Review
Food Science & Technology
Qing Xiao, Qingrong Huang, Chi-Tang Ho
Summary: 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone (HDMF), an important volatile compound in food aromas, has a low threshold and is highly valued by the food industry. Its formation pathways and stability are widely studied, with interactions with other compounds leading to different flavor profiles.
ACS FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Issei Yokoyama, Motoko Ohata, Yusuke Komiya, Jun Nagasao, Keizo Arihara
Summary: 2,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone (DMHF), a compound generated by the Maillard reaction, was detected in cooked meat samples from various animal species and parts. The amount of DMHF showed a significant positive correlation with the glucose content in the round and thigh parts. These findings suggest that DMHF generation during meat cooking may be regulated by the glucose content.
ANIMAL SCIENCE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shuqing Wu, Yao Wang, Junkang Zhang, Xiaojun Gong, Zhen Zhang, Jingjing Sun, Xuesen Chen, Yanling Wang
Summary: Melatonin, as a plant growth regulator, can effectively alleviate the inhibitory effects of Cd stress on strawberry seedlings. Treatment with exogenous melatonin increases seedling biomass, chlorophyll content, and antioxidant enzyme activities, while reducing malondialdehyde content and oxidative stress reactions. Foliar application of melatonin at a concentration of 100 mu mol.L-1 shows the greatest remediation effect on Cd toxicity in strawberries.
HORTICULTURAL PLANT JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jiahui Chen, Hui Chen, Haixia Wang, Junyi Zhan, Xingxing Yuan, Jin Cui, Nana Su
Summary: Red radish sprouts have become popular as a dietary vegetable due to their unique flavor, abundant nutrients, and short production cycle. This study explored the effect of selenium (Se) on the growth, antioxidant system, and nutrient accumulation in radish sprouts. The results showed that Se treatment enhanced photosynthesis and increased sucrose synthesis in radish sprouts. This, in turn, promoted the transport of sucrose and the expression of anthocyanin biosynthesis genes, leading to anthocyanin accumulation in hypocotyls. These findings provide new insights into the beneficial role of Se in improving the quality of radish sprouts.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Christian Bailly
Summary: Flavonoids are a diverse and well-researched class of natural compounds. 2'-hydroxyflavonoids, particularly 2'-HF and 2'-HFa, show potential anti-cancer activities, with 2D08 as a synthetic derivative enhancing these effects by regulating protein SUMOylation. The 2'-hydroxyl group in flavonoids plays a crucial role in determining their biological properties.
BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hossein Meighani, Mohammad Roozkhosh
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of melatonin on MP-pomegranate arils. The results showed that melatonin reduced weight loss, delayed the loss of antioxidant compounds, and inhibited microbial growth. The sensory scores of melatonin-treated pomegranate arils were higher.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Rafaela Prata, Mateus Henrique Petrarca, Jose Teixeira Filho, Helena Teixeira Godoy
Summary: A liquid chromatography-diode array detection method was developed for the simultaneous quantification of furan derivatives in baby foods. The study investigated the occurrence of furan derivatives in 60 commercial baby food samples and found a wide variation in the content of furan derivatives among different types of foods.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Gang Wang, Dan Yang, Wuteng Wang, Jing Ji, Chao Jin, Chunfeng Guan
Summary: The endophytic bacteria communities in roots of NHX1-overexpressing tobacco plants showed differences under Cd stress, with Sphingomonas, Steroidobacter, and Actinoplanes identified as key endophytic bacteria for enhancing Cd resistance. Soil enzyme activities were increased in the rhizospheric soil of transgenic tobacco plants under Cd stress. The activities of SOD and CAT in the transgenic plants were significantly higher, while the content of MDA and H2O2 was lower compared to WT plants under Cd stress. Additionally, the Cd content in transgenic plants decreased and these findings suggest that the enhanced Cd resistance in transgenic tobacco plants may be associated with changes in soil enzyme activities and endophytic bacterial communities.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Danlan Huang, Ni Zhen Teo, Jing Gao, Xiaoxuan Jin, Weibiao Zhou
Summary: Anthocyanins in cake have inhibitory effects on intestinal enzymes and increase the antioxidant capacity of the cake. The addition of 2% ABREP reduces the digestion rate of sucrose and shows stronger inhibitory effects on sucrase, alpha-glucosidase, and lipase. This study reveals the potential of anthocyanin-fortified foods in helping people with elevated blood glucose and triglyceride levels.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
PR. Amulya, Rayees ul Islam
Summary: Enzyme-assisted extraction was optimized for total yield, total anthocyanin content, antioxidant activity and total phenolic content from eggplant peel using response surface methodology. The optimized extraction parameters were found to be temperature (37.32 degrees C), enzyme concentration (5%) and extraction time (1 h), which resulted in optimal values for the aforementioned parameters.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Almahi Mohamed, Veronica F. Salau, Ochuko L. Erukainure, Md Shahidul Islam
Summary: This study elucidated the antidiabetic and antioxidant activities of Hibiscus sabdariffa. The extract displayed potent scavenging activity and inhibited carbohydrate digesting enzymes. It also attenuated oxidative hepatic injury and increased muscle glucose uptake. These findings highlight the potential of H. sabdariffa as a source for developing anti-diabetic drugs.
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jie Xiao, Yali Li, Byoung Ryong Jeong
Summary: Silicon application can enhance the resistance of strawberry transplants to high temperatures and promote their growth. Spraying silicon during propagation was found to be the most effective method for increasing resistance to high temperatures.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nurettin Yayli, Gozde Kilic, Nuran Kahriman, Seyda Kanbolat, Arif Bozdeveci, Sengul Alpay Karaoglu, Rezzan Aliyazicioglu, Hasan Erdinc Sellitepe, Inci Selin Doagn, Ali Aydin, Gizem Tatar
Summary: A series of synthesized benzoins/benzils were evaluated for their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and enzyme inhibition properties. Hydroxy methoxy benzoin compounds showed the most effectiveness against tested microorganisms. Various compounds exhibited significant cytotoxic effects in different cancer cell lines, with compound 5 showing promising anticancer activity on HeLa and RPE cells.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Dalia Abdel-Kader, Nancy Talaat
Summary: 4-Hydroxy-3-nitro-6-phenyl-6H-pyrano[3,2-c]quinoline-2,5-dione was reacted with 1,2-binucleophiles to form pyrazolyl and isoxazolylquinolinones. 3-Nitropyranoquinolinone reacted with different 1,4-binucleophiles to yield diazepinyl, oxazepinyl, and thiadiazepinylquinolinone derivatives. The compounds' structures were confirmed by elemental analysis and spectral data. Some products showed higher antioxidant activity with strong radical scavenging abilities.
SYNTHETIC COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ying Zhang, Jun Yao, Kexin Yin, Zhe Liu, Yanli Zhang, Chen Deng, Jian Liu, Yinan Zhang, Siyuan Hou, Huilong Zhang, Dade Yu, Nan Zhao, Rui Zhao, Shaoliang Chen
Summary: Phospholipase D delta (PLD delta) plays a crucial role in salt adaptation of higher plants. Transgenic Arabidopsis plants overexpressing PePLD delta showed improved salt tolerance, characterized by reduced electrolyte leakage, malondialdehyde content, and H2O2 levels. The enhanced salt tolerance was attributed to the activation of antioxidant enzymes and upregulation of genes encoding Na+/H+ antiporter and H+-ATPase. Furthermore, the abundance of specific phosphatidic acid (PA) species in PePLD delta-transgenic plants was associated with the regulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and K+/Na+ homeostasis. Specifically, PA species 34:2 (16:0-18:2), 34:3 (16:0-18:3), 36:4 (18:2-18:2), and 36:5 (18:2-18:3) significantly increased in response to salt treatment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)