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Dimitriu L, Constantinescu-Aruxandei D, Preda D, Nichițean AL, Nicolae CA, Faraon VA, Ghiurea M, Ganciarov M, Băbeanu NE, Oancea F. Honey and Its Biomimetic Deep Eutectic Solvent Modulate the Antioxidant Activity of Polyphenols. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:2194. [PMID: 36358566 PMCID: PMC9686586 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11112194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Honey is a highly valued natural product with antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. However, its antioxidant activity (AOA) is not as high as that of other honeybee products, such as propolis. Several polyphenol-honey formulations have been proposed up to now, most of them using maceration of biomass in honey or mixtures with liquid extracts, which either limit polyphenols bioavailability or destroy the characteristics of honey. To improve the health benefits of honey by increasing AOA and keeping its structural and sensory properties, we propose its enrichment in a polyphenol extract of raspberry after solvent evaporation. A honey-biomimetic natural deep eutectic solvent (NaDES) was prepared and compared with honey. The main polyphenols found in the raspberry extract were tested in combination with honey and NaDES, respectively. The AOA was determined by DPPH, ABTS, CUPRAC, and FRAP methods. The AOA behaviour of honey-polyphenol mixtures varied from synergism to antagonism, being influenced by the AOA method, polyphenol type, and/or mixture concentration. The honey-biomimetic NaDES resulted in similar AOA behaviour as with honey mixed with polyphenols. Honey seems to have additional properties that increase synergism or reduce antagonism in some cases. Honey and its biomimetic NaDES modulate AOA of polyphenols extract.
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- Luminița Dimitriu
- Bioproducts Team, Bioresources Department, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Biotechnologies, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Mărăști Blv., No. 59, Sector 1, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Bioproducts Team, Bioresources Department, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Bioproducts Team, Bioresources Department, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University Politehnica Bucharest, Str. Gheorghe Polizu nr/1-7, Sector 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Biotechnologies, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Mărăști Blv., No. 59, Sector 1, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
- Research and Development Department, Rom Honey Group Srl, Str. Grădinari nr. 1, Iași County, 700390 Iași, Romania
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- Bioproducts Team, Bioresources Department, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Bioproducts Team, Bioresources Department, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Bioproducts Team, Bioresources Department, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Bioproducts Team, Bioresources Department, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Biotechnologies, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Mărăști Blv., No. 59, Sector 1, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Bioproducts Team, Bioresources Department, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Biotechnologies, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Mărăști Blv., No. 59, Sector 1, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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Kopjar M, Ćorković I, Buljeta I, Šimunović J, Pichler A. Fortification of Pectin/Blackberry Hydrogels with Apple Fibers: Effect on Phenolics, Antioxidant Activity and Inhibition of α-Glucosidase. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11081459. [PMID: 35892661 PMCID: PMC9332755 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11081459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to prepare hydrogels based on pectin and blackberry juice and additionally to fortify those hydrogels with apple fiber. For that purpose, two types of pectin (low methoxylated and high methoxylated) were used, and fortification was conducted with the addition of 10% of apple fiber. The hydrogels were evaluated for phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity and inhibition of α-glucosidase. In addition, the stability of these parameters after 8 months of storage was evaluated. Pectin type and addition of apple fiber had an impact on investigated parameters. Low methoxylated pectin hydrogels had a higher concentration of anthocyanins than high methoxylated pectin hydrogels, while the addition of apple fibers caused a decrease in anthocyanin content. However, fortified hydrogels had higher antioxidant activity due to the presence of phenolics from apple fibers. The results showed that anthocyanins were more favorable in inhibiting α-glucosidase because samples with higher anthocyanins concentration had lower IC50 values. Obtained hydrogels can be used as intermediate products or ingredients (like fruit fillings or spreads) for the improvement or development of novel food products to increase their fiber content and antioxidant potential.
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- Mirela Kopjar
- Faculty of Food Technology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University, F. Kuhača 18, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (I.Ć.); (I.B.); (A.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +385-3122-4309
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- Faculty of Food Technology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University, F. Kuhača 18, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (I.Ć.); (I.B.); (A.P.)
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- Faculty of Food Technology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University, F. Kuhača 18, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (I.Ć.); (I.B.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7624, USA;
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- Faculty of Food Technology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University, F. Kuhača 18, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (I.Ć.); (I.B.); (A.P.)
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Combined antioxidant capacity of Chilean bee hive products using mixture design methodology. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Zhang L, Martinelli E, Senizza B, Miras-Moreno B, Yildiztugay E, Arikan B, Elbasan F, Ak G, Balci M, Zengin G, Rouphael Y, Lucini L. The Combination of Mild Salinity Conditions and Exogenously Applied Phenolics Modulates Functional Traits in Lettuce. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10071457. [PMID: 34371660 PMCID: PMC8309431 DOI: 10.3390/plants10071457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The quest for sustainable strategies aimed at increasing the bioactive properties of plant-based foods has grown quickly. In this work, we investigated the impact of exogenously applied phenolics, i.e., chlorogenic acid (CGA), hesperidin (HES), and their combinations (HES + CGA), on Lactuca sativa L. grown under normal- and mild-salinity conditions. To this aim, the phenolic profile, antioxidant properties, and enzyme inhibitory activity were determined. The untargeted metabolomics profiling revealed that lettuce treated with CGA under non-stressed conditions exhibited the highest total phenolic content (35.98 mg Eq./g). Lettuce samples grown under salt stress showed lower phenolic contents, except for lettuce treated with HES or HES + CGA, when comparing the same treatment between the two conditions. Furthermore, the antioxidant capacity was investigated through DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), ABTS (2,20-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonate)), and FRAP (ferric reducing antioxidant power) assays, coupled with metal-chelating activity and phosphomolybdenum capacity. An exciting increase in radical scavenging capacity was observed in lettuce treated with exogenous phenolics, in both stress and non-stress conditions. The inhibitory activity of the samples was evaluated against target health-related enzymes, namely cholinesterases (acetylcholinesterase; AChE; butyryl cholinesterase; BChE), tyrosinase, α-amylase, and α-glucosidase. Lettuce treated with HES + CGA under non-stress conditions exhibited the strongest inhibition against AChE and BChE, while the same treatment under salinity conditions resulted in the highest inhibition capacity against α-amylase. Additionally, CGA under non-stress conditions exhibited the best inhibitory effect against tyrosinase. All the functional traits investigated were significantly modulated by exogenous phenolics, salinity, and their combination. In more detail, flavonoids, lignans, and stilbenes were the most affected phenolics, whereas glycosidase enzymes and tyrosinase activity were the most affected among enzyme assays. In conclusion, the exogenous application of phenolics to lettuce represents an effective and green strategy to effectively modulate the phenolic profile, antioxidant activity, and enzyme inhibitory effects in lettuce, deserving future application to produce functional plant-based foods in a sustainable way.
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- Leilei Zhang
- Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 29122 Piacenza, Italy; (L.Z.); (E.M.); (B.S.); (B.M.-M.); (L.L.)
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 29122 Piacenza, Italy; (L.Z.); (E.M.); (B.S.); (B.M.-M.); (L.L.)
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 29122 Piacenza, Italy; (L.Z.); (E.M.); (B.S.); (B.M.-M.); (L.L.)
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 29122 Piacenza, Italy; (L.Z.); (E.M.); (B.S.); (B.M.-M.); (L.L.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Selcuk University, Selcuklu, Konya 42130, Turkey; (E.Y.); (B.A.); (F.E.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Selcuk University, Selcuklu, Konya 42130, Turkey; (E.Y.); (B.A.); (F.E.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Selcuk University, Selcuklu, Konya 42130, Turkey; (E.Y.); (B.A.); (F.E.); (M.B.)
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- Physiology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Selcuklu, Konya 42130, Turkey; (G.A.); (G.Z.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Selcuk University, Selcuklu, Konya 42130, Turkey; (E.Y.); (B.A.); (F.E.); (M.B.)
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- Physiology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Selcuklu, Konya 42130, Turkey; (G.A.); (G.Z.)
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 29122 Piacenza, Italy; (L.Z.); (E.M.); (B.S.); (B.M.-M.); (L.L.)
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High hydrostatic pressure treatment of Arthrospira (Spirulina) platensis extracts and the baroprotective effect of sugars on phycobiliproteins. INNOV FOOD SCI EMERG 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ifset.2021.102693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Wang D, Jiang Y, Sun-Waterhouse DX, Zhai H, Guan H, Rong X, Li F, Yu JC, Li DP. MicroRNA-based regulatory mechanisms underlying the synergistic antioxidant action of quercetin and catechin in H 2O 2-stimulated HepG2 cells: Roles of BACH1 in Nrf2-dependent pathways. Free Radic Biol Med 2020; 153:122-131. [PMID: 32344103 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2020.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The microRNA-based mechanisms underlying the antioxidant action(s) of co-existing flavonoids in response to oxidative stress are of high interest. This study aimed to extend the existing knowledge and provide insights into the potential regulatory network in response to oxidative stress and the co-presence of quercetin and catechin antioxidants, via a preclinical approach using H2O2-stimulated HepG2 cells. It was confirmed that BACH1 serves as an essential and direct negative regulator of the Keap1-Nrf2 signaling pathway and the antioxidant synergism between quercetin and catechin. BACH1 promoted reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation while inhibiting cell growth, which could be reversed by the synergistic action of let-7a-5p and miR-25-3p in the co-presence of quercetin and catechin. Both let-7a-5p and miR-25-3p could directly regulate the expression and function of BACH1 (e.g. upregulation of the two miRNAs could rescue largely overexpression of BACH1). Although these molecular interactions likely represented only some aspects of the overall regulatory network, this research confirms the feasibility of the combined uses of dietary flavonoids with chemopreventive properties in synergy during multiple-target interactions and multiple-pathway regulation.
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- Dan Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian, PR China; Shandong Institute of Pomology, Taian, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian, PR China; School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
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- Shandong Institute of Pomology, Taian, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian, PR China.
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Lončarić A, Pablo Lamas J, Guerra E, Kopjar M, Lores M. Thermal stability of catechin and epicatechin upon disaccharides addition. Int J Food Sci Technol 2017. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.13696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Ante Lončarić
- Department of Food Technologies; Faculty of Food Technology Osijek; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek; Franje Kuhača 20 HR 31000 Osijek Croatia
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science; Faculty of Chemistry; University of Santiago de Compostela; E-15782 Santiago de Compostela Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science; Faculty of Chemistry; University of Santiago de Compostela; E-15782 Santiago de Compostela Spain
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- Department of Food Technologies; Faculty of Food Technology Osijek; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek; Franje Kuhača 20 HR 31000 Osijek Croatia
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science; Faculty of Chemistry; University of Santiago de Compostela; E-15782 Santiago de Compostela Spain
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