The Anti-Angiogenic Effect of Cynara cardunculus L. subsp. cardunculus Waste Product [PDF]
FoodsCynara cardunculus L. subsp. cardunculus (Cynara cardunculus L. var. sylvestris (Lam.) Fiori), the wild cardoon, is known for its culinary applications and potential health benefits.
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Safety evaluation of the food enzyme phytepsin from Cynara cardunculus L. [PDF]
EFSA Journal, 2022 The food enzyme phytepsin (EC 3.4.23.40) is extracted from the pistils of cardoon (Cynara cardunculus L.) by QUALIFICA/oriGIn PORTUGAL. It is intended to be used in milk processing for cheese production.
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Genetic diversity and population structure of Cynara cardunculus L. in southern Portugal. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2021 Cynara cardunculus L. is a cardoon species native to the Mediterranean region, which is composed of three botanical taxa, each having distinct biological characteristics. The aim of this study was to examine wild populations of C. cardunculus established
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In Vitro Protective Effects of a Standardized Extract From Cynara Cardunculus L. Leaves Against TNF-α-Induced Intestinal Inflammation [PDF]
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022 Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) represents a group of progressive disorders characterized by recurrent chronic inflammation of the gut. New unconventional therapies based on plant derived compounds capable of preventing and/or reducing acute or chronic ...
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Bioguided isolation of potential antitumor agents from the aerial parts of cultivated cardoon (Cynara cardunculus var. altilis) [PDF]
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2023 Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide; therefore, searching for an effective treatment for this illness is of great importance.
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Safety evaluation of the food enzyme phytepsin from Cynara cardunculus L. [PDF]
EFSA Journal, 2023 The food enzyme phytepsin (EC 3.4.23.40) is extracted from the pistils of the cardoon (Cynara cardunculus L.) by different manufacturers represented by the Dirección General de Salud Pública, Gobierno de Canarias, España.
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Use of Different Organic Carbon Sources in Cynara cardunculus Cells: Effects on Biomass Productivity and Secondary Metabolites [PDF]
Plants, 2022 Cynara cardunculus (Asteraceae family) is a perennial plant native to Mediterranean regions. This plant represents a source of high-value compounds, such as polyphenols and fatty acids that have several industrial applications.
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Metabolomic study of Cynara cardunculus L. growing at different altitudes reveals the flowering stage as the balsamic time [PDF]
BMC Plant BiologyBackground Cynara cardunculus L. is a low-input crop increasingly relevant in semi-arid regions due to its resilience, ecological value, and versatility.
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Production of Protein Hydrolysates Teff (Eragrostis tef) Flour with Antioxidant and Angiotensin-I-Converting Enzyme (ACE-I) Inhibitory Activity Using Pepsin and Cynara cardunculus L. Extract [PDF]
Current Issues in Molecular BiologyIn recent years, several studies have shown the antioxidant and antihypertensive potential of bioactive peptides. Thus, bioactive peptides are likely to be a valuable substance for the development of functional foods.
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Foods, 2021 Cynara cardunculus L. is a plant of the Mediterranean basin, known since antiquity as a food and for its therapeutic properties. The needs of the 21st century for the utilization of agricultural waste has led to the study of the seed oil of a Greek ...
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