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Cai W, Fei L, Zhang D, Ni H, Peng B, Zhao X, Zhang Q, Tang F, Zhang Y, Shan C. Impact of ultra-high-pressure treatment on microbial community composition and flavor quality of jujube juice: Insights from high-throughput sequencing technology, intelligent bionic sensory system, and metabolomics approach. Food Res Int 2024; 191:114688. [PMID: 39059944 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114688] [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: 03/03/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Ultra-high-pressure (UHP1) technology for cold pasteurization is a viable alternative to traditional heat sterilization for preserving food nutrients and flavor compounds during fruit juice processing. In this study, cutting-edge techniques, including high-throughput sequencing technology, intelligent bionic sensory systems, and metabolomics, were used to examine the impact of UHP treatment on microbial community composition, odor, and taste quality of jujube juice. The UHP treatment demonstrated its effect by inducing a reddish-yellow color in the jujube juice, thereby enhancing its brightness, overall color, and stability. The most significant enhancement was observed at 330 MPa. The microorganisms responsible for spoilage and deterioration of jujube juice during storage were categorized into three clusters: bacterial clusters at 0-330 MPa, 360-450 MPa, and 480-630 Mpa. The results showed no distinct distribution patterns for fungi based on the pressure strength. The dominant bacterial genera were Lactobacillus, Nocardia, Achromobacter, Enterobacter, Pseudomonas, Mesorhizobium, and Rhodococcus, whereas the dominant fungal genera were yeast and mold. Notably, Lactobacillus, Achromobacter, Enterobacter, and Pseudomonas were responsible for the significant differences between the 360 MPa to 450 MPa and 480 MPa to 630 MPa clusters in terms of bacterial spoilage, whereas Torulaspora, Lodderomyces, Wickerhamomyces, and Fusarium were the primary fungal spoilage genera. UHP treatment exerted no significant impact on the taste of jujube juice but influenced its sourness. Treatment at 330 MPa had the most pronounced effect on the presence of aromatic compounds and other odorants, which were substantially increased. Further analysis revealed the prevalence of organic acids, such as malic acid, succinic acid, and tartaric acid, in jujube juice and demonstrated a consistent relationship between changes in organic acids and sourness. In addition, nine distinct odorants with VIP values greater than 1 were identified in the jujube juice. Among these, methyl acetate and methyl caproate exhibited substantial increases following the UHP treatment at 330 MPa.
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- Wenchao Cai
- Engineering Research Center of Storage and Processing of Xinjiang Characteristic Fruits and Vegetables, Ministry of Education, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory of Processing and Quality and Safety Control of Specialty Agricultural Products (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Storage and Processing of Xinjiang Characteristic Fruits and Vegetables, Ministry of Education, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory of Processing and Quality and Safety Control of Specialty Agricultural Products (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Storage and Processing of Xinjiang Characteristic Fruits and Vegetables, Ministry of Education, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory of Processing and Quality and Safety Control of Specialty Agricultural Products (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Office of the Party Committee of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830000, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Storage and Processing of Xinjiang Characteristic Fruits and Vegetables, Ministry of Education, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory of Processing and Quality and Safety Control of Specialty Agricultural Products (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Storage and Processing of Xinjiang Characteristic Fruits and Vegetables, Ministry of Education, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory of Processing and Quality and Safety Control of Specialty Agricultural Products (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Storage and Processing of Xinjiang Characteristic Fruits and Vegetables, Ministry of Education, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory of Processing and Quality and Safety Control of Specialty Agricultural Products (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Storage and Processing of Xinjiang Characteristic Fruits and Vegetables, Ministry of Education, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory of Processing and Quality and Safety Control of Specialty Agricultural Products (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Storage and Processing of Xinjiang Characteristic Fruits and Vegetables, Ministry of Education, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory of Processing and Quality and Safety Control of Specialty Agricultural Products (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Storage and Processing of Xinjiang Characteristic Fruits and Vegetables, Ministry of Education, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory of Processing and Quality and Safety Control of Specialty Agricultural Products (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Storage and Processing of Xinjiang Characteristic Fruits and Vegetables, Ministry of Education, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory of Processing and Quality and Safety Control of Specialty Agricultural Products (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China; Key Laboratory for Food Nutrition and Safety Control of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, School of Food Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832000, China.
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Ait Bouzid H, Nouisse AA, Hallouch O, Asbbane A, Harhar H, Koubachi J, Maggi F, Caprioli G, Bouyahya A, Gharby S. Amlou inspired spread: Formulation and characterization of new spread based on Ziziphus lotus L. fruit, argan oil, and honey. Heliyon 2024; 10:e34002. [PMID: 39092262 PMCID: PMC11292231 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34002] [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: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 06/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
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This study explores novel applications of combining natural products by integrating Ziziphus lotus L. (Z. lotus), honey, and argan oil to create a product similar to traditional Moroccan Amlou (a mixture of almonds, honey, and argan oil). Five formulations were developed with varying percentages of these three ingredients, alongside two formulations of traditional Amlou. The nutritional value, mineral composition, fatty acid profile, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant activities of the products were analyzed using standard analytical methods such as gas chromatography and spectrophotometry. Additionally, sensory evaluations were conducted to assess consumer preferences. The results showed that the new formulations are rich in oil (45.15-52.24 g/100 g), carbohydrates (40.26-46.81 g/100 g), and protein (3.15-3.92 g/100 g). Mineral analysis revealed significant amounts of potassium (443-578 mg/100 g), calcium (98-124 mg/100 g), phosphorus (50-65 mg/100 g), and magnesium (38-50 mg/100 g). The Z. lotus-based products exhibited higher phenolic content (7-12 mg GAE/g), flavonoids (7.10-10.18 mg QE/g), and stronger antioxidant activities using DPPH radical scavenging activity (3.55-11.14 mg AAE/g) and FRAP (5.39-8.55 mg AAE/g). Moreover, the new product retains the beneficial fatty acid profile of argan oil, with a high content of oleic acid (48 %) and linoleic acid (32 %). Sensory evaluation indicated that the formulation consisting of 45 % Z. lotus powder, 50 % argan oil, and 5 % honey was the most appreciated for taste and texture. These findings suggest that incorporating Z. lotus into traditional Amlou recipes not only enhances nutritional and antioxidant properties but also meets consumer acceptance in terms of flavor and texture.
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- Hasna Ait Bouzid
- Biotechnology, Analytical Sciences and Quality Control Team, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taroudant, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir, Morocco
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- Biotechnology, Analytical Sciences and Quality Control Team, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taroudant, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir, Morocco
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- Biotechnology, Analytical Sciences and Quality Control Team, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taroudant, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir, Morocco
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- Biotechnology, Analytical Sciences and Quality Control Team, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taroudant, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Materials, Nanotechnology, and Environment, Faculty of Sciences-Rabat, Mohammed V University in Rabat, BP 1014, Rabat, Morocco
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- Biotechnology, Analytical Sciences and Quality Control Team, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taroudant, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir, Morocco
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- Chemistry Interdisciplinary Project (ChIP) Research Center, School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Chemistry Interdisciplinary Project (ChIP) Research Center, School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Laboratory of Human Pathologies Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, BP 1014, Morocco
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- Biotechnology, Analytical Sciences and Quality Control Team, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taroudant, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir, Morocco
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Wang W, Pu Y, Wen H, Lu D, Yan M, Liu M, Wu M, Bai H, Shen L, Wu C. Transcriptome and weighted gene co-expression network analysis of jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) fruit reveal putative genes involved in proanthocyanin biosynthesis and regulation. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2023.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2023]
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Eiki N, Manyelo TG, Hassan ZM, Lebelo SL, Sebola NA, Sakong B, Mabelebele M. Phenolic composition of ten plants species used as ethnoveterinary medicines in Omusati and Kunene regions of Namibia. Sci Rep 2022; 12:21335. [PMID: 36494497 PMCID: PMC9734134 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-25948-y] [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: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The therapeutic benefits of phenolic compounds found in plants are well known. The purpose of this study was to determine the phenolic content of ten plant species used as ethnoveterinary treatments in Namibia's Omusati and Kunene regions. The plants of concern were Aloe esculenta, Fockea angustifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Combretum imberbe, Acacia nilotica, Colophospermum mopane, Acacia erioloba, Ziziphus mucronata, Ximenia americana, and Salvadora persica. An LC-MS approach was used to identify the compounds. To analyse high-resolution UPLC-UV/MS, a Waters Acquity ultra-performance liquid chromatograph (UPLC) with a photodiode array detector was connected to a Waters Synapt G2 quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer (MS). The current study identified a total of 29 phenolic compounds. Flavonoids (epicatechin, (-)-Epigallocatechin, and rutin,) were the most abundant, followed by 2R, 3S-Piscidic acid. Methylisocitric acid was found in all species investigated, with the highest quantities in A. esculenta and X. americana leaf extracts. There were differences in composition and quantity of phenolic compounds in aerial and ground sections between species. The overall findings of the present study would act as a standard for subsequent investigations into the pharmacological potentials of plants species utilized as ethnoveterinary remedies. Priority should be given to isolating, purifying, and defining the active compounds responsible for these plants' activity.
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- N. Eiki
- grid.412801.e0000 0004 0610 3238Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Florida, 1710 South Africa
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- grid.412801.e0000 0004 0610 3238Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Florida, 1710 South Africa
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- grid.412801.e0000 0004 0610 3238Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Florida, 1710 South Africa
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- grid.412801.e0000 0004 0610 3238Department of Life and Consumer Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Florida, 1710 South Africa
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- grid.412801.e0000 0004 0610 3238Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Florida, 1710 South Africa
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- grid.412801.e0000 0004 0610 3238Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Florida, 1710 South Africa
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- grid.412801.e0000 0004 0610 3238Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Florida, 1710 South Africa
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Physical Fruit Traits, Proximate Composition, Antioxidant Activity, and Profiling of Fatty Acids and Minerals of Wild Jujube (Ziziphus lotus L. (Desf.)) Fruits from Eleven Moroccan Origins. J FOOD QUALITY 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/9362366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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This study aimed at investigating the effects of geographical origin on physical fruit traits, proximate composition, fatty acid, and elemental profiling of Moroccan wild jujube (Ziziphus lotus) fruits. Likewise, solvent effects on total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), tannin content, and antioxidant activity were also studied. Fruits were sampled from eleven sites where the species grows widely across Morocco (Tafraoute, Taroudant, Zagora, Rhamna, Beni Mellal, Zaouit Cheikh, Khenifra, B-Jaad, Lkhmissat, Sidi Hrazm, and Taounat). Physical fruit traits (length, width, and weight), proximate composition, and minerals were investigated. Fatty acid profiling of extracted oil was also evaluated. TPC and TFC as well as antioxidant activity (ABTS, DPPH, and FRAP) were determined on four different extracts, namely, ethanol extract (EE), methanol extract (ME), acetone extract (AE), and water extract (WE). Our outcomes revealed significant differences (
) among different origins for the measured fruit traits including ash (1.69–2.31%), moisture (2.56–5.69%), proteins (2.63–4.64%), oil (1.59–2.91%) and carbohydrates (86.82–89.20%). The most abundant minerals were K (548.93–828.44 mg/100 g) and Ca (137.50–211.78 mg/100 g). Major fatty acids were oleic acid (50.65 –60.25%), palmitic acid (12.03–18.67%), and linoleic acid (12.63–17.21%). Acetone performed better in terms of TPC (12.77–21.67 mg GAE/g DM), TFC (11.00–18.92 mg QE/g DM), and antioxidant activity using ABTS (22.96–29.32 mg TE/g DM), DPPH (27.96–96.64%), and FRAP (8.37–37.59 mg AAE/g DM). In conclusion, Z. lotus fruit could be considered as a source of carbohydrates and minerals and also natural antioxidants.
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Uddin N, Muhammad N, Ali N, Nisar M, Liu M. Genomic constitution and relationships of Ziziphus species collected from Malakand Division, Pakistan. PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2022; 28:1939-1953. [PMID: 36484032 PMCID: PMC9723090 DOI: 10.1007/s12298-022-01249-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Polyploidization has played a major role in plant evolution and can alter plant morphology, phenology, and ecology within only one or a few generations. Ziziphus species are economically as well as nutritionally important fruit-yielding trees. Identification of genotypes with unique traits or those with higher ploidy levels or a broader genetic base could lead to further improvements within the species. The current study has assessed the ploidy levels in the Ziziphus species (Ziziphus jujuba Mill. and Ziziphus nummularia (Burm. f. Wight & Arn) with phenotypic traits, flow cytometry, and chromosomal count as well as with SSRs markers. Morphological traits were inferred to be the most important drivers of trait variations among the investigated genotypes. The total sugar, total cAMPs, titratable acid, and chlorophyll (a, b, and total) were also significantly different in contrast with diploid plants, which showed that tetraploid Ziziphus had the potential to increase nutritional contents. Out of twenty (20), five (5) Z. jujuba genotypes (ZJL-9, ZJL-12, ZJL-17, ZJL-18, and ZJL-19) were found tetraploid 2n = 4x = 48, with genome size ranging from 965.9 to1238.8 Mb that was significantly higher than the tetraploid Z. jujuba Mill. variety Dongzao. Similarly, Z. nummularia ZNL-07 to ZNL-15 have found tetraploid 2n = 4x = 72 with genomic sizes ranging from 1152.2 to 1746.8 Mb respectively. Simple sequence repeats (SSRs) marker was applied to assess the genetic relationship within Ziziphus genotypes. To the best of our understanding, this is the first report on the identification of naturalized random tetraploids within the Pakistani Ziziphus species. This study provides important insights into the genomic architecture of Ziziphus species with implications for classification, conservation, and improvements of Ziziphus germplasm resources.
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- Nisar Uddin
- Department of Botany, Hazara University Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Department of Pomology, College of Horticulture, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, 071001 Hebei China
- Department of Botany, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
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- Department of Pomology, College of Horticulture, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, 071001 Hebei China
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- Department of Botany, Hazara University Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
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- Department of Pomology, College of Horticulture, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, 071001 Hebei China
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Parvizi MM, Forouhari S, Shahriarirad R, Shahriarirad S, Bradley RD, Roosta L. Prevalence and associated factors of complementary and integrative medicine use in patients afflicted with COVID-19. BMC Complement Med Ther 2022; 22:251. [PMID: 36180868 PMCID: PMC9524323 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-022-03722-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM) is often taken up by individuals seeking relief from different diseases. This study investigates the prevalence and associated factors of CIM use in patients with COVID-19. Methods In this telephone-based, cross-sectional study, data on CIM usage were collected from COVID-19 patients from February till June 2020 in Fars province, Iran using a researcher-made checklist. Additionally, we asked about the patients’ attitudes toward these treatments. Results Out of 453 patients diagnosed with COVID-19, 400 (88.30%) responded to our calls and agreed to participate in the study. Among them, 276 patients reported using CIM to treat COVID-19 [prevalence: 69% (95% CI: 64.2 to 73.5)]. The most frequently used herbal medicine among COVID-19 patients was ginger (n = 273, 98.9%), thyme (n = 263, 95.3%), and black cumin (n = 205, 74.3%). Most of these patients were recommended to use herbal medicine by their families and friends (n = 96, 34.8%). Univariable logistic regression revealed that age under 50 years old, residency in urban areas (including the capital of the province and small cities), employment, academic education, and being an outpatient were statistically significant factors resulting in CIM usage. Multivariable logistic regression revealed that CIM use among outpatients was 3.65 times more than among inpatients. In addition, patients under 50 years old used CIM 85% more than older patients. Ultimately, only 9 (3.3%) patients consulted with their doctors regarding these medications. No side effects due to CIM use were reported. Conclusion Many patients with COVID-19 used CIM, but few consulted with their physicians in this regard. Therefore, physicians should ask their patients about CIM usage, and patients should also report their use of CIM therapies during their medical visits. Furthermore, age and hospitalization status affected CIM use among patients with COVID-19.
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Mokria M, Gebretsadik Y, Birhane E, McMullin S, Ngethe E, Hadgu KM, Hagazi N, Tewolde-Berhan S. Nutritional and ecoclimatic importance of indigenous and naturalized wild edible plant species in Ethiopia. FOOD CHEMISTRY: MOLECULAR SCIENCES 2022; 4:100084. [PMID: 35415697 PMCID: PMC8991847 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochms.2022.100084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Fruit of indigenous tree species varied in macronutrients and mineral contents. B. aegyptiaca, C. africana and Z. spina-christi were good sources of nutrient including minerals. Site-specific ecological factors determined fruit nutrient and mineral distribution.
Wild edible plant species (WEPs) are sources of food, nutrition, and medicine to people. However, often, the nutritional value of WEPs is unknown. This study was conducted to determine proximate and mineral contents of Balanites aegyptiaca, Cordia africana and Ziziphus spina-christi fruit. Fruit samples were collected from 10 trees of each species from Northern and Rift Valley region of Ethiopia. Fruit samples from the same species and district were mixed to form a composite sample, then dried, ground to powder and used for chemical analysis. We found a comparable amount of mean crude protein contents in C. africana and B. aegyptiaca. The fiber content was higher in B. aegyptiaca and Z. spina-christi. Carbohydrate and energy content were higher in Z. spina-christi compared to other study species. We found higher values of calcium in B. aegyptiaca and Z. spina-christi potassium, iron and zinc contents of B. aegyptiaca and C. africana, exceeded the value found in Z. spina-christi by about 50%. Our findings confirmed that the studied food tree species are potential sources of macronutrients and minerals. Therefore, promoting their sustainable use and increasing their abundance on different landscapes through Agroforestry system is critical to improve food availability and landscape resilience to climate change impacts.
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Cacciola A, D'Angelo V, Raimondo FM, Germanò MP, Braca A, De Leo M. Ziziphus lotus (L.) Lam. as a Source of Health Promoting Products: Metabolomic Profile, Antioxidant and Tyrosinase Inhibitory Activities. Chem Biodivers 2022; 19:e202200237. [PMID: 35581160 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202200237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The methanolic extract of the stem bark of a wild species of jujube, Ziziphus lotus (L.) Lam., growing in Sicily, was chemically and biologically investigated. The chemical profile was defined by UHPLC-HR-ESI-Orbitrap/MS analysis whereas antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitory activities were investigated by in vitro assays. The extract showed a high total phenolic and flavonoid content (TPC=271.65 GAE/g and TFC=188.11 RE/g extract). Metabolomic analysis revealed a rich phytocomplex characterized by phenols, cyclopeptide alkaloids, and triterpenoid saponins, some of which here detected for the first time. The mushroom tyrosinase inhibition assay displayed that the methanolic extract efficiently inhibits the monophenolase and diphenolase activity. Furthermore, the extract showed a strong ability to scavenge DPPH, a good Fe3+ reducing antioxidant power, in addition to a Fe2+ chelating activity. Taken together, these results suggest possible novel applications of wild jujube stem bark as a source of potential skin-care agents with several uses in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
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- Anna Cacciola
- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali - ChiBioFarAm, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres, 31 vill. S. Agata, 98166, Messina, Italy.,Fondazione 'Prof. Antonino Imbesi', Piazza Pugliatti 1, 98122, Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali - ChiBioFarAm, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres, 31 vill. S. Agata, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- PLANTA/Centro autonomo di Ricerca, Documentazione e Formazione, Via Serraglio Vecchio 28, 90123, Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali - ChiBioFarAm, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres, 31 vill. S. Agata, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Pisa, via Bonanno 33, 56126, Pisa, Italy.,CISUP, Center for Instrumentation Sharing, Pisa University, Lungarno Pacinotti 43/44, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Pisa, via Bonanno 33, 56126, Pisa, Italy.,CISUP, Center for Instrumentation Sharing, Pisa University, Lungarno Pacinotti 43/44, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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Comparative Study on Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Properties (GraphPad Prism Approach) of Wild Ethiopian Z. spina-christi and Indian Z. jujube Fruit Species. FOOD ANAL METHOD 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12161-022-02274-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Underutilized Fruit Crops of Indian Arid and Semi-Arid Regions: Importance, Conservation and Utilization Strategies. HORTICULTURAE 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae8020171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Nowadays, there is a large demand for nutrient-dense fruits to promote nutritional and metabolic human health. The production of commercial fruit crops is becoming progressively input-dependent to cope with the losses caused by biotic and abiotic stresses. A wide variety of underutilized crops, which are neither commercially cultivated nor traded on a large scale, are mainly grown, commercialized and consumed locally. These underutilized fruits have many advantages in terms of ease to grow, hardiness and resilience to climate changes compared to the major commercially grown crops. In addition, they are exceptionally rich in important phytochemicals and have medicinal value. Hence, their consumption may help to meet the nutritional needs of rural populations, such as those living in fragile arid and semi-arid regions around the world. In addition, local people are well aware of the nutritional and medicinal properties of these crops. Therefore, emphasis must be given to the rigorous study of the conservation and the nutritional characterization of these crops so that the future food basket may be widened for enhancing its functional and nutritional values. In this review, we described the ethnobotany, medicinal and nutritional values, biodiversity conservation and utilization strategies of 19 climate-resilient important, underutilized fruit crops of arid and semi-arid regions (Indian jujube, Indian gooseberry, lasora, bael, kair, karonda, tamarind, wood apple, custard apple, jamun, jharber, mahua, pilu, khejri, mulberry, chironji, manila tamarind, timroo, khirni).
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Molagoda IMN, Lee KT, Athapaththu AMGK, Choi YH, Hwang J, Sim SJ, Kang S, Kim GY. Flavonoid Glycosides from Ziziphus jujuba var. inermis (Bunge) Rehder Seeds Inhibit α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone-Mediated Melanogenesis. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22147701. [PMID: 34299326 PMCID: PMC8304508 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22147701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Ziziphus jujuba extracts possess a broad spectrum of biological activities, such as antioxidant and anticancer activities in melanoma cancers. Nevertheless, the compounds contain high antioxidant capacities and anticancer activities in melanoma cells, shown to be effective in hyperpigmentation disorders, but whether flavonoid glycosides from Z. jujuba regulate anti-melanogenesis remains unclear. In this study, we evaluated the anti-melanogenic activity of five flavonoid glycosides from Z. jujuba var. inermis (Bunge) Rehder seeds, including jujuboside A (JUA), jujuboside B (JUB), epiceanothic acid (EPA), betulin (BTL), and 6’’’-feruloylspinosin (FRS), in B16F10 melanoma cells and zebrafish larvae. According to our results, JUB, EPA, and FRS potently inhibited α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH)-induced melanogenesis and prevented hyperpigmentation in zebrafish larvae. In particular, under α-MSH-stimulated conditions, FRS most significantly inhibited α-MSH-induced intracellular and extracellular melanin content in B16F10 melanoma cells. Additionally, JUB, EPS, and FRS remarkably downregulated melanogenesis in α-MSH-treated zebrafish larvae, with no significant change in heart rate. Neither JUA nor BTA were effective in downregulating melanogenesis in B16F10 melanoma cells and zebrafish larvae. Furthermore, JUB, EPA, and FRS directly inhibited in vitro mushroom tyrosinase enzyme activity. JUB, EPA, and FRS also downregulated cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels and the phosphorylation of cAMP-response element-binding protein (CREB), and subsequent microphthalmia transcription factor (MITF) and tyrosinase expression. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that JUB, EPA, and FRS isolated from Z. jujuba var. inermis (Bunge) Rehder seeds exhibit potent anti-melanogenic properties by inhibition of the cAMP-CERB-MITF axis and consequent tyrosinase activity.
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- Ilandarage Menu Neelaka Molagoda
- Department of Marine Life Science, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea; (I.M.N.M.); (A.M.G.K.A.)
- Research Institute for Basic Sciences, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea
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- Forest Biomaterials Research Center, National Institute of Forest Science, Jinju 52817, Korea; (K.-T.L.); (S.-J.S.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Oriental Medicine, Dong-Eui University, Busan 47227, Korea;
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- Department of Chemistry, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52725, Korea;
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- Forest Biomaterials Research Center, National Institute of Forest Science, Jinju 52817, Korea; (K.-T.L.); (S.-J.S.)
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- Korea Beauty Industry Development Institute, Jeju 63309, Korea;
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- Department of Marine Life Science, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea; (I.M.N.M.); (A.M.G.K.A.)
- Research Institute for Basic Sciences, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-64-756-3427
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Lu Y, Bao T, Mo J, Ni J, Chen W. Research advances in bioactive components and health benefits of jujube ( Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) fruit. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 2021; 22:431-449. [PMID: 34128368 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.b2000594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.), a highly nutritious and functional fruit, is reported to have various health benefits and has been extensively planted worldwide, especially in China. Many studies have shown that bioactive components derived from jujube fruit have significant nutritional and potential biological effects. In this paper, the latest progress in research on major bioactive compounds obtained from jujube is reviewed, and the potential biological functions of jujube fruit resources are discussed. As a dietary supplement, jujube fruit is well recognized as a healthy food which contains a variety of bioactive substances, such as polysaccharides, polyphenols, amino acids, nucleotides, fatty acids, dietary fiber, alkaloids, and other nutrients. These nutrients and non-nutritive phytochemicals obtained from jujube fruit have physiological functions including anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-hyperglycemic, immunoregulatory, neuroprotective, sedative, and antiviral functions. Of note is that new constituents, including alkaloids, dietary fiber, and other bioactive substances, as well as the antiviral, hypoglycemic, lipid-lowering, and neuroprotective effects of jujube fruit, are systematically reviewed here for the first time. Meanwhile, problems affecting the exploitation of jujube fruit resources are discussed and further research directions proposed. Therefore, this review provides a useful bibliography for the future development of jujube-based products and the utilization of jujube nutritional components in functional foods.
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- Yang Lu
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.,Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China
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Abcha I, Ben Haj Said L, Salmieri S, Criado P, Neffati M, Lacroix M. Optimization of extraction parameters, characterization and assessment of bioactive properties of Ziziphus lotus fruit pulp for nutraceutical potential. Eur Food Res Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s00217-021-03779-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Berkani F, Dahmoune F, Serralheiro ML, Ressaissi A, Dairi S, Kadri N, Remini H, Abbou A, Madani K. New bioactive constituents characterized by LC–MS/MS in optimized microwave extract of jujube seeds (Zizyphus lotus L.). JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-021-00903-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Panjali Z, Jafari-Tehrani B, Münzel T, Hahad O, Tansaz M, Hamidi M, Hajipour-Verdom B, Zendehdel R. Effect of tea consumption on oxidative stress and expression of DNA repair genes among metal press workers exposed to occupational noise. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2021; 10:134-140. [PMID: 33613980 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfaa101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Several studies have shown that tea consumption is associated with beneficial effects on human health, which is mainly explained by the antioxidant properties of tea. However, evidence on the effect of nutrition interventions on oxidative stress in an occupational setting is limited. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of tea consumption on oxidative stress in noise-exposed metal press workers. The study sample comprised 24 metal press workers and 24 age-matched control subjects. Metal press workers were assigned to the intervention group consisting of a glass of jujube tea and a portion of raisins per day for 4 weeks. Full-shift noise dosimetry was performed to measure noise exposure with average noise levels of 89.91 ± 2.92 dB for metal press workers and 61.54 ± 1.03 dB for control subjects. Elevated levels of baseline oxidative stress were observed in metal press workers compared with control subjects as indicated by significantly decreased levels of total antioxidant capacity (TAC) (P = 0.026) and total thiol groups (TTG) (P = 0.0001), whereas no significant difference was observed in case of malondialdehyde (MDA). Intervention with jujube tea and raisins in metal press workers led to a decrease of oxidative stress as displayed by increased levels of TAC and TTG (P = 0.0001) as well as decreased levels of MDA (P = 0.012). Moreover, the intervention significantly altered expression of repair genes in metal press workers as demonstrated by decreased levels of OGG1 (P = 0.0002) and ITPA (P = 0.009), whereas no significant difference was observed in case of MTH1. These data suggest that regular tea consumption may protect occupational noise-exposed subjects from oxidative damages.
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- Zahra Panjali
- Student Research Committee, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Velenjak Avenue, Tehran 198353-5511, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health and Safety, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Velenjak Avenue, Tehran 198353-5511, Iran
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiology I, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiology I, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Shams Alley, Across from Shaid Abbaspour St, Vali Asr Ave., Tehran 1991953381, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health and Safety, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Velenjak Avenue, Tehran 198353-5511, Iran
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Jalal AleAhmad, Nasr, Tehran 14115-111, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health and Safety, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Velenjak Avenue, Tehran 198353-5511, Iran
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Rashwan AK, Karim N, Shishir MRI, Bao T, Lu Y, Chen W. Jujube fruit: A potential nutritious fruit for the development of functional food products. J Funct Foods 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2020.104205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Chen L, Zhang X, Hu C, Zhang Y, Zhang L, Kan J, Li B, Du J. Regulation of GABA A and 5-HT Receptors Involved in Anxiolytic Mechanisms of Jujube Seed: A System Biology Study Assisted by UPLC-Q-TOF/MS and RT-qPCR Method. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:01320. [PMID: 33178009 PMCID: PMC7593408 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.01320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The increase of the prevalence of anxiety greatly impacts the quality of life in China and globally. As the most popular traditional Chinese medicinal ingredient for nourishing health and tranquilizing mind, Jujube seed (Ziziphus jujuba Mill., Rhamnaceae) (SZJ) has been proved to exert anxiolytic effects in previous reports. In this study, a system biology method assisted by UPLC-Q-TOF/MS and RT-qPCR was developed to systematically demonstrate the anxiolytic mechanisms of SZJ. A total of 35 phytochemicals were identified from SZJ extract (Ziziphus jujuba Mill. var. spinosa [Bunge] Hu ex H.F. Chow), which interact with 71 anxiolytic targets. Protein-protein interaction, genes cluster, Gene Ontology, and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways analysis were subsequently conducted, and results demonstrated that regulation of serotonergic and GABAergic synapse pathways were dominantly involved in the anxiolytic mechanisms of SZJ extract. The effects of SZJ extract on mRNA expressions of multiple GABAA (gamma-aminobutyric acid type A) and 5-HT (serotonin) receptors subtypes were further validated in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells using RT-qPCR. Results showed that SZJ extract (250 μg/mL) significantly up-regulated the mRNA level of GABRA1 and GABRA3 as well as HTR1A, HTR2A, and HTR2B in non-H2O2 treated SH-SY5Y cells. However, it exerted an inhibitive effect on the overexpressed mRNA of GABRA1, GABRA2, HTR1A, and HTR2A in H2O2 treated SH-SY5Y cells. Taken together, our findings suggest that anxiolytic mechanisms of SZJ mostly involve the regulation of GABAergic and serotonergic synapse pathways, especially a two-way modulation of GABRA1, HTR1A, and HTR2A. Our current results provide potential direction for future investigation of SZJ as an anxiolytic agent.
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- Liang Chen
- Nutrilite Health Institute, Amway (China) R&D Center, Shanghai, China
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- Nutrilite Health Institute, Amway (China) R&D Center, Shanghai, China
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- Nutrilite Health Institute, Amway Innovation and Science, Buena Park, CA, United States
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- Nutrilite Health Institute, Amway (China) R&D Center, Shanghai, China
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- Nutrilite Health Institute, Amway (China) R&D Center, Shanghai, China
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- Nutrilite Health Institute, Amway (China) R&D Center, Shanghai, China
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- Nutrilite Health Institute, Amway (China) R&D Center, Shanghai, China
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- Nutrilite Health Institute, Amway (China) R&D Center, Shanghai, China
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Ultrasound Assisted Extraction of Phenolic Compounds from a Jujube By-Product with Valuable Bioactivities. Processes (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/pr8111441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Jujube plant is a potential source of polyphenols with biological propreties. The purpose of this study was to investigate the application of ultrasound technique for extracting phenolic compounds (TPC) from seeds of Zizyphus lotus under optimization conditions based on response surface methodology. A maximum TPC, total flavonoids content (TFC), and total condensed tannins content (TTC) of 2383.10 ± 0.87 mg GAE/100g, 486.50 ± 0.38 mg QE/100g and 15,787.10 ± 0.10 mg CE/100g, respectively obtained under ethanol concentration 50.16%, sonication temperature 29.01 °C, sonication time 15.94 min and solvent-to-solid ratio 34.10:1 mL/g. The optimized extract was then evaluated for its antioxidant, antiacethylcholinesterase, antihypercholesterolemia, and antiproliferative activities. The results showed that ultrasound method is a green and safe method that can be used to effectively extract TPC from jujube seeds. The biological activity of Zizyphus extract exhibited a very good antioxidant against DPPH (EC50 = 0.39 µg/mL) and FRAP (1670.42 ± 6.5 mg/100 g). Additionally, it possesses acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory effect (IC50 = 0.93 ± 0.01 mg/mL) and HMGR inhibition (45.41%) using 100 µg/mL. The extract significantly inhibits cell proliferation on the MCF-7 and HepG2 tumor cell lines with an IC50 values of <0.05 and 3 ± 0.55 mg/mL, respectively. Therefore, the ultrasound method can be considered a method for obtaining a significant anticancer activity with respect to the lines and therefore makes it possible to recover a maximum of phenolic compounds in less time with an AChE and HMGR inhibitory activity. Thus, it can be suggested that Zls extract is a promising fruit for the development of supplementary dietary due to its potential behaviour as nutraceutical.
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Seku K, Hussaini SS, Pejjai B, Al Balushi MMS, Dasari R, Golla N, Reddy GB. A rapid microwave-assisted synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ziziphus jujuba Mill fruit extract and their catalytic and antimicrobial properties. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-020-01386-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Rangarajan H, Elumalai A, Chidanand DV. Traditional fruits of South India: Bioactive components and their potential health implications in chronic diseases. J Food Biochem 2020; 45:e13266. [PMID: 32529677 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Fruits are colorful, flavorful, and nutritious components and play an important role for the vital health and maintenance of our body. Experimental evidences suggested that fruits contain various bioactive constituents including flavonoids, polyphenols, carotenoids, and micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. Because of these, fruits are receiving greater attention to treat and/or control various health complications such as diabetes, obesity, cancer, cardiovascular disease, immune system decline, and certain neurological disorders. Experimental evidences from various in vitro and in vivo imply that fruit extracts and/or isolated bioactive compounds are associated with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, cardioprotective, and neuroprotective properties. Therefore, fruits have the potential to be converted into functional foods as well as pharmaceuticals to prevent or/and treat several chronic complications. In the present article, we review current knowledge about the bioactivities and health benefits of selected Indian fruits for the treatment/management of the chronic health complications in humans. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: This review provides practical information about how best to take advantage of the bioactive compounds and health implications of the South Indian fruits like Bael, Jujube, Cotton Candy Berry, and Manilla Tamarind as a potential source of functional and nutritive compounds. It aims at emphasizing the most recent findings on biological effects of major groups of fruits like Bael, Jujube, Cotton Candy Berry, and Manilla Tamarind and their major components, their medical interest, potential drug interaction, notably for human nutrition, health benefits, and therapeutic impacts.
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- Harini Rangarajan
- Department of Technology Dissemination, Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology, Thanjavur, India
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- Department of Food Safety and Quality Testing, Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology, Thanjavur, India
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Rais C, Slimani C, Benidir M, Elhanafi L, Zeouk I, Errachidi F, El Ghadraoui L, Louahlia S. Seeds of Zizyphus lotus: In Vivo Healing Properties of the Vegetable Oil. ScientificWorldJournal 2020; 2020:1724543. [PMID: 32565747 PMCID: PMC7298346 DOI: 10.1155/2020/1724543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The present study has been undertaken in order to highlight the healing effect of Zizyphus lotus vegetable oil. The seeds of this plant contain an oil rate of 30%. The obtained results on the main elements composing the vegetable oil have shown that Zizyphus lotus vegetable oil has a low value of acidity index and it presents a not negligible degree of unsaturation. The value of the peroxide index of Zizyphus lotus vegetable oil is less than 10 which characterizes the most of conventional oils. Furthermore, the spectral analysis by gas chromatography has shown the presence of 53 majority and minority molecules. Thus, the evaluation of the healing activity of Z. lotus seed vegetable oil has demonstrated a highly significant effect against the negative control and silver sulfadiazine was used as conventional treatment for burns. Based on the obtained results, we can suggest that the oil extracted from the seeds of the studied plant could be used to cure wounds.
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- C. Rais
- Laboratory of Botany, National Agency of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, P.O. Box 159, Taounate 34025, Morocco
- Laboratory of Functional Ecology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, P.O. Box 2202, Route d'Imouzzer, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Functional Ecology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, P.O. Box 2202, Route d'Imouzzer, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Functional Ecology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, P.O. Box 2202, Route d'Imouzzer, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Functional Ecology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, P.O. Box 2202, Route d'Imouzzer, Fez, Morocco
- Laboratory of Engineering, Electrochemistry, Modeling and Environment, Faculty of Sciences Dhar Mahraz, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, P.O. Box 1796, Fez-Atlas 30000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, P.O. Box 2202, Route d'Imouzzer, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Functional Ecology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, P.O. Box 2202, Route d'Imouzzer, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Functional Ecology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, P.O. Box 2202, Route d'Imouzzer, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Natural Resources and Environment, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taza, USMBA, Route d'Oujda, B.P. 1223, 1223 Taza, Morocco
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Yahia Y, Benabderrahim MA, Tlili N, Bagues M, Nagaz K. Bioactive compounds, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of extracts from different plant parts of two Ziziphus Mill. species. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0232599. [PMID: 32428000 PMCID: PMC7236975 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0232599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Ziziphus lotus L. (Lam.) and Z. mauritiana Lam., as a widespread species in Tunisia, are well known for their medicinal and food uses. The aim of the present study was to screen the content of total polyphenols, flavonoids, and condensed tannins together with the radical scavenging capacity and the antimicrobial activity of leaves, fruits and seeds extracts of Z. lotus and Z. mauritiana from different localities. Results showed that leaves extracts presented the highest phenolic compounds content for both species. Furthermore, LC-ESI-MS analysis allowed the identification of 28 bioactive compounds regardless of species and organs, with the predominance of quinic acid and rutin. Leaves extract of Z. mauritiana possessed the highest total antioxidant capacity. The antimicrobial tests showed that leaves extracts of Z. mauritiana and Z. lotus from Oued Esseder exhibited the highest activity against four bacterial strains (Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli). The main results showed that the studied species of Ziziphus genus are an excellent source of natural bioactive molecules that could be an interesting material for industrial and food purposes.
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- Yassine Yahia
- Laboratoire d’Aridoculture et cultures oasiennes, Institut des Régions Arides, Médenine, Tunisia
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- Département de Biologie, Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université Tunis El-Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Institut Supérieur des Sciences et Technologies de l’Environnement, Université de Carthage, Carthage, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire d’Aridoculture et cultures oasiennes, Institut des Régions Arides, Médenine, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire d’Aridoculture et cultures oasiennes, Institut des Régions Arides, Médenine, Tunisia
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Study of Nutritional and Organoleptic Quality of Formulated Juices from Jujube ( Ziziphus lotus L.) and Dates ( Phoenix dactylifera L.) Fruits. ScientificWorldJournal 2020; 2020:9872185. [PMID: 32292296 PMCID: PMC7150719 DOI: 10.1155/2020/9872185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Revised: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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The present work aims to elaborate many juice formulas (F1 to F8) from two dried fruits (jujubes: Ziziphus lotus L. and dates: Phoenix dactylifera L.). Physicochemical and biochemical characterization of the formula juices shows that juices rich in dates fruits (F1, F3, F5, and F7) are loaded, on average, in total sugars (129.5 g/l), proteins (3.02 g/l), lipids (1.08 g/l), and carotenoid (0.02 mg/l), while juices rich in jujube fruits (F2, F4, F6, and F8) are overloaded, on average, in phenolic compounds (697 mg/l), flavonoids (6.32 mg/l), condensed tannins (2.1 mg/l), hydrolysable tannins (359.5 mg/l), and viscosity (1.062 mm 10–3 s). All formulations developed have a pH that rotates between 5.12 and 5.20. Total antioxidant capacity (CAT) reveals that formulations F1, F3, F5, and F7 show a strong activity compared to the other formulas. The DPPH test shows that all formulated juices have the same antioxidant profile with IC50 values lower than the template (BHT and Vit C). The FRAP test reveals that F2, F4, F6, and F8 formulas have a strong reducing power. Organoleptic evaluation by a jury shows that F4 formula is the best in terms of odor, aroma, and aftertaste agreeability.
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Pambudi DB, Fajriyah NN, Shalekhah VR. Test on the Antioxidant Activities of Methanol Extract of Bidara Leaves (Ziziphus spina-christi L.) using the DPPH Radical Immersion Method. BORNEO JOURNAL OF PHARMACY 2020. [DOI: 10.33084/bjop.v3i1.1242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Bidara (Ziziphus spina-christi L.) is a tropical tree originating from Sudan in which it is commonly known as "Nebeq" in Saudi Arabia. It is of a bioactive compound - a flavonoid compound, which is the potential to be used as an antioxidant. It is capable of inhibiting any cell damages caused by free radicals. This study aimed to measure the activities of the free radicals in methanol extracts of Z. spina-christi leaves. The process of extracting the Z. spina-christi leaves was carried out through the maceration method using methanol as a solvent. The qualitative analysis of chemical compounds with certain eluents using thin-layer chromatography (TLC) was purposely to determine the groups of active compounds in extracts. The measurement of antioxidant activities was carried out using the 1,1-Diphenyl-2-picryl Hidrazyl (DPPH) immersion method in which absorption was measured at a maximum wavelength of 513 nm. The results showed that the methanol extract of Z. spina-christi leaves had a very weak antioxidant activity with the IC50 value of 466.804 �g/ml. The results of the bioautographic profile showed the presence of flavonoid compounds, phenols, saponins, and tannins.
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Jujube (Zizyphus lotus L.): Benefits and its effects on functional and sensory properties of sponge cake. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0227996. [PMID: 32084133 PMCID: PMC7034905 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0227996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Jujube (Ziziphus lotus L.) fruit has multiple functional properties and represents an interesting source of bioactive compounds. The purpose of this study was to improve the functionality and the sensory properties of sponge cake enriched with Z. lotus fruit. The polyphenols and flavonoids levels in the sponge cake and its antioxidant potential increased with the addition of 0–10 g of jujube powder/100 g of wheat flour. The crumb color parameters, L* and b*, decreased with the addition of jujube powder, whereas the a* value increased. In the texture analysis, addition of jujube powder resulted in an increase of the hardness and chewiness, but the springiness was reduced. The sensory evaluation showed that supplementation of jujube powder did not manifest any undesirable organoleptic response and showed satisfactory consumer acceptability. Overall, the addition at 5% jujube powder showed the finest sensory properties of the sponge cake.
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Yebouk C, Redouan FZ, Benítez G, Bouhbal M, Kadiri M, Boumediana AI, Molero-Mesa J, Merzouki A. Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in the Adrar Province, Mauritania. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 246:112217. [PMID: 31520672 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Revised: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/02/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Mauritania is a country in which few ethnobotanical studies have been conducted and consequently the ethnomedical data is scarce. Since the geographical region reflects the transition between tropical and Northern Africa, influenced by the Mediterranean floristic region, the traditional knowledge was influenced by several cultures from tropical Africa as well as Arab, Berber and Islamic societies. AIM OF THE STUDY This paper aims to explore and compile the diversity of ethnomedical knowledge in one of the regions of Mauritania and to compare the data with similar studies from surrounding territories. MATERIALS AND METHODS Surveys and interviews were carried out in 11 villages of Adrar province in northern Mauritania. Data were collected through open, semi-structured interviews (with individuals and focus groups). A sample of 120 people aged between 20 and 70 years, including 24 herbalists and 28 traditional healers was included. RESULTS Ethnomedical data for 68 plant species belonging to 27 families were obtained. They are used to treat 50 health conditions grouped in 14 pathological groups. Remedies for digestive system disorders, skin problems and respiratory ailments were among the most frequent indications. Leaves were the most frequently used plant part and remedies generally used as a powder for the various applications and a total of 2'317 use reports were gathered. About 55% of the reported species were not cited previously in the literature focusing on Mauritania and neighbouring countries. Moreover, only 6 species are also cited by Ibn al-Baytar (13th century CE). CONCLUSIONS This work shows a promising perspective for future studies, shedding light on the richness and the risk for conservation of traditional knowledge of herbal medicine in Mauritania.
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- Cheikh Yebouk
- Flora Research, Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology Group, Laboratory of Applied Botany, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University Abdelmalek Essaâdi BP 2121, Tetouan, 93000 Morocco
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- Flora Research, Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology Group, Laboratory of Applied Botany, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University Abdelmalek Essaâdi BP 2121, Tetouan, 93000 Morocco
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- Department of Botany, University of Granada, Campus Universitario de Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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- Flora Research, Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology Group, Laboratory of Applied Botany, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University Abdelmalek Essaâdi BP 2121, Tetouan, 93000 Morocco
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- Flora Research, Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology Group, Laboratory of Applied Botany, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University Abdelmalek Essaâdi BP 2121, Tetouan, 93000 Morocco
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- Department of Botany, University of Granada, Campus Universitario de Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Flora Research, Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology Group, Laboratory of Applied Botany, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University Abdelmalek Essaâdi BP 2121, Tetouan, 93000 Morocco
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Tlili H, Hanen N, Ben Arfa A, Neffati M, Boubakri A, Buonocore D, Dossena M, Verri M, Doria E. Biochemical profile and in vitro biological activities of extracts from seven folk medicinal plants growing wild in southern Tunisia. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0213049. [PMID: 31527869 PMCID: PMC6748424 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0213049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Recently, much attention has been paid to the extracts obtained from plant species in order to analyse their biological activities. Due to the climate diversity in Tunisia, the traditional pharmacopoeia consists of a wide arsenal of medicinal plant species since long used in folk medicine, in foods as spices, and in aromatherapy. Although many of these species are nearly facing extinction, only a small proportion of them have been scientifically studied. Therefore, this study explores the biochemical properties of seven spontaneous plants, which were harvested in the arid Tunisian desert: Marrubium vulgare (L.), Rhus tripartita (Ucria) D.C., Thymelaea hirsute (L.) Endl., Plantago ovata (Forsk.), Herniaria fontanesii (J. Gay.), Ziziphus lotus (L.) and Hyoscyamus albus (L.). Extracts from these plants were found to contain different types of secondary metabolites (polyphenols, flavonoids, condensed tannins, crude saponins, carotenoids and alkaloids) that are involved in important biological activities. The biological activity of the extracts obtained from each Tunisian plant was assessed: first of all, leukaemia and colon cancer cell lines (K-562 and CaCo-2 respectively) were treated with different concentrations of extracts, and then the anti-proliferative activity was observed. The results showed, in particular, how the plant extract from Rhus tripartita significantly inhibits cell proliferation, especially on the K-562 tumour cell line. Subsequently, the anti-inflammatory activity was also assessed, and the results showed that Herniaria fontanesii and Marrubium vulgare possess the highest activity in the group of analysed plants. Finally, the greatest acetylcholinesterase inhibitory effect was exhibited by the extract obtained from Rhus tripartita. In conclusion, all the Tunisian plants we analysed were shown to contain a remarkable amount of different bio-active compounds, thus confirming their involvement in several biological activities. Rhus tripartita and Ziziphus lotus were shown to be particularly effective in anti-proliferative activity, while Herniaria fontanesii were shown to have the best anti-inflammatory activity.
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- Hajer Tlili
- Laboratory of Pastoral Ecosystems and Valorisation of Spontaneous Plants and Microorganisms, Institute of Arid Regions (IRA), Medenine, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pastoral Ecosystems and Valorisation of Spontaneous Plants and Microorganisms, Institute of Arid Regions (IRA), Medenine, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pastoral Ecosystems and Valorisation of Spontaneous Plants and Microorganisms, Institute of Arid Regions (IRA), Medenine, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pastoral Ecosystems and Valorisation of Spontaneous Plants and Microorganisms, Institute of Arid Regions (IRA), Medenine, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Pastoral Ecosystems and Valorisation of Spontaneous Plants and Microorganisms, Institute of Arid Regions (IRA), Medenine, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Jeong O, Kim HS. Dietary chokeberry and dried jujube fruit attenuates high-fat and high-fructose diet-induced dyslipidemia and insulin resistance via activation of the IRS-1/PI3K/Akt pathway in C57BL/6 J mice. Nutr Metab (Lond) 2019; 16:38. [PMID: 31171927 PMCID: PMC6547494 DOI: 10.1186/s12986-019-0364-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background The incidence of metabolic syndrome linked to dyslipidemia and insulin resistance has increased; thus, studies must be conducted to elucidate this phenomenon. The present study aimed to investigate the protective effects of chokeberry and dried jujube diet on high-fat and high-fructose diet-induced dyslipidemia in mice. Methods Male C57BL/6 J mice were divided into five groups: ND, mice fed normal diet and tap water; HFFD, mice fed 60% high-fat and 10% fructose diet (HFFD) in tap water; HFFD+C, mice fed HFFD with 1% chokeberry powder; HFFD+J, mice fed HFFD with 1% jujube fruit powder; and HFFD+M, mice fed HFFD with 0.5% chokeberry + 0.5% jujube fruit powder mixture. Results After 10 weeks of dietary treatment, chokeberry and dried jujube fruits reduced HFFD-induced weight gain and central obesity and decreased liver weight and abdominal and epididymal fat mass. Furthermore, such fruits attenuated HFFD-induced dyslipidemia; decreased triglyceride, total cholesterol, non-high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, and very-low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels. Insulin resistance was improved via the consumption of dietary chokeberry and dried jujube fruits according to various indicators (serum insulin level, fasting blood glucose level, homeostatic model assessment-insulin resistance score, and oral glucose tolerance test value). These treatments were found to lower serum triglyceride levels. Moreover, the consumption of chokeberry and dried jujube changed the hepatic protein expression of insulin receptor, insulin receptor substrate 1, phosphoinositide 3-kinase, Akt, and catalase, which are associated with insulin resistance. Conclusions Chokeberry and dried jujube could be used in the management of dyslipidemia and insulin resistance associated with metabolic syndrome by reducing risk parameters in mice with HFFD.
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- Oeuk Jeong
- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Sookmyung Women's University, Sunhun building 307, Cheongpa-ro 47-gil 100 (Cheongpa-dong 2(i)-ga), Yongsan-gu, Seoul, 04310 South Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Sookmyung Women's University, Sunhun building 307, Cheongpa-ro 47-gil 100 (Cheongpa-dong 2(i)-ga), Yongsan-gu, Seoul, 04310 South Korea
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Zheng Y, Shen D, Wu S, Han Y, Li S, Tang F, Ni Z, Mo R, Liu Y. Uptake effects of toxic heavy metals from growth soils into jujube and persimmon of China. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:31593-31602. [PMID: 30206831 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-2959-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 08/14/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Compared with other agricultural plants, information about uptake effects of toxic heavy metals from growth soils into persimmon and jujube are scarce. In this study, the single and comprehensive uptake effects of five toxic heavy metals (Pb, As, Cd, Cr, and Hg) between the two fruits and their growth soils were investigated. The results showed that the average concentrations of heavy metals in the two fruits were found to be 30 (Pb), 6.6 (As), 2.3 (Cd), 38 (Cr), and 0.33 (Hg) μg/kg, respectively. The average concentrations of heavy metals in their growth soils were 26.31 (Pb), 9.63 (As), 0.12 (Cd), 57.6 (Cr), and 0.049 (Hg) mg/kg, respectively. An uptake effect was observed for the two fruits. The values of Nemerow pollution index (NPI) in the two fruits and their growth soils were 0.10 and 0.55, respectively. The average bioconcentration factor (BCF) values of Pb, As, Cd, Cr, and Hg in the two fruits were 0.0012, 0.00075, 0.021, 0.00077, and 0.012, respectively. Based on the residue levels of toxic heavy metals in the growth soils and soil parameters, the prediction models for NPI and BCF were established, with the adjusted regression coefficients of 0.65 (NPI) and 0.81 (BCF). The contribution rates of different soil parameters to NPI were 21.7% (OC), 16.1% (Pb), 17.1% (Cr), 19.8% (Cd), and 25.4% (As), respectively. The contribution rates of different soil parameters to BCF were 10.2% (OC), 9.4% (Cr), and 80.4% (Cd), respectively.
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- Yuewen Zheng
- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Fuyang, 311400, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Fuyang, 311400, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Fuyang, 311400, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Fuyang, 311400, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Fuyang, 311400, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Fuyang, 311400, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Fuyang, 311400, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Fuyang, 311400, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Fuyang, 311400, China.
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Souid S, Elsayed HE, Ebrahim HY, Mohyeldin MM, Siddique AB, Karoui H, El Sayed KA, Essafi-Benkhadir K. 13 1 -Oxophorbine protopheophorbide A from Ziziphus lotus as a novel mesenchymal-epithelial transition factor receptor inhibitory lead for the control of breast tumor growth in vitro and in vivo. Mol Carcinog 2018; 57:1507-1524. [PMID: 29978911 DOI: 10.1002/mc.22874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2018] [Revised: 06/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The failure of chemotherapy especially in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients has been correlated with the overexpression of the mesenchymal-epithelial transition factor (c-Met) receptor. Thus, the hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)/c-Met signaling axis has gained considerable attention as a valid molecular target for breast cancer therapy. This study reports for the first time the discovery of the 131 -oxophorbines pheophorbide A and protopheophorbide A along with chlorophyllide A from Ziziphus lotus, an edible typical Tunisian plant, as the potent antiproliferative compounds against the human breast cancer cells MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7. Compared to other compounds, protopheophorbide A exerted the highest light-independent antiproliferative effect against the metastatic TNBC MDA-MB-231 cells (IC50 = 6.5 μM). In silico, this compound targeted the kinase domain of multiple c-Met crystal structures. It potently inhibited the kinase domain phosphorylation of wild and mutant c-Met in Z-LYTE kinase assay. Protopheophorbide A inhibited HGF-induced downstream c-Met-dependent cell proliferation, survival, adhesion and migration through RAF/MEK/ERK and PI3K/PTEN/AKT signaling pathways modulation, ROS generation and activation of JNK and p38 pathways. Interestingly, this compound impaired the ability of the MDA-MB-231 cells to adhere at different extracellular matrix proteins by reducing the HGF-induced expression of integrins αv, β3, α2, and β1. Moreover, protopheophorbide A exhibited anti-migratory properties (IC50 = 2.2 μM) through impacting the expression levels of E-cadherin, vimentin, β-catenin, FAK, Brk, Rac, and Src proteins. Importantly, treatment with protopheophorbide A significantly inhibited the MDA-MB-231 tumor growth in vivo. Our results suggest that protopheophorbide A could be a novel c-Met inhibitory lead with promise to control c-Met/HGF-dependent breast malignancies.
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- Soumaya Souid
- Institut Pasteur de Tunis, LR11IPT04, LR16IPT04 Laboratoire d'Epidémiologie Moléculaire et Pathologie Expérimentale Appliquée Aux Maladies Infectieuses, Tunis, Tunisia.,Université de Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana
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- Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana
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- Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana.,Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana
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- Institut Pasteur de Tunis, LR11IPT04, LR16IPT04 Laboratoire d'Epidémiologie Moléculaire et Pathologie Expérimentale Appliquée Aux Maladies Infectieuses, Tunis, Tunisia.,Université de Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana
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- Institut Pasteur de Tunis, LR11IPT04, LR16IPT04 Laboratoire d'Epidémiologie Moléculaire et Pathologie Expérimentale Appliquée Aux Maladies Infectieuses, Tunis, Tunisia.,Université de Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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Assessment of the Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Ziziphus lotus and Peganum harmala. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTION A-SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s40995-017-0411-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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