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EFFECTS OF RED DRAGON FRUIT (Hylocereus polyrhizus) SKIN EXTRACT ON LEAD ACETATE TOXICITY IN THE MORPHOLOGY OF Balb/c MICE (Mus musculus) SPERMATOZOA

Folia Medica Indonesiana, 2017
Red dragon fruit skin extract is used as an antioxidant to lead acetate toxicity. This study aimed to prove the difference in morphology of mice testicular spermatozoa exposed to lead acetate. Twenty-five mice were divided into 5 groups (5 mice per group)
Rahmawati Raharjo, Sri Agus Sudjarwo, Reny I'tishom   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fluoride‐Free Mouthwashes Available Over‐The‐Counter in the US‐An Overview

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Fluoride‐free mouthwashes (FFM) are commonly used by patients for a variety of cosmetic and/or therapeutic reasons. The purpose of this study was to investigate the composition and purposes of FFM available over‐the‐counter in the US.
Astrid C. Valdivia‐Tapia, Jaime A. Cury, Antonio P. Ricomini‐Filho, Frank Lippert   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genomic variation drives plant flavor diversification

Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, EarlyView.
This review explains how genomic variation shapes plant flavor by altering the biosynthetic and regulatory pathways of key attributes like sweetness, acidity, bitterness, piquancy, astringency, and aroma. It also discusses how multi‐omics, AI‐assisted breeding, and gene editing can translate this knowledge into plants with improved flavor, nutrition ...
Huimin Hu, Yanwei Hao, Yiwei Zhou, Xia Zhang, Rui Xia, Pan Liao   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antidiabetic Potential of Hylocereus Polyrhizus and Hylocereus Megalanthus Fruit Peel: An In vitro Study

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition affecting mainly carbohydrate metabolism. Dragon fruit is a commonly consumed fruit in Asia-pacific countries, with reported anti-diabetic potential. Objectives: The presents study explores the use of
Fahad Saad. Alhodieb
doaj   +1 more source

Integrated Metabolomics and Selection Signal Analysis Provide Insights Into the Selection for Flavonol Biosynthesis Associated With Lettuce Quality Improvement

Plant Biotechnology Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Lettuce is a critical leafy vegetable consumed worldwide and is a substantial dietary source of health‐promoting compounds. Exploring changes in metabolism during lettuce domestication under artificial selection conditions is important to facilitate further breeding and cultivation for quality improvement.
Xiao Yang, Shiwei Wei, Ge Jin, Li Zhang, Ran Du, Yajun Wang, Chengcheng Shen, Tao Huang, Guotao Huo, Jie Peng, Bo Song, Fangyuan Zhang, Victor Hugo Escalona Contreras, Lijun Luo, Yuejian Li, Francisco A. Tomas‐Barberan, Bin Liu, Qichang Yang   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anthocyanins and betalains in evolution: Why mutual exclusion remains the best‐supported model

Plant Biology, EarlyView.
Anthocyanins and betalains are plant pigments produced through different biosynthetic pathways and are generally considered mutually exclusive. We examine claims of their co‐occurrence, arguing that methodological flaws and data misinterpretation have led to unsupported reports, and offer recommendations for more rigorous future research.
B. Pucker, M. I. Khan
wiley   +1 more source

Selective seasonal foraging behavior of herbivores on a Danish island demonstrated by DNA metabarcoding

Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Understanding how herbivores influence plant communities is critical for managing biodiversity and ecosystem functions, particularly in conservation areas undergoing restoration or rewilding, where free‐ranging large herbivores impact the vegetation development.
Henry F. N. Lankes, Louise I. Nabe‐Nielsen, Kristine Bohmann, Kasun H. Bodawatta, Jacob Heilmann‐Clausen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Application of Dragon Fruit Peels as a Dye in Red Velvet Cake

Binus Business Review, 2015
Red Dragon fruit peel that has a high antioxidant content is very useful and suitable processed into natural coloring in household industry are easily processed. One product to apply it is the Red Velvet Cake. Red Velvet Cake is basically uses natural coloring from the bits fruit and instant food coloring. This discussion will create a research that is
openaire   +2 more sources

Artifex Ars Cartographica: Collaboration Between Portuguese Painters and Cartographers in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries

Renaissance Studies, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT During the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, there was no statutory difference between cartography, drawing and painting. These activities were performed then by craftsmen who were part of a vast group under the umbrella of ‘mechanical arts’ and fell under the ‘artifex’ category. Artifex were experts in any particular art, whether a craftsman,
Vasco Medeiros
wiley   +1 more source

PENGARUH JENIS PELARUT TERHADAP EKSTRAKSI DARI KULIT BUAH NAGA MERAH (Hylocereus polyrhizus)

Kovalen: Jurnal Riset Kimia, 2019
This study aims to determine the effect of the type of solvent on extract yield, total phenolics and IC50 values of the skin of red dragon fruit and also obtain the best type of solvent that provides extract rendement, total phenolics and the highest or ...
Amalia Noviyanty, Chitra Anggriani Salingkat, Syamsiar Syamsiar   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source