Beetroots are one of the primary sources of betalains, nitrogenous pigments with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However, due to their chemical instability, betalains have limited use in food applications.
Mary H. Grace +4 more
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Seed Ergastic Substances Profiling and its Implications for the Amaranthaceae-Chenopodiaceae Complex [PDF]
The chemotaxonomic significance of ergastic substances that are aligned systematically to the Amaranthaceae-Chenopodiaceae group and their prospective applications, such as the use of its starch for food, health and industrial uses, were assessed in ...
Omonhinmin, Conrad A.
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Experimental study on severe plastic deformation of Ti by novel equal-channel angular pressing [PDF]
This study involves experimental investigation on severe plastic deformation (SPD) of Ti using novel equal-channel angular pressing (ECAP) at ambient temperature.
Fujiwara, Eri Miura +3 more
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Anti‐amyloidogenic properties of plant pigments betalains as potential nutraceuticals against Alzheimer's disease have been screened using 24 pure molecules.
Pedro Martínez‐Rodríguez +4 more
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The objective of this study was to develop a simple and reproducible method for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of betalains in plasma samples, based on Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) and micro-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with ...
Tomasz Sawicki +2 more
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Minimal muscle damage after a marathon and no influence of beetroot juice on inflammation and recovery [PDF]
This study examined whether beetroot juice (BTJ) would attenuate inflammation and muscle damage following a marathon. Using a double blind, independent group’s design, 34 runners (~16 previous marathons completed) consumed either BTJ or an isocaloric ...
Butterfield T.A. +15 more
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Floral parts of Gomphrena globosa L. as a novel alternative source of betacyanins: Optimization of the extraction using response surface methodology [PDF]
The present study describes a novel mechanical process for the pigmented parts of Gomphrena globosa L. The effects of the variables of the maceration extraction of betacyanins have not been properly described.
Barros, Lillian +4 more
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Harnessing the potential of selected plant pigments in dye-sensitized solar cells: The current status [PDF]
Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) represent the third generation of solar cells which have revolutionized sustainable energy research owing to the fact that they act as a renewable energy source integrated with employment of environmentally benign light ...
Lazić Anita M. +3 more
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Utjecaj fermentiranoga soka cikle na kemijski induciranu mutaciju sojeva Salmonella typhimurium TA98 i TA100 [PDF]
The ability of fresh and fermented beetroot juice to limit chemical mutations has been studied using the Ames test and the strains of Salmonella typhimurium TA98 and TA100.
Elżbieta Klewicka
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Reviewing the relevance of fluorescence in biological systems [PDF]
Fluorescence is emitted by diverse living organisms. The analysis and interpretation of these signals may give information about their physiological state, ways of communication among species and presence of specific chemicals.
Cordon, Gabriela Beatriz +2 more
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