Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ruixi Gao, Bingchen Han, Yanfeng Zeng, Linchuang Shen, Xinqiao Liu, Qiang Wang, Maochuan Liao, Jun Li
Summary: Mosla chinensis Maxim, an annual herb, has potential uses in agriculture, industry, and pharmaceuticals. The extract of this plant has been proven to have antifungal, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. This study focused on different extraction methods, including steam distillation, n-hexane extraction, and SFE-CO2, and analyzed the compounds using HPLC-DAD. The results showed that SFE-CO2 extraction had the highest yield and the extracted sample exhibited antibacterial effects against previously unreported bacteria. This research fills the gap in previous studies and provides valuable information for the future application and development of Mosla chinensis.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zhuang Li, He Wang, Fengxiao Wang, Haiyan Li, Fei Cao, Duqiang Luo, Qiang Zhang, Fengli Chen
Summary: A surfactant-enzyme pretreatment followed by microwave-assisted hydrodistillation method was developed for the efficient isolation of essential oil from Mosla chinensis Maxim. This method showed a higher yield of essential oil compared to other reference methods, due to the synergistic interaction of enzyme and surfactant in the high-solid system. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometer analysis revealed that the main components of the essential oil were thymol and carvacrol. Additionally, the essential oil exhibited spectral antifungal activity.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
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)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Waras Nurcholis, Deysta Nur Sya'bani Putri, Husnawati Husnawati, Syarifah Iis Aisyah, Bambang Pontjo Priosoeryanto
Summary: The research aimed to evaluate the total flavonoid content and antioxidant activity in different extracts of cardamom fruits. The ethyl acetate extract showed the highest total flavonoid content and antioxidant activity, with the accession 'Ciamis' and 'Bogor-1' demonstrating the highest TFC and antioxidant capacities.
ANNALS OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anouar Hmamou, Noureddine Eloutassi, Samar Zuhair Alshawwa, Omkulthom Al Kamaly, Mohammed Kara, Ahmed Bendaoud, El-Mehdi El-Assri, Sara Tlemcani, Mostafa El Khomsi, Amal Lahkimi
Summary: The study aimed to valorize Papaver rhoeas L. from Morocco by analyzing its total polyphenol content, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities in different organs. Results showed that the leaf and flower extracts had higher total polyphenol content compared to the root and stem, and all four extracts exhibited similar total flavonoid content. Furthermore, the leaf and flower extracts demonstrated low DPPH values and significant antimicrobial activity.
Review
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.
Article
Plant Sciences
Xiaoya Wang, Kejun Cheng, Zhiyong Liu, Yong Sun, Lifen Zhou, Mengtian Xu, Xiuxiu Dai, Yaokun Xiong, Hua Zhang
Summary: The study revealed that the extract of Mosla chinensis Maxim. cv. Jiangxiangru has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, showing potential therapeutic effects on inflammatory bowel disease.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Samaneh Khalili, Mohammad Reza Saeidi Asl, Maryam Khavarpour, Seyed Mohammad Vahdat, Maedeh Mohammadi
Summary: Red onion extract, especially from ethyl acetate and n-butanol, contains high phenolic and flavonoid content with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Nurhidayah Ab Rahim, Muhammad Nabil Fikri Roslan, Musthahimah Muhamad, Azman Seeni
Summary: Plants contain active compounds with various therapeutic potential, and the extract from A. angustiloba has shown antinematodal, antitrypanosomal, antimalarial, and anticancer activities. It also exhibits strong antioxidant properties and is rich in phenolic acids, flavonoids, and alkaloids.
Article
Horticulture
Muhammad Farooq, Rafiq Ahmad, Muhammad Shahzad, Yasar Sajjad, Amjad Hassan, Mohammad Maroof Shah, Saba Naz, Sabaz Ali Khan
Summary: This study focused on evaluating the harmful effects of salt and drought stresses on three pea varieties, showing that high stress levels of both salt and drought led to a significant increase in total flavonoid content and enhanced activity of antioxidant enzymes in pea plants. Total flavonoid content and GPX showed a positive correlation with increased accumulation under salt and drought stress, indicating their main role in antioxidant activities.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
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)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohammed Kara, Amine Assouguem, Mohamed El Fadili, Safaa Benmessaoud, Samar Zuhair Alshawwa, Omkulthom Al Kamaly, Hamza Saghrouchni, Abdou Rachid Zerhouni, Jamila Bahhou
Summary: This study investigated the physicochemical and biological properties of eleven vinegars marketed in Morocco, revealing varying acetic acid content, antioxidant activities, and antimicrobial properties against different strains. It demonstrated the diverse range of vinegar products in Morocco and highlighted the need for further research to understand the phytochemical composition and enhance its value.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jana Orsavova, Tunde Jurikova, Ruzena Bednarikova, Jiri Mlcek
Summary: This study evaluated the total polyphenolic and flavonoid content of seven Sorbus cultivars, as well as the content of individual phenolic compounds. The antioxidant activity of these cultivars was also measured using different assays. The results showed that 'Granatina' had the highest total phenolic content, mainly contributed by phenolic acids. Flavanols, particularly catechin, were the most abundant flavonoids. 'Businka' had a significant vitamin E content, while 'Alaja Krupnaja' had the highest vitamin C level. These findings highlight the potential health and nutritional benefits of sweet rowanberry and its cultivars.
Article
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.
Article
Agronomy
Jiyeon Hyun, Jeong Gu Lee, Kwang-Yeol Yang, Sooyeon Lim, Eun Jin Lee
Summary: In this study, (E)-2-hexenal was used as a natural alternative to artificial fumigants to prevent postharvest pathogenic infection of kiwifruit. The treatment with (E)-2-hexenal enhanced the resistance of kiwifruit to Botrytis cinerea infection by facilitating the signaling network and enabling the accumulation of secondary metabolites. Transcriptome-metabolome analyses showed upregulated expression of defense-related genes and increased biosynthesis of jasmonic acid and flavonoids.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Paz Otero, M. Carpena, P. Garcia-Oliveira, J. Echave, A. Soria-Lopez, P. Garcia-Perez, M. Fraga-Corral, Hui Cao, Shaoping Nie, Jianbo Xiao, J. Simal-Gandara, M. A. Prieto
Summary: Consumers nowadays are increasingly aware of the relationship between diet and health, leading to a preference for natural products. Seaweeds have emerged as a potential source of bioactive carbohydrates, with numerous polysaccharides arousing the interest of the scientific community due to their biological activities. Environmentally friendly extraction technologies and chemical modification methods have been developed to improve the yield, quality, and applications of seaweed polysaccharides. This review aims to compile current information about seaweed polysaccharides, including extraction and modification methods, biological activities, and future trends for their industrial applications.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Song Li, Jielun Hu, Haoyingye Yao, Fang Geng, Shaoping Nie
Summary: This review explores the effects of different galactans on gut microbiota and the production of short-chain fatty acids. It summarizes the structural characteristics of four types of galactans and discusses the ability of gut microbiota to utilize them. The findings suggest potential applications of galactans as functional foods.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yu-Xiao Wang, Ting Zhang, Jun-Yi Yin, Xiao-Jun Huang, Jun-Qiao Wang, Jie-Lun Hu, Shao-Ping Nie
Summary: The study investigated the structure and properties of a beta-glucan (JHMP-70) extracted from Hypsizygus marmoreus, revealing it as a branched glucan with specific viscosity and rheological behavior. Addition of salt ions resulted in decreased viscosity, indicating potential applications in the food industry for stability in beverage products.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xincheng Wu, Xiaojun Huang, Wanning Ma, Mingzhi Li, Jiajia Wen, Chunhua Chen, Liandi Liu, Shaoping Nie
Summary: This study compared the intestinal immunomodulatory mechanisms of nine representative bioactive polysaccharides. The results revealed that these polysaccharides promote intestinal immunity through different ways, such as alleviating immune suppression in intestinal mucosal T cells, improving the intestinal microenvironment, promoting the colonization of beneficial bacteria, inhibiting the colonization of harmful bacteria, and alleviating the accumulation of certain metabolites in the large intestine. These findings provide a guideline for the development of superior intestinal immunomodulatory polysaccharides.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shuping Chen, Junqiao Wang, Nan Dong, Qiuyue Fang, Yanli Zhang, Chunhua Chen, Steve W. W. Cui, Shaoping Nie
Summary: Polysaccharides from Cordyceps sinensis showed promising effects on experimental acute ulcerative colitis in mice. They alleviated colitis symptoms, inhibited NF-kappa B pathway activation, and modulated the gut microbiota composition. These findings suggest that Cordyceps sinensis polysaccharides have potential as a treatment for ulcerative colitis.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Tongwen Huang, Ke Zhang, Junqiao Wang, Kaihong He, Xingtao Zhou, Shaoping Nie
Summary: This study found that quercetin can alleviate the hepatotoxicity caused by acrylamide generated in heat-treated foods. Experiments on mice showed that quercetin can reduce the oxidative stress levels induced by acrylamide and protect the liver from damage. The results demonstrated that quercetin suppressed acrylamide-induced ferroptosis by inhibiting oxidative stress-driven autophagy, leading to the mitigation of liver injury.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jinjin Liu, Junyi Yin, Xiaojun Huang, Cencen Liu, Liuyun Hu, Yansheng Huang, Fang Geng, Shaoping Nie
Summary: This study aimed to remove the controversial anthraquinones from Cassia obtusifolia seed water extracts (CWEs) using baking treatment (BT), stir-frying treatment (ST), and adsorption treatment (AT). Results showed that AT had the best removal effect on total anthraquinones and increased the content of neutral sugars in CWEs. However, AT decreased the antioxidant activity of CWEs.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hao Zhang, Chunhua Chen, Yanli Zhang, Hongmei Yin, Jielun Hu, Yadong Zhong, Shaoping Nie, Mingyong Xie
Summary: This study comprehensively investigated and compared the fermentation characteristics of indigestible glucans (IGs) with different structural properties and their effects on the gut microbiota. The results showed that different IGs were utilized by the gut microbiota at varying rates, and some remained unfermented after 48 hours. During fermentation, IGs released mono-, di-, or trisaccharides and lowered the pH of the broth, while producing short-chain fatty acids. The analysis also revealed that different IGs selectively promoted the proliferation of specific bacteria in the gut.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yu Wu, Wengan Zhou, RuTing Feng, Duoduo Zhang, Yongkang Yu, Zuanyuan Huang, Junyi Yin, Xingtao Zhou, Shaoping Nie
Summary: The immunomodulatory effects of glucan from fruit body of Dictyophora rubrovolvata (DRP) were evaluated in this study. It was found that DRP can recover CTX-induced immunosuppression and activate dendritic cells (DCs) to increase cytokine secretion. The study also revealed that DRP regulates the AKT-STAT1 signaling pathway via Mincle in DCs to induce CD4(+) T cell proliferation and differentiation, thereby ameliorating CTX-induced immunosuppression.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shanshan Zhang, Yonggan Sun, Qixing Nie, Jielun Hu, Wenwen Su, Zheyu Guo, Yanli Zhang, Shaoping Nie
Summary: Polysaccharides are commonly used as carriers for colon-targeted drugs, but their degradation and effects on gut microbiota in colitis conditions are unclear. In this study, the fermentation of four polysaccharides using colonic content microbiota from mice with colitis was performed. The results show that pectin and guar gum have a greater degree of degradation and promote the production of beneficial bacteria, while carrageenan and xanthan gum promote the proliferation of harmful bacteria.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anqi Xie, Haihua Ji, Zheyi Liu, Yiqun Wan, Xuecong Zhang, Huihuang Xiong, Shao-Ping Nie, Hao Wan
Summary: Oral administration of probiotics is a promising method to alleviate inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), but sensitivity to the gastrointestinal environment and poor intestinal colonization hinder their effectiveness. In this study, a modified prebiotic-based shield (Fe-TA@mGN) was developed to enhance the stress resistance ability and intestinal colonization of Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (EcN). The shield improved the survival rate of EcN and its retention in the intestine, leading to efficient alleviation of colitis. Additionally, the shield synergized with EcN to regulate gut microbiota and promote the production of short-chain fatty acids, further enhancing the alleviation of colitis.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qianhuang Xiao, Wenqi Huang, Quanyong Wu, Hedi Xu, Yanli Zhang, Jingrui Yang, Shuigen Bian, Huizi Tan, Shaoping Nie
Summary: A sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, and antibiotic use have been associated with an increased incidence of metabolic disorders and inflammation. This study focused on the effects of pectin, an edible polysaccharide, with different esterification degrees on mice treated with a high-fat diet and low-dose antibiotics. The results showed that different types of pectin had differential effects on metabolic health, inflammatory markers, gut microbiota, and serum metabolome.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Shi-Kang Chen, Yu-Hao Li, Xin Wang, Yu-Qing Guo, Xiao-Xiao Song, Shao-Ping Nie, Jun-Yi Yin
Summary: In this study, the structural order of Hericium erinaceus polysaccharides from different regions was evaluated using several analysis methods, revealing various structural types including fucogalactoglucan, glucofucogalactan, fucoglucan, and glucan. The main chains of heterogalactans consist of alpha-(1 -> 6)-Galp residues, which may be substituted by Fucp and Galp residues at O-2.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Li Yang, Yongchao Gao, Jupeng Gong, Hui Wang, Mohamed A. Farag, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Yonghua Zhao, Shaoping Nie, Jianbo Xiao
Summary: The global prevalence of prediabetes is increasing, and early management and prevention of diabetes is valuable. This study found that myricetin has antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects on prediabetes, reducing blood glucose and lipid levels, restoring immune function, and correlating with the relative abundance of gut microbiota.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Bin Du, Shaoping Nie, Fei Peng, Yuedong Yang, Baojun Xu
Summary: This paper reviews the latest research on the conformational characterization of polysaccharides and explores the impact of chain conformation on their biological activities. Various methods for characterizing chain conformation are discussed, which are valuable for the development and application of polysaccharides from different sources.
