Article
Plant Sciences
Mia Dujmovic, Sanja Radman, Nevena Opacic, Sanja Fabek Uher, Vida Mikulicin, Sandra Voca, Jana Sic Zlabur
Summary: While fruits, vegetables, and aromatic species are commonly consumed, the importance of edible flowers rich in phytochemicals is often overlooked. Edible flowers are abundant in specialized metabolites (SM) and possess strong antioxidant capacities, making them beneficial for human health.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christina Christia, Katyeny Manuela da Silva, Giulia Poma, Adrian Covaci
Summary: In this study, a suspect screening workflow combined with a semi-quantification method was used to investigate the metabolites of DiPGDB and TBTM in human urine samples collected during winter and summer. Several metabolites were identified, and the DiPGDB-M310, DiPGDB-M194, and TBTM-M498 were suggested as potential biomarkers for assessing human exposure to DiPGDB and TBTM. The semi-quantification method is valuable for studies that lack analytical standards.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ryo Omagari, Mayuko Yagishita, Fujio Shiraishi, Shoji F. Nakayama, Masanori Terasaki, Tetsuya Tanigawa, Ichiro Yamauchi, Takuya Kubo, Daisuke Nakajima
Summary: 3,3',5-Triiodothyroacetic acid (TRIAC) is a major contributor to the activity of thyroid hormone receptor agonists in environmental water. It may cause disruption of the thyroid system in living aquatic organisms. The study found that T3 and T4 in influents of sewage treatment plants may be converted into TRIAC during treatment processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Debasish Swain, Narendra Kumar Nagendla, Mohana Krishna Reddy Mudiam
Summary: Lenvatinib mesylate is a new generation anti-cancer medication used for differentiated thyroid cancers that have not responded to conventional treatment. Forced degradation studies provide crucial information about the stability of the drug under different conditions, and play a significant role in drug development.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Felisa Rey, Paulo Cartaxana, Sonia Cruz, Tania Melo, M. Rosario Domingues
Summary: Marine algae are important sources of high-value compounds. This study focused on the lipidome and pigment profile of Acetabularia acetabulum, a macroscopic green single-celled alga. Analysis identified 16 polar lipid classes and 191 lipid species, as well as carotenoids and chlorophylls. The lipid extracts showed high antioxidant activity.
JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Emel Hasan Yusuf, Aneta Wojdylo, Paulina Nowicka
Summary: This study examined the biological activity and antioxidant potential of fresh carrot juices from 12 carrot varieties, as well as their physicochemical characteristics. The results showed that normal purple carrot juice exhibited the best activities and characteristics in most tests. Purple carrot juices demonstrated elevated health-promoting activities and could be used in blended beverages, but people are more familiar with orange carrot products.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jose-Alberto Macias-Vargas, Marina Celia Campos-Manas, Ana Aguera, Jose Antonio Sanchez Perez, Rosa-Maria Ramirez-Zamora
Summary: This study investigated the activated persulfate oxidation of ciprofloxacin using a low-grade titanium ore under sunlight or simulated sunlight. It was found that the degradation efficiency was higher under simulated sunlight compared to natural sunlight. Mass spectrometry results identified 14 possible transformation products with two new ones tentatively identified. The study also proposed two ciprofloxacin degradation pathways based on the type of irradiation used.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Chen, Enguang Nie, Xinqiang Zheng, Qingfu Ye, Hui Li, Haiyan Wang
Summary: This study found that caffeine was absorbed by Chinese flowering cabbage and water spinach, with most activity accumulated in the bottom leaves. At the subcellular level, 14C-activity was mainly distributed in the organelles in root and stem cells. The metabolism of caffeine was investigated, showing that it underwent demethylation and mineralization to release CO2.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Sulagna Gupta, Wei Ning Chen
Summary: Okara, a by-product of the tofu and soymilk industries, was found to yield better results in total phenolic and flavonoid content after fermentation with Rhizopus oligosporus. Analysis showed a shift in isoflavones from glucoside forms to their respective aglycone forms post-fermentation, with fermented extracts having higher concentrations of genistein and daidzein, which are beneficial for health. The study suggests that fermented okara could be a sustainable solution for producing natural bioactive isoflavonoids.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yilei Fan, Jianhong Gao, Xianxin Chen, Hao Wu, Xing Ke, Yu Xu
Summary: This study systematically investigates ketamine analogues and summarizes their mass spectrometry fragmentation pathways and fragments. This contributes to the rapid screening of ketamine analogues in suspicious powder by identifying their chemical structure.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Francesco Corrias, Nicola Arru, Alessandro Atzei, Massimo Milia, Efisio Scano, Alberto Angioni
Summary: Fourth-range products are fresh fruit and vegetables that are ready for consumption, either raw or cooked, and are grown through organic or integrated cultivation methods. These products undergo mild post-harvest processing procedures and are packaged with an average shelf life of 5-10 days.
Article
Medicine, Legal
Hyeyoung Choi, Suncheun Kim, Hyejin Jang, Hyung Joo Kim, Sanggil Choe
Summary: A wide variety of new synthetic cannabinoids have emerged globally in recent years, posing challenges in their detection and monitoring. This study presents the first comprehensive analytical characterization of a new cannabimimetic indazole-3-carboxamide derivative named ADB-BRINACA, providing valuable insights for further research.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhilin Hao, Li Liang, He Liu, Yi Yan, Yuyu Zhang
Summary: Daylily is a valuable plant resource with various health benefits. In this study, four extraction methods were compared for their effectiveness in extracting phenolic compounds from daylily. The ultrasonic-assisted ethanol extraction method showed the highest total phenolic content and the best antioxidant activity. A total of 26 phenolic compounds were identified, with the ultrasonic-assisted ethanol extract showing a higher abundance of phenolic compounds. These results provide theoretical support for the extraction of phenolic compounds from daylily and its application as a functional food.
Article
Plant Sciences
Sultan Pekacar, Burgin Ozuepek, Esra Kuepeli Akkol, Hakki Tastan, Halil Ersan, Didem Deliorman Orhan
Summary: C. laurifolius is widely used in folk medicine in Anatolia and has been found to possess anti-inflammatory and anti-hemorrhoidal properties.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pedro Sanabria, Davi Scunderlick, Marcelo L. Wilde, Diogo S. Ludtke, Carla Sirtori
Summary: The study investigated the use of the solar photo-Fenton (SPF) process for the degradation of the breast cancer drug Anastrozole (ANZ), finding high removal rates under specific conditions. Analysis identified different transformation products formed in different matrices, with degradation pathways mainly involving demethylation and hydroxylation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Klaudia Masztalerz, Tomasz Drozdz, Paulina Nowicka, Aneta Wojdylo, Pawel Kielbasa, Krzysztof Lech
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of various drying methods on the quality of black garlic and determine the influence of selected nonthermal pretreatments on the drying kinetics and quality of black garlic. The results showed that the application of pulsed electric field, constant electric field, and magnetic field significantly reduced the drying time of black garlic and resulted in high antidiabetic potential. Vacuum-microwave drying and combined convective pre-drying followed by vacuum-microwave drying produced black garlic with the highest content of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity.
Article
Agronomy
Candela Teruel-Andreu, Esther Sendra, Francisca Hernandez, Marina Cano-Lamadrid
Summary: The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of the cultivar on the nutritional and functional parameters of Ficus carica leaves. Sucrose, glucose, and fructose were detected in all fig leaves, with mean values of 48.94, 66.74, and 43.70 g kg(-1) dried weight (dw), respectively. The most abundant macronutrient was calcium (Ca), followed by potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg). Ficus carica leaves can be a good material for obtaining extracts rich in fiber and calcium and provide an alternative source of these compounds to be incorporated into other nutraceutical and/or food matrices.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Katarzyna Angelika Gil, Aneta Wojdylo, Paulina Nowicka, Paola Montoro, Carlo Ignazio Giovanni Tuberoso
Summary: Using a multi-analytical approach, this study investigated the impact of adding Arbutus unedo and Diospyros kaki fruits, Myrtus communis berry extract, Acca sellowiana, or Crocus sativus flower by-products to apple juice on bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity. The highest polyphenol content and antioxidant activity were found in products with added A. sellowiana and D. kaki, respectively. The addition of A. unedo fruits significantly increased vitamin C content. The study demonstrated that the new apple smoothies were enriched in beneficial molecules and antioxidant activity.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Juan Jose Martinez-Nicolas, Francisca Hernandez, Damaris Nunez-Gomez, Francisco Garcia-Sanchez, Rafael Martinez-Font, Pilar Legua, Pablo Melgarejo
Summary: The threat of depletion of world peat bogs is driving the search for alternative agricultural substrates. The reuse of waste from economic activities, such as port sediments, is gaining attention. This study found that dredged port sediment can be a potential agricultural substrate for Purple Queen pomegranate trees.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katarzyna Angelika Gil, Paulina Nowicka, Aneta Wojdylo, Gabriele Serreli, Monica Deiana, Carlo Ignazio Giovanni Tuberoso
Summary: This study evaluated the antioxidant activity and inhibition of targeted digestive enzymes of original smoothies made from strawberry tree fruit puree and apple juice enriched with various fruits. The results showed that the addition of certain fruits increased the antioxidant activity and ability to scavenge reactive oxygen species. The smoothies also exhibited inhibitory activity on alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase. The total polyphenol content ranged between 535.75 mg/100 g fw and 635.96 mg/100 g fw, with Acca sellowiana providing the highest amount. Flavan-3-ols were the dominant phenolic compounds, while only smoothies enriched with Crocus sativus showed a high amount of anthocyanins. These original smoothies have potential as nutraceuticals due to their favorable antioxidant compound profile.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Maria Angeles Forner-Giner, Paola Sanchez-Bravo, Francisca Hernandez, Amparo Primo-Capella, Marina Cano-Lamadrid, Pilar Legua
Summary: Mandarin production has increased due to its ease of peeling, aroma, and content of bioactive compounds. The study aimed to investigate the influence of different rootstocks on the volatile composition of Clemenules mandarin. A total of 71 volatile compounds were identified, with limonene being the main compound. The results showed that certain rootstocks had higher concentrations of volatile compounds in the mandarin juice.
Review
Agronomy
Lucia Andreu-Coll, Marina Cano-Lamadrid, Leontina Lipan, David Lopez-Lluch, Esther Sendra, Francisca Hernandez
Summary: This article evaluates the influence of organic agronomic practices on pomegranate cultivation, specifically focusing on soil health improvement and fruit quality enhancement. The studies indicate that organic manure, both exclusively or in combination with mineral fertilizers, is suitable for meeting the requirements of pomegranate crops and reducing the use of mineral fertilizers. Moreover, organic manures improve soil health, as well as enhance growth and yield in pomegranate crops. Pomegranate fruits grown under organic conditions exhibit higher levels of fruit quality parameters and bioactive compounds. However, further scientific evidence is needed to confirm these findings.
Article
Horticulture
Pablo Melgarejo, Damaris Nunez-Gomez, Francisca Hernandez, Rafael Martinez-Font, Vicente Lidon Noguera, Juan Jose Martinez-Nicolas, Pilar Legua
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of cultivation conditions on the compositional characteristics of 'Verna' lemons using metabolomic identification techniques. The results showed that the rootstock had a significant impact on the metabolites related to energy metabolism, affecting fruit development and metabolic pathways.
Article
Horticulture
Jose Miguel Garcia-Garvi, Luis Noguera-Artiaga, Francisca Hernandez, Antonio Jose Perez-Lopez, Armando Burgos-Hernandez, Angel A. Carbonell-Barrachina
Summary: Olive oil, a basic product in the Mediterranean diet, is increasingly popular worldwide due to its nutritional value. However, the drought in Mediterranean countries necessitates water control mechanisms to restrict water supply without compromising product quality. This study analyzed the impact of deficit irrigation on olive oil, showing that it leads to oil that is more favored by consumers, with higher concentrations of aromatic compounds, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and antioxidant capacity.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hanan Issa-Issa, Francisca Hernandez, David Lopez-Lluch, Reyhan Selin Uysal, Angel A. Carbonell-Barrachina
Summary: Authenticity and traceability are critical issues in the food industry, particularly in the context of wine adulteration. Fondillon, as one of the most important Spanish wines, is prone to adulteration due to its limited production and high price. This study aimed to identify potential markers of Fondillon adulteration by mixing it with other Monastrell wines.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Dawid Skrzypczak, Krzysztof Trzaska, Filip Gil, Yash Chawla, Katarzyna Mikula, Grzegorz Izydorczyk, Mateusz Samoraj, Karolina Tkacz, Igor Turkiewicz, Konstantinos Moustakas, Katarzyna Chojnacka
Summary: The study developed a technology for creating granular fertilizers containing amino acids from food waste digestate, and investigated its effects on cucumber plants under different conditions. Economic analysis was also conducted.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jessica Brzezowska, Aneta Wojdylo, Paulina Nowicka, Igor Piotr Turkiewicz, Karolina Tkacz, Anna Michalska-Ciechanowska
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the role of phenolics and amino acids from fruits like Japanese quince, rosehip, haskap berry, and blackcurrant in modifying the antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antiglycation potential of freeze-dried powders. The results highlight the importance of the composition of phenolics and amino acids in determining the functional properties of powdered fruit products.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Joana Ferreira, Karolina Tkacz, Igor Piotr Turkiewicz, Maria Isabel Santos, Adriana Belas, Ana Lima, Aneta Wojdylo, Isabel Sousa
Summary: The main goal of this research was to investigate the influence of particle size on the characteristics of pear pomace flour and the impact of different pre-treatment methods on its phenolic content and bioactivities. The study found that the two-step extraction method yielded higher antioxidant activity and antibacterial potential.
