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An evaluation of the inhibitory effects against rotavirus infection of edible plant extracts

Virology Journal, 2012
Background Rotaviruses are the single most important cause of severe diarrhea in young children worldwide. The developments of specific, potent and accessible antiviral treatments that restrain rotavirus infection remain important to control rotavirus ...
Knipping Karen, Garssen Johan, van’t Land Belinda   +2 more
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Genetic linkage maps for Asian and American lotus constructed using novel SSR markers derived from the genome of sequenced cultivar

BMC Genomics, 2012
Background The genus Nelumbo Adans. comprises two living species, N. nucifera Gaertan. (Asian lotus) and N. lutea Pers. (American lotus). A genetic linkage map is an essential resource for plant genetic studies and crop improvement but has not been ...
Yang Mei, Han Yanni, VanBuren Robert, Ming Ray, Xu Liming, Han Yuepeng, Liu Yanling   +6 more
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Nelumbo nucifera root extract containing catechin polyphenols strengthens innate immunity in vitro and ameliorates dexamethasone-induced immunosuppression ex vivo

Food and Agricultural Immunology
The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has underscored the importance of a well-functioning immune system in protecting against pathogens. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the effects of Nelumbo nucifera root extract on innate immunity using in ...
San Kim, Sehyeon Jang, Se Jeong Kim, Jeong Min Park, Jung A. Ryu, Sung Ran Yoon, Chae Min Han, Sung Keun Jung   +7 more
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Effect of Nelumbo nucifera Petals Extract on Antioxidant Activity and Sperm Quality in Charolais Cattle Sperm Induced by Mancozeb

Plants, 2022
The white Nelumbo nucifera petals aqueous extraction (NAE) was prominent in phytochemical content, antioxidant activity, and enhanced rat sperm viability induced by FeSO4, a heavy metal.
Jiraporn Laoung-on, Churdsak Jaikang, Kanokporn Saenphet, Paiwan Sudwan   +3 more
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Action Mechanism of Nelumbo nucifera Leaf Alkaloids in the Treatment of Hyperuricemia Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking

Shipin gongye ke-ji
Objective: The mechanism of action of Nelumbo nucifera leaf alkaloids in the treatment of hyperuricemia was analyzed based on network pharmacology and molecular docking.
Shaoxuan CHU, Xiao WANG, Zheng TANG, Zhiyi ZHANG, Hongjing DONG, Jianquan GONG, Zhenjia ZHENG   +6 more
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Antioxidant and Anticancer Aporphine Alkaloids from the Leaves of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. cv. Rosa-plena

Molecules, 2014
Fifteen compounds were extracted and purified from the leaves of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. cv. Rosa-plena. These compounds include liriodenine (1), lysicamine (2), (−)-anonaine (3), (−)-asimilobine (4), (−)-caaverine (5), (−)-N-methylasimilobine (6), (−)-
Chi-Ming Liu, Chiu-Li Kao, Hui-Ming Wu, Wei-Jen Li, Cheng-Tsung Huang, Hsing-Tan Li, Chung-Yi Chen   +6 more
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Quercetin-derivatives painting the yellow petals of American lotus (Nelumbo lutea) and enzymatic basis for their accumulation

Horticultural Plant Journal, 2023
American lotus (Nelumbo lutea) is one of the two species in Nelumbo and has only yellow flower. Identification of total flavonoids showed wild American lotus contained almost only flavonols with quercetin 3-O-glucuronide to be the dominant pigment.
Qingqing Liu, Dasheng Zhang, Fengluan Liu, Zhuoxing Liu, Xiaohan Wang, Yong Yang, Shanshan Li, Hanchun Li, Daike Tian, Liangsheng Wang   +9 more
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Effect of gamma irradiation and storage days on physicochemical, sensory, and microbial quality of pineapple (Ananas comosus) fresh cut under refrigeration

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Fresh‐cut pineapple is increasingly consumed for its convenience and nutritional value; however, minimal processing accelerates quality deterioration and microbial growth, resulting in substantial postharvest losses. Gamma irradiation is recognized as a nonthermal preservation technique, but limited information exists regarding its ...
Maraj Miah, Mohammad Abdulla Al Noman, Md Abdul Alim, Md. Nazmul Hasan Mehedi, Nehal Uddin, Mahmuda Tasnim, Md. Nahidul Islam   +6 more
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Taxonomic insights into Indian Rotala (Lythraceae) species with verticillate phyllotaxy

Nordic Journal of Botany, EarlyView.
In an effort to resolve taxonomic complexities among Indian Rotala species with verticillate phyllotaxy, this study provides an identification key, revised nomenclature, updated morphological descriptions including SEM studies of seed coat surfaces, detailed photoplates, and notes on phenology, ecology, and distribution.
Arikrishnan Parthiban, Ladan Rasingam, Sandhya Deepika Devara   +2 more
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Nelumbo nucifera Lotus, Sacred Lotus

EDIS, 2007
This document provides an overview of Nelumbo nucifera, commonly known as the Sacred Lotus. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its large, round leaves and fragrant pink or white flowers.
Edward Gilman
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