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Diosgenin from Dioscorea bulbifera: novel hit for treatment of type II diabetes mellitus with inhibitory activity against α-amylase and α-glucosidase.

PLoS ONE, 2014
Diabetes mellitus is a multifactorial metabolic disease characterized by post-prandial hyperglycemia (PPHG). α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitors aim to explore novel therapeutic agents.
Sougata Ghosh, Piyush More, Abhishek Derle, Ajay B Patil, Pramod Markad, Adersh Asok, Navanath Kumbhar, Mahemud L Shaikh, Boppana Ramanamurthy, Vaishali S Shinde, Dilip D Dhavale, Balu A Chopade   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

“Nature's Polymer Reimagined: Conventional and Green Routes to Pectin, Its Bioactive Promise and Industrial Applications”

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Pectin, a versatile natural polymer, is extracted through conventional and emerging green extraction methods, offering multifunctional bioactive properties useful in food, pharmaceutical, and environmental applications. ABSTRACT Pectin, a molecular tapestry woven from diverse polysaccharides, holds a pivotal role across food, pharmaceutical, and ...
Afra Anika Rafique, Aunwesha Sahani, Md Morsaline Billah, Kazi Mohammed Didarul Islam   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Pretreatment Methods on the Proximate Composition, Antinutritional Factors, Antioxidants Properties, and In Vitro Antidiabetic Activities of Hypsizygus ulmarius

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
The effect of pretreatment methods on the proximate content, antinutrient factors, antioxidant, and in vitro antidiabetic activities of elm oyster mushroom was studied. It was observed and statistically concluded that soaking in 0.5% salt solution for 5 min had the least deteriorating effect on the antioxidant and in vitro antidiabetic activities ...
Oluwadamilola Ogunsade, Saka Olasunkanmi Gbadamosi, Tunde Afolabi Morakinyo, Adedayo Olubunmi Adeboye, Akinsola Albert Famuwagun   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Novel Raw Starch Hydrolyzing Thermostable α-Amylase Produced by Newly Isolated Bacillus mojavensis SO-10: Purification, Characterization and Usage in Starch Industries

Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2018
The aim of this study is the production, purification, and characterisation of thermostable raw starch hydrolyzing α-amylase produced by Bacillus mojavensis SO-10.
Sadin Ozdemir, Sema Aguloglu Fincan, Adem Karakaya, Baris Enez   +3 more
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Impact of Sprouting and Brachystegia eurycoma Supplementation on the Functional, Proximate Composition, and Bioactive, Antioxidant, and Enzyme‐Inhibitory Properties of Sorghum Flour

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Sprouting and Brachystegia eurycoma supplementation improved sorghum flour nutrition, antioxidant activity and enzyme inhibition for functional foods. ABSTRACT Sprouting and cereal–legume supplementation are effective strategies for improving the functional, nutritional, and nutraceutical qualities of cereal‐based flour and products.
Khadijat Oluwashola Abdulrazaaq, Emmanuel Anyachukwu Irondi, Emmanuel Oladipo Ajani   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases: A Systematic Review of Functional Foods, Medicinal Plants, Phytochemicals, Bioactive Compounds and Nutrients Effective Against Metabolic Diseases

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
The study demonstrates how functional foods, medicinal plants, phytochemicals, bioactive compounds and essential nutrients combat metabolic diseases. It highlights their mechanisms, including antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, insulin‐sensitising, lipid‐regulating, gut microbiota‐modulating and mitochondrial‐enhancing effects, leading to improved ...
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi, Sana Noreen, Sonia Morya   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of high‐moisture extrusion processing on reducing anti‐nutritional factors and allergenicity in plant‐based materials—A mini review

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Abstract The rising demand for plant‐based meat alternatives has had advancements in processing technologies such as extrusion to meet consumer preferences for enhanced sensory qualities and nutritional benefits. High moisture extrusion (HME), a thermo‐mechanical process employing elevated moisture levels (40%–70%), has emerged as a promising method ...
Nur Hameedah Binte Ramadhan, Yuzhu Mao, Juan Du   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing the nutritional profile of de‐oiled rice bran through solid‐state fermentation with Aspergillus oryzae

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Abstract An experiment was conducted to explore the impact of fermenting de‐oiled rice bran (DORB) with Aspergillus oryzae on its nutrient composition and anti‐nutritional factors. DORB was inoculated with 7‐day‐old A. oryzae culture grown on potato dextrose agar. The experiment was conducted in triplicate for 120 h, with samples collected at 0, 24, 48,
Amit Ranjan, Narottam Prasad Sahu, Sarvendra Kumar, Ashutosh Dharmendra Deo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Purification and Biochemical Characterization of α-Amylase from Newly Isolated Bacillus Cereus Strain and its Application as an Additive in Breadmaking

Polish Journal of Microbiology
Amylase has numerous applications in the processing food sector, including brewing, animal feed, baking, fruit juice manufacturing, starch syrups, and starch liquefaction.
Alhazmi Lina S., Alshehri Wafa A.
doaj   +1 more source

The Adsorption of α-Amylase onto Activated Carbon Modified by Nitrocellulose Combustion and its Resulting Hydrolysis Activity towards Starch

Adsorption Science & Technology, 2008
The combustion oxidation of nitrocellulose at 300 o C was employed to modify activated carbon by the introduction of oxygen-containing complexes onto its surface.
Chan Liu, Rengui Guan, Wenzhong Shen, Zhijie Li   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source