Perilla frutescens: A Rich Source of Pharmacological Active Compounds
Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton, an important pharmaceutical and nutraceutical crop, is widely cultivated in East Asian countries. In this review, we present the latest research findings on the phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of P ...
Tianyu Hou +5 more
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Bottle gourd seeds are surrounded by innumerable bioactive components of phytochemicals. This work aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of bottle gourd extracts as antimicrobial and an-ti-mycotoxigenic against toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins.
Adel G. Abdel-Razek +3 more
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Anti-atherosclerotic and cardiovascular protective benefits of Brazilian nuts
Brazil nuts are rich in magnesium, selenium, arginine and other amino acids, dietary fiber, tocopherols (vitamin E), phytosterols, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, sitosterols, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols and other amino ...
Carlos K B Ferrari
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Traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicity of Arisaema (Areaceae): a review
Background The genus Arisaema (Areaceae), popularly known as cobra lilies and jack in pulpit is mainly found in temperate to tropical areas of all continents except South America, Europe and Australia and contain about more than 250 species.
Heena Ali, Ubaid Yaqoob
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Effects of Candida sp. and Blastobotrys sp. starter on fermentation of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) beans and its antibacterial activity [PDF]
The effects of Candida sp. and Blastobotrys sp. starters on fermentation of cocoa beans were studied to determine the potential antibacterial activity of its extracts against foodborne pathogens. The fermentations of cacao beans using Candida sp.
Hussain, Norhayati +4 more
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Hypercholesterolemia (HCH) and vascular inflammation are the main therapeutic targets in atherosclerosis. The paper discusses the results of the studies which have focussed on the effects of a new class of physiologically active substances (polyprenols ...
R. G. Oganov +2 more
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Composition of molecular distillates of corn oil: isolation and identification of sterol esters*
Molecular distillates of corn oil consisting of the three most volatile 1.7 per cent cuts and the next most volatile 4.9 per cent cut obtained from 150 kg. of refined oil have been subjected to simple solvent and chromatographic fractionation.
A. Kuksis, J.M.R. Beveridge
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Extensive cross-disciplinary analysis of biological and chemical control of Calanus finmarchicus reproduction during an aldehyde forming diatom bloom in mesocosms [PDF]
Egg and faecal pellet production and egg hatching success of the calanoid copepod Calanus finmarchicus were monitored over a period of 14 days (14-28 April, 2008) while fed water from 4 differently treated mesocosms and ambient water.
A Barofsky +72 more
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Subcritical Butane and Propane Extraction of Oil from Rice Bran
Rice bran oil was extracted using hexane, as well as subcritical butane and propane. The quality of rice bran oils obtained using these three solvents was comparatively studied.
Hua-Min Liu +4 more
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Microbial community dynamics during composting of sewage sludge and straw studied through phospholipid and neutral lipid analysis [PDF]
The composting process involves a succession of different communities of microorganisms that decompose the initial material, transforming it into a stable final product. In thiswork, the levels of phospholipid fatty acid (PLFA), neutral lipid fatty acid (
Amir, Soumia +5 more
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