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Plant Sciences
Monika Stanciauskaite, Mindaugas Marksa, Mindaugas Liaudanskas, Liudas Ivanauskas, Marija Ivaskiene, Kristina Ramanauskiene
Summary: Balsam poplar and black poplar buds grown in Lithuania are the primary source of propolis, rich in phenolic compounds with antioxidant properties.
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Chemistry, Physical
Soeun Kim, Phil Jun Lee, Bo Fang, SeonJu Park, Kandasamy Saravanakumar, Navabshan Irfan, Chau Ha Pham, Guijae Yoo, Hee Min Yoo, Namki Cho
Summary: This study isolated three novel phenolic glycosides (1-3) and 12 known compounds (4-15) from the roots of Populus tomentiglandulosa. The compounds (5, 7, and 11) with the 1-hydroxy-6-oxo-2-cyclohexenecarboxylate (HCH) moiety showed strong neuroprotective effects. Among these compounds, tremulacin (TRC, compound 5) was found to have the ability to prevent glutamate-induced apoptosis and showed potential as a treatment option for neurological diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marzena Pabich, Beata Marciniak, Renata Kontek
Summary: Analyzing the dry extracts from soybean pods using UPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS revealed a rich composition of phenolic compounds with potential antioxidant and anticancer properties, particularly the F2 fraction showing pronounced cytotoxic effects in prostate cancer cells. The study also demonstrated a strong correlation between antioxidant activity, phenolic compound content, and cytotoxic activity towards cancer cells, highlighting the potential of soybean pods as a source of bioactive compounds with health benefits.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mustafa Abdullah Yilmaz, Parham Taslimi, Omer Kilic, Ilhami Gulcin, Abhijit Dey, Ercan Bursal
Summary: This ethnobotanical study investigated the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Achillea pseudoaleppica. The ethanol and water extracts of A. pseudoaleppica exhibited strong antioxidant properties and inhibited several enzymes. Quinic acid was identified as the most abundant phenolic compound in the extracts. The findings suggest that A. pseudoaleppica has potential therapeutic applications due to its rich phenolic content and pharmacological properties.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shuvajit Dutta, Aditi Kundu
Summary: The study focused on the extraction of de-oiled Trachyspermum ammi seeds using macroporous resins, leading to efficient enrichment of major phytochemical components. Different separation techniques were used to isolate several compounds from the extracts, demonstrating antioxidant and anti-candidal activities.
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Haitian Fang, Xiuxiu Yin, Jiequn He, Shihua Xin, Huiling Zhang, Xingqian Ye, Yunyun Yang, Jinhu Tian
Summary: The study investigated the effects of different cooking methods on the phytochemicals and antioxidant activities of potatoes from different varieties. The results showed that frying, roasting, and air-drying had a more significant negative impact on the nutrients and antioxidant activities of potatoes compared to steaming or microwaving. Zhongshubahao variety may be an ideal potato sample in terms of retaining phytochemicals and antioxidant activities.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lara Franco dos Santos, Barbara Biduski, Samuel Teixeira Lopes, Telma Elita Bertolin, Luciana Ruschel dos Santos
Summary: The extraction of bioactive compounds from fruit pomace is an environmentally friendly solution for the disposal of abundant and low-value by-products. This study evaluated the antimicrobial potential of pomace extracts from Brazilian native fruits and their effect on film properties and the release of antioxidants and phenolic compounds. The films with butia extract showed the lowest mechanical resistance but the highest elongation. The extracts and films exhibited antimicrobial activity against several bacteria, with varying levels of inhibition. The phenolic compounds were released from the film matrix, and the fatty-food simulator demonstrated controlled release of antioxidant compounds.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Joanna Oracz, Stanislaw Kowalski, Dorota Zyzelewicz, Gabriela Kowalska, Dorota Gumul, Kamila Kulbat-Warycha, Justyna Rosicka-Kaczmarek, Anna Brzozowska, Aleksandra Grzegorczyk, Anna Areczuk
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) conditions on the efficiency of phenolic compounds extraction from Scutellaria species. The extracts were examined for total phenolic content, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. The phenolic profile of the extracts was characterized using UHPLC-DAD/ESI-HRMS/MS. The results showed that the extraction conditions significantly influenced the phenolic content and biological activity of the extracts.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Tugba Demir, Ozlem Akpinar, Haki Kara, Huseyin Gungor
Summary: This study investigated the phenolic profile and bioactivity of Allium scorodoprasum L. subsp. rotundum, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, cytotoxic, and anti-inflammatory activities. The optimal conditions for extracting phenolic and flavonoid compounds were determined. The extract showed high antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, inhibited the activities of certain enzymes related to diabetes, and exhibited cytotoxic effects on cancer cells. Overall, Allium scorodoprasum L. subsp. rotundum could be a promising source of natural bioactive compounds for various applications.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Adrian Costache, Ovidiu Nicolae Berghi, Romica Cergan, Mihai Dumitru, Adriana Neagos, Liliana Gabriela Popa, Calin Giurcaneanu, Daniela Vrinceanu
Summary: Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) is mainly caused by tree pollen carried by the wind, with Betulaceae, Oleaceae, and Platanus being the most important sources of sensitization. Poplar and willow pollen may also become important in producing SAR in specific situations.
EXPERIMENTAL AND THERAPEUTIC MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Priscilla Augusta de Sousa Fernandes, Josefa Carolaine Pereira da Silva, Debora Lima Sales, Paulo Riceli Vasconcelos Ribeiro, Edy Sousa de Brito, Marta Regina Kerntopf, Gyllyandeson de Araujo Delmondes, Jacqueline Cosmo Andrade Pinheiro, Gerson Javier Torres Salazar, Francisco Lucas Alves Batista, Francisco Ernani Alves Magalhaes, Maria Celeste Vega Gomez, Miriam Rolon, Cathia Coronel, Jaime Ribeiro-Filho, Jose Weverton Almeida-Bezerra, Abolghasem Siyadatpanah, Veeranoot Nissapatorn, Maria de Lourdes Pereira, Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho, Maria Flaviana Bezerra Morais-Braga
Summary: The study investigated the chemical composition and pharmacological potential of an aqueous extract obtained from the roots of Croton heliotropiifolius, revealing its antioxidant and antifungal effects, as well as its ability to enhance the effectiveness of fluconazole. However, it showed weak antiparasitic effects.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ming Wei, Mengqiu Zhang, Jiali Sun, Ying Zhao, Solme Pak, Miaomiao Ma, Yingxi Chen, Han Lu, Jingli Yang, Hairong Wei, Yuhua Li, Chenghao Li
Summary: This study revealed a novel regulatory mechanism in which PuHox52 modulated a coordinated uptake of nitrate, phosphate, and iron in poplar roots under N deficiency, leading to enhanced plant growth.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE PLANT BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zaida Ochoa-Cruz, Jorge Molina-Torres, Maria V. Angoa-Perez, Jeanette G. Cardenas-Valdovinos, Ignacio Garcia-Ruiz, Jose A. Ceja-Diaz, Jose O. Bernal-Gallardo, Hortencia G. Mena-Violante
Summary: This study evaluated the phytochemical profile and biological activities of Psittacanthus calyculatus fruits hosted by Prosopis laevigata and Quercus deserticola. The fruits from P. laevigata had the highest content of total phenols, while those from Q. deserticola had the highest content of flavonoids and anthocyanins. The fruit extracts from P. laevigata showed the highest antioxidant activity and antihypertensive activity. Additionally, the fruit extracts from both hosts exhibited antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Salmonella choleraesuis, and Shigella flexneri. These findings suggest potential therapeutic applications of P. calyculatus fruits, but further confirmation experiments are needed.
Article
Plant Sciences
Xia Liu, Zhaoshan Wang, Wei Wang, Qinqin Huang, Yanfei Zeng, Yu Jin, Honglei Li, Shuhui Du, Jianguo Zhang
Summary: This study examines the origin and biogeography of the Populus genus using phylogenetic analysis of chloroplast fragments. The results suggest that the early divergences of the Salicaceae family occurred in Eurasia after the Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction, with subsequent spread to other regions. Modern Populus species began to diversify during the early Oligocene, potentially facilitated by climate changes. Populus species from Eurasia colonized North America via the Bering Land Bridges. The present-day distribution of Populus can be explained by differences in extinction rates in different regions. Further research is needed to test these hypotheses. This study highlights the importance of combining phylogenetic analysis and biogeographic interpretations to understand the origin and distribution of biodiversity in temperate plant floras.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Linghong Shi, Wanrong Zhao, Zihong Yang, Vigasini Subbiah, Hafiz Ansar Rasul Suleria
Summary: Plants have been widely used in medicine and are an important part of the human diet. Phenolic compounds, with their high antioxidant capacity, have attracted scientists' attention. Although the extraction of these compounds has certain difficulties due to their instability, the extraction technology has become stable over the years. Concentration and separation methods are applied to enhance the value of plant extracts, and characterization methods are used to evaluate the phenolic compounds. Antioxidant assays are widely performed to test the extracts' antioxidant capacity. This paper provides an overview of methods used in phenolic compound extraction, separation, and characterization, and presents the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)