Network Pharmacology Integrated Molecular Docking and Dynamics to Elucidate Saffron Compounds Targeting Human COX-2 Protein [PDF]
Medicina, 2023 Background and Objectives: Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is mostly linked to inflammation and has been validated as a molecular target for treating inflammatory diseases.
Aarif Ali +8 more
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Molecules, 2022 Saffron is widely cultivated and used as a spice. Recently published data on the chemical composition and pharmacological potential of saffron determine its use in pharmacy and medicine.
Laurynas Jarukas +2 more
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Compounds, 2023 Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus used as a flavoring and coloring agent in the food industry which also possesses medicinal properties.
Panagiota-Kyriaki Revelou +2 more
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Fractionation of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) Extract by Solid-Phase Extraction and Subsequent Encapsulation in Liposomes Prepared by Reverse-Phase Evaporation [PDF]
MoleculesSaffron (Crocus sativus L.) is one of the most valued spices worldwide, rich in bioactive apocarotenoids such as crocins, picrocrocin, and safranal, which display antioxidant, neuroprotective, and anticancer properties.
Fabrizio Ruggieri +4 more
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Organic versus conventional saffron production: apocarotenoid content and heavy metal contamination in Iran [PDF]
Scientific ReportsOrganic farming is widely recognized as a sustainable approach with potential to enhance the quality of agricultural products, including medicinal plants such as saffron.
Hamid-Reza Fallahi
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Evaluation of Saffron Quality Using Rapid Quantitative Inspection Technology with Near-Infrared Spectroscopy [PDF]
MoleculesA predictive model utilizing near-infrared spectroscopy was developed to estimate the loss on drying, total contents of crocin I and crocin II, and picrocrocin content of saffron.
Ying Zhou +10 more
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Distribution of Main Bioactive Compounds from Saffron Species as a Function of Infusion Temperature and Time in an Oil/Water System [PDF]
MoleculesMost research on saffron has focused on its composition and beneficial effects, while the culinary perspective to enhance its gastronomic potential remains unexplored.
Inmaculada Criado-Navarro +3 more
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Saffron, a Potential Bridge between Nutrition and Disease Therapeutics: Global Health Challenges and Therapeutic Opportunities [PDF]
PlantsPlants are an important source of essential bioactive compounds that not only have a beneficial role in human health and nutrition but also act as drivers for shaping gut microbiome.
Rakeeb Ahmad Mir +6 more
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Metabolic engineering of crocins and picrocrocin apocarotenoids in potato group phureja
Engineering ReportsThe stigmas of Crocus sativus accumulate the exclusive apocarotenoids crocin and picrocrocin, which are dried and desiccated to make commercial saffron.
Cristian Martinez Fajardo +2 more
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Determination of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) quality characteristics in Herat – Afghanistan [PDF]
Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research, 2021 Purpose: Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is a strategic medicinal and spice plant in the world. This study aimed to determine saffron stigma quality obtained from different regions of Herat province in Afghanistan.
Ramin Nazarian +2 more
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