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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shaymaa Najm Abed, Sania Bibi, Marwa Jan, Muhammad Talha, Noor Ul Islam, Muhammad Zahoor, Fakhria A. Al-Joufi
Summary: Cydonia oblonga, a medicinal plant, has potential antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-diabetic properties in its bark extracts. Methanolic extracts showed effective antibacterial activity, especially against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumonia. The phytochemical composition of the extracts may lead to new antibiotic discoveries.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hsin-Hung Lin, Kuan-Hung Lin, Kuan-Fu Wu, Yu-Chi Chen
Summary: IbACP, a peptide from sweet potato leaves, affects ROS accumulation and defense gene expression in sweet potato plants. Enhanced POD activity by IbACP treatment suggests a potential mechanism for scavenging H2O2. Genes related to IbACP were classified into various categories, indicating its importance in genetic regulation in sweet potato.
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Plant Sciences
Xia Wu, Feng Wei, Furong Ding, Nian Yang, Jingming Niu, Yuanquan Ran, Minyi Tian
Summary: Alpinia coriandriodora, also known as sweet ginger, is a medicinal and edible plant. This study analyzed the phytochemical components of its rhizome and found that it has high antioxidant and antimicrobial abilities. It also showed significant inhibitory effects on certain enzymes. Therefore, Alpinia coriandriodora has great potential for use in pharmaceutical and food industries.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Lazar D. Zarkovic, Ksenija S. Mileski, Jelena S. Matejic, Uros M. Gasic, Nemanja F. Rajcevic, Petar D. Marin, Ana M. Dzamic
Summary: This study analyzed the chemical composition, antioxidant, and hypoglycemic activity of Rosa arvensis Huds. leaves and fruits collected from different regions in Serbia. The results showed that leaf extracts had high antioxidant capacity and good alpha-glucosidase inhibitory potential, indicating their potential as novel food ingredients.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yeong Ran Im, Inhwan Kim, Jihyun Lee
Summary: The outer layer of purple sweet potato is a potential source of phenolics, especially anthocyanins, and exhibits high antioxidant activity. Cultivars 'Sinjami' and 'Jami' have higher levels of anthocyanins and other phenolic compounds in their outer layers, contributing to greater antioxidant activity.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Khan, Zahid Manzoor, Muhammad Rafiq, Shaukat Hussain Munawar, Muhammad Yasir Waqas, Hamid Majeed, Syed Zahid Ali Shah, Riaz Hussain, Hafiz Iftikhar Hussain, Tehreem Tahir, Katarzyna Kotwica-Mojzych, Mariusz Mojzych
Summary: This study provides scientific validation of the traditional use of Caralluma edulis for diabetes and inflammatory conditions. Methanol extract from the plant showed the highest content of bioactive compounds and exhibited the strongest anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. Furthermore, long-term use of Caralluma edulis at a tested dose showed antidiabetic properties.
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Chemistry, Applied
Lili Zhu, Taihua Mu, Mengmei Ma, Hongnan Sun, Guohua Zhao
Summary: The effects of lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria on fermented sweet potato residues were investigated. The fermentation process increased nutritional composition, antioxidant activity, and stability, while decreasing anti-nutritional compounds. Additionally, the fermented residues exhibited different flavors compared to the original residues.
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Food Science & Technology
Cokorda Istri Sri Arisanti, I. Made Agus Gelgel Wirasuta, Ida Musfiroh, Emmy Hainida Khairul Ikram, Muchtaridi Muchtaridi
Summary: This study provides an overview of the compounds in sweet potato that contribute to its anti-diabetic activity and the mechanisms by which they act. A comprehensive literature search retrieved 269 articles, and after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 28 articles were selected for further review. The findings identified four varieties of sweet potato with potential anti-diabetic properties, and phenolic acids, flavonols, flavanones, and anthocyanidins were determined to be responsible for the anti-diabetic activity.
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Plant Sciences
Sunette M. Laurie, Michael W. Bairu, Robert N. Laurie
Summary: Sweet potato is a globally important staple that holds potential in addressing hunger and malnutrition. This study investigated the nutritional composition, biochemical reaction to drought stress, and correlation with root yield in sweet potato cultivars. Orange-fleshed cultivars exhibited higher concentrations of Fe, Zn, Mg, Ca, Mn, and dietary fiber, while cream-fleshed cultivars had higher starch and carbohydrate content. Drought stress significantly affected antioxidant enzymes, chlorophyll and proline concentrations, and C-13 discrimination, all of which showed significant correlations with root yield. Nitrate reductase, proline, and chlorophyll concentrations at 60 days after planting are recommended as screening methods for drought tolerance. The cultivars Bophelo and Ndou, which are gaining popularity, have superior nutritional value and can contribute to food security and addressing malnutrition.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tri Nhut Pham, Xuan Tuyen Nguyen, Trong Doan Phan, Tien Dung Le, Thi Bach Tuyet Nguyen, Thi Phuong Lien Hoang, Long Giang Bach
Summary: The study tested an aqueous extract from Coptosapelta flavescens Korth for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, finding significant effects on arthritis in mice induced by Complete Freund's adjuvant. The extract showed a reduction in inflammatory symptoms and limited cartilage tissue damage.
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Plant Sciences
Thavaree Thilavech, Marisa Marnpae, Kittana Makynen, Sirichai Adisakwattana
Summary: The study found that Brassica vegetable extract (BVE) showed strong antioxidant and antiglycation activities, which may help protect against the effects of protein glycation and oxidation.
PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wenjian Yang, Yanqiong Zhang, Ao Tang, Qingqing Ruan, Gangliang Huang
Summary: The study found that phosphorylation modification of purple sweet potato polysaccharide could enhance its scavenging effect on free radicals and lipid peroxidation, but had no significant effect on its reducing ability.
CHEMICAL BIOLOGY & DRUG DESIGN
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Roya Rahimi, Hassan Ahmadi Gavlighi, Roghayeh Amini Sarteshnizi, Mohsen Barzegar, Chibuike C. Udenigwe
Summary: Potato processing effluents can provide valuable proteins for bioactive peptide production. In this study, potato protein was hydrolyzed and fractionated, with the hydrophobic fraction showing the highest antioxidant activity and the high molecular weight fraction exhibiting the best alpha-amylase inhibitory activity.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoyan Jia, Yao Yang, Qinqin Wang, Yufeng Tian, Yi Hong, Minyi Tian, Dongxin Tang
Summary: This study investigated the phytochemicals and biological activities of Rhynchanthus beesianus rhizome. The results showed that it contains high levels of phenolic and flavonoid compounds, exhibiting strong antioxidant activity and anti-inflammatory effects. The findings suggest that R. beesianus has the potential to be used as a natural antioxidant, enzyme inhibitor, and anti-inflammatory agent in functional food and pharmaceuticals.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
William Viera, Takashi Shinohara, Ivan Samaniego, Atsushi Sanada, Naoki Terada, Lenin Ron, Alfonso Suarez-Tapia, Kaihei Koshio
Summary: This study analyzed the phytochemical composition of different Passiflora species and identified their polyphenol, flavonoid, carotenoid, vitamin C, sugar, and organic acid contents. The results showed that polyphenols were the main compounds that influenced antioxidant activity, and different Passiflora species had varying chemical compositions.
