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A chromosome-level reference genome of the wax gourd (Benincasa hispida) [PDF]

Scientific Data, 2023
The wax gourd (Benincasa hispida), the only species in the genus Benincasa, is an important crop native to Asia that has been widely planted for multi-purpose uses. The first wax gourd draft genome was published three years ago, but it was incomplete and
Wenlong Luo, Jinqiang Yan, Shanwei Luo, Wenrui Liu, Dasen Xie, Biao Jiang   +5 more
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Valorization of Polysaccharides From Benincasa hispida: Physicochemical, Moisturizing, and Antioxidant Skincare Properties [PDF]

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022
Benincasa hispida Cogn. (B. hispida) is a popular vegetable in China, and studies have been reported on B. hispida polysaccharides (BPS) preparation. However, few studies have been reported on its physicochemical and skincare properties.
Qian Wang, Xiaoyan Yang, Changwei Zhu, Guodong Liu, Weili Han, Yujun Sun, Lisheng Qian   +6 more
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Analysis of bioactive compounds present in different crude extracts of Benincasa hispida and Cucurbita moschata seeds by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry [PDF]

Heliyon, 2023
Plant seeds are the resources of many different bioactive components. The chemical composition of the different crude extracts from Benincasa hispida (White pumpkin) and Cucurbita moschata (Pumpkin) seeds with three different polarity-based solvents (n ...
Nasim Ahmed, Md Nurul Huda Bhuiyan
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A transcriptome analysis of Benincasa hispida revealed the pathways and genes involved in response to Phytophthora melonis infection [PDF]

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022
Wilt disease caused by Phytophthora melonis infection is one of the most serious threats to Benincasa hispida production. However, the mechanism of the response of B. hispida to a P. melonis infection remains largely unknown. In the present study, two B.
Jinsen Cai, Songguang Yang, Wenrui Liu, Jinqiang Yan, Biao Jiang, Dasen Xie, Dasen Xie   +6 more
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Influence of Benincasa hispida Peel Extracts on Antioxidant and Anti-Aging Activities, including Molecular Docking Simulation [PDF]

Foods, 2023
Benincasa hispida peel, a type of postconsumer waste, is considered a source of beneficial phytochemicals. Therefore, it was subjected to investigation for biological activities in this study. B.
Pimpak Phumat, Siripat Chaichit, Siriporn Potprommanee, Weeraya Preedalikit, Mathukorn Sainakham, Worrapan Poomanee, Wantida Chaiyana, Kanokwan Kiattisin   +7 more
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Formulation and in vitro evaluation of the topical antiageing preparation of the fruit of Benincasa hispida

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2011
Ageing is the phase of gradual decline of body efficiency and metabolic activities after reaching a maturity stage. Free radicals cause oxidative alterations in collagen, elastin material and changes in membrane characteristics and induce polymerization ...
Vidya Sabale, Harish Kunjwani, Prafulla Sabale   +2 more
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Exploring the efficacy of Benincasa hispida extract on obesity linked inflammatory bowel disease by integrating computational analysis and experimental validations [PDF]

Scientific Reports
The association of obesity with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be understood by the intricate role of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines, especially adipokines, which are secreted by adipose tissue and are responsible for IBD because of their ...
Santosh B. Patil, Manisha B. Kuvalekar, Deepak A. Yaraguppi, D. S. N. B. K. Prasanth, Sangameshwar G. Halkavatagi, Gururaj B. Tennalli, Mukhatar Ahmed Javali, T. M. Yunus Khan   +7 more
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A Comprehensive Literature Review On Kushmanda (Benincasa Hispida Thunip) As Medhya (IQ Booster)

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
To review literature on B. hispida as Medhya (IQ booster). The Ayurvedic books and Journal article from internet are denoted. All information was analysed to see Kushmanda as Medhya (IQ booster). In order to treat psychological and psychosomatic diseases,
Sarita S. Neeralakeri, Sourabh Deshmukh, Ashish Varma, Ravindra G. Varma   +3 more
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Gourd, Wax—Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn.

EDIS, 2003
This document describes the wax gourd (Benincasa hispida), an annual vine cultivated primarily in South Florida for its edible fruit. Known by various names such as white gourd and winter melon, the plant produces large, wax-coated fruits with white ...
James M. Stephens
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The HPLC Fingerprint and Isovanillin Content of Benincasa hispida Seeds [PDF]

Journal of Chemistry, 2015
The Benincasa hispida seed is used as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). However, there is still a lack of medicinal quality control of B. hispida seeds. The seeds may contain isovanillin, but this finding remains to be confirmed and quantified.
Jing Liu, Pinglin Li, Qi Wang, Bin Li, Guoqiang Li   +4 more
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