Effective genome editing and identification of a regiospecific gallic acid 4-O-glycosyltransferase in pomegranate (Punica granatum L.). [PDF]
Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) trees are woody perennials that bear colorful and nutritious fruits rich in phenolic metabolites, e.g., hydrolyzable tannins (HTs) and flavonoids.
Chang, Lijing, Tian, Li, Wu, Sheng
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Sample Preparation and Separation of Lignans by Liquid Chromatography
ABSTRACT Lignans are important phytochemicals found mostly in the resins of coniferous trees, but are also introduced into human diets through foods such as sesame seeds and extra‐virgin olive oil. They are pharmacologically interesting mainly because of their antioxidant activities, and they have also been shown to have cytotoxic and antimicrobial ...
Miikka Paloluoto, Susanne K. Wiedmer
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Pomegranate ellagitannins inhibit α-glucosidase activity in vitro and reduce starch digestibility under simulated gastro-intestinal conditions [PDF]
Pomegranate extract was tested for its ability to inhibit α-amylase and α-glucosidase activity. Pomegranate extract strongly inhibited rat intestinal α-glucosidase in vitro whereas it was a weak inhibitor of porcine α-amylase. The inhibitory activity was
BELLESIA, ANDREA +2 more
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Phenolic Compounds: From Traditional Uses to Innovative Applications and Everything in Between
This review deals with many aspects related to the study of phenolic compounds, starting with advances in extraction, detection, and quantification methods, going through bioavailability, bioactivity, and beneficial health properties, and discussing antioxidant and antimicrobial uses and mechanisms.
Marcela de Sá Barreto da Cunha +5 more
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Management of erectile dysfunction with a novel orodispersible formulation of the PDE-5 inhibitor vardenafil [PDF]
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a medical condition which can affect men of all ages. As men live longer and the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes continue to increase, the problem of ED will become more prominent.
Cordina, Maria
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An Estrogen-like Activity in Pomegranate Juice.
We examined an estrogen-like activity in the pomegranate (Punica granatum) juice. The juice or its methanol eluate from C18 cartridge competed with 17β-estradiol for estrogen receptor (ER) binding and also stimulated proliferation of human ER-positive cell (MCF-7) in vitro.
Isafumi MARU +5 more
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Conventional and microwave‐assisted extractions of grapefruit peels were optimized using response surface methodology (RSM) based on TPC, TFC, and antioxidant activity (DPPH). The phytochemical profiles of the two optimum extracts were characterized via HPLC before evaluating their acute and chronic toxicity, as well as their effects on honey bee (Apis
Muhammet Mükerrem Kaya +4 more
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Preparation of Wine from Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus lam)Juice Using Baker yeast: Effect of Yeast and Initial Sugar Concentrations [PDF]
The overproduction of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam) during harvest season and its short shelf-life have caused serious losses for farmers.
Budiyati, C.S. +4 more
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ABSTRACT The production of plant‐based meat analogues from various protein sources is an emerging application worldwide, driven by growing population and health concerns. Many microorganisms during fermentation play a crucial role in fermented plant‐based meat alternatives, together with structuring and analytical approaches in terms of nutritional ...
Fatma Beyza Özpınar +4 more
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The 2024 European Union report on pesticide residues in food
Abstract Under European Union legislation (Article 32, Regulation (EC) No 396/2005), the European Food Safety Authority publishes an annual report assessing pesticide residue levels in food. In 2024, 9842 samples were analysed as part of the EU‐coordinated multiannual control programme subset, of which 1.2% were found to be non‐compliant.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) +4 more
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