Seasonal variations of the phenolic constituents in bilberry ( Vaccinium myrtillus L.) leaves, stems and fruits, and their antioxidant activity [PDF]
Food Chemistry, 2016 The seasonal variations of the content and diversity of phenolic compounds, as well as the antioxidant activity of leaves, stems and fruits of bilberry collected in May, July and September, were evaluated for two consecutive years.
Oana-Crina Bujor +2 more
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Bilberry and Sea Buckthorn Leaves and Their Subcritical Water Extracts Prevent Lipid Oxidation in Meat Products [PDF]
Foods, 2020 The aim of this study was to find new sustainable, Nordic natural antioxidant sources, develop subcritical water extraction (SWE) process for recovering the antioxidant compounds from the most potential raw materials, and to test their antioxidative ...
Sari Mäkinen +4 more
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Effect of wounding on chalcone synthase and pathogenesis related PR-10 gene expression and content of phenolic compounds in bilberry leaves [PDF]
Biologia Plantarum, 2008 The influence of artificial wounding on biosynthesis of flavonoids and hydroxycinnamic acids was studied in bilberry leaves using two separate wounding experiments. In the first experiment bilberry leaves were wounded by cutting.
Laura Jaakola +2 more
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Polyphenolic Antioxidants in Bilberry Stems and Leaves: A Non-Targeted Analysis by Two-Dimensional NMR Spectroscopy and Liquid Chromatography–High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry [PDF]
AntioxidantsCompared with those of berries, the stems and leaves of the genus Vaccinium are important and underestimated sources of polyphenols with high antioxidant activity.
Anna V. Faleva +3 more
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An Updated Systematic Review of Vaccinium myrtillus Leaves: Phytochemistry and Pharmacology [PDF]
Pharmaceutics, 2022 Bilberry leaves are used in many countries in traditional medicine for treating a wide variety of diseases. Due to the high therapeutic potential of Vaccinium myrtillus (VM) leaves, this review aims to present the latest knowledge on the phytochemical ...
Ruxandra Ștefănescu +3 more
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Establishment of a Sonotrode Extraction Method and Evaluation of the Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Anticancer Potential of an Optimized Vaccinium myrtillus L. Leaves Extract as Functional Ingredient [PDF]
Foods, 2023 Vaccinium myrtillus L. (bilberry) leaves are an important by-product of berry production that may be used as a source of phenolic compounds which have a positive effect on human health.
Lidia Gil-Martínez +8 more
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Conventional vs. Green Extraction Using Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents—Differences in the Composition of Soluble Unbound Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity [PDF]
Antioxidants, 2022 The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the use of green solvents, natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDES), in comparison with conventional solvents on the extraction of free unbound phenolic compounds and the antioxidant activity of ...
Milica Martinović +4 more
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Activation of flavonoid biosynthesis by solar radiation in bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) leaves [PDF]
Planta, 2004 The effect of solar radiation on flavonoid biosynthesis was studied in bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) leaves. Expression of flavonoid pathway genes of bilberry was studied in the upper leaves of bilberry, exposed to direct sunlight, in the shaded ...
Kärenlampi, Sirpa +3 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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Skin Performance of Innovative NaDES-Based Gels: In Vivo Evaluation of Anti-Irritation Potential and Short-Term Efficacy [PDF]
GelsNatural deep eutectic solvents (NaDES) represent novel biodegradable green extraction solvents obtained from natural metabolites such as sugars and organic acids.
Milica Martinović +6 more
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