Complete chloroplast genome and phylogenetic analysis of Smallanthus sonchifolius (Asteraceae) [PDF]
Smallanthus sonchifolius (Asteraceae), is an important food plant in the world. There is no systematic report on the chloroplast genome of S. sonchifolius. Here we reported its complete chloroplast genome and analyzed the basic characteristics.
Juan Yin +3 more
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Smallanthus sonchifolius leaf attenuates neuroinflammation. [PDF]
Yacon, Smallanthus sonchifolius, has anti-hypertensive, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer potential. However, its neuroprotective and anti-neuroinflammatory effects are unknown. Moreover, activation of microglia has been considered a mechanism in the development of Alzheimer's disease.
Baek S, Choi NH, Lee KP, Jhun H, Kim J.
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Physicochemical composition, lipid oxidation, and microbiological quality of ram mortadella supplemented with Smallanthus sonchifolius meal. [PDF]
Mutton mortadella supplemented with yacón meal is a promising alternative in the manufacture of healthy meat products. Compounds present in yacón meal also play a role in the color of mortadella formulations and are used together with antioxidants, improving flavor, maintaining sensory quality, and prolonging shelf life.
do Santos Junior AC +8 more
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Antioxidant, Alpha-Amylase Inhibitory and Hypoglycemic Activity of Smallanthus sonchifolius Leaves from Nepal: An Integrated In Vitro, In Vivo, and In Silico Approach. [PDF]
Smallanthus sonchifolius extracts show promising antidiabetic potential, with water extract exhibiting high antioxidant activity and ethanol extract demonstrating dose‐dependent alpha‐amylase inhibition and hypoglycemic effects. Polymatin B and chlorogenic acid revealed strong binding affinities in silico studies.
Rawal P, Pandey B, Yadav RK, Panta S.
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Introducción. La lechería especializada de trópico alto colombiano presenta elevados costos de producción, emisiones de metano y contaminación por nitrógeno en el suelo y agua; empleo de plaguicidas en las praderas, así como una producción de leche que ...
Jhon Jairo Lopera-Marín +3 more
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Smallanthus sonchifolius (Yacon) Flour Improves Visceral Adiposity and Metabolic Parameters in High-Fat-Diet-Fed Rats. [PDF]
Smallanthus sonchifolius (yacon), a native plant of South America, was observed to improve lipid profile in rodents and humans. This study aimed to investigate the antiobesity properties of yacon roots in a high‐fat‐diet (HFD) model and the underlying mechanisms.
Honoré SM +3 more
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Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) Leaf Extract Attenuates Hyperglycemia and Skeletal Muscle Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Diabetic Rats. [PDF]
The effects of hydroethanolic extract of Yacon leaves (HEYL) on antioxidant, glycemic, and inflammatory biomarkers were tested in diabetic rats. Outcome parameters included glucose, insulin, interleukin‐6 (IL‐6), and hydrophilic antioxidant capacity (HAC) in serum and IL‐6, HAC, malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and ...
Dos Santos KC +11 more
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Antifungal and biodegradable nanoencapsulation of Smallanthus Sonchifolius essential oil for improved stability and sustained release [PDF]
IntroductionPhytopathogenic fungi pose a serious threat to global crop productivity, necessitating sustainable alternatives to chemical fungicides.MethodsThis study developed poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL) nanospheres encapsulating essential oil extracted ...
Jiajie Wang, Fei Wang, Yu Zhang, Xun Li
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Symbiotic Effects of Kefir and Yacon Flour (Smallanthus sonchifolius) on Bone Remodeling in Rats [PDF]
Costa N +4 more
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Effects of Smallanthus sonchifolius Flour on Metabolic Parameters: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
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