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Comparative chloroplast genome analysis of Ficus (Moraceae): Insight into adaptive evolution and mutational hotspot regions

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022
As the largest genus in Moraceae, Ficus is widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions and exhibits a high degree of adaptability to different environments.
Zheng-Ren Zhang, Zheng-Ren Zhang, Xue Yang, Wei-Ying Li, Yan-Qiong Peng, Jie Gao   +5 more
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Comprehensive analysis of complete chloroplast genome and phylogenetic aspects of ten Ficus species

BMC Plant Biology, 2022
Background The large genus Ficus comprises approximately 800 species, most of which possess high ornamental and ecological values. However, its evolutionary history remains largely unknown.
Yuying Huang, Jing Li, Zerui Yang, Wenli An, Chunzhu Xie, Shanshan Liu, Xiasheng Zheng   +6 more
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Bioactive Compounds, Therapeutic Activities, and Applications of Ficus pumila L.

Agronomy, 2021
Ficus pumila L. has been used as a functional plant for a long time in East Asia, especially its fruits, as a dietary component in Japan and parts of China.
Zhi-Yong Qi, Jia-Ying Zhao, Fang-Jun Lin, Wan-Lai Zhou, Ren-You Gan   +4 more
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Determination of Antioxidants by DPPH Radical Scavenging Activity and Quantitative Phytochemical Analysis of Ficus religiosa

Molecules, 2022
The use of F. religiosa might be beneficial in inflammatory illnesses and can be used for a variety of health conditions. In this article, we studied the identification of antioxidants using (DPPH) 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazylradical scavenging activity
Siddartha Baliyan, Riya Mukherjee, Anjali Priyadarshini, A. Vibhuti, Archana Gupta, R. Pandey, Chung-Ming Chang   +6 more
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Opuntia ficus-indica Fruit: A Systematic Review of Its Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Activities

Plants, 2023
The use of Opuntia ficus-indica fruits in the agro-food sector is increasing for a multiplicity of players. This renewed interest is, in part, due to its organoleptic characteristics, nutritional value and health benefits.
Luis Giraldo-Silva, Bárbara Ferreira, E. Rosa, A. Dias   +3 more
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Extraction and Characterization of a New Natural Cellulosic Fiber from Bark of Ficus Carica Plant as Potential Reinforcement for Polymer Composites

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2023
High specific strength and modulus of fiber-reinforced polymer composites tend to be the reason for replacing many metallic structures. Synthetic fiber (E-glass) becomes a risk for health and leads to cancer.
M. Selvaraj, Pannirselvam N, Ravichandran P T, Bhuvaneshwaran Mylsamy, Samson S   +4 more
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Ficus carica (Linn.) Leaf and Bud Extracts and Their Combination Attenuates Type-1 Diabetes and Its Complications via the Inhibition of Oxidative Stress

Foods, 2023
The current work was designed to evaluate the antioxidant activity and antidiabetic effect of Ficus carica L. extracts. For that, the leaves and buds of Ficus carica L.
Asmae El Ghouizi, Driss Ousaaid, Hassan Laaroussi, Meryem Bakour, Abderrazak Aboulghazi, Rose Strutch Soutien, Christophe Hano, B. Lyoussi   +7 more
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Anthocyanins from Opuntia ficus-indica Modulate Gut Microbiota Composition and Improve Short-Chain Fatty Acid Production

Biology, 2022
Simple Summary Opuntia ficus-indica is rich in a variety of active substances, such as anthocyanins, flavonoids, and polysaccharides. Anthocyanins play an important role in regulating intestinal flora.
Yun Zhang, Huang Chang, S. Shao, Lin-Shu Zhao, Ruiying Zhang, Shouwen Zhang   +5 more
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Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.: A Multi-Benefit Potential to Be Exploited

Molecules, 2021
Consumer interest in foods with enhanced nutritional quality has increased in recent years. The nutritional and bioactive characterization of fruits and their byproducts, as well as their use in the formulation of new food products, is advisable ...
M. Silva, T. Albuquerque, P. Pereira, R. Ramalho, F. Vicente, M. B. Oliveira, H. Costa   +6 more
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Effective Removal of Methylene Blue by Surface Alteration of TiO2 with Ficus Carica Leaf Extract under Visible Light

Nanomaterials, 2022
The present study describes the use of a leaf extract from Ficus carica as a source of natural antioxidants for the surface alteration of bulk titanium dioxide (TiO2) in two steps.
M. A. Bhatti, S. Gilani, A. Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed Channa, K. F. Almani, A. Chandio, I. A. Halepoto, A. Tahira, May Nasser bin Jumah, Z. Ibupoto   +9 more
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