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Quiñones CO, Gesto-Borroto R, Wilson RV, Hernández-Madrigal SV, Lorence A. Alternative pathways leading to ascorbate biosynthesis in plants: lessons from the last 25 years. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY 2024; 75:2644-2663. [PMID: 38488689 DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erae120] [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: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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l-Ascorbic acid (AsA) is an antioxidant with important roles in plant stress physiology, growth, and development. AsA also plays an essential role in human health, preventing scurvy. Humans do not synthesize AsA, which needs to be supplied via a diet rich in fresh produce. Research efforts have provided progress in the elucidation of a complex metabolic network with at least four routes leading to AsA formation in plants. In this review, three alternative pathways, namely the d-galacturonate, the l-gulose, and the myo-inositol pathways, are presented with the supporting evidence of their operation in multiple plant species. We critically discuss feeding studies using precursors and their conversion to AsA in plant organs, and research where the expression of key genes encoding enzymes involved in the alternative pathways showed >100% AsA content increase in the transgenics and in many cases accompanied by enhanced tolerance to multiple stresses. We propose that the alternative pathways are vital in AsA production in response to stressful conditions and to compensate in cases where the flux through the d-mannose/l-galactose pathway is reduced. The genes and enzymes that have been characterized so far in these alternative pathways represent important tools that are being used to develop more climate-tolerant crops.
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- Cherryl O Quiñones
- Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Arkansas State University, PO Box 639, State University, AR 72467, USA
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- Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Arkansas State University, PO Box 639, State University, AR 72467, USA
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- Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Arkansas State University, PO Box 639, State University, AR 72467, USA
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- Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Arkansas State University, PO Box 639, State University, AR 72467, USA
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- Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Arkansas State University, PO Box 639, State University, AR 72467, USA
- Department of Chemistry and Physics, Arkansas State University, PO Box 419, State University, AR 72467, USA
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Drakontaeidi A, Pontiki E. A Review on Molecular Docking on HDAC Isoforms: Novel Tool for Designing Selective Inhibitors. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1639. [PMID: 38139766 PMCID: PMC10746130 DOI: 10.3390/ph16121639] [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: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Research into histone deacetylases (HDACs) has experienced a remarkable surge in recent years. These enzymes are key regulators of several fundamental biological processes, often associated with severe and potentially fatal diseases. Inhibition of their activity represents a promising therapeutic approach and a prospective strategy for the development of new therapeutic agents. A critical aspect of their inhibition is to achieve selectivity in terms of enzyme isoforms, which is essential to improve treatment efficacy while reducing undesirable pleiotropic effects. The development of computational chemistry tools, particularly molecular docking, is greatly enhancing the precision of designing molecules with inherent potential for specific activity. Therefore, it was considered necessary to review the molecular docking studies conducted on the major isozymes of the enzyme in order to identify the specific interactions associated with each selective HDAC inhibitor. In particular, the most critical isozymes of HDAC (1, 2, 3, 6, and 8) have been thoroughly investigated within the scope of this review.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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Magri A, Rega P, Capriolo G, Petriccione M. Impact of Novel Active Layer-by-Layer Edible Coating on the Qualitative and Biochemical Traits of Minimally Processed 'Annurca Rossa del Sud' Apple Fruit. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24098315. [PMID: 37176023 PMCID: PMC10179199 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24098315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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The color changes brought on by the enzymatic interactions of phenolic compounds with released endogenous polyphenol oxidase and the penetration of oxygen into the tissue has a significant impact on the commercialization of fresh-cut fruit, such as apples. This process causes a loss of quality in fresh-cut apples, resulting in browning of the fruit surface. By acting as a semipermeable barrier to gases and water vapor and thus lowering respiration, enzymatic browning, and water loss, edible coatings can provide a chance to increase the shelf life of fresh-cut produce. In this study, the effect of edible coatings composed of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, 1%), sodium alginate (SA, 1%), citric acid (CA, 1%), and oxalic acid (OA, 0.5%) on fresh-cut 'Annurca Rossa del Sud' apple was studied. Four formulations of edible coatings, A. SA+CMC, B. SA+CMC+CA, C. SA+CMC+OA, and D. SA+CMC+CA+OA, were tested. Fresh-cut apples were dipped into different solutions and then stored at 4 °C, and physicochemical and biochemical analyses were performed at 0, 4, 8, and 12 days of storage. Results demonstrated that all four combinations improved the shelf-life of fresh-cut apple by slowing down the qualitative postharvest decay, total soluble solid, and titratable acidity. The browning index was highest in the control samples (82%), followed by CMC+SA (53%), CMC+SA+CA (32%), CMC+SA+OA (22%), and finally CMC+SA+CA+OA (7%) after 12 days of cold storage. Furthermore, coating application increased the bioactive compound content and antioxidant enzyme activities. Furthermore, the synergistic activity of SA+CMC+CA+OA reduces enzymatic browning, prolonging the postharvest life of minimally processed 'Annurca Rossa del Sud' apples.
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- Anna Magri
- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (DiSTABiF), University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy
- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Center for Olive, Fruits and Citrus Crops, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Center for Olive, Fruits and Citrus Crops, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Center for Olive, Fruits and Citrus Crops, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Center for Olive, Fruits and Citrus Crops, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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Gil KA, Jokić S, Cikoš AM, Banožić M, Jakovljević Kovač M, Fais A, Tuberoso CIG. Comparison of Different Green Extraction Techniques Used for the Extraction of Targeted Flavonoids from Edible Feijoa ( Acca sellowiana (O.Berg) Burret) Flowers. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1461. [PMID: 37050087 PMCID: PMC10096538 DOI: 10.3390/plants12071461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the effect of four green extraction techniques (ultrasound-assisted extraction, UAE; supercritical fluid extraction, SFE; subcritical water extraction, SWE; and extraction using deep eutectic solvents, DES) on the extraction of targeted flavonoids from edible feijoa flowers. The bioactive components in the obtained extracts were quantified by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Photodiode Array Detector (HPLC-PDA). Moreover, total polyphenol content and antioxidant activity by DPPH•, ABTS•+, FRAP, and CUPRAC assays were investigated. UAE generally gave the highest yields for isoquercitrin and quercetin content (18.36-25.33 and 10.86-16.13 µg/g), while DES extraction with choline chloride:lactic acid (1:2) and H2O content of 50% gave the highest yield of chrysanthemin (90.81 µg/g). The highest yield of flavone (12.69 mg/g) was obtained with supercritical CO2 at 300 bar. Finally, UAE gave the highest total polyphenol content (ca. 64 mg GAE/g) and antioxidant activity at 70 °C during 30 min with 40% (0.84 mmol TEAC/g and 2.25 mmol Fe2+/g, for ABTS•+ and CUPRAC, respectively) and 60% ethanol-water solution (0.49 mmol TEAC/g and 2.09 mmol Fe2+/g, for DPPH• and FRAP, respectively). The eco-friendly extraction techniques resulted in selective methods capable of extracting targeted bioactive compounds from edible feijoa flowers.
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- Katarzyna Angelika Gil
- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato, S.P. Monserrato-Sestu km 0.700, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
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- Faculty of Food Technology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Franje Kuhača 18, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Food Technology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Franje Kuhača 18, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology, University of Mostar, Biskupa Čule bb, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Faculty of Food Technology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Franje Kuhača 18, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato, S.P. Monserrato-Sestu km 0.700, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato, S.P. Monserrato-Sestu km 0.700, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
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Malorni L, Cozzolino R, Magri A, Zampella L, Petriccione M. Influence of Plant-Based Biostimulant (BORTAN) on Qualitative and Aromatic Traits of Rocket Salad ( Diplotaxis tenuifolia L.). PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:plants12040730. [PMID: 36840076 PMCID: PMC9961706 DOI: 10.3390/plants12040730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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In this study, the influence of a new plant-based biostimulant (Bortan) on physiological and aromatic traits of rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia L. var. Pamela) was monitored by evaluating physico-chemical parameters (fresh and dry weight, leaf color and chlorophyll content) and biochemical traits (total phenolic compound (TP), total flavonoids (TF), ascorbic acid (AA) and antioxidant activity (AOX). Volatile profiles were also analyzed by headspace solid-phase microextraction coupled to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, allowing the detection of 32 volatiles belonging to 5 chemical classes. Compared to the control, Bortan application enhanced leaf pigment content, including chlorophyll a, b and carotenoids (+10%, +16% and +28%, respectively) and increased TP (+34%), TF (+26%), AA (+19%) amonts and AOX value (+16%). Principal component analysis revealed a significant discrimination between the two samples. Specifically, treated samples were mainly associated with "green-leaf" volatiles, namely hexanal and 2-hexenal, 3-hexenal and 1-penten-3-one, while control rocket was directly correlated with several alcohols and to all isothiocyanates, associated with the sulfur-like odor of rocket. These findings can add further support, both for farmers and the agro-food industry, in choosing PBs as a new and sustainable practice in complementing enhanced yields with premium-quality produce. To confirm these preliminary data, further experiments are needed by enlarging the sample size, testing different concentrations of Bortan and/or using other food crops.
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- Livia Malorni
- Institute of Food Science, National Research Council (CNR), Via Roma 64, 83100 Avellino, Italy
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- Institute of Food Science, National Research Council (CNR), Via Roma 64, 83100 Avellino, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (DiSTABiF), University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Diachem S.p.A., Via Mozzanica 9/11, 24043 Caravaggio, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Center for Olive, Fruits, and Citrus Crops, Via Torrino 3, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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Magri A, Malorni L, Cozzolino R, Adiletta G, Siano F, Picariello G, Cice D, Capriolo G, Nunziata A, Di Matteo M, Petriccione M. Agronomic, Physicochemical, Aromatic and Sensory Characterization of Four Sweet Cherry Accessions of the Campania Region. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:plants12030610. [PMID: 36771694 PMCID: PMC9921131 DOI: 10.3390/plants12030610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Sweet cherries (Prunus avium L.) are greatly appreciated fruits worldwide due to their taste, color, nutritional value, and beneficial health effects. The characterization of autochthonous germplasm allows to identify genotypes that possess superior characteristics compared to standard cultivars. In this work, four accessions of sweet cherry from the Campania region (Limoncella, Mulegnana Riccia, Mulegnana Nera and Montenero) were investigated for their morpho-physiological, qualitative, aromatic, and sensorial traits in comparison with two standard cultivars (Ferrovia and Lapins). A high variability in the pomological traits resulted among the samples. Montenero showed comparable fruit weight and titratable acidity to Ferrovia and Lapins, respectively. The highest total soluble solid content was detected in Mulegnana Riccia. A considerable variability in the skin and pulp color of the cherries was observed, varying from yellow-red in Limoncella to a dark red color in Montenero. Mulegnana Nera showed the highest content of polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and ascorbic acid compared to the standard cultivars. Volatile organic compounds profile analysis identified 34 volatile compounds, 12 of which were observed at different concentrations in all the sweet cherry genotypes while the others were genotype-dependent. Conservation and cultivation of autochthonous accessions with suitable nutritional and morpho-physiologic characteristics promotes our agrobiodiversity knowledge and allows to better plan future breeding programs.
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- Anna Magri
- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (DiSTABiF), University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy
- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Center for Olive, Fruits, and Citrus Crops, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Institute of Food Science, National Research Council (CNR), Via Roma 64, 83100 Avellino, Italy
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- Institute of Food Science, National Research Council (CNR), Via Roma 64, 83100 Avellino, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
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- Institute of Food Science, National Research Council (CNR), Via Roma 64, 83100 Avellino, Italy
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- Institute of Food Science, National Research Council (CNR), Via Roma 64, 83100 Avellino, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Center for Olive, Fruits, and Citrus Crops, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Center for Olive, Fruits, and Citrus Crops, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Center for Olive, Fruits, and Citrus Crops, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Research Center for Olive, Fruits, and Citrus Crops, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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Battaglia V, Sorrentino R, Verrilli G, del Piano L, Sorrentino MC, Petriccione M, Sicignano M, Magri A, Cermola M, Cerrato D, Lahoz E. Potential Use of Cardunculus Biomass on Pleurotus eryngii Production: Heteroglycans Content and Nutritional Properties (Preliminary Results). Foods 2022; 12:foods12010058. [PMID: 36613273 PMCID: PMC9818939 DOI: 10.3390/foods12010058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The new perspective of using waste biomass to cultivate mushrooms as a source of protein for human nutrition, in line with the circular economy principles, is receiving increasing attention in the scientific community and represents great wealth in terms of environmental sustainability. Pleurotus eryngii is a mushroom also known as cardunculus mushroom due to its ability to grow on this plant. This study explores the potential intrinsic properties of cardunculus (for example, the presence of inulin in the roots) as raw material for the growth of cardunculus mushrooms, and the influence on heteroglycan content and nutrition parameters of the fruiting bodies. Both mycelium and fruiting bodies were used to determine the heteroglycan content in the presence of inulin or cardunculus roots rich in inulin. To produce heteroglycans from P. eryngii in greater quantities and shorter times without having to wait for the formation of the fruiting bodies, the mycelium could be used. The results showed that the presence of cardunculus biomass positively influences the heteroglycan content of P. eryngii. In terms of nutritional parameters, higher contents of polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and antioxidant activity were detected in P. eryngii grown on the cardunculus stem and root substrate. In conclusion, recycling cardunculus biomass to generate growth blocks for edible mushrooms is a winning choice due to the opportunity to use this biomass waste, which is gaining more and more attention due to the increase in cultivated areas and the use of fruiting bodies of P. eryngii as a functional food and source of molecules with potential biological activities.
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- Valerio Battaglia
- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics—Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops (CREA-CI), Via Torrino 3, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics—Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops (CREA-CI), Via Torrino 3, 81100 Caserta, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics—Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops (CREA-CI), Via Torrino 3, 81100 Caserta, Italy
- Department of Precision Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics—Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops (CREA-CI), Via Torrino 3, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics—Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops (CREA-CI), Via Torrino 3, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics—Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops (CREA-OFA), Via Torrino 3, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics—Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops (CREA-CI), Via Torrino 3, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics—Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops (CREA-OFA), Via Torrino 3, 81100 Caserta, Italy
- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies—DiSTABiF, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics—Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops (CREA-CI), Via Torrino 3, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics—Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops (CREA-CI), Via Torrino 3, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics—Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops (CREA-CI), Via Torrino 3, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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Effects of Ascorbic Acid and Melatonin Treatments on Antioxidant System in Fresh-Cut Avocado Fruits During Cold Storage. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-022-02892-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Magri A, Petriccione M. Melatonin treatment reduces qualitative decay and improves antioxidant system in highbush blueberry fruit during cold storage. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:4229-4237. [PMID: 35023584 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Blueberry is considered as a 'functional food' because it contains bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, tannins and anthocyanins. The blueberry is one of the most consumed berries in the world and is highly appreciated by consumers because of its unique taste and sensory properties. Fresh blueberries decay rapidly because of mould and water loss. To preserve the qualitative and nutraceutical traits of fresh highbush blueberries during storage, the efficacy of 1 mm melatonin treatment was investigated at 5 °C for 3 weeks. RESULTS The results demonstrated that melatonin treatment reduced weight loss and delayed postharvest ripening. Compared to the control, melatonin treatment induced an overproduction of polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins and ascorbic acid, consequently increasing antioxidant activity. The enzymatic antioxidant system was also affected by the treatment. An increase in the activity of catalase, superoxide dismutase and ascorbate peroxidase was observed in treated fruit compared to that in control fruit. Enzymatic browning, controlled by assaying the content of malondialdehyde and hydrogen peroxide, polyphenol oxidase, guaiacol peroxidase and lipoxygenase activities, appeared to slow down under melatonin treatment. CONCLUSION Melatonin coating is a valid tool for delaying the perishability and qualitative decay of highbush blueberry fruit during cold storage. Furthermore, this treatment increases the production of secondary metabolites such as polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins and ascorbic acid, improving the nutraceutical traits of this fruit during storage. Melatonin treatment can be considered as an environmentally sustainable, non-harmful-to-human-health alternative for the postharvest preservation of highbush blueberry fruit. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Anna Magri
- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies-DiSTABiF, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics-Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, Caserta, Italy
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New Mater-Bi, Biodegradable Mulching Film for Strawberry (Fragaria × Ananassa Duch.): Effects on Film Duration, Crop Yields, Qualitative, and Nutraceutical Traits of Fruits. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11131726. [PMID: 35807678 PMCID: PMC9269271 DOI: 10.3390/plants11131726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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In the main strawberry areas of Southern Italy, cultivation is carried out by transplanting plants on raised beds (30–40 cm from ground level), mulched with black polyethylene (PE). This technique has becoming increasingly expensive due to the growing prices of plastic mulches, the cost to remove them at the end of crop cycle, and the difficulty to dispose of black, dirty plastic films. The main objective of this research was the replacement of PE mulch with a new biodegradable mulching film Mater-Bi®-based (Novamont), characterized by an increased permanence in the field designed for long crop life. In 2021, two Mater-Bi-based, black, 18 μm thick mulching films were tested under tunnel: N5 as innovative film and N18 as commercial standard film. Black PE film, 50 μm thick was the control. Strawberry cultivars ‘Sabrina’ and ‘Elide’ were cropped on the three mulching films according to a split plot design with four replications. Harvests lasted from March to June 2021. Cvs Sabrina and Elide yielded around 40 t ha−1, while the mean effect of mulching films did not point out differences between the biodegradable mulches and PE. In 4 out of 12 harvests we analyzed samples of fruits to assess the influence of mulches on the contents of °Brix, polyphenols, antioxidant activity, ascorbic acid, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. On average, °Brix was clearly improved in fruits on PE compared to biodegradable films, while all the other qualitative traits resulted in being more dependent on the cultivars and times of sampling effects. Overall, biodegradable mulches are a viable alternative to PE mulch, and the innovative N5 film appeared promising for the enhancement of durability of soil coverage in a long-lasting cycle.
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Evaluation of Morphological, Qualitative, and Metabolomic Traits during Fruit Ripening in Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.). HORTICULTURAE 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae8050384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Pomegranate is characterized by several local accessions and cultivars widespread across different countries, each with different bio-agronomic features. Physiological and biochemical processes occur during fruit ripening, leading to changes in size, color, and flavor, improving the fruit’s acceptability for the consumer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in physico-chemical and nutritional traits of three Italian germplasm genotypes (‘Santa Lucia’, ‘Di Benedetto’, and ‘Arborea’) to determine the differences for these parameters both within the same cultivar during four ripening stages, and between individual cultivars in the same ripening stage. Morphological traits and fruit pigmentation showed variation during the ripening process, with higher values at the final stage. The highest fruit weight was detected in ‘Di Benedetto’ (392.19 g), while ‘Arborea’ displayed high juice content. Qualitative traits, such as soluble solids, increased until stage III, while titratable acidity values decreased during the ripening stage in ‘Di Benedetto’ and ‘Arborea’. In all three accessions, a reduction in the total polyphenols up to the III ripening stage was observed. Metabolomic analyses using 1H-NMR (proton nuclear magnetic resonance) showed a variation in citric acid and sugar content according to the ripening stage and accession considered. This study found high variability in nutraceutical traits among the analyzed pomegranates. The three pomegranate genotypes showed significant differences in qualitative and metabolomic characteristics. Principal component analysis revealed the main traits that contribute to the positive and negative correlations with PC1 and PC2, highlighting the great variability in the investigated pomegranate genotypes.
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Barani YH, Zhang M, Mujumdar AS, Chang L. Preservation of Color and Nutrients in Anthocyanin‐rich Edible Flowers: Progress of New Extraction and Processing Techniques. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Yoon Hlaine Barani
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology Jiangnan University 214122 Wuxi, Jiangsu China
- International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety Jiangnan University 214122 Wuxi, Jiangsu China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology Jiangnan University 214122 Wuxi, Jiangsu China
- Jiangsu Province International Joint Laboratory on Fresh Food Smart Processing and Quality Monitoring Jiangnan University 214122 Wuxi, Jiangsu China
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- Department of Bioresource Engineering Macdonald College McGill University Ste. Anne de Bellevue Quebec Canada
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- Shandong Huamei Biology Science & Technology Co Pingyin China
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Molecular Docking Simulations on Histone Deacetylases (HDAC)-1 and -2 to Investigate the Flavone Binding. Biomedicines 2020; 8:biomedicines8120568. [PMID: 33291755 PMCID: PMC7761979 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines8120568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Histone modifications through acetylation are fundamental for remodelling chromatin and consequently activating gene expression. The imbalance between acetylation and deacetylation activity causes transcriptional dysregulation associated with several disorders. Flavones, small molecules of plant origin, are known to interfere with class I histone deacetylase (HDAC) enzymes and to enhance acetylation, restoring cell homeostasis. To investigate the possible physical interactions of flavones on human HDAC1 and 2, we carried out in silico molecular docking simulations. Our data have revealed how flavone, and other two flavones previously investigated, i.e., apigenin and luteolin, can interact as ligands with HDAC1 and 2 at the active site binding pocket. Regulation of HDAC activity by dietary flavones could have important implications in developing epigenetic therapy to regulate the cell gene expression.
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Skrajda-Brdak M, Dąbrowski G, Konopka I. Edible flowers, a source of valuable phytonutrients and their pro-healthy effects – A review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2020.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Caracciolo G, Magri A, Petriccione M, Maltoni ML, Baruzzi G. Influence of Cold Storage on Pear Physico-Chemical Traits and Antioxidant Systems in Relation to Superficial Scald Development. Foods 2020; 9:foods9091175. [PMID: 32854432 PMCID: PMC7555152 DOI: 10.3390/foods9091175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Superficial scald is the most common physiological disorder in apples and pears and causes huge economic losses worldwide. The aim of this study is to determine the different scald susceptibilities of seven pear cultivars/selections during five months of cold storage (CS). Four advanced pear selections and three commercial cultivars were harvested from an orchard located in Emilia-Romagna region, and cold stored at -1 °C and 85% relative humidity (RH).After 90, 120, and 150 days, fruits of each cultivar and selection were removed for ripening for 4 d, after which scald damage, physico-chemical and nutraceutical traits, and enzymatic antioxidant systems were evaluated on peel and pulp. 'Abbé Fétel', 'Falstaff', and 'CREA 171' did not showed superficial scald symptoms after 90 days, while 'Doyenne du Comice' and 'CREA 264' showed the highest susceptibility. After 90 days, CS 'Falstaff' and 'CREA 179' showed the highest total polyphenol content (TPH) in peel, followed by 'Doyenne du Comice' and 'AbbéFétel'; lowest TPH was detected in 'CREA 264'. After 120 and 150 days of CS, 'Abbé Fétel' and 'CREA 171' showed the highest peel TPH. 'CREA 264' and 'CREA 125' reached the lowest values of TPH during the three CS time periods. Superoxide dismutase and catalase activities were higher in the peel of scald-resistant than that in scald-susceptible pear cultivars/advanced selections. Superficial scald induced an increase in polyphenoloxidase, and guaiacol peroxidase activities involved in fruit-browning during CS. Furthermore, we observed an increase in lipoxygenase activity and consequent membrane damage in both the peel and flesh of the fruit. This study indicates that pear cultivars/advanced selections have different superficial scald susceptibilities that enable them to induce the activity of several antioxidant enzymes, following CS.
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Affiliation(s)
- Giuseppina Caracciolo
- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’Analisi dell’Economia agraria (CREA), Centro di ricerca Olivicoltura, Frutticoltura e Agrumicoltura, 47121 Forlì, Italy; (M.L.M.); (G.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-054389566
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’Analisi dell’Economia agraria (CREA), Centro di ricerca Olivicoltura, Frutticoltura e Agrumicoltura, 81100 Caserta, Italy; (A.M.); (M.P.)
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’Analisi dell’Economia agraria (CREA), Centro di ricerca Olivicoltura, Frutticoltura e Agrumicoltura, 81100 Caserta, Italy; (A.M.); (M.P.)
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’Analisi dell’Economia agraria (CREA), Centro di ricerca Olivicoltura, Frutticoltura e Agrumicoltura, 47121 Forlì, Italy; (M.L.M.); (G.B.)
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- Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’Analisi dell’Economia agraria (CREA), Centro di ricerca Olivicoltura, Frutticoltura e Agrumicoltura, 47121 Forlì, Italy; (M.L.M.); (G.B.)
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Adiletta G, Magri A, Albanese D, Liguori L, Sodo M, Di Matteo M, Petriccione M. Overall quality and oxidative damage in packaged freshly shelled walnut kernels during cold storage. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-020-00589-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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