Neuroprotective effect of bilberry extract in a murine model of photo-stressed retina. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 Excessive exposure to light promotes degenerative and blinding retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. However, the underlying mechanisms of photo-induced retinal degeneration are not fully understood, and a ...
Hideto Osada +8 more
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Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) [PDF]
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022 Inflammation is important in the pathogenesis of several chronic diseases. The anti-inflammatory properties of berries have been investigated but the anti-inflammatory activity of bilberry has received little attention and a detailed review is yet to be ...
Anshul Sharma, Hae-Jeung Lee
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Biochemical Study of Bilberry Extract Potential in Preventing Retinal Damage in Rat Model of Diabetes Induced by Streptozotocin/Nicotinamide [PDF]
LifeType 2 diabetes mellitus is a growing global health concern, with diabetic retinopathy (DR) representing a major microvascular complication that contributes significantly to vision impairment. Oxidative stress plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of
Maja Petrović +4 more
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Preliminary Analysis of Bilberry NaDES Extracts as Versatile Active Ingredients of Natural Dermocosmetic Products: In Vitro Evaluation of Anti-Tyrosinase, Anti-Hyaluronidase, Anti-Collagenase, and UV Protective Properties [PDF]
PlantsBilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) fruits represent the recognized wellspring of bioactive compounds with various documented bioactivities. Although bilberry leaves are often treated as industrial by-products, they also represent a valuable source of ...
Milica Martinović +3 more
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<i>In vitro</i> mechanistic studies and potential health benefits of a standardized bilberry extract in low mood and cognitive enhancement. [PDF]
Front NutrBackground: Low mood and cognitive impairments are multifactorial conditions often linked to oxidative stress, neurotransmitter imbalances, and neuroinflammation.
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International Journal of Food Properties, 2023 This study aimed to investigate the nutritional and antioxidant composition of dried wild bilberry, blackcurrant, and blackberry pomaces by evaluating the proximate content, titratable acidity, color, total phenolics, total flavonoids, total anthocyanins
Ana Maria Blejan +3 more
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Bilberry-Derived Anthocyanins Modulate Cytokine Expression in the Intestine of Patients with Ulcerative Colitis. [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND/AIMS:We previously demonstrated that anthocyanin-rich bilberry extract (ARBE) inhibits IFN-γ-induced signalling and downstream effects in human monocytic cells and ameliorates disease activity in ulcerative colitis (UC) patients.
Claudia Gottier (2735434) +17 more
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Modelling the coverage and annual variation in bilberry yield in Finland
Silva Fennica, 2016 The coverage of bilberry (L.) was modelled as a function of site and stand characteristics using the permanent sample plots of the National Forest Inventory (NFI) (Model 1).
Turtiainen, Marjut +3 more
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Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of berry fruits [PDF]
Acta Periodica Technologica, 2012 The main chemical composition, contents of total phenolic (TPh), total flavonoid (TF), and total monomeric anthocyianin (TMA), as well as the antioxidant activity of two raspberry cultivars (Meeker and Willamette), two blackberry cultivars (Čačanska ...
Stajčić Slađana M. +7 more
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A SQUAMOSA MADS-box gene involved in the regulation of anthocyanin accumulation in bilberry fruits [PDF]
, 2010 Anthocyanins are important health promoting phytochemicals that are abundant in many fleshy fruits. Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) is one of the best sources of these compounds.
Jones, Matthew O +43 more
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