Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Amandine L. Flourat, Jeanne Combes, Claire Bailly-Maitre-Grand, Kevin Magnien, Arnaud Haudrechy, Jean-Hugues Renault, Florent Allais
Summary: p-Hydroxycinnamic acids are phenolic compounds involved in lignin biosynthesis pathway, with attractive properties such as antioxidant, anti-UV, and anticancer activities, and are used as building blocks for various industries, but their production cost remains high.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zi-Ying Wang, Ying Yin, Dong-Ni Li, Dan-Yue Zhao, Jun-Qing Huang
Summary: The review summarizes the protective effects of p-Hydroxycinnamic acids (HCAs) on the intestinal barrier. These effects are achieved through four mechanisms: preserving tight junction proteins, modulating pro-inflammatory cytokines, exerting antioxidant activity, and regulating the intestinal microbiota.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gabriela Petrisor, Ludmila Motelica, Denisa Ficai, Roxana Doina Trusca, Vasile-Adrian Surdu, Georgeta Voicu, Ovidiu Cristian Oprea, Anton Ficai, Ecaterina Andronescu
Summary: In this study, two types of mesoporous silica materials with different pore structures and volumes were synthesized and loaded with three types of polyphenols. The obtained materials were characterized from a morphological and structural point of view, and the differences between the two types of materials and the changes after loading with polyphenols were observed. In vitro studies demonstrated the potential biomedical applications of these materials.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Miao Cai, Jiayu Liu, Xiaofei Song, Hang Qi, Yuanzi Li, Zhenzhou Wu, Haijin Xu, Mingqiang Qiao
Summary: This study achieved the de novo biosynthesis of p-coumaric acid and caffeic acid from lignocellulose through a co-cultivation strategy. The improved inoculation ratio and carbon source content significantly increased the production yield of these aromatic compounds.
MICROBIAL CELL FACTORIES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
In Ah Bae, Jae Won Ha, Joon Yong Choi, Yong Chool Boo
Summary: The antioxidant effect of Korean propolis on oxidative stress in human epidermal keratinocytes exposed to air particulate matter was studied. The hydrophilic fraction of propolis showed potential in inhibiting oxidative stress induced by particulate matter and reducing toxicity.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kaili Cui, Lichao Zhang, Xiaoqin La, Haili Wu, Ruipeng Yang, Hanqing Li, Zhuoyu Li
Summary: This study investigated the mechanism underlying the impact of ferulic acid and p-coumaric acid on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The results suggested that these acids improve NAFLD by inhibiting free fatty acid uptake and may serve as potential dietary supplements and drugs for preventing NAFLD.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yasser Nehela, Yasser S. A. Mazrou, Naglaa A. A. Taha, Abdelnaser A. A. Elzaawely, Tran Dang Xuan, Abeer H. H. Makhlouf, Asmaa El-Nagar
Summary: This study investigated the antifungal activity of four cinnamate derivatives against Alternaria alternata, the causal agent of early blight disease in tomato. The findings showed that these derivatives exhibited fungistatic action against A. alternata and reduced disease severity and improved growth traits and yield components of infected tomato plants. These derivatives could be potential eco-friendly alternatives to reduce the use of chemical fungicides against A. alternata.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jing-Guo Xu, Hui-Xue Hu, Jing-Yu Chen, Yan-Song Xue, Bekhzod Kodirkhonov, Bei-Zhong Han
Summary: This study evaluated the inhibitory effects of ferulic acid (FA) and p-coumaric acid (p-CA) on Salmonella Enteritidis biofilm formation and found that they can decrease biofilm formation and bacterial activity while repressing the gene expressions related to biofilm formation. These phenolic acids also showed high antibiofilm efficiency in simulated food processing conditions.
WORLD JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohd Shahnawaz Khan, Majed S. Alokail, Amal Majed H. Alenad, Nojood Altwaijry, Nouf Omar Alafaleq, Abdulaziz Mohammed Alamri, Mubarak Ali Zawba
Summary: Alpha-amylase plays an important role in the management of diabetes and its complications. This study explored the binding of caffeic acid and coumaric acid with alpha-amylase and their effects on the formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs). The results showed that both compounds could bind to alpha-amylase and inhibit the formation of AGEs. Caffeic acid exhibited stronger antiglycative activity compared to p-coumaric acid, which could be attributed to its additional -OH group and high antioxidant activity. The study also highlighted the role of hydrogen bonding in the complex formation. Molecular docking studies suggested that these compounds could be utilized in the design of antidiabetic drugs.
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Lan Yang, Jianfei Nao, Xiaoyu Dong
Summary: This study evaluates the pharmacological properties, pharmacokinetics, and safety aspects of hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives (HCDs) relevant to Parkinson's disease (PD). The results show that HCDs have protective effects in PD due to their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiapoptotic activities. However, the lack of studies on these compounds in PD and the risk of toxicity with high-dose applications limit their use, suggesting the need for further multifaceted in vitro and in vivo studies.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Shiquan Qian, Shuliang Gao, Jingwen Li, Shanshan Liu, Enjie Diao, Wenli Chang, Xiaona Liang, Peng Xie, Ci Jin
Summary: The study found that CXEH and FBEH operation can effectively increase the production of FA and pCA from pretreated corn straws, with CXEH mainly contributing to the disruption of fiber tissues, enhancement of crystallinity, and accelerated degradation of hemicelluloses and lignocelluloses.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuopeng Yang, Yanzhen Han, Kairui Wang, Yu Wang, Liping Li, Nan Li, Xiangdong Xu
Summary: A CE-CL method was developed for the simultaneous determination of four phenolic acids found in traditional Chinese medicine, demonstrating high sensitivity and reliability.
Article
Plant Sciences
Svenning R. Moller, Christopher S. Lancefield, Nicola C. Oates, Rachael Simister, Adam Dowle, Leonardo D. Gomez, Simon J. McQueen-Mason
Summary: Ester-linked hydroxycinnamic acids play important roles in crosslinking within cell wall arabinoxylans. Overexpression of OsAT10 increases cell wall digestibility in rice. Knock-out mutants of OsAT10 showed a significant decrease in AX-associated para-coumaric acid and no effect on digestibility.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Alana M. M. Maia, Adalberto Pessoa-Junior, Ines C. Roberto
Summary: In this study, ferulic acid (FA) and p-coumaric acid (pCA) were extracted from rice straw using an aqueous two-phase system (ATPS) based on the cloud point of surfactant/copolymer Pluronic F-127 (PF-127). The extraction process resulted in 75.8% yield for FA and 74.3% yield for pCA at a concentration of 9.4% w/w of PF-127. Furthermore, the extracted FA and pCA were concentrated 2.3 and 2.5-fold, respectively, compared to their original concentrations, resulting in a PF-127 gel containing 0.12% w/w of hydroxycinnamic acids (HAs). This material shows potential for application in the cosmetics industry for high value-added products in rice straw-based biorefineries.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sosthene Nyomba Kamanda, Ayesha Jacobs
Summary: The study demonstrates that p-coumaric acid and trans-ferulic acid can form multicomponent crystals with different ligands, exhibiting various supramolecular synthons in the crystal structures. The thermal stability of the co-crystals varies depending on the co-crystal formers, with TFA co-crystals showing higher stability, possibly due to the presence of the methoxy group forming an intramolecular hydrogen bond.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Patrick C. Setford, David W. Jeffery, Paul R. Grbin, Richard A. Muhlack
Article
Food Science & Technology
P. Previtali, N. Dokoozlian, D. L. Capone, K. L. Wilkinson, C. M. Ford
Summary: This study found a strong correlation between the stage of development and the composition of sugar and C-6 compounds in individual grape berries during ripening. Berries with similar TSS levels shared similar composition of C-6 compounds, with little influence from the sampling date.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Crista Ann Burbidge, Christopher Michael Ford, Vanessa Jane Melino, Darren Chern Jan Wong, Yong Jia, Colin Leslie Dow Jenkins, Kathleen Lydia Soole, Simone Diego Castellarin, Philippe Darriet, Markus Rienth, Claudio Bonghi, Robert Peter Walker, Franco Famiani, Crystal Sweetman
Summary: Tartaric acid is proposed as a specialized primary metabolite deriving from carbohydrate metabolism in plants, with grapes being high accumulators of it. However, there is limited understanding of the enzymes involved in its biosynthetic pathway in any plant species. New technologies like global co-expression network analysis and genome-wide association studies may aid in further research progress.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Seyed Ali Andi, Mansour Gholami, Christopher M. Ford, Fereshteh Maskani
Summary: The study proved the influence of elicitation culture media with the phytohormone abscisic acid in combination or not with high-level light condition on stimulating valuable phenolic compounds production in cell suspension cultures of Vitis vinifera L.
PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Pietro Previtali, Nick K. Dokoozlian, Bruce S. Pan, Kerry L. Wilkinson, Christopher M. Ford
Summary: Manipulating the sugar accumulation rate of grapes by adjusting crop load and irrigation regime delays ripening, resulting in higher phenolic compound contents in grapes. Monitoring the development of secondary metabolites allows discrimination of compounds mainly responsive to delayed ripening from those influenced by crop load or irrigation.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Brent Sams, Robert G. Bramley, Luis Sanchez, Nick Dokoozlian, Christopher Ford, Vinay Pagay
Summary: This study collected data from four vineyards in the Lodi region of California and compared the prediction of fruit composition parameters using different spatial resolution vegetation indices. The results showed that fruit composition was related to vegetation indices, canopy temperature, and indirect measurements collected in the field, but yield and fruit composition had a strong seasonal response and were influenced by environmental conditions.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ENOLOGY AND VITICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
B. Sams, R. G. Bramley, L. Sanchez, N. K. Dokoozlian, C. M. Ford, V Pagay
Summary: This study evaluated spatial variability in grape composition at harvest in three seasons and compared it with remotely sensed canopy vegetation data. The results showed correlations between aerial imagery and fruit composition, especially at veraison, and the correlations were stronger in vineyards with stronger spatial structure.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
B. Sams, R. G. Bramley, M. Aboutalebi, L. Sanchez, N. K. Dokoozlian, C. M. Ford, V Pagay
Summary: The study evaluated the efficacy of aggregating samples from multiple vineyards over multiple years to estimate a 'common' variogram for more efficient generation and application in vineyard management. Results showed that using a common variogram could provide important statistical support for describing spatial variability, enhancing targeted vineyard management.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Pietro Previtali, Nick K. Dokoozlian, Bruce S. Pan, Kerry L. Wilkinson, Christopher M. Ford
Summary: This study found that grape ripening accelerates under warmer and drier conditions, which can lead to an imbalance in the accumulation of sugars, phenolic, and aromatic compounds, ultimately affecting the quality of wine. By manipulating crop load and irrigation, grape ripening rates can be altered, thereby influencing the aroma and profile of the resulting wine. Phenolic composition is influenced by the irrigation regime, with color and tannin levels increased by late season irrigation.
Review
Plant Sciences
Pietro Previtali, Filippo Giorgini, Randall S. Mullen, Nick K. Dookozlian, Kerry L. Wilkinson, Christopher M. Ford
Summary: This study presents a quantitative meta-analysis of previous observations on vineyard techniques to delay grape maturity. The results reveal the factors affecting the efficacy of these techniques and highlight the importance of considering experimental conditions.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gang Jin, Vladimir Jiranek, Aaron Mark Hayes, Paul R. Grbin
Summary: Lactic acid bacteria play an important role in winemaking. This study isolated 108 lactic acid bacteria from high-ethanol-content Grenache wines and identified them using molecular biology techniques. Among them, most were Oenococcus oeni, and some strains showed good tolerance to high ethanol levels, making them potential candidates for initiating malolactic fermentation in high-ethanol-content wines.
Article
Microbiology
Ana Hranilovic, Warren Albertin, Dimitra L. Capone, Adelaide Gallo, Paul R. Grbin, Lukas Danner, Susan E. P. Bastian, Isabelle Masneuf-Pomarede, Joana Coulon, Marina Bely, Vladimir Jiranek
Summary: This study compared the performance of different strains of L. thermotolerans co-inoculated with Saccharomyces cerevisiae in high sugar/pH Viognier fermentations. The results showed that L. thermotolerans can improve the stability and balance of the wines by converting sugars to lactic acid during fermentation. Despite variations in volatile composition and acidity, the varietal aromatic expression remained consistent between the treatments.
Article
Food Science & Technology
J. -C. LI, K. L. WILKINSON, C. M. FORD, V. JIRANEK
Summary: The study investigates the impact of using non-Saccharomyces yeast on the concentration and perception of IBMP in wines, with some non-Saccharomyces yeast strains found to reduce the greenness and enhance fruitiness in sensory analysis of the wines.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Marta Avramova, Paul Grbin, Anthony Borneman, Warren Albertin, Isabelle Masneuf-Pomarede, Cristian Varela
FEMS YEAST RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Microbiology
Cristobal A. Onetto, Paul R. Grbin, Simon J. McIlroy, Kathryn L. Eales
FEMS MICROBIOLOGY ECOLOGY
(2019)
