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Mass Spectrometry-Based Applications in Tannin Analytics: From Qualitative and Quantitative Analyses to Biological Activity. [PDF]

Mass Spectrom Rev
ABSTRACT Tannins are widespread specialized plant metabolites that contribute significantly to the polyphenol content of plant‐based diets. Their effects on human and animal health vary depending on their structure, with potential benefits including antioxidative, antimicrobial, anthelmintic, and anticarcinogenic properties.
Engström MT, Karonen M.
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Cheminformatics Bioprospection of Broad Spectrum Plant Secondary Metabolites Targeting the Spike Proteins of Omicron Variant and Wild-Type SARS-CoV-2

Metabolites, 2022
The spike protein (SP) of SARS-CoV-2 (SC-2) is susceptible to high mutation and has contributed to the multiple waves of COVID-19 being experienced. Hence, targeting the SP remains a logical approach in the development of potent therapeutics against SARS-
Jamiu Olaseni Aribisala, Christiana Eleojo Aruwa, Taofik Olatunde Uthman, Ismaila Olanrewaju Nurain, Kehinde Idowu, Saheed Sabiu   +5 more
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Geraniin as a potential inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 3CL^pro

, 2022
Geraniin is a polyphenolic compound first isolated from Geranium thunbergii. The major protease (Mpro), namely 3 C-like protease (3CLpro), of coronaviruses is considered an attractive drug target as it is essential for the processing and maturation of ...
Jin-Yuan Liu (230424), Pei-Ping Xu (12132749), Wen-Di Yu (12132740), Qi-Ying Jin (12132743), Mao-Sen Zeng (12132746)   +4 more
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The study of anti-hypertensive effect of ellagitannin geraniin in a rat model of diet-induced obesity

, 2023
Our group had previously reported that geraniin, an ellagitannin, induced a potent anti-hypertensive effect in a diet-induced obese animal model, accompanied by an improvement of blood glucose and lipid levels.
BOON HEE GOH (16807743)
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Geraniin Inhibits the Entry of SARS-CoV-2 by Blocking the Interaction between Spike Protein RBD and Human ACE2 Receptor

, 2021
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Despite the development of vaccines, the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants and the absence of effective therapeutics demand the ...
Jang-Gi Choi, Hae Young Chung, Hwan-Suck Chung, Young Soo Kim, Bonggi Lee, Sang Gyun Noh   +5 more
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Valorization of Mexican Rambutan Peel through the Recovery of Ellagic Acid via Solid-State Fermentation Using a Yeast

Fermentation, 2023
Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) is a tropical fruit that is originally from Southeast Asia and it was introduced to Mexico in the 1960s; the fruit’s peel is known to possess ellagitannins such as ellagic acid which give the peel great biological ...
Karen De La Rosa-Esteban, Leonardo Sepúlveda, Mónica L. Chávez-González, Cristian Torres-León, Luis E. Estrada-Gil, Cristóbal N. Aguilar, Juan A. Ascacio-Valdés   +6 more
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Antihypertensive Action of Geraniin in Rats

, 1994
The effects of geraniin, one of the ellagitannins purified from the leaves of Sapium sebiferum, on blood pressure were investigated in the spontaneously hypertensive rat (SHR).
Shu-Shi Chang, Feng-Lin Hsu, Juei-Tang Cheng   +2 more
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Repurposing antiviral phytochemicals from the leaf extracts of Spondias mombin (Linn) towards the identification of potential SARSCOV-2 inhibitors

Scientific Reports, 2022
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a pneumonia-like disease with a pattern of acute respiratory symptoms, currently remains a significant public health concern causing tremendous human suffering.
Akwasi Boadu, Clement Agoni, Rajshekhar Karpoormath, Mahmoud Soliman, Manimbulu Nlooto   +4 more
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An isobolographic analysis of the anti-nociceptive effect of geraniin in combination with morphine or diclofenac

, 2017
Background: Geraniin, a dehydroellagitannin, is a major component of the aqueous extract of the aerial parts of Phyllanthus muellerianus (Kuntze) Exell. (Euphorbiaceae).
Eric Boakye-Gyasi, Ella Anle Kasanga, Elvis Ofori Ameyaw, Robert Peter Biney, Christian Agyare, Eric Woode, Wonder Kofi Mensah Abotsi   +6 more
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Evaluation of anti-cancer activity of Geraniin in laryngeal cancer Hep-2 cell line

Medicine Science
To investigate the anti-cancer activity, including anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory, anti-metastatic, and apoptotic effects of Geraniin on the laryngeal cancer human epidermoid carcinoma 2 Hep-2 cell line.
Yaser Said Cetin, Mehmet Berkoz
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