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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Shin Ja Lee, Hyun Sang Kim, Jun Sik Eom, You Young Choi, Seong Uk Jo, Gyo Moon Chu, Yookyung Lee, Jakyeom Seo, Kyoung Hoon Kim, Sung Sill Lee
Summary: This study investigated the potential of olive leaves as feed additives and supplements for ruminants, as well as their methane reduction effects during in vitro fermentation. The results demonstrated a decrease in methane production and an increase in cellulose-degrading bacteria in the olive leaves group.
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Biology
Ahmed I. Foudah, Mohammad H. Alqarni, Aftab Alam, Mohammad Ayman Salkini, Elmutasim O. Ibnouf Ahmed, Hasan S. Yusufoglu
Summary: The essential oil extracted from C. sativum chemotype grown in Al-Kharj region of Saudi Arabia possesses low antioxidant potential, superior antimicrobial activity, and outstanding anti-inflammatory effects.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Khashti Dasila, Mithilesh Singh
Summary: Growing health concerns have led to an increased demand for edible plants that provide health benefits. This study investigated the minerals, bioactive compounds, and biological activities of Elaeagnus latifolia L., a wild edible fruit from the Sikkim Himalaya in India. The fruit was found to be rich in minerals and bioactive compounds, and exhibited good antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. It has potential applications in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Monika Moond, Sushila Singh, Seema Sangwan, Savita Rani, Anuradha Beniwal, Jyoti Rani, Anita Kumari, Indu Rani, Parvesh Devi
Summary: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using Trigonella foenum-graceum L. leaf extract, which contains phytochemicals that play important roles in the reduction of silver ions to AgNPs. The synthesized AgNPs had spherical shapes with a diameter of 4-22 nm. The antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of AgNPs and leaf extract were evaluated, and AgNPs showed significant efficacy in both aspects. These findings suggest that AgNPs could be utilized in biomedical applications and drug delivery systems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bogdan-Stefan Negreanu-Pirjol, Ovidiu Cristian Oprea, Ticuta Negreanu-Pirjol, Florentina Nicoleta Roncea, Ana-Maria Prelipcean, Oana Craciunescu, Andreea Iosageanu, Victoria Artem, Aurora Ranca, Ludmila Motelica, Anca-Cristina Lepadatu, Madalina Cosma, Dan Razvan Popoviciu
Summary: Lonicera caerulaea L. and Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliot fruits are rich in bioactive compounds and have numerous health benefits. L. caerulea has higher antioxidant activity and ascorbic acid level compared to commonly consumed berries like blackberries and strawberries. A. melanocarpa is known for its high antioxidants content, surpassing other fruits like currants, cranberries, blueberries, elderberries, and gooseberries. This review aims to highlight the potential health benefits of these fruits and promote their cultivation and processing as nutraceutical sources.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Halima Alsamri, Khawlah Athamneh, Gianfranco Pintus, Ali H. Eid, Rabah Iratni
Summary: Sumac, also known as Rhus coriaria L., is a commonly used spice and medicinal plant with rich beneficial compounds and potent antioxidant capacities. Research shows that sumac has ameliorative and therapeutic effects on various diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.
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Plant Sciences
Norhisam Zamakshshari, Idris A. Ahmed, Muhammad N. A. Nasharuddin, Najihah Mohd Hashim, Mohammad R. Mustafa, Rozana Othman, Mohamed Noordin
Summary: Different extraction methods significantly affect the yield and biological activities of hydroxychavicol from P. betle L. extracts, with chloroform extract following boiling with water showing the highest hydroxychavicol content and strong inhibitory effects against cancer cell lines and bacteria strains.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH ON MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Michaela Barkociova, Jaroslav Toth, Katarzyna Sutor, Natalia Drobnicka, Slawomir Wybraniec, Boris Dudik, Andrea Bilkova, Szilvia Czigle
Summary: The fruits of Cactaceae plants are good sources of natural pigments-betalains and exhibit antioxidant activity, but are not effective in inhibiting the growth of certain bacteria.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anca Pop, Catalina Bogdan, Ionel Fizesan, Sonia Iurian, Rahela Carpa, Cecilia Bacali, Laurian Vlase, Daniela Benedec, Mirela L. Moldovan
Summary: This study evaluated the biological activities of four extracts from Vitis vinifera by-products, revealing their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. The freeze-drying mouthwash formulation containing poloxamer-407, xylitol, and mannitol exhibited desirable mechanical properties and reconstitution time.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Paula Roberta da Silva, Maria do Carmo Alves de Lima, Thammyris Pires Souza, Jana Messias Sandes, Alice da Conceicao Alves de Lima, Pedro Jose Rolim Neto, Fabio Andre Brayner dos Santos, Luiz Carlos Alves, Rosali Maria Ferreira da Silva, George Jackson de Moraes Rocha, Iranildo Jose da Cruz Filho
Summary: The lignin extracted from Morinda citrifolia leaves showed low cytotoxicity and antioxidant activity, but exhibited inhibitory effects on Leishmania parasites. It is considered a promising macromolecule for use as an antiparasitic and antioxidant agent.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Zaida Ochoa-Cruz, Jorge Molina-Torres, Maria V. Angoa-Perez, Jeanette G. Cardenas-Valdovinos, Ignacio Garcia-Ruiz, Jose A. Ceja-Diaz, Jose O. Bernal-Gallardo, Hortencia G. Mena-Violante
Summary: This study evaluated the phytochemical profile and biological activities of Psittacanthus calyculatus fruits hosted by Prosopis laevigata and Quercus deserticola. The fruits from P. laevigata had the highest content of total phenols, while those from Q. deserticola had the highest content of flavonoids and anthocyanins. The fruit extracts from P. laevigata showed the highest antioxidant activity and antihypertensive activity. Additionally, the fruit extracts from both hosts exhibited antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Salmonella choleraesuis, and Shigella flexneri. These findings suggest potential therapeutic applications of P. calyculatus fruits, but further confirmation experiments are needed.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mincong Wang, Yue Meng, Huifeng Zhu, Yong Hu, Chang-Peng Xu, Xiaomin Chao, Wenqiang Li, Chengguo Li, Chengguo Pan
Summary: Viola betonicifolia synthesizes gold nanoparticles in a green and efficient manner, showing excellent antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal, cytotoxic, and biofilm inhibition properties. The enhanced efficacy of VB-Au NPs compared to CH-Au NPs may be attributed to the synergistic effect of the nanoparticle's physical properties and the adsorbed biologically active phytomolecules from the plant leaves extract.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2021)
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Agricultural Engineering
Mysoon M. Al-Ansari, Ahmed M. Andeejani, Eman Alnahmi, Reem H. AlMalki, Afshan Masood, Ponnuswamy Vijayaraghavan, Anas Abdel Rahman, Ki Choon Choi
Summary: The research revealed that lavender essential oil has strong antifungal and antioxidant properties, showing broad-spectrum fungicidal activity against various plant pathogenic fungi and contact toxicity on insect pests infesting host fruits. It exhibited significant fumigant activity and effectively controlled fungal growth, serving as a natural choice for preserving harvested fruits and protecting industrial crops.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Agata Maria Pawlowska, Natalia Zurek, Ireneusz Kapusta, Marinella De Leo, Alessandra Braca
Summary: This study evaluated the phenolic constituents of loquat fruits and leaves from Tuscany, Italy and their in vitro antioxidant and chemopreventive activities. The results showed that loquat leaves had higher antioxidant and anticancer potential compared to the fruits, and contained multiple phenolic compounds.
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Food Science & Technology
Tugba Demir, Ozlem Akpinar, Haki Kara, Huseyin Gungor
Summary: This study investigated the phenolic profile and bioactivity of Allium scorodoprasum L. subsp. rotundum, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, cytotoxic, and anti-inflammatory activities. The optimal conditions for extracting phenolic and flavonoid compounds were determined. The extract showed high antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, inhibited the activities of certain enzymes related to diabetes, and exhibited cytotoxic effects on cancer cells. Overall, Allium scorodoprasum L. subsp. rotundum could be a promising source of natural bioactive compounds for various applications.