Review
Food Science & Technology
Regis Tribuzy de Oliveira, Charline Soares dos Santos Rolim, Leonardo do Nascimento Rolim, Maria Leticia de Sousa Gomes, Gabriel Alexandre Silva Martins, Lorena Mota de Castro, Whendel Mesquita do Nascimento, Eyde Cristianne Saraiva-Bonatto, Rita de Cassia Saraiva Nunomura, Carlos Victor Lamarao, Sandra Patricia Zanotto
Summary: Uxi, also known as Endopleura uchi, is a native plant from the Amazon region with rich nutritional and medicinal value. Its fruit contains vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds that exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antidiabetic, and anti-cholesterol properties. Additionally, this plant has the potential to be used in various industries, such as food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, showcasing its economic value and potential for global market domination.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Rafael Henrique Holanda Pinto, Fernanda Wariss Figueiredo Bezerra, Priscila do Nascimento do Nascimento Bezerra, Raul Nunes de Carvalho Junior
Summary: This research aims to contribute to the valorization and awareness for the preservation and maintenance of E. uchi species by conducting a general review on its phytochemical composition and biological activities.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Regis Tribuzy de Oliveira, Lorena Mota de Castro, Whendel Mesquita do Nascimento, Maria Leticia de Sousa Gomes, Roseane Pinto Martins de Oliveira, Ana Cecilia Nina Lobato, Rita de Cassia Saraiva Nunomura, Carlos Victor Lamarao Pereira, Sandra Patricia Zanotto
Summary: The yellow uxi is a tree native to the Amazon and its fruit is highly valued in the region. This study analyzed the nutritional, mineral, and antioxidant properties of the yellow uxi fruit pulp from different locations in the Amazon. The results showed that the pulp has high caloric and mineral content, as well as a significant amount of bergenin, indicating its potential nutritional and functional value.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Laura Gamboa-Carvajal, Carlos Jara-Gutierrez, Joan Villena, Lautaro Taborga, Jairo Rene Martinez, Luis Espinoza, Elena E. Stashenko
Summary: In this study, the antioxidant and cytotoxic activities of hydro-ethanolic extracts from different parts of Steiractinia aspera Cuatrec, both fresh and post-distillation, were evaluated. The fresh leaf extract showed the highest antioxidant activity, while the post-distillation leaf extract exhibited the highest cytotoxicity.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hathairat Buraphaka, Watthika Puttha, Waraporn Putalun
Summary: Ardisia elliptica extracts demonstrated potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, with the root extract showing the highest phenolic and flavonoid content and the most effective free radical scavenging activity. The extracts also suppressed mRNA expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase, resulting in inhibition of nitric oxide production in stimulated macrophages. The bioactive compounds in AE extracts have potential applications in food and pharmaceutical industries.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seham S. El-Hawary, Rabab Mohammed, Sameh AbouZid, Mohamed A. Zaki, Zeinab Y. Ali, Ahlam Elwekeel, Heba A. H. Elshemy
Summary: Bergenin and 11-O-(4'-O-methyl galloyl)-bergenin were used to synthesize eight derivatives, two of which showed potent antitrypanosomal activity.
CHEMICAL BIOLOGY & DRUG DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Xiaowan Ma, Yuan Jin, Ying Qiao, Shengping Zhong, Yongze Xing, Xuyang Chen
Summary: Two antimicrobial peptides derived from histone 1 (LcH1-1 and LcH1-2) were described in this study, and they showed a broad antimicrobial spectrum. The results suggested that LcH1 may play a role in the immune response of L. crocea against Cryptocaryon irritans infection, and LcH1-derived antimicrobial peptides may be a potential strategy for controlling parasitic and bacterial diseases.
Article
Plant Sciences
Edelson de J. S. Dias, Antonio J. Cantanhede Filho, Fernando J. C. Carneiro, Claudia Q. da Rocha, Luis Claudio N. da Silva, Joice C. B. Santos, Thayna F. Barros, Deivid M. Santos
Summary: This study aimed to characterize H. balsamifera extracts by LC-MS/MS and evaluate their antimicrobial potential. The extracts from leaves and stem bark showed the best activity against Staphylococcus aureus. The chosen extract, EALE, was able to extend the lifespan of infected larvae and contained 11 bioactive compounds, including seven flavonoids.
Article
Polymer Science
A. Chiloeches, A. Funes, R. Cuervo-Rodriguez, F. Lopez-Fabal, M. Fernandez-Garcia, C. Echeverria, A. Munoz-Bonilla
Summary: This study reported the synthesis of clickable polymers derived from biobased itaconic acid, which were used to prepare novel cationic polymers with antibacterial properties and low hemotoxicity via click chemistry. The modified polymers exhibited potent antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria and low hemolysis, showing excellent selectivity for Gram-positive bacteria over human red blood cells.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Amelia Richter, Darcy Sutherland, Hossein Ebrahimikondori, Alana Babcock, Nathan Louie, Chenkai Li, Lauren Coombe, Diana Lin, Rene L. Warren, Anat Yanai, Monica Kotkoff, Caren C. Helbing, Fraser Hof, Linda M. N. Hoang, Inanc Birol
Summary: Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are promising biological molecules for developing new therapeutics against antimicrobial resistance. In this study, 51 AMP candidates were bioinformatically identified and characterized. These AMPs demonstrated activity against bacterial pathogens and low toxicity to human cells. Sequence and structural analysis also predicted their antimicrobial activity.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Talita de O. Caretta, Victoria A. Silveira, Galdino Andrade, Fernando Macedo, Maria Antonia P. C. Celligoi
Summary: Results showed that sophorolipids inhibited the mycelial growth in vitro at a minimum concentration of 2 mg mL(-1). Applying sophorolipids at 1, 2, and 4 mg mL(-1) on tomato leaves before inoculation of B. cinerea was the most effective treatment, reducing leaf necrosis by up to 76.90%. Washing tomato fruits with sophorolipids before inoculation of B. cinerea could inhibit gray mold development by up to 96.27%.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alexis St-Gelais, Eliana M. Maldonado, Gloria Saavedra, Samuel Siles-Alvarado, Jerome Alsarraf, Guy Collin, Andre Pichette
Summary: Through a 15-year survey funded by a Canadian agency, Universidad Mayor de San Simon in Bolivia identified the chemical composition of essential oils from Pentacalia herzogii, including previously unknown compounds like herzogole with a distinctive aroma. This study sheds light on the metabolic uniqueness of P. herzogii and proposes a biosynthetic mechanism for the newly discovered compounds.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jaroslaw Ruczynski, Brygida Parfianowicz, Piotr Mucha, Katarzyna Wisniewska, Lidia Piechowicz, Piotr Rekowski
Summary: Mastoparan is a peptide with antimicrobial properties and various biological activities. Its analogs have potential applications as antimicrobial, antiviral, and antitumor agents. This study designed and synthesized new Mastoparan analogs, and compared their antibacterial activity and structure. Two analogs were found to have high antibacterial activity, making them attractive targets for further research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Vojislav Z. Filipovic
Summary: This article discusses the outlier-robust recursive least squares algorithm for identification of SISO dual-rate Hammerstein model and its robustness in handling outliers and unmodeled dynamics. By introducing the appropriate loss functions to address outlier issues, the robustness of parameter estimation is determined.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ROBUST AND NONLINEAR CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jonas Kraemer, Tim Lueddecke, Michael Marner, Elena Maiworm, Johanna Eichberg, Kornelia Hardes, Till F. Schaeberle, Andreas Vilcinskas, Reinhard Predel
Summary: Linear cationic venom peptides, such as Checacin1 found in pseudoscorpion venom, show potent antimicrobial and insecticidal activities. These peptides have the potential to be used as therapeutics for bacterial infections and aphid pest treatment. However, further studies are needed to confirm their specificity and safety in other insects.
