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Chemistry, Medicinal
Moses Mutuse Mutungi, Felix Wambua Muema, Festus Kimutai, Yong-Bing Xu, Hui Zhang, Gui-Lin Chen, Ming-Quan Guo
Summary: This study investigated the phytochemical profile, antioxidant, and antiproliferative potential of Ficus glumosa Delile, highlighting the high flavonoids/phenolics content and strong antioxidant and anti-cancer properties of the ethyl acetate (EA) fraction. Liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry identified 16 compounds in the EA fraction that may contribute to these bioactivities, suggesting Ficus glumosa as a potential natural antioxidant and anti-cancer remedy.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Arisbe Silva-Nunez, Javier Donoso-Quezada, Jose Gonzalez-Valdez
Summary: Phycoerythrin, a phycobiliprotein extracted from the red alga Porphyridium purpureum, was evaluated for its stability and antioxidant capacity. Encapsulation of phycoerythrin using an electrospray-assisted technique significantly enhanced its in vitro anticancer activity against colon cancer cells.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Manel Ouerfelli, Isidoro Meton, Idoia Codina-Torrella, Maria Pilar Almajano
Summary: Anthyllis vulneraria extracts are rich in phenolic compounds, exhibit potent radical scavenging activity, and demonstrate antitumor effects against various cancer cell lines.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lei Xiong, Na Deng, Bisheng Zheng, Tong Li, Rui Hai Liu
Summary: The study found that Lycium ruthenicum Murr. (LRM) exhibited stronger antioxidant activity compared to Lycium barbarum L. (LB), while LB showed weaker induction of cell apoptosis. Both varieties activated the proliferation-related p53 signaling pathway, but LB had a weaker antiproliferative effect. This suggests that LRM and LB may have different potential in managing cancer cell proliferation and improving human health.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Habiba Khan, Tariq Khan, Nisar Ahmad, Gouhar Zaman, Taimoor Khan, Waqar Ahmad, Sannia Batool, Zahid Hussain, Samantha Drouet, Christophe Hano, Bilal Haider Abbasi
Summary: The study demonstrated that AlCl3 at 0.1 mM concentration improved biomass accumulation and increased the accumulation of secondary metabolites, while also enhancing antioxidant enzyme activity. AlCl3 was found to be a better elicitor compared to CdCl2 in terms of productivity and antioxidant enzyme activity.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Soniya Amini, Abbas Hassani, Abolfazl Alirezalu, Ramin Maleki
Summary: The study revealed significant variations in TFC, antioxidant activity, TCC, and beta-carotene content among different mullein species. Verbascum saccatum and V. songaricum were found to be particularly rich in total flavonoids and exhibited the highest antioxidant capacity. The results provide valuable information for breeding strategies and selecting the best species with high phenolic compound content for producing natural antioxidants for medical and pharmaceutical use.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
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Biology
Aliya Sheik, Eunsu Kim, Uma Adepelly, Munirah Alhammadi, Yun Suk Huh
Summary: Basella alba, a green leafy vegetable, has been widely used since ancient times for its remarkable nutraceutical potential in maintaining a healthy colon. This study aimed to investigate the antioxidant and anticancer properties of Basella alba methanolic extract (BaME). The extract exhibited significant antioxidant reactivity and inhibited the survival and expansion of colorectal cancer cells.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Manel Ouerfelli, Isidoro Meton, Idoia Codina-Torrella, Maria Pilar Almajano
Summary: This study aimed to identify and quantify phenolic compounds in neem leaf extract, and evaluate its antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-proliferative activities. The extract showed high extraction yield, strong antioxidant properties, inhibited bacterial growth, and exhibited potential as a therapeutic agent.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eulogio J. J. Llorent-Martinez, Ana I. I. Gordo-Moreno, Maria Luisa Fernandez-de Cordova, Antonio Ruiz-Medina
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of commercial food supplements based on Moringa oleifera. The phenolic content of methanolic extracts was determined using HPLC-DAD-ESI-MSn, and antioxidant activity was assessed through ABTS(center dot+) and DPPH assays. The results showed that kaempferol and quercetin glucosides were the main contributors to the phenolic profile, and higher phenolic levels corresponded to higher antioxidant activity. The findings provide insights into the potential benefits of consuming Moringa oleifera-based food supplements.
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Food Science & Technology
Asima Shah, F. A. Masoodi, Adil Gani, Zanoor ul Ashraf, Bilal Ahmad Ashwar
Summary: In this study, different pre-treatments were applied to oats and their effects on phenolic content, flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity were evaluated. The results showed that germinated oats had the highest total phenolic and flavonoid content, while gamma-irradiated oats exhibited the highest antioxidant activity.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Martin Kello, Michal Goga, Klaudia Kotorova, Dominika Sebova, Richard Frenak, Ludmila Tkacikova, Jan Mojzis
Summary: This study analyzed the potential effects of extracts from lichens and their secondary metabolites on proliferation, antimicrobial activity, and antioxidative activity. The results showed that both the extracts and the isolated compounds exhibited strong antiproliferative and cytotoxic activity against various cancer cell lines in both 2D and 3D models. Additionally, they demonstrated antioxidant and antimicrobial potential. The study highlights the importance of 2D and 3D models in drug discovery and emphasizes the promising effects of lichen compounds.
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Chemistry, Applied
Jiangyi Luo, Ling Liang, Qinling Xie, Yixing Qiu, Sai Jiang, Yupei Yang, Lijuan Zhu, Yangfen Fu, Shenghuang Chen, Wei Wang, Hanwen Yuan
Summary: This study explored the differences in phytochemical composition, bioactive properties, and antioxidant activity of five citrus by-products in China. Essential compounds for identification were established, and the spectrum-effect relationship analysis revealed the differential markers contributing to the antioxidant activity. The results highlight the potential for enhancing and utilizing citrus by-products.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haoyi Sun, Tingting Zhao, Lei Liu, Xiaodong Mu, Jingyong Sun
Summary: The roots of Gypsophila oldhamiana Miq. have been used in traditional Chinese medicine and have been found to contain compounds with anti-inflammatory activity.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Agnese Santanatoglia, Simone Angeloni, Davide Bartolucci, Lauro Fioretti, Gianni Sagratini, Sauro Vittori, Giovanni Caprioli
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the parameters affecting the extraction of coffee components in different brewing methods. The main brewing parameters that influenced the final content of these compounds were the volume of water used, brewing ratio, extraction time, and coffee powder particle size. Among the variables studied, total chlorogenic acid content, TFC, TPC, caffeine, and the DPPH assay had the greatest impact on discriminating the different preparation methods.
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Food Science & Technology
Bosko Maric, Biljana Abramovic, Nebojsa Ilic, Marija Bodroza-Solarov, Branimir Pavlic, Michal Oczkowski, Jacek Wilczak, Dragana Cetojevic-Simin, Ljubisa Saric, Nemanja Teslic
Summary: The aim of this experiment was to investigate the bioactivity potential and polyphenolic profile of defatted raspberry seeds extracts from three varieties using in vitro tests. The extracts were tested for antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antiproliferative activities. A total of 32 phenolic compounds were detected in the extracts.