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Food Science & Technology
Rajender Kumar, Dinesh Kumar
Summary: Allium is widely consumed as a spice around the world. This study compared the metabolome and antioxidant activity of different tissues of Allium cepa, A. sativum, and A. semenovii. The results showed that A. cepa and A. semenovii had higher antioxidant activity and polyphenol content compared to A. sativum. Additionally, various metabolites including polyphenols and sulfur containing compounds were identified. This study highlights the potential of A. semenovii for utilization in food and nutraceuticals.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ines Maria Barbosa Nunes Queiroga, Monica Tejo Cavalcanti, Mychelle de Lira Andrade, Rafaella de Paula Paseto Fernandes, Joao Andrade da Silva, Estefania Fernandes Garcia, Bruno Fonseca Feitosa, Jose Marcelino Oliveira Cavalheiro
Summary: The study investigated the effects of essential oils of Allium cepa (OEC) and Allium sativum (OES) in isolation and in combination with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on the performance of stored marine shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. The combination of treatments improved the technological and sensorial quality of the shrimp, delaying color changes and multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms. The shelf life of the shrimp was extended to at least 15 days under refrigerated storage.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hendrik G. Mengers, Christina Schier, Martin Zimmermann, Martin C. H. Gruhlke, Eric Block, Lars M. Blank, Alan J. Slusarenko
Summary: A study used gentle secondary electrospray ionisation coupled Orbitrap mass spectrometry procedure (SESI-Orbitrap MS) to measure the gas phase concentration of evaporated allicin from a pure solution. Two major breakdown products of allicin were found. This technique can be used to track the chemistry of allicin, isoallin, and methiin in garlic, onion, and ramsons, as well as measure allicin and its metabolites in human breath after garlic consumption. The results are significant for analyzing sulfur-containing volatiles from Allium plants and capturing volatilomes of foodstuffs.
Review
Biology
Henrique Silva, Filipe Gazalho Martins
Summary: Ginkgo biloba, the oldest living tree species, is widely used for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. This paper reviews the mechanisms underlying its cardiovascular activities and highlights its positive impact on hemodynamics and organ perfusion.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Omowumi T. Kayode, Damilare Rotimi, Favor Emmanuel, Matthew Iyobhebhe, Abolanle A. A. Kayode, Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo
Summary: The study investigated the contraceptive activity of garlic and onion juice extracts on Drosophila melanogaster, showing that they may serve as a more effective contraceptive option with strong antioxidant activity.
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rania A. Abdel-Emam, Ahmed M. Abd-Eldayem
Summary: This study compared the effects of Egb-761 and dexamethasone on carrageenan-induced hind paw inflammation in rats, showing that both treatments significantly reduced paw edema and tissue levels of MDA, NO, and TNF-alpha. Dexamethasone demonstrated slightly superior anti-inflammatory and antioxidant efficacy compared to Egb-761.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yong Liu, Supeng Ding, Yifei Luan, Zhichao Zhu, Yuting Cai, Yingkui Liu
Summary: The study found that high concentrations of EGb761 may inhibit LTP and post-ischemic LTP by inhibiting the effects of GA, GB, and GC on AMPA receptors.
METABOLIC BRAIN DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Laura Rimkiene, Juste Baranauskaite, Mindaugas Marksa, Laurynas Jarukas, Liudas Ivanauskas
Summary: The study demonstrated that the formulation FRG-15, containing 0.4 g of GFD, 0.3 g of glycerol, and 2 g of 2% CMC, exhibited superior mechanical properties, quick release of flavonoids, and good stability.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Shan Li, Xin Li, Jie Wang, Zhicheng Chen, Sen Lu, Xianchong Wan, Hongyan Sun, Li Wangs, Sylvain Delzon, Herve Cochard, Xiaomei Jiang, Jianhua Shu, Jingming Zheng, Yafang Yin
Summary: Investigating the responses of plant anatomical traits of trees to drought-rewatering cycles helps us understand their responses to climate change. In this study, the anatomical traits of Ginkgo biloba saplings were examined under different drought conditions and rewatering. The results showed that the mortality rate of the saplings was closely related to xylem embolism, and the anatomical traits decreased significantly with increasing drought conditions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Chao Yuan, Huan Zhang, Cuicui Sun, Kai Zhang
Summary: This meta-analysis study on the treatment of sudden hearing loss (SHL) found that adjuvant Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) therapy was more effective than general treatments (GT) alone, suggesting its potential clinical feasibility in SHL.
PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Joanna Pawlat, Agnieszka Starek-Wojcicka, Marek Kopacki, Piotr Terebun, Michal Kwiatkowski, Agnieszka Sujak, Simone Pascuzzi, Francesco Santoro, Dariusz Andrejko
Summary: This study demonstrates that pre-sowing stimulation with cold plasma has a positive effect on the germination of onion seeds, improving germination parameters. The highest germination rate was observed after an exposure time of 120 seconds. Scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed that the interaction between cold plasma and onion seeds caused tension in the cells, leading to a change in their shape. Furthermore, the best antifungal effect was achieved when the seeds were exposed to plasma fumigation for 240 seconds and 480 seconds, particularly using the He+Air RF plasma jet.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Abul Hayat, Jingxian Wu, Sam Stephens, Hanna K. Jensen, Adria A. Villafranca, Joseph A. Sanford, Kevin W. Sexton, Morten O. Jensen
Summary: This paper proposes a mathematical model for peripheral arterial and peripheral venous blood pressure signals based on porcine experiments. The model can accurately fit experimental data and distinguish between different anesthesia levels. It can also be extended to other biomedical signals such as photoplethysmography and cerebral blood flow velocity.
BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING AND CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Ninitha Asirvatham-Jeyaraj, Madeline M. Gauthier, Christopher T. Banek, Abhismitha Ramesh, Hannah Garver, Gregory D. Fink, John W. Osborn
Summary: Renal denervation (RDNX) and celiac ganglionectomy (CGX) both lower mean arterial pressure in genetically hypertensive Schlager (BPH/2J) mice, likely through reducing sympathetic tone.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Francisco Javier Redondo-Calvo, Omar Montenegro, David Padilla-Valverde, Pedro Villarejo, Victor Baladron, Natalia Bejarano-Ramirez, Rocio Galan, Luis Antonio Gomez, Natalia Villasanti, Soledad Illescas, Vicente Morales, Lucia Medina-Prado, Jose Ramon Munoz-Rodriguez, Jose Manuel Perez-Ortiz
Summary: The experimental study showed that thiosulfinate-enriched Allium sativum extract used as an adjuvant to antibiotic treatment could improve clinical conditions of septic shock and reduce overall mortality in a peritonitis animal model.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Kenneth S. Noguchi, Kevin Moncion, Elise Wiley, Maureen J. MacDonald, Julie Richardson, Marc Roig, Ada Tang
Summary: This study investigated the recovery of arterial stiffness, heart rate, and blood pressure following peak intensity aerobic exercise in individuals with chronic stroke. Results showed that cfPWV remained elevated for 20 minutes after exercise, independent of heart rate. Heart rate remained elevated for 10 minutes post-exercise, and finger systolic blood pressure was reduced for 15 minutes after exercise.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Branka Djordjevic, Tatjana Cvetkovic, Tatjana Jevtovic Stoimenov, Milena Despotovic, Slavoljub Zivanovic, Jelena Basic, Andrej Veljkovic, Aleksandra Velickov, Gordana Kocic, Dusica Pavlovic, Dusan Sokolovic
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2018)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Bojana Miladinovic, Suzana Brankovic, Milica Kostic, Milica Milutinovic, Nemanja Kitic, Katarina Savikin, Dusanka Kitic
MEDICAL PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE
(2018)
Article
Rheumatology
Jelena Basic, Jelena Vojinovic, Tatjana Jevtovic-Stoimenov, Milena Despotovic, Gordana Susic, Dragana Lazarevic, Vuk Milosevic, Mina Cvetkovic, Dusica Pavlovic
CLINICAL RHEUMATOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Rheumatology
Jelena Basic, Jelena Vojinovic, Tatjana Jevtovic-Stoimenov, Milena Despotovic, Tatjana Cvetkovic, Dragana Lazarevic, Gordana Susic, Vuk Milosevic, Mina Cvetkovic, Dusica Pavlovic
RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
M. Madalena C. Sobral, Miguel A. Faria, Sara C. Cunha, Bojana Miladinovic, Isabel M. P. L. V. O. Ferreira
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Milica Milutinovic, Suzana Brankovic, Nada Cujic, Katarina Savikin, Milica Kostic, Nemanja Kitic, Bojana Miladinovic, Dusanka Kitic
JOURNAL OF BERRY RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Milica Milutinovic, Radmila Velickovic Radovanovic, Katarina Savikin, Sasa Radenkovic, Marjan Arvandi, Milica Pesic, Milica Kostic, Bojana Miladinovic, Suzana Brankovic, Dusanka Kitic
JOURNAL OF APPLIED BIOMEDICINE
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bojana Miladinovic, Suzana Brankovic, Slavoljub Zivanovic, Milica Kostic, Katarina Savikin, Boban Dordevic, Dusica Stojanovic, Milica Milutinovic, Nemanja Kitic, Dusanka Kitic
Summary: This study evaluated the differences in flavonols composition, antioxidant and spasmolytic activity of juices from four different black currant cultivars, finding myricetin to be the dominant flavonol in juices with the highest content in Triton juice from 2015. The investigated black currant cultivars were proven to be good sources of flavonols and potential antioxidants with significant spasmolytic activity for treating gastrointestinal disorders.
JOURNAL OF BERRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Haris Niksic, Fahir Becic, Emina Koric, Irma Gusic, Elma Omeragic, Samija Muratovic, Bojana Miladinovic, Kemal Duric
Summary: The study showed that Thymus vulgaris L. essential oil exhibits significant cytotoxic effects on tumor cell lines, inhibiting their proliferation. Both in vivo and in vitro experiments confirmed its toxicity on tumor cells.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Milica Petrovic, Ljiljana Kesic, Katarina Savikin, Bojana Miladinovic, Radmila Obradovic, Marija Bojovic, Branislava Stojkovic, Simona Stojanovic, Marija Jovanovic, Dusanka Kitic
Summary: The study found that chokeberry juice, as an additional therapy for burning mouth syndrome and oral discomfort in menopausal women, significantly reduced the intensity of pain sensations and feelings of oral dryness.
HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Dusanka Kitic, Bojana Miladinovic, Milica Randjelovic, Agnieszka Szopa, Javad Sharifi-Rad, Daniela Calina, Veronique Seidel
Summary: The apricot tree is a commonly known plant with medicinal properties. Its fruit is used to treat various ailments, including fever, infections, inflammation, and eye problems. Different parts of the apricot plant are used worldwide for their anticancer properties. This review provides comprehensive information on the ethnobotanical data, bioactive phytochemicals, anticancer potential, pharmacological applications, and toxicology of the apricot tree, highlighting its importance for future research.
Article
Plant Sciences
Milica Randjelovic, Suzana Brankovic, Bojana Miladinovic, Milica Milutinovic, Slavoljub Zivanovic, Tatjana Mihajilov-Krstev, Dusanka Kitic
Summary: The extracts of Salvia sclarea demonstrated relaxant effects on the contractions of intestinal and tracheal smooth muscles. The extract prepared with concentrated ethanol showed better relaxation effects on ileum smooth muscles, while the extract prepared with 80% ethanol performed better in other experiments. The extracts also exhibited antimicrobial effects against Gram (+) bacteria.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bojana Miladinovic, Miguel Angelo Faria, Mafalda Ribeiro, Maria Madalena Costa Sobral, Isabel M. P. L. V. O. Ferreira
Summary: Blackcurrant berries are a valuable source of phenolic compounds with potent antiproliferative activity. Different combinations of these compounds have varying effects on gastric and intestinal cancers.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Milica Randjelovic, Suzana Brankovic, Milos Jovanovic, Nemanja Kitic, Slavoljub Zivanovic, Tatjana Mihajilov-Krstev, Bojana Miladinovic, Milica Milutinovic, Dusanka Kitic
Summary: This study evaluated the traditional use of Salvia sclarea L., clary sage, and found its possible mechanisms of spasmolytic and bronchodilator actions in in vitro conditions supported by molecular docking analysis, along with antimicrobial effects.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Bojana Miladinovic, Vladana Zivkovic, Dusanka Kitic, Maja Nikolic
Summary: Homocysteine, an amino acid formed during the metabolism of methionine, has been known for 90 years and its biological roles are still being studied. Various factors such as enzyme deficiency, age, sex, inadequate diet, impaired kidney function, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and medications can increase homocysteine levels in the blood. Elevated homocysteine concentration accelerates atherosclerosis and is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and adverse cerebral events.
ACTA FACULTATIS MEDICAE NAISSENSIS
(2023)
