Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Matthew C. Scott, Aleah Bourgeois, Yongmei Yu, David H. Burk, Brenda J. Smith, Z. Elizabeth Floyd
Summary: The study found that PMI5011 and its active compound DMC-2 have the potential to promote bone health by improving osteoblast maturation and activity, potentially protecting the bones.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhanhu Cui, Siqi Li, Jiayin Chang, Erhuan Zang, Qian Liu, Baochang Zhou, Chao Li, Mengzhi Li, Xianzhang Huang, Zhongyi Zhang, Minhui Li
Summary: This study confirmed the widespread distribution of Artemisia argyi and Artemisia indica in China and their shared pharmacological effects through distribution maps, phylogenetic trees, metabolome analysis, network pharmacology, and cell experiments. The findings provide theoretical support for the mixed use of these two plants in different regions of China.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Halina Ekiert, Marta Klimek-Szczykutowicz, Agnieszka Rzepiela, Pawel Klin, Agnieszka Szopa
Summary: Artemisia species are important in both traditional and contemporary medicine, with extensive studies conducted on their chemical composition and bioactivity. These studies have confirmed their traditional uses and explored their potential applications in cosmetology.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
B. Vandanmagsar, Y. Yu, C. Simmler, T. N. Dang, P. Kuhn, A. Poulev, D. M. Ribnicky, G. F. Pauli, Z. E. Floyd
Summary: PMI-5011, an extract from Artemisia dracunculus L., has been shown to improve glucose homeostasis and lipid metabolism in obese insulin resistant male mice through activation of the AMPK signaling pathway, which may hold therapeutic potential for treating insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Igor A. Schepetkin, Gulmira Ozek, Temel Ozek, Liliya N. Kirpotina, Andrei Khlebnikov, Robyn A. Klein, Mark T. Quinn
Summary: This study isolated essential oils from five Artemisia species and found that these oils have immunosuppressive activity on human neutrophils, with the essential oils from A. dracunculus being the most effective. Further analysis identified farnesene as a potential anti-inflammatory modulator of human neutrophils.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Urbashi Hazarika, Zoltan Kovacs, Zsanett Bodor, Beata Gosztola
Summary: The study evaluated the influence of different preservation methods on the phytochemicals and organoleptic properties of two French tarragon varieties. Freezing and shade drying retained the highest essential oil content, while oven drying and lyophilization caused the highest loss. Lyophilization significantly changed the volatile composition and led to the appearance of new components. Lyophilization, oven drying at 40 degrees C, and microwave drying at 700 W preserved the total phenolic content and total antioxidant capacity, while oven drying at 60 degrees C had the opposite effect. Freezing, oven drying at 40 degrees C, and lyophilization preserved the original green color of the leaves, while drying at higher temperatures and power resulted in significant color degradation. Each preservation method altered the taste of the leaves according to e-tongue measurements.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Janina Gospodarek, Abrham Endalamew, Matthew Worsdale, Iwona B. Pasmionka
Summary: This study investigated the effects of tarragon water extracts on various pests and a non-target organism. The results showed that the tarragon extracts had insecticidal effects on adult pea leaf weevils, nymphs and wingless females of black bean aphids, and caused weight reduction in L2 and L4 larvae of Colorado potato beetle. However, the extracts did not negatively affect the voracity of C. septempunctata L3 larvae.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mohammad Miransari, Shirin Adham, Mahdiar Miransari, Arshia Miransari
Summary: Medicinal plants are important sources of biochemical compounds affecting human health, and growing them in saline soils may alter their biochemical properties. Therefore, physical and chemical methods should be considered to control the effects of salinity stress on the growth and biochemical properties of medicinal plants.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Naira Sahakyan, Pierre Andreoletti, Mustapha Cherkaoui-Malki, Margarit Petrosyan, Armen Trchounian
Summary: The study investigated the impact of essential oil extracted from Artemisia dracunculus on the antioxidant capacity of cells, showing that it can increase cell viability and promote the activity of antioxidant enzymes.
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Shah Zaman, Syed Wadood Ali Barkathullah, Muhammad Zahoor, Syed Wadood Ali Shah, Zahid Ullah, Riaz Ullah, Amal Alotaibi
Summary: Microscopic observations and biochemical analysis were conducted to investigate the anatomical features and nutritional activities of A. maritima. The results showed that A. maritima is rich in nutrients, essential elements, and active phytochemicals, indicating its potential value as a food source and medicinal plant.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mingyang Sun, Shiqiang Xu, Yu Mei, Jingyu Li, Yan Gu, Wenting Zhang, Jihua Wang
Summary: This review discusses the biosynthesis and function of medicinal plant miRNAs, including their regulation of animal gene expression and participation in plant metabolism, development, and stress adaptation. The research on medicinal plant miRNAs has its challenges, but it holds significant potential for drug development and agricultural production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hanae Naceiri Mrabti, Naoufal El Hachlafi, Samiah Hamad Al-Mijalli, Mohamed Jeddi, Amine Elbouzidi, Emad M. Abdallah, Rachid Flouchi, Hamza Assaggaf, Ahmed Qasem, Gokhan Zengin, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Fouad Ouazzani Chahdi
Summary: Moroccan Artemisia herba alba and Artemisia dracunculus essential oils exhibit remarkable antibacterial, anticandidal, and antioxidant activities, making them potential sources of natural antioxidants and preservatives. However, further toxicological and pharmacological investigations are needed to confirm their safety and beneficial effects in human healthcare and industrial applications.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Hasan Mumivand, Amin Ebrahimi, Mohammad Reza Morshedloo, Alireza Shayganfar
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effects of water deficit stress on drug yield, essential oil content, and antioxidant enzymes activity in Tarragon. Results showed that water deficit increased essential oil content but decreased essential oil and drug yield, with different genotypes showing varied responses to water deficit stress. Certain accessions were identified as drought-tolerant based on indicators of drought tolerance and essential oil yield assays.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Naciye Kutlu, Aybike Kamiloglu, Tugba Elbir
Summary: This study investigated the ultrasound extraction of bioactive compounds from tarragon using pure water as the solvent. The results showed that ultrasound extraction had high efficiency and energy-saving advantages under optimized conditions. Ethanol and pure water as solvents both yielded good extraction results, while the use of a deep eutectic solvent was not as effective.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Martina Paponov, Joerg Ziegler, Ivan A. Paponov
Summary: Light exposure in roots of medicinal plants can enhance the accumulation of secondary compounds in the shoots, leading to increased artemisinin levels in Artemisia annua and coumaroylquinic acid levels in Hypericum perforatum. The effect of different wavelengths of LED lighting on phytochemical composition was studied, and it was found that root illumination induces systemic response, modulating the composition in distal tissues.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laianne Pezenti Crespao, Andressa Giombelli Rosenberger, Fabiana da Silva Lima, Miria Benetati Delgado Berteli, Douglas Cardoso Dragunski, Nelson Barros Colauto, Giani Andrea Linde, Affonso Celso Goncalves, Josiane Caetano
Summary: The study found that fungal colonized biosorbent has better adsorption capacity for red 4B dye, showing monolayer adsorption at low concentrations and multilayer adsorption at high concentrations. As temperature increases, the adsorption capacity decreases, and non-colonized biosorbent demonstrated higher biosorption capacity in industrial effluent.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Affonso Celso Goncalves Jr, Daniel Schwantes, Ricardo Felipe Braga de Sousa, Tiago Roque Benetoli da Silva, Vandeir Francisco Guimaraes, Marcelo Angelo Campagnolo, Edmar Soares de Vasconcelos, Juliano Zimmermann
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Daniel Schwantes, Affonso Celso Goncalves Jr, Elio Conradi Junior, Marcelo Angelo Campagnolo, Juliano Zimmermann
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Simone Schenkel Scheid, Maria Graciela Iecher Faria, Leonardo Garcia Velasquez, Juliana Silveira do Valle, Affonso Celso Goncalves, Douglas Cardoso Dragunski, Nelson Barros Colauto, Giani Andrea Linde
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Alcindo Neckel, Cleiton Korcelski, Henrique Aniceto Kujawa, Izabella Schaefer da Silva, Fabio Prezoto, Anderson Luis Walker Amorin, Laercio Stolfo Maculan, Affonso Celso Goncalves, Eliane Thaines Bodah, Brian William Bodah, Guilherme L. Dotto, Luis F. O. Silva
Summary: Urban cemeteries may lead to excessive concentration of hazardous pollutants in the soil, thus designers are advised to take this into account to minimize contamination. The study investigated heavy metal contamination in urban cemeteries and modeled architectural solutions proposed by architects for future cemeteries.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adriano Borges Meniqueti, Suelen Pereira Ruiz, Maria Graciela Iecher Faria, Juliana Silveira do Valle, Affonso Celso Goncalves Jr, Douglas Cardoso Dragunski, Nelson Barros Colauto, Giani Andrea Linde
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the capability of edible and medicinal fungi to accumulate iron in their vegetative mycelium, and found that the addition of ferrous sulphate significantly increased iron content in the mycelial biomass.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Cesar Ricardo Teixeira Tarley, Fabio Antonio Cajamarca Suquila, Juliana Casarin, Affonso Celso Goncalves Junior, Mariana Gava Segatelli
Summary: A novel molecularly imprinted solid-phase extraction (MISPE) method was developed for the simultaneous preconcentration of imazapyr (IMP), imazapic (IMZ) and imazethapyr (IMT) with determination by HPLC-PAD. The method showed superior analytical performance compared to commercial adsorbents and achieved good recovery values when applied to spiked surface water and rice samples.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rachel Faverzani Magnago, Susana Claudete Costa, Maria Julia de Assuncao Ezirio, Vitoria de Godoy Saciloto, Gabriel Oscar Cremona Parma, Emerson Silveira Gasparotto, Affonso Celso Goncalves, Alessandra Yula Tutida, Ricardo Luis Barcelos
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2020)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Affonso C. Goncalves Jr, Daniel Schwantes, Alessandro L. Braccini, Francisco Albornoz, Elio Conradi Jr, Juliano Zimmermann
Summary: This study evaluated the capacity of canola meal-based adsorbents for Cd2+ removal from water. The materials were characterized by their chemical composition and thermal stability, and the most likely mechanism for Cd adsorption was found to be physical. The use of canola meal as a feedstock for activated biochar production shows potential for producing competitive adsorbents.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marcelo Angelo Campagnolo, Affonso Celso Goncalves, Daniel Schwantes, Douglas Cardoso Dragunski, Tanicler Demetrio, Leonardo Henrique Deminski
Summary: The study aimed to develop renewable materials derived from chicken feathers for the removal of chromium pollutants in wastewater from the electroplating industry. Research on modified chicken feather biosorbents indicates that these materials show promising performance in removing chromium ions from the solution.
SEPARATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessica Manfrin, Affonso Celso Goncalves Junior, Daniel Schwantes, Juliano Zimmermann, Elio Conradi Junior
Summary: The purpose of this research was to develop activated carbons from tobacco for efficient removal of Cd2+. The activated carbons showed irregular morphology, various surface functional groups, and enhanced specific surface area. Cd2+ adsorption was optimized at 4.0 g L-1 dosage and pH 3.0 to 7.0, with most adsorption occurring within the first 10-20 minutes.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Daniel Schwantes, Affonso Celso Goncalves Junior, Henrique Alipio Perina, Cesar Ricardo Teixeira Tarley, Douglas Cardoso Dragunski, Elio Conradi Junior, Juliano Zimmermann
Summary: This research investigates the potential use of cassava agroindustry solid wastes in manufacturing adsorbents for removing heavy metals from water. The findings suggest that cassava adsorbents have good performance in removing metals and offer the advantages of low cost and easy availability.
ADSORPTION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Heloise Trautenmuller, Jansller Luiz Genova, Adriana Bulcao Bock de Faria, Juliana Stocco Martins, Sthefany Caroline Marques Viana, Leandro Dalcin Castilha, Affonso Celso Goncalves, Silvana Martinez Baraldi-Artoni, Paulo Levi de Oliveira Carvalho
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of cholecalciferol and 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol glycoside supplementation in piglet diet on organ biometry, physicochemical composition, and bone traits. The results showed that supplementation with 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol glycoside did not negatively impact the gastrointestinal tract pH and organ physicochemical composition, and promoted improvements in bone development.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ZOOTECNIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Affonso Celso Goncalves Junior, Daniel Schwantes, Elio Conradi Junior, Juliano Zimmermann, Gustavo Ferreira Coelho
Summary: This study evaluated the use of Euterpe oleracea endocarp after chemical modification with H2O2, H2SO4 and NaOH for the removal of Cd2+, Pb2+ and Cr3+ from water. Various analyses were carried out to characterize the adsorbent, and the results indicated favorable adsorption characteristics. The modified Euterpe oleracea endocarp showed potential to increase the removal efficiency of heavy metals Cd, Pb and Cr.
ACTA SCIENTIARUM-TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Water Resources
Jessica Manfrin, Daniel Schwantes, Affonso Celso Goncalves, Andreia da Paz Schiller, Juliano Zimmermann, Vinicius Henrique Dias de Oliveira
Summary: The evaluation of water quality in Alvorada and Mandaguari rivers revealed high metal concentrations in sediments and bioaccumulation of toxic metals in benthic macroinvertebrates, indicating the presence of biological accumulation and insertion in the food chain. The use of BMWP' index for evaluation may not reflect the real conditions of watersheds, suggesting a need for reevaluation method. Environmental assessment using macroinvertebrates is a good tool to investigate impacts in rivers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT
(2021)
