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Silveira JTD, Rosa APCD, Morais MGD, Victoria FN, Costa JAV. An integrative review of Açaí (Euterpe oleracea and Euterpe precatoria): Traditional uses, phytochemical composition, market trends, and emerging applications. Food Res Int 2023; 173:113304. [PMID: 37803612 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
Abstract
The increasing trade and popularity of açaí prompt this review. Therefore, it is imperative to provide an overview of the fruit's characteristics and the available data on its marketing, research, and products derived from its pulp and seeds to comprehend the current state of the açaí industry. Concerning food applications, it was observed that there is still room for developing processes that effectively preserve the bioactive compounds of the fruit while also being economically feasible, which presents an opportunity for future research. A notable research trend has been focused on utilizing the fruit's seeds, a byproduct of açaí processing, which is still considered a significant technological challenge. Furthermore, the studies compiled in this review attest to the industry's considerable progress and ongoing efforts to demonstrate the various properties of açaí, driving the sector's exponential growth in Brazil and worldwide.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jéssica Teixeira da Silveira
- Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande, P.O. Box 474, CEP 96201-900 Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande, P.O. Box 474, CEP 96201-900 Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Biochemistry, College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande, P.O. Box 474, 96203-900 Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
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- Center of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences, Federal University of Pelotas, P.O. Box 354, 96010-900 Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande, P.O. Box 474, CEP 96201-900 Rio Grande, RS, Brazil.
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Silva Junior ZS, Dos Santos LAD, Gonçalves MLL, Gallo JMAS, da Silva T, Motta LJ, Santos EM, Horliana ACRT, Fernandes KPS, Mesquita-Ferrari RA, Bussadori SK. Photodynamic therapy with acai (Euterpe oleracea) and blue light in oral cells: A spectroscopic and cytotoxicity analysis. J Biophotonics 2023; 16:e202200259. [PMID: 36349809 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.202200259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the potential of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with blue light-emitting diode (LED) 460 nm at 25, 50 and 100 J/cm2 using three concentrations of acai extracts (100, 40, and 10 mg/ml), in the proliferation and viability of head and neck tumor lines (SCC9). METHODS Three groups of cells were analyzed for 3 days in an in vitro assay with MTT (3- (4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl) -2,5, -diphenyltetrazolium bromide) and crystal violet: cells in the absence of acai extract and PDT (control group); cells in the presence of acai extract and no light; and cells in the presence of acai extract and LED blue light (PDT groups). RESULTS When using acai as a PS combined with blue LED (460 nm, 0.7466 cm2 , 1000 mW/cm2 ) and irradiation at 25, 50, and 100 J/cm2 , after 72 h, cell viability (p < 0.0001 vs. control, p = 0.0027 vs. 100 mg/ml açai group, p = 0.0039 vs. 40 mg/ml açai group, p = 0.0135 vs. 10 mg/ml açai group; One-Way ANOVA/Tukey) and proliferation (p < 0.05, One-Way ANOVA/Tukey) decreased. CONCLUSION The acai in question is a potential photosensitizer (PS), with blue light absorbance and efficacy against head and neck tumor lines (SCC9).
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- Zenildo Santos Silva Junior
- Post Graduation Program in Biophotonics Applied to Health Sciences, Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Post Graduation Program in Biophotonics Applied to Health Sciences, Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Postgraduation Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Post Graduation Program in Biophotonics Applied to Health Sciences, Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Postgraduation Program in Health and Environment, Universidade Metropolitana de Santos, Santos, SP, Brazil
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- Post Graduation Program in Biophotonics Applied to Health Sciences, Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Martins GR, Mattos MMG, Nascimento FM, Brum FL, Mohana-Borges R, Figueiredo NG, Neto DFM, Domont GB, Nogueira FCS, de Paiva Campos FDA, Sant'Ana da Silva A. Phenolic Profile and Antioxidant Properties in Extracts of Developing Açaí ( Euterpe oleracea Mart.) Seeds. J Agric Food Chem 2022; 70:16218-16228. [PMID: 36530137 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c07028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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We investigated changes in the phenolic profile and antioxidant properties in the extracts of developing seeds of açaí (Euterpe oleracea). Four developmental stages were evaluated, with earlier stages displaying higher antioxidant activity and polyphenols content, while mass spectrometry analysis identified procyanidins (PCs) as the major components of the extracts in all stages. B-type PCs varied from dimers to decamers, with A-type linkages in a smaller number. Extracted PCs decreased in average length from 20.5 to 10.1 along seed development. PC composition indicated that (-)-epicatechin corresponded to over 95% of extension units in all stages, while (+)-catechin presence as the starter unit increased from 42 to 78.8% during seed development. This variation was correlated to the abundance of key enzymes for PC biosynthesis during seed development. This study is the first to report PC content and composition variations during açaí seed development, which can contribute to studies on the plant's physiology and biotechnological applications.
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- Gabriel R Martins
- Laboratório de Biocatálise (LABIC), Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia, Av. Venezuela, 82, Room 302, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro20081-312, Brazil
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Av. Athos da Silveira Ramos, 149, Bloco A, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro21941-909, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biocatálise (LABIC), Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia, Av. Venezuela, 82, Room 302, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro20081-312, Brazil
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Av. Athos da Silveira Ramos, 149, Bloco A, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro21941-909, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biocatálise (LABIC), Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia, Av. Venezuela, 82, Room 302, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro20081-312, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biocatálise (LABIC), Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia, Av. Venezuela, 82, Room 302, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro20081-312, Brazil
- Centro de Espectrometria de Massas de Biomoléculas (CEMBIO), Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro21941-902, Brazil
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- Centro de Espectrometria de Massas de Biomoléculas (CEMBIO), Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro21941-902, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Tabaco e Derivados (LATAB), Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia, Av. Venezuela, 82, Room 216, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro20081-312, Brazil
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- Departamento de Fitotecnia, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará60356-900, Brazil
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- Unidade Proteômica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro21941-901, Brazil
- Laboratório de Proteômica/LADETEC, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro21941-901, Brazil
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- Unidade Proteômica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro21941-901, Brazil
- Laboratório de Proteômica/LADETEC, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro21941-901, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biocatálise (LABIC), Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia, Av. Venezuela, 82, Room 302, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro20081-312, Brazil
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Av. Athos da Silveira Ramos, 149, Bloco A, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro21941-909, Brazil
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Santiago CMO, de Oliveira DG, Rocha‐Gomes A, Oliveira G, Bernardes EDO, Dias PL, Reis ÍG, Severiano CM, da Silva AA, Lessa MR, Dessimoni Pinto NAV, Riul TR. Unripe banana flour (
Musa cavendishii
) promotes increased hypothalamic antioxidant activity, reduced caloric intake, and abdominal fat accumulation in rats on a high‐fat diet. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14341. [DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Camilla M. O. Santiago
- Programa de Pós‐Graduação em Ciências da Nutrição Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri Diamantina Minas Gerais Brazil
- Laboratório de Nutrição Experimental, LabNutrex, Departamento de Nutrição Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri Diamantina Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Laboratório de Nutrição Experimental, LabNutrex, Departamento de Nutrição Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri Diamantina Minas Gerais Brazil
- Programa de Pós‐Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri Diamantina Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Laboratório de Nutrição Experimental, LabNutrex, Departamento de Nutrição Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri Diamantina Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Laboratório de Nutrição Experimental, LabNutrex, Departamento de Nutrição Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri Diamantina Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Laboratório de Nutrição Experimental, LabNutrex, Departamento de Nutrição Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri Diamantina Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Laboratório de Nutrição Experimental, LabNutrex, Departamento de Nutrição Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri Diamantina Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Programa de Pós‐Graduação em Ciências da Nutrição Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri Diamantina Minas Gerais Brazil
- Laboratório de Nutrição Experimental, LabNutrex, Departamento de Nutrição Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri Diamantina Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Laboratório de Nutrição Experimental, LabNutrex, Departamento de Nutrição Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri Diamantina Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Laboratório de Nutrição Experimental, LabNutrex, Departamento de Nutrição Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri Diamantina Minas Gerais Brazil
- Programa de Pós‐Graduação em Ciências da Saúde Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri Diamantina Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Laboratório de Nutrição Experimental, LabNutrex, Departamento de Nutrição Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri Diamantina Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Programa de Pós‐Graduação em Ciências da Nutrição Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri Diamantina Minas Gerais Brazil
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- Programa de Pós‐Graduação em Ciências da Nutrição Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri Diamantina Minas Gerais Brazil
- Laboratório de Nutrição Experimental, LabNutrex, Departamento de Nutrição Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri Diamantina Minas Gerais Brazil
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Martins GR, Guedes D, Marques de Paula UL, de Oliveira MDSP, Lutterbach MTS, Reznik LY, Sérvulo EFC, Alviano CS, Ribeiro da Silva AJ, Alviano DS. Açaí ( Euterpe oleracea Mart.) Seed Extracts from Different Varieties: A Source of Proanthocyanidins and Eco-Friendly Corrosion Inhibition Activity. Molecules 2021; 26:3433. [PMID: 34198881 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26113433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 05/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Euterpe oleracea Mart. (Arecaceae) is an endogenous palm tree from the Amazon region. Its seeds correspond to 85% of the fruit’s weight, a primary solid residue generated from pulp production, the accumulation of which represents a potential source of pollution and environmental problems. As such, this work aimed to quantify and determine the phytochemical composition of E. oleracea Mart. seeds from purple, white, and BRS-Pará açaí varieties using established analytical methods and also to evaluate it as an eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor. The proanthocyanidin quantification (n-butanol/hydrochloric acid assay) between varieties was 6.4–22.4 (w/w)/dry matter. Extract characterization showed that all varieties are composed of B-type procyanidin with a high mean degree of polymerization (mDP ≥ 10) by different analytical methodologies to ensure the results. The purple açaí extract, which presented 22.4% (w/w) proanthocyanidins/dry matter, was tested against corrosion of carbon steel AISI 1020 in neutral pH. The crude extract (1.0 g/L) was effective in controlling corrosion on the metal surface for 24 h. Our results demonstrated that the extracts rich in polymeric procyanidins obtained from industrial açaí waste could be used to inhibit carbon steel AISI 1020 in neutral pH as an abundant, inexpensive, and green source of corrosion inhibitor.
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Xavier GS, Teles AM, Moragas-Tellis CJ, Chagas MDSDS, Behrens MD, Moreira WFF, Abreu-Silva AL, Calabrese KDS, Nascimento MDDSB, Almeida-Souza F. Inhibitory Effect of Catechin-Rich Açaí Seed Extract on LPS-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Cells and Carrageenan-Induced Paw Edema. Foods 2021; 10:1014. [PMID: 34066479 DOI: 10.3390/foods10051014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Açaí berry is a fruit from the tree commonly known as açaízeiro (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) originated from the Amazonian region and widely consumed in Brazil. There are several reports of the anti-inflammatory activity of its pulp and few data about the seed's potential in inflammation control. This work aimed to evaluate the effect of catechin-rich açaí extract on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells and carrageenan-induced paw edema. The treatment with E. oleracea ethyl acetate extract (EO-ACET) was used in an in vitro model performed with macrophages stimulated by LPS, in which pro-inflammatory markers were evaluated, and in an in vivo model of acute inflammation, in which edema inhibition was evaluated. EO-ACET showed an absence of endotoxins, and did not display cytotoxic effects in RAW 264.7 cells. LPS-stimulated cells treated with EO-ACET displayed low levels of nitrite and interleukins (IL's), IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-12, when compared to untreated cells. EO-ACET treatment was able to inhibit carrageenan-induced paw edema at 500 and 1000 mg/kg, in which no acute inflammatory reaction or low mast cell counts were observed by histology at the site of inoculation of λ-carrageenan. These findings provide more evidence to support further studies with E. oleracea seeds for the treatment of inflammation.
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Feriani A, Tir M, Arafah M, Gómez-Caravaca AM, Contreras MDM, Nahdi S, Taamalli A, Allagui MS, Alwasel S, Segura-Carretero A, Harrath AH, Tlili N. Schinus terebinthifolius fruits intake ameliorates metabolic disorders, inflammation, oxidative stress, and related vascular dysfunction, in atherogenic diet-induced obese rats. Insight of their chemical characterization using HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS. J Ethnopharmacol 2021; 269:113701. [PMID: 33346028 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY RELEVANCE Schinus terebinthifolius is traditionally used for its anti inflammatory capacity, and indicated as a cardioprotective agent, whereas, its preventive effect against atherogenic diet fed (AD) induced metabolic disorders and the underlying mechanisms has not yet been explored. AIM OF THE STUDY This study was undertaken to investigate the ameliorative role of Schinus terebinthifolius fruits extract (STFE) against cardiovascular problem, oxidative and inflammatory status related to obesity in rats fed an atherogenic diet. MATERIALS AND METHODS The metabolites profile in STFE was evaluated using HPLC-DAD-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS analysis. In Wistar rats, atherogenic diet was added for 9 weeks to induce lipid accumulation simultaneously with STFE (50 mg/kg b. w) or saline treatment. Biochemical, oxidant, and inflammatory criteria together with hepatic and arterial integrity examination were assessed. RESULTS A total of thirty three metabolites were identified using HPLC-DAD-ESI-QTOF-MS, among them masazino-flavanone was the major compound (2645.50 μg/g DW). The results indicated that STFE supplementation during 9 weeks (50 mg/kg b. w.) significantly attenuated the altered lipid profile by decreasing the levels of TC, TG, LDL-C and increasing the HDL-C content both in plasma and liver, when compared with the AD-group. The histological analysis using ORO staining revealed a decrease in the lipid droplet deposit in the cytoplasm of hepatocytes of STFE + AD group. The addition of STFE could improve the glycemic status of AD-treated rats by decreasing the glucose and insulin secretion, and ameliorating the hepatic glycogen synthesis. The harmful effects of atherogenic diet on hepatic oxidative stress indicators (MDA, PC, GSH, SOD, CAT, and GPx), biochemical markers (AST, ALT, LDH and ALP), and liver function, were found to be decreased by the addition of STFE. Moreover, the reduction of inflammatory markers (CRP, IL-6 and TNF-α), associated to alleviating of aortic oxidative stress and integrity, highlighted the positive anti-atherogenic effect of STFE. CONCLUSION Overall, the pleiotropic protective effect observed with S. terebinthifolius fruits might be related to the presence of various bioactive compounds.
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- Anouar Feriani
- Research Unit of Macromolecular Biochemistry and Genetics, Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, 2112, Gafsa, Tunisia.
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- Laboratoire d'Ecologie, de Biologie et de Physiologie des Organismes Aquatiques, LR18ES41, Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université Tunis EL Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- King Saud University, Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva s/n, 18071, Granada, Spain; Research and Development of Functional Food Centre (CIDAF), PTS Granada, Avda. del Conocimiento s/n, Edificio Bioregión, 18016, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva s/n, 18071, Granada, Spain; Department of Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, 23071, Jaén, Spain
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- King Saud University, Department of Zoology, College of Science, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Olive Biotechnology, Center of Biotechnology of Borj-Cédria, BP, 901, 2050, Hammam-Lif, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Animal Physiology, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, P.O. Box 95, Sfax, 3052, Tunisia
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- King Saud University, Department of Zoology, College of Science, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Granada, Avda. Fuentenueva s/n, 18071, Granada, Spain; Research and Development of Functional Food Centre (CIDAF), PTS Granada, Avda. del Conocimiento s/n, Edificio Bioregión, 18016, Granada, Spain
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- King Saud University, Department of Zoology, College of Science, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Institut Supérieur des Sciences et Technologies de l'Environnement, Université de Carthage, Tunisia.
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Arruda HS, Neri-Numa IA, Kido LA, Maróstica Júnior MR, Pastore GM. Recent advances and possibilities for the use of plant phenolic compounds to manage ageing-related diseases. J Funct Foods 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2020.104203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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de Souza FG, de Araújo FF, de Paulo Farias D, Zanotto AW, Neri-Numa IA, Pastore GM. Brazilian fruits of Arecaceae family: An overview of some representatives with promising food, therapeutic and industrial applications. Food Res Int 2020; 138:109690. [PMID: 33292959 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The Arecaceae family is widely distributed and comprises about 2600 species, in which 48 of them are native to Brazil and occurs in transition biomes between the Amazon, Cerrado and Caatinga. In addition to being used as a source of food and subsistence, they are also rich in lipophilic bioactive compounds, mainly carotenoids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, tocopherols and vitamin A. Moreover, they have considerable content of phenolic compounds, fibers and minerals. Therefore, the objective of this review is to present the physical-chemical and nutritional aspects, the main bioactive compounds, the biological properties and the innovative potential of four Brazilian palm-tree fruits of the Arecaceae family. Due to the presence of bioactive compounds, these fruits have the potential to promote health and can be used to prevent chronic non-communicable diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and others. Furthermore, these raw materials and their by-products can be used in the development of new food, chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. To ensure better use of these crops, promote their commercial value, benefit family farming and contribute to the country's sustainable development, it is necessary to implement new cultivation, post-harvest and processing techniques. Investing in research to publicize their potential is equally important, mainly of the ones still little explored, such as the buritirana.
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Brazil
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