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Phlorotannins from Alaskan Seaweed Inhibit Carbolytic Enzyme Activity

Marine Drugs, 2014
Global incidence of type 2 diabetes has escalated over the past few decades, necessitating a continued search for natural sources of enzyme inhibitors to offset postprandial hyperglycemia.
Joshua Kellogg, Mary H. Grace, Mary Ann Lila   +2 more
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Fermentation‐Induced Modulation of Polyphenolic Contents and Medicinal Activities in Annona squamosa Seeds

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
The study compared the medicinal activities of polyphenols from fermented and unfermented seeds of Annona squamosa. The polyphenols were extracted and subjected to standard analysis. The major phenolic components of the fermented polyphenols and the unfermented polyphenols were found to be 4‐hydroxybenzoic and 4‐hydroxyphenylacetic acid, respectively ...
Shola Hezekiah Awojide, Abayomi Gideon Adeyemo, Christianah Dare, Oluseye Oladapo Abiona, Adedayo Olubunmi Adeboye, Omolara Oladipo‐Olalekan, Aminat Adebola Adeyemo, Yemisi Elizabeth Asibor, Emmanuel Oluwafemi Adeniyi, Bunmi Regina Bankole, Ezekiel Olumide Fadunmade   +10 more
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Inhibitory Effects of Bioassay-Guided Isolation of Anti-Glycation Components from Taraxacum coreanum and Simultaneous Quantification

Molecules, 2018
Inhibition of the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) is an attractive strategy in diabetes treatment. Taraxacum coreanum extracts were suggested to have antidiabetic effects. However, studies on the components of T. coreanum are lacking,
Kang Hee Lee, Wan Kyunn Whang
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A New Vista of Opportunity in Diabetes Management: Natural Product‐Based β‐cell Preservation

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Preserving functional β‐cells via natural products offers promising strategy for diabetes treatment. ABSTRACT A defining characteristic of diabetes is β‐cell failure, in which β‐cells cannot modulate insulin secretion to compensate for escalating insulin resistance, pushing forward disease development.
Yi‐San Lee, Tien‐Fen Kuo, Chun‐Yen Yang, Greta Yang, Wen‐Chin Yang   +4 more
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Nutritional, Functional, and Anti‐Hypercholesterolemic Properties of Sourdough Breads From Unripe Plantain, Tiger Nut, and Fenugreek Flours

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Composite sourdough breads were developed from blends of unripe plantain, tiger nut, and fenugreek flours. Optimized formulations improved pasting stability and enhanced texture, producing softer more elastic crumbs. The enriched breads contained higher dietary fiber and bioactive compounds, and significantly reduced serum cholesterol markers ...
Mary T. Ademosun, Olufunmilayo S. Omoba, Ganiyu Oboh, Adedamola I. Akinyede, Rukayat O. Awolola   +4 more
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Phytochemistry, Anti-Tyrosinase, and Anti-Diabetes Studies of Extracts and Chemical Constituents of Dicerothamnus rhinocerotis Leaves

Chemistry
Dicerothamnus rhinocerotis (L.f.) Koekemoer, also known as rhinoceros bush and previously called Elytropappus rhinocerotis (L.f.) Less., is from the Asteraceae plant family. The plant is traditionally used to treat indigestion, stomach ulcers, influenza,
Olusola Ifedolapo Watti, Masande Yalo, Rajan Sharma, Masixole Makhaba, Ahmed A. Hussein, Wilfred T. Mabusela   +5 more
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IN VITRO INHIBITORY ACTIVITIES OF SHORT PEPTIDES PURIFIED FROM COMBRETUM MICRANTHUM AGAINST α-AMYLASE AND α-GLUCOSIDASE

The Bioscientist, 2022
This work is aimed at evaluating the inhibitory activities of peptides partially purified from Combretum micranthum (CM)methanol leaf extract against α-glucosidase and α-amylase which are two key enzymes involve in starch degradation and considered as ...
A. A. Jibril, A. Nasiru, Z. Maimuna, M. R. Karima, I. Aminu   +4 more
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Potential of Bee Pollen as a Nutraceutical And/Or Functional Ingredient for Metabolic Syndrome Management: In Vitro Antioxidant, Anti‐Inflammatory, and Digestive Enzyme Inhibitory Activities

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Bee pollen samples from China and Spain exhibited in vitro antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and digestive enzyme inhibitory activities due to their composition, suggesting their potential as a nutraceutical or functional ingredient to help counteract oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and metabolic disorders.
Adriana Maite Fernández‐Fernández, Victoria Olt, Jessica Báez, Marcelo Miraballes, Melissa Romero, Cecilia Dauber, Ignacio Vieitez, Estela Santos, Adriana Gámbaro, Alejandra Medrano   +9 more
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“Nature's Polymer Reimagined: Conventional and Green Routes to Pectin, Its Bioactive Promise and Industrial Applications”

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Pectin, a versatile natural polymer, is extracted through conventional and emerging green extraction methods, offering multifunctional bioactive properties useful in food, pharmaceutical, and environmental applications. ABSTRACT Pectin, a molecular tapestry woven from diverse polysaccharides, holds a pivotal role across food, pharmaceutical, and ...
Afra Anika Rafique, Aunwesha Sahani, Md Morsaline Billah, Kazi Mohammed Didarul Islam   +3 more
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β – Glucanos en almidón nativo de fruta pan y su potencial uso en alimentos funcionales

Ciencia UNEMI, 2017
The main objective of the research was to determine β – glucans content present in native starch from breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) cultivated in Ecuador southern coast and its potential use in functional foods.
Quezada-Correa, Lady, Martínez-Mora, Edison, Matute-Castro, Lisbeth, Bravo-Bravo, Verónica, Ramírez-Moreno, Esther   +4 more
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