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Alias AHD, Shafie MH. Star anise (Illicium verum Hook. F.) polysaccharides: Potential therapeutic management for obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Food Chem 2024; 460:140533. [PMID: 39053285 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140533] [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: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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This study explores the extraction of polysaccharides from star anise (Illicium verum Hook. f.) with its anti-obesity, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, and antioxidant properties. The aim is to optimize the extraction conditions of star anise polysaccharides (SAP) utilizing propane alcohols-based deep eutectic solvents and microwave-assisted methods. The optimized conditions resulted in an extraction yield of 5.14%. The characteristics of acidic pectin-like SAP, including high viscosity (44.86 mPa s), high oil-holding capacity (14.39%), a high degree of esterification (72.53%), gel-like properties, highly amorphous, a high galacturonic acid concentration, and a highly branching size polysaccharide structure, significantly contribute to their potent inhibition of pancreatic lipase (86.67%), angiotensin-converting enzyme (73.47%), and α-glucosidase (82.33%) activities as well as to their antioxidant properties of azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt (ABTS, 34.94%) and ferric ion reducing antioxidant power (FRAP, 0.56 mM FeSO4). Therefore, SAP could be used as a potential therapeutic agent for obesity, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus management.
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- Abu Hurairah Darwisy Alias
- Analytical Biochemistry Research Centre (ABrC), Universiti Sains Malaysia, University Innovation Incubator Building, SAINS@USM Campus, Lebuh Bukit Jambul, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
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- Analytical Biochemistry Research Centre (ABrC), Universiti Sains Malaysia, University Innovation Incubator Building, SAINS@USM Campus, Lebuh Bukit Jambul, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia..
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Lu K, Li C, Men J, Xu B, Chen Y, Yan P, Gai Z, Zhang Q, Zhang L. Traditional Chinese medicine to improve immune imbalance of asthma: focus on the adjustment of gut microbiota. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1409128. [PMID: 39411430 PMCID: PMC11473343 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1409128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 10/19/2024] Open
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Asthma, being the prevailing respiratory ailment globally, remains enigmatic in terms of its pathogenesis. In recent times, the advancement of traditional Chinese medicine pertaining to the intestinal microbiota has yielded a plethora of investigations, which have substantiated the potential of traditional Chinese medicine in disease prevention and treatment through modulation of the intestinal microbiota. Both animal models and clinical trials have unequivocally demonstrated the indispensable role of the intestinal microbiota in the pathogenesis of asthma. This article presents a summary of the therapeutic effects of traditional Chinese medicine in the context of regulating gut microbiota and its metabolites, thereby achieving immune regulation and inhibiting airway inflammation associated with asthma. It elucidates the mechanism by which traditional Chinese medicine modulates the gut microbiota to enhance asthma management, offering a scientific foundation for the utilization of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of asthma.
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- Ke Lu
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Classical Theory, Ministry of Education, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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Chroho M, Bailly C, Bouissane L. Ethnobotanical Uses and Pharmacological Activities of Moroccan Ephedra Species. PLANTA MEDICA 2024; 90:336-352. [PMID: 38423032 DOI: 10.1055/a-2269-2113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Ephedra species are among the most popular herbs used in traditional medicine for a long time. The ancient Chinese medical book "Treatise on Febrile Diseases" refers to the classic traditional Chinese medicine prescription Ge Gen decoction, which consists of seven herbs, including an Ephedra species. Ephedra species are utilized all over the world to treat symptoms of the common cold and coughs, and to combat major human diseases, such as asthma, cancers, diabetes, cardiovascular and digestive disorders, and microbial infections. This study aimed at identifying specific Ephedra species used traditionally in Morocco for therapeutic purposes. The plant parts, their preparation process, and the treated pathologies were identified and analyzed. The results revealed five ethnobotanically important species of Ephedra: Ephedra alata Decne, Ephedra altissima Desf., Ephedra distachya L., Ephedra fragilis Desf., and Ephedra nebrodensis Tineo. These species are used traditionally in Morocco for treating people with diabetes, cancer, rheumatism, cold and asthma, hypertension, influenza virus infection, and respiratory ailments. In addition, they are occasionally used as calefacient agents, to regulate weight, or for capillary care. Few studies have underlined the antibacterial and antioxidant activities of some of these Moroccan Ephedra species, but little information is available regarding the natural products at the origin of the bioactivities. Further phytochemical investigations and clinical data are encouraged to better support the use of these plants.
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- Mounia Chroho
- Molecular Chemistry, Materials and Catalysis Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni-Mellal, Morocco
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- OncoWitan, Scientific Consulting Office, Lille, France
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Albert Lespagnol, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lille, France
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- Molecular Chemistry, Materials and Catalysis Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni-Mellal, Morocco
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Su Y, Chen S, Liu S, Wang Y, Chen X, Xu M, Cai S, Pan N, Qiao K, Chen B, Yang S, Liu Z. Affinity Purification and Molecular Characterization of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE)-Inhibitory Peptides from Takifugu flavidus. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:522. [PMID: 37888457 PMCID: PMC10608451 DOI: 10.3390/md21100522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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An affinity chromatography filler of CNBr-activated Sepharose 4B-immobilized ACE was used to purify ACE-inhibitory peptides from Takifugu flavidus protein hydrolysate (<1 kDa). Twenty-four peptides with an average local confidence score (ALC) ≥ 80% from bounded components (eluted by 1 M NaCl) were identified by LC-MS/MS. Among them, a novel peptide, TLRFALHGME, with ACE-inhibitory activity (IC50 = 93.5 µmol·L-1) was selected. Molecular docking revealed that TLRFALHGME may interact with the active site of ACE through H-bond, hydrophobic, and electrostatic interactions. The total binding energy (ΔGbinding) of TLRFALHGME was estimated to be -82.7382 kJ·mol-1 by MD simulations, indicating the favorable binding of peptides with ACE. Furthermore, the binding affinity of TLRFALHGME to ACE was determined by surface plasmon resonance (SPR) with a Kd of 80.9 µmol, indicating that there was a direct molecular interaction between them. TLRFALHGME has great potential for the treatment of hypertension.
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- Yongchang Su
- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China;
- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-Value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361013, China; (S.L.); (Y.W.); (X.C.); (M.X.); (S.C.); (N.P.); (K.Q.); (B.C.)
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- Medical Laboratory Sciences Program, College of Health and Human Sciences, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60015, USA;
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-Value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361013, China; (S.L.); (Y.W.); (X.C.); (M.X.); (S.C.); (N.P.); (K.Q.); (B.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-Value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361013, China; (S.L.); (Y.W.); (X.C.); (M.X.); (S.C.); (N.P.); (K.Q.); (B.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-Value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361013, China; (S.L.); (Y.W.); (X.C.); (M.X.); (S.C.); (N.P.); (K.Q.); (B.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-Value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361013, China; (S.L.); (Y.W.); (X.C.); (M.X.); (S.C.); (N.P.); (K.Q.); (B.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-Value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361013, China; (S.L.); (Y.W.); (X.C.); (M.X.); (S.C.); (N.P.); (K.Q.); (B.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-Value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361013, China; (S.L.); (Y.W.); (X.C.); (M.X.); (S.C.); (N.P.); (K.Q.); (B.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-Value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361013, China; (S.L.); (Y.W.); (X.C.); (M.X.); (S.C.); (N.P.); (K.Q.); (B.C.)
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-Value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361013, China; (S.L.); (Y.W.); (X.C.); (M.X.); (S.C.); (N.P.); (K.Q.); (B.C.)
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-Value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Xiamen 361013, China; (S.L.); (Y.W.); (X.C.); (M.X.); (S.C.); (N.P.); (K.Q.); (B.C.)
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Ephedrae Herba: A Review of Its Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Clinical Application, and Alkaloid Toxicity. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 28:molecules28020663. [PMID: 36677722 PMCID: PMC9863261 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28020663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Ephedrae Herba (Ephedra), known as "MaHuang" in China, is the dried straw stem that is associated with the lung and urinary bladder meridians. At present, more than 60 species of Ephedra plants have been identified, which contain more than 100 compounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, sugars, and organic phenolic acids. This herb has long been used to treat asthma, liver disease, skin disease, and other diseases, and has shown unique efficacy in the treatment of COVID-19 infection. Because alkaloids are the main components causing toxicity, the safety of Ephedra must be considered. However, the nonalkaloid components of Ephedra can be effectively used to replace ephedrine extracts to treat some diseases, and reasonable use can ensure the safety of Ephedra. We reviewed the phytochemistry, pharmacology, clinical application, and alkaloid toxicity of Ephedra, and describe prospects for its future development to facilitate the development of Ephedra.
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Bhanja A, Paikra SK, Sutar PP, Mishra M. Characterization and identification of inulin from Pachyrhizus erosus and evaluation of its antioxidant and in-vitro prebiotic efficacy. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2023; 60:328-339. [PMID: 36618034 PMCID: PMC9813300 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-022-05619-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Inulin is the polysaccharide obtained from different plant sources i.e. Wheat, Chicory, Jerusalem artichoke and Dahlia. In this study, Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) is used to isolate inulin using the microwave heating. The 1H NMR study reveals the presence of fructose and glucose unit which is the backbone of inulin. Further FT-IR and Raman confirmed the functional groups present in inulin. The UV-Vis spectroscopy analysis depicts the purity of the isolated inulin. The shape and size of the extracted inulin was determined from scanning electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering appeared as flat-flakes and 135 nm respectively. X-ray diffractogram showed semi-crystalline nature suggesting the stability of the extracted inulin. The isolated inulin has phenolic and flavonoid content of 8.1804 ± 6.26 mg gallic acid equivalent/g and 14.387 ± 4.192 mg rutin equivalent/g of dried polysaccharide respectively. The inhibition percentage of DPPH and FRAP of isolated inulin were found to be 75.74 ± 4.5% and 0.11 ± 0.007 respectively. The isolated inulin promotes the growth of probiotics like Enterococcus faecium (MZ540315) and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (MZ540317). All the analysis suggest the isolated inulin has good prebiotic potential as the commercially available one. The current study proposes that isolated inulin can be used as a prebiotic in the future. Graphical abstract Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13197-022-05619-6.
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- Amrita Bhanja
- Neural Developmental Biology Lab, Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha 769008 India
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- Neural Developmental Biology Lab, Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha 769008 India
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- Department of Food Process Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha 769008 India
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- Neural Developmental Biology Lab, Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha 769008 India
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Li H, Wang Y, Han X. ESP-B4 promotes nasal epithelial cell-derived extracellular vesicles containing miR-146a-5p to modulate Smad3/GATA-3 thus relieving allergic rhinitis: ESP-B4/miR-146a-5p in AR. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 108:154516. [PMID: 36370637 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Though generally a mild affliction, allergic rhinitis (AR) is very common and causes considerable discomfort. Ephedra sinica polysaccharide is a candidate cost-effective therapy to relieve AR symptoms. PURPOSE We explore the molecular mechanism of pure polysaccharide ESP-B4 action in AR. METHODS RPMI2650 cells were treated with lipopolysaccharide to induce an in vitro sensitization model, and extracellular vesicles (EVs) were isolated. A rat model of AR was established using ovalbumin as the allergen and was treated with Ephedra sinica polysaccharide to observe changes in rhinitis symptoms, nasal mucosa histopathology and molecular pathology. ESP-B4-treated sensitized cells were adopted in vitro to verify effect of Ephedra sinica polysaccharide on miR-146a-5p expression in RPMI2650 cell-derived EVs and helper T cell differentiation. RESULTS miR-146a-5p inhibited Smad3, impeded the Smad3/GATA-3 interaction, upregulated IFN-γ expression, and promoted CD4+T cell Th1 differentiation. Treatment with ESP-B4 relieved AR in rats, and elevated miR-146a-5p in the EVs from the nasal epithelial cells, apparently in relation to effects on helper T cell Th1/Th2 equilibrium. CONCLUSION Overall, ESP-B4 can promote miR-146a-5p secretion, affect the Th1/Th2 balance of helper T cells, and relieve AR symptoms through Smad3/GATA-3 interaction, thus presenting a potential strategy for AR treatment.
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- He Li
- Department of Otolaryngology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ji'nan 250001, PR China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, the Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ji'nan 250014, PR China.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, the Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ji'nan 250014, PR China
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Liu JX, Yuan HY, Li YN, Wei Z, Liu Y, Liang J. Ephedra sinica polysaccharide alleviates airway inflammations of mouse asthma-like induced by PM2.5 and ovalbumin via the regulation of gut microbiota and short chain fatty acid. J Pharm Pharmacol 2022; 74:1784-1796. [DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgac078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Objectives
Epidemiological investigations show that long-term exposure to PM2.5 is directly related to asthma-like and other respiratory diseases. This study aims to further explore the pharmacological effect of Ephedra sinica polysaccharide (ESP) on lung injury caused by atmospheric PM2.5.
Methods
To achieve the aim, we explored the therapeutic effect of ESP on an aggravated asthma-like mouse induced by PM2.5 combined with ovalbumin (OVA), and explored mechanisms underlying the connection between gut microbiota and lung function.
Key findings
Preliminary results showed that ESP alleviated the symptoms of aggravated allergic asthma-like in mice; reduced the number of eosinophils in BALF; reduced the levels of serum Ig-E, IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-1β. Further qRT-PCR detected that ESP inhibited the NF-κB pathway. The final analysis detected by 16S rRNA and short chain fatty acid (SCFA) confirmed that ESP increased relative proportions of Bacteroides, Lactobacillus, Prevotella, Butyricicoccus and Paraprevotella, but decreased that of Enterococcus and Ruminococcus; increased acetic acid, propionic acid, butyric acid, isobutyric acid, valeric acid, isovaleric acid, and isohexanic acid in the meanwhile.
Conclusions
The study showed that ESP has a potential for future therapeutical applications in the prevention and treatment of asthma-like disease induced by PM2.5 and OVA via regulation of gut microbiota and SCFA.
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- Jun-Xi Liu
- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education , Harbin , PR China
- Department of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang Nursing College , Harbin , PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education , Harbin , PR China
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- Harbin Environmental Monitoring Center Station , Harbin , PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education , Harbin , PR China
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- Shanghai Personalbio Biotechnology Co., Ltd , Xuhui District, Shanghai , PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic and Application Research of Beiyao (Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine), Ministry of Education , Harbin , PR China
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Sorourian R, Khajehrahimi AE, Tadayoni M, Azizi MH, Hojjati M. Structural characterization and cytotoxic, ACE-inhibitory and antioxidant activities of polysaccharide from Bitter vetch (Vicia ervilia) seeds. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-022-01512-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Yang L, Yang M, Xu J, Nie Y, Wu W, Zhang T, Wang X, Zhong J. Structural and emulsion stabilization comparison of four gelatins from two freshwater and two marine fish skins. Food Chem 2022; 371:131129. [PMID: 34560337 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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This study analyzed the structural and emulsion stabilization properties of two freshwater and two marine fish skin gelatins: Chinese longsnout catfish skin gelatin (CLCSG), silver carp skin gelatin (SCSG), salmon skin gelatin (SSG), and Alaska pollack skin gelatin (APSG). Their gel strengths (Bloom values) were: 361 ± 1 (SCSG) > 253 ± 4 (CLCSG) > 69 ± 1 (SSG) > 36 ± 2 (APSG). Higher molecular weights and α/β subunit contents of gelatins might induce higher gel strengths. Both creaming and droplet stability were completely the same to the contents of imino acids, β-sheet percentages, and β-turn percentages, whereas they were completely the opposite to random coil percentages. The emulsion stabilization mechanisms involved an "fish skin source - protein chemical composition - protein secondary structure - protein functional properties - emulsion stability" route. This study provided useful knowledges for gelatin science and for the comprehensive utilization of aquatic by-products in gelatin industry.
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- Lili Yang
- National R&D Branch Center for Freshwater Aquatic Products Processing Technology (Shanghai), Integrated Scientific Research Base on Comprehensive Utilization Technology for By-Products of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing and Preservation, College of Food Science & Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- National R&D Branch Center for Freshwater Aquatic Products Processing Technology (Shanghai), Integrated Scientific Research Base on Comprehensive Utilization Technology for By-Products of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing and Preservation, College of Food Science & Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- National R&D Branch Center for Freshwater Aquatic Products Processing Technology (Shanghai), Integrated Scientific Research Base on Comprehensive Utilization Technology for By-Products of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing and Preservation, College of Food Science & Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- National R&D Branch Center for Freshwater Aquatic Products Processing Technology (Shanghai), Integrated Scientific Research Base on Comprehensive Utilization Technology for By-Products of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing and Preservation, College of Food Science & Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- National R&D Branch Center for Freshwater Aquatic Products Processing Technology (Shanghai), Integrated Scientific Research Base on Comprehensive Utilization Technology for By-Products of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing and Preservation, College of Food Science & Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- National R&D Branch Center for Freshwater Aquatic Products Processing Technology (Shanghai), Integrated Scientific Research Base on Comprehensive Utilization Technology for By-Products of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing and Preservation, College of Food Science & Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- National R&D Branch Center for Freshwater Aquatic Products Processing Technology (Shanghai), Integrated Scientific Research Base on Comprehensive Utilization Technology for By-Products of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing and Preservation, College of Food Science & Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning Province, China
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- National R&D Branch Center for Freshwater Aquatic Products Processing Technology (Shanghai), Integrated Scientific Research Base on Comprehensive Utilization Technology for By-Products of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing and Preservation, College of Food Science & Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, Liaoning Province, China.
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Shnoudeh AJ, Qadumii L, Zihlif M, Al-Ameer HJ, Salou RA, Jaber AY, Hamad I. Green Synthesis of Gold, Iron and Selenium Nanoparticles Using Phytoconstituents: Preliminary Evaluation of Antioxidant and Biocompatibility Potential. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27041334. [PMID: 35209121 PMCID: PMC8875721 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27041334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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This study aimed at fabricating gold (Au), iron (Fe) and selenium (Se) nanoparticles (NPs) using various natural plant extracts from the Fertile Crescent area and evaluating their potential application as antioxidant and biocompatible agents to be used in the pharmaceutical field, especially in drug delivery. The Au-NPs were synthesized using Ephedra alata and Pistacia lentiscus extracts, whereas the Fe-NPs and Se-NPs were synthesized using peel, fruit and seed extracts of Punica granatum. The phytofabricated NPs were characterized by the UV-visible spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDS) spectroscopy. Scanning electron microscope technique showed that the synthesized NPs surface was spherical, and the particle size analysis confirmed a particle size of 50 nm. The crystalline nature of the NPs was confirmed by the XRD analysis. All synthesized NPs were found to be biocompatible in the fibroblast and human erythroleukemic cell lines. Se-NPs showed a dose-dependent antitumor activity as evidenced from the experimental results with breast cancer (MCF-7) cells. A dose-dependent, free-radical scavenging effect of the Au-NPs and Se-NPs was observed in the DPPH (2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) assay, with the highest effect recorded for Au-NPs.
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- Abeer Jabra Shnoudeh
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Philadelphia University, Amman 19392, Jordan; (A.J.S.); (A.Y.J.)
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Science, Philadelphia University, Amman 19392, Jordan; (L.Q.); (R.A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan; (M.Z.); (H.J.A.-A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan; (M.Z.); (H.J.A.-A.)
- Department of Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, American University of Madaba, Madaba 11821, Jordan
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Science, Philadelphia University, Amman 19392, Jordan; (L.Q.); (R.A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Philadelphia University, Amman 19392, Jordan; (A.J.S.); (A.Y.J.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Madaba, Madaba 11821, Jordan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +962-799-585-892
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Dbeibia A, Taheur FB, Altammar KA, Haddaji N, Mahdhi A, Amri Z, Mzoughi R, Jabeur C. Control of Staphylococcus aureus methicillin resistant isolated from auricular infections using aqueous and methanolic extracts of Ephedra alata. Saudi J Biol Sci 2022; 29:1021-1028. [PMID: 35197771 PMCID: PMC8848002 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.09.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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In the current study the potential use of aqueous and methanolic extracts of Ephedra alata aerial parts as biological control agent against pathogenic bacteria and especially Staphylococcus aureus methicillin resistant isolated from auricular infections was evaluated. Chemical tests and spectrophotometric methods were used for screening and quantification of phytochemicals. The assessment of the antioxidant activity was accomplished by DPPH and ABTS radicals scavenging assays. Extracts were evaluated for their antibacterial efficacy by diffusion and microdilution methods. Biofilm inhibition was tested using XTT assay and the cytotoxicity of extracts was carried out on Vero cell line. The GC-FID analysis revealed that E. alata was rich in unsatured fatty acids. In addition, the aqueous extract had the highest flavonoid and protein contents (30.82 mg QE /g dry extract and 98.92 mg BSAE/g dry extract respectively). However, the methanolic extract had the highest phenolic, sugars and tannins. The antioxidant activity demonstrated that the aqueous extract exhibited the strong potency (IC50 ranged between 0.001 and 0.002 mg/mL). Both extracts displayed antimicrobial activity on Gram negative and positive strains. They were effective against S. aureus isolated from auricular infections. The tested extracts were able to inhibit biofilm formation with concentration-dependent manner. Moreover, no cytotoxic effect on Vero cells line was demonstrated for the extracts. Overall, our findings highlight the potential use of E. alata extract as a novel source of bioactive molecules with antioxidant, antibacterial and antiobiofilm effects for the control of infectious disease especially those associated to S. aureus methicillin resistant.
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RP-HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS Qualitative Profiling, Antioxidant, Anti-Enzymatic, Anti-Inflammatory, and Non-Cytotoxic Properties of Ephedra alata Monjauzeana. Foods 2022; 11:foods11020145. [PMID: 35053877 PMCID: PMC8774970 DOI: 10.3390/foods11020145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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An investigation was conducted to study the beneficial effects of Ephedra alata monjauzeana crude extract (EamCE). The chemical profile was determined using RP-HPLC–ESI-QTOF-MS analysis, revealing the presence of twenty-one flavonoids and phenolic acids. A series of antioxidant assays was carried out using ten different methods. The EamCE has demonstrated a significant antioxidant potential, with interesting IC50 values not exceeding 40 µg/mL in almost activities. Likewise, a significant inhibition of key enzymes, involved in some health issues, such as Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, hyperpigmentation, dermatological disorders, gastric/urinary bacterial infections, and obesity, was observed for the first time. The IC50 values ranged from 22.46 to 54.93. The anti-inflammatory and non-cytotoxic activities were assessed by heat-induced hemolysis and cell culture methods, respectively; the EamCE has shown a prominent effect in both tests, notably for the anti-inflammatory effect that was superior to the reference compound “diclofenac” (IC50: 71.03 ± 1.38 > 70.23 ± 0.99 (µg/mL)). According to these results, this plant could be used in a large spectrum as a food supplement, as a natural remedy for various physiological disorders and pathologies; and it might serve as a preventive and health care agent.
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Zhang C, Kim E, Cui J, Wang Y, Lee Y, Zhang G. Influence of the ecological environment on the structural characteristics and bioactivities of polysaccharides from alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.). Food Funct 2022; 13:7029-7045. [DOI: 10.1039/d2fo00371f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Polysaccharides from alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) (APS) exhibit a variety of bioactivities; however, little information is available on the effects of the ecological environment on the structural characteristics and bioactivities of APS.
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- Chongyu Zhang
- Department of Nutrition and China-Korea Joint R&D center on Plant-derived polysaccharide, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Taian City 271018, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, and Korea-China Joint R&D center on Plant-derived polysaccharide, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, South Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, and Korea-China Joint R&D center on Plant-derived polysaccharide, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, South Korea
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- Department of Nutrition and China-Korea Joint R&D center on Plant-derived polysaccharide, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Taian City 271018, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, and Korea-China Joint R&D center on Plant-derived polysaccharide, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, South Korea
- Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Advanced Convergence Technology & Science, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, South Korea
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- Department of Nutrition and China-Korea Joint R&D center on Plant-derived polysaccharide, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Taian City 271018, China
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Dong X, Zhou M, Li Y, Li Y, Ji H, Hu Q. Cardiovascular Protective Effects of Plant Polysaccharides: A Review. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:783641. [PMID: 34867415 PMCID: PMC8639026 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.783641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Cardiovascular disease is a kind of heart, brain, and blood vessel injury disease by the interaction of various pathological factors. The pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease is complex with various risk factors, including abnormally elevated blood pressure, glucose, and lipid metabolism disorders, atherosclerosis, thrombosis, etc. Plant polysaccharides are a special class of natural products derived from plant resources, which have the characteristics of wide sources, diverse biological activities, and low toxicity or side effects. Many studies have shown that plant polysaccharides improve cardiovascular diseases through various mechanisms such as anti-oxidative stress, restoring the metabolism of biological macromolecules, regulating the apoptosis cascade to reduce cell apoptosis, and inhibiting inflammatory signal pathways to alleviate inflammation. This article reviews the pharmacological effects and protective mechanisms of some plant polysaccharides in modulating the cardiovascular system, which is beneficial for developing more effective drugs with low side effects for management of cardiovascular diseases.
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- Xinli Dong
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.,School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.,School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.,School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.,School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.,School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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Ke Y, Ding B, Fu Y, Zhang M, Xiao S, Ding W, Yang H, Lv Q, Zheng Z, Wang X. Effects of chitosan oligosaccharide and hyriopsis cumingii polysaccharide on the quality of wheat flour and extruded flour products. Food Sci Biotechnol 2021; 30:911-919. [PMID: 34395022 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-021-00933-9] [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: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Abstract Effects of chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) and hyriopsis cumingii polysaccharide (HCP) on the quality of wheat flour and corresponding extruded flour products were investigated in this work. The results showed that both COS and HCP are conducive to the improvement of dough quality. Moreover, compared to control group samples, the moisture content, expansion ratio and oil absorption rate of the samples were increased and the hardness were decreased with the addition of COS. These phenomena indicate the quality of extruded flour products became better in the presence of COS as well. However, HCP has little or no effect on the quality of extruded flour products may be due to its degradation under high temperature and pressure extrusion. COS with higher stability exhibited better improvement effects on the quality of extruded flour products and showed a promising prospect for application in extruded food industry. Graphical Abstract
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- Yuan Ke
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, No. 68, Xuefu South Road, Changqing Garden, Dongxi Lake District, Wuhan, 430023 Hubei China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, No. 68, Xuefu South Road, Changqing Garden, Dongxi Lake District, Wuhan, 430023 Hubei China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, No. 68, Xuefu South Road, Changqing Garden, Dongxi Lake District, Wuhan, 430023 Hubei China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, No. 68, Xuefu South Road, Changqing Garden, Dongxi Lake District, Wuhan, 430023 Hubei China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, No. 68, Xuefu South Road, Changqing Garden, Dongxi Lake District, Wuhan, 430023 Hubei China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, No. 68, Xuefu South Road, Changqing Garden, Dongxi Lake District, Wuhan, 430023 Hubei China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, No. 68, Xuefu South Road, Changqing Garden, Dongxi Lake District, Wuhan, 430023 Hubei China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, No. 68, Xuefu South Road, Changqing Garden, Dongxi Lake District, Wuhan, 430023 Hubei China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, No. 68, Xuefu South Road, Changqing Garden, Dongxi Lake District, Wuhan, 430023 Hubei China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, No. 68, Xuefu South Road, Changqing Garden, Dongxi Lake District, Wuhan, 430023 Hubei China
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