Effects of Crocetin Esters and Crocetin from Crocus sativus L. on Aortic Contractility in Rat Genetic Hypertension [PDF]
Molecules, 2015 Background: Endothelial dysfunction, characterized by an enhancement in vasoconstriction, is clearly associated with hypertension. Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) bioactive compounds have been recognized to have hypotensive properties.
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Parabens as Agents for Improving Crocetin Esters’ Shelf-Life in Aqueous Saffron Extracts [PDF]
Molecules, 2009 The effect of parabens on the shelf-life of crocetin esters and picrocrocin in aqueous saffron solutions was studied. Degradation of saffron crocetin esters fits a first-order kinetics model, and the results indicated that the crocetin (β-D-glucosyl)-(β ...
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Effect of Crocus sativus L. Stigmas Microwave Dehydration on Picrocrocin, Safranal and Crocetin Esters [PDF]
Foods, 2021 The dehydration process is the basis to obtain high quality saffron and to preserve it for a long time. This process modifies saffron’s main metabolites that define its quality, and are responsible for the characteristic color, taste, and aroma of the ...
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UHPLC Analysis of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.): Optimization of Separation Using Chemometrics and Detection of Minor Crocetin Esters [PDF]
Molecules, 2018 Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) coupled with diode array detection (DAD) was applied to improve separation and detection of mono- and bis-glucosyl esters of crocetin (crocins), the main red-colored constituents of saffron (Crocus ...
Angelo Antonio D’Archivio +4 more
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Biotechnological production of crocetin and crocins using a carotenoid cleavage dioxygenase (CCD4) from Nyctanthes arbor-tristis [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceCrocins are hydrophilic crocetin esters composed of a linear chain with glucose molecules added at the end. Crocins and crocetin are used as cosmetic agents and effective pharmaceuticals for the treatment of several diseases.
Lucía Morote +11 more
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Effects of total daily light integral from blue and broad-band red LEDs on flowering of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 Present indoor cultivation of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) only depends on artificial planting experience, so that flower number and stigma yield are seriously affected in case of cloudy or rainy days and temperature changes.
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Functional, Nutraceutical and Health Endorsing Perspectives of Saffron. [PDF]
Food Sci NutrSaffron is generally regarded as safe for human consumption in moderate quantities, its potential adverse effects at higher doses require careful consideration. This review presents a balanced perspective on saffron's medicinal potential and its safe usage, making it a valuable resource for researchers and healthcare professionals.
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The Antioxidant Activity of a Prepared Cream Containing Saffron Extract and Grape Seed Extract. [PDF]
Biomed Res IntThis study evaluates the antioxidant activity of a topical water‐in‐oil cream formulated with saffron (Crocus sativus) and grape seed (Vitis vinifera) extracts and characterizes its physicochemical properties. HPLC profiling confirmed that grape seed extract was rich in catechins (26.7%), epicatechins (21.9%), and procyanidins B1 and B2 (13.6% and 9.5%)
Zam W, Alkhaddour A, Housheh S.
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Molecules, 2015 The present study aims to examine whether and to what extent the bioaccessibility of the major saffron apocarotenoids, namely crocetin sugar esters (CRTSEs), is affected by the presence of strong water-soluble antioxidants, ingredients of the herbs ...
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Comprehensive Evaluation of Fructus Tsaoko, Seeds of Tsaoko Fructus and Ginger Made Seeds of Tsaoko Fructus Based on Drug-Like Compounds and Aroma Analysis. [PDF]
Food Sci NutrThis study mainly consists of two parts. First, after screening for drug‐like metabolites via LC–MS and GC–MS, a comprehensive evaluation model was established using a principal component analysis‐based weighted scoring method, by which the drug‐likeness ranking of three samples was determined.
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