The Pharmacological Potential of Mushrooms [PDF]
This review describes pharmacologically active compounds from mushrooms. Compounds and complex substances with antimicrobial, antiviral, antitumor, antiallergic, immunomodulating, anti-inflammatory, antiatherogenic, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective and ...
Jülich, Wolf-Dieter +2 more
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Nutraceutical Properties and Toxicity Studies of Flour Obtained from Capsicum pubescens Fruits and Its Comparison with “Locoto” Commercial Powder [PDF]
The aim of this research was to evaluate the phytochemical profiles of flour from red, yellow and green fruits of Capsicum pubescens (commun name: locoto) and compare with “locoto” commercial powder (Lcp).
Alberto, Maria Rosa +6 more
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Halophiles and Their Biomolecules: Recent Advances and Future Applications in Biomedicine [PDF]
The organisms thriving under extreme conditions better than any other organism living on Earth, fascinate by their hostile growing parameters, physiological features, and their production of valuable bioactive metabolites.
Amoozegar, Mohammad Ali +2 more
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Chemical investigation of a biologically active schinus molle L. leaf extract [PDF]
The pepper tree Schinus molle L. is an evergreen ornamental plant belonging to the Anacardiaceae family, native to South America and widespread throughout the world. It has biological activities and is used in folk medicine. This paper aims to contribute
Garzoli, S. +5 more
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The essential oil of Thymbra capitata and its application as a biocide on stone and derived surfaces [PDF]
Many chemicals used nowadays for the preservation of cultural heritage pose a risk to both human health and the environment. Thus, it is desirable to find new and eco-friendly biocides that can replace the synthetic ones.
Bruno M. +4 more
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A novel antibacterial peptide derived from Crocodylus siamensis haemoglobin hydrolysate induces membrane permeabilization causing iron dysregulation, oxidative stress and bacterial death [PDF]
Aims A novel antibacterial peptide from Crocodylus siamensis haemoglobin hydrolysate (CHH) was characterized for antimicrobial activity. Methods and Results CHHs were hydrolysed for 2 h (2 h-CHH), 4 h (4h-CHH), 6 h (6 h-CHH) and 8 h (8 h-CHH). The
Adje +29 more
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Green synthesis of nanoparticles is becoming a method of choice for biological research due to its environmentally benign outcomes, stability and ease of synthesis.
Hina Rehman +11 more
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Effect of carrot puree edible films on quality preservation of fresh-cut carrots [PDF]
peer-reviewedFinancial support from the high level talent fund of Henan University of Technology Science and Technology (No. 2012BS024) is gratefully acknowledged.The effect of edible films based on carrot puree, chitosan, corn starch, gelatin, glycerol ...
Kong, D. +3 more
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Volatile oil analysis, phenolic constituents, antioxidant capacity, antimicrobial activity, vitamin C, and enzyme activities of the fruits of Rhus coriaria L. were studied. The chemical with the highest percentage was sesquiterpene hydrocarbons with 40.4%
Mehmet Öz +3 more
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Euphorbia-derived natural products with potential for use in health maintenance [PDF]
Euphorbia genus (Euphorbiaceae family), which is the third largest genus of angiosperm plants comprising ca. 2000 recognized species, is used all over the world in traditional medicine, especially in the traditional Chinese medicine. Members of this taxa
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