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Biotransformation of Phytosterols into Androstenedione—A Technological Prospecting Study

Molecules, 2022
Androstenedione (AD) is a key intermediate in the body’s steroid metabolism, used as a precursor for several steroid substances, such as testosterone, estradiol, ethinyl estradiol, testolactone, progesterone, cortisone, cortisol, prednisone, and ...
Victor Oliveira Nunes, Nathália de Castro Vanzellotti, Jully Lacerda Fraga, Fernando Luiz Pellegrini Pessoa, Tatiana Felix Ferreira, Priscilla Filomena Fonseca Amaral   +5 more
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Integrated phytochemical and bioactivity profiling of Xanthium strumarium fruits from Korea and China: Implications for origin-specific quality specification. [PDF]

J Sci Food Agric
Abstract BACKGROUND Geographic origin influences the phytochemical composition and biological activities of medicinal plant resources. Xanthium strumarium L. (XS) fruit is widely used in East Asian traditional medicine. However, current pharmacopeial standards primarily recognize Chinese‐derived material, despite the availability and traditional use of
Song E, Oh SM, Chun J, Hwang J.
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Anticancer effects of phytosterols [PDF]

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2009
Phytosterol and stanol (or phytosterols) consumption reduces intestinal cholesterol absorption, leading to decreased blood LDL-cholesterol levels and lowered cardiovascular disease risk. However, other biological roles for plant sterols and stanols have also been proposed.
T A, Woyengo, V R, Ramprasath, P J H, Jones   +2 more
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Fortification of milk with phytosterol and its effect on sensory and physicochemical properties

Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Research, 2018
Phytosterols are a group of lipophilic steroid alcohols found in plants, which have been shown to lower cholesterol when supplemented in the diet. A commercial phytosterol preparation was added to milk in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion.
Nagarajappa V., Battula S.N., Arora S., Naik L.N.   +3 more
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Mango Seed Valorization: Sustainable Source of Nutrients, Bioactives, and Value‐Added Applications

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Highlighting mango seed as a valuable yet overlooked by‐product, promoting its utilization and reducing agroindustrial waste. ABSTRACT Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the most widely cultivated tropical fruits, generating large quantities of by‐products during processing, with mango seed representing 20%–25% of the whole fruit weight ...
Priyanka Yadav, Mazia Ahmed, Unaiza Iqbal, Pinki Saini   +3 more
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Phytochemical Investigation and In Vitro Assessment of Antioxidant, Anti‐Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Properties of Melia azedarach Linn. Extract in Chicken Lymphocyte Model

Flavour and Fragrance Journal, EarlyView.
Phytochemistry and biopotential of Melia azedarach Linn. ABSTRACT Melia azedarach Linn. (chinaberry), a medicinal plant native to tropical Asia, is a rich source of diverse bioactive compounds with reported pharmacological activities and promising therapeutic potential.
Priya Chand, Sonu Ambwani, Ravendra Kumar, Stefania Garzoli   +3 more
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Effects of Phytosterol in Feed on Growth and Related Gene Expression in Muscles of Broiler Chickens [PDF]

, 2014
Purpose: To investigate the effect of phytosterol in a feed on growth and gene expression of broiler chickens.Methods: Seven isonitrogenous diets with graded levels of polyhydroxy phytosterol(Castastesrone) (15, 20, and 25 g/kg diet) and ...
Tang, X, Amadou, I, Zhao, R-Y, Naji, TAA, Le, G-W, Shi, Y-H   +5 more
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Enhancement of technofunctional properties of chickpea flour through composite blending with teff and proso millet

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Abstract The increasing demand for nutritionally rich and gluten‐free foods has intensified research interest in underutilized cereals and legumes as an alternative to conventional wheat‐based flours. The study aims to investigate the potential of developing composite flours from proso millet (Panicum miliaceum), teff (Eragrostis tef), and chickpea ...
Ritusha Maurya, Pratiksha Singh, Sangeeta Yadav, Pinki Saini   +3 more
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Extracellular vesicles derived from edible plants and edible fungi: Compositional characteristics, engineering strategies and biofunctions

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Non‐animal extracellular vesicles as bioactive‐compound carriers: compositional characteristics, engineering strategies, and biofunctions. Abstract Animal‐derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) were widely used for bioactive compound delivery but constrained by complex origins, potential immunogenicity, and pathogen contamination.
Jiahao Yu, Rongheng Chen, Yuxuan Liu, Yizhen Xie, Fangyu Fan, Simin Feng, Ping Shao   +6 more
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Quality and characteristics of fermented ginseng seed oil based on bacterial strain and extraction method

Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017
Background: In this study, the fermentation of ginseng seeds was hypothesized to produce useful physiologically-active substances, similar to that observed for fermented ginseng root.
Myung-Hee Lee, Young-Kyoung Rhee, Sang-Yoon Choi, Chang-Won Cho, Hee-Do Hong, Kyung-Tack Kim   +5 more
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