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A simple and fast Agrobacterium-mediated transformation system for passion fruit KPF4 (Passiflora edulis f. edulis × Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa) [PDF]

Plant Methods, 2020
Background Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) is an important horticultural crop in the tropics and subtropics, where it has great commercial potential due to high demand for fresh edible fruits and processed juice as well as source of raw materials ...
Lydia K. Asande, Richard O. Omwoyo, Richard O. Oduor, Evans N. Nyaboga   +3 more
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In Vivo Antidepressant Effect of Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa into Cationic Nanoparticles: Improving Bioactivity and Safety [PDF]

Pharmaceutics, 2020
A variety of neuroactive flavonoids can be found in the species of the Passiflora genus; however, their difficulty in crossing the blood–brain barrier limits their in vivo neuropharmacological activity.
Jovelina Samara Ferreira Alves, Alaine Maria dos Santos Silva, Rodrigo Moreira da Silva, Pamella Rebeca Fernandes Tiago, Thais Gomes de Carvalho, Raimundo Fernandes de Araújo Júnior, Eduardo Pereira de Azevedo, Norberto Peporine Lopes, Leandro De Santis Ferreira, Elaine Cristina Gavioli, Arnóbio Antônio da Silva-Júnior, Silvana Maria Zucolotto   +11 more
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Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa Extract Prevents Muscle Atrophy and Insulin Resistance in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Rats via Regulating the Nrf2, NF-κB, and IRS-1/PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathways. [PDF]

Oxid Med Cell Longev
High‐fat diets (HFDs) are a key contributor to obesity and promote oxidative stress and inflammation, which are associated with muscle atrophy and insulin resistance (IR). Passiflora edulis exhibits anti‐obesity, antioxidant, and anti‐inflammatory effects. The study aimed to investigate the potential benefit of P. edulis f.
Chobsuay N, Chonpathompikunlert P, Srivilai J, Malakul W, Limpeanchob N, Aimjongjun S, Tunsophon S.   +6 more
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Harnessing genomic resources for passion fruit improvement: Progress and prospects. [PDF]

Plant Genome
Abstract Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) is a highly nutritious horticultural crop cultivated widely across tropical and subtropical regions. Despite decades of breeding efforts that have led to the release of a few high‐yielding cultivars, on‐farm productivity remains suboptimal, and several existing cultivars are showing signs of declining vigor ...
Fulara K, Garg V, Sun X, Ford R, Dillon N, Topp B, Henry RJ, Alam M, Varshney RK.   +8 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Folin-Ciocalteu Reaction Alternatives for Higher Polyphenol Quantitation in Colombian Passion Fruits

International Journal of Food Science, 2021
Passiflora edulis Flavicarpa, Passiflora edulis Sims, and Passiflora ligularis Juss are Colombian fruits (passion fruits) of important exportation value.
Juan C. Carmona-Hernandez, Gonzalo Taborda-Ocampo, Clara H. González-Correa   +2 more
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Compositional and Bioactive Characterization of Industrial Fruit Wastes in Sri Lanka. [PDF]

J Food Sci
ABSTRACT The potential of industrial fruit processing wastes for nutritional and bioactive applications was evaluated. A survey of four major fruit processors in Sri Lanka identified pineapple (Ananas comosus), mango (Mangifera indica L.), papaya (Carica papaya), and passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) as the most processed fruits, generating waste ...
Jayasinghe CVL, Bandara JMLR, Thilakarathna RCN.   +2 more
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Homogalacturonan From Yellow Passion Fruit Peel Ameliorates Intestinal Injury in DSS-Induced Colitis in Mice. [PDF]

J Cell Mol Med
ABSTRACT Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterised by persistent inflammation of the colonic mucosa. Symptoms include bloody diarrhoea and abdominal pain, which have a significant impact on quality of life. Current treatments mainly alleviate symptoms and maintain remission, but natural therapeutic alternatives are still ...
Mazeti SSS, Turini AA, Bueno LR, Lima CD, Bastos RS, Rocha JA, Cordeiro LMC, Maria-Ferreira D, Gois MB.   +8 more
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Passion fruit plants alter the soil microbial community with continuous cropping and improve plant disease resistance by recruiting beneficial microorganisms

PLoS ONE, 2023
Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) is widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions, showing high economic and ornamental value. Microorganisms are indicators for the stability and health of the soil ecosystem, which can affect the yield and quality of
Ye Wang, Yao Teng, Jianli Zhang, Zixiong Zhang, Chen Wang, Xiukun Wu, Xiuqin Long   +6 more
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Gastroprotective polysaccharide from natural sources: Review on structure, mechanism, and structure–activity relationship

Food Frontiers, Volume 3, Issue 4, Page 560-591, December 2022., 2022
Graphical Abstract Gastroprotective potentials of polysaccharides from natural sources. Abstract Polysaccharides from natural sources have the potentials in being used as substitutes of chemosynthetic drugs for gastroprotection because of its safety and efficacy.
Xiao‐Yin Wang, Jun‐Yi Yin, Jie‐Lun Hu, Shao‐Ping Nie, Ming‐Yong Xie   +4 more
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Antidyslipidemic, Antioxidant, and Anti‐inflammatory Effects of Jelly Drink Containing Polyphenol‐Rich Roselle Calyces Extract and Passion Fruit Juice with Pulp in Adults with Dyslipidemia: A Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Trial

Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
Oxidative stress and inflammation play key roles in the pathophysiology in the pathophysiology of dyslipidemia, which are positive risks that increase atherosclerosis leading to important healthcare problems. Therefore, we aimed to study the antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and lipid‐lowering effects of jelly drink containing polyphenol‐rich roselle ...
Jurairat Khongrum, Pratoomporn Yingthongchai, Kongsak Boonyapranai, Wachira Wongtanasarasin, Nowwapan Donrung, Wanida Sukketsiri, Aree Prachansuwan, Pennapa Chonpathompikunlert, Michael A. Hill   +8 more
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