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Liu H, Feng X, Zhang R, Yuan S, Tian Y, Luo P, Chen J, Zhou X. Safety of medicinal and edible herbs from fruit sources for human consumption: A systematic review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 333:118429. [PMID: 38851470 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Medicinal and edible herbs from fruit sources have been increasingly used in traditional Chinese medicine dietotherapy. There are no restrictions on who could consume the medicinal and edible fruits or on the dosage of consumption. However, their safety for human consumption has yet to be established. AIM OF THE STUDY This systematic review aimed to assess the safety of human consumption of 30 medicinal and edible fruits. MATERIALS AND METHODS Seven English and Chinese databases were searched up to May 31, 2023, to collect AE reports following human consumption of medicinal and edible fruits. Eligible reports should include details on the occurrence, symptoms, treatments, and outcomes of AEs. AEs that were life-threatening or caused death, permanent or severe disability/functional loss, or congenital abnormality/birth defects were classified as serious AEs (SAEs). The causality between the consumption of fruits and AEs was graded as one of four ranks: "certain", "probable", "possible", or "unlikely". RESULTS Thirty AE reports related to the consumption of medicinal and edible fruits were included, involving 12 species of fruits: Crataegi fructus, Gardeniae fructus, Mori fructus, Hippophae fructus, Cannabis fructus, Siraitiae fructus, Perillae fructus, Rubi fructus, Longan arillus, Anisi stellati fructus, Zanthoxyli pericarpium, and Lycii fructus. No AE reports were found for the remaining 18 species. A total of 97 AEs, featuring predominantly gastrointestinal symptoms, followed by allergic reactions and neuropsychiatric symptoms, were recorded. Thirty SAEs were noted, with Zanthoxyli pericarpium accounting for the most (14 cases), followed by Perillae fructus (7 cases), Anisi stellati fructus (6 cases), and Gardeniae fructus, Rubi fructus, and Mori fructus (1 case each). Mori fructus was associated with one death. All AEs were concordant with a causality to fruit consumption, judged to be "certain" for 37 cases, "probable" for 53 cases, and "possible" for 7 cases. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that among medicinal and edible fruits, 12 species have AE reports with a causality ranging from "possible" to "definite". SAEs were not scarce. Most AEs may be associated with an excessive dose, prolonged consumption, or usage among infants or young children. No AE reports were found for the remaining 18 species.
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- Huilin Liu
- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Evidence-based Medicine Research Center, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Evidence-based Medicine Research Center, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Evidence-based Medicine Research Center, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Evidence-based Medicine Research Center, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
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- Evidence-based Medicine Research Center, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China; Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China.
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Guo X, Xin Q, Wei P, Hua Y, Zhang Y, Su Z, She G, Yuan R. Antioxidant and anti-aging activities of Longan crude and purified polysaccharide (LP-A) in nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 267:131634. [PMID: 38636747 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131634] [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: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Oxidative damage is an important cause of aging. The antioxidant and anti-aging activities of Longan polysaccharides, especially purified Longan polysaccharides, have not been thoroughly investigated. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the antioxidant and anti-aging activities and mechanisms of crude polysaccharides and purified polysaccharides from Longan. A purified acidic Longan polysaccharide LP-A was separated from Longan crude polysaccharide LP. Subsequently, its structural characterization, anti-aging activity and mechanism were studied. The results showed that LP-A was an acidic heteropolysaccharide with an average molecular weight (Mw) of 4.606 × 104 Da which was composed of nine monosaccharides. The scavenging rate of ABTS free radical in vitro reached 99 %. In the nematode life experiment, 0.3 mg/mL LP group and LP-A group could prolong the average lifespan of nematodes by 9.31 % and 25.80 %, respectively. Under oxidative stress stimulation, LP-A group could prolong the survival time of nematodes by 69.57 %. In terms of mechanism, Longan polysaccharide can regulate insulin / insulin-like growth factor (IIS) signaling pathway, increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes, reduce lipid peroxidation, enhance the body's resistance to stress damage, and effectively prolong the lifespan of nematodes. In conclusion, LP-A has better anti-aging activity than crude polysaccharide LP, which has great potential for developing as an anti-aging drug.
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- Xiuhuan Guo
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- Beijing R & D Center of Mudanjiang Youbo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Beijing 101300, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China.
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Zeng S, Wang K, Liu X, Hu Z, Zhao L. Potential of longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) in functional food: A review of molecular mechanism-directing health benefit properties. Food Chem 2024; 437:137812. [PMID: 37897820 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137812] [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: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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Longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) has received widespread attention worldwide as a therapeutic food with nutritional, economic, and medicinal value. Its fruit, seed, pericarp, and flower becoming dietary tools for health maintenance when it comes to targeting chronic diseases or sub-health conditions. In recent years, research focusing on longan and human health has intensified, and the high-value products of the whole fruit, including polyphenols, polysaccharides, angiotensin-I-converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibiting peptides, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and Maillard reaction products etc., may have beneficial effects on human health by preventing the onset of chronic diseases and cancer, maintaining intestinal homeostasis and skin health. Here, we review and summarize the new available evidence on the bioactive role of phytochemicals in longan and explore the relationship between longan bioactive compounds and health benefits, with a focus on the molecular mechanisms of the health effects.
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- Shiai Zeng
- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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Cheng Y, Zhao R, Qiao M, Ma Y, Li T, Li N, Shen Y, Huang X, Song L. The Pea Oligosaccharides Could Stimulate the In Vitro Proliferation of Beneficial Bacteria and Enhance Anti-Inflammatory Effects via the NF-κB Pathway. Foods 2024; 13:626. [PMID: 38397603 PMCID: PMC10887999 DOI: 10.3390/foods13040626] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The oligosaccharides extracted from the seeds of peas, specifically consisting of raffinose, stachyose, and verbascose, fall under the category of raffinose family oligosaccharides (RFOs). The effect of RFOs on intestinal microflora and the anti-inflammatory mechanism were investigated by in vitro fermentation and cell experiments. Firstly, mouse feces were fermented in vitro and different doses of RFOs (0~2%) were added to determine the changes in the representative bacterial community, PH, and short-chain fatty acids in the fermentation solution during the fermentation period. The probiotic index was used to evaluate the probiotic proliferation effect of RFOs and the optimal group was selected for 16S rRNA assay with blank group. Then, the effects of RFOs on the inflammatory response of macrophage RAW264.7 induced by LPS were studied. The activity of cells, the levels of NO, ROS, inflammatory factors, and the expression of NF-κB, p65, and iNOS proteins in related pathways were measured. The results demonstrated that RFOs exerted a stimulatory effect on the proliferation of beneficial bacteria while concurrently inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria. Moreover, RFOs significantly enhanced the diversity of intestinal flora and reduced the ratio of Firmicutes-to-Bacteroides (F/B). Importantly, it was observed that RFOs effectively suppressed NO and ROS levels, as well as inflammatory cytokine release and expression of NF-κB, p65, and iNOS proteins. These findings highlight the potential of RFOs in promoting intestinal health and ameliorating intestinal inflammation.
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- Yongxia Cheng
- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; (Y.C.); (R.Z.); (M.Q.); (Y.M.); (T.L.); (N.L.); (Y.S.); (X.H.)
- Zhengzhou City Key Laboratory for Soybean Refined Processing, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; (Y.C.); (R.Z.); (M.Q.); (Y.M.); (T.L.); (N.L.); (Y.S.); (X.H.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; (Y.C.); (R.Z.); (M.Q.); (Y.M.); (T.L.); (N.L.); (Y.S.); (X.H.)
- Zhengzhou City Key Laboratory for Soybean Refined Processing, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; (Y.C.); (R.Z.); (M.Q.); (Y.M.); (T.L.); (N.L.); (Y.S.); (X.H.)
- Zhengzhou City Key Laboratory for Soybean Refined Processing, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; (Y.C.); (R.Z.); (M.Q.); (Y.M.); (T.L.); (N.L.); (Y.S.); (X.H.)
- Zhengzhou City Key Laboratory for Soybean Refined Processing, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; (Y.C.); (R.Z.); (M.Q.); (Y.M.); (T.L.); (N.L.); (Y.S.); (X.H.)
- Zhengzhou City Key Laboratory for Soybean Refined Processing, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; (Y.C.); (R.Z.); (M.Q.); (Y.M.); (T.L.); (N.L.); (Y.S.); (X.H.)
- Zhengzhou City Key Laboratory for Soybean Refined Processing, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; (Y.C.); (R.Z.); (M.Q.); (Y.M.); (T.L.); (N.L.); (Y.S.); (X.H.)
- Zhengzhou City Key Laboratory for Soybean Refined Processing, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; (Y.C.); (R.Z.); (M.Q.); (Y.M.); (T.L.); (N.L.); (Y.S.); (X.H.)
- Zhengzhou City Key Laboratory for Soybean Refined Processing, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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Liu L, Lan H, Wang Y, Zhao L, Liu X, Hu Z, Wang K. Acetylation at the O-6 position of t-Glc improved immunoactivity of α-1,6-glucan from longan by additionally activating Dectin-1 and CD14 receptors. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 320:121199. [PMID: 37659806 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121199] [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: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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Acetylation is an important approach to improve the bioactivity of polysaccharides; however, the mechanisms have not been fully understood. As a key component of longan for exerting health promoting function, longan polysaccharide was hypothesized may achieve elevated immunoregulatory activity after acetylation. A bioactive longan polysaccharide (LP) composed of (1 → 6)-α-d-glucan (84.1 %) and with an average Mw of 9.68 × 104 kDa was acetylated to different degree of substitutions (DS) in this study. Key structural changes responsible for improvement in immunoregulatory activity were identified, and underlying mechanisms were investigated. Acetylated LP (Ac-LP) with DS 0.37, 0.78 and 0.92 were obtained. Structural characterization identified the substitution of acetyl groups occurs at O-6 positions of t-Glc non-selectively, while the backbone structure was not apparently changed. This resulted in increased expression of cytokines (IL-10, IL-6 and TNF-α) and ROS production in RAW264.7 macrophages, indicating improved immune activity which is positively related to the DS of Ac-LP. This is attribute to additional cellular receptors for Ac-LP (CD14 and Dectin-1) apart from receptors for LP (TLR4 and Ca2+ receptors), as well as the relative higher protein expression of TLR4-MyD88 signaling pathways. These results would provide guidance for the utilization of acetylated polysaccharides with improved immunoactivity.
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- Lin Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, 483 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, 483 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, 483 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510642, China; College of Bioengineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Yibin 64400, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, 483 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, 483 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, 483 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, 483 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, 483 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, 483 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, 483 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, 483 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, 483 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, 483 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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Yu W, Xiong Y, Liu M, Zeng D, Zhao H, Liu J, Lu W. Structural analysis and attenuates hyperuricemic nephropathy of dextran from the Imperata cylindrica Beauv. var. major (Nees) C. E. Hubb. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 317:121064. [PMID: 37364951 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121064] [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: 02/26/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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ICPC-a was from the Imperata cylindrica with a molecular weight of 45 kDa, which was composed of α-D-1,3-Glcp and α-D-1,6-Glcp. The ICPC-a showed thermal stability, maintaining its structural integrity up to 220°C. X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed its amorphous nature, while scanning electron microscopy revealed a layered morphology. ICPC-a significantly ameliorated uric acid stimulation-induced HK-2 cell injury and apoptosis and reduced uric acid levels in mice with hyperuricemic nephropathy. ICPC-a protected against renal injury by inhibiting lipid peroxidation levels, increasing antioxidant damage and defense levels, inhibiting secretion of pro-inflammatory factors, regulating purine metabolism, PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, NF-κB signaling pathway, inflammatory bowel disease, mTOR signaling pathway, and MAPK signaling pathway. These findings indicate that ICPC-a is a promising natural substance with multiple targets, multiple pathways of action, and without toxicity, making it a valuable subject for further research and development.
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- Wenchen Yu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China; The Intelligent Equipment Research Center for the Exploitation of Characteristic Food & Medicine Resources, Chongqing Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401135, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis, Transformation and Separation of Extreme Environmental Nutrients, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China; The Intelligent Equipment Research Center for the Exploitation of Characteristic Food & Medicine Resources, Chongqing Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401135, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis, Transformation and Separation of Extreme Environmental Nutrients, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China; The Intelligent Equipment Research Center for the Exploitation of Characteristic Food & Medicine Resources, Chongqing Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401135, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis, Transformation and Separation of Extreme Environmental Nutrients, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China; The Intelligent Equipment Research Center for the Exploitation of Characteristic Food & Medicine Resources, Chongqing Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401135, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis, Transformation and Separation of Extreme Environmental Nutrients, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China; The Intelligent Equipment Research Center for the Exploitation of Characteristic Food & Medicine Resources, Chongqing Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401135, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis, Transformation and Separation of Extreme Environmental Nutrients, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China; School of Medicine and Health, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- School of Medicine and Health, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- The Intelligent Equipment Research Center for the Exploitation of Characteristic Food & Medicine Resources, Chongqing Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401135, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis, Transformation and Separation of Extreme Environmental Nutrients, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China; School of Medicine and Health, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China.
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Dewi IP, Wahyuni FS, Aldi Y, Ismail NH. In vitro immunomodulatory activity study of Garcinia cowa Roxb. fraction. JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2023; 20:365-371. [PMID: 36750417 DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2022-0419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study is to determine the activity of Garcinia cowa Roxb. n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and butanol fractions as an immunomodulator in vitro and obtain the fraction that has the potential as an immunomodulator. METHODS Raw 264.7 macrophages were used to asses G. cowa Roxb. immunomodulatory activity. The MTT assay was chosen to measure cell viability to evaluate the cytotoxic effect on cells. ELISA method was used to measure the concentration of Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-α) secreted by cells after being treated with G. cowa Roxb. fraction. The neutral red uptake assay determined the effect of Garcinia cowa Roxb. on the phagocytic activity. RESULTS After Raw 264.7 macrophages were given the Hexan fraction (Hex) at concentrations of 12.5 and 25 μg/mL, there was a decrease in the concentration of IL-6, TNF-α, and the phagocytosis index of cells. Administration of the Ethyl Acetate fraction (EtOAc) at concentrations of 12.5 and 25 μg/mL on cells caused a decrease in IL-6 and TNF-α levels but did not affect the phagocytosis index. There was an increase in the level of TNF-α and the phagocytosis index after being given the Butanol fraction (BuOH) with concentrations of 12.5 and 25 μg/mL but there was a slight decrease in the level of IL-6. CONCLUSIONS Both Hex and EtOAc fractions could suppress immune responses through decreasing IL-6, TNF-α, and slightly decreased phagocytic activity. BuOH fraction could stimulate immunomodulatory activities through enhanced TNF-α levels and phagocytic index, but less potent in enhancing IL-6 production. The BuOH fraction could be developed as an immunostimulant.
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- Irene Puspa Dewi
- Postgraduate Pharmacy Study Programme, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia and Prayoga Pharmacy Academy, Padang, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
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- Atta-ur-Rahman Institute for Natural Product Discovery, UiTM Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
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Shi Y, He X, Bai B, Wang H, Liu C, Xue L, Wu J, Wu Y, Zheng C. Structural characterization and antinociceptive activity of polysaccharides from Anoectochilus elatus. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 233:123542. [PMID: 36740119 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Anoectochilus elatus is a new record species from Yunnan province in China discovered by our group in 2018, used in folk as the most popular Anoectochilus species A. roxburghii for medicinal and culinary purposes. The crude polysaccharide of Anoectochilus elatus (AEP) exhibited significant antinociceptive effects against both chemical and thermal nociception in vivo. Bio-guided isolation identified GJXL-1 as the leading analgesic polysaccharide in AEP. Detailed structural analyses rationalized GJXL-1 (molecular weight: 10.3 kDa) as an α-D-1,4-linked glucan unexpectedly branched at O-3, and O-6 position. GJXL-1 dose-dependently suppressed acetic acid-induced writhing in mice and decreased the serum levels of NO, IL-6 and TNF-α, which also repressed the licking times in both the first and second phases in formalin test. Furthermore, only L-nitroarginine partly reversed the analgesic activity of GJXL-1, indicating that GJXL-1's efficacy was partially mediated by NO regulation, possibly through inhibiting IRAK4/TAK1/NF-κB signaling pathway, and modulating gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acids production. In addition, the motor impairment and hypnotic effects of GJXL-1 were excluded. Our study suggests that GJXL-1 can be regarded as a promising and safe drug candidate for diverse pain disorders, and also a promising prebiotic candidate to maintain intestinal homeostasis and promote human gut health.
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- Yi Shi
- Department of Chinese Medicine Authentication, Faculty of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, 325 Guohe Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine Authentication, Faculty of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, 325 Guohe Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine Authentication, Faculty of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, 325 Guohe Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine Authentication, Faculty of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, 325 Guohe Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chinese Medicine Authentication, Faculty of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, 325 Guohe Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Institution of Chemical and Toxicity Assessment, Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai 200336, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1 Qiuyang Road, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1 Qiuyang Road, Fuzhou 350122, China.
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- Department of Chinese Medicine Authentication, Faculty of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, 325 Guohe Road, Shanghai 200433, China.
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Wang S, Chen J, Feng C, Lan H, Xu J, Yang R, Li C, Li W. Effects of simulated digestion on the structural characteristics and dendritic cell activation of longan polysaccharides. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 238:124114. [PMID: 36963540 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124114] [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: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023]
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An active polysaccharide (LP) from longan was purified and characterized. LP consisted of galactose and glucose in a molar ratio of 1.5: 98.5, with a molecular weight of 4.67 × 107 g/mol. The main backbone of LP was T-α-D-Glcp-[(1 → 6)-α-D-Glcp-(1 → 6)-α-D-Glcp]n. After simulated gastrointestinal digestion, the molecular weight distribution, monosaccharide composition, and major glycosidic bonds of LP were not significantly changed. LP and digested LP (DLP) reduced phagocytosis and promoted IL-10 and IL-12 secretion of dendritic cells. In addition, the effects of LP and DLP on activating dendritic cells showed no significant difference. This study helps to illuminate the potential mode of immunomodulatory action of longan polysaccharides in vivo.
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- Shengwei Wang
- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Functional Food of Hainan Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- International School of Public Health and One Health, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Functional Food of Hainan Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Functional Food of Hainan Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Functional Food of Hainan Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Functional Food of Hainan Province, College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China.
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Isolation, Characterization, and Compositional Analysis of Polysaccharides from Pinot Noir Wines: An Exploratory Study. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27238330. [PMID: 36500422 PMCID: PMC9738191 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
Abstract
It has been reported that polysaccharides in wine can interact with tannins and other wine components and modify the sensory properties of the wine. Unfortunately, the contribution of polysaccharides to wine quality is poorly understood, mainly due to their complicated structure and varied composition. In addition, the composition and molecular structure of polysaccharides in different wines can vary greatly. In this study, the polysaccharides were isolated from pinot noir wine, then separated into high-molecular-weight (PNWP-H) and low-molecular-weight (PNWP-L) fractions using membrane-based ultrafiltration. Each polysaccharide fraction was further studied using size exclusion chromatography, UV-Vis, FT-IR, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-high-resolution mass spectrometry, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The results showed that PNWP-L and PNWP-H had different chemical properties and compositions. The FT-IR analysis showed that PNWPs were acidic polysaccharides with α- and β-type glycosidic linkages. PNWP-L and PNWP-H had different α- and β-type glycosidic linkage structures. FT-IR showed stronger antisymmetric and symmetric stretching vibrations of carboxylate anions of uronic acids in PNWP-L, suggesting more uronic acid in PNWP-L. The size exclusion chromatography results showed that over 72% of the PNWP-H fraction had molecular sizes from 25 kDa to 670 kDa. Only a small percentage of smaller molecular polysaccharides was found in the PNWP-H fraction. In comparison, all of the polysaccharides in the PNWP-L fraction were below 25 KDa, with a majority distributed approximately 6 kDa (95.1%). GC-MS sugar composition analysis showed that PNWP-L was mainly composed of galacturonic acid, rhamnose, galactose, and arabinose, while PNWP-H was mainly composed of mannose, arabinose, and galactose. The molecular size distribution and sugar composition analysis suggested that the PNWP-L primarily consisted of rhamnogalacturonans and polysaccharides rich in arabinose and galactose (PRAG). In comparison, PNWP-H were mostly mannoproteins and polysaccharides rich in arabinose and galactose (PRAG). Further research is needed to understand the impacts of these fractions on wine organoleptic properties.
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Hu TG, Zhu WL, Yu YS, Zou B, Xu YJ, Xiao GS, Wu JJ. The variation on structure and immunomodulatory activity of polysaccharide during the longan pulp fermentation. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 222:599-609. [PMID: 36170929 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.09.195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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In the current study, the effects of fermentation manners on the structure and immunomodulatory activity of polysaccharide in longan wine or vinegar were investigated. Compared to longan polysaccharide (CP1), polysaccharide in longan wine (CP2) or vinegar (CP3 and CP4) had smaller molecular weights, and was consisted of more mannose, arabinose, rhamnose, galactose and less glucose. After purification, the major fraction (P1-P4) was obtained from CP1-CP4, respectively. The structures and immunoregulatory activities of P1-P4 were characterized. Fermentation and purification were favorable to increase the immunoregulatory activities of P2-P4, which were contributed to their different structural features. The structure-activity relationship analysis indicated that molecular weight, mannose, rhamnose, glucuronic acid, glucose and arabinose were significantly associated with the cytokines secretion. Compared with other polysaccharides, P3 displayed better immunomodulatory activity due to its lower molecular weight, lower contents of rhamnose and glucose, and higher levels of mannose and arabinose by activating MAPK and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways.
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- Teng-Gen Hu
- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, China; Huagongliya (Foshan) Technology Industry Co., Ltd, China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, China; Huagongliya (Foshan) Technology Industry Co., Ltd, China.
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, China; Huagongliya (Foshan) Technology Industry Co., Ltd, China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, China
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- Sericultural & Agri-Food Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Functional Foods, Ministry of Agriculture/Guangdong Key Laboratory of Agricultural Products Processing, China.
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Yue X, Chen Z, Zhang J, Huang C, Zhao S, Li X, Qu Y, Zhang C. Extraction, purification, structural features and biological activities of longan fruit pulp (Longyan) polysaccharides: A review. Front Nutr 2022; 9:914679. [PMID: 35958258 PMCID: PMC9358249 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.914679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Dimocarpus longan Lour. (also called as longan) is a subtropical and tropical evergreen tree belonging to the Sapindaceae family and is widely distributed in China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The pulp of longan fruit is a time-honored traditional medicinal and edible raw material in China and some Asian countries. With the advancement of food therapy in modern medicine, longan fruit pulp as an edible medicinal material is expected to usher in its rapid development as a functional nutrient. As one of the main constituents of longan fruit pulp, longan fruit pulp polysaccharides (LPs) play an indispensable role in longan fruit pulp-based functional utilization. This review aims to outline the extraction and purification methods, structural characteristics and biological activities (such as immunoregulatory, anti-tumor, prebiotic, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and inhibition of AChE activity) of LPs. Besides, the structure-activity relationship, application prospect and patent application of LPs were analyzed and summarized. Through the systematic summary, this review attempts to provide a theoretical basis for further research of LPs, and promote the industrial development of this class of polysaccharides.
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- Xuan Yue
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Wang D, Wang K, Zhao L, Liu X, Hu Z. Fabrication and application of pickering emulsion stabilized by high pressure homogenization modified longan shell nanofiber. J FOOD ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2022.111264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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