Xoconostle fruit (Opuntia matudae Scheinvar cv. Rosa) by-products as potential functional ingredients [PDF]
, 2015 There is a lack of information on the potential use of xoconostle cultivars as sources of antioxidants for food, pharmaceutical and colorant industries.
Barros, Lillian +4 more
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Agronomy, 2023 Organic tomato cultivation is growing all over the world due to its healthy functional properties and environmental concerns. Recently, some new varieties with increased functional properties, particularly high lycopene, have been developed. However, few
Amani Romdhane +5 more
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Nano-encapsulation of olive leaf phenolic compounds through WPC-pectin complexes and evaluating their release rate [PDF]
, 2016 In this study, W/O micro-emulsions as primary emulsions and a complex of whey protein concentrate (WPC) and pectin in the external aqueous phase were used to produce W/O/W emulsions.
Assadpour, E. +3 more
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Biomimetics, 2021 During the last decade, many studies have been reported on the design and formulation of novel drug delivery systems proposed for dermal or transdermal administration.
Ioanna Theochari +9 more
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Encapsulation and controlled release of bioactive compounds in lactoferrin-glycomacropeptide nanohydrogels : curcumin and caffeine as model compounds [PDF]
, 2016 Curcumin and caffeine (used as lipophilic and hydrophilic model compounds, respectively) were successfully encapsulated in lactoferrin-glycomacropeptide (Lf-GMP) nanohydrogels by thermal gelation showing high encapsulation efficiencies (>90 %).
Bourbon, A. I. +2 more
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Supramolecular aggregates containing lipophilic Gd(III) complexes as contrast agents in MRI [PDF]
, 2009 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents based on paramagnetic gadolinium complexes are widely used in biomedical research and diagnosis. Their application is intended to improve efficacy of MRI providing physiological information along with ...
A. Accardo +5 more
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Molecules, 2023 Bioactive lipophilic compounds were investigated in 14 leguminous tree species of timber, agroforestry, medicinal or ornamental use but little industrial significance to elucidate their potential in food additive and supplement production. The tree species investigated were: Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia concinna, Albizia lebbeck, Albizia odoratissima,
Anna Grygier +7 more
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The phytochemical composition of Melia volkensii and its potential for insect pest management [PDF]
, 2020 Due to potential health and environmental risks of synthetic pesticides, coupled with their non-selectivity and pest resistance, there has been increasing demand for safer and biodegradable alternatives for insect pest management.
Backx, Simon +9 more
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Natural scopoletin isolated from rubiaceous plants: a precursor for the synthesis of benzoylscopoletin and its cytotoxicity [PDF]
PeerJBackground Scopoletin, a compound abundant in Rubiaceae such as Lasianthus lucidus and Morinda citrifolia, has demonstrated various activities, including antimicrobial activity, antinociceptive properties or pain relief and effects on cancer cell lines ...
Thanunchai Jaengthong +6 more
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Antioxidant activity of alkyl gallates and glycosyl alkyl gallates in fish oil in water emulsions: Relevance of their surface active properties and of the type of emulsifier [PDF]
, 2015 The antioxidant activity of gallic acid and a series of alkyl gallates (C4-C18) and glycosylated alkyl gallates (C4-C18) on fish oil-in-water emulsions was studied.
González, M. Jesús +4 more
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