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Agricultural Engineering
Sujata S. Patil, Virendra K. Rathod
Summary: The study emphasized co-immobilization of two enzymes on magnetic nanoparticles for the pre-treatment of Curcuma longa powder, retaining maximum enzyme activity. By optimizing the process parameters, the combined effect of the prepared biocatalyst and low power ultrasound improved the extraction yield of curcuminoids. The prepared biocatalyst showed excellent reusability for up to 10 cycles and retained over 95% activity after storage for 30 days.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gal Slacek, Petra Kotnik, Azra Osmic, Vesna Postruznik, Zeljko Knez, Matjaz Finsgar, Masa Knez Marevci
Summary: This study investigated the chemical components and health benefits of turmeric using different extraction methods. Supercritical extracts had the highest phenolic content, while Soxhlet extracts had the highest proanthocyanidin content. UAE and supercritical extracts showed the highest antioxidant potential. Additionally, the study confirmed that turmeric, especially curcumin, is an excellent source of antioxidants that play a crucial role in reducing cellular stress by neutralizing free radicals.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hideki Kanda, Li Zhu, Wanying Zhu, Tao Wang
Summary: In this study, liquefied dimethyl ether (DME) was used to extract curcumin and antioxidants from highly moist, untreated turmeric. The extraction of curcumin using DME was higher compared to ethanol. DME did not destroy the cell walls or extract cellulose, but had a slightly lower extraction capacity for total phenolic compounds and a slightly lower antioxidant effect compared to ethanol.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Matteo Perini, Silvia Pianezze, Luca Ziller, Roberto Larcher, Roberto Pace
Summary: Curcuminoid complex, a popular natural antioxidant, is threatened by the proliferation of counterfeit products containing synthetic curcuminoids. The addition of synthetic curcuminoids in correct ratios is difficult to detect, increasing the need to identify this fraudulent practice.
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Li Yixuan, Majjid A. Qaria, Sethupathy Sivasamy, Sun Jianzhong, Zhu Daochen
Summary: The article introduces the medicinal value of curcumin and its production methods, including extraction, purification, synthesis, etc., and discusses the role of nanotechnology delivery systems in improving the bioavailability of curcumin. It also points out the problems of curcumin in pharmaceutical applications and the future prospects for development.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hoang Le-Tan, Thomas Fauster, Klara Haas, Henry Jaeger
Summary: In this study, different pre-treatment techniques were used to improve the recovery of curcuminoids in Curcuma longa. Acidic conditions and non-thermal pre-treatments such as pulsed electric field (PEF), high hydrostatic pressure (HPP), and ohmic heating (OH) showed significant improvement in curcuminoid recovery. Ultrasound (US) did not lead to increased release of curcuminoids. Non-thermal pre-treatments had less impact on extract color compared to extraction pH, with alkaline conditions reducing the lightness of the extract.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anabela S. Lorenzetti, Ezequiel Vidal, Maria F. Silva, Claudia Domini, Federico J. Gomez
Summary: A new family of fluorescent eutectic systems was successfully prepared using a novel method, and the extraction and determination of curcuminoids were achieved with high efficiency. The methodology proved to be more environmentally friendly than previous studies, showing great potential for Green Analytical Chemistry.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Margarita L. Alvarado-Noguez, Ana E. Matias-Reyes, Mario Perez-Gonzalez, Sergio A. Tomas, Claudia Hernandez-Aguilar, Flavio A. Dominguez-Pacheco, Jesus A. Arenas-Alatorre, Alfredo Cruz-Orea, Mauricio D. Carbajal-Tinoco, Jairo Galot-Linaldi, Elizabet Estrada-Muniz, Libia Vega-Loyo, Jaime Santoyo-Salazar
Summary: In this study, Curcuma longa L. extract was used to synthesize and directly coat magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles with a size of around 12 nm. The nanoparticles were then modified with a surface layer of polyphenol groups to enhance their bio-applications.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mastan Vali Dudekula, Venkatesan Kandasamy, Senthamizh Selvi Balaraman, Selva Babu Selvamani, Raveendran Muthurajan, Karthikeyan Adhimoolam, Bharani Manoharan, Senthil Natesan
Summary: This study unraveled the diversity among 200 Indian turmeric accessions based on rhizome yield traits and curcuminoids content. Results revealed large variability among turmeric accessions, and clustering and correlation studies were conducted to group the accessions and observe the relationship between traits. The study also identified superior germplasm with high curcuminoids content.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Verena Huber, Laurie Muller, Pierre Degot, Didier Touraud, Werner Kunz
Summary: A choline chloride + lactic acid (1:1) NADES was used to enhance the solubility and extraction power of curcumin in ethanol/triacetin mixtures. The ternary system showed significant nanostructures and a twofold increase in curcumin solubility, enabling more extraction cycles with less solvent required to achieve the same yield.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Humaira Ashraf, Masood Sadiq Butt, Iahtisham-Ul-Haq, Muhammad Nadeem, Rana Muhammad Aadil, Alexandru Vasile Rusu, Monica Trif
Summary: This study demonstrates that the modulation of hypercholesterolemia can be achieved through the use of microencapsulated curcumin, resulting in reduced cholesterol and triglyceride levels and increased high-density lipoproteins.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Farzad Rezaei, Mohammad H. Eikani, Ferial Nosratinia, Homayun Hassani Bidaroni
Summary: Subcritical solvent extraction (SSE) combined with ethanol-modified subcritical water extraction (SWE) was used to extract curcuminoids from turmeric. The influential factors, including temperature, flow rate, and ethanol concentration, were evaluated using response surface methodology. The optimal conditions were determined as 90 degrees C, 4 mL/min, and 25 wt% ethanol concentration, resulting in a yield of 4.12 wt%. Ethanol as a polarity-tuning parameter allowed for operations at lower temperatures, preventing thermal degradation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Isabel Quiros-Fallas, Felipe Vargas-Huertas, Silvia Quesada-Mora, Gabriela Azofeifa-Cordero, Krissia Wilhelm-Romero, Felipe Vasquez-Castro, Diego Alvarado-Corella, Andres Sanchez-Kopper, Mirtha Navarro-Hoyos
Summary: Curcuma longa rhizomes produced in Costa Rica contain a variety of polyphenols, including curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin, which have been found to possess important biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, antihypertensive, and anticoagulant effects. The study also demonstrates that the content of curcuminoids and antioxidant activity vary among different samples from different regions of Costa Rica.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pierre Degot, Verena Huber, Asmae El Maangar, Johannes Gramueller, Lea Rohr, Didier Touraud, Thomas Zemb, Ruth M. Gschwind, Werner Kunz
Summary: The study investigated a ternary solvent system composed of water/sodium salicylate/ethyl acetate for the extraction, solubilization, and stabilization of curcumin from Curcuma longa. Good extraction yields were achieved in the area of best solubility, while the protective effect of sodium salicylate on curcumin oxidation was found to be significant.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Debora dos Anjos Weber Luz, Ana Paula de Santi Rampazzo, Stephanie Carvalho Borges, Camila Quaglio Neves, Priscila Dayane de Freitas Santos, Nilza Cristina Buttow, Cassiano Pires, Rilton Alves de Freitas, Ciomar Aparecida Bersani Amado, Odinei Hess Goncalves, Maria Raquel Marcal Natali
Summary: Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are chronic gastrointestinal inflammatory diseases characterized by intestinal ulcerations. Curcuminoid nanoparticles extracted from Curcuma longa L. showed potential for treating experimental colitis in rats.
Article
Horticulture
Francisco Jose Domingues Neto, Cristine Vanz Borges, Giuseppina Pace Pereira Lima, Adilson Pimentel Junior, Gean Charles Monteiro, Ricardo Figueira, Waldemar Gastoni Venturini Filho, Igor Otavio Minatel, Mara Fernandes Moura, Marco Antonio Tecchio
Summary: This study quantified the biogenic amines and antioxidant activity in different varieties of grapes in Brazil. The results showed that the training system and genotype had an impact on the presence of amino compounds and antioxidants. It is recommended to use a high vertical shoot position system to improve certain biogenic amine levels.
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Fabiane Valentini Francisqueti-Ferron, Matheus Antonio Filiol Belin, Thiago Luiz Novaga Palacio, Artur Junio Togneri Ferron, Jessica Leite Garcia, Juliana Silva Siqueira, Erika Tiemi Nakandakare-Maia, Taynara Aparecida Vieira, Hugo Tadashi Kano, Fernando Moreto, Giuseppina Pace Pereira Lima, Camila Renata Correa, Igor Otavio Minatel
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between fructose consumption and biogenic amine (BA) levels, as well as the relationship with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. The results showed that fructose consumption led to metabolic syndrome, reduced tryptophan and 5-hydroxitryptophan levels, and increased histamine levels. Tryptophan, histamine, and dopamine were correlated with metabolic syndrome parameters.
ARQUIVOS BRASILEIROS DE CARDIOLOGIA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Giuseppina Pace Pereira Lima, Vladmir Eliodoro Costa, Aline Nunes, Leticia Silva Pereira Basilio, Cristine Vanz Borges, Gean Charles Monteiro, Igor Otavio Minatel, Juliana Celia Denadai, Ricardo Orsi, Fabio Vianello, Marcelo Maraschin
Summary: This study conducted the identification of biogenic amines and some precursor amino acids in 114 honey samples from different regions in Brazil, as well as the detection of honey adulteration through stable isotopes. The results showed the presence of serotonin in all samples, and melatonin in the majority of honey. Higher levels of L-Dopa, dopamine, and histamine were found in honey from certain regions. The stable isotope technique was crucial in detecting adulterated honey.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yikai Liu, Simone Molinari, Maria Chiara Dalconi, Luca Valentini, Maurizio Pietro Bellotto, Giorgio Ferrari, Roberto Pellay, Graziano Rilievo, Fabio Vianello, Gabriella Salviulo, Qiusong Chen, Gilberto Artioli
Summary: A geochemical model combined with parametric fitting techniques was used to investigate the solidification/stabilization mechanisms of Pb-rich pyrite ash in ordinary Portland cement and calcium aluminate cement. The study revealed that ettringite and calcium silicate hydrates have strong affinities for Pb under alkaline conditions. When the hydration products are unable to stabilize all the soluble Pb, part of it may be immobilized as Pb(OH)2. Hematite from pyrite ash and newly-formed ferrihydrite, along with anglesite and cerussite precipitation, are the main controlling factors of Pb under acidic and neutral conditions. This work provides valuable insights for the development of more sustainable mixture formulations in solid waste remediation.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Peyman Ebrahimi, Carlo Nicoletto, Paolo Sambo, Federica Tinello, Dasha Mihaylova, Anna Lante
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of fertilization techniques and grafting on polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activity and colorimetric parameters in cultivated eggplants. Fertilization alone significantly increased PPO activity, while fertilization combined with grafting decreased PPO activity. There was a significant positive correlation between PPO activity and the a* values of the eggplants. Additionally, eggplant slices exposed to room temperature for 60 minutes showed a significant increase in PPO activity and color parameters.
Article
Horticulture
Rafaelly Calsavara Martins, Sarita Leonel, Jackson Mirellys Azevedo Souza, Giuseppina Pace Pereira Lima, Magali Leonel, Fernando Ferrari Putti, Gean Charles Monteiro, Patricia Graosque uelguim Zuge, Gabriel Maluf Napoleao, Ricardo Figueira, Jaime Duarte Filho
Summary: The concentrations of bioactive compounds in orange juice are affected by different citrus scion/rootstock combinations. Packaging and storage can optimize the shelf life of freshly squeezed juice. The combination of 'Rubi' orange in both 'Rangpur' lime and 'Swingle' citrumelo rootstocks showed higher concentrations of ascorbic acid and dehydroascorbic acid. Overall, scions grafted onto 'Swingle' citrumelo rootstock had higher concentrations of ascorbic acid, dehydroascorbic acid, and some phenolic compounds. Phenolic compounds had the highest concentrations at the time of fruit extraction and decreased during storage. Dark packaging increased the levels of bioactive compounds in juices stored for longer periods. These findings can help diversify scion/rootstock cultivars to produce pasteurized orange juice with higher nutritional value.
Article
Horticulture
Carlo Nicoletto, Valentina Falcioni, Silvia Locatelli, Paolo Sambo
Summary: Soilless cultivation is a sustainable intensification practice with high resource use efficiency. Cold plasma applied to the nutrient solution in agriculture can increase safety and reduce chemical use. This study found that cold plasma positively affected nutrient depletion, yield, and quality traits of lettuce.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Graziano Rilievo, Alessandro Cecconello, Nima Fouladi Ghareshiran, Massimiliano Magro, Friedrich C. Simmel, Fabio Vianello
Summary: In recent years, noncoding RNA molecules have been discovered to play a potential role in gene regulation as components of endogenous DNA-RNA hybrid triplexes. These triplexes, which are involved in complex molecular signaling networks, hold the key to engineering biological computing components. In this study, researchers successfully constructed triplex-based molecular gates, including XOR, XNOR, and a threshold gate, through the transcription of a fluorogenic RNA aptamer. These biomolecular-integrated systems demonstrated precise modulation over a wide range of transcriptional outputs, showcasing the potential for developing molecular gates using DNA-RNA triplex nanostructures.
Article
Plant Sciences
Maysa Rocha Souza, Evelyn Caroline Barbosa Brito, Linne Stephane Furtado, Vinicius Soares Barco, Larissa Lopes da Cruz, Rafaianne Queiroz Moraes-Souza, Gean Charles Monteiro, Giuseppina Pace Pereira Lima, Debora Cristina Damasceno, Gustavo Tadeu Volpato
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of Strychnos pseudoquina aqueous extract on maternal reproductive toxicity and fetal development. The results showed that the treatment caused elevated liver enzymatic activities, exhibited abortifacient activity at high dosage, and contributed to maternal toxicity and impaired embryofetal development. Therefore, the use of this plant should be completely avoided during pregnancy to prevent unintended abortion and risks to maternal-fetal health.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Adilson Pimentel, Francisco Jose Domingues Neto, Leticia Silva Pereira Basilio, Gean Charles Monteiro, Giuseppina Pace Pereira Lima, Marco Antonio Tecchio
Summary: Three training systems (conventional, high, and double training) were studied for 'Niagara Rosada vine, and they had different effects on the yield, physicochemical, and antioxidant characteristics of the grapes. The training systems did not influence the fruit production per vine and yield, but they did affect the number of berries per bunch and the fresh mass of berries. Grapes from the double training system had higher soluble solids contents, while the high training system provided grapes with a greater content of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity.
Article
Business
Claudio Alves Siqueira, Maira Rodrigues Uliana, Alba Regina Azevedo Arana
Summary: This research aimed to quantitatively assess the indirect benefits of Parque do Povo in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, using the Contingent Valuation Method. The study found that 51% of park users are willing to pay for park maintenance and conservation. The park attracts highly educated individuals and is considered an important investment by all respondents. Although the Contingent Valuation Method underestimates the total value, it is effective for determining the monetary value of environmental benefits in urban areas.
REUNIR-REVISTA DE ADMINISTRACAO CONTABILIDADE E SUSTENTABILIDADE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Hector Alonzo Gomez Gomez, Guilherme Francio Niederauer, Igor Otavio Minatel, Elisa Ribeiro Miranda Antunes, Mara Junqueira Carneiro, Alexandra Christine Helena Frankland Sawaya, Mauro Celso Zanus, Patricia Silva Ritschel, Vera Quecini, Giuseppina Pace Pereira Lima, Marcia Ortiz Mayo Marques
Summary: The genetic diversity among grapevine cultivars is low, and breeding for agronomic traits increases the contents of soluble sugars, total phenolics, and anthocyanins in grape juices. The metabolic profiles of the juices accurately reflect the genetic distances between cultivars.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Larissa Lopes Cruz, Vinicius Soares Barco, Veronyca Goncalves Paula, Maysa Rocha Souza, Franciane Quintanilha Gallego, Gean Charles Monteiro, Giuseppina Pace Pereira Lima, Debora Cristina Damasceno, Gustavo Tadeu Volpato
Summary: Maternal diabetes can affect the development of offspring, both during fetal life and after birth. This study examines the effects of a plant extract, Curatella americana, on the estrous cycle and preimplantation embryos in adult female pups from diabetic rats. The results show that female pups from diabetic mothers exhibited glucose intolerance, irregular estrous cycles, and a higher percentage of embryos in delayed development. Treatment with the plant extract also disrupted the normal estrous cycle and increased levels of certain compounds that could affect embryonic development and implantation. These findings highlight the importance of avoiding indiscriminate use of medicinal plants, especially during pregnancy.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
M. Belin, T. A. Vieira, N. A. Grandini, J. S. Siqueira, T. L. N. Palacio, E. T. N. Maia, F. V. Francisqueti-Ferron, A. J. T. Ferron, S. G. Z. Bazan, D. H. S. Campos, I. O. Minatel, G. P. P. Lima, G. Lombardo, G. Aldini, C. R. Correa
Article
Neurosciences
Cristine Vanz Borges, Aline Nunes, Vladimir Eliodoro Costa, Ricardo de Oliveira Orsi, Leticia Silva Pereira Basilio, Gean Charles Monteiro, Marcelo Maraschin, Giuseppina Pace Pereira Lima
Summary: Honey is a natural product with varying amino acid and biogenic amine profiles depending on its origin and climate conditions, which can serve as indicators of its geographical source.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TRYPTOPHAN RESEARCH
(2022)
