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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
wiley   +1 more source

Review of phytochemical and antioxidant properties of Ethiopian medicinal plants

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Ethiopia possesses a rich ethnobotanical heritage and diverse medicinal flora that play an important role in traditional healthcare. Many Ethiopian medicinal plants contain bioactive phytochemicals with potential antioxidant properties. This capital of indigenous knowledge has contributed to the documentation of different medicinal plants that
Endalamaw Yihune, Amare Bitew Mekonnen, Getahun Yemata   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gymnema sylvestre: Bioactive constituents, health benefits, and emerging applications in nutraceuticals and functional foods

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br. ex‐Schult., commonly known as “gurmar” or “sugar destroyer,” belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is traditionally used in Ayurveda for diabetes management. This review synthesizes ethnomedicinal evidence with contemporary pharmacological studies, to evaluate the therapeutic properties and mechanistic actions ...
Faiza Saeed, Muhammad Tauseef Sultan, Hassan Raza, Ahmad Mujtaba Noman, Nimra Haroon, Entessar Mohammad Al Jbawi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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
wiley   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

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
wiley   +1 more source

A review of Ganoderma lucidum active compounds and their biological applications [PDF]

مجلة جامعة الانبار للعلوم الصرفة
Edible and medicinal mushrooms are macro fungi which belong to the Basidiomycota or Ascomycota division. Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum) is one of these medicinal mushrooms which belongs to Basidiomycota fungi and is characterized by a woody texture; this
Hasan Kareem, Alaa Al-Araji
doaj   +1 more source

From nature to nanoscale: advances, challenges, and preclinical translation of nanofiber drug delivery systems containing plant‐derived active ingredients

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract Since the early 1960s, nanotechnology has been a critical area of science, allowing for the development of sophisticated nanomaterials. Nanofibers, one of the most widely used nanotechnological drug delivery systems, have emerged as a highly versatile platform within modern pharmaceutical sciences.
Heybet Kerem Polat, Yasin Turanlı, Nihat Kurt, Sefa Gözcü, Emre Tunçel, Hilal Bacanak, Eren Aytekin, Sedat Ünal   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Improving Triterpenoid Extraction Efficiency from Inonotus hispidus Using Macroporous Adsorption Resin: An Aim for Functional Food Development

Foods
The triterpenoids from Inonotus hispidus exhibit several valuable bioactivities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties, making them highly sought-after for applications in functional foods. To obtain more I.
Shuhan Dong, Shuliang Liu, Shilong Wang, Zhengliang Qi, Qianqian Zhuang, Xinli Liu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source