Variation of phytochemical composition of Lycium chinense leaves as an endemic high-value healthy resource

Crab apple (Malus baccata (L.) Borkh.) was mainly distributed in Europe as an ornamental plant, but the nutritional properties of its edible fruits were not fully revealed. The aim of the current study was to characterize the phytochemical composition of ripen carb apple fruits and to evaluate their nutritional and antioxidant potentials. The fruits were assayed for moisture and ash content, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, titratable acidity (TA), pH, total phenolic compounds and natural pigments. Among the analyzed carbohydrates cellulose was found in the highest content (6% dw), followed by sugars (sucrose, glucose and fructose) and 1.8 % dw uronic acids. The total chlorophylls and carotenoids contents in their fruits were 6.51 and 4.80 μg/g fw, respectively. Total monomeric anthocyanins were not detected. The highest content of total phenolic compounds (2.67 mg GAE/g fw) was found in 95 % ethanol extract from fruits, while the total flavonoids were relatively low – 0.1 mg QE/g fw. DPPH assay (17.27 mM TE/g fw) and FRAP assay (14.34 mM TE/g fw) demonstrated in vitro antioxidant activities of crabapple. Malus baccata fruits were evaluated as a rich source of dietary fibers and phenolic compounds with significant antioxidant potential that could be used in human nutrition.

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Phytochemical Composition, Biological Activities and Processing Method of Genus Anisophyllea: A Review

The Natural Products Journal ◽

10.2174/2210315507666170222115322 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nurul Ashikin Abdul Bari ◽

Sahena Ferdosh ◽

Md. Zaidul Islam Sarker ◽

Kamaruzzaman Yunus ◽

Rozilawati Shahari ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Biological Activities ◽

Processing Method ◽

Phytochemical Composition

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Effect of particle size on phytochemical composition and antioxidant properties of Sargassum cristaefolium ethanol extract

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-95769-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

E. S. Prasedya ◽

A. Frediansyah ◽

N. W. R. Martyasari ◽

B. K. Ilhami ◽

A. S. Abidin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Particle Size ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Ethanol Extract ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Particle Sizes ◽

Epicatechin Gallate ◽

Particle Size Reduction ◽

Phytochemical Composition

AbstractSample particle size is an important parameter in the solid–liquid extraction system of natural products for obtaining their bioactive compounds. This study evaluates the effect of sample particle size on the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of brown macroalgae Sargassum cristaefolium. The crude ethanol extract was extracted from dried powders of S.cristeafolium with various particle sizes (> 4000 µm, > 250 µm, > 125 µm, > 45 µm, and < 45 µm). The ethanolic extracts of S.cristaefolium were analysed for Total Phenolic Content (TPC), Total Flavonoid Content (TFC), phenolic compound concentration and antioxidant activities. The extract yield and phytochemical composition were more abundant in smaller particle sizes. Furthermore, the TPC (14.19 ± 2.08 mg GAE/g extract to 43.27 ± 2.56 mg GAE/g extract) and TFC (9.6 ± 1.8 mg QE/g extract to 70.27 ± 3.59 mg QE/g extract) values also significantly increased as particle sizes decreased. In addition, phenolic compounds epicatechin (EC), epicatechin gallate (ECG), epigallocatechin (EGC), and Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) concentration were frequently increased in samples of smaller particle sizes based on two-way ANOVA and Tukey’s multiple comparison analysis. These results correlate with the significantly stronger antioxidant activity in samples with smaller particle sizes. The smallest particle size (< 45 µm) demonstrated the strongest antioxidant activity based on DPPH, ABTS, hydroxyl assay and FRAP. In addition, ramp function graph evaluates the desired particle size for maximum phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity is 44 µm. In conclusion, current results show the importance of particle size reduction of macroalgae samples to increase the effectivity of its biological activity.

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Effects of Lactobacillus spp. on the phytochemical composition of juices from two varieties of Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck: ‘Tarocco’ and ‘Washington navel’

LWT ◽

10.1016/j.lwt.2020.109205 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 125 ◽

pp. 109205 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Salvatore Multari ◽

Ilaria Carafa ◽

Laura Barp ◽

Marco Caruso ◽

Concetta Licciardello ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Citrus Sinensis ◽

Phytochemical Composition ◽

Washington Navel ◽

Lactobacillus Spp

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Nano-evolution and protein-based enzymatic evolution predicts the novel types of natural product nanozyme of traditional Chinese medicine: cases of herbzymes of Taishan-Huangjing (Rhizoma polygonati) and Goji (Lycium chinense)

Nanoscale Advances ◽

10.1039/d1na00475a ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Guldan Nazarbek ◽

Aidana Kutzhanova ◽

Lazzat Nurtay ◽

Chenglin Mu ◽

Bexultan Kazybay ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Chinese Medicine ◽

Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽

Natural Product ◽

Enzyme Function ◽

The Novel ◽

Lycium Chinense ◽

Natural Protein

Nanozyme and natural product-derived herbzyme have been identified in different enzyme types simulating the natural protein-based enzyme function. How to explore and predict enzyme types of novel nanozyme when synthesized...

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Effect of electron beam irradiation on phytochemical composition, lipase activity and fatty acid of quinoa

Journal of Cereal Science ◽

10.1016/j.jcs.2021.103161 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 98 ◽

pp. 103161

Author(s):

Xiaohu Luo ◽

Zhihong Du ◽

Kai Yang ◽

Jing Wang ◽

Jing Zhou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Electron Beam ◽

Fatty Acid ◽

Lipase Activity ◽

Electron Beam Irradiation ◽

Beam Irradiation ◽

Phytochemical Composition

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Phytochemical Composition and Biological Activities of Scorzonera Species

International Journal of Molecular Sciences ◽

10.3390/ijms22105128 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (10) ◽

pp. 5128

Author(s):

Karolina Lendzion ◽

Agnieszka Gornowicz ◽

Krzysztof Bielawski ◽

Anna Bielawska

Keyword(s):

Biological Activities ◽

Folk Medicine ◽

Quinic Acid ◽

Hepatoprotective Activity ◽

Phytochemical Composition ◽

Starting Point ◽

Microbial Infections ◽

Bacteria And Fungi ◽

Bioactive Potential

The genus Scorzonera comprises nearly 200 species, naturally occurring in Europe, Asia, and northern parts of Africa. Plants belonging to the Scorzonera genus have been a significant part of folk medicine in Asia, especially China, Mongolia, and Turkey for centuries. Therefore, they have become the subject of research regarding their phytochemical composition and biological activity. The aim of this review is to present and assess the phytochemical composition, and bioactive potential of species within the genus Scorzonera. Studies have shown the presence of many bioactive compounds like triterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, flavonoids, or caffeic acid and quinic acid derivatives in extracts obtained from aerial and subaerial parts of the plants. The antioxidant and cytotoxic properties have been evaluated, together with the mechanism of anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and hepatoprotective activity. Scorzonera species have also been investigated for their activity against several bacteria and fungi strains. Despite mild cytotoxicity against cancer cell lines in vitro, the bioactive properties in wound healing therapy and the treatment of microbial infections might, in perspective, be the starting point for the research on Scorzonera species as active agents in medical products designed for miscellaneous skin conditions.

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Betaine, a component of Lycium chinense , enhances muscular endurance of mice and myogenesis of myoblasts

Food Science & Nutrition ◽

10.1002/fsn3.2466 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sang‐Soo Lee ◽

Yong‐An Kim ◽

Bokkee Eun ◽

Jayeon Yoo ◽

Eun‐Mi Kim ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Muscular Endurance ◽

Lycium Chinense

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