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Chemistry, Medicinal
Lijia Chen, Jingwen Liu, Hong Wang, Yahui Li, Yiming Li, Fujiang Guo
Summary: In this study, four new sesquiterpenes were isolated from the rhizomes of Curcuma wenyujin, and their antioxidant activity was evaluated by activating Nrf2 transcription. It was found that three of the compounds exhibited Nrf2 agonist activity dose-dependently.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yahui Li, Jingwen Liu, Yingchun Wu, Yiming Li, Fujiang Guo
Summary: Eight new sesquiterpenes were isolated from the rhizomes of Curcuma wenyujin. Two of these compounds showed antioxidant activity.
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Agricultural Engineering
Swathi Chintala, Rosalin Laishram, Prithusayak Mondal, Kumaresh Pal, Prudveesh Kantamraju, Srinjoy Ghosh, Kapudeep Karmakar, Hillol Chakdar, Ria Mukhopadhyay, Ramkrishna Sen, Ashok Choudhury, Somnath Mandal, Nandita Sahana
Summary: This study successfully synthesized silver nanoparticles from turmeric rhizome extract using nanotechnology and demonstrated their antifungal properties. The results suggest that SNPTs can inhibit the growth of Rhizoctonia solani and enhance plant innate immunity, enabling resistance against the fungal pathogen.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Yuanjun Ye, Yiwei Zhou, Jianjun Tan, Genfa Zhu, Jinmei Liu, Yechun Xu
Summary: In this study, the pollen viability and stigma receptivity of 38 Curcuma accessions were evaluated, and interspecific hybridization was carried out. The results showed that 5 Curcuma accessions had the highest fruit-setting rate. This study is of great significance for introducing genetic variation from wild species into cultivated varieties of Curcuma for sustainable application in urban green areas.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mahendra Singh, Alka, Kyung Eun Lee, Pradeep Kumar, Sang Gu Kang
Summary: The aim of the study was to develop a luliconazole topical cream with turmeric oil and penetration enhancer to improve permeability and enhance antifungal activity. Results showed that the optimized LC2 cream had better permeability and antifungal activity, making it suitable for treating skin fungal infections caused by dermatophytes.
CURRENT DRUG DELIVERY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Natthavadh Laokor, Weerapong Juntachai
Summary: The study focused on screening and determining the potential anti-fungal activity of A. galanga rhizome extract, which contains (2,6-dimethylphenyl)borate as a major constituent. This extract shows promise in treating Malassezia infections, inhibiting hyphal growth and supporting further pharmaceutical research.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Agata Krakowska, Katarzyna Kala, Bartlomiej Rospond, Agnieszka Szewczyk, Wlodzimierz Opoka, Bozena Muszynska
Summary: The study analyzed the content of bioelements, toxic metals and phenolic acids in turmeric and ginger. The bioelements were found to be released to artificial digestive juices from all tested samples. Turmeric had the highest content of bioelements, while powdered ginger showed the highest bioavailability for humans.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
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Agricultural Engineering
Amira R. Khattab, Dalia M. Rasheed, Alaadin E. El-Haddad, Andrea Porzel, Ludger A. Wessjohann, Mohamed A. Farag
Summary: This study investigated four major plants and their metabolite profiles using NMR fingerprinting. The most active cytotoxic plant was greater galangal due to its enrichment in galangal acetate, while lesser galangal exhibited the strongest anti-inflammatory action being enriched in 5-hydroxy-7-(4'-hydroxy-3'-methoxyphenyl)-1-phenyl-3-heptanone and kaempferide. This study provides insight on the potential medicinal merit of genus Alpinia.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Gal Slacek, Petra Kotnik, Azra Osmic, Vesna Postruznik, Zeljko Knez, Matjaz Finsgar, Masa Knez Marevci
Summary: This study investigated the chemical components and health benefits of turmeric using different extraction methods. Supercritical extracts had the highest phenolic content, while Soxhlet extracts had the highest proanthocyanidin content. UAE and supercritical extracts showed the highest antioxidant potential. Additionally, the study confirmed that turmeric, especially curcumin, is an excellent source of antioxidants that play a crucial role in reducing cellular stress by neutralizing free radicals.
Article
Horticulture
Zainol Haida, Uma Rani Sinniah, Jaafar Juju Nakasha, Mansor Hakiman
Summary: Curcuma caesia, commonly known as black turmeric, is an important species in the Curcuma genus. This study successfully established a protocol for the propagation of C. caesia via plant tissue culture techniques, which could be useful for large-scale raw material production or bioactive compound extraction.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michaela Zeiner, Monika Soltic, Ivan Nemet, Iva Juranovic Cindric
Summary: Turmeric, known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties, has a rich nutritional composition that makes it useful in both cooking and medicine. The study examined the elemental composition of turmeric, finding variations between samples due to factors such as origin, production procedures, and harvesting year.
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Plant Sciences
Darbin Kumar Poudel, Pawan Kumar Ojha, Anil Rokaya, Rakesh Satyal, Prabodh Satyal, William N. Setzer
Summary: The genus Curcuma, including species such as C. aeruginosa, C. zedoaria, and C. longa, has been used for medicinal, aromatic, and cosmetic purposes. This study investigates the essential oil compositions of these three species, providing valuable insights for their potential as cash crops and contributing to our understanding of their chemical properties. Additionally, the study identifies the volatile chemical constituents and chiral terpenoids in the essential oils, offering a chemical blueprint for identification and quality assessment.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vishram D. Hiremani, Sheela Khanapure, Tilak Gasti, Naganagouda Goudar, Shyam Kumar Vootla, Saraswati P. Masti, Ravindra B. Malabadi, Bhagyavana S. Mudigoudra, Ravindra B. Chougale
Summary: Bioactive films of chitosan/white turmeric were successfully prepared using solvent casting technique, showing good physicochemical and biological properties for active packaging applications, including improved antimicrobial activity, antioxidant activity, and reduced water vapor transmission rate and oxygen permeability. The inclusion of white turmeric also led to enhanced tensile properties, smooth surface morphology, water resistance, UV barrier properties, and reduced oil absorption rate in the blend films. The films were found to be effective in extending the shelf life of foodstuff due to their eco-friendly nature.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Juho Lim, Thi Thanh Hanh Nguyen, Kunal Pal, Choon Gil Kang, Chanho Park, Seung Wook Kim, Doman Kim
Summary: This study investigated the effects of solid-state fermentation of wild turmeric with Rhizopus oligosporus on phytochemical and biological properties. The results showed that fermented wild turmeric had higher concentrations of curcumin and exhibited increased antioxidant, anti-lipid accumulation, and anti-melanin formation activities. Therefore, fermented wild turmeric products can be used in the cosmeceutical and nutraceutical industries.
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Agronomy
Kylie Tavares, Emilie Kirk, Sharon Motomura-Wages, Justin Calpito, Jon-Paul Bingham, Amjad A. Ahmad, Kevin Flanagan, Jensen Uyeda, Michael B. Kantar, Theodore J. K. Radovich
Summary: Turmeric and its constituent curcuminoid compounds have been traditionally used for their medicinal properties. Recent studies have confirmed their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticarcinogenic properties. Our research in Hawaii suggests that turmeric yield is influenced by genotype and environmental factors, with suboptimal temperatures at high elevations impacting yield. However, high yielding turmeric varieties show adaptability across diverse environments, but further evaluations are needed in non-optimal environments and high pest pressure areas.
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Vijay Kumar Sodde, Richard Lobo, Nimmy Kumar, Rajalekshmi Maheshwari, C. S. Shreedhara
PHARMACOGNOSY MAGAZINE
(2015)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Nilesh Gupta, Richard Lobo, Nimmy Kumar, Jay Kumar Bhagat, Jessy Elizabeth Mathews
PHARMACOGNOSY MAGAZINE
(2015)
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Nimmy Kumar, Subhankar Biswas, Asha Elizabeth Mathew, Subin Varghese, Jessy Elizabeth Mathew, K. Nandakumar, Jesil Mathew Aranjani, Richard Lobo
BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2016)
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Infectious Diseases
Nimmy Kumar, Subhankar Biswas, Akhila Hosur Shrungeswara, Sanchari Basu Mallik, Mathew Hipolith Viji, Jessy Elizabeth Mathew, Jesil Mathew, K. Nandakumar, Richard Lobo
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2017)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
B. S. Muddukrishna, Vasudev Pai, Richard Lobo, Aravinda Pai
MOLECULAR DIVERSITY
(2018)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Rajalekshmi Maheshwari, Chandrashekara Shastry Shreedhara, Picheswara Rao Polu, Renuka Suresh Managuli, Seena Kanniparambil Xavier, Richard Lobo, Manjunath Setty, Srinivas Mutalik
PHARMACOGNOSY MAGAZINE
(2017)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Jaykumar Bhagat, Richard Lobo, Nimmy Kumar, Jessy Elizabeth Mathew, Aravinda Pai
BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2014)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
I. K. Makhija, L. Richard, S. P. Kirti, K. Saleemullah, M. Jessy, S. Annie
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2011)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Abhishek Shah, Aarti Abhishek Shah, Krishnadas Nandakumar, Avinash Kumar, Aravinda Pai, Richard Lobo
Summary: Research suggests that sesamol and its derivatives have efficacy in protecting against testosterone-induced BPH, showing potential as a safe alternative medication.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ajay Mili, Subham Das, Krishnadas Nandakumar, Richard Lobo
Summary: Inflammation and oxidative stress are associated with the development of metabolic and chronic diseases. A molecule with anti-inflammatory properties has been identified as a potential NRF2 activator. Computational studies have identified three compounds that exhibit stability and essential interaction, suggesting their potential in preventing drug-induced liver injury.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2023)
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Toxicology
Srinivasa Reddy Jitta, Prasanthi Daram, Karthik Gourishetti, C. S. Misra, Picheswara Rao Polu, Abhishek Shah, C. S. Shreedhara, Madhavan Nampoothiri, Richard Lobo
JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY
(2019)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Richard Lobo, Aravinda Pai
LATIN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACY
(2018)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Aravinda Pai, B. S. Jayashree, R. S. Jeyaprakash, Suvarna G. Kini, Richard Lobo
LATIN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACY
(2017)
Proceedings Paper
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rajalekshmi Maheshwari, Chandrashekara Shastry Shreedhara, Richard Lobo, Manganahalli Manjunath Setty
ADVANCED SCIENCE LETTERS
(2017)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Keloth Kaitheri Srinivasan, Jessy Elizabeth Mathew, Kerryn Joseph A. D'Silva, Richard Lobo, Nimmy Kumar
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2015)