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Complete chloroplast genome and phylogenetic analysis of Smallanthus sonchifolius (Asteraceae) [PDF]
Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2023 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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Anti-diabetes Constituents in Leaves of Smallanthus sonchifolius [PDF]
Natural Product Communications, 2010 The inhibitory effect of smallanthaditerpenic acids A, B, C and D previously isolated from leaves of Smallanthus sonchifolius (yacon) on α-glucosidase were examined and their IC 50 were determined to be 0.48 mg/mL, 0.59 mg/mL, 1.00 mg/mL, and 1.17 mg/mL ...
He Fan, Kang Ting-Guo, Dou De-Qiang
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New Compounds from Leaves of [PDF]
Natural Product Communications, 2009 A new octadecatrienoic acid and a new benzyl glycoside, along with a known compound, were isolated from the leaves of Smallanthus sonchifolius. The structures of the two new compounds were elucidated as 13(R)-hydroxy-octadeca-(9E,11E,15Z)-trienoic acid ...
Xiang Zheng +5 more
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Influence of Smallanthus sonchifolius (Yacon) on the Activity of Antidepressant Drugs in Mice. [PDF]
Life (Basel), 2021 Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the world that negatively affects the daily functioning of patients. Numerous studies are currently being conducted to examine the antidepressant potential of innovative synthetic compounds and herbal substances.
Wośko S +8 more
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Smallanthus sonchifolius leaf attenuates neuroinflammation. [PDF]
J Exerc Nutrition Biochem, 2018 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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Effects of Smallanthus sonchifolius Flour on Metabolic Parameters: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Pharmaceuticals (Basel)Smallanthus sonchifolius, popularly known as yacon, is a member of the Asteraceae family. Due to its medicinal and edible value, yacon is consumed by different populations. Yacon is unique due to its high fructo-oligosaccharide and inulin content, as well as flavonoids, sesquiterpene lactones, and phenolic acids.
Silva IFD +11 more
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Antifungal and biodegradable nanoencapsulation of Smallanthus Sonchifolius essential oil for improved stability and sustained release [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyIntroductionPhytopathogenic 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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Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) beverage spontaneously fermented
Semina: Ciências Agrárias: Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) is a tuberous root with a high phenolic compounds and fibers content which has a prebiotic effect, both important for preventing and/or promoting the reduction of non-communicable chronic diseases risks.
Carolina Paula Gouvêa de Souza +9 more
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Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) as a Food Supplement: Health-Promoting Benefits of Fructooligosaccharides. [PDF]
Nutrients, 2016 Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius), a perennial plant of the family Asteraceae native to the Andean regions of South America, is an abundant source of fructooligosaccharides (FOS). This comprehensive review of the literature addressed the role of yacon supplementation in promoting health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
Caetano BF +5 more
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Phenotypic variability of Smallanthus sonchifolius germplasm of Peru
Genetic ResourcesSmallanthus sonchifolius (yacon) is a functional food native to the South American Andes. Its tuberous root and leaves are the main parts consumed; however, few studies have been carried out on its phenotypic variability.
Angel Esteban Santa Cruz Padilla +6 more
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