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Bezerra M, Ribeiro M, Cosme F, Nunes FM. Overview of the distinctive characteristics of strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry in berries, berry wines, and berry spirits. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2024; 23:e13354. [PMID: 38682687 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13354] [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: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Red berries have gained popularity as functional and nutritious food due to their health benefits, leading to increased consumer demand and higher production, totaling over 11,000 ktons for strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries combined in 2021. Nutritionally, strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries present high levels of vitamin C (9.7-58.8 mg/100 g dry weight [dw]), folates (6-24 µg/100 g dw), and minerals (96-228 mg/100 g dw). Due to their perishable nature, producers have utilized alcoholic fermentation to extend their shelf life, not only increasing the lifespan of red berries but also attracting consumers through the production of novel beverages. Strawberry, blueberry, and raspberry wines possess low alcohol (5.5-11.1% v/v), high acidity (3.2-17.6 g/L), and interesting bioactive molecules such as phenolic compounds, carotenoids, polysaccharides, and melatonin. Distillation holds tremendous potential for reducing food waste by creating red berry spirits of exceptional quality. Although research on red berry spirits is still in the early stages, future studies should focus on their production and characterization. By incorporating these factors, the production chain would become more sustainable, profitable, and efficient by reducing food waste, capitalizing on consumer acceptance, and leveraging the natural health-promoting characteristics of these products. Therefore, this review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the characteristics of strawberry, blueberry, and red raspberry in berries, wines, and spirits, with a focus on their chemical composition and production methods.
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- Mário Bezerra
- Chemistry Research Centre-Vila Real (CQ-VR), Food and Wine Chemistry Laboratory, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Centre-Vila Real (CQ-VR), Food and Wine Chemistry Laboratory, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
- Genetics and Biotechnology Department, School of Life Sciences and Environment, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Centre-Vila Real (CQ-VR), Food and Wine Chemistry Laboratory, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
- Biology and Environment Department, School of Life Sciences and Environment, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Centre-Vila Real (CQ-VR), Food and Wine Chemistry Laboratory, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
- Chemistry Department, School of Life Sciences and Environment, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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Ouamnina A, Alahyane A, Elateri I, Boutasknit A, Abderrazik M. Relationship between Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Some Moroccan Date Palm Fruit Varieties ( Phoenix dactylifera L.): A Two-Year Study. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1119. [PMID: 38674529 PMCID: PMC11054137 DOI: 10.3390/plants13081119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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In Morocco, the abundance of low-value varieties in the oases may provide an opportunity to capitalize on this richness to create new nutraceutical food products. In this context, the phenolic profile and antioxidant capacity of four Moroccan date varieties were analyzed. Our results indicate that the levels of total polyphenols, total flavonoids and total condensed tannins vary, respectively, from 91.86 to 364.35 mg GAE/100 g of dry weight (DW), 46.59 to 111.80 mg QE/100 g DW and 16.10 to 42.03 mg CE/100 g DW during the 2021 harvest season. Furthermore, during the 2022 harvest season, these contents vary, respectively, from 119.13 to 410.39 mg GAE/100 g DW, 59.30 to 110.85 mg QE/100 g DW and 21.93 to 53.95 mg CE/100 g DW. The results of the HPLC-UV-VIS analysis revealed that, in all four varieties, gallic acid was and remained one of the major compounds in the date extracts. In addition, a high antioxidant activity of date extracts was particularly observed in the three tests, namely ferric reducing power (FRAP), ferrous ion chelating capacity (FIC) and the phosphomolybdate test. This richness in phenolic compounds makes low-value dates a source of active ingredient that can replace the synthetic antioxidants used in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Abdoussadeq Ouamnina
- Laboratory of Agro-Food, Biotechnologies and Valorization of Plant Bioresources (AGROBIOVAL), Departement of Biology, Faculty of Science Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; (A.O.)
- Agrobiotechnology and Bioengineering Center, CNRST-labeled Research Unit (AgroBiotech-URL-CNRST-05 Center), Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Agro-Food, Biotechnologies and Valorization of Plant Bioresources (AGROBIOVAL), Departement of Biology, Faculty of Science Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; (A.O.)
- Agrobiotechnology and Bioengineering Center, CNRST-labeled Research Unit (AgroBiotech-URL-CNRST-05 Center), Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
- Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques of Guelmim (ISPITSG), Guelmin 81000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Agro-Food, Biotechnologies and Valorization of Plant Bioresources (AGROBIOVAL), Departement of Biology, Faculty of Science Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; (A.O.)
- Agrobiotechnology and Bioengineering Center, CNRST-labeled Research Unit (AgroBiotech-URL-CNRST-05 Center), Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Agro-Food, Biotechnologies and Valorization of Plant Bioresources (AGROBIOVAL), Departement of Biology, Faculty of Science Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco; (A.O.)
- Agrobiotechnology and Bioengineering Center, CNRST-labeled Research Unit (AgroBiotech-URL-CNRST-05 Center), Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
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Freha M, El-Amine Nouairi M, Bellil A. Method for quantifying catechin in a strawberry extract by measuring optical absorbance, at high sensitivity, under the effect of wavelength and concentration. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 308:123797. [PMID: 38134658 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123797] [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: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Catechin is considered a powerful antioxidant, and its rapid quantification could help urgently prevent inflammatory and coronary heart diseases. Consequently, the UV-Vis absorption spectrophotometry assay technique could serve this need for rapid detection. For this reason, we have carefully studied the possibility of dosing this antioxidant found in strawberry extract with precision, despite its chemical complexity. In the dosage technique used; sometimes the dilution of the solutions could be the way to resolve a specific quantification problem such as catechin in strawberry extract. This is quite particular, when the optical extinction coefficient of the target substance is very low compared to the extinction coefficients of the other chemical compounds in the complex mixture, because at a certain dilution the absorption spectrum of the molecule could appear, specifically, with its total spectral form or at least at one of these wavelengths. In this article, we will study the possibility of rapidly measuring catechin from strawberry extract by spectrophotometry in UV-VIS, while reformulating the Beer-Lambert law in a new form where the extinction coefficient did not depend not only of the chemical nature of the solute and the solvent but also of the excitation wavelength (ε(λ), Eq. (9)). A catechin-methanol solution is taken as a reference to study the spectral variation due to the various dilutions of the solution and the determination of a limiting concentration where the excitation wavelength becomes constant (203 nm), thus the extinction coefficient of the catechin, denoted ε0, but the measurement sensitivity is suddenly reduced. A semi-empirical relationship is determined by linearization of the absorbance function which depended on the concentration (C) and the excitation wavelength (ε(λ)). A separation process will be exposed to recover the strawberry extract, as well as its spectral analysis. Finally, a procedure for analyzing any strawberry extract will be presented at the end of this scientific article.
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- Mohammed Freha
- Faculty of Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Algeria; Process Engineering and Solution Chemistry Laboratory (LGPCS), Algeria
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- Faculty of Sciences & Technology, Department of Science and Technology, Algeria; Process Engineering and Solution Chemistry Laboratory (LGPCS), Algeria.
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- Faculty of Sciences & Technology, Department of Process Engineering, Algeria; Process Engineering and Solution Chemistry Laboratory (LGPCS), Algeria
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Macedo MCC, Silva VDM, Serafim MSM, da Veiga Correia VT, Pereira DTV, Amante PR, da Silva ASJ, de Oliveira Prata Mendonça H, Augusti R, de Paula ACCFF, Melo JOF, Pires CV, Fante CA. Elaboration and Characterization of Pereskia aculeate Miller Extracts Obtained from Multiple Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Conditions. Metabolites 2023; 13:691. [PMID: 37367849 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13060691] [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: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Pereskia aculeata Miller, is an unconventional food plant native to South America. This study aimed to investigate the influence of different ultrasonic extraction times (10, 20, 30, and 40 min) on the phytochemical profile, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of ethanolic extracts obtained from lyophilized Pereskia aculeate Miller (ora-pro-nobis) leaves, an under-researched plant. Morphological structure and chemical group evaluations were also conducted for the lyophilized P. aculeate leaves. The different extraction times resulted in distinct phenolic content and Antioxidant Activity (ATT) values. Different extraction time conditions resulted in phenolic compound contents ranging from 2.07 to 2.60 mg EAG.g-1 of extract and different ATT values. The ATT evaluated by DPPH was significantly higher (from 61.20 to 70.20 μM of TE.g-1 of extract) in extraction times of 30 and 40 min, respectively. For ABTS, it varied between 6.38 and 10.24 μM of TE.g-1 of extract and 24.34 and 32.12 μM ferrous sulp.g-1 of extract. All of the obtained extracts inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, particularly the treatment employing 20 min of extraction at the highest dilution (1.56 mg.mL-1). Although liquid chromatography analyses showed that chlorogenic acid was the primary compound detected for all extracts, Paper Spray Mass Spectrometry (PS-MS) suggested the extracts contained 53 substances, such as organic, fatty, and phenolic acids, sugars, flavonoids, terpenes, phytosterols, and other components. The PS-MS proved to be a valuable technique to obtain the P. aculeate leaves extract chemical profile. It was observed that the freeze-drying process enhanced the conservation of morphological structures of P. aculeate leaves, as evidenced by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) identified carboxyl functional groups and proteins between the 1000 and 1500 cm-1 bands in the P. aculeate leaves, thus favoring water interaction and contributing to gel formation. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate different times (10, 20, 30 and 40 min) for ultrasound extraction of P. aculeate leaves. The polyphenols improved extraction, and high antioxidant activity demonstrates the potential for applying P. aculeate leaves and their extract as functional ingredients or additives in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Maria Clara Coutinho Macedo
- Departamento de Alimentos, Faculdade de Farmácia, Campus Belo Horizonte, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Exatas e Biológicas, Campus Sete Lagoas, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Sete Lagoas 35702-031, Brazil
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- Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Toxicológicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Campus Belo Horizonte, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil
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- Departamento de Alimentos, Faculdade de Farmácia, Campus Belo Horizonte, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Faculdade de Engenharia de Alimentos, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas 130862-862, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Exatas e Biológicas, Campus Sete Lagoas, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Sete Lagoas 35702-031, Brazil
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- Departamento de Engenharia de Alimentos, Campus Sete Lagoas, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, Sete Lagoas 35702-031, Brazil
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- Departamento de Alimentos, Faculdade de Farmácia, Campus Belo Horizonte, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil
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Amundsen M, Hykkerud AL, Kelanne N, Tuominen S, Schmidt G, Laaksonen O, Yang B, Martinussen I, Jaakola L, Aaby K. Composition of Sugars, Organic Acids, Phenolic Compounds, and Volatile Organic Compounds in Lingonberries ( Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.) at Five Ripening Stages. Foods 2023; 12:foods12112154. [PMID: 37297398 DOI: 10.3390/foods12112154] [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: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Wild lingonberries are a traditional source of food in the Nordic countries and an important contributor to economic activity of non-wood forest products in the region. Lingonberries are a rich source of bioactive compounds and can be a valuable contributor to a healthy diet. However, there are few studies available on how the bioactive compounds in lingonberries develop as they ripen. In this investigation, we examined the content of 27 phenolic compounds, three sugars, four organic acids, and 71 volatile organic compounds at five ripening stages. The study showed that, while the highest content of phenolic compounds was found early in the development, the organoleptic quality of the fruits improved as they ripened. From the first to the last stage of development, anthocyanins went from being nearly absent to 100 mg/100 g fw, and there was an increased content of sugars from 2.7 to 7.2 g/100 g fw, whereas the content of organic acids decreased from 4.9 to 2.7 g/100 g fw, and there were several changes in the profile of volatiles. The contents of flavonols, cinnamic acid derivatives, flavan-3-ols, and the total concentration of phenolic compounds were significantly lower in the fully ripe berries compared to berries in the early green stage. In addition to the changes occurring due to ripening, there was observed variation in the profile of both phenolic compounds and volatiles, depending on the growth location of the berries. The present data are useful for the assessment of harvest time to obtain the desired quality of lingonberries.
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- Mathias Amundsen
- Nofima AS, Osloveien 1, 1340 Ås, Norway
- Department of Arctic and Marine Biology, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, 9037 Tromsø, Norway
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- Food Chemistry and Food Development Unit, Department of Life Technologies, University of Turku, FI-20014 Turku, Finland
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- Food Chemistry and Food Development Unit, Department of Life Technologies, University of Turku, FI-20014 Turku, Finland
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- Food Chemistry and Food Development Unit, Department of Life Technologies, University of Turku, FI-20014 Turku, Finland
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- Food Chemistry and Food Development Unit, Department of Life Technologies, University of Turku, FI-20014 Turku, Finland
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- Department of Arctic and Marine Biology, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, 9037 Tromsø, Norway
- Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO), 1431 Ås, Norway
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Naz R, Saqib F, Awadallah S, Wahid M, Latif MF, Iqbal I, Mubarak MS. Food Polyphenols and Type II Diabetes Mellitus: Pharmacology and Mechanisms. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28103996. [PMID: 37241737 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28103996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Type II diabetes mellitus and its related complications are growing public health problems. Many natural products present in our diet, including polyphenols, can be used in treating and managing type II diabetes mellitus and different diseases, owing to their numerous biological properties. Anthocyanins, flavonols, stilbenes, curcuminoids, hesperidin, hesperetin, naringenin, and phenolic acids are common polyphenols found in blueberries, chokeberries, sea-buckthorn, mulberries, turmeric, citrus fruits, and cereals. These compounds exhibit antidiabetic effects through different pathways. Accordingly, this review presents an overview of the most recent developments in using food polyphenols for managing and treating type II diabetes mellitus, along with various mechanisms. In addition, the present work summarizes the literature about the anti-diabetic effect of food polyphenols and evaluates their potential as complementary or alternative medicines to treat type II diabetes mellitus. Results obtained from this survey show that anthocyanins, flavonols, stilbenes, curcuminoids, and phenolic acids can manage diabetes mellitus by protecting pancreatic β-cells against glucose toxicity, promoting β-cell proliferation, reducing β-cell apoptosis, and inhibiting α-glucosidases or α-amylase. In addition, these phenolic compounds exhibit antioxidant anti-inflammatory activities, modulate carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, optimize oxidative stress, reduce insulin resistance, and stimulate the pancreas to secrete insulin. They also activate insulin signaling and inhibit digestive enzymes, regulate intestinal microbiota, improve adipose tissue metabolism, inhibit glucose absorption, and inhibit the formation of advanced glycation end products. However, insufficient data are available on the effective mechanisms necessary to manage diabetes.
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- Rabia Naz
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60000, Pakistan
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- Department of Medical Lab Sciences, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Zarqa University, Zarqa 13110, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60000, Pakistan
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Martínez-Rivas FJ, Blanco-Portales R, Serratosa MP, Ric-Varas P, Guerrero-Sánchez V, Medina-Puche L, Moyano L, Mercado JA, Alseekh S, Caballero JL, Fernie AR, Muñoz-Blanco J, Molina-Hidalgo FJ. FaMYB123 interacts with FabHLH3 to regulate the late steps of anthocyanin and flavonol biosynthesis during ripening. THE PLANT JOURNAL : FOR CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2023; 114:683-698. [PMID: 36840368 DOI: 10.1111/tpj.16166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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In this work, we identified and functionally characterized the strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) R2R3 MYB transcription factor FaMYB123. As in most genes associated with organoleptic properties of ripe fruit, FaMYB123 expression is ripening-related, receptacle-specific, and antagonistically regulated by ABA and auxin. Knockdown of FaMYB123 expression by RNAi in ripe strawberry fruit receptacles downregulated the expression of enzymes involved in the late steps of anthocyanin/flavonoid biosynthesis. Transgenic fruits showed a parallel decrease in the contents of total anthocyanin and flavonoid, especially malonyl derivatives of pelargonidin and cyanidins. The decrease was concomitant with accumulation of proanthocyanin, propelargonidins, and other condensed tannins associated mainly with green receptacles. Potential coregulation between FaMYB123 and FaMYB10, which may act on different sets of genes for the enzymes involved in anthocyanin production, was explored. FaMYB123 and FabHLH3 were found to interact and to be involved in the transcriptional activation of FaMT1, a gene responsible for the malonylation of anthocyanin components during ripening. Taken together, these results demonstrate that FaMYB123 regulates the late steps of the flavonoid pathway in a specific manner. In this study, a new function for an R2R3 MYB transcription factor, regulating the expression of a gene that encodes a malonyltransferase, has been elucidated.
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- Félix J Martínez-Rivas
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Cordoba, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus de Rabanales, E-14014, Córdoba, Spain
- Max-Planck-Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476, Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Cordoba, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus de Rabanales, E-14014, Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, University of Cordoba, Edificio Marie Curie, Campus de Rabanales, E-14014, Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Plant Biology, Instituto de Hortofruticultura Subtropical y Mediterránea La Mayora, University of Málaga, Campus de Teatinos, E-29071, Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Cordoba, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus de Rabanales, E-14014, Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Cordoba, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus de Rabanales, E-14014, Córdoba, Spain
- Department of Plant Biochemistry, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology (ZMBP), Eberhard Karls University, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, University of Cordoba, Edificio Marie Curie, Campus de Rabanales, E-14014, Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Plant Biology, Instituto de Hortofruticultura Subtropical y Mediterránea La Mayora, University of Málaga, Campus de Teatinos, E-29071, Málaga, Spain
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- Max-Planck-Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476, Potsdam-Golm, Germany
- Center of Plant Systems Biology and Biotechnology, Ruski Blvd. 139, Plovdiv, 4000, Bulgaria
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Cordoba, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus de Rabanales, E-14014, Córdoba, Spain
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- Max-Planck-Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476, Potsdam-Golm, Germany
- Center of Plant Systems Biology and Biotechnology, Ruski Blvd. 139, Plovdiv, 4000, Bulgaria
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Cordoba, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus de Rabanales, E-14014, Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Cordoba, Edificio Severo Ochoa, Campus de Rabanales, E-14014, Córdoba, Spain
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Voß AC, Eilers EJ, Müller C. Fungicides Cuprozin Progress and SWITCH Modulate Primary and Specialized Metabolites of Strawberry Fruits. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:2482-2492. [PMID: 36693634 PMCID: PMC9913448 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c06584] [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] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Numerous pesticides, including fungicides, are applied every year to crop plants. However, such application may affect the plant metabolism and thus crop quality. Strawberry is an economically important crop, but the fruits are highly susceptible, especially to fungal diseases. In the present study, the effects of two fungicides, Cuprozin progress and SWITCH, on the metabolism of two cultivars and the wild strawberry were tested, focusing on primary (amino acids, (in)organic acids, sugars, total phenolics) and specialized metabolites (aroma volatiles), which determine the fruit flavor. The fungicide treatment significantly affected 11 out of 57 metabolites, while 20 of those differed between strawberry types and 27 were affected by the interaction of both factors. Given these modifications in metabolites in response to the treatments, the taste and quality of the strawberries may pronouncedly change when plants are treated with fungicides.
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- Ann-Cathrin Voß
- Department
of Chemical Ecology, Bielefeld University, Universitätsstr. 25, 33615 Bielefeld, Germany
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- Department
of Chemical Ecology, Bielefeld University, Universitätsstr. 25, 33615 Bielefeld, Germany
- CTL
GmbH Bielefeld, Krackser
Straße 12, 33659 Bielefeld, Germany
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- Department
of Chemical Ecology, Bielefeld University, Universitätsstr. 25, 33615 Bielefeld, Germany
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Kim AN, Lee KY, Han CY, Kim HJ, Choi SG. Effect of an oxygen-free atmosphere during heating on anthocyanin, organic acid, and color of strawberry puree. FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102065] [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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Pineda A, Arenas A, Balmaceda J, Zúñiga GE. Extracts of Fruits and Plants Cultivated In Vitro of Aristotelia chilensis (Mol.) Stuntz Show Inhibitory Activity of Aldose Reductase and Pancreatic Alpha-Amylase Enzymes. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:2772. [PMID: 36297800 PMCID: PMC9610771 DOI: 10.3390/plants11202772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Aristotelia chilensis is a plant whose fruit is considered a powerful natural antioxidant. During the last years, some investigations of the fruit have been carried out, finding antioxidant properties in the juice or the phenolic fraction. The antioxidant properties of the plant are useful in the inhibition of enzymes related to diabetes such as pancreatic aldose reductase and alpha-amylase. Because many synthetic drugs used today have limitations and potentially harmful side effects, the use of naturally occurring compounds, such as flavonoids, is clinically attractive. In this study, the characterization of aqueous extracts of fruits and in vitro plants of A. chilensis was carried out based on their content of anthocyanins and total phenols, the antioxidant capacity by the antiradical activity 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrilhydrazil (DPPH), and the profile of anthocyanins and other phenolic compounds by liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Subsequently, the effect of these extracts on the inhibition of bovine aldose reductase and pancreatic alpha-amylase enzymes was determined. According to our results, extracts of fruits and in vitro plants of A. chilensis achieved inhibition of the bovine aldose reductase enzyme of 85.54 ± 1.86% and 75.67 ± 1.21%, respectively. Likewise, the percentage of inhibition of the pancreatic alpha-amylase enzyme for fruit extracts was 29.64 ± 0.63%, while for in vitro plant extracts it was 47.66 ± 0.66%. The antioxidant and enzymatic inhibition activity of the extracts were related to the content of anthocyanins, such as delphinidin and cyanidin glycosides as well as the phenols derived from quercetin, myricetin, and kaempferol. The results obtained allow us to suggest that the in vitro culture of plants of A. chilensis represents a viable biotechnological alternative to obtain phenolic compounds for the inhibition of aldose reductase and pancreatic alpha-amylase enzymes.
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- Adriana Pineda
- Laboratorio de Fisiología y Biotecnología Vegetal, Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Química y Biología, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago 917021, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología y Biotecnología Vegetal, Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Química y Biología, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago 917021, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología y Biotecnología Vegetal, Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Química y Biología, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago 917021, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología y Biotecnología Vegetal, Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Química y Biología, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago 917021, Chile
- Centro para el Desarrollo de la Nanociencia y la Nanotecnología (CEDENNA), Santiago 917021, Chile
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Akram S, Ashfaq T, Saeed Z, Ashraf R, Mushtaq M. Effect of slow-release amylase on extraction of peach peel phenolics and their antioxidant activities. ACTA ALIMENTARIA 2022. [DOI: 10.1556/066.2022.00110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The present manuscript demonstrates the work undertaken to optimise and validate a slow-release amylase-assisted extraction of polyphenols from peach fruit peel. A careful investigation and optimisation revealed that peach peel when hydrolysed with 1.50% (w/w) of SRA containing enzyme formulation at 40 °C and 6.1 pH, for 35 min significantly (P < 0.05) increased the extraction yield, levels of polyphenol contents (242.89 ± 1.56 mg gallic acid equivalents – GAE), and coumaric, chlorogenic, ferulic acids or their conjugate esters in extracts. Moreover, the extracts produced through SRA-assisted extraction exhibited ample level of free radical scavenging capacity (DPPH IC50 2.67 ± 0.03 μg mL−1), Trolox equivalent (TE) antioxidant capacity (450.52 ± 24.58 µmol of TE g−1), inhibition of peroxides in linoleic acid (85.68 ± 0.21%), and ferric reducing power of 3.11 ± 0.20 ppm gallic acid equivalents. The results suggested that the incorporation of SRA containing enzyme formulation may enhance the recovery of peach peel polyphenols while hydrolysing the glycosidic linkages without deteriorating their antioxidant character.
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- S. Akram
- Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, GC University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, GC University, Lahore, Pakistan
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Razem M, Ding Y, Morozova K, Mazzetto F, Scampicchio M. Analysis of Phenolic Compounds in Food by Coulometric Array Detector: A Review. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:7498. [PMID: 36236596 PMCID: PMC9572987 DOI: 10.3390/s22197498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Phenolic compounds are an important group of organic molecules with high radical scavenging, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. The emerging interest in phenolic compounds in food products has led to the development of various analytical techniques for their detection and characterization. Among them, the coulometric array detector is a sensitive, selective, and precise method for the analysis of polyphenols. This review discusses the principle of this method and recent advances in its development, as well as trends in its application for the analysis of phenolic compounds in food products, such as fruits, cereals, beverages, herbs, and spices.
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Yu ZH, Cao M, Wang YX, Yan SY, Qing LT, Wu CM, Li S, Li TY, Chen Q, Zhao J. Urolithin A Attenuates Helicobacter pylori-Induced Damage In Vivo. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:11981-11993. [PMID: 36106620 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c03711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Urolithin A (UA) is a metabolite produced in the gut following the consumption of ellagic acid (EA) rich foods. EA has shown anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. Because EA is poorly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, urolithins are considered to play a major role in bioactivity. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is the most common chronic bacterial infection all over the world. It is potentially hazardous to humans because of its relationship to various gastrointestinal diseases. In this study, we investigated the effect of UA on inflammation by H. pylori. The results indicated that UA attenuated H. pylori-induced inflammation in vitro and in vivo. UA also reduced the secretion of H. pylori virulence factors and tissue injuries in mice. Furthermore, UA decreased the relative abundance of Helicobacteraceae in feces of H. pylori-infected mice. In summary, taking UA effectively inhibited the injury caused by H. pylori.
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- Zhi-Hao Yu
- Key Laboratory of Biological Resource and Ecological Environment of Chinese Education Ministry, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Core Laboratory, School of Medicine, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Resource and Ecological Environment of Chinese Education Ministry, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Resource and Ecological Environment of Chinese Education Ministry, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Resource and Ecological Environment of Chinese Education Ministry, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Resource and Ecological Environment of Chinese Education Ministry, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Resource and Ecological Environment of Chinese Education Ministry, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Resource and Ecological Environment of Chinese Education Ministry, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Irradiation Preservation Technology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Institute of Atomic Energy, Chengdu 610101, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Resource and Ecological Environment of Chinese Education Ministry, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Ezzat MI, Issa MY, Sallam IE, Zaafar D, Khalil HMA, Mousa MR, Sabry D, Gawish AY, Elghandour AH, Mohsen E. Impact of different processing methods on the phenolics and neuroprotective activity of Fragaria ananassa Duch. extracts in a D-galactose and aluminum chloride-induced rat model of aging. Food Funct 2022; 13:7794-7812. [PMID: 35766389 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo00645f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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Age-related diseases, including dementia, are a major health concern affecting daily human life. Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) is the most eaten fruit worldwide due to its exceptional aroma and flavor. However, it's rapid softening and decay limit its shelf-life. Freezing and boiling represent the well-known conservation methods to extend its shelf-life. Therefore, we aimed to discover the phytochemical content differences of fresh and processed strawberries associated with investigating and comparing their neuroprotective effects in a rat model of aging. Female Wistar rats were orally pretreated with fresh, boiled, and frozen F. ananassa methanolic extracts (250 mg kg-1) for 2 weeks, and then these extracts were concomitantly exposed to D-galactose [65 mg kg-1, subcutaneously (S/C)] and AlCl3 (200 mg kg-1, orally) for 6 weeks to develop aging-like symptoms. The results of UPLC/ESI-MS phytochemical profiling revealed 36 secondary metabolites, including phenolics, flavonoids, and their glycoside derivatives. Compared with boiled and frozen extracts, the fresh extract ameliorated the behavioral deficits including anxiety and cognitive dysfunction, upregulated brain HO-1 and Nrf2 levels, and markedly reduced caspase-3 and PPAR-γ levels. Moreover, LDH and miRNA-9, 124 and 132 protein expressions were reduced. The histological architecture of the brain hippocampus was restored and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) immunoexpression was downregulated. In conclusion, the fresh extract has neuroprotective activity that could have a promising role in ameliorating age-related neurodegeneration.
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- Marwa I Ezzat
- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Ainy Street, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Ainy Street, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
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- Pharmacognosy Department, College of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), 6th of October City, 12566, Egypt
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Modern University for Technology and Information, el-Mokattam, Cairo, 11581, Egypt
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- Veterinary Hygiene and Management Department, Faculty of Vet. Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Vet. Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, 12211, Egypt
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- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, 11562, Egypt
- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Badr University, 11829, Egypt
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Modern University for Technology and Information, el-Mokattam, Cairo, 11581, Egypt
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- Communication Department, Military Technical College, Cairo, 11766, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Ainy Street, Cairo, 11562, Egypt.
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Huang T, Qi F, Ji X, Peng Q, Yang J, Wang M, Peng Q. Effect of different irrigation levels on quality parameters of 'Honeycrisp' apples. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:3316-3324. [PMID: 34811758 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11678] [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: 11/01/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Water shortage is the main factor affecting agricultural production in the vast arid and semi-arid areas of northern China. Using proper irrigation methods can optimize the efficiency of water use and improve the quality of agricultural products. This study investigated the effect of different irrigation levels on the quality of 'Honeycrisp' apples grown in the Loess Plateau of northern China. RESULTS Different irrigation levels were applied to the 'Honeycrisp' apple trees via root irrigation using ceramic emitters that provide saturation levels of 75-90% θf (S1, where θf is the field capacity), 60-75% θf (S2), 45-50% θf (S3) and no irrigation treatment (CK). Compared to the apples from the CK group, the water content, transverse diameter, individual fruit weight and titratable acid content of S1 and S2 group apples increased significantly. However, their hardness, soluble solids and total sugar content decreased significantly. The phenolic acid content of apples also changed with the irrigation levels. The chlorogenic acid content of apples increased with increased irrigation volume, while the hyperoside, protocatechuic acid and caffeic acid content decreased. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents of fruits were the highest in S2 group apples. They also had the strongest ABTS and DPPH free radical scavenging capacities. CONCLUSION The volume of irrigation applied through ceramic emitters significantly impacted the quality of 'Honeycrisp' apples grown in loess areas. Considering water conservation and improving fruit quality, the most suitable ceramic root irrigation level was observed to be 60-75% θf (S2). © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Tianhui Huang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Cold Chain Food Quality and Safety Control, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Cold Chain Food Quality and Safety Control, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China
- Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology & Business University (BTBU), Beijing, China
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Ding Y, Morozova K, Imperiale S, Angeli L, Asma U, Ferrentino G, Scampicchio M. HPLC-Triple detector (Coulometric array, diode array and mass spectrometer) for the analysis of antioxidants in officinal plants. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Gecer MK, Orman E, Gundogdu M, Ercisli S, Karunakaran R. Identification of Metabolites Changes and Quality in Strawberry Fruit: Effect of Cultivation in High Tunnel and Open Field. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:1368. [PMID: 35631793 PMCID: PMC9145300 DOI: 10.3390/plants11101368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Strawberry has gained increasing popularity all over the world due to its fruit properties. This popularity is due to the phytochemicals that strawberries have. The aim of this study is to reveal the effect of cultivation in open field and high tunnel on agromorphological and biochemical properties of strawberries. In this study, fruit yield and fruit quality characteristics of some strawberry varieties grown in open field and high tunnel were investigated. The highest fruit yield, fruit weight and titratable acidity were obtained in high tunnel grown Albion cultivar (542.743 g/plant, 14.927 g/fruit and 1.047%, respectively). While there was no statistical difference between cultivars and treatments in terms of soluble solids content and pH, fruit count was higher in Albion and Kabarla cultivars in both treatments compared to other cultivars (p < 0.05). Among the phenolic compounds, gallic acid was determined to be higher (between 9.246−31.680 mg/100 g) than other phenolics. Considering the organic acid content, malic acid was determined as the dominant organic acid in Kabarla cultivar (870.729 mg/100 g). In addition, in terms of vitamin C content, Rubygem cultivar stood out in both applications. Phenolic compound and organic acid contents varied in terms of varieties and applications. As a result, strawberry fruit, which is an important fruit in terms of fruit quality and consumption diversity, has been found to have high phenolic compounds and organic acid content, although it varies in all varieties and applications.
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- Mustafa Kenan Gecer
- Department of Seed Science and Technology, Agricultural Faculty, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, 14030 Bolu, Turkey;
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- Ataturk Horticultural Central Research Institute, 77100 Yalova, Turkey;
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- Department of Horticulture, Agricultural Faculty, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, 14030 Bolu, Turkey;
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- Department of Horticulture, Agricultural Faculty, Ataturk University, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey;
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- Unit of Biochemistry, Centre of Excellence for Biomaterials Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, AIMST University, Semeling, Bedong 08100, Malaysia
- Department of Computational Biology, Institute of Bioinformatics, Saveetha School of Engineering (SSE), SIMATS, Thandalam, Chennai 602105, Tamil Nadu, India
- Centre of Excellence for Biomaterials Science, AIMST University, Semeling, Bedong 08100, Malaysia
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Uddin N, Muhammad N, Nisar M, Aisha, Ali N, Ullah R, Ali EA, Khan AA, Rahman IU, Khan A, Zeb A. Distribution of polyphenolic compounds, antioxidant potential, and free amino acids in Ziziphus fruits extract; a study for determining the influence of wider geography. Food Sci Nutr 2022; 10:1414-1430. [PMID: 35592302 PMCID: PMC9094459 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Ziziphus fruits have attracted much attention within the field of medicine due to their high potential against central nervous system disorders. Abundance of secondary metabolites and their composition is key to the pharmaceutical potential and commercial qualities of plants. The in vitro antioxidant activities of Ziziphus nummularia (Burm. f.) and Ziziphus oxyphylla Edgew fruit extract were analyzed using 2,2‐diphenil‐1‐pycrilhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2′‐azino‐bis (3‐ethylbenzothiazoline)‐6‐sulfonic acid (ABTS) free radical scavenging assay methods. Phenolic profiles were explored using high‐performance liquid chromatography‐diode array detector (HPLC‐DAD). The result revealed high concentration of polyphenols and their antioxidant potential. In Z. nummularia, the total phenolic content (TPC) (80.270 ± 0.422 μg/ml), DPPH (62.03 ± 0.98 μg/ml), ABTS (66.32 ± 0.73 μg/ml), and TFC (90.683 ± 0.274 μg/ml) were recorded. However, in Z. oxyphylla, DPPH and ABTS values were 60.66 ± 0.56 μg/ml and 61.55 ± 0.77 μg/ml, respectively, indicative of the impacts of climate and soil nutrients. The overall screening of phytochemicals revealed that both the Ziziphus species contain diverse bioactive compounds, including spinacetine‐3‐O‐(2 feruloyl glucopyranosyl)‐glucopyranoside, kaempferol‐3‐O‐glucoside‐7‐O‐glucoside, and caffeic acid; p‐hydroxybenzoyl hexose, p‐coumaric acid, salicylic acid, and ellagic acid pentoxide. Additionally, the highest concentrated amino acid noted was of Lue 0.19 g/100 g with 596.00 retention time (RT), followed by Thr>Ale>Isl>Phya>Val in Z. nummularia. Similarly, the highest concentration of Lue amino acid was recorded as 0.18/100 g with 564.52 RT followed by Pr>Thr>Ale>Lue>Isl>Phya>Val in all genotypes of Z. oxyphylla. Reporting of polyphenols rich and stable species along with identification of favorable regions of cultivation for amino acid, polyphenols, and higher antioxidant potential may lead the way for the identification of elite clones of the species as well as may result in new drug discovery.
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- Nisar Uddin
- Department of Botany Hazara University Mansehra Mansehra Pakistan
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- Department of Pomology College of Horticulture Hebei Agricultural University Baoding China
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- Department of Botany University of Malakand Checkdara Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry University of Gujrat Gujrat Pakistan
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- Department of Botany Hazara University Mansehra Mansehra Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacognosy College of Pharmacy King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry College of Pharmacy King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry Hazara University Mansehra Mansehra Pakistan
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- Department of Botany Hazara University Mansehra Mansehra Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Plant Science University of Edinburgh Edinburgh UK.,Department of Microbiology BUITEMS Quetta Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry University of Malakand KP Pakistan
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Drețcanu G, Știrbu I, Leoplold N, Cruceriu D, Danciu C, Stănilă A, Fărcaș A, Borda IM, Iuhas C, Diaconeasa Z. Chemical Structure, Sources and Role of Bioactive Flavonoids in Cancer Prevention: A Review. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:plants11091117. [PMID: 35567117 PMCID: PMC9101215 DOI: 10.3390/plants11091117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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There has been a major shift in the collective mindset around the world in recent decades, both in terms of food and in terms of the treatment of chronic diseases. Increasing numbers of people are choosing to prevent rather than treat, which is why many consumers are choosing plant-based diets, mainly due to their bioactive compounds. A significant case of bioactive compound is flavonoids-a wide subclass of an even wider class of phytochemicals: polyphenols. Flavonoids are a broad topic of study for researchers due to their potential in the prevention and treatment of a broad range of cancers. The aim of this review is to inform/update the reader on the diversity, accessibility and importance of flavonoids as biomolecules that are essential for optimal health, focusing on the potential of these compounds in the prevention of various types of cancer. Along with conventional sources, this review presents some of the possible methods for obtaining significant amounts of flavonoids based on a slightly different approach, genetic manipulation.
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- Georgiana Drețcanu
- Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Calea Mănăştur, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (G.D.); (A.S.); (A.F.); (Z.D.)
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- Faculty of Physics, Babes-Bolyai University, Kogalniceanu 1, 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (I.Ș.); (N.L.)
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- Faculty of Physics, Babes-Bolyai University, Kogalniceanu 1, 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (I.Ș.); (N.L.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Babes-Bolyai University, 5-7 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
- Department of Genetics, Genomics and Experimental Pathology, The Oncology Institute “Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuta”, 34-36 Republicii Street, 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Sq., 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Calea Mănăştur, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (G.D.); (A.S.); (A.F.); (Z.D.)
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- Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Calea Mănăştur, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (G.D.); (A.S.); (A.F.); (Z.D.)
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- Sixth Department of Medical Specialties, Medical Rehabilitation, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-264-596893
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- Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Calea Mănăştur, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (G.D.); (A.S.); (A.F.); (Z.D.)
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Aziz N, Khan MN, Ali A, Khadim A, Muhsinah AB, Uddin J, Musharraf SG. Rapid analysis of flavonoids based on spectral library development in positive ionization mode using LC-HR-ESI-MS/MS. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.103734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Radović J, Suručić R, Niketić M, Kundaković-Vasović T. Alchemilla viridiflora Rothm.: the potent natural inhibitor of angiotensin I-converting enzyme. Mol Cell Biochem 2022; 477:1893-1903. [PMID: 35348979 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-022-04410-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Alchemilla viridiflora Rothm., Rosaceae is a herbaceous plant widespread in central Greece, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Serbia with Kosovo. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis leads to the identification of 20 compounds in methanol extract, mainly ellagitannins and flavonoid glycosides. Given that various plant extracts have traditionally been used to treat hypertension and that some of the analyzed methanol extract constituents have beneficial cardiovascular effects, we hypothesized that some of these effects are achieved by inhibiting angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE). The dose-dependent ACE inhibitory activities of A. viridiflora and miquelianin were observed with an IC50 of 2.51 ± 0.00 µg/mL of A. viridiflora extract compared to the IC50 of 5.4139 ± 0.00 µM for miquelianin. The contribution of the single compounds to the tested activity was further analyzed through the in silico experimental approach. Computational docking results showed that tiliroside, ellagic acid pentose and galloyl-hexahydroxydiphenoyl-glucose exhibited even better binding affinity for the ACE active site than miquelianin, for which ACE activity was confirmed by an in vitro assay.
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- Jelena Radović
- Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Belgrade-Faculty of Pharmacy, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Banja Luka-Faculty of Medicine, Banja Luka, Republic of Srpska
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Mockevičiūtė R, Jurkonienė S, Gavelienė V, Jankovska-Bortkevič E, Šocik B, Armalytė G, Budrys R. Effects Induced by the Agricultural Application of Probiotics on Antioxidant Potential of Strawberries. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11060831. [PMID: 35336715 PMCID: PMC8955509 DOI: 10.3390/plants11060831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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With the recent rapid development of the functional food sector, agriculture is looking for alternatives to improve the quality of food grown by limiting chemical fertilizers. This study evaluated the effects of two commercial plant probiotics, ProbioHumus and NaturGel, on the growth and quality of strawberry fruits. Strawberry plants were sprayed with microbial probiotics twice a year: after harvesting at the beginning of dormancy and at the stage of leaf development. Spray applications of ProbioHumus, NaturGel, and NaturGel + ProbioHumus in the organic farm fields significantly increased the fresh fruit weight up to 42%, 35%, and 37%, respectively, compared to the non-treated control. An increase in the weight of fresh strawberry fruits may be associated with an increase in dry matter accumulation. The probiotics had a positive effect on the total content of phenols, anthocyanins, and especially ascorbic acid in strawberry fruits. The increase in ascorbic acid in strawberry fruits was up to 97% compared to the non-treated control. The fruits from plants inoculated with probiotics showed significantly higher antioxidant activity. In summary, ProbioHumus and NaturGel are effective tools for improving the quality of strawberries and can be exploited in sustainable agriculture as a tool for adding value to functional food.
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- Rima Mockevičiūtė
- Nature Research Centre, Institute of Botany, Laboratory of Plant Physiology, Akademijos Street 2, LT-08412 Vilnius, Lithuania; (S.J.); (V.G.); (E.J.-B.); (B.Š.); (G.A.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +37-05-272-9047
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- Nature Research Centre, Institute of Botany, Laboratory of Plant Physiology, Akademijos Street 2, LT-08412 Vilnius, Lithuania; (S.J.); (V.G.); (E.J.-B.); (B.Š.); (G.A.)
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- Nature Research Centre, Institute of Botany, Laboratory of Plant Physiology, Akademijos Street 2, LT-08412 Vilnius, Lithuania; (S.J.); (V.G.); (E.J.-B.); (B.Š.); (G.A.)
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- Nature Research Centre, Institute of Botany, Laboratory of Plant Physiology, Akademijos Street 2, LT-08412 Vilnius, Lithuania; (S.J.); (V.G.); (E.J.-B.); (B.Š.); (G.A.)
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- Nature Research Centre, Institute of Botany, Laboratory of Plant Physiology, Akademijos Street 2, LT-08412 Vilnius, Lithuania; (S.J.); (V.G.); (E.J.-B.); (B.Š.); (G.A.)
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- Nature Research Centre, Institute of Botany, Laboratory of Plant Physiology, Akademijos Street 2, LT-08412 Vilnius, Lithuania; (S.J.); (V.G.); (E.J.-B.); (B.Š.); (G.A.)
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- Baltic Probiotics, Bakery, Rucavas Parish, LV-3477 South Kurzeme Region, Latvia;
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Nasar MQ, Zohra T, Khalil AT, Ovais M, Ullah I, Ayaz M, Zahoor M, Shinwari ZK. Extraction optimization, Total Phenolic-Flavonoids content, HPLC-DAD finger printing, antimicrobial, antioxidant and cytotoxic potentials of Chinese folklore Ephedra intermedia Schrenk & C. A. Mey. BRAZ J PHARM SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/s2175-97902022e20989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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- Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan; Lady Reading Hospital (MTI), Pakistan; Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Pakistan
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Profiles of Volatile and Phenolic Compounds as Markers of Ripening Stage in Candonga Strawberries. Foods 2021; 10:foods10123102. [PMID: 34945655 PMCID: PMC8701158 DOI: 10.3390/foods10123102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Volatile compounds, quality traits (total phenols and antioxidant capacity) and High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)-isolated polyphenols of strawberries, variety Sabrosa, commercially referred to as “Candonga”, harvested at three different times (H1, H2 and H3) and at two different ripening stages, namely half-red (Half-red-H1, Half-red-H2 and Half-red-H3) and red (Red-H1, Red-H2 and Red-H3) were evaluated. Dominant anthocyanins, namely cyanidin-3-O-glucoside, pelargonidin-3-O-glucoside and pelargonidin-3-O-rutinoside, as well as p-coumaryl hexoside increased during harvesting, differently from flavonoids, such as quercetin-3-O-glucoside, kaempferol-3-O-glucoronide and quercetin 3-O-glucoronide, that declined. Samples clustered in different quadrants of the principal component analysis (PCA) performed on volatiles, quality traits and phenolic compounds, highlighting that only the red samples were directly correlated to volatile components, as volatiles clearly increased both in number and amount during ripening. In particular, volatiles with a positive impact on the consumers’ acceptance, including butyl butyrate, ethyl hexanoate, hexyl acetate, nonanal, terpenes and lactones, were positively associated with the Red-H1 and Red-H2 strawberries, while volatiles with negative coefficients related to consumer liking, including isopropyl butyrate, isoamyl butyrate and mesifurane directly correlated with the Red-H3 samples. Accordingly, strawberries harvested at Red-H1 and Red-H2 ripening stages could be preferred by the consumers compared to the Red-H3 fruit. Altogether, these results could help to individuate quality traits as putative markers of the ripening stage, and optimize the process of post-harvesting ripening to preserve or improve the desirable aromatic characteristics of strawberries.
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Delineating a potent antiviral activity of Cuphea ignea extract loaded nano-formulation against SARS-CoV-2: In silico and in vitro studies. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021; 66:102845. [PMID: 34539819 PMCID: PMC8440321 DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Revised: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The outbreak of coronavirus disease-2019, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a worldwide emerging crisis. Polyphenols are a class of herbal metabolites with a broad-spectrum antiviral activity. However, most polyphenols encounter limited efficacy due to their poor solubility and degradation in neutral and basic environments. Thus, the effectiveness of their pharmaceutical application is critically dependent on the delivery systems to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks. Herein, Polyphenols-rich Cuphea ignea extract was prepared and its constituents were identified and quantified. Molecular docking was conducted for 15 compounds in the extract against SARS-CoV-2 main protease, among which rutin, myricetin-3-O-rhamnoside and rosmarinic acid depicted the most promising antiviral activity. Further, a self-nanoemulsifying formulation, composed of 10% oleic acid, 40% tween 20 and propylene glycol 50%, was prepared to improve the solubility of the extract components and enable its concurrent delivery permitting combined potency. Upon dilution with aqueous phases, the formulation rapidly Formsnanoemulsion of good stability and excellent dissolution profile in acidic pH when compared to the crude extract. It inhibited SARS-CoV-2 completely in vitro at a concentration as low as 5.87 μg/mL presenting a promising antiviral remedy for SARS-CoV-2, which may be attributed to the possible synergism between the extract components.
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Enomoto H. Unique distribution of ellagitannins in ripe strawberry fruit revealed by mass spectrometry imaging. Curr Res Food Sci 2021; 4:821-828. [PMID: 34841268 PMCID: PMC8606305 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2021.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Ellagitannins (ETs) are hydrolysable tannins composed of a polyol core, primarily glucose, which is esterified with hexahydroxydiphenic acid (HHDP), and in some cases, gallic acid. ETs are the major phenolic compounds found in strawberries and may contribute to the health-related properties of strawberries, because of their strong antioxidative activity. However, their distribution in the strawberry fruit remains unclear. In this study, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI–MSI) was used to visualize ETs in ripe strawberry fruits. Five peaks, corresponding to the m/z values of ET [M−H]− ions detected in the MALDI–MS spectrum of strawberry extracts, were identified as strictinin, pedunculagin, casuarictin, davuriicin M1, and an unknown ET using MALDI–tandem MS (MS/MS). In addition, liquid chromatography–electrospray ionization–MS/MS of the extracts revealed the presence of pedunculagin isomers and the unknown ET. Ion images of these five ETs were reconstructed using MALDI–MSI. Strictinin was widely distributed in and around the achene seed coats, while the other ETs were dispersed in and around the seed coats, and at the bottom of the receptacle; pedunculagin was distributed in the epidermis and pith, whereas casuarictin, the unknown ET, and davuriicin M1 were distributed in the pith. Moreover, MALDI–MSI of a casuarictin standard indicated that in-source fragmentation weakly affected the ion images. The results suggest that the distribution of ETs depends on the presence or absence of their constituents, namely galloyl units, HHDP, and bis-HHDP. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first report on the visualization of ETs in plant tissues using MSI, MALDI–MSI may be a useful tool for analyzing the distribution of ETs in the strawberry fruit. The ellagitannins (ETs) in strawberry fruits were identified. MALDI-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS were used. The ETs identified in the fruits were visualized using MALDI-MSI. The ETs showed unique distributions in the seeds and the lower receptacle. The distribution of ETs depends on their constituents: galloyl units and HHDP.
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Key Words
- CMC, carboxymethylcellulose
- DAN, 1,5-diaminonaphthalene
- Distribution
- ET, ellagitannin
- Ellagitannin
- HHDP, hexahydroxydiphenic acid
- ITO, indium–tin oxide
- LC, liquid chromatography
- Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry
- MALDI, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization
- MSI, mass spectrometry imaging
- Mass spectrometry imaging
- Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization
- RT, retention time
- Strawberry
- TOF, time-of-flight
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- Hirofumi Enomoto
- Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Teikyo University, Utsunomiya, 320-8551, Japan
- Division of Integrated Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Teikyo University, Utsunomiya, 320-8551, Japan
- Advanced Instrumental Analysis Center, Teikyo University, Utsunomiya, 320-8551, Japan
- Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Teikyo University, Utsunomiya, 320-8551, Japan.
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Zhao WH, Zhang YD, Shi YP. Visualizing the spatial distribution of endogenous molecules in wolfberry fruit at different development stages by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging. Talanta 2021; 234:122687. [PMID: 34364486 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.122687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Wolfberry fruit has been attracting attention for centuries in Asian countries as a traditional herbal medicine and valuable nourishing tonic. Revealing the spatial distribution changes of important endogenous molecules during plant development is of great significance for investigating the physiological roles, nutritional and potential functional values of phytochemicals in wolfberry fruit. However, their spatial distribution information during fruit development has not been extensively explored due to the lack of efficient analytical techniques. In this work, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) was performed to visualize the spatial distribution of the endogenous molecules during fruit development. From the mass spectrum imaging, the choline, betaine and citric acid were distributed evenly throughout the entire fruit at all development stages. The hexose was distributed in the endocarp and flesh tissue, while sucrose was located in the seeds. Additionally, several phenolic acids and flavonoids were accumulated in the exocarp during fruit development, which indicated that they seemingly played protective roles in wolfberry fruit growth progress against abiotic and biotic stress. From the collected data, we found that the signal intensities of citric acid were decreased, while choline, betaine, hexose and sucrose were increased with fruit development. These results indicate that MALDI-MSI may become a favorable tool for studying of the spatial distribution and effective use of endogenous molecules, which provide a simple and intuitive way for authenticity identification, classification of drug food homologous foods and further understanding the physiological roles of endogenous molecules.
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- Wei-Hua Zhao
- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources, Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou, 730000, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources, Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources, Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou, 730000, PR China.
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Grellet-Bournonville CF, Di Peto PDLÁ, Cerviño Dowling AM, Castagnaro AP, Schmeda-Hirschmann G, Díaz Ricci JC, Mamaní AI, Filippone MP. Seasonal Variation of Plant Defense Inductor Ellagitannins in Strawberry Leaves under Field Conditions for Phytosanitary Technological Applications. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:12424-12432. [PMID: 34649430 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c03810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Many natural compounds can activate the plant immunity, and for this reason, they have attracted special interest in crop disease management. Previously, we isolated from strawberry leaves an ellagitannin (HeT), which elicits plant defense responses. In this research, we investigated bioactive compounds from field-collected strawberry leaves capable of inducing defense responses in Arabidopsis thaliana against a bacterial pathogen. Methanolic extracts of strawberry leaves sampled at different months were obtained and compared. The highest content of total soluble phenolic compounds was found in the methanolic extracts of leaves sampled in December (DME). The defense response induced in A. thaliana by DME was attributed to two ellagitannins, the HeT and galloyl-HHDP-glucose. Both compounds exhibited phytoprotective effects against Pseudomonas viridiflava and induced the expression of PDF1.2 and PR1 genes. These results provide an economic value to strawberry leaves, normally discarded at the end of the harvest stage of the crop, as a raw material for plant health enhancer bioinputs.
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- Carlos F Grellet-Bournonville
- Instituto de Tecnología Agroindustrial del Noroeste Argentino (ITANOA), Estación Experimental Agroindustrial Obispo Colombres (EEAOC)-Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Las Talitas, Tucumán T4101, Argentina
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- Instituto de Tecnología Agroindustrial del Noroeste Argentino (ITANOA), Estación Experimental Agroindustrial Obispo Colombres (EEAOC)-Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Las Talitas, Tucumán T4101, Argentina
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- Instituto de Tecnología Agroindustrial del Noroeste Argentino (ITANOA), Estación Experimental Agroindustrial Obispo Colombres (EEAOC)-Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Las Talitas, Tucumán T4101, Argentina
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- Instituto de Tecnología Agroindustrial del Noroeste Argentino (ITANOA), Estación Experimental Agroindustrial Obispo Colombres (EEAOC)-Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Las Talitas, Tucumán T4101, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Química de Productos Naturales, Instituto de Química de Recursos Naturales, Universidad de Talca, Talca 3460000, Chile
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- Instituto Superior de Investigaciones Biológicas (INSIBIO, CONICET-UNT) and Instituto de Química Biológica "Dr. Bernabé Bloj", Facultad de Bioquímica, Química y Farmacia, UNT, San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán T4000, Argentina
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- Facultad de Agronomía y Zootecnia (FAZ), Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (UNT), San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán T4000, Argentina
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- Instituto de Tecnología Agroindustrial del Noroeste Argentino (ITANOA), Estación Experimental Agroindustrial Obispo Colombres (EEAOC)-Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Las Talitas, Tucumán T4101, Argentina
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Ezzat SM, Abdallah HMI, Yassen NN, Radwan RA, Mostafa ES, Salama MM, Salem MA. Phenolics from Physalis peruviana fruits ameliorate streptozotocin-induced diabetes and diabetic nephropathy in rats via induction of autophagy and apoptosis regression. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 142:111948. [PMID: 34385108 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Revised: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The objective of our study was to evaluate the effect of Physalis peruviana L. fruits in the management of diabetes and diabetic nephropathy in relation to its metabolic profile. In-vitro α-amylase, β-glucosidase, and lipase inhibition activities were assessed for the ethanolic extract (EtOH) and its subfractions. Ethyl acetate (EtOAc) fraction showed the highest α-amylase, β-glucosidase, and lipase inhibition effect. In vivo antihyperglycemic testing of EtOAc in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats showed that it decreased the blood glucose level, prevented the reduction in body weight, improved serum indicators of kidney injury (urea, uric acid, creatinine), and function (albumin and total protein). EtOAc increased autophagic parameters (LC3B, AMPK) and depressed mTOR contents. Histopathology revealed that EtOAc ameliorated the pathological features and decreased the glycogen content induced by STZ. The immunohistochemical analysis showed that EtOAc reduced P53 expression as compared to the STZ-diabetic group. UPLC-ESI-MS/MS metabolite profiling of EtOAc allowed the identification of several phenolic compounds. Among the isolated compounds, gallic acid, its methylated dimer and the glycosides of quercetin had promising α-amylase and β-glucosidase inhibition activity. The results suggest that the phenolic-rich fraction has a protective effects against diabetic nephropathy presumably via enhancing autophagy (AMPK/mTOR pathway) and prevention of apoptosis (P53 suppression).
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- Shahira M Ezzat
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Aini Street, Cairo 11562, Egypt; Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), Giza 12451, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Medical Research Division, National Research Centre (ID: 60014618), P.O. 12622, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Pathology, Medical Research Division, National Research Centre (ID: 60014618), P.O. 12622, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sinai University, East Kantara Branch, New City El Ismailia 41611, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), Giza 12451, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El-Aini Street, Cairo 11562, Egypt; Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt, El Sherouk City, Suez Desert Road, Cairo 11837, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Menoufia University, Gamal Abd El Nasr st., Shibin Elkom 32511, Menoufia, Egypt.
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Biosynthetic Pathway of Proanthocyanidins in Major Cash Crops. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10091792. [PMID: 34579325 PMCID: PMC8472070 DOI: 10.3390/plants10091792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Proanthocyanidins (PAs) are a group of oligomers or polymers composed of monomeric flavanols. They offer many benefits for human fitness, such as antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory activities. To date, three types of PA have been observed in nature: procyanidins, propelargonidins, and prodelphinidins. These are synthesized as some of the end-products of the flavonoid pathway by different consecutive enzymatic activities, from the same precursor—naringenin. Although the general biosynthetic pathways of PAs have been reported in a few model plant species, little is known about the species-specific pathways in major crops containing different types of PA. In the present study, we identified the species-specific pathways in 10 major crops, based on the presence/absence of flavanol-based intermediates in the metabolic pathway, and found 202 orthologous genes in the reference genomic database of each species, which may encode for key enzymes involved in the biosynthetic pathways of PAs. Parallel enzymatic reactions in the pathway are responsible for the ratio between PAs and anthocyanins, as well as among the three types of PAs. Our study suggests a promising strategy for molecular breeding, to regulate the content of PAs and anthocyanins and improve the nutritional quality of food sources globally.
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Urün I, Attar SH, Sönmez DA, Gündeşli MA, Ercişli S, Kafkas NE, Bandić LM, Duralija B. Comparison of Polyphenol, Sugar, Organic Acid, Volatile Compounds, and Antioxidant Capacity of Commercially Grown Strawberry Cultivars in Turkey. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10081654. [PMID: 34451700 PMCID: PMC8398931 DOI: 10.3390/plants10081654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aim of this study was to compare certain important fruit quality parameters such as sugars, organic acids, total phenolic content, antioxidant capacity, and volatile compounds of 10 commercial strawberry cultivars grown in the research and experimental area in Yaltir Agricultural Company located in Adana provinces of Turkey. As for the sugar content of strawberry fruits, fructose was identified as the dominant sugar and the highest value (4.43%) was found in the cultivar “Rubygem”. In terms of organic acid, among the examined strawberry cultivars, “Calinda” had the greatest level of citric acid (711.45 mg g−1). Regarding vitamin C content, the highest amount was found in the cultivar “Sabrina” (25.08 mg 100 g−1). Ellagic acid was the main phenolic acid in all examined cultivars (except the “Plared” cultivar), and the highest amount was detected in the “Fortuna” cultivar (3.18 mg 100 g−1). We found that the cultivar FL-127 had the highest total phenolic content (158.37 mg gallic acid equivalent 100 g−1 fresh weight base). Regarding antioxidant capacities, the highest value (88.92%) was found in the cultivar Victory among all the cultivars studied. The detailed analysis of volatile compounds was performed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and 34 compounds were detected. Among them, esters, acids, and alcohols were found to be the major volatile compounds in strawberry fruits. In conclusion, strawberry fruits belong to ten cultivars showed abundant phenolic compounds and at the same time have high antioxidant activity.
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- Ipek Urün
- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Çukurova, Balcali 01330, Turkey; (I.U.); (S.H.A.); (N.E.K.)
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Çukurova, Balcali 01330, Turkey; (I.U.); (S.H.A.); (N.E.K.)
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- Department of Plant and Animal Production, Nurdagı Vocational School, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep 27310, Turkey;
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Ataturk University, Erzurum 25240, Turkey;
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Çukurova, Balcali 01330, Turkey; (I.U.); (S.H.A.); (N.E.K.)
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb, Svetosimunska 25, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia;
- Correspondence: author:
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb, Svetosimunska 25, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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Mustafa AM, Angeloni S, Abouelenein D, Acquaticci L, Xiao J, Sagratini G, Maggi F, Vittori S, Caprioli G. A new HPLC-MS/MS method for the simultaneous determination of 36 polyphenols in blueberry, strawberry and their commercial products and determination of antioxidant activity. Food Chem 2021; 367:130743. [PMID: 34384982 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Berry fruits consumption has increased in recent years because they are rich sources of polyphenols with reported health benefits. The aim of the present work was to develop a new comprehensive and fast HPLC-MS/MS method for simultaneous determination of 36 phenolic compounds (7 anthocyanins, 9 flavonols, 4 flavan-3-ols, 2 dihydrochalcones, 2 flavanones and 12 phenolic acids) present in blueberry, strawberry, and their fruit jam. Blueberry fruits showed higher contents of anthocyanins, flavonols and phenolic acids, while strawberry fruits exhibited higher contents of flavan-3-ols, dihydrochalcones and flavanones. Anthocyanins were the main phenolic constituents in both berries. Furthermore, the higher total phenolic content in the blueberry fruit and jam justified their greater antioxidant capacity measured by DPPH free radical assay, compared to strawberry. In conclusion, this new HPLC-MS/MS method is useful and reliable for quality control and authentication analyses of blueberry and strawberry fruits and their commercial food products, such as jams.
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- Ahmed M Mustafa
- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy; Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy; RICH - Research and Innovation Coffee Hub, Via E. Betti 1, 62020 Belforte del Chienti, MC, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy; Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Spain
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, via Sant' Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy.
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Abd-Elkader DY, Salem MZM, Komeil DA, Al-Huqail AA, Ali HM, Salah AH, Akrami M, Hassan HS. Post-Harvest Enhancing and Botrytis cinerea Control of Strawberry Fruits Using Low Cost and Eco-Friendly Natural Oils. AGRONOMY 2021; 11:1246. [DOI: 10.3390/agronomy11061246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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This work investigates an experimental study for using low-cost and eco-friendly oils to increase the shelf life of strawberry fruit. Three natural oils were used: (i) Eucalyptus camaldulensis var obtuse, (ii) Mentha piperita green aerial parts essential oils (EOs), and (iii) Moringa oleifera seeds n-hexane fixed oil (FO). Furthermore, a mixture of EOs from E. camaldulensis var obtusa and M. piperita (1/1 v/v) was used. The treated fruits were stored at 5 °C and 90% relative humidity (RH) for 18 days. HPLC was used to analyse the changes in phenolic compounds during the storage periods. The effects of biofumigation through a slow-release diffuser of EOs (E. camaldulensis var obtusa and M. piperita), or by coating with M. oleifera FO, were evaluated in terms of control of post-harvest visual and chemical quality of strawberry fruits. The post-harvest resistance of strawberry fruits to Botrytis cinerea fungal infection was also evaluated. As a result, the EO treatments significantly reduced the change in visual and chemical quality of strawberry fruit. Additionally, changes in the titratable acidity of moringa FO-coated strawberry fruits were delayed. EO treatments improved total soluble solids, total phenols, ascorbic acid, antioxidants and peroxidase. E. camaldulensis var obtusa and M. piperita (1/1 v/v) EO-vapour fruit exhibited a slower rate of deterioration, compared to other treatments in all tested, in two experiments. The lowest colour change (ΔE) was observed inthe fruit treated with E. camaldulensis var obtusa EO and M. oleifera FO. HPLC showed changes in phenolic compounds’ concentration, where p-coumaric acid, caffeic acid, gallic acid, ferulic acid and ellagic acid were mostly identified in the fruits treated with the oils. SEM examination confirmed the potential decrease in fungal growth as the fruits were treated with EOs. In conclusion, the treatment of EOs during different storage periods showed promising characterisations for strawberry fruit quality.
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Impact of Abiotic Stresses (Nitrogen Reduction and Salinity Conditions) on Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Strawberries. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9061044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study evaluated the phenolic profile and the antioxidant capacity of strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa Duch., cv. Primoris) cultivated under reduction of nitrogen and adverse irrigation conditions (high salinity), such as those prevailing in Almeria (south-eastern Spain). The phenolic compound and anthocyanin profiles were analysed by HPLC-DAD-ESI/MSn, and the antioxidant activity. Nineteen phenolic compounds were quantified, mainly ellagitannins, anthocyanins, and flavan-3-ols. The total phenolic content ranged from 731 to 1521 mg/100 g of dried weight. The flavan-3-ols group compounds from the strawberries were positively affected by saline stress, especially the afz-(e)Catechin content in the first sampling. The reduction of nitrogen and the adverse irrigation conditions for the cultivation of strawberries (cv. Primoris) partially affected the phenolic composition, with the harvesting dates having a greater influence.
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Liu J, Cao J, Li Y, Guo F. Beneficial Flavonoid in Foods and Anti-obesity Effect. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2021.1923730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Jingwen Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Antioxidant Activity and Healthy Benefits of Natural Pigments in Fruits: A Review. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22094945. [PMID: 34066601 PMCID: PMC8125642 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22094945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Natural pigments, including carotenoids, flavonoids and anthocyanidins, determine the attractive color of fruits. These natural pigments are essential secondary metabolites, which play multiple roles in the whole life cycle of plants and are characterized by powerful antioxidant activity. After decades of research and development, multiple benefits of these natural pigments to human health have been explored and recognized and have shown bright application prospects in food, medicine, cosmetics and other industries. In this paper, the research progress of natural fruit pigments in recent years was reviewed, including the structural characteristics and classification, distribution in fruits and analysis methods, biosynthetic process, antioxidant capacity and mechanism, bioaccessibility and bioavailability, and health benefits. Overall, this paper summarizes the recent advances in antioxidant activity and other biological functions of natural fruit pigments, which aims to provide guidance for future research.
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Haque MA, Morozova K, Ferrentino G, Scampicchio M. Electrochemical Methods to Evaluate the Antioxidant Activity and Capacity of Foods: A Review. ELECTROANAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.202060600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Md Azizul Haque
- Faculty of Science and Technology Free University of Bozen-Bolzano Piazza Università 5, 39100 Bozen-Bolzano Italy
- Department of Food Technology and Nutritional Science (FTNS) Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) Tangail 1902 Bangladesh
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- Faculty of Science and Technology Free University of Bozen-Bolzano Piazza Università 5, 39100 Bozen-Bolzano Italy
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- Faculty of Science and Technology Free University of Bozen-Bolzano Piazza Università 5, 39100 Bozen-Bolzano Italy
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- Faculty of Science and Technology Free University of Bozen-Bolzano Piazza Università 5, 39100 Bozen-Bolzano Italy
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Eggleston G, Boue S, Bett-Garber K, Verret C, Triplett A, Bechtel P. Phenolic contents, antioxidant potential and associated colour in sweet sorghum syrups compared to other commercial syrup sweeteners. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2021; 101:613-623. [PMID: 32683700 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.10673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Knowledge of the bioactive content of sweet sorghum syrups compared to other common food-grade syrups will expand their utilisation as a food source. Total phenolic content (TPC), phenolics evaluated by high-performance liquid chromatography, antioxidant 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activities and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC), as well as colour of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), corn, honey, maple, agave, rice and grain sorghum syrups, were compared to 10 commercial sweet sorghum syrups. RESULTS Sweet sorghum syrups contained markedly higher (P ≤ 0.05) TPC (6471 ± 1823 mg L-1 ) compared to the other syrups (596 ± 497 mg L-1 ). HFCS, corn, white grain sorghum and rice syrups had negligible and low DPPH radical scavenging activities and ORAC values, respectively. DPPH activities, ORAC and colour values of the sweet sorghum syrups were also markedly (P ≤ 0.05) higher than other syrups and highly related. The predominant phenolic components identified in sweet sorghum syrups were phenolic acids. Ellagic acid and protocatechuic acid were found in sorghum syrups ranging in concentration from 335-1177 and 53-485 μg g-1 , respectively. Sinapic acid was detected in several sorghum syrups, ranging in concentrations between 21 and 3654 μg g-1 . CONCLUSION HFCS, corn, white grain sorghum and rice syrups demonstrated low bioactivity with negligible and low DPPH activities and ORAC values, respectively. The TPC, DPPH, ORAC and colour values of the sweet sorghum syrups were related to each other and markedly (P ≤ 0.05) higher compared to the other syrups. Phenolic acids were the predominant phenolic compounds identified in sorghum syrups and represent potential for health benefits. Published 2020. This article is a U.S. Government work and is in the public domain in the USA.
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- Gillian Eggleston
- USDA-ARS-Southern Regional Research Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Audubon Sugar Institute, Louisiana State University AgCenter, St. Gabriel, LA, USA
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- USDA-ARS-Southern Regional Research Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Audubon Sugar Institute, Louisiana State University AgCenter, St. Gabriel, LA, USA
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- USDA-ARS-Southern Regional Research Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Audubon Sugar Institute, Louisiana State University AgCenter, St. Gabriel, LA, USA
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- USDA-ARS-Southern Regional Research Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
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Eran Nagar E, Berenshtein L, Hanuka Katz I, Lesmes U, Okun Z, Shpigelman A. The impact of chemical structure on polyphenol bioaccessibility, as a function of processing, cell wall material and pH: A model system. J FOOD ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2020.110304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Muola A, Fuchs B, Laihonen M, Rainio K, Heikkonen L, Ruuskanen S, Saikkonen K, Helander M. Risk in the circular food economy: Glyphosate-based herbicide residues in manure fertilizers decrease crop yield. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 750:141422. [PMID: 32858290 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs) are the most frequently used herbicides globally. They were launched as a safe solution for weed control, but recently, an increasing number of studies have shown the existence of GBH residues and highlighted the associated risks they pose throughout ecosystems. Conventional agricultural practices often include the use of GBHs, and the use of glyphosate-resistant genetically modified crops is largely based on the application of glyphosate, which increases the likelihood of its residues ending up in animal feed. These residues persist throughout the digestive process of production animals and accumulate in their excretion products. The poultry industry, in particular, is rapidly growing, and excreted products are used as plant fertilizers in line with circular food economy practices. We studied the potential effects of unintentional glyphosate contamination on an agronomically important forage grass, meadow fescue (Festuca pratensis) and a horticulturally important strawberry (Fragaria x vescana) using glyphosate residues containing poultry manure as a plant fertilizer in a common garden experiment. Glyphosate in the manure decreased plant growth in both species and vegetative reproduction in F. x vescana. Furthermore, our results indicate that glyphosate residues in organic fertilizers might have indirect effects on sexual reproduction in F. pratensis and herbivory in F. x vescana because they positively correlate with plant size. Our results highlight that glyphosate can be unintentionally spread via organic fertilizer, counteracting its ability to promote plant growth.
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- Anne Muola
- Biodiversity Unit, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland.
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- Biodiversity Unit, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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- Biodiversity Unit, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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- Biodiversity Unit, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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- Department of Biology, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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- Department of Biology, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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- Biodiversity Unit, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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- Department of Biology, University of Turku, 20014 Turku, Finland
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Chung HH, Ouyang HY. Use of Thidiazuron for High-Frequency Callus Induction and Organogenesis of Wild Strawberry ( Fragaria vesca). PLANTS 2020; 10:plants10010067. [PMID: 33396927 PMCID: PMC7823688 DOI: 10.3390/plants10010067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Revised: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Strawberry, belonging to the Fragaria genus, is an important crop that produces popular fruits globally. F. vesca, known as wild strawberry, has great characteristics, such as a robust and powerful aroma, making it an important germplasm resource. The present study aims to establish an efficient regeneration method for the in vitro propagation of F. vesca. Firstly, leaf explants were used to induce callus formation on a Murashige and Skoog medium with combinations of cytokinins (thidiazuron (TDZ) and 6-benzylaminopurine (BA)) and auxin (2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D)). Among them, 0.45–4.54 µM TDZ combined with 0.45–4.53 µM 2.4-D exhibited a high induction rate after 4 weeks of culturing. Different explants were examined for their ability to form a callus, and whole leaves on the medium containing 2.27 µM TDZ and 2.27 µM 2,4-D showed the highest callus induction rate at 100% after 2 weeks of culturing in darkness. The highest shoot regeneration ability through organogenesis from the callus was obtained at 0.44 µM BA. After 2 weeks of culturing, the shoot regeneration rate and shoot number per explant were 96% and 19.4 shoots on an average, respectively. Rooting of shoots was achieved using indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) or an α-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA)-containing medium, and the resulting plantlets were acclimatized successfully and formed flowers eventually. In this report, we demonstrated that shoot organogenesis was derived from the meristematic cells of calli and by transferring the induced calli to a 0.44 µM BA medium, the regeneration period can be shortened greatly. A protocol for the efficient regeneration of wild strawberry was established, which might be useful for their large-scale propagation or obtaining transgenic plants in the future.
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Sirijan M, Drapal M, Chaiprasart P, Fraser PD. Characterisation of Thai strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) cultivars with RAPD markers and metabolite profiling techniques. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2020; 180:112522. [PMID: 33010537 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2020.112522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) are one of the most economically important fruit crops worldwide, several commercially viable cultivars are cultivated in the northern region of Thailand. The morphological characters at the young vegetative seedling stage can be very similar, which has hindered breeding efforts. The present study assesses the ability of random amplification of polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers and metabolomics techniques to distinguish six strawberry cultivars. Both techniques showed congruent results for the leaf tissue and classified the cultivars into three major clusters. For the most different cultivars, Akihime and Praratchatan No.80, fruits were analysed at eight fruit ripening stages. The data highlighted a broad biological variation at the early ripening stages and less biological variation at the mature stages. Key metabolic differences included the polyphenol profile in Praratchatan No.80 and fatty acid synthesis/oxidation in Akihime. In summary, the RAPD and metabolite data can be used to distinguish strawberry cultivars and elucidate the metabolite composition of each phenotype. This approach to the characterisation of genotypes will benefit future breeding programmes.
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- Mongkon Sirijan
- Center of Excellence in Postharvest Technology, Department of Agricultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture Natural Resources and Environment, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
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- School of Biological Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, TW200EX, United Kingdom
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- Center of Excellence in Postharvest Technology, Department of Agricultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture Natural Resources and Environment, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
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- School of Biological Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, TW200EX, United Kingdom.
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Mannochio-Russo H, Bueno PCP, Bauermeister A, de Almeida RF, Dorrestein PC, Cavalheiro AJ, Bolzani VS. Can Statistical Evaluation Tools for Chromatographic Method Development Assist in the Natural Products Workflow? A Case Study on Selected Species of the Plant Family Malpighiaceae. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2020; 83:3239-3249. [PMID: 33196207 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.0c00495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Proper chromatographic methods may reduce the challenges inherent in analyzing natural product extracts, especially when utilizing hyphenated detection techniques involving mass spectrometry. As there are many variations one can introduce during chromatographic method development, this can become a daunting and time-consuming task. To reduce the number of runs and time needed, the use of instrumental automatization and commercial software to apply Quality by Design and statistical analysis automatically can be a valuable approach to investigate complex matrices. To evaluate this strategy in the natural products workflow, a mixture of nine species from the family Malpighiaceae was investigated. By this approach, the entire data collection and method development procedure (comprising screening, optimization, and robustness simulation) was accomplished in only 4 days, resulting in very low limits of detection and quantification. The analysis of the individual extracts also proved the efficiency of the use of a mixture of extracts for this workflow. Molecular networking and library searches were used to annotate a total of 61 compounds, including O-glycosylated flavonoids, C-glycosylated flavonoids, quinic/shikimic acid derivatives, sterols, and other phenols, which were efficiently separated by the method developed. These results support the potential of statistical tools for chromatographic method optimization as an efficient approach to reduce time and maximize resources, such as solvents, to get proper chromatographic conditions.
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- Helena Mannochio-Russo
- NuBBE, Department of Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 14800-901, Araraquara, SP Brazil
- Collaborative Mass Spectrometry Innovation Center, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, Department of Physics and Chemistry, University of São Paulo, 14049-900, Ribeirão Preto, SP Brazil
- Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology, 14476, Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Collaborative Mass Spectrometry Innovation Center, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
- Biomedical Sciences Institute, University of São Paulo, 05508-900 São Paulo, SP Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Lamol Lab, Feira de Santana State University (UEFS), Feira de Santana, BA 44036-900, Brazil
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- Collaborative Mass Spectrometry Innovation Center, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- NuBBE, Department of Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 14800-901, Araraquara, SP Brazil
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- NuBBE, Department of Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 14800-901, Araraquara, SP Brazil
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Chen X, Cai W, Xia J, Yu H, Wang Q, Pang F, Zhao M. Metabolomic and Transcriptomic Analyses Reveal that Blue Light Promotes Chlorogenic Acid Synthesis in Strawberry. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:12485-12492. [PMID: 33084347 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c05020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have been widely used in plant factories and agricultural facilities. Different LEDs can be designed in accordance with the light quality and intensity requirements of different plants, allowing the regulation of plant growth and development, as well as metabolic processes. Blue and red lights have significant effects on anthocyanin metabolism in strawberry fruit, but their effects on other metabolites are unknown. Here, we studied the effects of blue and red lights on the metabolism and gene expression of strawberry using metabolomics combined with transcriptomics. A total of 33 differentially expressed metabolites (DEMs) and 501 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were isolated and identified. Among these DEMs, chlorogenic acid synthesis was upregulated by the blue light compared with the red light. Co-expression network analysis of DEMs and DEGs revealed that the expression of hydroxycinnamoyl-CoA:shikimate hydroxycinnamoyltransferase (FvHCT), the main gene in the chlorogenic acid synthetic pathway, was induced by blue light. Using multi-omics-based approach, our results suggest that different LED lights have multiple effects on strawberry fruit, with blue light able to co-upregulate chlorogenic acid synthesis and FvHCT gene expression.
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- Xiaodong Chen
- Institute of Pomology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Horticultural Crop Genetic Improvement, 50 Zhonglin Road, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Institute of Pomology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Horticultural Crop Genetic Improvement, 50 Zhonglin Road, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Institute of Pomology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Horticultural Crop Genetic Improvement, 50 Zhonglin Road, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Institute of Pomology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Horticultural Crop Genetic Improvement, 50 Zhonglin Road, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Institute of Pomology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Horticultural Crop Genetic Improvement, 50 Zhonglin Road, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Institute of Pomology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Horticultural Crop Genetic Improvement, 50 Zhonglin Road, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Institute of Pomology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Horticultural Crop Genetic Improvement, 50 Zhonglin Road, Nanjing 210014, China
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El Sayed AM, Basam SM, El-Naggar EMBA, Marzouk HS, El-Hawary S. LC-MS/MS and GC-MS profiling as well as the antimicrobial effect of leaves of selected Yucca species introduced to Egypt. Sci Rep 2020; 10:17778. [PMID: 33082381 PMCID: PMC7575531 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-74440-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Few studies thoroughly investigated different Yucca species introduced to Egypt. As a part of our ongoing investigation of the Yucca species; Yucca aloifolia and its variety Yucca aloifolia variegata, Yucca filamentosa, and Yucca elephantipes (Asparagaceae) were extensively subjected to phytochemical and antimicrobial investigation. Yucca species cultivated in Egypt showed no antimicrobial effect. GC/MS of the lipoid contents of Y. aloifolia variegata was carried out. Twenty-six fatty acids were identified. Saturated fatty acids established almost twice the unsaturated ones and constituted 64.64% of which palmitic acid and palmitoleic acid signifying 58.28% and 30.98%, respectively. Hydrocarbons were 21 constituting 39.64% of the unsaponifiable fraction. Only three sterols 42.36% were detected, major was γ-sitosterol. LC–MS/MS comparison of the 4 plant extracts imply that Y.aloifolia variegata L extract was the richest, which was apparent through its superior biological activity. LC–MS/MS analysis of the total alcoholic extract (Alc) of the leaves of Y.aloifolia variegata L. was performed using MS-techniques at different voltages; equal to 35 and 135 eV. Negative and positive-ion modes analyses at low fragmentation energy allowed the tentative identification of 41 and 34 compounds, respectively. The LC–ESI–MS/MS analysis in the positive mode proved to be better in the identification of saponins.
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- Abeer M El Sayed
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El Aini, P.O. Box 11562, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr El Aini, P.O. Box 11562, Cairo, Egypt
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Enomoto H. Mass Spectrometry Imaging of Flavonols and Ellagic Acid Glycosides in Ripe Strawberry Fruit. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 25:molecules25204600. [PMID: 33050295 PMCID: PMC7587173 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25204600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 10/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Flavonols and ellagic acid glycosides are major phenolic compounds in strawberry fruit. They have antioxidant activity, show protective functions against abiotic and biotic stress, and provide health benefits. However, their spatial distribution in ripe fruit has not been understood. Therefore, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI)-mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) was performed to investigate their distribution in fruit tissues. Using strawberry extract, five flavonols, namely, three kaempferols and two quercetins, and two ellagic acid glycosides, were tentatively identified by MALDI-tandem MS. To investigate the tentatively identified compounds, MALDI-MSI and tandem MS imaging (MS/MSI) analyses were performed. Kaempferol and quercetin glycosides showed similar distribution patterns. They were mainly found in the epidermis, while ellagic acid glycosides were mainly found in the achene and in the bottom area of the receptacle. These results suggested that the difference in distribution pattern between flavonols and ellagic acid glycosides depends on the difference between their aglycones. Seemingly, flavonols play a role in protective functions in the epidermis, while ellagic acid glycosides play a role in the achene and in the bottom side of the receptacle, respectively. These results demonstrated that MALDI-MSI is useful for distribution analysis of flavonols and ellagic acid glycosides in strawberry fruit.
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- Hirofumi Enomoto
- Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Teikyo University, Utsunomiya 320-8551, Japan;
- Division of Integrated Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Teikyo University, Utsunomiya 320-8551, Japan
- Advanced Instrumental Analysis Center, Teikyo University, Utsunomiya 320-8551, Japan
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Cervantes L, Martínez-Ferri E, Soria C, Ariza MT. Bioavailability of phenolic compounds in strawberry, raspberry and blueberry: Insights for breeding programs. FOOD BIOSCI 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2020.100680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Olennikov DN, Vasilieva AG, Chirikova NK. Fragaria viridis Fruit Metabolites: Variation of LC-MS Profile and Antioxidant Potential during Ripening and Storage. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2020; 13:ph13090262. [PMID: 32971880 PMCID: PMC7559413 DOI: 10.3390/ph13090262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Fragaria viridis Weston or creamy strawberry is one of the less-known species of the Fragaria genus (Rosaceae family) with a wide distribution in Eurasia and is still in the shadow of more popular relatives F. ananassa (garden strawberry) or F. vesca (wild strawberry). Importantly, there is a lack of scientific knowledge on F. viridis compounds, their stability in the postharvest period, and bioactivity. In this study, metabolites of F. viridis fruits in three ripening stages were characterized with high-performance liquid chromatography with photodiode array and electrospray ionization triple quadrupole mass spectrometric detection (HPLC-PAD-ESI-tQ-MS). In total, 95 compounds of various groups including carbohydrates, organic acids, phenolics, and triterpenes, were identified for the first time. The quantitative content of the compounds varied differently during the ripening progress; some of them increased (anthocyanins, organic acids, and carbohydrates), while others demonstrated a decrease (ellagitannins, flavonols, etc.). The most abundant secondary metabolites of F. viridis fruits were ellagitannins (5.97–7.54 mg/g of fresh weight), with agrimoniin (1.41–2.63 mg/g) and lambertianin C (1.20–1.86 mg/g) as major components. Antioxidant properties estimated by in vitro assays (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH), 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) cation radical (ABTS), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC)) showed good antioxidant potential in all ripening stages of F. viridis fruits. The pilot human experiment on the effect of F. viridis fruit consumption on the serum total antioxidant capacity confirmed the effectiveness of this kind of strawberry. Postharvest storage of ripe fruits at 4 °C and 20 °C lead to declining content in the majority of compounds particularly ascorbic acid, ellagitannins, and flavonols, with the most significant loss at room temperature storage. These results suggest that F. viridis fruits are a prospective source of numerous metabolites that have potential health benefits.
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- Daniil N. Olennikov
- Laboratory of Medical and Biological Research, Institute of General and Experimental Biology, Siberian Division, Russian Academy of Science, 6 Sakh’yanovoy Street, 670047 Ulan-Ude, Russia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +7-9021-600-627
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Natural Sciences, North-Eastern Federal University, 58 Belinsky Street, 677027 Yakutsk, Russia; (A.G.V.); (N.K.C.)
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Natural Sciences, North-Eastern Federal University, 58 Belinsky Street, 677027 Yakutsk, Russia; (A.G.V.); (N.K.C.)
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Leitão DDSTC, Siqueira FC, de Sousa SHB, Mercadante AZ, Chisté RC, Lopes AS. Amazonian Eryngium foetidum leaves exhibited very high contents of bioactive compounds and high singlet oxygen quenching capacity. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2020.1811311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Postgraduate Program of Food Science and Technology (PPGCTA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program of Food Science and Technology (PPGCTA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program of Food Science and Technology (PPGCTA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, PA, Brazil
- Faculty of Food Engineering (FEA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program of Food Science and Technology (PPGCTA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, PA, Brazil
- Faculty of Food Engineering (FEA), Institute of Technology (ITEC), Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, PA, Brazil
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Hameed A, Galli M, Adamska-Patruno E, Krętowski A, Ciborowski M. Select Polyphenol-Rich Berry Consumption to Defer or Deter Diabetes and Diabetes-Related Complications. Nutrients 2020; 12:E2538. [PMID: 32825710 PMCID: PMC7551116 DOI: 10.3390/nu12092538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Berries are considered "promising functional fruits" due to their distinct and ubiquitous therapeutic contents of anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, phenolic acids, flavonoids, flavanols, alkaloids, polysaccharides, hydroxycinnamic, ellagic acid derivatives, and organic acids. These polyphenols are part of berries and the human diet, and evidence suggests that their intake is associated with a reduced risk or the reversal of metabolic pathophysiologies related to diabetes, obesity, oxidative stress, inflammation, and hypertension. This work reviewed and summarized both clinical and non-clinical findings that the consumption of berries, berry extracts, purified compounds, juices, jams, jellies, and other berry byproducts aided in the prevention and or otherwise management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and related complications. The integration of berries and berries-derived byproducts into high-carbohydrate (HCD) and high-fat (HFD) diets, also reversed/reduced the HCD/HFD-induced alterations in glucose metabolism-related pathways, and markers of oxidative stress, inflammation, and lipid oxidation in healthy/obese/diabetic subjects. The berry polyphenols also modulate the intestinal microflora ecology by opposing the diabetic and obesity rendered symbolic reduction of Bacteroidetes/Firmicutes ratio, intestinal mucosal barrier dysfunction-restoring bacteria, short-chain fatty acids, and organic acid producing microflora. All studies proposed a number of potential mechanisms of action of respective berry bioactive compounds, although further mechanistic and molecular studies are warranted. The metabolic profiling of each berry is also included to provide up-to-date information regarding the potential anti-oxidative/antidiabetic constituents of each berry.
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- Ahsan Hameed
- Clinical Research Center, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland; (A.H.); (E.A.-P.); (A.K.)
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- Department of Medical Biology, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-222 Bialystok, Poland;
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- Clinical Research Center, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland; (A.H.); (E.A.-P.); (A.K.)
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- Clinical Research Center, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland; (A.H.); (E.A.-P.); (A.K.)
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland
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- Clinical Research Center, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland; (A.H.); (E.A.-P.); (A.K.)
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