in proliferation traits. The highest number of lateral branches was observed in the IBA 0.25 mg L-1 (3.96) and kinetin 1 mg L-1 (3.91). The mean comparison of naphthalene acetic acid and IBA treatments in rooting study confirmed that the control treatment (no added NAA and IBA) had the maximum effect on the traits studied. The longest root length (1.68 cm) was observed in the control treatment culture. CONCLUSION The Stevia (rebaudiana Bertoni) in vitro culture under effect of hormonal treatments showed a significant improvement on proliferation and rooting rate.
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Barakat H, Al-Furaydi A, Al-Harbi A, Al-Shedookhi A. Nutritional, Chemical and Organoleptical Characteristics of Low-Calorie Fruit Nectars Incorporating Stevioside as a Natural Sweetener. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.4236/fns.2017.81009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Kumar RS, Narasingappa RB, Joshi CG, Girish TK, Prasada Rao UJ, Danagoudar A. Evaluation of Cassia tora Linn. against Oxidative Stress-induced DNA and Cell Membrane Damage. J Pharm Bioallied Sci 2017; 9:33-43. [PMID: 28584491 PMCID: PMC5450468 DOI: 10.4103/0975-7406.206215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Objective: The present study aims to evaluate antioxidants and protective role of Cassia tora Linn. against oxidative stress-induced DNA and cell membrane damage. Materials and Methods: The total and profiles of flavonoids were identified and quantified through reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography. In vitro antioxidant activity was determined using standard antioxidant assays. The protective role of C. tora extracts against oxidative stress-induced DNA and cell membrane damage was examined by electrophoretic and scanning electron microscopic studies, respectively. Results: The total flavonoid content of CtEA was 106.8 ± 2.8 mg/g d.w.QE, CtME was 72.4 ± 1.12 mg/g d.w.QE, and CtWE was 30.4 ± 0.8 mg/g d.w.QE. The concentration of flavonoids present in CtEA in decreasing order: quercetin >kaempferol >epicatechin; in CtME: quercetin >rutin >kaempferol; whereas, in CtWE: quercetin >rutin >kaempferol. The CtEA inhibited free radical-induced red blood cell hemolysis and cell membrane morphology better than CtME as confirmed by a scanning electron micrograph. CtEA also showed better protection than CtME and CtWE against free radical-induced DNA damage as confirmed by electrophoresis. Conclusion: C. tora contains flavonoids and inhibits oxidative stress and can be used for many health benefits and pharmacotherapy.
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Hassan, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Hassan, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies and Research in Biochemistry, P.G Centre, Mangalore University, Chikka Aluvara, Kodagu, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Studies and Research in Biochemistry, P.G Centre, Mangalore University, Chikka Aluvara, Kodagu, Karnataka, India
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Kapoor S, Dharmesh SM. Physiologically induced changes in bound phenolics and antioxidants, DNA/cytoprotective potentials in pectic poly/oligosaccharides of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2016; 96:4874-4884. [PMID: 26939940 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.7696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2015] [Revised: 02/01/2016] [Accepted: 02/27/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Antioxidant, cyto/DNA protective potentials are known to offer significant protection against free radical induced injury to cells or tissues and cellular damages that are envisaged in various diseases including chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, etc, while galectin-3 inhibitory potentials are known to block or delay the process of metastasis in cancer. Antioxidant, cyto/DNA protection and galectin-3 inhibitory potentials were examined in pectic polysaccharides (PPs) and pectic oligosaccharides (POs) from four types of two varieties of tomatoes such as Sour (Mallika local variety) raw (SrRT-SrRTPP, SrRTPO), Sour ripe (SrRIT-SrRITPP, SrRITPO), Sweet (Rashmi local variety) raw (SwRT-SwRTPP, SwRTPO) and Sweet ripe (SwRIT-SwRITPP and SwRITPO). RESULTS Results indicate that unripe PPs and POs show approximately four- to five-fold better galectin-3 inhibitory property than ripe ones. An approximately nine- to 10-fold increase in galectin-3 inhibitory activity in sour variety was observed. The IC50 as determined by free radical scavenging (FRS), red blood cell (RBC) and DNA protection assays revealed reduction in FRS and RBC protective potencies in pectic oligosaccharides (POs) than pectic polysaccharides (PPs), supporting the fact that phenolics contribute towards these activities. Loss of activity could be attributed to the hydrolysis of certain phenolics during the ripening process as well as during conversion of PPs to POs. CONCLUSION This study, for the first time, showed changes in bioactivity profiling in unripened and ripened conditions in tomato. Precise alterations in biomolecular components, such as bound cinnamyl/ferulyl and vanillic acid derivatives, along with alterations in sugar composition that reflect changes in antioxidants, cyto/DNA protective and antimetastatic potentials, have been delineated. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, CSIR - Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, 570 020, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, CSIR - Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, 570 020, India. ,
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Lee BL, Kang JH, Kim HM, Jeong SH, Jang DS, Jang YP, Choung SY. Polyphenol-enriched Vaccinium uliginosum L. fractions reduce retinal damage induced by blue light in A2E-laden ARPE19 cell cultures and mice. Nutr Res 2016; 36:1402-1414. [PMID: 27993192 DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2016.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2016] [Revised: 11/15/2016] [Accepted: 11/16/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Polyphenols exert beneficial effects on vision. We hypothesized that polyphenol components of Vaccinium uliginosum L. (V.U.) extract protect retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells against blue light-induced damage. Our aim was to test extracts containing polyphenol components to ascertain effects to reduce damage against blue light in RPEs. We measured the activity in fractions eluted from water, ethanol, and HP20 resin (FH), and found that the FH fraction had the highest beneficial activity. We isolated the individual active compounds from the FH fraction using chromatographic techniques, and found that FH contained flavonoids, anthocyanins, phenyl propanoids, and iridoids. Cell cultures of A2E-laden ARPE-19 exposed to blue light after treatment with V.U. extract fractions and their individual constituents indicated improvement. V uliginosum L extract fractions and constituent compounds significantly reduced A2E photo-oxidation-induced RPE cell death and inhibited intracellular A2E accumulation. Furthermore, Balb/c male mice were exposed to blue light at 10000 lux for 1 h/d for 2 weeks to induce retinal damage. One week after the final blue light exposure, retinal damage evaluated revealed that the outer nuclear layer thickness and nuclei count were improved. Histologic examination of murine photoreceptor cells demonstrated that FH, rich in polyphenols, inhibited the loss of outer nuclear layer thickness and nuclei. Our findings suggest that V.U. extract and eluted fractions are a potential source of bioactive compounds that potentially serve a therapeutic approach for age-related macular degeneration.
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- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences of Pharmacy, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences of Pharmacy, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Pharmacy and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oriental Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences of Pharmacy, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Preventive Pharmacy Science, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences of Pharmacy, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Oriental Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences of Pharmacy, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Preventive Pharmacy and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Uyanikgil Y, Cavusoglu T, Balcıoglu HA, Gurgul S, Solmaz V, Ozlece HK, Erten N, Erbas O. Rebaudioside A inhibits pentylenetetrazol-induced convulsions in rats. Kaohsiung J Med Sci 2016; 32:446-51. [PMID: 27638403 DOI: 10.1016/j.kjms.2016.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2016] [Revised: 06/01/2016] [Accepted: 07/01/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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The safety of patients with epilepsy consuming sweetening agents, which is becoming increasingly prevalent for various reasons, is a topic that should be emphasized as sensitively as it is for other diseases. Patients with epilepsy consume sweetening agents for different reasons such being diabetic or overweight. They can occasionally be exposed to sweetening agents unrestrainedly through consuming convenience food, primarily beverages. This study aimed to investigate the effects of rebaudioside A (Reb-A), which is a steviol glycoside produced from the herb Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni), on epileptic seizures and convulsions induced by pentylenetetrazole (PTZ). Forty-eight male rats were used. Twenty-four rats were administered 35 mg/kg PTZ to trigger epileptiform activity; the remaining 24 rats were administered 70 mg/kg PTZ to trigger the convulsion model. The epileptiform activity was evaluated by spike percentage, whereas convulsion was evaluated by Racine's Convulsion Scale and the onset time of the first myoclonic jerk. Statistical analysis revealed a statistically significant decrease in the Racine's Convulsion Scale score and increase in the latency of first myoclonic jerk in a dose-dependent manner for the rat groups in which PTZ epilepsy had been induced and Reb-A had been administered. For the groups that were administered Reb-A, the spike decrease was apparent in a dose-dependent manner, based on the spike percentage calculation. These results indicated that Reb-A has positive effects on PTZ-induced convulsions.
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- Yigit Uyanikgil
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Cord Blood, Cell and Tissue Research and Application Centre, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey.
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Cord Blood, Cell and Tissue Research and Application Centre, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, İstanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Ordu State Hospital, Ordu, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Bilim University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Lee SE, Lim C, Kim H, Cho S. A STUDY OF THE ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECTS OF THE ETHYL ACETATE FRACTION OF THE METHANOL EXTRACT OF FORSYTHIAE FRUCTUS. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL, COMPLEMENTARY, AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES : AJTCAM 2016; 13:102-113. [PMID: 28487900 PMCID: PMC5416628 DOI: 10.21010/ajtcam.v13i5.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The dried fruit of Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl. (Oleaceae) are better known by their herbal name Forsythiae Fructus, and have a bitter taste, slightly pungent smell, and cold habit. FF has been widely used to treat symptoms associated with the lung, heart, and small intestine. Recently, bioactive compounds isolated from hydrophobic solvent fractions of FF have been reported to have anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-cancer effects. Traditionally, almost all herbal medicines are water extracts, and thus, extraction methods should be developed to optimize the practical efficacies of herbal medicines. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, the anti-inflammatory effects of the ethyl acetate fraction of the methanol extract of FF (FFE) were assessed by measuring NO and PGE2 production by and intracellular ROS and protein levels of iNOS and COX-2 in RAW 264.7 cells. RESULTS FFE inhibited COX-2 expression in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. CONCLUSION In summary, FFE effectively reduced intracellular ROS and NO levels and inhibited PGE2 production by down-regulating COX-2 levels. Abbreviations: FF, of Forsythiae Fructus; NO, nitric oxide; iNOS, inducible NO synthase; COX-2, cyclooxygenase-2; ROS, reactive oxygen species; PGE2, prostaglandin E2.
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- Se-Eun Lee
- School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- College of Medicine, Dongguk University, Ilsan, Gyounggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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Freitas MLF, Dutra MBDL, Bolini HMA. Sensory profile and acceptability for pitanga (Eugenia uniflora L.) nectar with different sweeteners. FOOD SCI TECHNOL INT 2016; 22:720-731. [DOI: 10.1177/1082013215607077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2015] [Accepted: 08/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the sensory properties and acceptability of pitanga nectar samples prepared with sucrose and different sweeteners (sucralose, aspartame, stevia with 40% rebaudioside A, stevia with 95% rebaudioside A, neotame, and a 2:1 cyclamate/saccharin blend). A total of 13 assessors participated in a quantitative descriptive analysis and evaluated the samples in relation to the descriptor terms. The acceptability test was carried out by 120 fruit juice consumers. The results of the quantitative descriptive analysis of pitanga nectar showed that samples prepared with sucralose, aspartame, and the 2:1 cyclamate/saccharin blend had sensory profiles similar to that of the sample prepared with sucrose. Consumers' most accepted samples were prepared with sucrose, sucralose, aspartame, and neotame. The sweeteners that have the greatest potential to replace sucrose in pitanga nectar are sucralose and aspartame.
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- Mírian Luisa Faria Freitas
- Department of Food Engineering and Technology, State University of São Paulo, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- National Institute of Education, Science and Technology of the South of Minas Gerais State, Inconfidentes, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Lemus-Mondaca R, Ah-Hen K, Vega-Gálvez A, Honores C, Moraga NO. Stevia rebaudiana Leaves: Effect of Drying Process Temperature on Bioactive Components, Antioxidant Capacity and Natural Sweeteners. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2016; 71:49-56. [PMID: 26650384 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-015-0524-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Stevia leaves are usually used in dried state and undergo the inevitable effect of drying process that changes the quality characteristics of the final product. The aim of this study was to assess temperature effect on Stevia leaves through analysis of relevant bioactive components, antioxidant capacity and content of natural sweeteners and minerals. The drying process was performed in a convective dryer at constant temperatures ranging from 30 to 80 °C. Vitamin C was determined in the leaves and as expected showed a decrease during drying proportional to temperature. Phenolics and flavonoids were also determined and were found to increase during drying below 50 °C. Antioxidant activity was determined by DPPH and ORAC assays, and the latter showed the highest value at 40 °C, with a better correlation with the phenolics and flavonoids content. The content of eight natural sweeteners found in Stevia leaves was also determined and an increase in the content of seven of the sweeteners, excluding steviol bioside, was found at drying temperature up to 50 °C. At temperatures between 60 and 80 °C the increase in sweeteners content was not significant. Stevia leaves proved to be an excellent source of antioxidants and natural sweeteners.
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- Roberto Lemus-Mondaca
- Departamento de Ingeniería en Alimentos, Universidad de La Serena, Av. Raúl Bitrán, 1305, La Serena, Chile.
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- Instituto Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos, Universidad Austral de Chile, Av. Julio Sarrazín s/n, Valdivia, Chile.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería en Alimentos, Universidad de La Serena, Av. Raúl Bitrán, 1305, La Serena, Chile
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- Departamento de Ingeniería en Alimentos, Universidad de La Serena, Av. Raúl Bitrán, 1305, La Serena, Chile
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Universidad de La Serena, Av. Benavente 980, La Serena, Chile
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Khan AA, Gani A, Masoodi FA, Amin F, Wani IA, Khanday FA, Gani A. Structural, thermal, functional, antioxidant & antimicrobial properties of β-d-glucan extracted from baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cereviseae)-Effect of γ-irradiation. Carbohydr Polym 2016; 140:442-50. [PMID: 26876872 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2015] [Revised: 12/23/2015] [Accepted: 01/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of γ-irradiation (0, 5, 10, 20, 30 & 50kGy) on the structural, functional, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of yeast β-d-glucan. The samples were characterized by ATR-FTIR, gel permeation chromatography (GPC) and the thermal properties were studied using DSC. There was a decrease in the average molecular weight of β-d-glucan as the irradiation dose increased. The functional properties of irradiated yeast β-d-glucan were largely influenced by the action of gamma radiation like swelling power and viscosity decreases with increase in the irradiation dose while as fat binding capacity, emulsifying properties, foaming properties and bile acid binding capacity shows an increasing trend. All the antioxidant properties carried out using six different assays increased significantly (p≤0.05) in a dose dependent manner. The antibacterial activity of yeast β-d-glucan also showed an increasing trend with increase in the irradiation dose from 5 to 50kDa.
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- Asma Ashraf Khan
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar 19006, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar 19006, India.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar 19006, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar 19006, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar 19006, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar 19006, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90112, Songkhla, Thailand
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Periche A, Castelló ML, Heredia A, Escriche I. Effect of different drying methods on the phenolic, flavonoid and volatile compounds ofStevia rebaudianaleaves. FLAVOUR FRAG J 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/ffj.3298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Angela Periche
- Universitat Politècnica de València; Institute of Food Engineering for Development; 46022 Valencia Spain
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- Universitat Politècnica de València; Institute of Food Engineering for Development; 46022 Valencia Spain
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- Universitat Politècnica de València; Institute of Food Engineering for Development; 46022 Valencia Spain
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- Universitat Politècnica de València; Institute of Food Engineering for Development; 46022 Valencia Spain
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Ruiz-Ruiz JC, Moguel-Ordoñez YB, Matus-Basto AJ, Segura-Campos MR. Antidiabetic and antioxidant activity of Stevia rebaudiana extracts (Var. Morita) and their incorporation into a potential functional bread. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2015; 52:7894-903. [PMID: 26604361 PMCID: PMC4648875 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-015-1883-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 04/27/2015] [Accepted: 05/20/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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In this study a new wheat bread was designed whose sugars were replaced with S. rebaudiana Bertoni aqueous extract. The impact of the S. rebaudiana Bertoni aqueous extract on nutritional and sensory quality, its ability to reduce sugar intake and its antioxidant properties were investigated. Functional bread with 50 % of sugars replaced with S. rebaudiana extract was compared with traditional wheat bread. The extract demonstrated alpha amylase (IC50 = 198.40 μg/mL) glucosidase (596.77 μg/mL) inhibition. The radical scavenging activity exhibited an IC50 value of 335.94 mg/mL. In comparison with the control, the bread with stevia extract was softer and had lower microbial growth during the shelf-life study. The sensory test showed that the substitution of 50 % stevia extract was more acceptable when comparing with all quality characteristics. Regarding the nutritional contribution, the content of dietary fiber and digestible carbohydrates in the bread with stevia extract was higher and lower respectively, so caloric intake was significantly reduced. The results showed that the biological properties of S. rebaudiana extract were retained after the bread making process and that the proposed bread is suitable as functional food in human nutrition.
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- J. C. Ruiz-Ruiz
- />Departamento de Ingeniería Química-Bioquímica, Instituto Tecnológico de Mérida, Av. Tecnológico Km 4.5 S/N, C.P. 97118 Mérida, Yucatán México
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- />Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Campo Experimental Mocochá Km 25, Mocochá, Yucatán México
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- />Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Campus de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Periférico Nte. Km. 33.5, Tablaje Catastral 13615, Col. Chuburná de Hidalgo Inn, 97203 Mérida, Yucatán México
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- />Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Campus de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Periférico Nte. Km. 33.5, Tablaje Catastral 13615, Col. Chuburná de Hidalgo Inn, 97203 Mérida, Yucatán México
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Shah A, Masoodi F, Gani A, Ashwar B. Effect of γ -irradiation on antioxidant and antiproliferative properties of oat β -glucan. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2015.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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