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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fenxiang Liu, Ali Movahedi, Wenguo Yang, Dezhi Xu, Chuanbei Jiang, Jigang Xie, Yu Zhang
Summary: This study characterized the complete chloroplast genome of Musa basjoo Siebold for the first time, revealing important features of its genomic structure and sequence data which can provide valuable insights for future phylogenetic research.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
YongJun Li, Li Jiang, LiYan Liu, YueTing Li, Xue Ma, Jie Pan, ChunHua Liu, Yong Huang, YongLin Wang
Summary: This study reported the isolation of four new compounds from the 70% ethanol extract of Musa basjoo rhizomes. The structures of these compounds were determined using spectroscopic data interpretation and mass spectrometric analyses.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yilun Ji, Xiaonan Chen, Shengqiu Lin, Milton Brian Traw, Dacheng Tian, Sihai Yang, Long Wang, Ju Huang
Summary: This study evaluated the accumulation of somatic mutations in Musa basjoo, a wild relative of banana, and found a higher mutation rate compared to other plants. Interestingly, these mutations were shared among different tissues, suggesting they arise early in development and are derived from a few stem cells.
MOLECULAR GENETICS AND GENOMICS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Li Jiang, Bao Zhang, Yang Wang, Jia Sun, Xue Ma, Guangcheng Wang, Sihong Fu, Changhu Lin, YongJun Li
Summary: Three new acenaphthene derivatives and six known compounds were isolated from the rhizomes of Musa basjoo. The new compounds showed promising cytotoxic activities against various cancer cell lines, with compound 9 displaying significant cytotoxicity against HeLa cells.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2021)
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Horticulture
Hong-Yu Ren, Wen-Zhang Qian, Lu Yi, Yu-Lin Ye, Tao Gu, Shun Gao, Guo-Xing Cao
Summary: This study investigated the changes in mineral elements, nutrient composition, and antioxidant activity in Cercis chinensis flowers at different development stages. The results showed significant variations in these factors during the development of the flowers.
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Food Science & Technology
Dongze Li, Ling Zhu, Qiming Wu, Yiling Chen, Gangcheng Wu, Hui Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different enzyme deactivation methods on the characteristics and antioxidant activity of buckwheat protein hydrolyzate-phenol complex. Glutamic acid was found to be the most important amino acid in the hydrolysate, and the deactivation treatment resulted in changes in the characteristic peaks of the complex. The complex showed high antioxidant capacity.
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Plant Sciences
Kousalya Lavudi, S. Hemalatha, Rekha Rani Kokkanti, G. V. S. Harika, Srinivas Patnaik, Josthna Penchalaneni
Summary: Banana flower extracts have anti-carcinogenic activity against breast cancer. In vivo studies showed that tumor volume decreased and tissue morphology was restored with banana flower extract treatment. Furthermore, in vitro studies confirmed the anti-tumorigenic activity of banana flower extracts.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Liangchen Zhang, Haolin Qu, Mengxi Xie, Taiyuan Shi, Puxiang Shi, Miao Yu
Summary: Peanut sprout is a high-quality healthy food with higher phenol content than peanut seed. In this study, different cooking methods were used to treat peanut sprout and the effects on phenol content, monomeric phenol composition, and antioxidant activity were examined. The results showed that microwave heating retained the highest amount of phenols and flavonoids, and the monomeric phenol composition in germinated peanut varied with heat processing. Furthermore, there was a significant positive correlation between total phenol content and total flavonoid content with antioxidant activity in germinated peanut. These findings suggest that microwave heating is an effective method to retain phenolic substances and antioxidant activity in germinated peanuts.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Zhang, Xin Wang, Jiali Weng, Xinwei Liu, Shaoxuan Qin, Xiaoyan Li, Jixian Gong
Summary: Biomass energy is a widely recognized renewable resource. This study used a Portulaca oleracea L. plant as a natural colorant for dyeing wool fabric, and analyzed the molecular structure and particle size of the extracted dyes. The results showed that the natural colorant had superior color depth, anti-ultraviolet function, and antibacterial activity compared to synthetic dyes, providing a feasible solution for eco-friendly textile materials.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Suelem Paixao da Silva, Jose Augusto Lacerda Fernandes, Alberdan Silva Santos, Nelson Rosa Ferreira
Summary: This study aimed to produce craft lager beer with reduced alcohol content by partially replacing malt with malt bagasse and adding plant extract. The physical-chemical analysis showed a 40.5% reduction in alcohol content compared to the control sample. Acmella oleracea (Jambu) extract obtained by supercritical extraction was added to enhance the beer's antioxidant capacity, which was evaluated using ABTS, DPPH, and ORAC methods. Significant increases in antioxidant activity were observed, indicating the potential of jambu flower extract as an antioxidant adjunct in beer.
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Horticulture
Andrea Griselena Lopez-Guerrero, Tania Zenteno-Savin, Fernando Rivera-Cabrera, Humberto Izquierdo-Oviedo, Lluvia de Abril Alexandra Soriano Melgar
Summary: The synergy of oligosaccharins and sucrose in vase solutions can enhance bud opening and flower coloration in lisianthus, prolonging vase life and improving appearance. This combination also leads to increased flower size and modifies antioxidant compounds content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Biology
Mohsen Miri Nargesi, Shahram Sedaghathoor, Davood Hashemabadi
Summary: This study investigated the biochemical properties of three olive cultivars under the foliar application of amino and organic acids. The results showed that Arbequina cultivar had the highest oil production when treated with glutamine.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Muhammad Ezzudin Ramli, Rabeta Mohd Salleh, Husnul Azan Tajarudin, Musfirah Zulkurnain
Summary: Low amylose milled rice is recommended for maximum phenolic fortification via parboiling method.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Piotr Salachna, Anna Pietrak, Lukasz Lopusiewicz
Summary: Scientists determined the content of total polyphenols, flavonoids, reducing sugars, free amino acids and antioxidant potential in flower extracts of three Centaurea species. Centaurea orientalis showed the highest antioxidant potential, with a strong positive correlation between total phenolics, flavonoids and antioxidant capacity. Free amino acid content may be used as a marker of the antioxidant status in Centaurea species.
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Horticulture
Sandra Voca, Jana Sic Zlabur, Sanja Fabek Uher, Marija Pesa, Nevena Opacic, Sanja Radman
Summary: Wild garlic leaves are rich in bioactive compounds such as vitamin C, total phenolics, and antioxidants, with significant differences in these compounds observed in leaves from different locations and phenophases. This suggests that wild garlic leaves have high production potential for various functional products and natural food supplements, making them valuable for promoting human health.
