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Delphinidin upregulates microRNA-let-7b expression through family with sequence similarity 222 member B [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Delphinidin is a major anthocyanidin belonging to the flavonoid family with pharmacological activities against cancer, inflammation, and muscle atrophy. However, the mechanism regulating its activity is yet to be completely elucidated.
Motoki Murata, Yuki Marugame, Shuhei Yamada, I-Chian Lin, Shuya Yamashita, Motofumi Kumazoe, Yoshinori Fujimura, Hirofumi Tachibana   +7 more
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Delphinidin attenuates cognitive deficits and pathology of Alzheimer’s disease by preventing microglial senescence via AMPK/SIRT1 pathway [PDF]

Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy
Background Emerging evidence suggests that senescent microglia play a role in β-amyloid (Aβ) pathology and neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Ying Liu, Ting Hong, Mingxuan Lv, Xiaoyu Guo, Panpan Zhang, Aijuan Yan, Wenshi Wei   +6 more
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Delphinidin Exerts Immunomodulatory Effects in Canine Neutrophils and Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells by Limiting Tissue Damaging Mechanisms and Regulating Cytokine Responses [PDF]

Animals
Dogs can develop chronic inflammatory diseases that induce progressive tissue damage and illness. Delphinidin is a component of maqui (Aristotelia chilensis) and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Alejandra I. Hidalgo, Macarena Vega, Denisse Maldonado, Stefanie Teuber, Rafael A. Burgos, María A. Hidalgo   +5 more
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In-Depth Exploration of the Coloration Mechanism of Iris dichotoma Pall. via Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analyses [PDF]

Plants
Iris dichotoma Pall., renowned for its high ornamental value, is frequently cultivated in flowerbeds and courtyards, endowing garden landscapes with unique allure. Dark-hued flowers are widely regarded as more aesthetically appealing. This study utilized
Yalin Yu, Xiaojing Qiang, Fan Huang, Xiuzheng Huang, Lei Liu   +4 more
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Effect of maqui-berry extract in dry eye disease – A clinical and molecular analysis

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023
Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effects of maqui-berry extract (MBE) in improving signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) along with ocular surface inflammation in patients with DED.
Gairik Kundu, Rohit Shetty, Sharon D'Souza, Bhavya Gorimanipalli, Ameeta Koul, Swaminathan Sethu   +5 more
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Anthocyanins From Clitoria ternatea Flower: Biosynthesis, Extraction, Stability, Antioxidant Activity, and Applications

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021
Clitoria ternatea plant is commonly grown as an ornamental plant and possesses great medicinal value. Its flower is edible and also known as blue pea or butterfly pea flower.
Gayan Chandrajith Vidana Gamage, Yau Yan Lim, Wee Sim Choo   +2 more
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Blueberries as a Source of Energy: Physical Chemistry Characterization of Their Anthocyanins as Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells’ Sensitizers

Solar, 2023
This work aimed to show the possibility of applying anthocyanins extracted from blueberries following a straightforward path as potential impregnation dyes in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), particularly in the presence of co-adsorbents, such as ...
Tatiana Montagni, Mauricio Rodríguez Chialanza, María Fernanda Cerdá   +2 more
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Hibiscus acetosella: An Unconventional Alternative Edible Flower Rich in Bioactive Compounds

Molecules, 2023
The interest in the consumption of edible flowers has increased since they represent a rich source of bioactive compounds, which are significantly beneficial to human health.
Laila Yasmim dos Santos Silva, Andrezza da Silva Ramos, Débora Nogueira Cavalcante, Valdely Ferreira Kinupp, João Vitor da Silva Rodrigues, Bianca Muniz Lacerda Ventura, Tiago Antônio de Oliveira Mendes, Edgar Aparecido Sanches, Pedro Henrique Campelo, Jaqueline de Araújo Bezerra   +9 more
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Inhibition of Digestive Enzymes and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from Fruits of Cornus alba, Cornus sanguinea subsp. hungarica and Cornus florida - A Comparative Study [PDF]

, 2020
The fruits of some Cornus species (dogwoods) are used in traditional medicine and considered potential anti-diabetic and hypolipemic agents. The aim of the study was to determine the ability of extracts from Cornus alba (CA), Cornus florida (CF), and ...
Buchholz, Tina, Czerwińska, Monika E., Melzig, Matthias F., Stanisławska, Iwona, Truba, Joanna, Walasek, Marta, Wieczorkowska, Wioleta, Woliński, Konrad   +7 more
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Anthocyanins inhibit tumor necrosis alpha-induced loss of Caco-2 cell barrier integrity [PDF]

, 2017
An increased permeability of the intestinal barrier is proposed as a major event in the pathophysiology of conditions characterized by chronic gut inflammation.
Anderson, Maureen, Cremonini, Eleonora, Fraga, César Guillermo, Hester, Shelly N., Mastaloudis, Angela, Oteiza, Patricia Isabel, Verstraeten, Sandra Viviana, Waterhouse, Andrew L., Wood, Steven M.   +8 more
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