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Purification and Characterization of Polyphenol Oxidase in the Fruits of Opuntia ficus-indica [PDF]

Biology, 2023
Firstly, polyphenol oxidase (PPO) was purified from the fruits of Opuntia ficus-indica using Sepharose 4B–L-tyrosine–p-aminobenzoic acid affinity chromatography, and the enzyme was characterized. The PPO was purified 20.59-fold.
Dudu Demir, Selda Kabak, Kardelen Çağlayan   +2 more
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Opuntia ficus-indica Fruit: A Systematic Review of Its Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Activities

Plants, 2023
The use of Opuntia ficus-indica fruits in the agro-food sector is increasing for a multiplicity of players. This renewed interest is, in part, due to its organoleptic characteristics, nutritional value and health benefits.
Luis Giraldo-Silva, Bárbara Ferreira, Eduardo Rosa, Alberto C. P. Dias   +3 more
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Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. - anticancer properties and phytochemicals: current trends and future perspectives

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023
Cancer is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, and conventional cancer therapies such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy often result in undesirable and adverse effects. Natural products have emerged as a promising alternative for cancer treatment, with
Jiao Wang, Neeraj Rani, Neeraj Rani, Seema Jakhar, Rakesh Redhu, Sanjiv Kumar, Sachin Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, Bhagwati Devi, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Bairong Shen, Rajeev K. Singla, Rajeev K. Singla   +12 more
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Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant Potency and Phenolic Compounds in Fruit Peel of Opuntia robusta, Opuntia dillenii, and Opuntia ficus-indica Using HPLC-DAD Profiling

Journal of Food Quality
The edible part of the prickly pear fruit is most commonly consumed, while the peel is often discarded, leading to the loss of valuable bioactive components, such as phenolic compounds.
Ahmed Marhri, Youssef Rbah, Aymane Allay, Mehdi Boumediene, Aziz Tikent, Abdessamad Benmoumen, Reda Melhaoui, Ahmed Elamrani, Malika Abid, Mohamed Addi   +9 more
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Anthocyanins from Opuntia ficus-indica Modulate Gut Microbiota Composition and Improve Short-Chain Fatty Acid Production

Biology, 2022
Opuntia ficus-indica is rich in a variety of active substances, such as anthocyanins, flavonoids, and polysaccharides. Some studies have shown that anthocyanins extracted from natural plants can regulate intestinal flora.
Yun Zhang, Huan Chang, Shuai Shao, Lin Zhao, Ruiying Zhang, Shouwen Zhang   +5 more
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Chemical Properties of Mucilage Extracts from Cladodes of Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Miller for Gel Formulation: Comparative Study with Pectin [PDF]

Gels
Mucilage extracted from cladodes of Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. has attracted growing interest as a natural food additive due to its gelling and nutritional properties. In this study, the chemical characteristics of Opuntia ficus-indica mucilage were
Federica Torregrossa, Luciano Cinquanta, Francesca Mazza, Francesca Malvano, Natale Badalamenti, Maurizio Bruno, Matteo Pollon   +6 more
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Thermo-Responsive Hydrogel Containing Microfluidic Chitosan Nanoparticles Loaded with Opuntia ficus-indica Extract for Periodontitis Treatment. [PDF]

Int J Mol Sci
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease resulting from the dysbiosis of periodontal bacteria and the host’s immune response, leading to tissue degradation and sustained inflammation.
Conte R, Valentino A, De Luca I, Soares Pontes G, Calarco A, Cerruti P.   +5 more
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Modulation of human neutrophil functions by hydroethanolic cladode extract of Opuntia ficus-indica: an in vitro experimental study [PDF]

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Background Opuntia ficus-indica is recognised for its anti-inflammatory effects and potential health benefits. Its different parts are rich in bioactive compounds and are consumed in various traditional diets.
Wafa Ferjani, Pham My-Chan Dang, Hamadi Fetoui, Samia Bedouhene, Ahmed Kouki, Mossadok Ben-Attia, Jamel El-Benna, Abdelaziz Souli   +7 more
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Cytoprotective potential of Opuntia ficus indica cladode extract against cadmium toxicity in HepG2 and HEK293 cell lines using surface methodology as an optimizing tool [PDF]

Open Veterinary Journal
Background: Several studies reported the health benefits of Opuntia ficus indica extracts. Aim: This study aimed to (1) optimizes extraction conditions.
Jihen Taleb, Saida Ncibi, Sabah Dhibi, Khaled Athmouni, Najet Ghouaidia, Aida Dhibi, Abdurraouf Zaet, Lazhar Zourgui   +7 more
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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi increased biomass, nutritional value, and cochineal resistance of Opuntia ficus-indica plants [PDF]

BMC Plant Biology
Background Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Miller is dominantly growing on degraded soils in arid and semi-arid areas. The plants might establish a strong association with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) to adapt to nutrient, drought, and herbivore insect ...
Teame Gebrehiwot Kebede, Emiru Birhane, Kiros-Meles Ayimut, Yemane G. Egziabher   +3 more
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