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Recent Perspectives on Phytochemical Profile, Pharmacological Activities, and Industrial Applications of Guava (Psidium guajava)

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Psidium guajava leaves contain potent bioactive compounds like quercetin, myricetin, and triterpenoids that show antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti‐inflammatory, and anticancer effects. They act by modulating NF‐κB, PPARγ, and α‐glucosidase and by inducing apoptosis and cell cycle arrest.
Muhammad Waqar, Sehrish Jabbar, Qudrat Ullah, Farhang Hameed Awlqadr, Muhammad Tayyab Arshad, Md. Sakhawot Hossain, Sammra Maqsood, Ali Ikram, Ammar Ahmad Khan, Worawan Panpipat, Manat Chaijan   +10 more
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Phytochemicals and Health Benefits of American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.): Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
This review summarizes the chemical constituents and functional characteristics of American ginseng, aiming to provide references for its development and application. ABSTRACT American ginseng, a perennial herbaceous plant, is recognized for its significant medicinal properties and has attracted considerable attention due to its diverse phytochemical ...
Wei Geng, Ning Zhou, Jinqian Yu, Yanling Geng, Xiao Wang, Yannan Chen   +5 more
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Beyond Gut Modulation: A Critical Review of the Therapeutic Potential, Safety, and Clinical Prospects of Natural Polysaccharides for IBD

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
In this review, we critically summarized the application of natural polysaccharides (NPs) for the treatment of IBD. This approach combines, in a unique way (right), the basic structure–activity relationships of NPs from different origins (left) with their multipronged mode of action, which involves modulation of the gut microbiota and other ...
Felix Danso, A. M. Abd El‐Aty, Kwaku Amoah, Xianghong Ju   +3 more
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Eco‐Friendly Surfactants From Pithecellobium dulce: Extraction, Characterization and Surface Activity

Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, EarlyView.
Schematic representation of the comprehensive analysis of saponins extracted form of Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth. ABSTRACT The widespread use of synthetic surfactants in industrial and domestic applications has raised environmental concerns due to their biodegradability and ecological issues.
Susmita Gudulkar, Bijaideep Dutta, Himanshu Dawda, Usha Mukundan, K. C. Barick   +4 more
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Is quinoa‐farming sustainable in marginal environments? Social, economical and environmental aspects

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is an Andean grain crop introduced as a novel crop to many parts of the world in recent years. Recognized for nutritious seeds and high abiotic stress tolerance, it has been promoted as an element of climate‐resilient agriculture, particularly in marginal environments.
Anna Tabea Mengen, Damir Esenaliev, Jakhongir Babadjanov, Lukas John, Sandra M. Schmöckel, Botir Khaitov   +5 more
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Biosynthesis and functions of triterpenoids in cereals

Journal of Advanced Research
Background: Triterpenoids are versatile secondary metabolites with a diverse array of physiological activities, possessing valuable pharmacological effects and influencing the growth and development of plants.
Jiaojiao Lu, Shan Yan, Zheyong Xue
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Characterization of functional metabolites in broccoli by‐product using green extraction with supercritical fluids

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND The present study aimed to valorize broccoli by‐products (leaves and stems) through the extraction of bioactive compounds using supercritical fluid extraction (SFE). The influence of broccoli variety, plant part and maturation stage on total phenolic content (TPC), antioxidant activity and antimicrobial properties was evaluated ...
Iris Gudiño, Rocío Casquete, María José Benito, María de Guía Córdoba, María Henar Prieto, Alberto Martín   +5 more
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Bio‐guided fractionation of (9Z)‐5,8,11‐trihydroxyoctadec‐9‐enoic acid from Abelmoschus sagittifolius root as a potent α‐glucosidase inhibitor: An integrated in vitro and in silico study

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Abelmoschus sagittifolius stands out as a valuable medicinal source for developing functional food targeting type 2 diabetes. This study investigated the α‐glucosidase inhibitory potential of an active fraction obtained from A. sagittifolius roots (ASR), enriched in (9Z)‐5,8,11‐trihydroxyoctadec‐9‐enoic acid (OA), using both enzyme ...
Nguyen Phuong Mai, Nguyen Van Quan, Nguyen Dang Duc, Tran Dang Xuan   +3 more
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From wild to tamed: Reimagining novel crops through omics and local plant diversity

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
The global food system faces growing pressure from climate change, biodiversity loss, and rising nutritional demands. Agriculture has increased yields but reduced crop diversity, flavor, and nutritional quality, leaving societies vulnerable and dependent on a narrow set of staple species.
Alexandra Sanfeliu Meliá, Pablo D. Cárdenas   +1 more
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Simultaneous Determination of α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Triterpenoids in Psidium guajava Using HPLC–DAD–ELSD and Pressurized Liquid Extraction

Molecules, 2020
Psidium guajava, a popular food and medicine dual purposes plant cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, has been widely used as food crop and folk medicine, such as anti-diabetes agent, around the world. Triterpenoids have been considered as the
In-Cheng Chao, Ying Chen, Mei-Hua Gao, Li-Gen Lin, Xiao-Qi Zhang, Wen-Cai Ye, Qing-Wen Zhang   +6 more
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