Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera): a multidisciplinary review of its cultural, ecological, and nutraceutical significance [PDF]
Bioresources and BioprocessingThis comprehensive review systematically examines the multifarious aspects of Nelumbo nucifera, elucidating its ecological, nutritional, medicinal, and biomimetic significance.
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Investigating the anti-obesity potential of Nelumbo nucifera leaf bioactive compounds through machine learning and computational biology methods [PDF]
Frontiers in PharmacologyObesity, a growing global health concern, is linked to severe ailments such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and neuropsychiatric disorders. Conventional pharmacological treatments often have significant side effects, highlighting the
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Visualization and identification of benzylisoquinoline alkaloids in various nelumbo nucifera tissues [PDF]
Heliyon, 2023 Benzylisoquinoline alkaloids in lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) seed plumules and leaves exhibit significant tissue specificity for their pharmacological effects and potential nutritional properties.
Chenyang Hao +8 more
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Neuroprotective Effect of White Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. Petal Tea in Rats Poisoned with Mancozeb [PDF]
Foods, 2023 Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (N. nucifera) tea is used as food and folk medicine to reduce toxicity in Southeast Asia. Mancozeb (Mz) is used for controlling fungi in agriculture and contains heavy metals.
Ketsarin Intui +5 more
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Exfoliation and physico-chemical characterization of novel bioplasticizers from Nelumbo nucifera leaf for biofilm application. [PDF]
Heliyon, 2023 Due to the extreme threats as environmental and health issues caused by the petroleum-based leachable plasticizers, researchers among different domains are more interested in finding unique biodegradable plasticizers from natural sources.
Divakaran D +4 more
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Genome-Wide Analysis of WUSCHEL-Related Homeobox Gene Family in Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera). [PDF]
Int J Mol Sci, 2023 WUSCHEL-related homeobox (WOX) is a plant-specific transcription factor (TF), which plays an essential role in the regulation of plant growth, development, and abiotic stress responses.
Chen GZ +10 more
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Exploring Major Flavonoid Phytochemicals from Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. as Potential Skin Anti-Aging Agents: In Silico and In Vitro Evaluations. [PDF]
Int J Mol Sci, 2023 Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn., an aquatic medicinal plant (Nelumbonaceae family), has a history of use in traditional medicine across various regions. Our previous study demonstrated the skin anti-aging potential of its stamen ethanolic extract by effectively
Nutho B, Tungmunnithum D.
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Transcription factor NnMYB5 controls petal color by regulating GLUTATHIONE S-TRANSFERASE2 in Nelumbo nucifera. [PDF]
Plant Physiol, 2023 Lotus (Nelumbo spp.) is an important aquatic ornamental genus in the family Nelumbonaceae comprising only 2 species: Nelumbo lutea with yellow flowers and Nelumbo nucifera with red or white flowers. The petal color variations between these 2 species have
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Separations, 2023 Natural deep eutectic solvents (NDESs) were used to extract flavonoids and polyphenols from lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) leaves at the same time, and the extraction process was optimized to provide reference for the effective development and ...
Jiwei Yang +10 more
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The CYP80A and CYP80G Are Involved in the Biosynthesis of Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloids in the Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera). [PDF]
Int J Mol SciBisbenzylisoquinoline and aporphine alkaloids are the two main pharmacological compounds in the ancient sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera). The biosynthesis of bisbenzylisoquinoline and aporphine alkaloids has attracted extensive attention because ...
Hao C, Yu Y, Liu Y, Liu A, Chen S.
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