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Antimicrobial Effects of Crude Bromelain Extracted from Pineapple Fruit (Ananas comosus (Linn.) Merr.). [PDF]

open access: yesAdvances in Biochemistry, 2015
The study assessed the antimicrobial activity of crude bromelain extracted from pineapple fruit (Ananas comosus L.) on some microorganisms isolated from fresh and overnight meat at different temperatures and pH. Bromelain was extracted from pineapple fruit by homogenizing in cold phosphate buffer solution.
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Functional Properties of a Cysteine Proteinase from Pineapple Fruit with Improved Resistance to Fungal Pathogens in Arabidopsis thaliana

open access: yesMolecules, 2014
In plant cells, many cysteine proteinases (CPs) are synthesized as precursors in the endoplasmic reticulum, and then are subject to post-translational modifications to form the active mature proteinases.
Wei Wang   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cryptic CAM photosynthesis in Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia, Y. jaegeriana)

open access: yesNew Phytologist, Volume 248, Issue 5, Page 2583-2598, December 2025.
Summary Joshua trees are long‐lived perennial monocots native to the Mojave Desert in North America. Composed of two species, Yucca brevifolia and Y. jaegeriana (Asparagaceae), Joshua trees are imperiled by climate change, with decreases in suitable habitat predicted under future climate change scenarios.
Karolina Heyduk   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring Bioactive Metabolites From Fusarium falciforme and Aspergillus terreus Isolated From Protease‐Rich Fruits: Antifungal, Antitrypanosomal, and Enzymatic Inhibitory Activities

open access: yesChemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 22, Issue 11, November 2025.
Metabolites from fungi isolated from protease rich‐fruits displayed antifungal, antitrypanosomal and enzymatic inhibitory activities. ABSTRACT Fungal secondary metabolites display remarkable chemical diversity and biological potential, with applications in agriculture and pharmaceuticals. This study isolated and characterized bioactive metabolites from
Gabriela de Oliveira Almeida   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Histamine in Brazilian Foods: A Comprehensive Review of Occurrence and Risk Assessment for Intoxication and Intolerance

open access: yesFood Science &Nutrition, Volume 13, Issue 11, November 2025.
Even though histamine plays an important role in human health, it has been associated with food intoxication and intolerance episodes. The most relevant, current state of knowledge regarding histamine's biochemical and health aspects is provided. Histamine levels are provided for 17 food groups, including 335 food types and 11,437 samples, allowing ...
Maria Beatriz A. Gloria   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Historical Insights Into the Purification of Polyphenol Oxidase From Plants

open access: yesFood Science &Nutrition, Volume 13, Issue 11, November 2025.
Overview of purification methods for polyphenol oxidase. Advancements in achieving partial or homogeneous purification. Key biochemical properties relevant to polyphenol oxidase. ABSTRACT Over the past 50 years, different methods have been developed to purify polyphenol oxidase (PPO), a key enzyme involved in the oxidation of phenolic compounds in ...
Cesar G. Vazquez‐Lima   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oxytocic effect of Ananas comosus fruit juice on isolated pregnant rats uteri

open access: yesNigerian Veterinary Journal, 2016
This work sought to find out whether Ananas comosus (pineapple) juice can cause abortion in gravid albino rats. Thirty two pregnant albino rats were used in two separate in vivo experiments. The first set of 16 pregnant rats were divided into 4 groups and groups 2, 3 and 4 were assigned undiluted pineapple juice for 24hrs, 36hrs, 48hrs respectively ...
Nwankudu, N.O.   +2 more
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Turning Pineapple Crown Waste Into Value: Formulation and Analysis of an Instant Powder Beverage

open access: yesFood Science &Nutrition, Volume 13, Issue 11, November 2025.
The pineapple crown, a by‐product representing 28% of processing residues, is rich in nutrients and phytochemicals with potential for bioactive applications. This study developed and characterized a microencapsulated beverage powder from crown infusion using freeze‐drying (FD) and spray‐drying (SD).
T. B. N. Brito   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prácticas agrícolas y consecuencias genéticas que permitieron una mejor adaptación de los indígenas a la Amazonía Colombiana Agricultural practices and indigenous tribes adaptation to the Colombian Amazonia

open access: yesAgronomía Colombiana, 1988
Se revisa en este trabajo la domesticación de plantas por parte de las comunidades indígenas Andoque, Puinave y Ticunas; incluidos dentro de los más conocidos de los numerosos grupos etno-lingüísticos de la Amazonía Colombiana. Las selecciones realizadas
Arguello Arias Heliodoro
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