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Fatty Acid Methyl Esters as Biosolvents of Epoxy Resins: A Physicochemical Study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
The C8 to C18 fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) have been compared as solvents for two epoxy resin pre-polymers, bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (DGEBA) and triglycidyl paminophenol ether (TGPA).
Thiebaud-Roux, Sophie   +3 more
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Interactive effects of irrigation water quality and UV‐C treatment on bioactive compounds and microbial safety of saffron (Crocus sativus L.)

open access: yesUrban Agriculture &Regional Food Systems, Volume 10, Issue 1, 2025.
Abstract The influence of pre‐harvest irrigation water quality on post‐harvest ultraviolet‐C light (UV‐C) treatment efficacy remains unexplored for saffron (Crocus sativus L.), despite its importance for both safety and bioactive compound preservation.
Hadi Fatehi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Expression and Interaction Analysis among Saffron ALDHs and Crocetin Dialdehyde

open access: yes, 2018
In saffron, the cleavage of zeaxanthin by means of CCD2 generates crocetin dialdehyde, which is then converted by an unknown aldehyde dehydrogenase to crocetin. A proteome from saffron stigma was released recently and, based on the expression pattern and
María Garrido-Arandia   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Carotenoid Compound Crocetin Improves Cerebral Oxygenation in Hemorrhaged Rats

open access: yes, 1986
The carotenoid compound crocetin has been shown to increase oxygen diffusivity in vitro. In the present study the effect of crocetin on tissue oxygenation was examined in the cerebral cortex of rats subjected to hemorrhage.
Daniel J. McKernan   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Heterologous biosynthesis and manipulation of crocetin in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

open access: yes, 2017
Background Due to excellent performance in antitumor, antioxidation, antihypertension, antiatherosclerotic and antidepressant activities, crocetin, naturally exists in Crocus sativus L., has great potential applications in medical and food fields ...
Fenghua Chai   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Crocetin Alleviates Inflammation in MPTP-Induced Parkinson’s Disease Models through Improving Mitochondrial Functions

open access: yes, 2020
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease. Crocetin, derived from saffron, exerts multiple pharmacological properties, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antifatigue, and anticancer effects.
Ying Chen   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Crocetin Prolongs Recovery Period of DSS-Induced Colitis via Altering Intestinal Microbiome and Increasing Intestinal Permeability

open access: yes, 2022
Crocetin is one of the major active constituents of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) which has a reputation for facilitating blood circulation and dispersing blood stasis in traditional Chinese medicine.
Pan Huang   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Crocetin Activates Foxp3 Through TIPE2 in Asthma-Associated Treg Cells

open access: yes, 2015
Background/Aims: Regulatory T cells (Treg) are critical regulators of asthma. Crocetin is isolated from Chinese herb saffron and is a natural carotenoid dicarboxylic acid with anti-inflammatory potential.
Jurong Ding   +3 more
core   +1 more source

A comparative molecular docking study of crocetin with multiple receptors for the treatment of alzheimer's disease

open access: yes, 2022
Background: Crocetin, an active constituent derived from Crocus sativus L. and Gardenia jasminoides, has shown to have multiple pharmacological activities such as memory booster, anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective actions.
Anupa Dnyaneshwar Wagh   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Metabolic engineering of Yarrowia lipolytica for the production and secretion of the saffron ingredient crocetin [PDF]

open access: yes
Background Crocetin is a multifunctional apocarotenoid natural product derived from saffron, holding significant promises for protection against various diseases and other nutritional applications.
Jing Fu   +17 more
core   +2 more sources

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