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Tripathi M, Diwan D, Shukla AC, Gaffey J, Pathak N, Dashora K, Pandey A, Sharma M, Guleria S, Varjani S, Nguyen QD, Gupta VK. Valorization of dragon fruit waste to value-added bioproducts and formulations: A review. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2024; 44:1061-1079. [PMID: 37743323 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2023.2254930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Owing to the increasing worldwide population explosion, managing waste generated from the food sector has become a cross-cutting issue globally, leading to environmental, economic, and social issues. Circular economy-inspired waste valorization approaches have been increasing steadily, generating new business opportunities developing valuable bioproducts using food waste, especially fruit wastes, that may have several applications in energy-food-pharma sectors. Dragon fruit waste is one such waste resource, which is rich in several value-added chemicals and oils, and can be a renewable resource to produce several value-added compounds of potential applications in different industries. Pretreatment and extraction processes in biorefineries are important strategies for recovering value-added biomolecules. There are different methods of valorization, including green extractions and biological conversion approaches. However, microbe-based conversion is one of the advanced technologies for valorizing dragon fruit waste into bioethanol, bioactive products, pharmaceuticals, and other valued products by reusing or recycling them. This state-of-the-art review briefly overviews the dragon fruit waste management strategies and advanced eco-friendly and cost-effective valorization technologies. Furthermore, various applications of different valuable bioactive components obtained from dragon fruit waste have been critically discussed concerning various industrial sectors. Several industrial sectors, such as food, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels, have been critically reviewed in detail.
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- Manikant Tripathi
- Biotechnology Program, Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya, India
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- School of Medicine, Washington University, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Circular Bioeconomy Research Group, Shannon Applied Biotechnology Centre, Munster Technological University, Kerry, Ireland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya, India
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- Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Innovation and Translational Research, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, India
- School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India
- Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Lucknow, India
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- Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India
- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hon Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Bioengineering and Alcoholic Drink Technology, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Centre, SRUC, Dumfries, UK
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El-Nashar HAS, Al-Azzawi MA, Al-Kazzaz HH, Alghanimi YK, Kocaebli SM, Alhmammi M, Asad A, Salam T, El-Shazly M, Ali MAM. HPLC-ESI/MS-MS metabolic profiling of white pitaya fruit and cytotoxic potential against cervical cancer: Comparative studies, synergistic effects, and molecular mechanistic approaches. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2024; 244:116121. [PMID: 38581932 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2024.116121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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Natural approach became a high demand for the prevention and treatment of such diseases for their proven safety and efficacy. This study is aimed to perform comparative phytochemical analysis of white pitaya (Hylocereus undatus) peel, pulp and seed extracts via determination of total flavonoid content, phenolic content, and antioxidant capacity, coupled with HPLC-ESI/MS-MS analysis. Further, we evaluated the synergistic cytotoxic potential with Cisplatin against cervical cancer cells with investigation of underlying mechanism. The highest content of phenolics and antioxidants were found in both seed and peel extracts. The HPLC-ESI/MS-MS revealed identification of flavonoids, phenolic acids, anthocyanin glycosides, lignans, stilbenes, and coumarins. The cytotoxicity effects were evaluated by MTT assay against prostate, breast and cervical (HeLa) and Vero cell lines. The seed and peel extracts showed remarkable cytotoxic effect against all tested cell lines. Moreover, the selectivity index confirmed high selectivity of pitaya extracts to cancer cells and safety on normal cells. The combined therapy with Cisplatin effectively enhanced its efficacy and optimized the treatment outcomes, through the apoptotic ability of pitaya extracts in HeLa cells, as evaluated by flow cytometry. Besides, RT-PCR and western blotting analysis showed downregulation of Bcl-2 and overexpression of P53, BAX among HeLa cells treated with pitaya extracts, which eventually activated apoptosis process. Thus, pitaya extract could be used as adjuvant therapy with cisplatin for treatment of cervical cancer. Furthermore, in-vivo extensive studies on the seed and peel extracts, and their compounds are recommended to gain more clarification about the required dose, and side effects.
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- Heba A S El-Nashar
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt.
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- Department of Forensic Science, College of Science, Al-Karkh University of Science, P.O. Box 10081, Baghdad, Iraq
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- College of Medical and Health Technologies, Al-Zahraa University for Women, Karbala, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt.
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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Lacerda VR, Bastante CC, Machado ND, Vieites RL, Casas Cardoso L, Mantell-Serrano C. Supercritical extraction of betalains from the peel of different pitaya species. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:5513-5521. [PMID: 38353869 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Pitaya is a fruit with high consumer acceptance and health benefits. Pitaya peel is a waste product with potential in the food industry, as an antioxidant enrichment and natural colouring. Therefore, there is an interest in recovering its constituents and searching for pitaya species with greater potential. This work aimed to obtain bioactive extracts from the dried peel of pitaya fruits of the species Selenicereus monacanthus (Lem.), S. costaricensis W. and S. undatus H. using supercritical fluids at different pressures (100, 250 and 400 bar) and ethanol-water 15% v/v or ethanol 100% as co-solvents. The extraction yield, antioxidant activity, colour and total betalain content were evaluated. RESULTS The extract obtained from S. monacanthus showed the highest extraction yield (49.6 g kg-1), followed by S. costaricensis (27.5 g kg-1) and S. undatus (17.7 g kg-1) at 400 bar and 35 °C using ethanol 15%, v/v. The antioxidant capacity was strongly influenced by pressure, favouring the obtaining of betalain-rich extracts at higher pressures, especially in the species S. costaricensis (0.6 g kg-1) and S. monacanthus (0.3 g kg-1). To improve the extraction of S. undatus (the most cultivated species), the procedure of subsequential extractions was applied. This procedure considerably increased the extraction yield, antioxidant activity and total content of betalains. The use of ethanol 100% provided more bioactive fractions and achieved a good separation of betalains. CONCLUSION The supercritical extraction method can overcome the challenge of efficiently extracting compounds from pitaya peel, due to the presence of bioactive compounds of great polarity. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Vander Rocha Lacerda
- Department of Vegetable Production (Horticulture), School of Agriculture, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Chemical Engineering and Food Technology Department, Faculty of Science, Wine and Agrifood Research Institute (IVAGRO), University of Cadiz, Puerto Real, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering and Food Technology Department, Faculty of Science, Wine and Agrifood Research Institute (IVAGRO), University of Cadiz, Puerto Real, Spain
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- Department of Vegetable Production (Horticulture), School of Agriculture, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Chemical Engineering and Food Technology Department, Faculty of Science, Wine and Agrifood Research Institute (IVAGRO), University of Cadiz, Puerto Real, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering and Food Technology Department, Faculty of Science, Wine and Agrifood Research Institute (IVAGRO), University of Cadiz, Puerto Real, Spain
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Li L, Soyhan I, Warszawik E, van Rijn P. Layered Double Hydroxides: Recent Progress and Promising Perspectives Toward Biomedical Applications. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2306035. [PMID: 38501901 PMCID: PMC11132086 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202306035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) have been widely studied for biomedical applications due to their excellent properties, such as good biocompatibility, degradability, interlayer ion exchangeability, high loading capacity, pH-responsive release, and large specific surface area. Furthermore, the flexibility in the structural composition and ease of surface modification of LDHs makes it possible to develop specifically functionalized LDHs to meet the needs of different applications. In this review, the recent advances of LDHs for biomedical applications, which include LDH-based drug delivery systems, LDHs for cancer diagnosis and therapy, tissue engineering, coatings, functional membranes, and biosensors, are comprehensively discussed. From these various biomedical research fields, it can be seen that there is great potential and possibility for the use of LDHs in biomedical applications. However, at the same time, it must be recognized that the actual clinical translation of LDHs is still very limited. Therefore, the current limitations of related research on LDHs are discussed by combining limited examples of actual clinical translation with requirements for clinical translation of biomaterials. Finally, an outlook on future research related to LDHs is provided.
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- Lei Li
- Department of Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenA. Deusinglaan 1Groningen, AV9713The Netherlands
- W. J. Kolff Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Materials ScienceUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenA. Deusinglaan 1Groningen, AV9713The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenA. Deusinglaan 1Groningen, AV9713The Netherlands
- W. J. Kolff Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Materials ScienceUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenA. Deusinglaan 1Groningen, AV9713The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenA. Deusinglaan 1Groningen, AV9713The Netherlands
- W. J. Kolff Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Materials ScienceUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenA. Deusinglaan 1Groningen, AV9713The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenA. Deusinglaan 1Groningen, AV9713The Netherlands
- W. J. Kolff Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Materials ScienceUniversity of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenA. Deusinglaan 1Groningen, AV9713The Netherlands
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Anguraj A, Michael HSR, Sugumaran S, Madhusudhanan GR, Sivaraman RK. A comparative study on biosynthesized silver nanoparticles from H. undatus fruit peel and their therapeutic applications. DISCOVER NANO 2024; 19:49. [PMID: 38499901 PMCID: PMC10948681 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-024-03995-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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The green synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) gained significant impacts in various fields due to the use of eco-friendly approaches. In this study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized from the aqueous extract of Hylocereus undatus fruit peel. The presence of AgNPs was analysed using characterization methods such as UV‒Vis, FTIR, GCMS, XRD, EDAX, and FESEM. The synthesized AgNPs showed greater antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli than against Streptococcus pneumoniae. The antifungal activity against Candida albicans was greater than that against Candida tropicalis. The IC50 value for the antibiofilm activity of the AgNPs was 2.81 µg/mL, whereas that of the H. undatus peel extract was 1.34 µg/mL. The invitro antioxidant activity of the AgNPs was evaluated using two different methods. The DPPH radical scavenging activity of the AgNPs and fruit peel extract was observed with IC50 values of 3.8 and 2.03 µg/mL respectively. On the other hand, nitric oxide radical scavenging activities were recorded and the IC50 values were calculated to be 2.8 and 2.3 µg/mL. The AgNPs demonstrated thrombolytic activity in human blood with 10, 32.36, and 56.25% lysis. The cytotoxicity of the AgNPs was minimal, with an IC50 of 0.2 µg/mL and the peel extract had the greatest cytotoxicity with an IC50 of 0.3 µg/mL. The findings of this study demonstrated that the synthesized AgNPs from H. undatus peel extract could be potential candidates for treating prostate cancer.
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- Aswini Anguraj
- Department of Biotechnology, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, 641 006, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, 641 006, India
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- Department of Physics, MVJ College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, 641 006, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, 641 006, India.
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Sangavi M, Kumaraguru N, Butcher RJ, McMillen CD. Hydrogen-bonding interactions in 5-fluorocytosine-urea (2/1), 5-fluorocytosine-5-fluorocytosinium 3,5-dinitrosalicylate-water (2/1/1) and 2-amino-4-chloro-6-methylpyrimidine-6-chloronicotinic acid (1/1). Acta Crystallogr C Struct Chem 2024; 80:30-36. [PMID: 38275159 DOI: 10.1107/s2053229624000615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Three new compounds, namely, 5-fluorocytosine-urea (2/1), 2C4H4FN3O·CH4N2O, (I), 5-fluorocytosine-5-fluorocytosinium 3,5-dinitrosalicylate-water (2/1/1), 2C4H4FN3O·C4H5FN3O+·C7H2N2O7-·H2O, (II), and 2-amino-4-chloro-6-methylpyrimidine-6-chloronicotinic acid (1/1), C6H4ClNO2·C5H6ClN3, (III), have been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. In compound (I), 5-fluorocytosine (5FC) molecules A and B form two different homosynthons [R22(8) ring motif], one formed via N-H...O hydrogen bonds and the second via N-H...N hydrogen bonds. In addition to this interaction, a sequence of fused-ring motifs [R21(6), R33(8), R22(8), R43(10) and R22(8)] are formed, generating a supramolecular ladder-like hydrogen-bonded pattern. In compound (II), 5FC and 5-fluorocytosinium are linked by triple hydrogen bonds, generating two fused-ring motifs [R22(8)]. The neutral 5FC and protonated 5-fluorocytosinum cation form a dimeric synthon [R22(8) ring motif] via N-H...O and N-H...N hydrogen bonds. On either side of the dimeric synthon, the neutral 5FC, 5-fluorocytosinium cation, 3,5-dinitrosalicylate anion and water molecule are hydrogen bonded through N-H...O, N-H...N, N-H...OW and OW-HW...O hydrogen bonds, forming a large ring motif [R1010(56)], leading to a three-dimensional supramolecular network. In compound (III), 2-amino-4-chloro-6-methylpyrimidine (ACP) interacts with the carboxylic acid group of 6-chloronicotinic acid via N-H...O and O-H...O hydrogen bonds, generating an R22(8) primary ring motif. Furthermore, the ACP molecules form a base pair via N-H...N hydrogen bonds. The primary motif and base pair combine to form tetrameric units, which are further connected by Cl...Cl interactions. In addition to this hydrogen-bonding interaction, compounds (I) and (III) are further enriched by π-π stacking interactions.
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- Marimuthu Sangavi
- Department of Chemistry, Thanthai Periyar Government Arts and Science College (Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620 024, Tamil Nadu, India), Tiruchirappalli 620 023, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Thanthai Periyar Government Arts and Science College (Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620 024, Tamil Nadu, India), Tiruchirappalli 620 023, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Howard University, Washington, DC 20059, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Clemson University, H.L. Hunter Laboratories, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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Aytar EC, Harzli I, Özdener Kömpe Y. Phytochemical Analysis of Anacamptis coriophora Plant Cultivated Using Ex Vitro Symbiotic Propagation. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202301218. [PMID: 37870554 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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This study aims to investigate the functional groups and phytochemical profile of Anacamptis coriophora seeds, tubers, and flowers. Symbiotic seedlings produced using the ex vitro method were transferred to their natural habitat and grown to analyze the functional groups and phytochemical profiles of tubers and flowers. The life cycles of the transferred seedlings were monitored, and tubers and flowers were harvested for analysis. ATR-FTIR spectroscopy revealed the presence of functional groups such as polysaccharides, lignin, and proteins in both tubers and flowers. Differences in spectral frequencies between first-year and second-year tubers were observed. Fatty acid analysis identified 30 different compounds in seeds, flowers, and tubers, with linoleic acid being the most abundant (27 % in seeds, 33 % in tubers), and palmitic acid present in flowers (24 %). GC-MS analysis of ethanol extracts from these components highlighted the presence of 32 compounds, including hydroxyacetic acid, hydrazide, cytidine (Z)-7-hexadecenal, 2,2-dimethoxyethane, 2,5,6-trimethyldecane, and butanamide, 4-amino-N-hydroxy. A. coriophora's tubers, flowers, and seeds may contain active metabolites with therapeutic potential. These results are valuable for the commercial cultivation of the plant.
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- Erdi Can Aytar
- Ondokuz Mayıs University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Samsun, 55139, Türkiye
- University of Usak, Faculty of Agriculture, Departman of Horticulture, Uşak, 64200, Türkiye
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- Ondokuz Mayıs University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Samsun, 55139, Türkiye
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- Ondokuz Mayıs University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Samsun, 55139, Türkiye
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Canute Kamikawachi R, Carrara V, Vilegas W. Dragon fruit farming by-products as an important source of several glycosylated flavonoids. Food Res Int 2023; 173:113400. [PMID: 37803741 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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Plants are globally used as an alternative for conventional drugs in treatment of many diseases. A significant proportion of medicinal properties of plants is addressed to antioxidant constituents as flavonoids and phenolic acids. The genus Selenicereus, known as dragon fruit, has about 15 species of epiphytic or hemiepiphytic cactus with hotspots in the tropical region of Mexico. Recently, these plants have been the focus of pharmacological studies due to the antioxidant activity of its fruits. Although many studies have investigated the biological activities of fruits, few studies investigated the chemical constituents and biological activities of cladodes. Despite the little knowledge about cladodes, it has been already observed to have higher antioxidant activities and other biological activities than the fruits. Besides this, cladodes are by-products resulting from the year-round pruning. Another important point about studies involving dragon fruit is that none of them identify the variety that is being used. As it is a commercial plant, it has many varieties created by artificial selection and hybridization such as many other food plants. In this study we found that varieties from the same species showed quantitative and qualitative differences in the metabolite profile using LC-MS. Metabolite profile from Cerrado (Selenicereus setaceus) was closer to Branca (Selenicereus undatus) than Thick King (S. setaceus), as well as Golden (S. undatus) was closer to Thick King than Branca. These results show that it is essential to identify varieties that are being used in the studies, whereas studies that attempt to replicate the experiments or use these plants for phytopreparations are prone to mislead.
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- Renan Canute Kamikawachi
- UNESP, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Araraquara, Araraquara/São Paulo, Brazil.
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- UNESP, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Araraquara, Araraquara/São Paulo, Brazil
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- UNESP, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Instituto de Biociências-Campus do Litoral Paulista, São Vicente/São Paulo, Brazil
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Zamora-Moreno J, Salomón-Flores MK, Valdes-García J, Pinzón-Vanegas C, Martínez-Otero D, Barroso-Flores J, Villamil-Ramos R, Romero-Solano MÁ, Dorazco-González A. Water-soluble fluorescent chemosensor for sorbitol based on a dicationic diboronic receptor. Crystal structure and spectroscopic studies. RSC Adv 2023; 13:32185-32198. [PMID: 37920759 PMCID: PMC10619626 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06198a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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Selective recognition of saccharides by phenylboronic dyes capable of functioning in aqueous conditions is a central topic of modern supramolecular chemistry that impacts analytical sciences and biological chemistry. Herein, a new dicationic diboronic acid structure 11 was synthesized, structurally described by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and studied in-depth as fluorescent receptor for six saccharides in pure water at pH = 7.4. This dicationic receptor 11 has been designed particularly to respond to sorbitol and involves two convergent and strongly acidified phenyl boronic acids, with a pKa of 6.6, that operate as binding sites. The addition of sorbitol in the micromolar concentration range to receptor 11 induces strong fluorescence change, but in the presence of fructose, mannitol, glucose, lactose and sucrose, only moderate optical changes are observed. This change in emission is attributed to a static complexation photoinduced electron transfer mechanism as evidenced by lifetime experiments and different spectroscopic tools. The diboronic receptor has a high affinity/selectivity to sorbitol (K = 31 800 M-1) over other saccharides including common interfering species such as mannitol and fructose. The results based on 1H, 11B NMR spectroscopy, high-resolution mass spectrometry and density functional theory calculations, support that sorbitol is efficiently bound to 11 in a 1 : 1 mode involving a chelating diboronate-sorbitol complexation. Since the experimental B⋯B distance (5.3 Å) in 11 is very close to the calculated distance from the DFT-optimized complex with sorbitol, the efficient binding is attributed to strong acidification and preorganization of boronic acids. These results highlight the usefulness of a new diboronic acid receptor with a strong ability for fluorescent recognition of sorbitol in physiological conditions.
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- Julio Zamora-Moreno
- Institute of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Ciudad Universitaria México 04510 Mexico
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- Institute of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Ciudad Universitaria México 04510 Mexico
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- Institute of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Ciudad Universitaria México 04510 Mexico
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- Institute of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Ciudad Universitaria México 04510 Mexico
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- Institute of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Ciudad Universitaria México 04510 Mexico
- Centro Conjunto de Investigación en Química Sustentable, UAEM-UNAM, Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México C. P. 50200 Toluca Estado de México Mexico
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- Institute of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Ciudad Universitaria México 04510 Mexico
- Centro Conjunto de Investigación en Química Sustentable, UAEM-UNAM, Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México C. P. 50200 Toluca Estado de México Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones Químicas-IICBA, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos Av. Universidad 1001 Col. Chamilpa Cuernavaca Morelos C.P. 62209 Mexico
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- Institute of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Ciudad Universitaria México 04510 Mexico
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- Institute of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Ciudad Universitaria México 04510 Mexico
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Shah K, Chen J, Chen J, Qin Y. Pitaya Nutrition, Biology, and Biotechnology: A Review. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13986. [PMID: 37762287 PMCID: PMC10530492 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241813986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Pitaya (Hylocereus spp.) is a member of the cactus family that is native to Central and South America but is now cultivated throughout the sub-tropical and tropical regions of the world. It is of great importance due to its nutritional, ornamental, coloring, medicinal, industrial, and high consumption values. In order to effectively utilize and develop the available genetic resources, it is necessary to appreciate and understand studies pertaining to the usage, origin, nutrition, diversity, evaluation, characterization, conservation, taxonomy, and systematics of the genus Hylocereus. Additionally, to gain a basic understanding of the biology of the plant, this review has also discussed how biotechnological tools, such as cell and tissue culture, micropropagation (i.e., somatic embryogenesis, organogenesis, somaclonal variation, mutagenesis, androgenesis, gynogenesis, and altered ploidy), virus-induced gene silencing, and molecular marker technology, have been used to enhance pitaya germplasm.
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- Kamran Shah
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Postharvest Science of Fruits and Vegetables, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (K.S.); (J.C.); (J.C.)
- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Postharvest Science of Fruits and Vegetables, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (K.S.); (J.C.); (J.C.)
- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Postharvest Science of Fruits and Vegetables, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (K.S.); (J.C.); (J.C.)
- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Postharvest Science of Fruits and Vegetables, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (K.S.); (J.C.); (J.C.)
- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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Sapkal PR, Tatiya AU, Firke SD, Redasani VK, Gurav SS, Ayyanar M, Jamkhande PG, Surana SJ, Mutha RE, Kalaskar MG. Phytochemical profile, antioxidant, cytotoxic and anti-inflammatory activities of stem bark extract and fractions of Ailanthus excelsa Roxb.: In vitro, in vivo and in silico approaches. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15952. [PMID: 37187902 PMCID: PMC10176067 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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This study aimed to assess the phytochemical composition, in vitro antioxidant, cytotoxicity, and in vivo anti-inflammatory activities of the methanolic extract of Ailanthus excelsa (Simaroubaceae) stem bark and its fractions. Quantitative phytochemical analysis revealed that methanolic extract and all fractions contained a high level of flavonoids (20.40-22.91 mg/g QE), phenolics (1.72-7.41 mg/g GAE), saponins (33.28-51.87 mg/g DE), and alkaloids (0.21-0.33 mg/g AE). The antioxidant potential was evaluated in vitro using a range of assays, i.e., DPPH•, ABTS radical scavenging ability, and total antioxidant capacity. The chloroform and ethyl acetate fractions showed stronger antioxidant activity than the methanol extract. In vitro cytotoxic activity was investigated in three human tumor cell lines (A-549, MCF7 and HepG2) using the SRB assay. In addition, the in vivo anti-inflammatory effect was assessed by carrageenan-induced paw edema in rats. The chloroform fraction showed a more pronounced effect by effectively controlling the growth with the lowest GI50 and TGI concentrations. The human lung cancer cell line (A-549) was found to be more sensitive to the chloroform fraction. Furthermore, the chloroform fraction exhibited significant anti-inflammatory activity at a dose of 200 mg/kg in the latter phase of inflammation. Besides, methanol extract and ethyl acetate fraction revealed a significant cytotoxic and anti-inflammatory effects. The chloroform fraction of stem bark showed a strong anti-inflammatory effect in experimental animals and significant COX-2 inhibitory potential in the in vitro experiments. GC-MS analysis of chloroform fraction identified the phytochemicals like caftaric acid, 3,4-dihydroxy phenylacetic acid, arachidonic acid, cinnamic acid, 3-hydroxyphenylvaleric acid, caffeic acid, hexadeconoic acid, and oleanolic acid. The in-silico results suggest that identified compounds have better affinity towards the selected targets, viz. the BAX protein (PDB ID: 1F16), p53-binding protein Mdm-2 (PDB ID: 1YCR), and topoisomerase II (PDB ID: 1QZR). Amongst all, caftaric acid exhibited the best binding affinity for all three targets. Thus, it can be concluded that caftaric acid in combination with other phenolic compounds, might be responsible for the studied activity. Additional in vivo and in vitro studies are required to establish their exact molecular mechanisms and consider them as lead molecules in developing of valuable drugs for treating oxidative stress-induced disorders, cancers, and inflammations.
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- Priyanka R. Sapkal
- R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Shirpur, Maharashtra 425405, India
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- R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Shirpur, Maharashtra 425405, India
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- R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Shirpur, Maharashtra 425405, India
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- Yashoda Technical Campus, Faculty of Pharmacy, Satara, Maharashtra 412 802, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Goa College of Pharmacy, Goa University, Panaji, Goa 403 001, India
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- Department of Botany, A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College (Affiliated to Bharathidasan University), Poondi, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613 503, India
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- Centre for Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sharda Bhavan Education Society's Nanded Pharmacy College, Nanded, Maharashtra, 431605, India
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- R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Shirpur, Maharashtra 425405, India
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- H. R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Shirpur, Maharashtra 425405, India
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- R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Shirpur, Maharashtra 425405, India
- Corresponding author.
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Tarte I, Singh A, Dar AH, Sharma A, Altaf A, Sharma P. Unfolding the potential of dragon fruit (
Hylocereus spp
.) for value addition: A review. EFOOD 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/efd2.76] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Nishikito DF, Borges ACA, Laurindo LF, Otoboni AMMB, Direito R, Goulart RDA, Nicolau CCT, Fiorini AMR, Sinatora RV, Barbalho SM. Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Other Health Effects of Dragon Fruit and Potential Delivery Systems for Its Bioactive Compounds. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:159. [PMID: 36678789 PMCID: PMC9861186 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Dragon fruit (Hylocereus genus) has the potential for the prevention of diseases associated with inflammatory and oxidative processes. We aimed to comprehensively review dragon fruit health effects, economic importance, and possible use in delivery systems. Pubmed, Embase, and Google Scholar were searched, and PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis) guidelines were followed. Studies have shown that pitaya can exert several benefits in conditions such as diabetes, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer due to the presence of bioactive compounds that may include vitamins, potassium, betacyanin, p-coumaric acid, vanillic acid, and gallic acid. Moreover, pitaya has the potential to be used in food and nutraceutical products as functional ingredients, natural colorants, ecologically correct and active packaging, edible films, preparation of photoprotective products, and additives. Besides the importance of dragon fruit as a source of bioactive compounds, the bioavailability is low. The development of delivery systems such as gold nanoparticles with these compounds can be an alternative to reach target tissues.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Marília (UNIMAR), São Paulo 17525-902, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Systems Integration Pharmacology, Clinical & Regulatory Science, Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Postgraduate Program in Structural and Functional Interactions in Rehabilitation, University of Marília (UNIMAR), São Paulo 17525-902, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Marília (UNIMAR), São Paulo 17525-902, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Structural and Functional Interactions in Rehabilitation, University of Marília (UNIMAR), São Paulo 17525-902, Brazil
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- School of Food and Technology of Marilia (FATEC), São Paulo 17500-000, Brazil
- Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Marília (UNIMAR), São Paulo 17525-902, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Structural and Functional Interactions in Rehabilitation, University of Marília (UNIMAR), São Paulo 17525-902, Brazil
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LIRA SM, HOLANDA MO, SILVA JYGD, MARQUES CG, COELHO LC, LIMA CLS, COSTA JTG, DANTAS JB, MACIEL GL, SILVA GSD, SANTOS GBM, ZOCOLO GJ, DIONÍSIO AP, GUEDES MIF. Pitaya [Hylocereus polyrhizus (F.A.C. Weber) Britton & Rose] effect on glycemia and oxidative stress in aloxan-induced diabetic mice. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2023. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.56822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Ranjan N, Singh PK, Maurya NS. Pharmaceuticals in water as emerging pollutants for river health: A critical review under Indian conditions. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 247:114220. [PMID: 36332401 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.114220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
The wastewaters from pharmaceutical manufacturing units, hospitals, and domestic sewage contaminated with excretal matters of medicine users are the prime sources of pharmaceutical pollutants (PPs) in natural water bodies. In the present study, PPs have been considered one of the emerging pollutants (EPs) and a cause of concern in river health assessment. Beyond the reported increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ABRB), PPs have been found adversely affecting the biotic diversity in such water environments. Considering Algae, Macroinvertebrates, and Fishes as three distinct trophic level indicators, the present study puts forward a framework for showing River Health Condition (RHC) based on the calculation of a River Health Index (RHI). The RHI is calculated using six Indicator Group Scores (IGS) which individually reflect river health in a defined category of water quality characteristics. While Dissolved Oxygen Related Parameters (DORP), Nutrients (NT), and PPs are taken as causative agents affecting RHCs, scores of Algal-Bacterial (AB) symbiosis, Macroinvertebrates (MI), and Fishes (F) are considered as an effect of such environmental conditions. Current wastewater treatment technologies are also not very effective in the removal of PPs. The objective of the present study is to review the harmful effects of PPs on the aquatic environment, particularly on the chemical and biotic indicators of river health. Based on predicted no-effect concentrations (PNEC) for algae, macroinvertebrates, and fishes in the aquatic environment and measured environmental concentration (MEC) in the river, the estimated risk quotient (RQ) for norfloxacin in the Isakavagu-Nakkavagu stream of river Godavari, Hyderabad is found 293 for algae, 39 for MI, and 335 for fish. Among PPs, in Indian rivers, the presence of caffeine is the most frequent, with algae at the highest level of risk (RQmax= 24.5). Broadly six PPs, including azithromycin, caffeine, diclofenac, naproxen, norfloxacin, and sulfamethoxazole are found above PNEC values in Indian rivers. The application of IGS and RHI in understanding and presenting the river health condition (RHC) through colored hexagons has been demonstrated for the river Ganga near Varanasi (India) as an example. Identification of critical indicator groups, based on IGS provides a scientific basis for planned intervention for river health restoration to achieve an acceptable category.
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- Nitin Ranjan
- Department of Civil Engineering, IIT(BHU), Varanasi 221005, India.
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Yu ZR, Weng YM, Lee HY, Wang BJ. Partition of bioactive components from red pitaya fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) peels into different fractions using supercritical fluid fractionation technology. FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Santos ALD, Morais RA, Soares CMDS, Vellano PO, Martins GADS, Damiani C, Souza ARMD. Effect of gamma irradiation on the physicochemical, functional and bioactive properties of red pitaya (Hylocereus costaricensis) bark flour. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2022.110371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Salam HS, Tawfik MM, Elnagar MR, Mohammed HA, Zarka MA, Awad NS. Potential Apoptotic Activities of Hylocereus undatus Peel and Pulp Extracts in MCF-7 and Caco-2 Cancer Cell Lines. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11172192. [PMID: 36079573 PMCID: PMC9459728 DOI: 10.3390/plants11172192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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There is a huge demand for novel anticancer agents with fewer side effects compared to current therapies. Pitaya, or dragon fruit, is a reservoir of potent anticancer compounds. This research aimed to analyze the phytochemical components of Hylocereus undatus pulp and peel extracts using LC-MS and GC-MS, and to investigate the in vitro effects of both extracts against cancer (breast, MCF-7, and colon, Caco-2) and normal (lung; WI-38 and breast; MCF-10A) cell proliferation using the MTT assay. The apoptosis potential of the anticancer effects was also evaluated using flow cytometry, RT-PCR, and Western blot. The total phenolic and flavonoid contents in the peel extract were significantly higher than those in the pulp extract. Compared to the flavonoid and phenolic acid standards, the LC-MS analysis revealed the presence of nine compounds, which were represented as 84.32 and 5.29 µg/g of the flavonoids and 686.11 and 148.72 µg/g of the phenolic acids in the peel and pulp extracts, respectively. Among the identified compounds, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin were found at the highest concentration in both plant extracts. Both extracts displayed cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 and Caco-2 cancer cells after 48 h of treatment at IC50 values ranging from 14 to 53 μg/mL with high selective indices against normal WI-38 and MCF-10A cell lines. The increase in apoptosis was revealed by the overexpression of p53, BAX, and caspase-9 and the downregulation of antiapoptotic Bcl-2 mRNA and protein expressions. The results indicate that H. undatus extracts can be a plant source for cancer therapy.
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- Hanin S. Salam
- College of Biotechnology, Misr University for Science and Technology, Giza 12563, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Port Said University, Port Said 42526, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11823, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, The Islamic University, Najaf 54001, Iraq
- Correspondence: (M.R.E.); (H.A.M.)
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11823, Egypt
- Correspondence: (M.R.E.); (H.A.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), 6th October City, Giza 12563, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, The Islamic University, Najaf 54001, Iraq
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- College of Biotechnology, Misr University for Science and Technology, Giza 12563, Egypt
- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Aswan University, Aswan 81528, Egypt
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Franco DSP, da Boit Martinello K, Georgin J, Netto MS, Foletto EL, Piccilli DGA, Silva LFO, Dos Reis GS, Dotto GL. Application of biowaste generated by the production chain of pitaya fruit (Hylocereus undatus) as an efficient adsorbent for removal of naproxen in water. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:39754-39767. [PMID: 35112257 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-18981-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Pharmaceutical compounds are a serious problem in the environment. They cause damage to the aquatic, animal, and human organisms and soon became considered emerging pollutants where their removal is extremely urgent. Among the techniques used, adsorption has been used with success, where several adsorbent materials, including those from residual biomass, have been used to remove these pollutants. In this study, the skins of the pitaya fruit (Hylocereus undatus) productive chain were carbonized with ZnCl2 to obtain activated carbon and later used in the adsorption of the drug naproxen (NPX) in a batch system. The Freundlich model demonstrated a better adjustment for the equilibrium isotherms. A high adsorption capacity for NPX (158.81 mg g-1) was obtained at 328 K, which can be attributed to the remarkable textural properties of the adsorbent, besides certain functional groups present on its surface. Thermodynamic studies confirmed the endothermic nature of the adsorption process (∆H0 = 0.2898 kJ mol-1). The linear driving force model (LDF) presented a good statistical adjustment to the experimental kinetic data. The application of the material in the treatment of simulated wastewater composed of various pharmaceutical drugs and salts was very promising, reaching 75.7% removal. Therefore, it can be inferred that the application of activated carbon derived from pitaya bark is highly promising in removing the NPX drug and treating synthetic mixtures containing other pharmaceutical substances.
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- Dison S P Franco
- Research Group On Adsorptive and Catalytic Process Engineering (ENGEPAC), Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000-7, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Health Sciences, Universidad de La Costa, CUC, Calle 58 # 55-66, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
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- Graduate Program in Civil Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, 97105-900, Brazil
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- Research Group On Adsorptive and Catalytic Process Engineering (ENGEPAC), Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000-7, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-900, Brazil
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- Research Group On Adsorptive and Catalytic Process Engineering (ENGEPAC), Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000-7, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-900, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Civil Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, 97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de La Costa, CUC, Calle 58 # 55-66, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
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- Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 90183, Umeå, Sweden
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- Research Group On Adsorptive and Catalytic Process Engineering (ENGEPAC), Federal University of Santa Maria, Av. Roraima, 1000-7, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-900, Brazil.
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Liu C, Zhang Q, Dong J, Cai C, Zhu H, Li S. Genome-wide identification and characterization of mungbean CIRCADIAN CLOCK ASSOCIATED 1 like genes reveals an important role of VrCCA1L26 in flowering time regulation. BMC Genomics 2022; 23:374. [PMID: 35581536 PMCID: PMC9115955 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-022-08620-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background CIRCADIAN CLOCK ASSOCIATED 1 like (CCA1L) proteins are important components that participate in plant growth and development, and now have been characterized in multiple plant species. However, information on mungbean CCA1L genes is limited. Results In this study, we identified 27 VrCCA1L genes from the mungbean genome. VrCCA1L genes were unevenly distributed on 10 of the 11 chromosomes and showed one tandem and two interchromosomal duplication events. Two distinct kinds of conserved MYB domains, MYB 1 and MYB 2, were found, and the conserved SHAQK(Y/F) F sequence was found at the C terminus of each MYB 2 domain. The VrCCA1Ls displayed a variety of exon-intron organizations, and 24 distinct motifs were found among these genes. Based on phylogenetic analysis, VrCCA1L proteins were classified into five groups; group I contained the most members, with 11 VrCCA1Ls. VrCCA1L promoters contained different types and numbers of cis-acting elements, and VrCCA1Ls showed different expression levels in different tissues. The VrCCA1Ls also displayed distinct expression patterns under different photoperiod conditions throughout the day in leaves. VrCCA1L26 shared greatest homology to Arabidopsis CCA1 and LATE ELONGATED HYPOCOTYL (LHY). It delayed the flowering time in Arabidopsis by affecting the expression levels of CONSTANS (CO), FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT), and SUPPRESSOR OF OVEREXPRESSION OF CONSTANS 1 (SOC1). Conclusion We identified and characterized 27 VrCCA1L genes from mungbean genome, and investigated their spatio-temporal expression patterns. Further analysis revealed that VrCCA1L26 delayed flowering time in transgenic Arabidopsis plants. Our results provide useful information for further functional characterization of the VrCCA1L genes. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12864-022-08620-7.
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- Chenyang Liu
- College of Life Sciences, Key Lab of Plant Biotechnology in Universities of Shandong Province, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Key Lab of Plant Biotechnology in Universities of Shandong Province, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Key Lab of Plant Biotechnology in Universities of Shandong Province, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Key Lab of Plant Biotechnology in Universities of Shandong Province, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- College of Agronomy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Key Lab of Plant Biotechnology in Universities of Shandong Province, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China.
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Shyamalagowri S, Charles P, Manjunathan J, Kamaraj M, Anitha R, Pugazhendhi A. In vitro anticancer activity of silver nanoparticles phyto-fabricated by Hylocereus undatus peel extracts on human liver carcinoma (HepG2) cell lines. Process Biochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2022.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Sarkar T, Salauddin M, Roy A, Sharma N, Sharma A, Yadav S, Jha V, Rebezov M, Khayrullin M, Thiruvengadam M, Chung IM, Shariati MA, Simal-Gandara J. Minor tropical fruits as a potential source of bioactive and functional foods. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 63:6491-6535. [PMID: 35164626 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2033953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Tropical fruits are defined as fruits that are grown in hot and humid regions within the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, covering most of the tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, Africa, Central America, South America, the Caribbean and Oceania. Depending on the cultivation area covered, economic value and popularity these tropical fruits are divided into major and minor tropical fruits. There is an annual increment of 3.8% in terms of commercialization of the tropical fruits. In total 26 minor tropical fruits (Kiwifruit, Lutqua, Carambola, Tree Tomato, Elephant apple, Rambutan, Bay berry, Mangosteen, Bhawa, Loquat, Silver berry, Durian, Persimon, Longan, Passion fruit, Water apple, Pulasan, Indian gooseberry, Guava, Lychee, Annona, Pitaya, Sapodilla, Pepino, Jaboticaba, Jackfruit) have been covered in this work. The nutritional composition, phytochemical composition, health benefits, traditional use of these minor tropical fruits and their role in food fortification have been portrayed.
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- Tanmay Sarkar
- Department of Food Processing Technology, Malda Polytechnic, West Bengal State Council of Technical Education, Malda, India
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- Department of Food Processing Technology, Mir Madan Mohanlal Govt. Polytechnic, West Bengal State Council of Technical Education, Nadia, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering and Technology, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India
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- Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong, China
- V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems, Moscow, Russian Federation
- K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies, and Management (The First Cossack University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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- K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies, and Management (The First Cossack University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong, China
- K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies, and Management (The First Cossack University), Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Science, Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Ourense, Spain
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Geopolymer catalysts derived from palm oil mill ash for biodiesel production from Calophyllum inophyllum oil. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-021-02180-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Pal R, Deb I, Sarzynska J, Lahiri A. LNA-induced dynamic stability in a therapeutic aptamer: insights from molecular dynamics simulations. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2022; 41:2221-2230. [PMID: 35100936 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2022.2029567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Modulation of structural and thermodynamic properties of nucleic acids with synthetic modifications is a promising area of research with possible applications in nanotechnology and nanotherapeutics. Locked nucleic acid (LNA) is one such modification in which the C4' and O2' atoms of the sugar moiety are connected through a methylene bridge. The LNA modified DNA aptamer RNV66, and its unmodified counterpart V7t1, both of which target the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) implicated in oncogenic angiogenesis, have a G-rich tract that can fold into G-quadruplex structures. However, it is not understood why V7t1 has a polymorphic structure while its LNA modified counterpart RNV66 has a unique quadruplex fold with higher nuclease resistance, thermal stability and greater binding affinity for VEGF. In this work, we have performed extensive molecular dynamics simulations of RNV66 and V7t1 to study and compare the structural and dynamic consequences of the insertion of LNAs. It was observed that the increase in dynamic stability was significant in the presence of LNA residues and our protocol for combining different torsional parameters using OL15 for the DNA aptamer and parm99_LNA along with parmbsc0 and βOL15 for the LNAs nicely reproduced the experimentally observed conformational features of RNV66. Our observations would help in further theoretical studies in understanding the lack of frustration in the folding of the LNA modified aptamer and its higher affinity for VEGF.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Rupak Pal
- Department of Biophysics, Molecular Biology, and Bioinformatics, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Biophysics, Molecular Biology, and Bioinformatics, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
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- Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Biophysics, Molecular Biology, and Bioinformatics, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
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Martínez-Rodríguez P, Guerrero-Rubio MA, Henarejos-Escudero P, García-Carmona F, Gandía-Herrero F. Health-promoting potential of betalains in vivo and their relevance as functional ingredients: A review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Adeoye RI, Okaiyeto K, Oguntibeju OO. Global mapping of research outputs on nanoparticles with peroxidase mimetic activity from 2010–2019. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2021.2020841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Raphael Idowu Adeoye
- Enzymology and Drug Design Unit, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Phytomedicine and Phytochemistry Group, Oxidative Stress Research Centre, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville, South Africa
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- Phytomedicine and Phytochemistry Group, Oxidative Stress Research Centre, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville, South Africa
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Meral Kekecoglu, Sonmez E, Acar MK, Karaoglu SA. Pollen Analysis, Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Activity of Anatolian Chestnut Propolis Collected From Yıgılca Region. BIOL BULL+ 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s106235902106011x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Synthesis, crystal structures, Hirshfeld surface analysis, theoretical insight and molecular docking studies of dinuclear and triply bridged Cu(II) carboxylate complexes with 2,2′-bipyridine or 1,10-phenanthroline. Polyhedron 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.poly.2021.115502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Suganya S, Saravanan K, Jaganathan R, Kumaradhas P. Salt formation, hydrogen-bonding patterns and supramolecular architectures of acridine with salicylic and hippuric acid molecules. Acta Crystallogr C 2021; 77:790-799. [PMID: 34864722 DOI: 10.1107/s2053229621011189] [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: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The intermolecular interactions and salt formation of acridine with 4-aminosalicylic acid, 5-chlorosalicylic acid and hippuric acid were investigated. The salts obtained were acridin-1-ium 4-aminosalicylate (4-amino-2-hydroxybenzoate), C13H10N+·C7H6NO3- (I), acridin-1-ium 5-chlorosalicylate (5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoate), C13H10N+·C7H4ClO3- (II), and acridin-1-ium hippurate (2-benzamidoacetate) monohydrate, C13H10N+·C9H8NO3-·H2O (III). Acridine is involved in strong intermolecular interactions with the hydroxy group of the three acids, enabling it to form supramolecular assemblies. Hirshfeld surfaces, fingerprint plots and enrichment ratios were generated and investigated, and the intermolecular interactions were analyzed, revealing their quantitative contributions in the crystal packing of salts I, II and III. A quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM) analysis shows the charge-density distribution of the intermolecular interactions. The isosurfaces of the noncovalent interactions were studied, which allows visualization of where the hydrogen-bonding and dispersion interactions contribute within the crystal.
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- Suresh Suganya
- Laboratory of Biocrystallography and Computational Molecular Biology, Department of Physics, Periyar University, Salem 636 011, India
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- Laboratory of Biocrystallography and Computational Molecular Biology, Department of Physics, Periyar University, Salem 636 011, India
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- Laboratory of Biocrystallography and Computational Molecular Biology, Department of Physics, Periyar University, Salem 636 011, India
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Maturation Process, Nutritional Profile, Bioactivities and Utilisation in Food Products of Red Pitaya Fruits: A Review. Foods 2021; 10:foods10112862. [PMID: 34829143 PMCID: PMC8618204 DOI: 10.3390/foods10112862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Red pitaya (Hylocereus polyrhizus, red pulp with pink peel), also known as dragon fruit, is a well-known species of pitaya fruit. Pitaya seeds and peels have been reported to exhibit higher concentrations of total polyphenols, beta-cyanins and amino acid than pulp, while anthocyanins (i.e., cyanidin 3-glucoside, delphinidin 3-glucoside and pelargonidin 3-glucoside) were only detected in the pulp extracts. Beta-cyanins, phenolics and flavonoids were found to increase gradually during fruit maturation and pigmentation appeared earlier in the pulp than peel. The phytochemicals were extracted and purified by various techniques and broadly used as natural, low-cost, and beneficial healthy compounds in foods, including bakery, wine, dairy, meat and confectionery products. These bioactive components also exhibit regulative influences on the human gut microbiota, glycaemic response, lipid accumulation, inflammation, growth of microbials and mutagenicity, but the mechanisms are yet to be understood. The objective of this study was to systematically summarise the effect of red pitaya’s maturation process on the nutritional profile and techno-functionality in a variety of food products. The findings of this review provide valuable suggestions for the red pitaya fruit processing industry, leading to novel formulations supported by molecular research.
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Zhang JL, Bai C, Liu P, Hu HM, Huo H, Wang BZ. The effect of pH on the coordination sphere of Pb(II) ions and structural diversity of Pb(II) coordination polymers. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2021.122475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Jiang H, Zhang W, Li X, Shu C, Jiang W, Cao J. Nutrition, phytochemical profile, bioactivities and applications in food industry of pitaya (Hylocereus spp.) peels: A comprehensive review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.06.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Saenjum C, Pattananandecha T, Nakagawa K. Antioxidative and Anti-Inflammatory Phytochemicals and Related Stable Paramagnetic Species in Different Parts of Dragon Fruit. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26123565. [PMID: 34200974 PMCID: PMC8230633 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26123565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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In this study, we investigated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals and paramagnetic species in dragon fruit using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR). HPLC analysis demonstrated that dragon fruit is enriched with bioactive phytochemicals, with significant variations between each part of the fruit. Anthocyanins namely, cyanidin 3-glucoside, delphinidin 3-glucoside, and pelargonidin 3-glucoside were detected in the dragon fruit peel and fresh red pulp. Epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin, caffeine, and gallic acid were found in the dragon fruit seed. Additionally, 25–100 mg × L−1 of dragon fruit pulp and peel extracts containing enrichment of cyanidin 3-glucoside were found to inhibit the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), reactive nitrogen species (RNS), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in cell-based studies without exerted cytotoxicity. EPR primarily detected two paramagnetic species in the red samples. These two different radical species were assigned as stable radicals and Mn2+ (paramagnetic species) based on the g-values and hyperfine components. In addition, the broad EPR line width of the white peel can be correlated to a unique moiety in dragon fruit. Our EPR and HPLC results provide new insight regarding the phytochemicals and related stable intermediates found in various parts of dragon fruit. Thus, we suggest here that there is the potential to use dragon fruit peel, which contains anthocyanins, as a natural active pharmaceutical ingredient.
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- Chalermpong Saenjum
- Cluster of Excellence on Biodiversity-Based Economic and Society (B.BES-CMU), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Correspondence: (C.S.); (K.N.); Tel.: +66-53-94-4312 (C.S.); +81-172-39-5921 (K.N.)
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- Cluster of Excellence on Biodiversity-Based Economic and Society (B.BES-CMU), Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Division of Regional Innovation, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Hirosaki University, 66-1 Hon-Cho, Hirosaki 036-8564, Japan
- Correspondence: (C.S.); (K.N.); Tel.: +66-53-94-4312 (C.S.); +81-172-39-5921 (K.N.)
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Identification of phenolic compounds in Australian grown dragon fruits by LC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS and determination of their antioxidant potential. ARAB J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Hendra R, Khodijah R, Putri R, Amalia R, Haryani Y, Teruna HY, Abdulah R. Cytotoxicity and Antiplasmodial Properties of Different Hylocereus polyrhizus Peel Extracts. Med Sci Monit Basic Res 2021; 27:e931118. [PMID: 34035208 PMCID: PMC8166650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) is one of the most common fruits in tropical countries, including Indonesia. The unique deep purple-colored pulp of the fruit is eaten whole and consumed as juice. However, the inedible thick peel is wasted, causing environmental issues. In this study, the toxic, cytotoxic, and antiplasmodium activity from various extract of H. polyrhizus peels were examined. MATERIAL AND METHODS We evaluated the cytotoxicity and antiplasmodial properties of the various peel extracts by using different organic solvents.The extraction of the peels was conducted using maceration to obtain pigment, n-hexane, dichloromethane, and ethyl acetate extracts. The toxicity of the extract was assessed using the brine shrimp lethality test, followed by WST assay to test in vitro cytotoxic properties and in vitro antiplasmodial properties in 2 Plasmodium falciparum strains (3D7 and W2). RESULTS The n-hexane, dichloromethane, and ethyl acetate extracts depicted various levels of activity, whereas the pigment extract did not show any activities. However, dichloromethane demonstrated a high toxicity level with LC₅₀ of 10.32±0.13 μg/mL and a weak cytotoxic level against SK-OV-3 cell lines (IC₅₀ of 560.86±0.63 μg/mL). Moreover, the dichloromethane and n-hexane extracts showed high and promising antiplasmodial activity with IC₅₀ 2.13±0.42 and 6.51±0.49 μg/mL, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The dichloromethane extract demonstrated high antiplasmodial activity. Our observations have elucidated the cytotoxic and antiplasmodial activity of the peel of dragon fruits and can be used as a foundation for further research into the isolation and bioactivity of secondary metabolites.
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- Rudi Hendra
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
- Center of Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care Innovation, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
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- Center of Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care Innovation, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
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- Center of Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care Innovation, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, Indonesia
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de Araújo FF, de Paulo Farias D, Neri-Numa IA, Pastore GM. Underutilized plants of the Cactaceae family: Nutritional aspects and technological applications. Food Chem 2021; 362:130196. [PMID: 34091165 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This review examines the nutritional and functional aspects of some representatives of the Cactaceae family, as well as its technological potential in the most diverse industrial fields. The studied species are good sources of nutrients and phytochemicals of biological interest, such as phenolic compounds, carotenoids, betalains, phytosterols, tocopherols, etc. They also have shown great potential in preventing some diseases, including diabetes, obesity, cancer, and others. As to technological applications, the Cactaceae family can be explored in the production of food (e.g., cakes, yogurts, bread, ice cream, and juices), as natural dyes, sources of pectins, water treatment and in animal feed. In addition, they have great potential for many technological domains, including food chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology, and many others.
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- Fábio Fernandes de Araújo
- Bioflavors and Bioactive Compounds Laboratory, Department of Food Science, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, SP 13083-862, Brazil.
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- Bioflavors and Bioactive Compounds Laboratory, Department of Food Science, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, SP 13083-862, Brazil.
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- Bioflavors and Bioactive Compounds Laboratory, Department of Food Science, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, SP 13083-862, Brazil
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- Bioflavors and Bioactive Compounds Laboratory, Department of Food Science, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, SP 13083-862, Brazil
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Villacís-Chiriboga J, Vera E, Van Camp J, Ruales J, Elst K. Valorization of byproducts from tropical fruits: A review, Part 2: Applications, economic, and environmental aspects of biorefinery via supercritical fluid extraction. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2021; 20:2305-2331. [PMID: 33864344 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The global trade of tropical fruits is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. In 2018, the production was approximately 100 million tones, an increase of 3.3% compared to the previous year. Nevertheless, according to the Food and Agricultural Organization, every year one-third of the food produced in the world for human consumption is lost or wasted. More specifically, around 45% of the fruits, constituted mainly by peels, seeds, and pulps after juice extraction, are discarded mainly in the agricultural and processing steps. Therefore, decreasing and/or using these byproducts, which are often rich in bioactive components, have become an important focus for both the scientific community and the fruit processing industry. In this line, supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) technology is expected to play a significant role in the valorization of these byproducts. This review presents the concepts of a tropical fruit biorefinery using supercritical CO2 extraction and the potential applications of the isolated fractions. There is a specific focus on the extraction of bioactive compounds, that is, carotenoids and phenolics, but also oils and other valuable molecules. Moreover, the techno-economic and environmental performance is assessed. Overall, the biorefinery of tropical fruits via SFE provides new opportunities for development of food and pharmaceutical products with improved economic and environmental performance.
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- José Villacís-Chiriboga
- Business Unit Separation and Conversion Technology, Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), Mol, Belgium.,Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
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- Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
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- Business Unit Separation and Conversion Technology, Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), Mol, Belgium
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Dragon Fruits as a Reservoir of Natural Polyphenolics with Chemopreventive Properties. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26082158. [PMID: 33918584 PMCID: PMC8070077 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26082158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Dragon fruits are a valued source of bioactive compounds with high potential to become a functional food. The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the chemopreventive potential and chemical composition of fruits harvested in Thailand and Israel. The amount of different compounds in water and methanol extracts and antioxidant activity was investigated. Moreover, cytotoxic activity against cancer and normal cells of skin, prostate, and gastrointestinal origin was performed, accompanied by anti-inflammatory assay based on NO production in RAW 264.7 macrophage model. Additionally, the quenching properties of polyphenols from fruits were determined by the interaction of the main drug carrier in blood human serum (HSA). The chemometric analysis was used to reveal the relationships between the determined parameters. Dragon fruits harvested in Israel revealed higher antioxidant properties and total content of polyphenols and betacyanins when compared to those from Thailand. The examined fruits of both origins showed significant cytotoxic activity toward colon and prostate cancer cells, with no toxic effect on normal cells, but also no anti-inflammatory effect. Moreover, a high binding ability to HSA was observed for water extracts of dragon fruits. All these predestine dragon fruits are the candidates for the attractive and chemopreventive elements of daily diet.
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Bioactivity and cytotoxicity of different species of pitaya fruits – A comparative study with advanced chemometric analysis. FOOD BIOSCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.100888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Comparative Metabolic Profiling in Pulp and Peel of Green and Red Pitayas ( Hylocereus polyrhizus and Hylocereus undatus) Reveals Potential Valorization in the Pharmaceutical and Food Industries. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:6546170. [PMID: 33778068 PMCID: PMC7980772 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6546170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Pitaya (Hylocereus genus) is a popular plant with exotic and nutritious fruit, which has widespread uses as a source of nutrients and raw materials in the pharmaceutical industry. However, the potential of pitaya peel as a natural source of bioactive compounds has not yet fully been explored. Recent advances in metabolomics have paved the way for understanding and evaluating the presence of diverse sets of metabolites in different plant parts. This study is aimed at exploring the diversity of primary and secondary metabolites in two commercial varieties of pitaya, i.e., green pitaya (Hylocereus undatus) and red pitaya (Hylocereus polyrhizus). A total of 433 metabolites were identified using a widely targeted metabolomic approach and classified into nine known diverse classes of metabolites, including flavonoids, amino acids and its derivatives, alkaloids, tannins, phenolic acids, organic acids, nucleotides and derivatives, lipids, and lignans. Red pitaya peel and pulp showed relatively high accumulation of metabolites viz. alkaloids, amino acids and its derivatives, and lipids. Differential metabolite landscape of pitaya fruit indicated the presence of key bioactive compounds, i.e., L-tyrosine, L-valine, DL-norvaline, tryptophan, γ-linolenic acid, and isorhamnetin 3-O-neohesperidoside. The findings in this study provide new insight into the broad spectrum of bioactive compounds of red and green pitaya, emphasizing the valorization of the biowaste pitaya peel as raw material for the pharmaceutical and food industries.
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Water-in-Oil-in-Water Nanoemulsions Containing Temulawak ( Curcuma xanthorriza Roxb) and Red Dragon Fruit ( Hylocereus polyrhizus) Extracts. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26010196. [PMID: 33401775 PMCID: PMC7795868 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26010196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Hydrophobic curcumin in temulawak extract and hydrophilic betacyanin in red dragon fruit extract are high-value bioactive compounds with extensive applications in functional food. In this study, these extracts were encapsulated in water-in-oil-in-water (w/o/w) nanoemulsions as a delivery system using a two-step high-energy emulsification method. PGPR and Span 20 were used as lipophilic emulsifiers for the primary w/o emulsion. The most stable w/o/w formulation with the least oil phase separation of 5% v/v consisted of w/o emulsion (15% w/w) and Tween 80 (1.5% w/w) as hydrophilic emulsifier. The formulation was characterized by a 189-nm mean droplet diameter, 0.16 polydispersity index, and –32 mV zeta potential. The freeze–thaw stability may be attributed to the combination of low w/o emulsion content and high Tween 80 concentration in the outer water phase of the w/o/w nanoemulsions used in this study. The IC50 values of the nanoemulsion and the red dragon fruit extract were similar. It means that the higher concentration of curcumin in the nanoemulsions and the lower IC50 value of temulawak extract ensured sufficient antioxidant activities of the w/o/w nanoemulsions.
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Vu XH, Dien ND, Ha Pham TT, Trang TT, Ca NX, Tho PT, Vinh ND, Van Do P. The sensitive detection of methylene blue using silver nanodecahedra prepared through a photochemical route. RSC Adv 2020; 10:38974-38988. [PMID: 35518425 PMCID: PMC9057378 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra07869g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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In this work, we have carried out systematic studies on the critical role of polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) and citrate in the well-known chemical reduction route to synthesize silver nanodecahedra (AgND). Silver nitrate (AgNO3) was used as silver source, which can be directly converted to metallic silver after being reduced by sodium borohydride (NaBH4) under blue light-emitting diode (LED) irradiation (λ max = 465 nm), and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) as a capping agent to assist the growth of AgND. The obtained products were silver nanodecahedra of excellent uniformity and stability with high efficiency and yield. The results showed that PVP acted as a capping agent to stabilize the silver nanoparticles, prolonging the initiation time required for nanodecahedra nucleation, thus inducing anisotropic growth, allowing the size and morphology of the AgND to be controlled successfully. This improved understanding allows a consistent process for the synthesis of AgND with significantly enhanced reproducibility to be developed and the formation mechanism of these nanostructures to be elucidated. This is a simple, cost-effective and easily reproducible method for creating AgND. The typical absorption maxima in the UV-vis spectroscopy of Ag seeds was λ max ∼400 nm and that of AgND was λ max ∼480 nm. The size of the prepared AgND was in the range of 60-80 nm. SEM images confirmed the uniform and high density of AgND when the concentration of PVP was 0.5 mM. The XRD pattern showed that the final product of AgND was highly crystallized. In addition, the prepared AgND can be used to detect methylene blue (MB) in a sensitive manner with good reproducibility and stability using Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) phenomenon. Out of the obtained products, the AgND prepared with 50 min blue LED light irradiation (AgND-50) displayed the strongest SERS signal. Interestingly, MB in diluted solution can be detected with a concentration as low as 10-7 M (the limit of detection, LOD) and the linear dependence between SERS intensity and the MB concentration occurred in the range from 10-7 to 10-6 M. The enhancement factor (EF) of the SERS effect was about 1.602 × 106 with a MB concentration of 10-7 M using 532 nm laser excitation.
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- Xuan Hoa Vu
- Faculty of Physics, TNU-University of Sciences Tan Thinh ward Thai Nguyen city Vietnam
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- Faculty of Labour Protection, Vietnam Trade Union University 169 Tay Son street Hanoi city Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, TNU-University of Sciences Tan Thinh ward Thai Nguyen city Vietnam
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- Faculty of Physics, TNU-University of Sciences Tan Thinh ward Thai Nguyen city Vietnam
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- Faculty of Physics, TNU-University of Sciences Tan Thinh ward Thai Nguyen city Vietnam
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- Faculty of Physics, TNU-University of Sciences Tan Thinh ward Thai Nguyen city Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, TNU-University of Sciences Tan Thinh ward Thai Nguyen city Vietnam
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- Thuyloi University 175 Tay Son, Dong Da Hanoi Vietnam
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Hui YY, Bai C, Hu HM, Lv B, Wang X. The effects of the coordination orientation and steric hindrance of ligands on the structural diversity of Pb(II) coordination polymers. Inorganica Chim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2020.119751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Joshi M, Prabhakar B. Phytoconstituents and pharmaco-therapeutic benefits of pitaya: A wonder fruit. J Food Biochem 2020; 44:e13260. [PMID: 32378233 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Dragon fruit has caught the attention of many researchers in the last few years because of its vast therapeutic potential. The fruit is enriched with several phytochemical constituents having tremendous pharmacological properties. It is traditionally used as a coloring agent. Some newly explored therapeutic applications include its use as an antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anticancer, and nutraceutical. The phytoconstituents can be extracted from flesh, peel, and seeds of the fruit. The fruit is known to be a rich source of betacyanin, vitamin C, and lycopene. The current review is focused on phytochemical constituents of dragon fruit along with its pharmacological activities. It also sheds light on the safety aspects of the fruit. The review will pave a path for researchers to study this marvel fruit further for societal benefit. Advanced research on dragon fruit will unleash many more therapeutic benefits and can give mechanistic insight about its activities. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Phytoconstituents play a vital role in the treatment of various diseases and for the improvement of human health, in general. Dragon fruit is known to be having antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer applications. The fruit can also be used as a nutraceutical (functional food). To grab all the benefits from this fruit, its phytoconstituents and pharmaco-therapeutic aspect have to be thoroughly studied. This review can be very useful for researchers across different fields like botany, agriculture, pharmacy, etc., to bridge the gap for collaborative work on dragon fruit, which will help in finding solutions for many modern diseases.
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- Monica Joshi
- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM's NMIMS, Mumbai, India
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- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM's NMIMS, Mumbai, India
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Ramírez-Rodríguez Y, Martínez-Huélamo M, Pedraza-Chaverri J, Ramírez V, Martínez-Tagüeña N, Trujillo J. Ethnobotanical, nutritional and medicinal properties of Mexican drylands Cactaceae Fruits: Recent findings and research opportunities. Food Chem 2020; 312:126073. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.126073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2019] [Revised: 12/14/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Zhou J, Wang Z, Mao Y, Wang L, Xiao T, Hu Y, Zhang Y, Ma Y. Proteogenomic analysis of pitaya reveals cold stress-related molecular signature. PeerJ 2020; 8:e8540. [PMID: 32095361 PMCID: PMC7020823 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.8540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Pitayas (Hylocereus spp.) is an attractive, highly nutritious and commercially valuable tropical fruit. However, low-temperature damage limits crop production. Genome of pitaya has not been sequenced yet. In this study, we sequenced the transcriptome of pitaya as the reference and further investigated the proteome under low temperature. By RNAseq technique, approximately 25.3 million reads were obtained, and further trimmed and assembled into 81,252 unigene sequences. The unigenes were searched against UniProt, NR and COGs at NCBI, Pfam, InterPro and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) database, and 57,905 unigenes were retrieved annotations. Among them, 44,337 coding sequences were predicted by Trandecoder (v2.0.1), which served as the reference database for label-free proteomic analysis study of pitaya. Here, we identified 116 Differentially Abundant Proteins (DAPs) associated with the cold stress in pitaya, of which 18 proteins were up-regulated and 98 proteins were down-regulated. KEGG analysis and other results showed that these DAPs mainly related to chloroplasts and mitochondria metabolism. In summary, chloroplasts and mitochondria metabolism-related proteins may play an important role in response to cold stress in pitayas.
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- Junliang Zhou
- Guizhou Institute of Pomological Sciences, Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Institute of Pomological Sciences, Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Institute of Pomological Sciences, Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Institute of Pomological Sciences, Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Guizhou Institute of Pomological Sciences, Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Zhejiang Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biological and Chemical Utilization of Forest Resources, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Fudan University, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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- Guizhou Institute of Pomological Sciences, Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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Effect of Ultrafiltration of Pitaya Extract ( Stenocereus thurberi) on Its Phytochemical Content, Antioxidant Capacity, and UPLC-DAD-MS Profile. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25020281. [PMID: 31936683 PMCID: PMC7024205 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25020281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2019] [Revised: 12/21/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Stenocereus thurberi is an endemic species in northwestern Mexico. It produces colorful fruits called pitayas that have an edible pulp. They have phytochemical compounds associated with biological activities. Ultrafiltration is a widely used method for the clarification of fruit juices and the recovery of phytochemicals. However, its effect has not been extensively studied in extracts. Therefore, the objective of this work is to study the effect of the ultrafiltration of pitaya extract (Stenocereus thurberi) on its phytochemical content, antioxidant capacity, and identification of phenolic compounds by UPLC-DAD-MS, providing greater knowledge about the pitaya. In this study, two extracts were analyzed, the unclarified extract (UE) and the clarified extract (CE). The antioxidant capacity was higher in the CE with 15.93 ± 0.42 mM TE/g, DPPH and 18.37 ± 0.016 mM TE/g, ABTS. The UPLC-MS analysis indicated the decrease in phenolic compounds in the CE and the presence of gallic acid and resorcinol, compounds that had not been identified in other species of Stenocereus spp. The correlation analysis indicated that all the phytochemicals present in the pitaya contribute significantly to the antioxidant capacity. The ultrafiltration process could be a viable option to improve the biological activity of the natural extracts.
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Silva ICVD, Oliveira PFD, Barbosa GM, Wessjohann LA, Cardozo-Filho L, Holandino C, Muzitano MF, Leal ICR. Passiflora mucronata leaves extracts obtained from different methodologies: a phytochemical study based on cytotoxic and apoptosis activities of triterpenes and phytosterols constituents. BRAZ J PHARM SCI 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/s2175-97902019000417666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Madane P, Das AK, Nanda PK, Bandyopadhyay S, Jagtap P, Shewalkar A, Maity B. Dragon fruit ( Hylocereus undatus) peel as antioxidant dietary fibre on quality and lipid oxidation of chicken nuggets. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2019; 57:1449-1461. [PMID: 32180641 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-019-04180-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 09/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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In this study, the efficacy of dragon fruit peel (DFP) powder as antioxidant dietary fibre (ADF), at two different concentrations (T1-1.5% and T2-3.0%), on quality improvement and susceptibility to lipid oxidation of chicken nuggets during 20 days of refrigerated storage was assessed. DFP, rich in dietary fibre (56.91%) with higher insoluble dietary fibre, phenolics (36-39 mgGAE/100 g) content and possessing good radical scavenging activity as well as reducing power, contained 10.36% protein, 4.48% fat and 2.34% ash. HPLC analysis revealed presence of high concentrations of gallic and ferulic acid, among the phenolics. Incorporation of DFP in nuggets although decreased the pH but improved emulsion stability as well as cooking yield and had higher protein, ash and lower fat content. Further, the treated nuggets had significantly (p < 0.05) higher dietary fibre and total phenolics content than control. Incorporation of DFP decreased the hardness, gumminess and chewiness and improved (p < 0.05) the products' redness values. Sensory evaluation of the products revealed significant improvement in the appearance score and non-significant (p > 0.05) increase in the scores of other attributes compared to control samples. DFP significantly decreased lipid peroxidation, odour scores and microbial load in chicken nuggets during 20 days of storage period. From the study, it could be deduced that DFP rich in bioactive components had positive influence on the nutritional quality of chicken nuggets and could also be used as ADF in muscle food without affecting the quality and acceptability of products.
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- Pratap Madane
- 1Division of Livestock Products Technology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, UP 243 122 India
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- Eastern Regional Station, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Kolkata, West Bengal 700 037 India
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- Eastern Regional Station, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Kolkata, West Bengal 700 037 India
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- Eastern Regional Station, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Kolkata, West Bengal 700 037 India
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- Poultry Processing Unit, Shalimar Hatcheries Limited, Grand Trunk Road, Golsi, India
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- Poultry Processing Unit, Shalimar Hatcheries Limited, Grand Trunk Road, Golsi, India
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- Poultry Processing Unit, Shalimar Hatcheries Limited, Grand Trunk Road, Golsi, India
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Lira SM, Dionísio AP, Holanda MO, Marques CG, Silva GSD, Correa LC, Santos GBM, de Abreu FAP, Magalhães FEA, Rebouças EDL, Guedes JAC, Oliveira DFD, Guedes MIF, Zocolo GJ. Metabolic profile of pitaya (Hylocereus polyrhizus (F.A.C. Weber) Britton & Rose) by UPLC-QTOF-MS E and assessment of its toxicity and anxiolytic-like effect in adult zebrafish. Food Res Int 2019; 127:108701. [PMID: 31882110 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2019.108701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Revised: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Pitaya is a Cactacea with potential for economic exploitation, due to its high commercial value and its functional components - such betalains, oligosaccharides and phenolic compounds. Although the biological activities of pitaya have been studied using in vivo and in vitro models (anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative activities, as example), its anxiolytic-like effect is still unexplored. Therefore, the aim of this work was to perform a characterization of pulp and peel of pitaya (Hylocereus polyrhizus (F.A.C. Weber) Britton & Rose) using UPLC-QTOF-MSE, and to assess its toxicity and anxiolytic-like effect in adult zebrafish (Danio rerio). The results showed 16 and 15 compounds (in pulp and peel, respectively), including maltotriose, quercetin-3-O-hexoside, and betalains, putatively identified by UPLC-QTOF-MSE. Thus, pitaya pulp and peel showed no toxicity in both models tested (Vero cell lines and zebrafish model, LC50 ˃ 1 mg/mL); and a significant anxiolytic activity, since the treated fish reduced the permanence in the clear zone (Light & Dark Test) compared to that in the control, exhibiting anxiolytic-simile effect of diazepam. However, these effects were reduced by pre-treatment with the flumazenil suggesting that the pulp and peel of pitaya are anxiolytics agents mediated via the GABAergic system. These findings suggested that H. polyrizhus has the potential of developing an alternative plant-derived anxiolytic therapy. In addition, pitaya peel (which is a waste in the food industry) should be regarded as a valuable product, which has the potential as an economic value-added ingredient for anxiety disorders.
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- Sandra Machado Lira
- State University of Ceara, Department of Nutrition, 60714-903 Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Embrapa Agroindústria Tropical, Dra Sara Mesquita Street, 2270, 60511-110 Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
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- State University of Ceara, Department of Nutrition, 60714-903 Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Embrapa Agroindústria Tropical, Dra Sara Mesquita Street, 2270, 60511-110 Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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