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Plant Sciences
Bhargav Veluru, Rajiv Kumar, K. S. Shivashankara, T. Usha Bharathi, T. Manjunatha Rao, Anuradha Sane, T. K. Roy, D. V. Sudhakar Rao
Summary: Anthocyanins, as biocolorants, have great potential in various industries. This study investigated the pigment composition responsible for flower color in China aster. The results revealed the presence of three primary anthocyanidins in China aster, and the Arka Violet Cushion genotype showed the highest anthocyanin content, making it a potential commercial source for bio color synthesis.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cole Cochran, Katelyn Martin, Daniel Rafferty, Jennifer Choi, Angela Leontyev, Akanksh Shetty, Sonali Kurup, Prasanth Puthanveetil
Summary: This study reveals the impact of apigenin and chrysin on cellular transcriptome and metabolome, demonstrating their diverse therapeutic potential. Apigenin possesses anti-inflammatory and vasorelaxant properties, while chrysin inhibits protein and pyrimidine synthesis and downregulates gluconeogenesis pathways. Both flavonoids also downregulate cholesterol and uric acid synthesis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Prasanth Puthanveetil, Xiaoli Kong, Stefan Braese, Gabor Voros, Wendy Ann Peer
Summary: The study revealed two structurally related flavonoid compounds, Apigenin and Chrysin, which exhibited moderate blocking ability of cholesterol biosynthesis pathway. However, the potential effects of these compounds on embryonic health at higher concentrations require further investigation.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kivaandra Dayaa Rao Ramarao, Chandran Somasundram, Zuliana Razali, Wijenthiran Kunasekaran, Tan Li Jin, Sabri Musa, Vijayan Manickam Achari
Summary: This study investigated the cytotoxicity of Moringa oleifera (MOL) on human Wharton's Jelly mesenchymal stem cells (hWJMSCs) and its effects on gene expression. The results showed that MOL inhibited cell proliferation in a dose-dependent manner and induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. This study provides important baseline information for future research on the potential use of MOL in combination with mesenchymal stem cells for clinical applications.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Waqas Alam, Carmine Rocca, Haroon Khan, Yaseen Hussain, Michael Aschner, Anna De Bartolo, Nicola Amodio, Tommaso Angelone, Wai San Cheang
Summary: Metabolic syndrome and its associated disorders are prevalent globally. Studies have shown promising efficacy of isolated pure compounds from medicinal plant extracts, such as the natural bioactive flavonoid apigenin, in the treatment of metabolic syndrome. Apigenin exerts protective effects attributed to its antioxidant action and has shown potential in preventing and treating metabolic syndrome.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Nicole M. Desmet, Kalyani Dhusia, Wenjie Qi, Andrea I. Doseff, Sudin Bhattacharya, Assaf A. Gilad
Summary: Synthetic Biology has emerged as a new discipline in recent years, where cellular devices replace functions traditionally performed by electronic devices. A major challenge in the field is the crosstalk between cellular signaling pathways, but utilizing specific promoters and ligands has led to the successful creation of a synthetic gene off switch.
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Plant Sciences
Jorge Rencoret, Ana Gutierrez, Gisela Marques, Jose C. del Rio, Yuki Tobimatsu, Pui Ying Lam, Marta Perez-Boada, Francisco Javier Ruiz-Duenas, Jose M. Barrasa, Angel T. Martinez
Summary: In this study, lignin-like fractions were isolated from various ancient plants and their structures were characterized using different analytical methods. While marker compounds characteristic of lignin units were found in most samples, there were differences in lignin structures among different plant species.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Judie Magura, Roshila Moodley, Kaminee Maduray, Irene Mackraj
Summary: The study isolated hesperidin, luteolin, and apigenin from the methanolic extract of Eriocephalus africanus for the first time and found that these flavonoids exhibited dose-dependent cytotoxicity against various cancer cell lines. Hesperidin and luteolin were more effective against MCF-7 cells, while apigenin showed the highest cytotoxic activity against HepG2 cells. This suggests that E. africanus could be a potential source of natural anticancer agents for the development of new therapeutics.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abeer Aldbass, Musarat Amina, Nawal M. Al Musayeib, Ramesa Shafi Bhat, Sara Al-Rashed, Najat Marraiki, Rania Fahmy, Afaf El-Ansary
Summary: The study found that three medicinal plant extracts have a protective effect against glutamate-induced RGC death, which may be beneficial for treating neurodegenerative diseases. Cell experiments showed that these extracts had no significant effect on cell viability, making them suitable for treating neurological conditions related to excitotoxicity and oxidative stress.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Kaixuan Jia, Xiaoling Zhang, Yijiang Meng, Shuqi Liu, Xiaoqing Liu, Taixin Yang, Chunxiu Wen, Lingdi Liu, Shujun Ge
Summary: This study measured the total flavonoid content of Aster tataricus roots at different developmental stages and conducted an integrated analysis of transcriptome and metabolome. The results identified flavonoid compositions and key genes involved in flavonoid biosynthesis in A. tataricus roots, providing valuable information for understanding the mechanism of flavonoid biosynthesis.
JOURNAL OF PLANT RESEARCH
(2023)
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Cell Biology
Waheed Shabbir, Keun-Hang Susan Yang, Bassem Sadek, Murat Oz
Summary: The study showed that polyhydroxy flavonoids can enhance Ca2+ transients mediated by alpha 7 nACh receptors, suggesting potential clinical applications in treating various human diseases such as pain, inflammation, and neural disorders.
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Agricultural Engineering
Chao-Ran Li, Liu-Xiu Yang, Zi-Fan Guo, Hua Yang, Ying Zhang, You-Mei Wang, Guan-Zhong Zhang, Ping Li, Wen Gao
Summary: In this study, an untargeted metabolomics strategy was used to analyze the metabolome differences in Cannabis leaves collected from different provinces, revealing specific flavonoids and cannabinoids. Flavonoid glucuronides were more abundant in leaves from Xinjiang and Qinghai, while flavonoid glycosides were more prevalent in those from Sichuan.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Javier Fernandez, Blanca Silvan, Rodrigo Entrialgo-Cadierno, Claudio J. Villar, Raffaele Capasso, Jose Antonio Uranga, Felipe Lombo, Raquel Abalo
Summary: Flavonoids, with diverse pharmacological properties, show potential effects against cancer cells, especially xanthohumol displaying the best antitumor activity, even surpassing 5-FU. Some flavonoids, like apigenin and luteolin, may have a synergistic effect when combined with 5-FU, offering promising treatment options for CRC.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Xiangping Liu, Mengying Ran, Huimin Xia, Mingjun Deng
Summary: This study comprehensively and systematically evaluated the qualities of DEMs (AW3D, ASTER, SRTM, and TanDEM-X) in China. The results showed that TanDEM-X had the highest stability and accuracy, while ASTER exhibited the worst accuracy. The study also found relationships between DEM accuracy, slope aspect, and land cover type.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Tariq, Shehnaz Noor, Sehrish Sarfaraz, Shabbir Muhammad, Khurshid Ayub
Summary: In this study, the structural and chemical properties of the flavonoid compounds Apigenin and Kaempferol were investigated using density functional theory (DFT). The results showed that Apigenin and Kaempferol exhibited excellent correlation with experimental spectra in terms of electronic and vibrational properties. Non-covalent interactions were found between these phytochemicals and toxic gases such as NH3 and HCOOH, as revealed by interaction energy analysis. The study also demonstrated that Kaempferol had the highest sensing ability towards HCOOH, as indicated by the highest equilibrium constant (Kint) value for the Kaempferol-HCOOH complex. Furthermore, the flavonoids were found to act as chemosensors for the selective detection of formic acid over ammonia.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Veluru Bhargav, Rajiv Kumar, Anuradha Sane, T. Manjunatha Rao, T. Usha Bharathi, K. S. Shiva Shankara, D. C. Lakshmana Reddy
Summary: This study evaluated genetic diversity in China aster genotypes using cross-species SSR markers, indicating their potential application in China aster crop improvement. The findings support the use of these markers for marker-trait association mapping in population studies.
ISRAEL JOURNAL OF PLANT SCIENCES
(2021)
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Agricultural Engineering
Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
Summary: Expenditure isolation of lignin and the understanding of its structural variations during different isolation processes are crucial for the high-value utilization of lignin. This study proposed a green deep eutectic solvent (DES) consisting of choline chloride, ethylene glycol, and 4-chlorobenzene sulfonic acid for rapid lignin separation from poplar. The structural variations of DES lignin and its relationship with alkali pre-extraction of hemicellulose were investigated. The results showed that alkali pretreatment enhanced the DES separation of lignin and promoted the cleavage of specific linkages, resulting in reduced molecular weight and thermal stability of isolated DES lignin. Moreover, DES lignin obtained from integrated utilization displayed higher purity and S/G ratio compared to lignin obtained from direct DES treatment.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Yuping Li, Ziyan Xie, Yun Huang, Jiangyi Zeng, Chao Yang, Ling Yuan, Ying Wang, Yongqing Li
Summary: In this study, the characteristic flavonoids (CFs) of three licorice species were identified through integrated metabolic and transcriptomic analysis. The key regulators of CF biosynthesis were also identified. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the biosynthesis of CFs and future breeding of Glycyrrhiza varieties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating fully bio-based epoxy vitrimers using peach gum and itaconic acid, which exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermostability. The materials were characterized and the self-healing and recycling capabilities were evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential of using these materials for sustainable industrial applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Mohsen Sabzi-Nojadeh, Mohammad Pouresmaeil, Mina Amani, Mehdi Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Filippo Maggi
Summary: This study shows that inoculating Summer savory plants with endophytic fungus Trichoderma harzianum can improve plant growth and increase salt tolerance. The fungus enhances growth, restores chlorophyll and antioxidant levels, reduces harmful substances, and increases proline and soluble sugar levels, thereby increasing crop productivity in saline conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Yu Liu, Lei Li, Aichen Zhao, Xiuming Song, Lulu Wei, Mengdi Fang, Chuchu Zheng, Xiaodong Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of peppermint essential oil microcapsules on the unpleasant odor emissions from wax oil coated wood products. The results show that microcapsules can improve the time and stability of odor release.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
Summary: This study assessed land suitability for rapeseed production using topography, climate, and soil data by analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System (MFIS). The study area covered land in the Diyarbakir province of southeastern Turkiye. The results indicated the proportions of different land suitability classes and showed the compatibility of AHP and MFIS methods in assessing suitability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
Summary: In this study, hollow and solid lignin nanoparticles were synthesized through self-assembly and their application in PVA nanocomposite films was investigated. The results showed that the presence of hollow lignin nanoparticles in the films resulted in a room-like network structure, while the solid lignin nanoparticles induced different structural changes. The inclusion of LNPs improved the mechanical properties of the films, and both types of LNPs exhibited good hydrophobicity.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Marcos Vinicius Silva de Andrade, Simone Ribeiro Lucho, Renato Delmondez de Castro, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, commonly known as stevia, is a widely cultivated shrub with highly sweetening metabolites. It has gained significant interest in the food and beverage industries due to its extremely sweet taste and various health benefits. Researchers are currently focused on studying biotechnological strategies to enhance the biosynthesis of stevia plant metabolites for improved cultivation and production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
Summary: This study investigated the properties of Arundo donax as a building material and found that it has strong adaptability, high hygroscopicity, and unique sound absorption behavior. The mechanical tests also demonstrated the applicability of the Arundo donax-based composite. This opens up new possibilities for the further application of Arundo donax-based materials.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Stiina Kotiranta, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Titta Kotilainen, Pauliina Palonen
Summary: The effect of light spectra, particularly far-red and short wavelength radiation, on the growth and secondary metabolites of cannabis is significant. Altering the R:FR ratio can increase the concentration and yield of secondary metabolites, while short wavelength radiation does not significantly affect plant morphology and secondary metabolite concentrations.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Xuze Liu, Fangmin Liang, Jinyuan Cheng, Xuelian Zhou, Jia Wang, Guigan Fang, Kuizhong Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Chen Huang, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: A novel Na2S-facilitated DES pretreatment method was proposed to fractionate moso bamboo, which achieved high lignin removal and preserved most cellulose and hemicellulose with excellent enzymatic digestibility.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Zechun Ren, Xinyuan Zhou, Kejiao Ding, Tong Ji, Hao Sun, Xiang Chi, Yunzhao Wei, Min Xu
Summary: This study prepared a thermal/magnetic/light-triggered multi-stimuli responsive shape memory polymer composite with excellent properties by adding magnetic nanoparticles into a polyurethane composite. The composite showed high shape recovery rate, fast response behavior, and suitability for 3D printing. Controllable external stimuli allowed for dynamic, remote, and precise control of 4D transformations. This work is significant for the design of smart materials and devices.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
Summary: The higher heating value (HHV) and elemental composition are important properties of biomass, and their prediction using proximate and ultimate analysis is accurate.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Xiaohan Chen, Xianke Wang, Lili Shang, Xinxin Ma, Changhua Fang, Benhua Fei, Huanrong Liu, Shuqin Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the comprehensive characterization of the three-dimensional (3D) structure of bamboo parenchyma and the evaluation of its tensile and compressive properties, as well as the analysis of its failure mechanisms. The study found that the measured tensile strength and elastic modulus of the parenchyma tissue are 48.81 MPa and 706.48 MPa, respectively. Compression failure modes in parenchyma tissue encompass compression bending and cell fracture, shear failure of the middle lamella, and detachment and debonding of the cell wall.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
Summary: This study explored the formation mechanism of agarwood induced by fungus and its potential application in high-quality and high-yielding agarwood production. The results showed that the transition layer played a critical role in the continuous accumulation of agarwood, and the parenchyma cells of the xylem rays and interxylary phloem were the main action site of fungus. The accumulation and distribution of chemical composition in different layers were also investigated. The study identified the drivers of specific compounds and provided a theoretical foundation for future agarwood production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)