Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tugba Dursun Capar, Tugba Dedebas, Hasan Yalcin, Lutfiye Ekici
Summary: This study investigated the impact of different extraction techniques on European cranberrybush seed oil, finding that ultrasound-assisted extraction and microwave-assisted extraction could effectively increase oil yield without deteriorating oil quality. The extraction method did not significantly alter the fatty acid composition and oil quality.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Aysen Melda Colak, Kerem Mertoglu, Fatma Alan, Tuba Esatbeyoglu, Ibrahim Bulduk, Erten Akbel, Ibrahim Kahramanoglu
Summary: It is important to provide species with high nutritional value as fresh or processed products for human consumption in order to achieve balanced nutrition. In this study, 15 naturally grown European Cranberry bush (ECB) genotypes were characterized in terms of horticultural characteristics, and it was found that they have significant levels of organic acids, total phenolic content, and total flavonoid content. Pomological characteristics were positively correlated with each other, but negatively correlated with chemical properties. Low pH was identified as an important factor for obtaining higher amounts of phytochemicals and strong antioxidant effects.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gizem Ozan, Alev Cumbul, Engin Sumer, Ahmet Aydin, F. Yesim Ekinci
Summary: The acute and subacute oral toxicities of European cranberrybush (ECB) fruit juice were evaluated in rats and mice. The study found that high doses of ECB juice were toxic to the kidney, liver, and adipose tissue in mice. It emphasizes the importance of considering the dosage of dietary supplements containing high levels of phenolic compounds.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dominika Kajszczak, Agnieszka Kowalska-Baron, Anna Podsedek
Summary: Phytochemicals from Viburnum opulus L. fruits show potential antidiabetic effects by inhibiting carbohydrate digestive enzymes, glycation, and displaying antioxidant properties. Among tested samples, the ethyl acetate fraction of purified extract exhibited the highest phenolic content and strongest inhibitory effects, suggesting promising applications in nutraceuticals and functional foods.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Gulay Ozkan, Tina Kostka, Gerald Draeger, Esra Capanoglu, Tuba Esatbeyoglu
Summary: The present study investigated the effects of non-thermal treatments and food matrix on the bioaccessibility and transepithelial transportation of phenolics from cranberrybush. Results showed that PEF15 treatment enhanced the recovery of total flavonoids, chlorogenic acid, and antioxidant capacity after gastrointestinal digestion. The addition of bovine milk positively affected the bioaccessibility of total phenolics, total flavonoids, and antioxidant capacity. Juice-bovine milk and juice-almond milk blends increased the transport efficiency of chlorogenic acid.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Anna Tcibulnikova, Evgeniia Zemliakova, Dmitry Artamonov, Vasily Slezhkin, Liubov Skrypnik, Ilia Samusev, Andrey Zyubin, Artemy Khankaev, Valery Bryukhanov, Ivan Lyatun
Summary: The optical properties of viburnum extract flavonoids in the visible spectrum were investigated in this study, with a focus on their potential as a photosensitizer for singlet oxygen in photodynamic therapy. The study also looked at the relationship between the absorption and luminescence of the extract molecules with oxygen concentration and gold nanoparticles, as well as the plasmonic enhancement of luminescence and complexation with oxygen. The rate constants of energy conversion processes in the complexes were also determined.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Adile Yuruk, Sevil Dincer Isoglu, Ismail Alper Isoglu
Summary: In this study, polycaprolactone/gelatin electrospun membranes containing Viburnum Opulus extract were fabricated and evaluated for their antibacterial activity and physical properties. The membranes containing Viburnum Opulus showed excellent antibacterial activity and biocompatibility, making them suitable for wound dressing applications.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Adile Yuruk, Sevil Dincer Isoglu, Ismail Alper Isoglu
Summary: In this study, polycaprolactone/gelatin electrospun membranes with Viburnum Opulus extract were fabricated as antibacterial wound dressings. The membranes exhibited excellent antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, as well as improved physical and biological properties.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nina Pietrzyk, Malgorzata Zaklos-Szyda, Maria Koziolkiewicz, Anna Podsedek
Summary: Recent studies have shown that phenolic compounds in Viburnum opulus L. fruits can effectively improve hepatic lipid homeostasis, insulin signaling, and mitochondrial functions by reducing fatty acid uptake and inhibiting lipogenesis. This study found that V. opulus preparations reduced lipid accumulation and mitochondrial dysfunction caused by free fatty acids, and activated AMPK to decrease levels of lipogenic proteins, making it a promising source of phenolic compounds for promoting liver health.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Gulay Ozkan, Anna-Sophie Stuebler, Kemal Aganovic, Gerald Draeger, Tuba Esatbeyoglu, Esra Capanoglu
Summary: The effects of high pressure processing and pulsed electric field treatment on cranberrybush puree showed increased retention of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity compared to untreated samples, with HPP proving more efficient in reducing residual enzyme activity of PPO.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Seda Kirazli, Sedef Tunca
Summary: This study demonstrates the synergistic inhibitory effect of nisin in combination with gilaburu on foodborne Staphylococcus aureus. The combination showed a significantly lower inhibitory concentration compared to nisin alone, suggesting the potential use of this combination in food to control S. aureus.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nina Pietrzyk, Malgorzata Zaklos-Szyda, Malgorzata Redzynia, Anna Podsedek
Summary: The study investigated the impact of the physiological conditions in the mouth, stomach, and intestine on the stability and activity of phenolic compounds from Viburnum opulus fresh juice and bioavailable fractions in different cell models. The results showed that the bioavailable fractions from digested juices influenced cellular glucose and lipid metabolism, reduced inflammatory cytokine secretion, increased oxidative stress, and decreased glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. The UPLC-MS analysis revealed qualitative and quantitative changes in hydroxycinnamic acids during digestion.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Monika Mazur, Anna Marietta Salejda, Kinga Maria Pilarska, Grazyna Krasnowska, Agnieszka Nawirska-Olszanska, Joanna Kolniak-Ostek, Przemyslaw Babelewski
Summary: The addition of freeze-dried guelder rose fruit powder can reduce the microbial count in meat products, but high amounts may increase cooking loss and impact taste and smell. Future research will focus on freeze-dried encapsulation and other solutions to address these issues.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yasar ozlem Alifaki, Ozge Sakiyan, Asli Isci
Summary: In this study, the effects of different coating materials, ultrasonication time, and core to coating ratio on microencapsulation of cranberrybush fruit were investigated. The results showed that using gum arabic as the coating material improved the encapsulation efficiency, solubility, and bulk density of the microcapsules, while reducing the particle size.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Onur Sevindik, Gamze Guclu, Bilal Agirman, Serkan Selli, Pinar Kadiroglu, Matteo Bordiga, Esra Capanoglu, Hasim Kelebek
Summary: This study compared synthetic juice and fermented juices with three commercial lactic acid bacteria. It found that fermented juice samples had higher levels of phenolics and volatiles, but lower amino acid contents. Juices produced with L. plantarum and L. delbrueckii showed better sensory properties.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Laima Cesoniene, Remigijus Daubaras, Paulius Kaskonas, Vilma Kaskoniene, Audrius Sigitas Maruska, Nicola Tiso, Marcin Zych
TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
(2018)
Article
Agronomy
Sigita Bogacioviene, Laima Cesoniene, Sezai Ercisli, Andrius Valatavicius, Baltramiejus Jakstys, Saulius Satkauskas, Algimantas Paulauskas
GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION
(2019)
Article
Forestry
Laima Cesoniene, Remigijus Daubaras, Vytautas Tamutis, Vilma Kaskoniene, Paulius Kaskonas, Vidas Stakenas, Marcin Zych
JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Laima Cesoniene, Remigijus Daubaras, Sigita Bogacioviene, Audrius Sigitas Maruska, Mantas Stankevicius, Andrius Valatavicius, Marcin Zych, Sezai Ercisli, Gulce Ilhan
POLISH JOURNAL OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Laima Cesoniene, Juozas Labokas, Ina Jasutiene, Antanas Sarkinas, Vilma Kaskoniene, Paulius Kaskonas, Rita Kazernaviciute, Aiste Pazereckaite, Remigijus Daubaras
Summary: The study evaluated 11 cultivars of blue honeysuckle for bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacity, and antibacterial activity of berries. Results showed high levels of phenolic compounds and antioxidants, with organic acids demonstrating effective inhibition of bacteria, suggesting health benefits.
Article
Plant Sciences
Laima Cesoniene, Paulina Streimikyte, Mindaugas Liaudanskas, Vaidotas Zvikas, Pranas Viskelis, Jonas Viskelis, Remigijus Daubaras
Summary: The research found that berries and leaves of Actinidia kolomikta contain various phenolic compounds and their antioxidant activity is cultivar-dependent. The highest total content of phenolic compounds was found in the leaves of the cultivar 'Aromatnaja' and in the berries of the cultivar 'VIR-2'.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dalia Urbonaviciene, Ramune Bobinaite, Pranas Viskelis, Jonas Viskelis, Aistis Petruskevicius, Viktorija Puzeryte, Laima Cesoniene, Remigijus Daubaras, Linards Klavins, Ceslovas Bobinas
Summary: In recent years, there has been increasing attention on Vaccinium L. berries for their potential in developing innovative food and pharmaceutical applications. This study collected samples from four regions in Northern Europe and analyzed them in a single laboratory using a standardized methodology. The study aimed to comprehensively understand the nutritional and antioxidant activity of the berries, as well as evaluate their physicochemical properties. The results may contribute to the development of functional foods and nutraceuticals with potential health benefits.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jolanta Sinkeviciene, Ausra Sinkeviciute, Laima Cesoniene, Remigijus Daubaras
Summary: This article presents a study on the diversity of fungi found on different clones and cultivars of European cranberry in Lithuania. Fungi play important roles in plant growth and disease control in cranberry yields. The most frequently isolated fungi were Physalospora vaccinii, Fusarium spp., Mycosphaerella nigromaculans, and Monilinia oxycocci.
Article
Microbiology
Viktorija Puzeryte, Paulina Martusevice, Sergio Sousa, Aiste Balciunaitiene, Jonas Viskelis, Ana Maria Gomes, Pranas Viskelis, Laima Cesoniene, Dalia Urbonaviciene
Summary: This study optimized enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE) parameters for sea buckthorn leaves, obtaining a high-yield and high-concentration extract of bioactive compounds. The optimized extract exhibited potential prebiotic characteristics and changes in the cell wall morphology of the residue were observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
Article
Horticulture
Laima Cesoniene, Ricardas Krikstolaitis, Remigijus Daubaras, Romas Mazeika
Summary: Investigating suitable substrates for plant saplings is crucial for finding new components. Currently, a large number of saplings are cultivated for blueberry plantations. Research on the use of various organic and inorganic components in substrates is important to reduce the reliance on excavated peat. This study aimed to analyze the impact of different mixes of peat, spruce, pine fibers, and perlite on the growth of blueberry saplings.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Vytautas Tamutis, Virginijus Sruoga, Laima Cesoniene, Remigijus Daubaras
Summary: The article reports the first appearance of Prays citri in Lithuania and provides a detailed morphological description, as well as a brief review of its distribution, biology, and the potential risk of spreading in the country.
ZEMDIRBYSTE-AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Vilma Kaskoniene, Kristina Bimbiraite-Surviliene, Paulius Kaskonas, Nicola Tiso, Laima Cesoniene, Remigijus Daubaras, Audrius Sigitas Maruska
TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
(2020)
Article
Forestry
Laima Cesoniene, Remigijus Daubaras, Kristina Bimbiraite-Surviliene, Vilma Kaskoniene, Audrius Sigitas Maruska, Nicola Tiso, Paulius Kaskonas, Marcin Zych
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tomas Drevinskas, Gintare Naujokaityte, Audrius Maruska, Murat Kaya, Idris Sargin, Remigijus Daubaras, Laima Cesoniene
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2017)
Article
Agronomy
Remigijus Daubaras, Laima Cesoniene, Marcin Zych, Vytautas Tamutis, Vidas Stakenas
