Fine monitoring of major phenolic compounds in lettuce and escarole leaves during storage
This study provides additional information to better control, optimize minimally processed produce and select more suitable leaves for the fresh ‐cut industry. (Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry)
Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry - November 14, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: V éronique Vidal,
Sandrine Laurent,
Florence Charles,
Huguette Sallanon Tags: FULL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Biochemical characterisation of lectin from wild chickpea (Cicer reticulatum L.) with potential inhibitory action against human cancer cells
AbstractA wild chickpea lectin (WCL) from the seeds ofCicer reticulatum L. was chromato ‐purified using DEAE‐Cellulose and SP‐Sephadex ion exchange chromatography. WCL was thermostable upto 60°C with broad pH optima (pH 5–9) and various divalent metal ions did not influence its activity. WCL demonstrated DNA protection in a dose‐dependent manner. The lectin exerted antifunga l activity against diverse fungal pathogens. WCL augmented the mitogenic response of mouse spleen cells at 10 µg/ml concentration and showed an inhibition of HIV‐1 reverse transcriptase at IC50 of 200 µM. Against human cancer cell lin...
Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry - November 14, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: Neha Gupta,
Ajay Kumar Gautam,
Sameer Suresh Bhagyawant Tags: FULL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The isolation, structural characterization, and anticancer activity from the aerial parts of Cymbopogon flexuosus
This study investigated bioactive secondary metabolites from the aerial parts ofCymbopogon flexuosus(CF). Total phenolic and total flavonoid contents, the antioxidant activities including 2, 2 ′‐azino‐bis (3‐ethylbenzthiazoline‐6‐sulfonic acid) (ABTS+) and 2, 2 ′‐diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging systems, and cytotoxic effects were determined. 1, 3‐O‐di‐E‐caffeoylglycerol (SA3) and 1‐O‐p‐coumaroyl‐3‐O‐caffeoylglycerol (SA4) were firstly isolated from an ethanol extract of CF. Their chemical structures were eluc idated by extensive spectroscopic analyses, including M...
Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry - November 14, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: Quang ‐Ung Le,
Horng‐Liang Lay,
Ming‐Chang Wu Tags: FULL ARTICLE Source Type: research
N6 ‐(2‐hydroxyethyl)‐adenosine from Cordyceps cicadae protects against diabetic kidney disease via alleviation of oxidative stress and inflammation
This study investigated the kidney ‐protective ability of N6‐(2‐hydroxyethyl)‐adenosine (HEA) in alloxan‐induced diabetic rats. Diabetes was induced in the rats by the administration of alloxan monohydrate (150 mg/kg, i.p) and treated with HEA for 6 weeks. Diabetic rats displayed marked increase in blood glucose, serum creatinine (Scr), and blood u rea nitrogen (BUN), in addition to high excretion of urinary protein and albumin. Furthermore, diabetic rats showed decreased renal levels of glutathione (GSH), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and increased malondialdehyde (MDA) as well as renal concentra...
Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry - November 14, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: Xiaohong Wang,
Aiqiong Qin,
Fang Xiao,
Opeyemi J. Olatunji,
Shuyuan Zhang,
Dong Pan,
Weizhe Han,
Daoqing Wang,
Yihong Ni Tags: FULL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Study on the ability of partially hydrolyzed guar gum to modulate the gut microbiota and relieve constipation
This study suggested that MHGG treatment could elicit constipation relief in mice.Practical applicationsIn this study, partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) produced by mannanase hydrolysis was applied for the relieving constipation in mice. The medium ‐molecular‐weight product (Mw 2,000–10,000 Da) could elicit constipation relief and modulate the gut microbiota in mice, which shows the potential to act as dietary fiber for constipation treatment. (Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry)
Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry - November 14, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: Xiaodan Fu,
Rong Li,
Tan Zhang,
Meng Li,
Haijin Mou Tags: FULL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Chitosan/sodium tripolyphosphate nanoparticles as efficient vehicles for enhancing the cellular uptake of fish ‐derived peptide
In this study, the fish ‐derived peptide (DGDDGEAGKIG)‐loaded chitosan (CS) nanoparticles (CS/PEP‐NPs) were prepared and investigated in Caco‐2 monolayer model. The results indicated zeta potential of CS/PEP‐NPs increased with the increase in molecular weight of CS (10–50 kDa). Transmission electron microscopy images revealed the CS/PEP‐NPs were uniform spherical‐shaped nanoparticles with a diameter of 50–200 nm (150 kDa). Compared to other CS/PEP‐NPs, 150‐kDa CS/PEP‐NPs performed an outstanding apparent permeability coefficient (Papp, 2.29 × 10−5 cm s−1) and cumulative amount of peptide...
Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry - November 14, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: Yuanhui Zhao,
Wenwen Du,
Haohao Wu,
Miaomiao Wu,
Zunying Liu,
Shiyuan Dong Tags: FULL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Fine monitoring of major phenolic compounds in lettuce and escarole leaves during storage
This study provides additional information to better control, optimize minimally processed produce and select more suitable leaves for the fresh ‐cut industry. (Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry)
Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry - November 14, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: V éronique Vidal,
Sandrine Laurent,
Florence Charles,
Huguette Sallanon Tags: FULL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Biochemical characterisation of lectin from wild chickpea (Cicer reticulatum L.) with potential inhibitory action against human cancer cells
AbstractA wild chickpea lectin (WCL) from the seeds ofCicer reticulatum L. was chromato ‐purified using DEAE‐Cellulose and SP‐Sephadex ion exchange chromatography. WCL was thermostable upto 60°C with broad pH optima (pH 5–9) and various divalent metal ions did not influence its activity. WCL demonstrated DNA protection in a dose‐dependent manner. The lectin exerted antifunga l activity against diverse fungal pathogens. WCL augmented the mitogenic response of mouse spleen cells at 10 µg/ml concentration and showed an inhibition of HIV‐1 reverse transcriptase at IC50 of 200 µM. Against human cancer cell lin...
Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry - November 14, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: Neha Gupta,
Ajay Kumar Gautam,
Sameer Suresh Bhagyawant Tags: FULL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The isolation, structural characterization, and anticancer activity from the aerial parts of Cymbopogon flexuosus
This study investigated bioactive secondary metabolites from the aerial parts ofCymbopogon flexuosus(CF). Total phenolic and total flavonoid contents, the antioxidant activities including 2, 2 ′‐azino‐bis (3‐ethylbenzthiazoline‐6‐sulfonic acid) (ABTS+) and 2, 2 ′‐diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging systems, and cytotoxic effects were determined. 1, 3‐O‐di‐E‐caffeoylglycerol (SA3) and 1‐O‐p‐coumaroyl‐3‐O‐caffeoylglycerol (SA4) were firstly isolated from an ethanol extract of CF. Their chemical structures were eluc idated by extensive spectroscopic analyses, including M...
Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry - November 14, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: Quang ‐Ung Le,
Horng‐Liang Lay,
Ming‐Chang Wu Tags: FULL ARTICLE Source Type: research
N6 ‐(2‐hydroxyethyl)‐adenosine from Cordyceps cicadae protects against diabetic kidney disease via alleviation of oxidative stress and inflammation
This study investigated the kidney ‐protective ability of N6‐(2‐hydroxyethyl)‐adenosine (HEA) in alloxan‐induced diabetic rats. Diabetes was induced in the rats by the administration of alloxan monohydrate (150 mg/kg, i.p) and treated with HEA for 6 weeks. Diabetic rats displayed marked increase in blood glucose, serum creatinine (Scr), and blood u rea nitrogen (BUN), in addition to high excretion of urinary protein and albumin. Furthermore, diabetic rats showed decreased renal levels of glutathione (GSH), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and increased malondialdehyde (MDA) as well as renal concentra...
Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry - November 14, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: Xiaohong Wang,
Aiqiong Qin,
Fang Xiao,
Opeyemi J. Olatunji,
Shuyuan Zhang,
Dong Pan,
Weizhe Han,
Daoqing Wang,
Yihong Ni Tags: FULL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The effects of hesperidin on sodium arsenite ‐induced different organ toxicity in rats on metabolic enzymes as antidiabetic and anticholinergics potentials: A biochemical approach
AbstractIn our work, it was purposed to investigate the effects of sodium arsenite (SA) and hesperidin (HSP) administered to rats on some metabolic enzymes including carbonic anhydrase (CA), aldose reductase (AR), paraoxonase ‐1 (PON1), α‐glycosidase (α‐Gly), butyrylcholine esterase (BChE), acetylcholine esterase (AChE) enzymes activities in the brain, heart, liver, testis, and kidney tissues of rats. CA activities were significantly decreased in testis, liver, and heart tissues of rats given HSP, SA, SA+HSP‐10 0, and SA+HSP‐200 compared to control (p < 0.05). In liver tissue, AChE and BChE enzymes activi...
Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry - November 13, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: Cuneyt Caglayan,
Yeliz Demir,
Sefa Kucukler,
Parham Taslimi,
Fatih Mehmet Kandemir, İlhami Gulçin Tags: FULL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Comparison of non ‐anthocyanin polyphenol accumulation in the berry skins of muscadine and European grapes during ripening in China
This article evaluates the accumulation of non‐anthocyanin polyphenols in muscadine sk ins during berry maturation, in comparison to European grapes. The findings exhibit the polyphenol characteristics of these grapes cultivated in new locations across South China, and make further efforts to increase breeding quality and agronomic production, through improving preharvest treatments a nd agronomic performance during berry developmental stages, that lead to a high increase of polyphenol. (Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry)
Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry - November 13, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: Shiren Song,
Zheng Wei,
Yu Huang,
Wenfeng Guo,
Yali Zhang,
Ling Yin,
Junjie Qu,
Jiang Lu Tags: FULL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The effects of hesperidin on sodium arsenite ‐induced different organ toxicity in rats on metabolic enzymes as antidiabetic and anticholinergics potentials: A biochemical approach
AbstractIn our work, it was purposed to investigate the effects of sodium arsenite (SA) and hesperidin (HSP) administered to rats on some metabolic enzymes including carbonic anhydrase (CA), aldose reductase (AR), paraoxonase ‐1 (PON1), α‐glycosidase (α‐Gly), butyrylcholine esterase (BChE), acetylcholine esterase (AChE) enzymes activities in the brain, heart, liver, testis, and kidney tissues of rats. CA activities were significantly decreased in testis, liver, and heart tissues of rats given HSP, SA, SA+HSP‐10 0, and SA+HSP‐200 compared to control (p < 0.05). In liver tissue, AChE and BChE enzymes activi...
Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry - November 13, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: Cuneyt Caglayan,
Yeliz Demir,
Sefa Kucukler,
Parham Taslimi,
Fatih Mehmet Kandemir, İlhami Gulçin Tags: FULL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Aqueous extract of berry (Plinia jaboticaba) byproduct modulates gut microbiota and maintains the balance on antioxidant defense system in rats
AbstractPrevious studies have assessed the properties of aqueous extracts, using byproducts such as jaboticaba peel. We have assessed potential antioxidant effects of jaboticaba extract (Plinia jaboticaba) (JAE = 50 g/L) in vitro and in vivo. Healthy Wistar rats received ad libitum JAE for either 15 or 49 days in vivo. Cyanidin‐3‐O‐glucoside, delphinidin‐3‐O‐glucoside, gallic acid, rutin, myricetin, and quercetin were identified as the main polyphenols in JAE. Lipid peroxidation values in the serum and colon were similar throughout the groups. In addition, JAE did not disturb the antioxidant systems. JAE als...
Source: Journal of Food Biochemistry - November 11, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: Juliana Kelly da Silva ‐Maia,
Angela Giovana Batista,
Luiz Claudio Correa,
Glaucia Carielo Lima,
Stanislau Bogusz Junior,
Mário Roberto Maróstica Junior Tags: FULL ARTICLE Source Type: research
