Sequencing the organelle genomes of Bougainvillea spectabilis and Mirabilis jalapa (Nyctaginaceae) [PDF]
BMC Genomic Data, 2022 Objectives Mirabilis jalapa L. and Bougainvillea spectabilis are two Mirabilis species known for their ornamental and pharmaceutical values. The organelle genomes are highly conserved with a rapid evolution rate making them suitable for evolutionary ...
Fang Yuan, Xiaozhong Lan
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Encapsulation of bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis) flower extract in Urtica dioica L. seed gum: Characterization, antioxidant/antimicrobial properties, and in vitro digestion. [PDF]
Food Sci Nutr, 2022 Bougainvillea spectabilis extract (BSE), a rich source of bioactive compounds like phenolic, flavonoid, and anthocyanin, was used for encapsulation with Urtica dioica L. seed gum. The extract was obtained using shaking, bath, and probe ultrasound.
Kenari RE, Razavi R.
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Complete Chloroplast Genomes and Phylogenetic Relationships of Bougainvillea spectabilis and Bougainvillea glabra (Nyctaginaceae). [PDF]
Int J Mol Sci, 2023 Bougainvillea L. (Nyctaginaceae) is a South American native woody flowering shrub of high ornamental, economic, and medicinal value which is susceptible to cold damage. We sequenced the complete chloroplast (cp) genome of B. glabra and B. spectabilis, two morphologically similar Bougainvillea species differing in cold resistance.
Zhang H +4 more
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Inhibition of aluminum chloride-induced amyloid Aβ peptide accumulation and brain neurodegeneration by Bougainvillea spectabilis flower decoction [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 2021 Objective(s): To investigate the potential therapeutic effect of Bougainvillea spectabilis flower decoction on aluminum chloride (AlCl3)-induced neurotoxicity. Materials and Methods: Rats received daily intraperitoneal injections of AlCl3 at 10 mg/kg for
Omar Abdel-Salam +3 more
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D-Pinitol Content and Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Activities of Five Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd. Cultivars [PDF]
Pharmaceuticals, 2023 Diabetes mellitus is a major challenge for global health, and Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd. (B. spectabilis) is a widely used herbal remedy with diverse cultivars traditionally used for diabetes treatment.
Fatma Abo-Elghiet +7 more
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Assessment of Anti-Obesity Potential and Techno-Functional Properties of Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd. Bracts [PDF]
Separations, 2022 The present research signifies the anti-obesity potential of Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd. and its techno-functional properties. Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd. is a medicinal plant that belongs to the Nyctaginaceae family.
Mukul Kumar +9 more
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Antioxidant Activity of Bougainvillea spectabilis Bracts as an Alternative to Nitrites in Cooked Pork Ham [PDF]
FoodsIn this study, the impact of incorporating Bougainvillea spectabilis powder into ham formulation as a potential color replacement for nitrites was evaluated. Three drying methods were proposed to preserve the antioxidant properties of bougainvillea: foam-
T. Alexandra Ferreira +4 more
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Complete chloroplast genome sequence of Bougainvillea Spectabilis (Nyctaginaceae) [PDF]
Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2019 Bougainvillea spectabilis is an important ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical regions, whose complex and diverse germplasm has brought great difficulties to variety selection and identification.
Ning Wang +4 more
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Antifertility Effect of Bougainvillea spectabilis or Paper Flower.
Pharmacogn Rev, 2017 Bougainvillea spectabilis (Family: Nyctaginaceae), commonly referred to as Great Bougainvillea or Paper Flower, is one of the traditional medicinal plants with potential antifertility activity. The aqueous extract and decoction of this plant have been used as fertility control among the tribal people in many countries. Furthermore, it has been shown to
Ghogar A, Jiraungkoorskul W.
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Anthocyanins from pomegranate peel (Punica granatum), chili pepper fruit (Capsicum annuum), and bougainvillea flowers (Bougainvillea spectabilis) with multiple biofunctions: Antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer [PDF]
HeliyonBackground: Natural colorants, including natural pigments, e.g., anthocyanins, carotenoids, and chlorophylls, in novel and attractive food matrixes have become a popular trend.
Kholoud N. Abdelrahman +5 more
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