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
Food Science & Technology
Srikanth Ponneganti, Upadhyayula Suryanarayana Murty, Chandrakant Bagul, Roshan M. Borkar, P. Radhakrishnananda
Summary: In this study, the chemical profile of Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis leaf extracts was analyzed, and their antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory potential were evaluated. The results showed that the chloroform extract had the highest total phenolic content and antioxidant activity, while the ethyl acetate extract exhibited the highest enzyme inhibition potential.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aleksandra Pieczykolan, Wioleta Pietrzak, Urszula Gawlik-Dziki, Renata Nowak
Summary: This study investigated the chemical composition of phenolic acid-rich fractions isolated from Aerva lanata herb and found potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic properties. Fraction FB displayed the highest antiradical activity and inhibition of enzymes, particularly showing great anti-diabetic potential. The bioactivities were closely related to the presence of phenolic acid compounds and total phenolic acid content.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yufeng Zhou, Yuanxiao Cao, Jiaxun Li, Osman Tuncay Agar, Colin Barrow, Frank Dunshea, Hafiz A. R. Suleria
Summary: In this study, different parts (pulp, peel, and seed) of two varieties of papaya (yellow-and red-fleshed) at different stages of ripeness (unripe and ripe) were characterized for their phenolic compounds using LC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS. The results showed that yellow-fleshed unripe papaya seed had the highest total phenolic content, red-fleshed ripe papaya peel exhibited the highest level of total tannin content, while red-fleshed unripe peel had the highest total flavonoid content. The experiment also identified 118 phenolic compounds in total, indicating that all parts of the papaya fruit are potential sources of phenolic compounds, especially the peel.
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
Kandasamy Saravanakumar, SeonJu Park, Arokia Vijaya Anand Mariadoss, Anbazhagan Sathiyaseelan, Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan, SeongJung Kim, Myeong-Hyeon Wang
Summary: This study investigated the chemical composition, antioxidant, and enzyme inhibitory activities of solvent extract and fractions of Stachys riederi var. japonica, as well as the effects of SJ-EAF in STZ induced type 2 diabetic mice. The results showed that SJ-EAF exhibited promising antidiabetic activity with good antioxidant properties and enzyme inhibitory effects without cytotoxicity, enhancing glucose uptake in cells.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
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
Plant Sciences
Gulderen Yilmaz, Nuraniye Eruygur, Gulnur Eksi Bona, Mehmet Bona, Mehmet Akdeniz, Mustafa Abdullah Yilmaz, Abdulselam Ertas
Summary: In this study, the methanol extracts of five Salvia taxa were investigated for their antioxidant activity and enzyme inhibitory potentials. The S. aytachii extract showed the highest total phenolic and flavonoid contents, suggesting its potential for further phytochemical research.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Huiji Zhou, Luxian Zhou, Bo Li, Rongcai Yue
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the in vitro biological potency of Dendrobium officinale flowers (DOF) and screen its active components. The results showed that DOF extract has potential antioxidant capacity, anti-cyclooxygenase2 (COX-2) effect, anti-glycation potency, and anti-aging effects. A total of 34 compounds were identified using UPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS, and the major potential antioxidants in DOF extract were determined through online ABTS radical analysis. Specific components in DOF and its active compound targeted related enzymes and highlighted their potential application in anti-aging.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kassim Bakar, Nilofar, Andilyat Mohamed, Lukasz Swiatek, Benita Hryc, Elwira Sieniawska, Barbara Rajtar, Claudio Ferrante, Luigi Menghini, Gokhan Zengin, Malgorzata Polz-Dacewicz
Summary: This study conducted comprehensive chemical profiling and biological tests of Vepris boiviniana extracts from different parts. The results indicate that the extracts have potential antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and cytotoxicity activities, making them promising for cancer treatment.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zifan Liu, Linghong Shi, Yunyang Qi, Colin J. Barrow, Frank R. Dunshea, Hafiz A. R. Suleria
Summary: Kiwifruit peels have the highest content of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity compared to the pulp and cores, making them a potential source of antioxidants. This study provides valuable information on the waste parts of kiwifruit for the industry, guiding its utilization in the food and pharmacological aspects.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Vigasini Subbiah, Xinyu Duan, Osman Tuncay Agar, Frank R. Dunshea, Colin J. Barrow, Hafiz A. R. Suleria
Summary: This study compares the phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities of fresh and dried seaweeds from five different brown seaweeds. The results provide important insights for the drying and extraction of phenolic compounds in industries such as food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Natwasan Jeytawan, Sumed Yadoung, Peerapong Jeeno, Pichamon Yana, Kunrunya Sutan, Warangkana Naksen, Malaiporn Wongkaew, Sarana Rose Sommano, Surat Hongsibsong
Summary: The study showed that Gymnema inodorum from Northern Thailand has high antioxidant and phytochemical potential, with anti-inflammatory effects, especially in baked leaf extracts.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Simiao Fan, Yunyang Qi, Linghong Shi, Marcella Giovani, Nur Afifah Ahmad Zaki, Siwei Guo, Hafiz Ansar Rasul Suleria
Summary: Avocados are an important fruit in our diet, but many avocados become defective during transportation and are rejected by consumers. However, rejected avocado pulp still contains high phenolic content that can be utilized in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Minghang Chu, Rana Dildar Khan, Ying Zhou, Osman Tuncay Agar, Colin J. Barrow, Frank R. Dunshea, Hafiz A. R. Suleria
Summary: In this study, ten mushroom species were analyzed for their phenolic content and antioxidant activity. The results showed that most of the mushroom varieties had high phenolic content and strong antioxidant activity, with shiitake mushrooms standing out in particular. The research also identified 22 phenolic compounds in the mushroom samples. These findings provide a scientific basis for the use of mushrooms in functional foods and other industries.
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
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
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
Agronomy
Belen Carceles Rodriguez, Victor Hugo Duran Zuazo, Juan Francisco Herencia Galan, Leontina Lipan, Miguel Soriano, Francisca Hernandez, Esther Sendra, Angel Antonio Carbonell-Barrachina, Baltasar Galvez Ruiz, Ivan Francisco Garcia-Tejero
Summary: The study analyzed the effects of different soil management strategies on soil properties, yield, and almond quality in an organic rainfed almond orchard. The results showed that the use of legume cover improved soil properties and had a positive impact on soil health. The almond yield was not significantly affected by the soil management strategies, but the strategy with legume cover increased almond antioxidant activity and total polyphenol content, improving their nutritional value.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Joanna Niewiadomska, Monika Kasztura, Izabela Janus, Elzbieta Chelmecka, Dominika Marta Stygar, Piotr Frydrychowski, Aneta Wojdylo, Agnieszka Noszczyk-Nowak
Summary: This study investigates the cardioprotective role of polyphenols in pomegranate peels in a rat model of metabolic syndrome. The results show that supplementation with pomegranate peel extract increases antioxidant activity and reduces oxidative stress levels. However, it does not have a significant effect on heart failure biomarkers and tissue structure.
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.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Jesus Clemente-Villalba, Francisco Burlo, Francisca Hernandez, Angel A. Carbonell-Barrachina
Summary: Wild Edible Plants (WEPs) have high potential in terms of sustainability, nutritional value, socioeconomic importance, and short-term use in the agri-food industry. Consumption of 100-200g of certain WEPs can cover up to 50% of the recommended daily intake of proteins and fiber, while also serving as a natural source of macro- and micro-minerals.
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
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
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Martyna Rybak, Aneta Wojdylo
Summary: This study aimed to determine the content of phenolic compounds, carbohydrates, and organic acids and their potential biological activities in 43 Prunus domestica cultivars. The cultivars varied in their composition and the highest total phenolic content was found in S2, S11, and S16, while the lowest was in S42, S35, and S20. Cv. S11 had the highest antioxidant potential and P. domestica fruits showed inhibitory activities against several enzymes. Due to its abundance of bioactive compounds, P. domestica offers health-promoting benefits and may prevent diseases.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Katarzyna Angelika Gil, Paulina Nowicka, Aneta Wojdylo, Carlo Ignazio Giovanni Tuberoso
Summary: In this study, original smoothies made with persimmon fruit puree and apple juice, enriched with Arbutus unedo fruits, Myrtus communis purple berry extract, Acca sellowiana, and Crocus sativus petal juice, were evaluated for their polyphenol composition, antioxidant activity, and inhibition on digestive enzymes over six months of storage. The results showed a decrease in polyphenol content, especially anthocyanins, and antioxidant activity during storage. The inhibitory activity on digestive enzymes, particularly a-glucosidase and pancreatic lipase, was also negatively affected by time storage. It is recommended to develop appropriate storage strategies to preserve the properties of these smoothies.
Article
Agronomy
Belen Carceles Rodriguez, Leontina Lipan, Victor Hugo Duran Zuazo, Miguel Soriano Rodriguez, Esther Sendra, Angel Antonio Carbonell-Barrachina, Francisca Hernandez, Juan Francisco Herencia Galan, Alfredo Emilio Rubio-Casal, Ivan Francisco Garcia-Tejero
Summary: The study compares the impacts of conventional and organic production systems on almond yield and quality. The findings show that the organic system has positive effects on certain nut quality parameters, with slight decreases in almond yield compared to the conventional system. The study highlights the potential benefits of organic production in terms of higher-quality almonds with beneficial phytochemical content.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Monika Siniawska, Aneta Wojdylo
Summary: In this study, a polyphenolic preparation from passion fruit epicarp extract was analyzed to identify and quantify its polyphenolic compounds. The preparation showed significant antidiabetic, cholinesterase inhibitory, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. The results indicated that the passion fruit epicarp extract is rich in various polyphenolic compounds and has potential therapeutic effects.
