Article
Emergency Medicine
Christopher Raciti, Melba Blanzaco, Jeffrey Bernstein
Summary: This case report describes a 74-year-old female with chronic kidney disease and diabetes mellitus who developed intractable hiccups and deteriorated rapidly after consuming starfruit. Despite receiving multiple rounds of hemodialysis, the patient did not survive. This is the first reported fatality due to starfruit ingestion in the U.S., highlighting the need for better understanding and guidelines for the treatment of starfruit toxicity.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaolin Zhang, Xiuli Liu, Luhui Qin, Chao Tang, Yu Huo, Jinbin Wei, Ming Chen, Yutong Gao, Xiaoping Zhang, Yani Wu, Yongxiang Zhao, Renbin Huang, Liping Zhong, Bing Wang
Summary: Liposomes are widely used for drug delivery in tumor treatment due to their ability to enhance anti-tumor efficacy and reduce side effects. This study evaluated the tumor-targeted liposomes HA/TN-DLP for delivering the drug DMDD. HA/TN-DLP showed high stability and controllable drug loading, and exhibited superior cell uptake behavior and inhibition of breast cancer compared to free DMDD. The significantly enhanced anti-tumor effect demonstrated the potential of HA/TN-DLP as a promising tumor-targeting agent.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Yulin Hu, Dequan Sun, Huigang Hu, Xuedong Zuo, Tong Xia, Jianghui Xie
Summary: Artificially induced polyploid crops generally exhibit improved agronomic characteristics, such as increased vigor and larger fruit size. However, polyploid plants may show reduced flower numbers and abnormal pollen structures in some cases.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Ingrid A. de Moraes, Luis J. P. Cruz-Tirado, Douglas Fernandes Barbin
Summary: This study utilized a portable NIR spectrometer combined with chemometrics to assess the physicochemical properties and classify the maturity stage of carambola. Through analysis and modeling of the samples, accurate results were obtained.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sultan A. M. Saghir, Mahfoudh A. M. Abdulghani, Reem S. Alruhaimi, Ahmad F. Ahmeda, Naif A. Al-Gabri, Saleh A. M. A. Alomaisi, Amirin Sadikun, Vikneswaran Murugaiyah, Ayman M. Mahmoud
Summary: This study evaluated the toxicity of the methanolic extract of A. carambola leaves (MEAC) in rats. The results showed that MEAC was safe up to a dose of 5000 mg/kg and did not have toxic effects on the rats.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chengru Li, Na Dong, Liming Shen, Meng Lu, Junwen Zhai, Yamei Zhao, Lei Chen, Zhiting Wan, Zhongjian Liu, Hui Ren, Shasha Wu
Summary: In this study, eight YABBY genes were identified and studied in the star fruit genome. The analysis included their phylogenetic relationships, gene characteristics, chromosome locations, and expression profiles. The results revealed that one of the genes, AcYABBY4, may have a specific role in regulating fruit size. These findings highlight the importance of further investigating the functions of YABBY genes in fruit development.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Kasun Lakmal, Pamodh Yasawardene, Umesh Jayarajah, Suranjith L. Seneviratne
Summary: Star fruit is considered to have various beneficial effects, such as antioxidant, hypoglycemic, hypotensive, hypocholesterolemic, and anti-inflammatory effects. However, overconsumption may lead to nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity. Factors influencing safe consumption levels include chronic diseases and consumption on an empty stomach. The transition point from beneficial effects to toxicity and the relationship between amount ingested and toxicity severity are still unclear and require further study.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hui-Ling Tan, Pei-Nee Koh, Azhar Mat Easa, Thuan-Chew Tan
Summary: This study evaluated the thermal inactivation kinetics of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) and peroxidase (POD) in starfruit juice. The results showed that PPO has higher heat resistance than POD during thermal processing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Biology
Abuzer Ali, Amena Ali, Musarrat Husain Warsi, Wasim Ahmad, Abu Tahir
Summary: Santolina chamaecyparissus is an important medicinal plant in the Mediterranean region with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, and antifungal properties. The ethyl acetate extract contains various chemical constituents and shows potential antidiabetic and anticancer activities. This study suggests the possible use of S. chamaecyparissus in the management of diabetes and human breast cancer.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Chandrima Mandal, Monica Jaiswal, S. John Don Bosco, S. Mythili
Summary: The purpose of this study was to improve the extraction process variables for phenolic and flavonoid compounds from freeze-dried Averrhoa carambola fruit powder. The conventional extraction methods were not ideal due to the heat destruction of the compounds, so ultrasound-assisted and microwave-assisted extraction techniques were used. The effects of solvent proportion, duration, and microwave power on the yield of phenolics and flavonoids were investigated and optimized.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qihua Lin, Qiuzhen Zhong, Zehuang Zhang
Summary: This study established a gene library from fruits of Averrhoa Carambola L. using RNA sequencing, identifying a total of 99,319 unigenes, including 10 AcSWEET genes. Through qRT-PCR, it was confirmed that AcSWEET2a/2b and AcSWEET16b may play a role in sugar transport during fruit ripening.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Maisa Siddiq Abduh, Sultan A. M. Saghir, Amir M. Al Hroob, Albandari Bin-Ammar, Ayat H. Al-Tarawni, Vikneswaran Murugaiyah, Ayman M. Mahmoud
Summary: This study assessed the anti-hyperlipidemic and antioxidant activities of different fractions of the methanolic extract of the star fruit's leaves. The ethyl acetate fraction showed the most effective anti-hyperlipidemic and antioxidant effects. The findings suggest that the leaves of the star fruit can be a safe alternative for individuals with compromised kidney function who are unable to consume the fruit.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Madhu Prakash Ganeshkar, Premakshi Hucharayappa Goder, Manisha Rajendra Mirjankar, Anjana Thatesh Gaddigal, Parashuram Shivappa, Chandrappa Mukappa Kamanavalli
Summary: The green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles using plant extracts as reducing agents has shown promise due to their natural potential to reduce metallic ions. In this study, cerium oxide nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using Averrhoa carambola leaf extract as a green reducing agent. The nanoparticles exhibited antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties.
INORGANIC AND NANO-METAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Trissa Saha, Mashrafi Bin Mobarak, Md Najem Uddin, Md Saiful Quddus, Mustafizur Rahman Naim, Nigar Sultana Pinky
Summary: In this study, copper (II) oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) were synthesized using Averrhoa carambola leaf extract for the first time, in order to meet the demand for green synthesis. The synthesized CuO NPs were characterized using various techniques, including XRD, XPS, FESEM, FTIR, DLS, zeta potential, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The results showed that the CuO NPs had a monoclinic crystalline phase with a crystallite size of 24.84 nm. The NPs exhibited antibacterial activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, with Salmonella typhi and Escherichia coli being the most susceptible strains.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luigi Mandrich, Antonia Valeria Esposito, Silvio Costa, Emilia Caputo
Summary: Plants, such as carrots, are valuable sources of drugs for cancer treatment. Carrots contain bioactive compounds that have significant health-promoting features. In this review, we explore the chemical composition and functional properties of different carrot subspecies, and focus on compounds with anticancer characteristics and their potential use in developing novel anticancer therapeutic strategies.