Enhancing betalains production and antioxidant activity in Celosia argentea cell suspension cultures using biotic and abiotic elicitors [PDF]
Scientific ReportsCelosia argentea is a plant known for producing bioactive compounds, including betalains, which possess various biological and pharmaceutical properties.
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Betalains in Some Species of the Amaranthaceae Family: A Review [PDF]
Antioxidants, 2018 Natural pigments are largely distributed in the plant kingdom. They belong to diverse groups, with distinct biochemical pathways. Betalains with colours that range from yellow to red-violet can de divided into two main subgroups: betaxanthins and ...
Maria Graça Miguel
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A Novel Natural Chromogenic Visual and Luminescent Sensor Platform for Multi-Target Analysis in Strawberries and Shape Memory Applications [PDF]
FoodsCarboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) films, derived from sugarcane bagasse agricultural waste (SCB) incorporated with Betalains-nitrogen-doped carbon dots (Betalains-N–CQDs), derived from beet root waste (BR), offer a sustainable, smart and naked-eye sensor for
Hebat-Allah S. Tohamy
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The Neuroprotective Potential of Betalains: A Focused Review [PDF]
PlantsBetalains are natural, hydrophilic pigments present in a variety of plants from the order Caryophyllales, extensively used as non-toxic food colorants and antioxidants.
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Betalain Pigments: Isolation and Application as Reagents for Colorimetric Methods and Biosensors [PDF]
BiosensorsBetalains are hydrophilic natural pigments commonly found in plants of the Caryophyllales order, as well as in specific species and genera of fungi, such as Hygrocybe, Hygrophorus, and Amanita muscaria.
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In planta complementation of the betalain biosynthetic pathway with a bacterial dioxygenase. [PDF]
PLoS ONEBetalains are pigments naturally produced by plants belonging to the order Caryophyllales. However, 4,5-L-DOPA-extradiol-dioxygenase (DODA), the main enzyme in their biosynthetic pathway, has also been characterized in other kingdoms including fungi or ...
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Transcription Factors AsMYB1 and AsMYB3 Regulate Betalain Biosynthesis in Aspergillus sydowii H-1 [PDF]
Journal of FungiBetalains are nitrogen-containing pigments found only in Caryophyllales plants and a few Basidiomycetes; no Ascomycota species have been found to contain them.
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In Silico Mass Spectrometric Fragmentation and Liquid Chromatography with Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) Betalainic Fingerprinting: Identification of Betalains in Red Pitaya [PDF]
MoleculesBetalains, which contain nitrogen and are water soluble, are the pigments responsible for many traits of plants and biological activities in different organisms that do not produce them.
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Betalains: A Narrative Review on Pharmacological Mechanisms Supporting the Nutraceutical Potential Towards Health Benefits [PDF]
FoodsBetalains are naturally occurring pigments sourced mainly from Beta vulgaris (beetroot), Hylocereus spp. (dragon fruit), Amaranthus spp., and Opuntia spp. Betalains are widely used for their vibrant colors and health-promoting properties.
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Celosia argentea: Towards a Sustainable Betalain Source—A Critical Review and Future Prospects [PDF]
PlantsBetalains are nitrogen-containing, water-soluble, and non-toxic natural pigments found in various plant species. Among these, Celosia argentea (Amaranthaceae) has garnered attention as a significant source, accumulating substantial quantities of both red–
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