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Lignans in Flaxseed [PDF]

Czech Journal of Food Sciences, 2009
Lignans are phytoestrogens which are present in a wide variety of plants. Epidemiological studies indicate that phytoestrogen-rich diets reduce risk of various hormone-dependent cancers, heart disease, and osteroporosis. One of the reachest dietary sources of lignans are flaxseeds, with glycosides of secoisolariciresinol (SECO) and matairesinol (MAT ...
A. Krajčová, V. Schulzová, J. Hajšlová, M. Bjelková   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

In situ monitoring of cell adhesion kinetics using label‐free optical biosensors: Evaluating anticancer potential and selectivity of natural compounds

VIEW, EarlyView.
The limitations of conventional techniques hinder the identification of natural compounds with anticancer potential in terms of speed, throughput, sensitivity, and capability of continuous monitoring of relevant biological effects. Novel label‐free optical biosensors represent new opportunities in the discovery of drug candidates, eliminating these ...
Beatrix Péter, Tim Ausbüttel, Nicolett Kanyo, Péter Joó, Kinga Tóth, Zoltán Szittner, Inna Szekacs, Szilvia Bosze, Gábor M. Kovács, Imre Boldizsár, Robert Horvath   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigation of Micro‐Nutrient Elemental Distribution in a Black Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Grain Using Synchrotron Assisted Microprobe X‐Ray Fluorescence Analysis at Indus‐2

X-Ray Spectrometry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Spatial localization of various essential dietary elements present in a black wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grain has been investigated using synchrotron assisted micro X‐ray fluorescence measurements at BL‐16 beamline of Indus‐2 synchrotron facility. The results showed that most of the important dietary minerals like calcium (Ca), potassium (K)
Ajay Khooha, Ayushi Trivedi, M. K. Tiwari, Devesh Kumar Avasthi, Ajit Kumar Singh   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Phyllanthus Lignans: A Review of Biological Activity and Elicitation

Horticulturae
The Phyllanthus genus exhibits a broad distribution spanning across the majority of tropical and subtropical regions. Due to their ability to synthesize medicinal bioactive compounds such as lignans, they have been utilized historically in traditional ...
Winda Nawfetrias, Lukita Devy, Rizkita Rachmi Esyanti, Ahmad Faizal   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Extraction and purification matairesinol bioactive lignan of arizonica cypress (cupressus arizonica) [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Wood and Paper Industries, 2015
Extraction and purification matairesinol bioactive lignan of arizonica cypress (cupressus arizonica) A. Sedaghat1, A. Abdulkhani 2 1. M. Sc, Department of wood and paper science, Faculty of Natural resources, University of Tehran 2. Assistant Professor,
akram sedaghat, ali abdolkhani, faramarz khodaiyan chegini   +2 more
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Dietary Phytoestrogen Intake is Inversely Associated with Hypertension in a Cohort of Adults Living in the Mediterranean Area

Molecules, 2018
Background: Dietary polyphenols, including phytoestrogens are abundantly present in a balanced diet. Evidence for their role in preventing non-communicable diseases is emerging.
Justyna Godos, Sonia Bergante, Angela Satriano, Francesca Romana Pluchinotta, Marina Marranzano   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Virtual Screening and the In Vitro Assessment of the Antileishmanial Activity of Lignans

Molecules, 2020
Leishmaniasis is endemic in at least 98 countries. Due to the high toxicity and resistance associated with the drugs, we chose lignans as an alternative, due to their favorable properties of absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity ...
Mayara dos Santos Maia, Joanda Paolla Raimundo e Silva, Thaís Amanda de Lima Nunes, Julyanne Maria Saraiva de Sousa, Gabriela Cristina Soares Rodrigues, Alex France Messias Monteiro, Josean Fechine Tavares, Klinger Antonio da Franca Rodrigues, Francisco Jaime B. Mendonça-Junior, Luciana Scotti, Marcus Tullius Scotti   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Novel approaches for drug development against chronic primary pain: A systematic review

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Chronic primary pain (CPP) persisting for more than 3 months, associated with significant emotional distress without any known underlying cause, is an unmet medical need. Traditional or adjuvant analgesics do not provide satisfactory pain relief for a great proportion of these patients.
Valéria Tékus, Éva Borbély, Andreas Goebel, Ralf Baron, Zsófia Hajna, Zsuzsanna Helyes   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Yield, SDG lignan, cadmium, lead, oil and protein contents of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) cultivated in trials and at different farm conditions in the south-western part of Finland

Agricultural and Food Science, 2013
Linseed varieties were studied in variety trials and under farm conditions in south-western Finland in the years 2007−2010. The variation in yield, oil, protein, SDG lignan, cadmium and lead contents were studied in 8 oil and 2 fibre linseed varieties ...
Marketta Saastamoinen, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Merja Eurola, Ari Klemola, Lauri Jauhiainen, Veli Hietaniemi   +5 more
doaj  

Integrative analysis of the metabolome and transcriptome provides insights into the mechanisms of lignan biosynthesis in Herpetospermum pedunculosum (Cucurbitaceae)

BMC Genomics
Background Herpetospermum pedunculosum (Ser.) C. B. Clarke is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine that heavily relies on the lignans found in its dried ripe seeds (Herpetospermum caudigerum), which have antioxidant and hepatoprotective functions ...
Ziwei Zhu, Daihan Chen, Min Sun, Maotao Xiao, Peng Huang, Dongsheng Ren, Yixi Yang, Zhen Zhang, Qi Zhao, Rui Li   +9 more
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