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Plant Sciences
Nusrat Bibi, Munir H. Shah, Nadeem Khan, Abdulrahman Al-Hashimi, Mohamed Soliman Elshikh, Akhtar Iqbal, Shakeel Ahmad, Arshad Mehmood Abbasi
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the impact of growing conditions on total phenolic and total flavonoid contents, and in vitro antioxidant potential in different onion varieties. The results showed that the cultivation location, climatic conditions, and soil properties significantly affected the nutritional composition and antioxidant capacity of onions.
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Food Science & Technology
Cristian Torres-Leon, Barbara de Azevedo Ramos, T. Maria dos Santos Correia, G. Maria Carneiro-da-Cunha, Nathiely Ramirez-Guzman, C. Luiz Alves, A. Fabio Brayner, Juan Ascacio-Valdes, B. Olga Alvarez-Perez, N. Cristobal Aguilar
Summary: This study investigated the antioxidant and anti-Staphylococcus aureus activity of mango seed extracts obtained through different extraction methods. The extracts showed potent antioxidant and antibacterial properties, suggesting their potential use as natural agents. HPLC-MS analysis revealed the presence of multiple polyphenolic compounds in the extracts.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Anand Babu Perumal, Reshma B. Nambiar, Periyar Selvam Sellamuthu, Rotimi Sadiku Emmanuel
Summary: The combined application of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) with essential oil vapours was effective in extending the shelf life of Banganapalli and Totapuri mango fruits, reducing disease incidence and maintaining fruit quality. Thyme oil treatment showed the highest improvement in shelf life, followed by Cinnamon and Clove essential oils.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Agronomy
Aida Albu, Razvan-Mihail Radu-Rusu, Daniel Simeanu, Cristina-Gabriela Radu-Rusu, Ioan Mircea Pop
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the chemical composition of Romanian raw monofloral honey and found that the phenolic and flavonoid compounds in honey have antioxidant potential, which is correlated with color intensity, ash content, and electrical conductivity. These findings demonstrate the importance of honey in human nutrition and health.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Norhasnida Zawawi, Pei Juin Chong, Nurul Nadhirah Mohd Tom, Nurkhairina Solehah Saiful Anuar, Salma Malihah Mohammad, Norra Ismail, Arif Zaidi Jusoh
Summary: Studies indicate that vitamins in honey do not contribute to its antioxidant capacity, while the content of phenolic acids and flavonoids does have an impact on honey's antioxidant activity.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fhatuwani Thovhogi, Godwin Richard Ainamensa Mchau, Eastonce Tendayi Gwata, Nombasa Ntushelo
Summary: Spider plant is an important leafy vegetable rich in minerals and phenolic compounds, with exotic genotypes generally superior to local genotypes in terms of mineral composition. Swiss chard has significantly higher levels of certain minerals, while spider plant genotypes vary in antioxidant capacity and phenolic content. The main flavonoid in spider plant leaves is quercetin-3-rutinoside, with a positive correlation between total phenolic content and flavonoids.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Eleni Kakouri, Dimitra Daferera, Panayiotis Trigas, Despina Charalambous, Maria Pantelidou, Petros A. Tarantilis, Charalabos D. Kanakis
Summary: Hypericum perforatum, an herb with a long history of use, has over-the-counter treatment options for depression. The genus has around 500 species, with antimicrobial resistance becoming a concern as available treatment options become less effective. In this study, nine Hypericum species were examined for their antimicrobial activity and phenolic and flavonoid content.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Guadalupe Yeraldin Medina-Saavedra, Jose Andres Herrera-Corredor, Yamill Vargas-Rivera, Oscar Valeriano Sanchez-Valera, Adan Cabal-Prieto, Witoon Prinyawiwatkul, Emmanuel de Jesus Ramirez-Rivera, Lorena Guadalupe Ramon-Canul
Summary: The study evaluated the biological activity of mango leaf extracts from different varieties and their formulation into beverages. Results showed that certain mango leaf extracts had high antioxidant activity and enzyme inhibition, and the beverages were well received by consumers in terms of sensory properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ana Carolina Barbosa Ribeiro, Arcelina Pacheco Cunha, Larissa Morais Ribeiro da Silva, Adriano Lincoln Albuquerque Mattos, Edy Sousa de Brito, Men de Sa Moreira de Souza Filho, Henriette Monteiro Cordeiro de Azeredo, Nagila Maria Pontes Silva Ricardo
Summary: The study aimed to prepare active films from pectin and polyphenol-rich extracts from mango peels. The methanolic extract showed better antioxidant and antibacterial properties, leading to lower water vapor permeability and higher antioxidant activity in the films. The developed films present a promising alternative for food packaging applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kurnia Rahayu Purnomo Sari, Zullies Ikawati, Retno Danarti, Triana Hertiani
Summary: The microtiter plate assay is a potentially useful method for determining TPC and TFC in medicinal plant extracts. The results showed no significant differences in TPC and TFC content detected between the microplate and conventional methods.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Bitasta Mandal, Swati Madan, Sayeed Ahmad, Arun K. Sharma, Mohd Hafizur Rehman Ansari
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the in vivo antiurolithic efficacy of an ethyl acetate fraction of Aerva lanata (EAFAL) derived from the hydromethanolic extract of its aerial parts. EAFAL demonstrated a significant antiurolithic effect by restoring the balance between urinary promoters and inhibitors, ameliorating urinary pH and alleviating abnormal levels of serum and renal parameters. Phytochemical analysis showed evidence of phenolic components and flavonoids, confirming the beneficial role of EAFAL in ameliorating urolithiasis induced abnormalities.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Ziggiju Mesenbet Birhanie, Aiping Xiao, Dawei Yang, Siqi Huang, Chao Zhang, Lining Zhao, Liangliang Liu, Jianjun Li, Anguo Chen, Huijuan Tang, Li Chang, Gen Pan, Cuiping Zhang, Ashok Biswas, Susmita Dey, Defang Li, Yong Deng
Summary: Kenaf, a plant rich in bioactive compounds, has been found to exhibit antioxidant and antibacterial activities in leaf extracts. Some genotypes showed higher antioxidant activity, suggesting they can be used as natural antioxidants and antimicrobials in the food industry.
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Plant Sciences
Karolina Grabowska, Kinga Amanowicz, Pawel Pasko, Irma Podolak, Agnieszka Galanty
Summary: Different extraction techniques, solvents, and processing times were studied for their impact on the content of phenolic compounds in Glechoma hederacea L. herb extracts. It was found that the HRE/ethanol and I/ME-water procedures were optimal for obtaining extracts rich in bioactive phenolics, which exhibited high antioxidant activity and were non-toxic to normal human cells.
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Food Science & Technology
Areeya Laophongphit, Surasak Siripornadulsil, Wilailak Siripornadulsil
Summary: The pulp, juice, and pomace of yellow fruits are rich in bioactive compounds. Pulp, with its high antioxidant activity, was chosen for further processing. Treatment with pectinase and heat increased phenolic content but did not affect carotenoid content and antioxidant capacity in Mahachanok mango pulp. Fermentation with lactic acid bacteria significantly enhanced phenolic levels and antioxidant activity. Lacticaseibacillus paracasei OR1 showed effective growth in fermented mango pulp, leading to increased phenolic content, reduced contamination, and improved proline antioxidant content.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Nadia Zaki Shaban, Mohammad Mohammad Zaki, Fayed Koutb, Ahmed Alaa Abdul-Aziz, Ashraf Abdul-Hamid Elshehawy, Hany Mehany
Summary: The study evaluated the protective and therapeutic effects of mango pulp (M), eprosartan drug (E), and their combination (EM) against hepatotoxicity induced by thioacetamide (T). The results showed that all treatments significantly reduced T-induced hepatotoxicity by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and fibrosis markers. The combined treatment with M and E was less effective than treatment with M or E alone, indicating an anti-synergistic effect between them. Additionally, prophylactic treatment with M demonstrated a better effect in preventing T-induced hepatotoxicity compared to treatment with M after T injection.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
