Agrobacterium-mediated Cry1A(b) gene transfer in Punica granatum L. cv. Kandhari Kabuli using different In Vitro regeneration pathways

: Polyphenols have received high attention due to their biological functions. Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is a rich source of polyphenols such as tannin, ellagitannin, flavonoids and other phenolic acids. The potential therapeutic uses of pomegranate appear to be wide diversity. Pomegranate contains strong antioxidant activity, and antimicrobial properties, with potential health interests. : This review has been performed on a method of systematic narrative review on the antimicrobial potency of different parts of pomegranate. A search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, Scopus and Google Scholar from 1986 to 2018 to obtain related studies. The aim of this review present an overview of the aspect and advantages of Punica granatum L. and summarize the present data on the pomegranate anti-microbial activity in in-vitro and in-vivo tests, animal trial systems and human clinical trials. Also, this review discussed the pomegranate extracts activities and their future application. : The findings of this review support that the pomegranate might be possible to use in the control and potential therapeutics of some microbial infections. This review highlights the new researches on the anti-microbial activities of pomegranate.

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In vitro propagation of pomegranate (Punica granatum L. cv. Ganesh) through axillary shoot proliferation from nodal segments of mature tree

Scientia Horticulturae ◽

10.1016/s0304-4238(98)00218-0 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 79 (3-4) ◽

pp. 175-183 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

Soumendra K. Naik ◽

Sitakanta Pattnaik ◽

Pradeep K. Chand

Keyword(s):

In Vitro Propagation ◽

Shoot Proliferation ◽

Punica Granatum ◽

Nodal Segments ◽

Axillary Shoot ◽

Mature Tree ◽

Axillary Shoot Proliferation ◽

Punica Granatum L

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A scientific validation of In vitro anti-inflammatory activity of Punica granatum L. by human red blood cell membrane stabilization

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20182830 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (7) ◽

pp. 2430

Author(s):

Karunakar Kota ◽

Sandhya Sharma ◽

Jameela Tahashildar

Keyword(s):

Methanolic Extract ◽

Punica Granatum ◽

Inflammatory Activity ◽

Membrane Stabilization ◽

Fruit Peel ◽

Standard Drug ◽

Membrane Lysis ◽

Anti Inflammatory ◽

Punica Granatum L

Background: In recent years there has been growing interest in therapeutic use of natural products, especially those derived from plants. P. granatum is very common dietary ingredient in many parts of India and has remarkable biological and medicinal properties.Methods: In the present study, the methanolic extract of fruit peels of Punica granatum Linn. (MEPG) were investigated for anti-inflammatory activity by simple, reliable, less toxic and less time consuming HRBC membrane stabilization method. The presentation of hypo tonicity induced HRBC membrane lysis was taken a measure of anti-inflammatory activity. Their activities were compared with standard drug diclofenac.Results: The results of the study demonstrated that P. granatum contains active constituents, which possess anti-inflammatory activity which is probably related to the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.Conclusions: It is concluded that methanolic extract of P. granatum fruit peel possesses significant anti-inflammatory activity and this is a possible rationale for its folkloric use as an anti-inflammatory agent.

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Estudo da eficiência antibacteriana de preparações caseiras de Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass., Lippia origanoides kunth, Punica granatum L. e Hymenaea courbaril in vitro sobre bactérias patógenas humanas

Pubsaúde ◽

10.31533/pubsaude5.a119 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Juliana da Silva Vasconcelos ◽

Agenildo Almeida Cavalcante ◽

José Ednésio da Cruz Freire ◽

Marcus Venicio da Silva Fernandes

Keyword(s):

Punica Granatum ◽

Hymenaea Courbaril ◽

Punica Granatum L

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Stability of the Ellagitannin Fraction and Antioxidant Capacity of Varietal Pomegranate Juices

Natural Product Communications ◽

10.1177/1934578x1501000656 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. 1934578X1501000

Author(s):

Pedro Mena ◽

Cristina García-Viguera

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Ellagic Acid ◽

Phenolic Content ◽

Punica Granatum ◽

In Vitro Assays ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Promising Alternative ◽

The Stability ◽

Punica Granatum L

This work aimed to assess the effect of combining two pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivars at different rates on the ellagitannin content, antioxidant capacity, and total phenolic content of varietal pomegranate juices. Widely distinct juices made from Mollar de Elche and Wonderful cultivars were used for the elaboration of blended juices. They were stored for 70 days at both room and refrigeration temperatures. This study revealed a significant cultivar effect on the stability of main pomegranate ellagitannins (punicalagins, punicalins, punicalagin-like compound, and ellagic acid derivatives) and on the antioxidant capacity measured by the ABTS+ and DPPH• in vitro assays. Blended juices enhanced and/or retained the initial ellagitannin content and antioxidant capacity of pure juices during storage. Thus, blending varietal juices could be suggested as a promising alternative to the development of fresh juices with a high, stable phytochemical load.

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Activity-Guided Fractionation of Red Fruit Extracts for the Identification of Compounds Influencing Glucose Metabolism

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu11051166 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (5) ◽

pp. 1166 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Johanna Josefine Ostberg-Potthoff ◽

Kirsten Berger ◽

Elke Richling ◽

Peter Winterhalter

Keyword(s):

Glucose Metabolism ◽

High Performance ◽

Punica Granatum ◽

Positive Control ◽

In Vitro Tests ◽

Fruit Extracts ◽

Aronia Melanocarpa ◽

Red Grape ◽

Punica Granatum L

An activity-guided search for compounds influencing glucose metabolism in extracts from aronia (Aronia melanocarpa, A.), pomegranate (Punica granatum L., P.), and red grape (Vitis vinifera, RG) was carried out. The three extracts were fractionated by means of membrane chromatography to separate the anthocyanins from other noncolored phenolic compounds (copigments). In addition, precipitation with hexane was performed to isolate the polymers (PF). The anthocyanin and copigment fractions (AF, CF) of aronia, pomegranate, and red grape were furthermore fractionated with high-performance countercurrent chromatography (HPCCC) and the subfractions were characterized by HPLC-PDA-MS/MS analyses. Each of the (sub-)fractions was examined by in vitro-tests, i.e., the inhibition of the activity of α-amylase and α-glucosidase. On the basis of this screening, several potent inhibitors of the two enzymes could be identified, which included flavonols (e.g., quercetin), ellagitannins (e.g., pedunculagin), and anthocyanins (e.g., delphinidin-3-glucoside and petunidin-3-glucoside). In the α-glucosidase assay all of the examined fractions and subfractions of the fruit extracts were more active than the positive control acarbose.

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