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Zhu M, Li F, Zhang Y, Yu J, Wei Y, Gao X. Preparation, bioactivities, and food industry applications of tuber and tuberous roots peptides: A review. Food Chem 2024; 456:140027. [PMID: 38870819 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140027] [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: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Tuber and tuberous roots proteins are important sources for producing bioactive peptides. The objective of this review is to present the current research status of tubers and tuberous roots bioactive peptides (TTRBP), including its preparation methods, purification techniques, structure identification approaches, biological functions, and applications in the food industry. Moreover, the current challenges and future development trends of TTRBP are elucidated. Currently, TTRBP are mainly produced by enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation. Pretreatment like high static pressure, ultrasound and microwave can assist enzymatic hydrolysis and facilitate TTRBP production. In addition, TTRBP are structurally diverse, which is related to the molecular weight, amino acids composition, and linkage mode. Accordingly, they have various biological activities (such as antioxidant, antihypertensive, hypoglycemic) and have been utilized in the food industry as functional ingredients and food additives. This review will provide valuable insights for the optimal utilization of tuber and tuberous roots.
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- Mengjia Zhu
- College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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Zhang L, Wang S, Zhang W, Chang G, Guo L, Li X, Gao W. Prospects of yam (Dioscorea) polysaccharides: Structural features, bioactivities and applications. Food Chem 2024; 446:138897. [PMID: 38430768 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138897] [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: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Yam (Dioscorea) is a tuber crop cultivated for food security, revenue, and medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat diabetes, asthma, diarrhea, and other diseases. The main active ingredients in yam, polysaccharides, are regarded to be the important reason for its widespread applications. Now, a comprehensive review of research developments of yam polysaccharides (YPs) was presented to explore their prospects. We outlined the structural characteristics, biological activities, structure-activity relationships, and potential applications. Around 13 neutral components and 17 acidic components were separated. They exhibited various bioactivities, including immunomodulatory, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, antioxidant, gastrointestinal protective, anti-fatigue, and senile disease treatment activities, as well as prebiotic effect. Structure-activity relationships illustrated that unique structural properties, chemical modifications, and carried biopolymers could influence the bioactivities of YPs. The potential applications in medicine, food, and other fields have also been summarized.
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- Luyao Zhang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300193, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300193, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300193, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine Resources Research Enterprises, Tianjin 300402, China.
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- National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300193, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300193, China.
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Ye Q, Gong X, Li A, Shao S, Ji B. A typical acidic extracellular polysaccharide alludes to algae-bacteria-collaboration in microalgal-bacterial symbiosis. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 929:172545. [PMID: 38636868 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Microalgal-bacterial symbioses are prevalent in aquatic ecosystems and play a pivotal role in carbon sequestration, significantly contributing to global carbon cycling. The understanding of the contribution of exopolysaccharides (EPSs), a crucial carbon-based component, to the structural integrity of microalgal-bacterial symbioses remains insufficiently elucidated. To address this gap, our study aims to enhance our comprehension of the composition and primary structure of EPSs within a specific type of granular microalgal-bacterial symbiosis named microalgal-bacterial granular sludge (MBGS). Our investigation reveals that the acidic EPSs characteristic of this symbiosis have molecular weights ranging from several hundred thousand to over one million Daltons, including components like glucopyranose, galactopyranose, mannose, and rhamnose. Our elucidation of the backbone linkage of a representative exopolysaccharide revealed a →3)-β-D-Galp-(1→4)-β-D-Glcp-(1→ glycosidic linkage. This linear structure closely resembles bacterial xanthan, while the branched chain structure bears similarities to algal EPSs. Our findings highlight the collaborative synthesis of acidic EPSs by both microalgae and bacteria, emphasizing their joint contribution in the production of macromolecules within microalgal-bacterial symbiosis. This collaborative synthesis underscores the intricate molecular interactions contributing to the stability and function of these symbiotic relationships.
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- Qinyi Ye
- Department of Water and Wastewater Engineering, School of Urban Construction, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430065, China
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- Department of Water and Wastewater Engineering, School of Urban Construction, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430065, China
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- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- Department of Water and Wastewater Engineering, School of Urban Construction, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430065, China.
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Gao X, Chen K, Xie W. Research Progress on Taxus Extraction and Formulation Preparation Technologies. Molecules 2024; 29:2291. [PMID: 38792152 PMCID: PMC11124198 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29102291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Taxus, as a globally prevalent evergreen tree, contains a wealth of bioactive components that play a crucial role in the pharmaceutical field. Taxus extracts, defined as a collection of one or more bioactive compounds extracted from the genus Taxus spp., have become a significant focus of modern cancer treatment research. This review article aims to delve into the scientific background of Taxus extracts and their considerable value in pharmaceutical research. It meticulously sifts through and compares various advanced extraction techniques such as supercritical extraction, ultrasound extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, solid-phase extraction, high-pressure pulsed electric field extraction, and enzymatic extraction, assessing each technology's advantages and limitations across dimensions such as extraction efficiency, extraction purity, economic cost, operational time, and environmental impact, with comprehensive analysis results presented in table form. In the area of drug formulation design, this paper systematically discusses the development strategies for solid, liquid, and semi-solid dosage forms based on the unique physicochemical properties of Taxus extracts, their intended medical uses, and specific release characteristics, delving deeply into the selection of excipients and the critical technical issues in the drug preparation process. Moreover, the article looks forward to the potential directions of Taxus extracts in future research and medical applications, emphasizing the urgency and importance of continuously optimizing extraction methods and formulation design to enhance treatment efficacy, reduce production costs, and decrease environmental burdens. It provides a comprehensive set of preparation techniques and formulation optimization schemes for researchers in cancer treatment and other medical fields, promoting the application and development of Taxus extracts in pharmaceutical sciences.
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- Xinyu Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (X.G.); (K.C.)
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Health Science and Technology, Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (X.G.); (K.C.)
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Health Science and Technology, Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China; (X.G.); (K.C.)
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Health Science and Technology, Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Xia S, Yu H, Qiu Y, Zhao Y, Li H, Zhang J, Zhu J. A novel curdlan/methyl cellulose/walnut green husk polyphenol edible composite film for walnut packaging. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129505. [PMID: 38232883 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129505] [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: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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In this study, polyphenols were extracted from walnut green husk, an agricultural waste, and were incorporated into curdlan (CD) and methyl cellulose (MC) to create a novel edible composite film. For structural character, the film matrix was tightly bound primarily by non-covalent bonds and the addition of walnut green husk polyphenols (WGHP) significantly reduced the surface roughness of the composite film. For mechanical properties, the addition of WGHP improve the flexibility of films, and it significantly improved the barrier ability of ultraviolet rays and water-vapor. Furthermore, the incorporation of WGHP to the CD-MC film resulted in enhanced antioxidant and antibacterial effects, which effectively retards lipid oxidation in fried walnuts. Consequently, the fabricated CD-MC-WGHP composite film bears immense potential for use in food preservation applications, particularly in extending the shelf life of fried walnuts.
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- Shengyao Xia
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Zhejiang Engineering Center for Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China.
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Cheng S, Liu Y, Su L, Liu X, Chu Q, He Z, Zhou X, Lu W, Jiang C, Zheng W. Physiological, anatomical and quality indexes of root tuber formation and development in chayote (Sechium edule). BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2023; 23:413. [PMID: 37674150 PMCID: PMC10483781 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-023-04427-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chayote is an underutilized species of Cucurbitaceae. It is rich in nutrients such as protein, minerals, phenols and its extracts have anti-cardiovascular and anti-cancer effects, making it a versatile plant for both medicinal and culinary purposes. Although research on its root tuber is limited, they are rich in starch and have a structure similar to that of potatoes, cassava, and sweet potatoes. Therefore, they can serve as potential substitutes for potatoes and offer promising prospects as agricultural and industrial resources. However, the physiological and cellular mechanisms of chayote root tuber formation and development are still unclear. RESULTS In this study, we observed the growth habit of 'Tuershao' (high yield of root tuber). The results revealed that the tuber enlargement period of 'Tuershao' lasts approximately 120 days, with the early enlargement phase occurring during 0-30 days, rapid enlargement phase during 30-90 days, and maturation phase during 90-120 days. Physiological indicators demonstrated a gradual increase in starch content as the tuber developed. The activities of sucrose synthase (SUS) and invertase (VIN) showed a consistent trend, reaching the highest level in the rapid expansion period, which was the key enzyme affecting tuber expansion. Moreover, the special petal like structure formed by the secondary phloem and secondary xylem of the tuber resulted in its enlargement, facilitating the accumulation of abundant starch within the thin-walled cells of this structure. Principal component analysis further confirmed that starch content, SUS and VIN activities, as well as the concentrations of calcium (Ca), iron (Fe), and selenium (Se), were the major factors influencing tuber development. Moreover, the low temperature environment not only promoted the growth of 'Tuershao' tubers but also enhanced the accumulation of nutritional substances. CONCLUSIONS These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the formation and developmental mechanisms of 'Tuershao' tubers, providing valuable guidance for cultivation practices aimed at improving crop yield.
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- Shaobo Cheng
- College of Horticulture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- Horticulture Research Institute, Chengdu Academy of Agricultural and Forest Sciences, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Horticulture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Horticulture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Horticulture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Horticulture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China.
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- College of Horticulture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Horticulture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Horticulture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Horticulture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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Shi X, Feng J, Wang S, Huang J, Yu M. Primary structure, physicochemical properties, and digestive properties of four sequentially extracted polysaccharides from Tremella fuciformis. J Food Compost Anal 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2022.105005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Öztürk Kesebir A. Purification and Characterization of Lipoxygenase from Walnuts (Juglans Regia) and Investigation of the Effects of Some Phenolic Compounds on the Activity. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202203961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Arzu Öztürk Kesebir
- Faculty of Science Department of Chemistry, Atatürk University 25240 Erzurum Turkey
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Yuan Q, Lv K, Huang J, Sun S, Fang Z, Tan H, Li H, Chen D, Zhao L, Gao C, Liu Y. Simulated digestion, dynamic changes during fecal fermentation and effects on gut microbiota of Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh. fruit non-starch polysaccharides. Food Chem X 2022; 16:100475. [PMID: 36263243 PMCID: PMC9574768 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2022.100475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Avicennia marina fruit non-starch polysaccharides (AMFPs) were obtained and analyzed. Dynamic changes of AMFPs during simulated digestion and fermentation were revealed. AMFPs were not digested by the digestive juice but were utilized by gut microbiota. Beneficial microbiota, such as Mistuokella, and Prevotella were obviously increased. Harmful bacteria were obviously inhibited and SCFA levels were obviously promoted.
Grey mangrove (Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh.) fruit is a traditional folk medicine and health food consumed in many countries. In this study, its polysaccharides (AMFPs) were obtained and analyzed by chemical and instrumental methods, with the results indicating that AMFPs consisted of galactose, galacturonic acid, arabinose, and rhamnose in a molar ratio of 4.99:3.15:5.38:1.15. The dynamic changes in AMFPs during the digestion and fecal fermentation processes were then investigated. The results confirmed that AMFPs were not depolymerized by gastric acid and various digestive enzymes. During fermentation, 56.05 % of the AMFPs were utilized by gut microbiota. Galacturonic acid, galactose, and arabinose from AMFPs, were mostly consumed by gut microbiota. AMFPs obviously decreased harmful bacteria and increased some beneficial microbiota, including Megasphaera, Mistuokella, Prevotella, and Megamonas. Furthermore, AMFPs obviously increased the levels of various short-chain fatty acids. These findings suggest that AMFPs have potential prebiotic applications for improving gut health.
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- Qingxia Yuan
- Institute of Marine Drugs, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, Guangxi, China
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- Institute of Marine Drugs, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, Guangxi, China,College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China
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- Institute of Marine Drugs, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, Guangxi, China
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- Institute of Marine Drugs, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, Guangxi, China
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- Institute of Marine Drugs, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, Guangxi, China
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- Institute of Marine Drugs, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, Guangxi, China
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- Institute of Marine Drugs, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, Guangxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Marine Drugs, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, Guangxi, China,Corresponding authors.
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- Institute of Marine Drugs, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, Guangxi, China,Corresponding authors.
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- Institute of Marine Drugs, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, Guangxi, China,Corresponding authors.
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Zhang Y, Wang J, Yang J, Li Y, Zhang W, Liu S, Yang G, Yan Z, Liu Y. Microwave-Assisted Enzymatic Extraction, Partial Characterization, and Antioxidant Potential of Polysaccharides from Sagittaria trifolia Tuber. Chem Biodivers 2022; 19:e202200219. [PMID: 35920791 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202200219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Sagittaria trifolia tuber is an aquatic vegetable. In this work, microwave-assisted enzymatic extraction (MEE) was used to extract S. trifolia tuber polysaccharides (STTPs). Optimum conditions were complex enzyme of 2 %, liquid-to-solid ratio of 43 : 1 mL g-1 , microwave power of 506 W, and time of 8 min, under which STTPs yield was 36.22±0.69 %, higher than those of other methods. STTPs were sulfated polysaccharides with sulfur valence of S6+ . STTPs comprised mannose, glucose, galactose, and arabinose at a mole ratio of 3.69 : 19.33 : 6.21 : 1.00, molecular weights of 3606 kDa and 149.6 kDa, particle size of 220 nm, and zeta potential of -5.02 mV. The surface of STTPs was full of bumps and holes, and abundant in O1s and non-functionalized C1s. STTPs would scavenge reactive oxygen species with advantage. It would provide an efficient MEE method to obtain antioxidant STTPs, also a clue for extracting polysaccharides from starch-rich crops.
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- Yang Zhang
- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, 215500, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, 215500, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, 215500, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, 215500, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, 215500, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, 215500, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, 215500, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, 215500, Jiangsu, China
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Effects of Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Water-Soluble Non-Starch Polysaccharide, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium infantis, and Their Synbiotic Mixtures on Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Interleukin-8 Production. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14102128. [PMID: 35631269 PMCID: PMC9147535 DOI: 10.3390/nu14102128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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In the past decades, the regulation of pro-inflammatory cytokine production, including interleukin-8 (IL-8), has been the goal of many targeted therapeutic interventions for Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC), a gastrointestinal disease commonly associated with a very low birth weight in preterm infants. In this study, the ability to regulate the production of IL-8 of the water-soluble non-starch polysaccharide (WS-NSP) from taro corm (Tc-WS-NSP) extracted using a conventional (CE) or improved conventional (ICE) extraction method, of the probiotics Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium breve, and Bifidobacterium infantis, and their synbiotic mixtures were evaluated. The TNF-α stimulated HT-29 cells were incubated with undigested or digested Tc-WS-NSPs (CE or ICE), probiotics, and their synbiotic mixtures with Klebsiella oxytoca, an NEC-positive-associated pathogen. Overall, the synbiotic mixtures of digested Tc-WS-NSP-ICE and high bacterial concentrations of L. acidophilus (5.57 × 109), B. breve (2.7 × 108 CFU/mL), and B. infantis (1.53 × 108) demonstrated higher (42.0%, 45.0%, 43.1%, respectively) ability to downregulate IL-8 compared to the sole use of Tc-WS-NSPs (24.5%), or the probiotics L. acidophilus (32.3%), B. breve (37.8%), or B. infantis (33.1%). The ability demonstrated by the Tc-WS-NSPs, the probiotics, and their synbiotics mixtures to downregulate IL-8 production in the presence of an NEC-positive-associated pathogen may be useful in the development of novel prophylactic agents against NEC.
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Adomėnienė A, Venskutonis PR. Dioscorea spp.: Comprehensive Review of Antioxidant Properties and Their Relation to Phytochemicals and Health Benefits. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27082530. [PMID: 35458730 PMCID: PMC9026138 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27082530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Dioscorea, consisting of over 600 species, is the most important genus in the Dioscoreaceae family; however, the practically used plants, which are commonly called yam, are restricted to a remarkably smaller number of species. Numerous studies have reported the high nutritional value of yam, particularly as an alternative source of starch and some important micronutrients. Several Dioscorea species are widely used for various medicinal purposes as well. In many studies, the bioactivities and health benefits of Dioscorea extracts and other preparations have been related to the presence of phytochemicals, which possess antioxidant properties; they are related mainly to radical-scavenging capacity in chemical assays and positive effects on the endogenous antioxidant system in cell-based and in vivo assays. Considering the increasing number of publications on this topic and the absence of comprehensive and focused review papers on antioxidant potential, this article summarizes the results of studies on the antioxidant properties of Dioscorea spp. and their relation to phytochemicals and health benefits. A comprehensive survey of the published articles has revealed that the majority of studies have been performed with plant tubers (rhizomes, roots), while reports on leaves are rather scarce. In general, leaf extracts demonstrated stronger antioxidant potential than tuber preparations. This may be related to the differences in phytochemical composition: saponins, phenanthrenes and, for some pigment-rich species (purple yams), anthocyanins are important constituents in tubers, while phenolic acids and flavonoids are characteristic phytochemicals in the leaves. The review may assist in explaining ethnopharmacological knowledge on the health benefits of Dioscorea plants and their preparations; moreover, it may foster further studies of poorly investigated species, as well as their wider application in developing new functional foods and nutraceuticals.
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Wang X, Xiu W, Han Y, Wang Z, Ma Y. Structural characterization of a non‐starch polysaccharide from sweet corn cobs. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Xin Wang
- College of Food Engineering Harbin University of Commerce, Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Cereals and Comprehensive Processing of Cereal Resources, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150076 China
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- College of Food Engineering Harbin University of Commerce, Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Cereals and Comprehensive Processing of Cereal Resources, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150076 China
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- College of Food Engineering Harbin University of Commerce, Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Cereals and Comprehensive Processing of Cereal Resources, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150076 China
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- College of Food Engineering Harbin University of Commerce, Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Cereals and Comprehensive Processing of Cereal Resources, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150076 China
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- College of Food Engineering Harbin University of Commerce, Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Cereals and Comprehensive Processing of Cereal Resources, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150076 China
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Zhang Y, Xu H, Hu Z, Yang G, Yu X, Chen Q, Zheng L, Yan Z. Eleocharis dulcis corm: phytochemicals, health benefits, processing and food products. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:19-40. [PMID: 34453323 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Eleocharis dulcis, an aquatic plant belonging to Cyperaceae family, is indigenous to Asia, and also occurs in tropical Africa and Australia. The edible corm part of E. dulcis is a commonly consumed aquatic vegetable with a planting area of 44.46 × 103 hm2 in China. This work aims to explore the potential of E. dulcis corm for use as a new food source for sufficient nutrients and health benefits by reviewing its nutrients, phytochemicals, functions, processing and food products. Eleocharis dulcis corm contains starches, dietary fibers, non-starch polysaccharides, proteins, amino acids, phenolics, sterols, puchiin, saponins, minerals and vitamins. Among them, phenolics including flavonoids and quinones could be the major bioconstituents that largely contribute to antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antitumor, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective and hypolipidemic functions. Peel wastes of E. dulcis corm tend to be enriched in phenolics to a much higher extent than the edible pulp. Fresh-cut E. dulcis corm can be consumed as a ready-to-eat food or processed into juice for beverage production, and anti-browning processing is a key to prolonging shelf life. Present food products of E. dulcis corm are centered on various fruit and vegetable beverages, and suffer from single categories and inadequate development. In brief, underutilized E. dulcis corm possesses great potential for use as a new food source for sufficient nutrients and health benefits. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Yang Zhang
- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, China
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- School of Biology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Anwar M, Mros S, McConnell M, Bekhit AEDA. Effects of extraction methods on the digestibility, cytotoxicity, prebiotic potential and immunomodulatory activity of taro (Colocasia esculenta) water-soluble non-starch polysaccharide. Food Hydrocoll 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Utilization of ultrasound and pulse electric field for the extraction of water-soluble non-starch polysaccharide from taro (Colocasia esculenta) peel. INNOV FOOD SCI EMERG 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ifset.2021.102691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Ni ZJ, Zhang YG, Chen SX, Thakur K, Wang S, Zhang JG, Shang YF, Wei ZJ. Exploration of walnut components and their association with health effects. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 62:5113-5129. [PMID: 33567903 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1881439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Traditionally, walnuts have occupied an imperative position in the functional food market with consistently recognized nutritious and functional properties. In the past years, the lipid profile of walnuts has brought much scientific attention via linking a cascade of biological attributes and health-promoting effects. Over time, researchers have focused on diversified composition (polyphenols and vitamins) of different parts of walnut (flower, pellicle, and kernel) and emphasized their physiological significance. Consequently, a plethora of reports has emerged on the potential role of walnut consumption against a series of diseases including cancer, gut dysbiosis, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases. Therefore, we accumulated the updated data on composition and classification, extraction methods, and utilization of different parts of walnuts as well as associated beneficial effects under in vivo and clinical studies. Altogether, this review summarized the ameliorative effects of a walnut-enriched diet in chronic diseases which can be designated to the synergistic or individual effects of walnut components mainly through anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory role.
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- Zhi-Jing Ni
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Production and Safety, School of Biological Science and Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, People's Republic of China.,School of Food Science and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Production and Safety, School of Biological Science and Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, People's Republic of China.,School of Food Science and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Production and Safety, School of Biological Science and Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, People's Republic of China.,School of Food Science and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- College of Biological Science and Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Production and Safety, School of Biological Science and Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, People's Republic of China.,School of Food Science and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Food Production and Safety, School of Biological Science and Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, People's Republic of China.,School of Food Science and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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