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Leal-Alcazar MC, Bautista-Palestina F, Rocha-Pizaña MDR, Mojica L, Hernández-Álvarez AJ, Luna-Vital DA. Extraction, stabilization, and health application of betalains: An update. Food Chem 2025; 481:144011. [PMID: 40184927 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.144011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2024] [Revised: 03/16/2025] [Accepted: 03/21/2025] [Indexed: 04/07/2025]
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Betalains are nitrogenous compounds principally produced by a select group of plants of the Caryophyllales order, characterized by the vibrant coloration on bracts, flowers, leaves, seeds, and fruits. Betalains are produced by tyrosine metabolism and derived from a common precursor: betalamic acid. They are categorized into two principal groups: betacyanins and betaxanthins. Their technological importance is of great interest to the food industry due to their role as a natural pigment. Still, in recent years, it also relied on its high biological potential such as free-radical scavenging, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-diabetic, among other applications. However, challenges related to their bioavailability and low stability have to be addressed. The review summarizes and analyses the most current advances in extraction methods to preserve their structure, the novel trends that guarantee their stability, and the most explored health applications of betalain extracts from various plant sources.
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- Mariana C Leal-Alcazar
- Tecnológico de Monterrey, Institute for Obesity Research, School of Bioengineering and Science, México. Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico; Tecnológico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Science, México. Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnológico de Monterrey, Institute for Obesity Research, School of Bioengineering and Science, México. Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico; Tecnológico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Science, México. Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnológico de Monterrey, Institute for Obesity Research, School of Bioengineering and Science, México. Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico; Tecnologico de Monterrey, NatProLab, Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Science, Av. Atlixcáyotl 5718, C.P, 72453, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
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- Food Technology, Center for Research and Assistance in Technology and Design of the State of Jalisco, A.C. (CIATEJ), Camino Arenero 1227, El Bajío Arenal, 45019 Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Tecnológico de Monterrey, Institute for Obesity Research, School of Bioengineering and Science, México. Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico; Tecnológico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Science, México. Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico; Tecnologico de Monterrey, NatProLab, Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Science, Av. Atlixcáyotl 5718, C.P, 72453, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico.
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Coimbra PPS, Teixeira ADC, Trindade MEF, Brito GO, Antonio ADS, Souza L, Silva-E-Silva ACAGD, Pereira HMG, Veiga-Junior VFD, Felzenszwalb I, Teodoro AJ, Araujo-Lima CF. Beetroot peel flour: Characterization, betalains profile, in silico ADMET properties and in vitro biological activity. Food Chem 2025; 476:143402. [PMID: 39965349 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.143402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2024] [Revised: 02/08/2025] [Accepted: 02/11/2025] [Indexed: 02/20/2025]
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The use of vegetable residues as a source of bioactive components is a global trend. The production of flours reintroduces these materials into the productive chain and extend their shelf-life. Processing may reduce the diversity of pigments present in the fresh matter. We analysed a beetroot peel flour (BPF) that presented relevant protein and fibre contents and preserved the colour of the in natura beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) due to the presence of betacyanins and betaxanthins. The bioavailability, pharmacokinetics and mutagenicity of the pigments were predicted using bioinformatics. No mutagenicity was confirmed according to the OECD guidelines. A chemoprotective effect and cancer cell anti-clone activities were observed. BPF processing ensured a good nutritional value and maintained this product as a good source of bioactive compounds and of pigments with antitumor activity, suggesting this vegetable residue as a food industry pigments source for use in the elaboration of functional products.
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- Pedro Paulo Saldanha Coimbra
- Food and Nutrition Graduate Program, Federal University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Laboratory of Environmental Mutagenesis, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Integrated Environmental Mutagenesis Laboratory, Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Federal University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Mutagenesis, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Integrated Environmental Mutagenesis Laboratory, Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Federal University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Mutagenesis, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Integrated Environmental Mutagenesis Laboratory, Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Federal University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory for the Support of Technological Development, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Mutagenesis, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory for the Support of Technological Development, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Mutagenesis, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Food and Nutrition Graduate Program, Federal University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition, Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Food and Nutrition Graduate Program, Federal University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Laboratory of Environmental Mutagenesis, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Integrated Environmental Mutagenesis Laboratory, Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Federal University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Duraisamy R, Veerasamy V, Balakrishnan V, Jawaharlal S, Subramani S, Sathiavakoo VA. Exploring anticancer potential of betanin in DMBA-induced oral squamous cell carcinoma: an in silico and experimental study. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2025:10.1007/s00210-025-03909-2. [PMID: 40009172 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-025-03909-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/10/2025] [Indexed: 02/27/2025]
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In addition to being able to fight cancer, betanin (BTN) has amazing natural antioxidant and peroxy-radical scavenging properties. 7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA) can impair the activities of enzymes accountable for breaking down xenobiotics and can also cause lipid peroxidation. The study's goal was to find out if betanin could protect against these problems. We determined 100% tumor incidence, abnormal tumor volume, inclined tumor burden, and deduced body weight in DMBA-induced hamsters. We observed diminished lipid peroxidation and enzymatic and nonenzymatic antioxidant activities in DMBA-induced hamsters. The histological study showed that the hamster that receives only DMBA undergoes hyperkeratosis, epithelial hyperplasia, dysplasia, and well-differentiated oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). The hamsters received three different dosages of BTN (10, 20, and 40 mg/kg b.w.) via intragastric intubation for 14 weeks, on alternate days of DMBA painting. The levels of antioxidants, xenobiotic enzymes, and lipid peroxidation (LPO) were significantly restored and inhibited tumor development in a dose-dependent manner. The molecular docking study found high levels of binding affinity in Bax (PDB ID: 2K7W), Caspase-3 (PDB ID: 4JJ8), Caspase-9 (PDB ID: 2AR9), PI3K (PDB ID: 5XGI), AKT (PDB ID: 6BUU), p53 (PDB ID: 1YCS), SMAD-2 (PDB ID: 1DEV), SMAD-4 (PDB ID: 1YGS), SMAD-7 (PDB ID: 2DJY), TGFβ-I (PDB ID: 1PY5), and TGFβ-II (PDB ID: 1M9Z). So, therefore, in vivo and in silico studies were providing prominent anticancer activity of betanin against DMBA-induced oral cancer.
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- Ramachandhiran Duraisamy
- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Annamalainagar, 608002, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Annamalainagar, 608002, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Annamalainagar, 608002, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Annamalainagar, 608002, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Annamalainagar, 608002, Tamil Nadu, India
- Research Department of Biochemistry, Government Arts College for Women, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Central Animal House Government Medical College and Hospital Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Annamalainagar, 608002, Tamil Nadu, India
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Bian C, Ji L, Xu W, Dong S, Pan N. Research Progress on Bioactive Substances of Beets and Their Functions. Molecules 2024; 29:4756. [PMID: 39407683 PMCID: PMC11478215 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29194756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2024] [Revised: 09/17/2024] [Accepted: 09/19/2024] [Indexed: 10/20/2024] Open
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As a globally cultivated and economic crop, beets are particularly important in the cane sugar and feed industries. Beet pigments are among the most important natural pigments, while various chemical components in beets display beneficial biological functions. Phenolic substances and betalains, as the main bioactive compounds, determine the functional characteristics of beets. This review categorizes the basic types of beets by the chemical composition of bioactive substances in their leaves, stems, and roots and emphatically summarizes the research progress made on the functions of two major substances in different types of beets: phenolic compounds and betalain pigments. This study provides useful insights for the comprehensive and effective application of beets in the health food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Chun Bian
- College of Food Engineering, Harbin Institute, Harbin 150076, China; (W.X.); (S.D.); (N.P.)
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- Heilongjiang Grain Quality Safety Monitoring and Technology Center, Harbin 150001, China;
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- College of Food Engineering, Harbin Institute, Harbin 150076, China; (W.X.); (S.D.); (N.P.)
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- College of Food Engineering, Harbin Institute, Harbin 150076, China; (W.X.); (S.D.); (N.P.)
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- College of Food Engineering, Harbin Institute, Harbin 150076, China; (W.X.); (S.D.); (N.P.)
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Fadeel DA, Fadel M, El-Kholy AI, El-Rashedy AA, Mohsen E, Ezzat MI, Issa MY. Nano-Liposomal Beetroot Phyto-Pigment in Photodynamic Therapy as a Prospective Green Approach for Cancer Management: In Vitro Evaluation and Molecular Dynamic Simulation. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:1038. [PMID: 39204383 PMCID: PMC11360503 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16081038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Using plant extracts as photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy (PDT) represents a significant green approach toward sustainability. This study investigates beetroot juice (BRJ), betanin, and their liposomal formulations (Lip-BRJ, Lip-Bet) as photosensitizers in cancer PDT. BRJ was prepared, and its betanin content was quantified via HPLC. The p-nitrosodimethylaniline (RNO)/imidazole technique monitored the singlet oxygen formation. BRJ and betanin decreased the RNO absorbance at 440 nm by 12% and 9% after 45 min of irradiation, respectively. Furthermore, betanin interaction with Bcl-2 proteins was examined using binding free energy analysis and molecular dynamic simulation. The results revealed favorable interactions with ΔG values of -40.94 kcal/mol. Then, BRJ, betanin, Lip-BRJ, and Lip-Bet were tested as photosensitizers on normal (HEK 293) and human lung cancer (A549) cell lines. Irradiation significantly enhanced the cytotoxicity of Lip-Bet on HEK 293 cells (20% cell viability at 2000 µg/mL) and A549 cells (13% cell viability at 1000 µg/mL). For Lip-BRJ, irradiation significantly enhanced the cytotoxicity on HEK 293 cells at lower concentrations and on A549 cells at all tested concentrations. These results proved the positive effect of light and liposomal encapsulation on the anticancer activity of betanin and BRJ, suggesting the efficiency of liposomal beetroot pigments as green photosensitizers.
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- Doaa Abdel Fadeel
- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Unit, Department of Medical Applications of Laser, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt; (M.F.)
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- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Unit, Department of Medical Applications of Laser, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt; (M.F.)
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- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Unit, Department of Medical Applications of Laser, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt; (M.F.)
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- Chemistry of Natural and Microbial Products Department, National Research Center (NRC), Giza 12622, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt; (E.M.); (M.I.E.); (M.Y.I.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt; (E.M.); (M.I.E.); (M.Y.I.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt; (E.M.); (M.I.E.); (M.Y.I.)
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Ghosh S, Das SK, Sinha K, Ghosh B, Sen K, Ghosh N, Sil PC. The Emerging Role of Natural Products in Cancer Treatment. Arch Toxicol 2024; 98:2353-2391. [PMID: 38795134 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-024-03786-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/27/2024]
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The exploration of natural products as potential agents for cancer treatment has garnered significant attention in recent years. In this comprehensive review, we delve into the diverse array of natural compounds, including alkaloids, carbohydrates, flavonoids, lignans, polyketides, saponins, tannins, and terpenoids, highlighting their emerging roles in cancer therapy. These compounds, derived from various botanical sources, exhibit a wide range of mechanisms of action, targeting critical pathways involved in cancer progression such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis, and metastasis. Through a meticulous examination of preclinical and clinical studies, we provide insights into the therapeutic potential of these natural products across different cancer types. Furthermore, we discuss the advantages and challenges associated with their use in cancer treatment, emphasizing the need for further research to optimize their efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and delivery methods. Overall, this review underscores the importance of natural products in advancing cancer therapeutics and paves the way for future investigations into their clinical applications.
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- Sumit Ghosh
- Department of Zoology, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Belur Math, Howrah, 711202, India
- Division of Molecular Medicine, Bose Institute, Kolkata, 700054, India
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- Department of Zoology, Jhargram Raj College, Jhargram, 721507, India
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- Department of Zoology, Jhargram Raj College, Jhargram, 721507, India.
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- Department of Zoology, Bidhannagar College, Kolkata, 700064, India
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- Department of Zoology, Jhargram Raj College, Jhargram, 721507, India
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- Department of Zoology, Maulana Azad College, Kolkata, 700013, India
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- Division of Molecular Medicine, Bose Institute, Kolkata, 700054, India.
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Aispuro-Hernández E, de Jesús Vergara-Jiménez M, Cárdenas-Torres FI, Lagarda-Díaz I, Martínez-Téllez MÁ, Soto-Córdova FJ, Corrales-Maldonado CG, Del Carmen Vargas-Arispuro I, Ontiveros N. Fruit Juices of Etcho (Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum) and Giant Cardon (Pachycereus pringlei) are Sources of Health-Promoting Ingredients with Potential Anticancer Properties. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2023; 78:728-734. [PMID: 37658958 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-023-01099-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Mexico is one of the main diversification centers of cacti in the world, with more than 500 endemic species, most of which remain nutritionally and functionally uncharacterized. The columnar cacti of the genus Pachycereus comprise five underutilized endemic Mexican species, whose nutraceutical properties have only been studied in the P. weberi species. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the nutritional quality and bioactive properties of etcho (P. pecten-aboriginum) and giant cardon (P. pringlei) fruit. The physical, chemical, and nutritional composition of etcho and giant cardon fruits were characterized, as well as the profile and content of bioactive compounds, antioxidant activity (ABTS•+ and DPPH•), and antiproliferative capacity in cervical (HeLa) and breast cancer (MDA-MB-231, MCF-7, and T-47D) cell lines. Our results suggest that etcho and giant cardon fruits are rich sources of essential nutrients and bioactive phytochemicals (including K, Mg, P, dietary fiber, polyphenolic compounds, vitamin C, betalains, and myo-inositol) with antioxidant and anticancer potential by inhibiting the proliferation of all evaluated cell lines with IC50 values in the range of 198 to 287 µg of gallic acid equivalents/mL. Therefore, etcho and giant cardon fruits could be used for nutraceutical purposes, and their consumption could promote health benefits.
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- Emmanuel Aispuro-Hernández
- Posgrado en Ciencias de la Nutrición y Alimentos Medicinales, Facultad de Ciencias de la Nutrición y Gastronomía, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Culiacán, Sinaloa, 80019, México
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- Posgrado en Ciencias de la Nutrición y Alimentos Medicinales, Facultad de Ciencias de la Nutrición y Gastronomía, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Culiacán, Sinaloa, 80019, México
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- Posgrado en Ciencias de la Nutrición y Alimentos Medicinales, Facultad de Ciencias de la Nutrición y Gastronomía, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Culiacán, Sinaloa, 80019, México
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- Departamento de Física, Investigadores por México CONAHCyT-Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, 83000, México
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- Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y de Salud, Departamento de Ciencias Químico-Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Laboratorio de Análisis Clínicos e Investigación (LACIUS, U.N.), Universidad de Sonora, Navojoa, Sonora, 85880, México.
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Montazersaheb S, Jafari S, Aytemir MD, Ahmadian E, Ardalan M, Zor M, Nasibova A, Monirifar A, Aghdasi S. The synergistic effects of betanin and radiotherapy in a prostate cancer cell line: an in vitro study. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:9307-9314. [PMID: 37812356 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-08828-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Prostate cancer is among the most common cancers in men with an increasing incidence rate. Radiation therapy (RT) is a therapeutic strategy for the management of prostate cancer after surgery; nonetheless, it has different side effects on neighboring healthy cells/tissues. Moreover, radioresistance has been an increasing phenomenon in the recent years. Therefore, there is an urgent need for the introduction of a safe and effective radiosensitizing agent. Accordingly, the recent trend in the development of novel drugs is accompanied by a push toward natural compounds. Our study evaluated the effects of betanin combined with RT as a potential radiosensitizing agent in the PC-3 cell line. METHODS AND RESULTS MTT assay was utilized to determine the growth inhibitory impact of betanin. The possible synergistic effect was evaluated with CompuSyn software upon Trypan blue exclusion test. Apoptosis-related gene expression was evaluated via Real-time PCR and the protein expression of P21 was determined using western blotting. A synergistic anticancer effect with an optimal combination index of 0.61 was achieved by treating PC-3 cells with betanin and RT. The results pointed out that betanin synergistically triggered RT-mediated apoptosis and cell cycle arrest through modulating gene and protein expression in comparison with each of the monotherapies. CONCLUSION These findings shed light on the synergistic antitumor effect of betanin and RT in prostate cancer, indicating the potential use of betanin as a radiosensitizer agent.
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- Soheila Montazersaheb
- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 5166614731, Iran
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- Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Hacettepe University, Sıhhiye, Ankara, 06100, Turkey
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, Çiğli, İzmir, 35620, Turkey
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- Kidney Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Fenerbahçe University, Ataşehir, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Institute of Radiation Problems, Ministry of Science and Education Republic of Azerbaijan, Baku, AZ1143, Azerbaijan
- Department of Biophysics and Biochemistry, Baku State University, Baku, AZ1148, Azerbaijan
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- Graduated from the faculty of veterinary medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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Sakihama Y, Kato T, Sawatdee S, Yakushi Y, Asano J, Hayashi H, Goto Y, Hashimoto M, Hashidoko Y. Isolation of High-Purity Betanin from Red Beet and Elucidation of Its Antioxidant Activity against Peroxynitrite: An in vitro Study. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15411. [PMID: 37895092 PMCID: PMC10607038 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242015411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) are damaging for many biomolecules. Peroxynitrite (ONOO-) is the most toxic molecular species among RNS. Betalains are known to possess ONOO- scavenging ability. Betanin, a betalain isolated from red beet, possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor activities; however, detailed studies of this isolated pigment have not been conducted, owing to its instability under physiological conditions. This study aimed to isolate highly purified betanin from red beetroots using an improved purification method involving deproteinization and citric acid co-precipitation and evaluated its antioxidant activities. The purified betanin thus obtained had a significantly lower isobetanin content than the commercially available betanin dyes. The antioxidant activity of purified betanin examined in the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl assay, the direct ONOO- reaction, ONOO--dependent DNA damage, and lipid peroxidation reactions revealed that betanin possessed higher antioxidant capacity than general antioxidants such as ascorbic acid and quercetin. Furthermore, betanin showed indirect and direct cytoprotective effects against H2O2 and ONOO- cytotoxicity, respectively, in cultured mouse fibroblasts. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to demonstrate the cytoprotective effects of betanin against ONOO- toxicity. The highly purified betanin obtained in this study will aid in further exploring its physiological functions.
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- Yasuko Sakihama
- Division of Applied Bioscience, Research Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Kita-9 Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo 0608589, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Kita-9 Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo 0608589, Japan
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology, 555 Moo 1 Payupnai, Rayong 21210, Thailand
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- Graduate School of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Kita-9 Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo 0608589, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Kita-9 Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo 0608589, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Kita-9 Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo 0608589, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Kita-9 Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo 0608589, Japan
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- Division of Applied Bioscience, Research Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Kita-9 Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo 0608589, Japan
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- Division of Applied Bioscience, Research Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Kita-9 Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo 0608589, Japan
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Liu J, Velu P, Vijayalakshmi A, Zareian M, Xi H. Betanin inhibits PI3K/AKT/mTOR/S6 signaling pathway, cell growth and death in osteosarcoma MG-63 cells. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2023; 38:2173-2181. [PMID: 37401526 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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It is possible to develop new chemopreventive compounds so that cancer cells can be targeted in an exclusive manner. Bioactive natural compounds have demonstrated to be efficient chemotherapeutic agents, safe and cost-effective. Majority of anti-cancer medications are derived from natural sources, particularly of plant origins. Betanin (betanidin-5-O-β-glucoside) is the most common betacyanin with antioxidant, anti inflammatory and anticancer properties. The present study therefore investigated the effect of betanin onosteosarcoma MG-63 cells. The mechanistic pathway of inflammatory responses, cell proliferation and apoptosis were investigated. The MG-63 cells were treated with betanin for 24 h. Betanin actions on the appearance of cell arrangements, morphological changes, ROS induced Δψm , cell migration, cell adhesion and proliferative mechanistic marker expression of PI3K/AKT/mTOR/S6were analyzed. Betanin inhibited MG-63 cells at IC50 concentrations between 9.08 and 54.49 μM and induced apoptosis by triggering the ROS mechanism. Betanin inhibited proliferation and migration of MG-63 cells and induced DNA fragmentation. Betanin also modified the key mediator expression levels of PI3K/AKT/mTOR/S6 signaling pathways. Betanin can potentially be utilized in bone carcinoma therapeutics to inhibit, reverse or delay osteosarcoma.
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- Jichao Liu
- Department of Hand and Foot Micro Burn Plastic Surgery, 3201 Hospital, Hanzhong, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, India
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- PG and Research Department of Biochemistry, Rabiammal Ahamed Maideen College for Women, Tiruvarur, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopeadic Surgery Area 2, Xi'an NO.3 Hospital, Xi'an, China
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Saber A, Abedimanesh N, Somi MH, Khosroushahi AY, Moradi S. Anticancer properties of red beetroot hydro-alcoholic extract and its main constituent; betanin on colorectal cancer cell lines. BMC Complement Med Ther 2023; 23:246. [PMID: 37464362 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-04077-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common type of cancer worldwide. Red beetroot (Beta vulgaris) contains Betanin as its major betacyanin, possessing wide proapoptotic effects. This study aimed to investigate the anticancer and pro-papoptotic effects of beetroot hydro-alcoholic extract (BHE) and betanin, on colorectal cancer cell lines. BHE and betanin were used to treat Caco-2 and HT-29 colorectal cancer cells. MTT assay, DAPI staining, and FACS-flow cytometry tests were used to determine the half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) and apoptosis-inducing evaluations. Intended genes were assessed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The IC50 for HT-29 and Caco-2 cell lines were 92 μg/mL, 107 μg/mL for BHE, and 64 μg/mL, 90 μg/mL for betanin at 48 h, respectively. BHE and betanin significantly inhibited the growth of both cancer cell lines time and dose-dependently. DAPI staining and flow cytometry results revealed significant apoptosis symptoms in treated cancerous cell lines. The expression level of proapoptotic genes (BAD, Caspase-3, Caspase-8, Caspase-9, and Fas-R) in treated HT-29 and Caco-2 cells was higher than in untreated and normal cells. In contrast, the anti-apoptotic gene (Bcl-2) was significantly downregulated. BHE and betanin effectively inhibited cancer cell proliferation and induced apoptosis via the modification of effective genes.
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- Amir Saber
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, School of Nutritional Sciences and Food Technologies, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Isar Sq., Across From Farabi Hospital, P.O. Box 6719851552, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences, Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, School of Nutritional Sciences and Food Technologies, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Isar Sq., Across From Farabi Hospital, P.O. Box 6719851552, Kermanshah, Iran
- Student Research Committee, School of Nutritional Sciences and Food Technologies, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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ElSayed MH, Atif HM, Eladl MA, Elaidy SM, Helaly AMN, Hisham FA, Farag NE, Osman NMS, Ibrahiem AT, Khella HWZ, Bilasy SE, Albalawi MA, Helal MA, Alzlaiq WA, Zaitone SA. Betanin improves motor function and alleviates experimental Parkinsonism via downregulation of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway: Molecular docking and biological investigations. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 164:114917. [PMID: 37244180 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023] Open
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neuroinflammatory and degenerative disease. In this study, we investigated the neuroprotective action of betanin in the rotenone-induced Parkinson-like mice model. Twenty-eight adult male Swiss albino mice were divided into four groups: Vehicle, Rotenone, Rotenone + Betanin 50 mg/kg, and Rotenone + Betanin 100 mg/kg. Parkinsonism was induced by subcutaneous injection of 9 doses of rotenone (1 mg/kg/48 h) plus betanin at 50 and 100 mg/kg/48 h in rotenone + betanin groups for twenty days. Motor dysfunction was assessed after the end of the therapeutic period using the pole, rotarod, open-field, grid, and cylinder tests. Malondialdehyde, reduced glutathione (GSH), Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), myeloid differentiation primary response-88 (MyD88), nuclear factor kappa- B (NF-κB), neuronal degeneration in the striatum were evaluated. In addition, we assessed the immunohistochemical densities of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) in Str and in substantia nigra compacta (SNpc). Our results showed that rotenone remarkably decreased (results of tests), increased decreased TH density with a significant increase in MDA, TLR4, MyD88, NF-κB, and a decrease in GSH (p < 0.05). Treatment with betanin significantly results of tests), increased TH density. Furthermore, betanin significantly downregulated malondialdehyde and improved GSH. Additionally, the expression of TLR4, MyD88, and NF-κB was significantly alleviated. Betanin's powerful antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties can be related to its neuroprotective potential as well as its ability to delay or prevent neurodegeneration in PD.
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- Mohamed H ElSayed
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Clinical Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Education, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, ON M2H 3J1, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt; College of Dental Medicine, California Northstate University, 9700 Taron Dr., Elk Grove, CA 95757, USA
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- Biomedical Sciences Program, University of Science and Technology, Zewail City of Science and Technology, Giza 12587, Egypt; Medicinal Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt.
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Piasna-Słupecka E, Leszczyńska T, Drozdowska M, Dziadek K, Domagała B, Domagała D, Koronowicz A. Young Shoots of Red Beet and the Root at Full Maturity Inhibit Proliferation and Induce Apoptosis in Breast Cancer Cell Lines. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24086889. [PMID: 37108053 PMCID: PMC10138517 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24086889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Modern medicine is struggling with the problem of fully effective treatment of neoplastic diseases despite deploying innovative chemotherapeutic agents. Therefore, undertaking cancer-prevention measures, such as proper eating habits, should be strongly recommended. The present research aimed to compare the effects of juice from young shoots of beetroot compared to juice from root at full maturity on human breast cancer and normal cells. The juice from young shoots, both in the native and digested form, was most often a significantly stronger inhibitor of the proliferation of both analyzed breast cancer cell lines (MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231), compared to the native and digested juice from red beetroot. Regardless of juice type, a significantly greater reduction was most often shown in the proliferation of estrogen-dependent cells (MCF-7 line) than of estrogen-independent cells (MDA-MB-231 line). All analyzed types of beetroot juice and, in particular, the ones from young shoots and the root subjected to digestion and absorption, exerted an antiproliferative and apoptotic effect (pinpointing the internal apoptosis pathway) on the cells of both cancer lines studied. There is a need to continue the research to comprehensively investigate the factors responsible for both these effects.
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- Ewelina Piasna-Słupecka
- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Food Technology, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka 122, 31-149 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Food Technology, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka 122, 31-149 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Food Technology, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka 122, 31-149 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Food Technology, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka 122, 31-149 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Biotechnology and Horticulture, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Al. 29 Listopada 54, 31-425 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Food Technology, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka 122, 31-149 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Food Technology, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka 122, 31-149 Krakow, Poland
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Thakur M, Modi VK. Biocolorants in food: Sources, extraction, applications and future prospects. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:4674-4713. [PMID: 36503345 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2144997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Color of a food is one of the major factors influencing its acceptance by consumers. At presently synthetic dyes are the most commonly used food colorant in food industry by providing more esthetically appearance and as a means to quality control. However, the growing concern about health and environmental due to associated toxicity with synthetic food colorants has accelerated the global efforts to replace them with safer and healthy food colorants obtained from natural resources (plants, microorganisms, and animals). Further, many of these biocolorants not only provide myriad of colors to the food but also exert biological properties, thus they can be used as nutraceuticals in foods and beverages. In order to understand the importance of nature-derived pigments as food colorants, this review provides a thorough discussion on the natural origin of food colorants. Following this, different extraction methods for isolating biocolorants from plants and microbes were also discussed. Many of these biocolorants not only provide color, but also have many health promoting properties, for this reason their physicochemical and biological properties were also reviewed. Finally, current trends on the use of biocolorants in foods, and the challenges faced by the biocolorants in their effective utilization by food industry and possible solutions to these challenges were discussed.
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- Monika Thakur
- Amity Institute of Food Technology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Amity Institute of Food Technology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Thiruvengadam M, Chung IM, Samynathan R, Chandar SRH, Venkidasamy B, Sarkar T, Rebezov M, Gorelik O, Shariati MA, Simal-Gandara J. A comprehensive review of beetroot ( Beta vulgaris L.) bioactive components in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:708-739. [PMID: 35972148 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2108367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Beetroot is rich in various bioactive phytochemicals, which are beneficial for human health and exert protective effects against several disease conditions like cancer, atherosclerosis, etc. Beetroot has various therapeutic applications, including antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, and analgesic functions. Besides the pharmacological effects, food industries are trying to preserve beetroots or their phytochemicals using various food preservation methods, including drying and freezing, to preserve their antioxidant capacity. Beetroot is a functional food due to valuable active components such as minerals, amino acids, phenolic acid, flavonoid, betaxanthin, and betacyanin. Due to its stability, nontoxic and non-carcinogenic and nonpoisonous capabilities, beetroot has been used as an additive or preservative in food processing. Beetroot and its bioactive compounds are well reported to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, antimicrobial, antiviral, etc. In this review, we provided updated details on (i) food processing, preservation and colorant methods using beetroot and its phytochemicals, (ii) synthesis and development of several nanoparticles using beetroot and its bioactive compounds against various diseases, (iii) the role of beetroot and its phytochemicals under disease conditions with molecular mechanisms. We have also discussed the role of other phytochemicals in beetroot and their health benefits. Recent technologies in food processing are also updated. We also addressed on molecular docking-assisted biological activity and screening for bioactive chemicals. Additionally, the role of betalain from different sources and its therapeutic effects have been listed. To the best of our knowledge, little or no work has been carried out on the impact of beetroot and its nanoformulation strategies for phytocompounds on antimicrobial, antiviral effects, etc. Moreover, epigenetic alterations caused by phytocompounds of beetroot under several diseases were not reported much. Thus, extensive research must be carried out to understand the molecular effects of beetroot in the near future.
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- Muthu Thiruvengadam
- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Sanghuh Life Science, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Food Processing Technology, Malda Polytechnic, West Bengal State Council of Technical Education, Government of West Bengal, Malda, India
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- Department of Scientific Advisers, V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems, Moscow, Russian Federation
- Department of Scientific Research, K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies and management (The First Cossack University), Moscow, Russia Federation
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Ural State Agrarian University, Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation
- Ural Federal Agrarian Research Center of the Ural Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation
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- Department of Scientific Research, K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies and management (The First Cossack University), Moscow, Russia Federation
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- Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical Chemistry and Food Science Department, Faculty of Science, Ourense, Spain
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Bioactive potential of beetroot (Beta vulgaris). Food Res Int 2022; 158:111556. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Sarker U, Lin YP, Oba S, Yoshioka Y, Hoshikawa K. Prospects and potentials of underutilized leafy Amaranths as vegetable use for health-promotion. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2022; 182:104-123. [PMID: 35487123 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2022.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Climate change causes environmental variation worldwide, which is one of the most serious threats to global food security. In addition, more than 2 billion people in the world are reported to suffer from serious malnutrition, referred to as 'hidden hunger.' Dependence on only a few crops could lead to the loss of genetic diversity and high fragility of crop breeding in systems adapting to global scale climate change. The exploitation of underutilized species and genetic resources, referred to as orphan crops, could be a useful approach for resolving the issue of adaptability to environmental alteration, biodiversity preservation, and improvement of nutrient quality and quantity to ensure food security. Moreover, the use of these alternative crops will help to increase the human health benefits and the income of farmers in developing countries. In this review, we highlight the potential of orphan crops, especially amaranths, for use as vegetables and health-promoting nutritional components. This review highlights promising diversified sources of amaranth germplasms, their tolerance to abiotic stresses, and their nutritional, phytochemical, and antioxidant values for vegetable purposes. Betalains (betacyanins and betaxanthins), unique antioxidant components in amaranth vegetables, are also highlighted regarding their chemodiversity across amaranth germplasms and their stability and degradation. In addition, we discuss the physiological functions, antioxidant, antilipidemic, anticancer, and antimicrobial activities, as well as the biosynthesis pathway, molecular, biochemical, genetics, and genomic mechanisms of betalains in detail.
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- Umakanta Sarker
- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, 1706, Bangladesh.
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- World Vegetable Center, P.O. Box 42, Shanhua, Tainan, 74199, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Applied Biological Science, Gifu University, Gifu, 501-1193, Japan
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- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tennodai 1-1-1, Tsukuba, 305-8572, Ibaraki, Japan; Tsukuba-Plant Innovation Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, 305-8572, Japan
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- World Vegetable Center, P.O. Box 42, Shanhua, Tainan, 74199, Taiwan; Tsukuba-Plant Innovation Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, 305-8572, Japan; Biological Resources and Post-harvest Division, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences, Ohwashi 1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8686, Japan.
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Mahdipour E. Beta vulgaris juice contains biologically active exosome-like nanoparticles. Tissue Cell 2022; 76:101800. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2022.101800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Insight into the Progress on Natural Dyes: Sources, Structural Features, Health Effects, Challenges, and Potential. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27103291. [PMID: 35630767 PMCID: PMC9144664 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27103291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Dyes play an important role in food, medicine, textile, and other industries, which make human life more colorful. With the increasing demand for food safety, the development of natural dyes becomes more and more attractive. (2) Methods: The literature was searched using the electronic databases PubMed, Web of Science, and SciFinder and this scoping review was carried out following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). (3) Results: 248 articles were included in this review. This review summarizes the research progress on natural dyes in the last ten years. According to structural features, natural dyes mainly include carotenoids, polyphenols, porphyrins, and alkaloids, and some of the newest dyes are summarized. Some pharmacological activities of carotenoids, anthocyanin, curcumin, and betalains in the last 10 years are summarized, and the biological effects of dyes regarding illumination conditions. The disadvantages of natural dyes, including sources, cost, stability, and poor bioavailability, limit their application. Here, some feasible strategies (potential resources, biotechnology, new extraction and separation strategies, strategies for improving stability) are described, which will contribute to the development and utilization of natural dyes. (4) Conclusion: Natural dyes show health benefits and potential in food additives. However, it is necessary for natural dyes to pass toxicity tests and quality tests and receive many regulatory approvals before their final entry into the market as food colorants or as drugs.
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Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Oncology. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19095071. [PMID: 35564468 PMCID: PMC9104744 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, after cardiovascular diseases. Increasing patients’ awareness and providing easier access to public information result in greater interest in alternative anticancer or unproven supportive therapies. Fear of cancer and limited trust in the treating physician are also important reasons leading patients to seek these methods. Trust and good communication are essential to achieving truthful collaboration between physicians and patients. Given the popularity of CAM, better knowledge about these alternative practices may help oncologists discuss this issue with their patients. This article objectively reviews the most common unconventional therapies used by cancer patients.
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Hussain A, Bourguet-Kondracki ML, Hussain F, Rauf A, Ibrahim M, Khalid M, Hussain H, Hussain J, Ali I, Khalil AA, Alhumaydhi FA, Khan M, Hussain R, Rengasamy KRR. The potential role of dietary plant ingredients against mammary cancer: a comprehensive review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 62:2580-2605. [DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1855413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Amjad Hussain
- Department of Chemistry, University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan
- Laboratoire Molécules de Communication et Adaptation des Micro-organismes, UMR 7245 MNHN-CNRS, Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Laboratoire Molécules de Communication et Adaptation des Micro-organismes, UMR 7245 MNHN-CNRS, Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Swabi, Anbar, Khyber Pukhtanuk (KP), Pakistan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry, Halle (Salle), Germany
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- Department of Biological Sciences & Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department of Chemistry, Karakoram International University, Gilgit, Pakistan
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- University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Faculty of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems Centre, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Mmabatho, South Africa
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Imamura T, Isozumi N, Higashimura Y, Koga H, Segawa T, Desaka N, Takagi H, Matsumoto K, Ohki S, Mori M. Red-Beet Betalain Pigments Inhibit Amyloid-β Aggregation and Toxicity in Amyloid-β Expressing Caenorhabditis elegans. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 77:90-97. [PMID: 35088214 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-022-00951-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Betalain pigments are mainly produced by plants belonging to the order of Caryophyllales. Betalains exhibit strong antioxidant activity and responds to environmental stimuli and stress in plants. Recent reports of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties of betalain pigments have piqued interest in understanding their biological functions. We investigated the effects of betalain pigments (betanin and isobetanin) derived from red-beet on amyloid-β (Aβ) aggregation, which causes Alzheimer's disease. Non-specific inhibition of Aβ aggregation against Aβ40 and Aβ42 by red-beet betalain pigments, in vitro was demonstrated using the thioflavin t fluorescence assay, circular dichroism spectroscopy analysis, transmission electron microscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis. Furthermore, we examined the ability of red-beet betalain pigments to interfere with Aβ toxicity by using the transgenic Caenorhabditis elegans model, which expresses the human Aβ42 protein intracellularly within the body wall muscle. It responds to Aβ-toxicity with paralysis and treatment with 50 μM red-beet betalain pigments significantly delayed the paralysis of C. elegans. These results suggest that betalain pigments reduce Aβ-induced toxicity.
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- Tomohiro Imamura
- Research Institute for Bioresources and Biotechnology, Ishikawa Prefectural University, 308-1 Suematsu, Nonoichi, Ishikawa, 921-8836, Japan.
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- Center for Nano Materials and Technology (CNMT), Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), 1-1 Asahidai, Nomi, Ishikawa, 923-1292, Japan
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- Department of Food Science, Ishikawa Prefectural University, 308-1 Suematsu, Nonoichi, Ishikawa, 921-8836, Japan
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- Department of Bioproduction Science, Ishikawa Prefectural University, 308-1 Suematsu, Nonoichi, Ishikawa, 921-8836, Japan
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- Department of Bioproduction Science, Ishikawa Prefectural University, 308-1 Suematsu, Nonoichi, Ishikawa, 921-8836, Japan
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- Department of Food Science, Ishikawa Prefectural University, 308-1 Suematsu, Nonoichi, Ishikawa, 921-8836, Japan
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- Department of Bioproduction Science, Ishikawa Prefectural University, 308-1 Suematsu, Nonoichi, Ishikawa, 921-8836, Japan
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- Department of Food Science, Ishikawa Prefectural University, 308-1 Suematsu, Nonoichi, Ishikawa, 921-8836, Japan
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- Center for Nano Materials and Technology (CNMT), Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), 1-1 Asahidai, Nomi, Ishikawa, 923-1292, Japan
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- Research Institute for Bioresources and Biotechnology, Ishikawa Prefectural University, 308-1 Suematsu, Nonoichi, Ishikawa, 921-8836, Japan.
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Goyal A, Sharma A, Kaur J, Kumari S, Garg M, Sindhu RK, Rahman MH, Akhtar MF, Tagde P, Najda A, Banach-Albińska B, Masternak K, Alanazi IS, Mohamed HRH, El-kott AF, Shah M, Germoush MO, Al-malky HS, Abukhuwayjah SH, Altyar AE, Bungau SG, Abdel-Daim MM. Bioactive-Based Cosmeceuticals: An Update on Emerging Trends. Molecules 2022; 27:828. [PMID: 35164093 PMCID: PMC8837976 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Cosmetic-containing herbals are a cosmetic that has or is claimed to have medicinal properties, with bioactive ingredients purported to have medical benefits. There are no legal requirements to prove that these products live up to their claims. The name is a combination of "cosmetics" and "pharmaceuticals". "Nutricosmetics" are related dietary supplements or food or beverage products with additives that are marketed as having medical benefits that affect appearance. Cosmetic-containing herbals are topical cosmetic-pharmaceutical hybrids intended to enhance the health and beauty of the skin. Cosmetic-containing herbals improve appearance by delivering essential nutrients to the skin. Several herbal products, such as cosmetic-containing herbals, are available. The present review highlights the use of natural products in cosmetic-containing herbals, as natural products have many curative effects as well as healing effects on skin and hair growth with minimal to no side effects. A brief description is given on such plants, their used parts, active ingredients, and the therapeutic properties associated with them. Mainly, the utilization of phytoconstituents as cosmetic-containing herbals in the care of skin and hair, such as dryness of skin, acne, eczema, inflammation of the skin, aging, hair growth, and dandruff, along with natural ingredients, such as for hair colorant, are explained in detail in the present review.
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- Anju Goyal
- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, India; (A.G.); (A.S.); (J.K.); (S.K.); (M.G.)
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, India; (A.G.); (A.S.); (J.K.); (S.K.); (M.G.)
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, India; (A.G.); (A.S.); (J.K.); (S.K.); (M.G.)
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, India; (A.G.); (A.S.); (J.K.); (S.K.); (M.G.)
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, India; (A.G.); (A.S.); (J.K.); (S.K.); (M.G.)
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, India; (A.G.); (A.S.); (J.K.); (S.K.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Global Medical Science, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Korea
- Department of Pharmacy, Southeast University, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lahore Campus, Riphah International University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan;
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida 201303, India;
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- Department of Vegetable and Herbal Crops, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-280 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Zoology, Animal Ecology and Wildlife Management, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-950 Lublin, Poland;
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- Institute of Plant Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-950 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Hafr Al Batin, Hafr Al Batin 39923, Saudi Arabia;
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt;
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia;
- Zoology Department, College of Science, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt
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- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan 23200, Pakistan;
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakaka 42421, Saudi Arabia;
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- Regional Drug Information Center, Ministry of Health, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410304 Oradea, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia
- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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Zayachkovskaya T, Domblides E, Zayachkovsky V, Kan L, Domblides A, Soldatenko A. Production of Gynogenic Plants of Red Beet ( Beta vulgaris L.) in Unpollinated Ovule Culture In Vitro. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 10:plants10122703. [PMID: 34961173 PMCID: PMC8708172 DOI: 10.3390/plants10122703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The unique and balanced components of the biochemical composition, together with high antioxidant activity, make the red beet necessary a dietary vegetable crop, much contributing to healthy food ration. The application of the technology for producing gynogenic plants in vitro increases the genetic diversity and significantly reduces the period of time required to obtain the appropriate homozygous lines used to create the F1 hybrids that are demanded in the market. For induction of gynogenesis, we used IMB medium developed by us with the addition of 55 g/L sucrose, 3 g/L phytogel, 200 mg/L ampicillin, and 0.4 mg/L thidiazuron (TDZ) and cultured at 28 °C in the dark for 4-6 weeks. Shoot regeneration from embryoids and callus was performed on MS medium with 20 g/L sucrose, 3 g/L phytogel, 1 mg/L 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP), and 0.1 mg/L gibberellic acid (GA3). Immersion of the obtained microshoots with 5-7 well-developed leaves for 10-15 s into concentrated sterile indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) solution (50 mg/L) followed by their cultivation on solid medium ½ IMB with 2% sucrose and 3 g/L phytogel was the most efficient method for root formation. The addition of silver nitrate (22 mg/L) to the nutrient medium provoked an increase in the number of induced ovules up to nine per Petri dish (up to 25% of induced ovules). Gynogenic development was produced in six out of 11 genotypes studied, and the plants that were then acclimatized to ex vitro conditions were obtained in three genotypes (Nezhnost', Dobrynya, b/a 128). The evaluation of ploidy of gynogenic plants that was carried out by flow cytometry and direct counting of chromosomes stained with propion-lacmoide revealed that all obtained gynogenic plants were haploids (2n = x = 9).
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R R, Shafreen M, Kumar N. Inhibition of Proliferation in Ovarian Cancer Cell Line (PA-1) by the Action of Green Compound "Betanin". Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2021; 194:71-83. [PMID: 34762269 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-021-03744-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Ovarian carcinoma has a cure rate of 30% which makes it deadlier than any other disease. There are a number of genetic and epigenetic changes that lead to ovarian carcinoma cell transformation. Chemoprevention of cancer through application of natural compounds is the need of present generation as other methods are rigorous and have many side effects. Betanin, a compound from Beta vulgaris extract is used in present study to check its potential for inhibition of (PA-1) cancer cell proliferation. Determination of IC50 values through MTT assay was carried out, in addition measurement of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), effect of reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, and induction of apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells through betanin was also observed. Results have shown betanin as a potential candidate for inhibition of ovarian cancer cell proliferation and it can be taken up as a serious compound for further studies for its application in cancer cure.
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- Rakshanaa R
- Department of Biotechnology, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology, Vallam, Thanjavur, 613403, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology, Vallam, Thanjavur, 613403, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology, Vallam, Thanjavur, 613403, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Nouairi MEA, Freha M, Bellil A. Study by absorption and emission spectrophotometry of the efficiency of the binary mixture (Ethanol-Water) on the extraction of betanin from red beetroot. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2021; 260:119939. [PMID: 34015743 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2021.119939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this paper, we intend to present a classical method of extraction and analysis of betanin from Algerian red beetroot, and to know the efficiency of the binary mixture (Ethanol-Water) on the extraction. Also, to know the betanin content of the extract obtained using optical spectroscopic methods. This dye is a natural pigment with high antioxidant power and widely used as a natural dye. In addition, the high bioavailability of this pigment reinforces its potential for future therapeutic applications. However, commercially the betanin content beet extracts never exceeds 1,2% and this molecule does not exist marketed in a more purified form, therefore it is necessary to have efficient tools for the enrichment of betanin extracts. The experimental results made in our laboratory, confirm the effectiveness of the binary mixture (Ethanol-Water) on the betanin extraction from Algerian beetroot, the yield obtained of extracted betanin pigment from red beetroot is 0,342 mg/g, when the mixture of solvents (Ethanol-Water) is used with a large quantity of water. As well as, the betanin has an absorption band varying from 480 nm to 540 nm and it has an emission band at 800 nm.
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- Process Engineering and Solution Chemistry Laboratory (LGPS), Mascara, Algeria.
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- Process Engineering and Solution Chemistry Laboratory (LGPS), Mascara, Algeria
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Chen L, Zhu Y, Hu Z, Wu S, Jin C. Beetroot as a functional food with huge health benefits: Antioxidant, antitumor, physical function, and chronic metabolomics activity. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:6406-6420. [PMID: 34760270 PMCID: PMC8565237 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Previously, beetroot is mainly consumed as a food additive. In recent years, the beetroot, especially the betalains (betanin) and nitrates it contains, now has received increasing attention for their effective biological activity. Betalains have been proven to eliminate oxidative and nitrative stress by scavenging DPPH, preventing DNA damage, and reducing LDL. It also has been found to exert antitumor activity by inhibiting cell proliferation, angiogenesis, inducing cell apoptosis, and autophagy. In some chronic diseases, nitrate is the main component for lowing blood lipids, glucose, and pressure, while its role in treating hypertension and hyperglycemia has not been clearly stated. Moreover, the intake of nitrate-rich beetroot could enhance athletic performance and attenuate muscle soreness in certain types of exercise. The objective of this review is to provide sufficient evidence for the clarification of health benefits of beetroot, especially in the aspect of biooxidation, neoplastic diseases, some chronic diseases, and energy supplementation.
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- Liping Chen
- Department of PharmacySchool of MedicineSir Run Run Shaw HospitalZhejiang UniversityHangzhouChina
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- College of Second Clinical MedicalWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
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- Chemical Biology Research CenterCollege of Pharmaceutical SciencesWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhouChina
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- Department of PharmacySchool of MedicineSir Run Run Shaw HospitalZhejiang UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Department of PharmacySchool of MedicineSir Run Run Shaw HospitalZhejiang UniversityHangzhouChina
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Romero SA, Pavan ICB, Morelli AP, Mancini MCS, da Silva LGS, Fagundes I, Silva CHR, Ponte LGS, Rostagno MA, Bezerra RMN, Simabuco FM. Anticancer effects of root and beet leaf extracts (Beta vulgaris L.) in cervical cancer cells (HeLa). Phytother Res 2021; 35:6191-6203. [PMID: 34494317 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Cervical cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer mortality in women worldwide. Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) has bioactive compounds that can inhibit the progression of different types of cancer. To analyze the antiproliferative effects of beet leaf and root extracts, we performed MTT, clonogenic survival, cell cycle analysis, Annexin/PI labeling, and western blotting. Here, we report that 10 and 100 μg/ml of root and leaf extracts decreased cell viability and potentiated rapamycin and cisplatin effects while decreased the number of large colonies, especially at 10 μg/ml (293.6 of control vs. 200.0 of leaf extract, p = .0059; 138.6 of root extract, p = .0002). After 48 hr, 100 μg/ml of both extracts led to increased sub-G1 and G0/G1 populations. In accordance, 100 μg/ml of root extract induced early apoptosis (mean = 0.64 control vs. 1.56 root; p = .048) and decreased cell size (p < .0001). Both extracts decreased phosphorylation and expression of mechanistic Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) signaling, especially by inhibiting ribosomal protein S6 (S6) phosphorylation, increasing cleaved poly(ADP-ribose) polysomerase 1 (PARP1) and Bcl-2-like protein 11 (BIM), and decreasing cyclin D1 expression, which regulates cell cycle progression. Here, we demonstrate that beetroot and leaf extracts could be an efficient strategy against cervical cancer.
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- Stefhani Andrioli Romero
- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Signal Mechanisms, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (FCF), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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Tural K, Ozden O, Bilgi Z, Kubat E, Ermutlu CS, Merhan O, Tasoglu I. The protective effect of betanin and copper on spinal cord ischemia-reperfusion injury. J Spinal Cord Med 2021; 44:704-710. [PMID: 32223592 PMCID: PMC8477937 DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2020.1737788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Context: Both copper and betanin have been implicated as having significant bioactivity against ischemic damage in a variety of experimental and clinical settings. The aim of this study is to investigate whether betanin and copper have any protective effect on spinal cord in an ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) model in rats.Design: Spraque-Dawley rats were used in four groups: Sham group (n = 7), control group (laparotomy and cross-clamping of aorta, n = 7), betanin treatment group (dosage of 100 mg/kg of betanin administered intraperitoneally (i.p.) 60 min before laparotomy, n = 7), copper sulfate treatment group (administered copper sulfate i.p. at a dose of 0.1 mg/kg/day for 7 days before laparotomy, n = 7). Malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH) levels, myeloperoxidase (MPO) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity were measured. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT) dUTP Nick-End Labeling (TUNEL) assay was also performed to evaluate apoptosis.Setting: Kafkas University, Faculty of Medicine, Kars, Turkey.Results: I/R injury was successfully demonstrated with the surgical model. Betanin and copper treatment significantly decreased MDA levels, MPO activity and the number of apoptotic cells in the spinal cord. Betanin and copper treatment significantly increased GSH levels. Copper treatment significantly increased SOD activity, whereas betanin was not as effective. Apoptotic cells were significantly decreased in both treatment groups.Conclusion: I/R injury of the spinal cord can be successfully demonstrated by aortic clamping in this surgical model. Betanin/Copper sulphate has ameliorative effects against operative I/R injury. Low toxicity of those agents makes them ideal targets for clinical research for this purpose.
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- Kevser Tural
- Medical Faculty, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey,Correspondence to: Kevser Tural, Medical Faculty, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kafkas University, Kars, 36100, Turkey; Ph: 0474 2252105.
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- Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Bioengineering, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey
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- Medical Faculty, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medeniyet University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Gulhane Education and Research Hospital, Clinic of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary, Department of Surgery, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary, Department of Biochemistry, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Turkiye Yuksek Ihtisas Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Mancini MCS, Ponte LGS, Silva CHR, Fagundes I, Pavan ICB, Romeiro SA, da Silva LGS, Morelli AP, Rostagno MA, Simabuco FM, Bezerra RMN. Beetroot and leaf extracts present protective effects against prostate cancer cells, inhibiting cell proliferation, migration, and growth signaling pathways. Phytother Res 2021; 35:5241-5258. [PMID: 34132433 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Beet (Beta vulgaris L.) has high nutritional value, containing bioactive compounds such as betalains and flavonoids. Scientific evidence points to the use of these natural compounds in the treatment of several types of cancer, such as prostate cancer, one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in men. Here, we compared beet roots and leaves extracts, and their main compounds, apigenin, and betanin, respectively, in DU-145 and PC-3 prostate cancer cell lines. Both cells presented the proliferation decreased for beetroot and beet leaves extracts. The apigenin treatment also reduced the proliferation of both cell lines. Regarding cell migration, beet leaves extract was able to decrease the scratch area in both cell lines, whereas apigenin affected only PC-3 cells' migration. In colony formation assay, both extracts were effective in reducing the number of colonies formed. Besides, the beet leaves extracts and apigenin presented strong inhibition of growth-related signaling pathways in both cell lines, and the beetroot extract and betanin presented effects only in DU-145 cells. Furthermore, the extracts and isolated compounds were able to reduce the levels of apoptotic and cell cycle proteins. This study reveals that beet extracts have important anti-cancer effects against prostate cancer cells.
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- Mariana Camargo Silva Mancini
- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil.,Laboratory of Signal Mechanisms, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (FCF), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Limeira, Brazil
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Kwankaew N, Okuda H, Aye-Mon A, Ishikawa T, Hori K, Sonthi P, Kozakai Y, Ozaki N. Antihypersensitivity effect of betanin (red beetroot extract) via modulation of microglial activation in a mouse model of neuropathic pain. Eur J Pain 2021; 25:1788-1803. [PMID: 33961320 DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Neuropathic pain (NeP) medications have several side effects that affect NeP patients' quality of life. Betanin, the most common betacyanin pigment, has been shown to have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in vivo; thus, it has potential as a healthcare treatment. In this study, we focused on betanin (red beetroot extract) as a potential therapy for NeP. METHODS Mice model of NeP were made by chronic constriction injury (CCI), and the development of mechanical hypersensitivity was confirmed using the von Frey test. Motor coordination and locomotor activity were assessed using open field tests and rotarod tests, respectively. The expression level of glial markers in the spinal cords was analyzed by immunostaining. The direct effects of betanin on microglial cells were investigated using primary cultured microglial cells. RESULTS In CCI model mice, repeated betanin treatment, both intraperitoneally and orally, attenuated developing mechanical hypersensitivity in a dose-dependent manner without impairing motor coordination. Betanin treatment also attenuated mechanical hypersensitivity that had developed and prevented the onset of mechanical hypersensitivity in CCI mice. Microglial activation in the spinal cord is known to play a key role in the development of NeP; betanin treatment reduced CCI-induced microglial activation in the spinal cord of model mice. Moreover, in primary microglia cultured cells, the activation of microglia by lipopolysaccharide application was suppressed by betanin treatment. CONCLUSION Betanin treatment appears to ameliorate mechanical hypersensitivity related to CCI-induced NeP in mice by inhibiting microglial activation. SIGNIFICANCE This article supports findings of the effect of betanin on NeP and provides a potential therapeutic candidate for NeP. Furthermore, elucidating the underlying mechanism of the effect of betanin on microglial activation could assist the development of new treatments for chronic pain.
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- Nichakarn Kwankaew
- Department of Functional Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Functional Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, University of Medicine (1), Yangon, Myanmar
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- Department of Functional Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Functional Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Functional Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Functional Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Functional Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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Sadowska-Bartosz I, Bartosz G. Biological Properties and Applications of Betalains. Molecules 2021; 26:2520. [PMID: 33925891 PMCID: PMC8123435 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26092520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Betalains are water-soluble pigments present in vacuoles of plants of the order Caryophyllales and in mushrooms of the genera Amanita, Hygrocybe and Hygrophorus. Betalamic acid is a constituent of all betalains. The type of betalamic acid substituent determines the class of betalains. The betacyanins (reddish to violet) contain a cyclo-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (cyclo-DOPA) residue while the betaxanthins (yellow to orange) contain different amino acid or amine residues. The most common betacyanin is betanin (Beetroot Red), present in red beets Beta vulgaris, which is a glucoside of betanidin. The structure of this comprehensive review is as follows: Occurrence of Betalains; Structure of Betalains; Spectroscopic and Fluorescent Properties; Stability; Antioxidant Activity; Bioavailability, Health Benefits; Betalains as Food Colorants; Food Safety of Betalains; Other Applications of Betalains; and Environmental Role and Fate of Betalains.
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- Izabela Sadowska-Bartosz
- Laboratory of Analytical Biochemistry, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, Rzeszow University, 4 Zelwerowicza Street, 35-601 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Bioenergetics, Food Analysis and Microbiology, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, Rzeszow University, 4 Zelwerowicza Street, 35-601 Rzeszów, Poland;
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Tan ML, Hamid SBS. Beetroot as a Potential Functional Food for Cancer Chemoprevention, a Narrative Review. J Cancer Prev 2021; 26:1-17. [PMID: 33842401 PMCID: PMC8020175 DOI: 10.15430/jcp.2021.26.1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Patients with cancer are prone to several debilitating side effects including fatigue, insomnia, depression and cognitive disturbances. Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) as a health promoting functional food may be potentially beneficial in cancer. As a source of polyphenols, flavonoids, dietary nitrates and other useful nutrients, beetroot supplementation may provide a holistic means to prevent cancer and manage undesired effects associated with chemotherapy. The main aim of this narrative review is to discuss beetroot's nutrient composition, current studies on its potential utility in chemoprevention and cancer-related fatigue or treatment-related side effects such as cardiotoxicity. This review aims to provide the current status of knowledge and to identify the related research gaps in this area. The flavonoids and polyphenolic components present in abundance in beetroot support its significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacities. Most in vitro and in vivo studies have shown promising results; however, the molecular mechanisms underlying chemopreventive and chemoprotective effects of beetroot have not been completely elucidated. Although recent clinical trials have shown that beetroot supplementation improves human performance, translational studies on beetroot and its functional benefits in managing fatigue or other symptoms in patients with cancer are still lacking.
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- Mei Lan Tan
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Minden, Malaysia
- Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Tang XY, Yu SJ, Guo XM, Li H, Chen MS, Zhang T, Lei CY, Zhao ZG, Meng HC. Betacyanins functionalized selenium nanoparticles inhibit HepG2 cells growth via mitochondria-mediated pathway. J Funct Foods 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2021.104359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Tang XY, Wang ZM, Meng HC, Lin JW, Guo XM, Zhang T, Chen HL, Lei CY, Yu SJ. Robust W/O/W Emulsion Stabilized by Genipin-Cross-Linked Sugar Beet Pectin-Bovine Serum Albumin Nanoparticles: Co-encapsulation of Betanin and Curcumin. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:1318-1328. [PMID: 33480679 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c05212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Betanin and curcumin hold promise as natural colorants and antioxidants for food purposes due to their anti-hypertensive, anti-inflammation, and anti-tumor effects. However, the thermal stability and bioavailability of betanin and curcumin still need improvement. Here, we fabricated sugar beet pectin-bovine serum albumin nanoparticles (SBNPs) with a mean particle size of 180 ± 5.2 nm through a genipin cross-linking strategy to stabilize a type of Pickering water-in-oil-in-water (W/O/W) emulsion and co-encapsulated betanin and curcumin. First, the W1/O emulsion was homogenized with gelatin (the gelling agent) in the water phase and polyglycerol polyricinoleate (a lipophilic surfactant) in the oil phase. Later, W1/O was homogenized with another water phase containing SBNPs. The microstructure of the emulsion was regulated by the particle concentration (c) and W1/O volume fraction (Φ), especially the gel-like high internal phase emulsions were formed at the Φ up to 70%. In this case, betanin was encapsulated in the internal water phase (encapsulation efficiency = 65.3%), whereas curcumin was in the medium-chain triglyceride (encapsulation efficiency = 84.1%). Meanwhile, the shelf stability of betanin and curcumin was improved. Furthermore, the stability of bioactive compounds was potentiated by an emulsion gel in simulated gastrointestinal digestion, resulting in higher bioaccessibility. The aforementioned results suggest that SBNP-stabilized Pickering W/O/W emulsions could be a potential alternative to co-encapsulate betanin and curcumin with enhancement of shelf stability and bioaccessibility.
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- Xiang-Yi Tang
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, Guangzhou 510610, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
- Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), Guangzhou 510640, China
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety Guangzhou, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
- Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center), Guangzhou 510640, China
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory for Green Processing of Natural Products and Product Safety Guangzhou, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Proboningrat A, Fadholly A, Agus Sudjarwo S, Abdul Rantam F, Budianto Achmad A. The cytotoxic activity of pine needles ethanolic extract of Pinus merkusii on HeLa cell lines. BIO WEB OF CONFERENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1051/bioconf/20213303001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Several efforts have been made to discover new anticancer agents based on natural ingredients. Meanwhile, previous studies have shown that different Pine genus species exhibit cytotoxic activity against various types of cancer cells. This plant is rich in phenolic compounds, especially procyanidins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the in vitro cytotoxicity of Pinus merkusii needles extract on HeLa cancer cell lines. The cytotoxicity assessment was measured using MTT assay and expressed as IC50 value. The results showed that the ethanolic extract poses a dose and time-dependent cytotoxic activity with an IC50 value of 542.5 µg/ml at 48 hours of incubation. Based on this result, Pinus merkusii needles’ ethanolic extract has the potential of a novel candidate for an anticancer agent.
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Fu Y, Shi J, Xie SY, Zhang TY, Soladoye OP, Aluko RE. Red Beetroot Betalains: Perspectives on Extraction, Processing, and Potential Health Benefits. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:11595-11611. [PMID: 33040529 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c04241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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In recent years, red beetroot has received a growing interest due to its abundant source of bioactive compounds, particularly betalains. Red beetroot betalains have great potential as a functional food ingredient employed in the food and medical industry due to their diverse health-promoting effects. Betalains from red beetroot are natural pigments, which mainly include either yellow-orange betaxanthins or red-violet betacyanins. However, betalains are quite sensitive toward heat, pH, light, and oxygen, which leads to the poor stability during processing and storage. Therefore, it is necessary to comprehend the impacts of the processing approaches on betalains. In this review, the effective extraction and processing methods of betalains from red beetroot were emphatically reviewed. Furthermore, a variety of recently reported bioactivities of beetroot betalains were also summarized. The present work can provide a comprehensive review on both conventional and innovative extraction techniques, processing methods, and the stability of betalains.
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- Yu Fu
- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
- China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health, Beijing Technology & Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Food Processing Development Centre, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Government of Alberta, Leduc, Alberta T9E 7C5, Canada
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- Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2, Canada
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Madadi E, Mazloum-Ravasan S, Yu JS, Ha JW, Hamishehkar H, Kim KH. Therapeutic Application of Betalains: A Review. PLANTS 2020; 9:plants9091219. [PMID: 32957510 PMCID: PMC7569795 DOI: 10.3390/plants9091219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Anthocyanins, betalains, riboflavin, carotenoids, chlorophylls and caramel are the basic natural food colorants used in modern food manufacture. Betalains, which are composed of red–violet betacyanin and yellow betaxanthins, are water-soluble pigments that color flowers and fruits. Betalains are pigments primarily produced by plants of the order Caryophyllales. Because of their anti-inflammatory, cognitive impairment, anticancer and anti-hepatitis properties, betalains are useful as pharmaceutical agents and dietary supplements. Betalains also exhibit antimicrobial and antimalarial effects, and as an example, betalain-rich Amaranthus spinosus displays prominent antimalarial activity. Studies also confirmed the antidiabetic effect of betalains, which reduced glycemia by 40% without causing weight loss or liver impairment. These findings show that betalain colorants may be a promising alternative to the synthetic dyes currently used as food additives.
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- Elaheh Madadi
- Biotechnology Research Center and Student’s Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51368, Iran;
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51368, Iran;
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (J.S.Y.); (J.W.H.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (J.S.Y.); (J.W.H.)
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51368, Iran
- Correspondence: (H.H.); (K.H.K.); Tel.: +98-41-3336-3277 (H.H.); +82-31-290-7700 (K.H.K.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (J.S.Y.); (J.W.H.)
- Correspondence: (H.H.); (K.H.K.); Tel.: +98-41-3336-3277 (H.H.); +82-31-290-7700 (K.H.K.)
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Hegazi NM, Radwan RA, Bakry SM, Saad HH. Molecular networking aided metabolomic profiling of beet leaves using three extraction solvents and in relation to its anti-obesity effects. J Adv Res 2020; 24:545-555. [PMID: 32637174 PMCID: PMC7327829 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2020.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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In the present study, the efficiency of three different solvents (H2O, acidified H2O, and 70% Methanol) for metabolites extraction from the leaves of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris var. rubra) was investigated along with their inhibitory activity on pancreatic α-amylase and lipase for obesity management. The metabolic profile of the three extracts was analyzed by ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) coupled with electrospray ionization high-resolution mass spectrometric (ESI-HRMS-MS). Mass spectrometry-based molecular networking was employed to aid in metabolites annotation and for the visual investigation of the known metabolites and their analogues. The study led to the tentative identification of 45 metabolites including amino acids, purine derivatives, phenolic acids, flavonoids, fatty acids, and an alkaloid, articulating 24 compounds as a first time report from beet leaves along with 2 new putatively identified compounds: a flavone feruloyl conjugate (39) and a malonylated acacetin diglycoside (40). The three extracting systems exhibited comparable efficiency for pulling out the secondary metabolites from the beet leaves. The in vitro study supported this finding and demonstrated that the three extracts inhibited the activity of both pancreatic α-amylase and lipase enzymes with no significant difference observed regarding the percentage of the inhibition of the enzymes. Conclusively, the extraction protocol has a minimal effect on the anti-obesity properties of beet leaves.
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- Nesrine M. Hegazi
- Phytochemistry and Plant Systematics Department, Division of Pharmaceutical Industries, National Research Centre, PO Box 12622, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sinai University-Kantara Branch, El Ismailia, 41611, Egypt
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- Phytochemistry and Plant Systematics Department, Division of Pharmaceutical Industries, National Research Centre, PO Box 12622, Cairo, Egypt
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- Phytochemistry and Plant Systematics Department, Division of Pharmaceutical Industries, National Research Centre, PO Box 12622, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Pharmaceutical Institute, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, PO Box 72074, Tübingen, Germany
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de Oliveira SPA, do Nascimento HMA, Sampaio KB, de Souza EL. A review on bioactive compounds of beet ( Beta vulgaris L. subsp. vulgaris) with special emphasis on their beneficial effects on gut microbiota and gastrointestinal health. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2020; 61:2022-2033. [PMID: 32449379 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1768510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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This review discusses the available literature concerning the bioactive compounds of beet (Beta vulgaris L.) and their ability to modulate the gut microbiota and parameters indicative of gastrointestinal health. Data of published literature characterize beet as a source of a variety of bioactive compounds (e.g. diet fiber, pectic-oligosaccharides, betalains and phenolics) with proven beneficial effects on human health. Beet extracts and pectin and pectic-oligosaccharides from beet have shown able to modulate positively gut microbiota composition and activity, with noticeable bifidogenic effects, in addition to stimulate the growth and metabolism of probiotics. Beet betalains and phenolics seem to increase the production of metabolites (e.g. short chain fatty acids) by gut microbiota and probiotics, which are linked with different beneficial effects on host health. The outstanding contents of betalains and phenolics with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties have been linked to the positive effects of beet on gastrointestinal health. Beet should be a healthy choice for use in domestic meal preparations and a source of ingredients to formulate added-value functionalized food products.
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- Laboratory of Food Microbiology, Department of Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food Microbiology, Department of Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil
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Salimi A, Bahiraei T, Ahdeno S, Vatanpour S, Pourahmad J. Evaluation of Cytotoxic Activity of Betanin Against U87MG Human Glioma Cells and Normal Human Lymphocytes and Its Anticancer Potential Through Mitochondrial Pathway. Nutr Cancer 2020; 73:450-459. [PMID: 32420763 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2020.1764068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Recent studies revealed an antioxidant activity and anticancer efficiency of betanin. In this study, we investigated the cytotoxic effects and the possible mechanisms of betanin-induced apoptosis against U87MG human glioma cells and compared the results to those of human normal lymphocytes. MTT assay, caspase-3 activation assays in cells and succinate dehydrogenases (SDH), mitochondrial swelling, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), and cytochrome C release assays in isolated mitochondria were obtained from U87MG human glioma cells and noncancerous human lymphocytes The results illustrated the significant cytotoxic effect of betanin on U87MG human glioma cells, with a concentration value that inhibits 50% of the cell growth of 7 µg/ml after 12 h of treatment. MTT assay demonstrated that the betanin is selectively toxic to U87MG human glioma cells, and betanin induced cell apoptosis via activation of caspase-3 along with modulation of apoptosis-related mitochondria. Meanwhile, betanin selectively increased ROS formation, mitochondria swelling, MMP decrease, and cytochrome c release in cancerous mitochondria but in normal mitochondria. Based on the evidence obtained from this study, it is concluded that the betanin is a promising natural compound to fight U87MG human glioma cells via induction of apoptosis through activation of intrinsic pathways.
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- Ahmad Salimi
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Biology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Ahmadi H, Nayeri Z, Minuchehr Z, Sabouni F, Mohammadi M. Betanin purification from red beetroots and evaluation of its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activity on LPS-activated microglial cells. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0233088. [PMID: 32401824 PMCID: PMC7219731 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0233088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Microglial activation can release free radicals and various pro-inflammatory cytokines, which implicates the progress of a neurodegenerative disease. Therefore suppression of microglial activation can be an appropriate strategy for combating neurodegenerative diseases. Betanin is a red food dye that acts as free radical scavenger and can be a promising candidate for this purpose. In this study, purification of betanin from red beetroots was carried out by normal phase colum chromatography, yielding 500 mg of betanin from 100 g of red beetroot. The purified betanin was evaluated by TLC, UV-visible, HPLC, ESI-MASS, FT-IR spectroscopy. Investigation on the inhibitory effect of betanin on activated microglia was performed using primary microglial culture. The results showed that betanin significantly inhibited lipopolysaccharide induced microglial function including the production of nitric oxide free radicals, reactive oxygen species, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β). Moreover, betanin modulated mitochondrial membrane potential, lysosomal membrane permeabilization and adenosine triphosphate. We further investigated the interaction of betanin with TNF-α, IL-6 and Nitric oxide synthase (iNOS or NOS2) using in silico molecular docking analysis. The docking results demonstrated that betanin have significant negative binding energy against active sites of TNF-α, IL-6 and iNOS.
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- Hosein Ahmadi
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Institute of Medical Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
- Systems Biotechnology Department, Institute of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
- Bioprocess Engineering Department, Institute of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Institute of Medical Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
- Systems Biotechnology Department, Institute of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
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- Systems Biotechnology Department, Institute of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Institute of Medical Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
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- Bioprocess Engineering Department, Institute of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
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Hadipour E, Taleghani A, Tayarani-Najaran N, Tayarani-Najaran Z. Biological effects of red beetroot and betalains: A review. Phytother Res 2020; 34:1847-1867. [PMID: 32171042 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2019] [Revised: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Over the past few years, the use of natural substances as protective or therapeutic agents has gained much attention worldwide. Recent modern studies have shown a variety of health benefits for red beetroot and its active compounds betalains (also betanin) such as antioxidative, anti-inflammation, anticancer, blood pressure and lipid lowering, also antidiabetic and anti-obesity effects. Betanin, the main component of the red beetroot, is a betalain glycosidic pigment, which is used as a food additive. This review summarizes findings in the literature and shows the therapeutic potential of red beetroot and its active compounds (betalains) as promising alternatives for supplemental therapies in multiple diseases.
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- Elham Hadipour
- Medical Toxicology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Gonbad Kavous University, Gonbad Kavus, Iran
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Abd El-Ghffar EA, Hegazi NM, Saad HH, Soliman MM, El-Raey MA, Shehata SM, Barakat A, Yasri A, Sobeh M. HPLC-ESI- MS/MS analysis of beet (Beta vulgaris) leaves and its beneficial properties in type 1 diabetic rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 120:109541. [PMID: 31629949 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2019.109541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Revised: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The phenolic profile of the leaves of Beta vulgaris subspecies vulgaris variety rubra was investigated by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled to electrospray ionization high resolution mass spectrometric (ESI-HRMS-MS) detection. Mass spectrometry-based molecular networking was employed to dereplicate the known compounds. Twelve known compounds, seven of which are previously undescribed as constituents in the B. vulgaris leaves were dereplicated and assigned with various levels of identification confidence. The ameliorative effects of the aqueous methanolic extract of the leaves were assessed against alloxan induced diabetic rats. It was found that the extract significantly decreased (p < 0.001) serum glucose, lipid profile, ALT, AST, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and hepatic MDA levels; and significantly increased (p < 0.001) hepatic TAO and GSH; and down-regulated the expression of hepatic NF-κB versus the untreated diabetic groups, in a dose-dependent manner. In molecular docking, all identified compounds exhibited good glide score against the PPAR-ɣ target, confirming the in vivo observed activities. In conclusion, B. vulgaris has immunomodulatory / antioxidant effects that could be helpful in slowing the progression of diabetic complications.
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- Eman A Abd El-Ghffar
- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Taibah University, Yanbu Branch, PO Box 46526, Saudi Arabia; Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, PO Box 11566, Egypt
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- Phytochemistry and Plant Systematics Department, Division of Pharmaceutical Industries, National Research Centre, Cairo, PO Box 12622, Egypt.
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- Phytochemistry and Plant Systematics Department, Division of Pharmaceutical Industries, National Research Centre, Cairo, PO Box 12622, Egypt; Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Pharmaceutical Institute, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Tübingen, PO Box 72074, Germany
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, PO Box 11566, Egypt; Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Jazan University, KSA PO Box 2097, Saudi Arabia
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- Phytochemistry and Plant Systematics Department, Division of Pharmaceutical Industries, National Research Centre, Cairo, PO Box 12622, Egypt
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, PO Box 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Heliopolis University, Cairo, PO Box11361, Egypt
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- AgroBioSciences Research Division, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Lot 660-Hay MoulayRachid, 43150 Ben-Guerir, Morocco
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- AgroBioSciences Research Division, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Lot 660-Hay MoulayRachid, 43150 Ben-Guerir, Morocco; Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 364, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Betanin-enriched red beet extract attenuated platelet activation and aggregation by suppressing Akt and P38 Mitogen-activated protein kinases phosphorylation. J Funct Foods 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2019.103491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Toth S, Jonecova Z, Maretta M, Curgali K, Kalpakidis T, Pribula M, Kusnier M, Fagova Z, Fedotova J, La Rocca G, Rodrigo L, Caprnda M, Zulli A, Ciccocioppo R, Mechirova E, Kruzliak P. The effect of Betanin parenteral pretreatment on Jejunal and pulmonary tissue histological architecture and inflammatory response after Jejunal ischemia-reperfusion injury. Exp Mol Pathol 2019; 110:104292. [PMID: 31377235 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2019.104292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Revised: 07/10/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Imamura T, Isozumi N, Higashimura Y, Miyazato A, Mizukoshi H, Ohki S, Mori M. Isolation of amaranthin synthetase from Chenopodium quinoa and construction of an amaranthin production system using suspension-cultured tobacco BY-2 cells. PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL 2019; 17:969-981. [PMID: 30451369 PMCID: PMC6587806 DOI: 10.1111/pbi.13032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Revised: 10/18/2018] [Accepted: 11/14/2018] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Betalains are plant pigments primarily produced by plants of the order Caryophyllales. Because betalain possesses anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities, it may be useful as a pharmaceutical agent and dietary supplement. Recent studies have identified the genes involved in the betalain biosynthesis of betanin. Amaranthin and celosianin II are abundant in the quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) hypocotyl, and amaranthin comprises glucuronic acid bound to betanin; therefore, this suggests the existence of a glucuronyltransferase involved in the synthesis of amaranthin in the quinoa hypocotyl. To identify the gene involved in amaranthin biosynthesis, we performed a BLAST analysis and phylogenetic tree analysis based on sequences homologous to flavonoid glycosyltransferase, followed by expression analysis on the quinoa hypocotyl to obtain three candidate proteins. Production of amaranthin in a transient Nicotiana benthamiana expression system was evaluated for these candidates and one was identified as having the ability to produce amaranthin. The gene encoding this protein was quinoa amaranthin synthetase 1 (CqAmaSy1). We also created a transgenic tobacco bright yellow-2 (BY-2) cell line wherein four betalain biosynthesis genes were introduced to facilitate amaranthin production. This transgenic cell line produced 13.67 ± 4.13 μm (mean ± SEM) amaranthin and 26.60 ± 1.53 μm betanin, whereas the production of isoamaranthin and isobetanin could not be detected. Tests confirmed the ability of amaranthin and betanin to slightly suppress cancer cell viability. Furthermore, amaranthin was shown to significantly inhibit HIV-1 protease activity, whereas betanin did not.
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- Tomohiro Imamura
- Research Institute for Bioresources and BiotechnologyIshikawa Prefectural UniversityNonoichiIshikawaJapan
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- Center for Nano Materials and Technology (CNMT)Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)NomiIshikawaJapan
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- Department of Food ScienceIshikawa Prefectural UniversityNonoichiIshikawaJapan
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- Center for Nano Materials and Technology (CNMT)Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)NomiIshikawaJapan
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- Center for Nano Materials and Technology (CNMT)Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)NomiIshikawaJapan
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- Research Institute for Bioresources and BiotechnologyIshikawa Prefectural UniversityNonoichiIshikawaJapan
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Lechner JF, Stoner GD. Red Beetroot and Betalains as Cancer Chemopreventative Agents. Molecules 2019; 24:E1602. [PMID: 31018549 PMCID: PMC6515411 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24081602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Revised: 04/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Carcinogenesis is the process whereby a normal cell is transformed into a neoplastic cell. This action involves several steps starting with initiation and followed by promotion and progression. Driving these stages are oxidative stress and inflammation, which in turn encompasses a myriad of aberrant gene expressions, both within the transforming cell population and the cells within the surrounding lesion. Chemoprevention of cancer with bioreactive foods or their extracted/purified components occurs via normalizing these inappropriate gene activities. Various foods/agents have been shown to affect different gene expressions. In this review, we discuss whereby the chemoprevention activities of the red beetroot itself may disrupt carcinogenesis and the activities of the water-soluble betalains extracted from the plant.
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- John F Lechner
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, USA.
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, USA.
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Izuegbuna O, Otunola G, Bradley G. Chemical composition, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic activities of Opuntia stricta cladodes. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0209682. [PMID: 30695064 PMCID: PMC6350967 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0209682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2018] [Accepted: 12/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background The Opuntia spp. have been used in traditional medicine for many centuries. It is used in the management of diseases that involves oxidative stress, especially diabetes, obesity and cancer. Opuntia stricta (Haw) is one of the relatively unknown species in South Africa where it is regarded more as a weed. Because of this, not much is known about its chemical composition. Aim To determine the chemical composition, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic activities of Opuntia stricta cladodes. Methods The phytochemical composition of acetone, aqueous and ethanol extract of cladodes of Opuntia stricta (Haw), as well as the vitamins A, C and E of its dried weight cladodes and the antioxidant activities, were evaluated using standard in vitro methods. The anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activities were evaluated using cell-based assays. The phytochemical composition and vitamins were determined spectrophotometrically, while the antioxidant activities were determined by DPPH, nitric oxide, hydrogen peroxide scavenging activity and phosphomolybdenum (total) antioxidant activity. Anti-inflammatory activity was determined using RAW 264.7 cells, while cytotoxicity was determined using U937 cells. Results The phytochemical composition showed a significant difference in the various extracts. The total phenolics were higher than other phytochemicals in all the extracts used. All the extracts displayed antioxidant activity, while most of the extracts showed anti-inflammatory activity. Only one extract showed cytotoxicity, and it was mild. Conclusion The results show that the Opuntia stricta is rich in polyphenolic compounds and has good antioxidant activity as well as anti-inflammatory activities.
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- Ogochukwu Izuegbuna
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science & Agriculture, University of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa
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- Medicinal Plants and Economic Development (MPED) Research Centre, Department of Botany, Faculty of Science & Agriculture, University of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science & Agriculture, University of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa
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Xi X, Zong Y, Li S, Cao D, Sun X, Liu B. Transcriptome Analysis Clarified Genes Involved in Betalain Biosynthesis in the Fruit of Red Pitayas ( Hylocereus costaricensis). Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24030445. [PMID: 30691184 PMCID: PMC6384678 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24030445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2018] [Revised: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The red flesh trait gives red pitayas more healthful components and a higher price, while the genetic mechanism behind this trait is unknown. In this manuscript, transcriptome analysis was employed to discover the genetic differences between white and red flesh in pitayas. A total of 27.99 Gb clean data were obtained for four samples. Unigenes, 79,049 in number, were generated with an average length of 1333 bp, and 52,618 Unigenes were annotated. Compared with white flesh, the expression of 10,215 Unigenes was up-regulated, and 4853 Unigenes were down-regulated in red flesh. The metabolic pathways accounted for 64.6% of all differentially expressed Unigenes in KEGG pathways. The group with high betalain content in red flesh and all structural genes, related to betalain biosynthesis, had a higher expression in red flesh than white flesh. The expression of the key gene, tyrosine hydroxylase CYP76AD1, was up-regulated 245.08 times, while 4,5-DOPA dioxygenase DODA was up-regulated 6.46 times. Moreover, the special isomers CYP76AD1α and DODAα were only expressed in red flesh. The competitive anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway had a lower expression in red flesh. Two MYB transcription factors were of the same branch as BvMYB1, regulating betalain biosynthesis in beet, and those transcription factors had expression differences in two kinds of pitayas, which indicated that they should be candidate genes controlling betalain accumulation in red pitayas. This research would benefit from identifying the major gene controlling red flesh trait and breed new cultivars with the red flesh trait. Future research should aim to prove the role of each candidate gene in betalain biosynthesis in red pitayas.
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- Xingyuan Xi
- Qinghai Province Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China.
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- Qinghai Province Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai University, Xining 800010, China.
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- Qinghai Province Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China.
- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China.
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- Qinghai Province Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai University, Xining 800010, China.
- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China.
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- Qinghai Key Laboratory of Genetics and Physiology of Vegetables, Qinghai University, Xining 810008, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- Qinghai Province Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai University, Xining 800010, China.
- Key Laboratory of Adaptation and Evolution of Plateau Biota, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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