Preparation and Characterization of β-Carotene Nanodispersions Prepared by Solvent Displacement Technique

Recent evidences suggest that gut microbiota plays an important role in regulating physiological and metabolic activities of pregnant sows, and β-carotene has a potentially positive effect on reproduction, but the impact of β-carotene on gut microbiota in pregnant sows remains unknown. This study aimed to explore the effect and mechanisms of β-carotene on the reproductive performance of sows from the aspect of gut microbiota. A total of 48 hybrid pregnant sows (Landrace × Yorkshire) with similar parity were randomly allocated into three groups (n = 16) and fed with a basal diet or a diet containing 30 or 90 mg/kg of β-carotene from day 90 of gestation until parturition. Dietary supplementation of 30 or 90 mg/kg β-carotene increased the number of live birth to 11.82 ± 1.54 and 12.29 ± 2.09, respectively, while the control group was 11.00 ± 1.41 (P = 0.201). Moreover, β-carotene increased significantly the serum nitric oxide (NO) level and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity (P < 0.05). Characterization of fecal microbiota revealed that 90 mg/kg β-carotene increased the diversity of the gut flora (P < 0.05). In particular, β-carotene decreased the relative abundance of Firmicutes including Lachnospiraceae AC2044 group, Lachnospiraceae NK4B4 group and Ruminococcaceae UCG-008, but enriched Proteobacteria including Bilophila and Sutterella, and Actinobacteria including Corynebacterium and Corynebacterium 1 which are related to NO synthesis. These data demonstrated that dietary supplementation of β-carotene may increase antioxidant enzyme activity and NO, an important vasodilator to promote the neonatal blood circulation, through regulating gut microbiota in sows.

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THE CHARGE TRANSFER COMPLEX BETWEEN β-CAROTENE AND IODINE. II. CHARACTERIZATION OF COMPLEX1

The Journal of Physical Chemistry ◽

10.1021/j100806a052 ◽

1963 ◽

Vol 67 (12) ◽

pp. 2725-2728 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

J. H. Lupinski

Keyword(s):

Charge Transfer ◽

Charge Transfer Complex ◽

Β Carotene

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Isolation and characterization of cDNAs encoding β-carotene hydroxylase in Citrus

Plant Science ◽

10.1016/s0168-9452(01)00511-8 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 161 (5) ◽

pp. 1005-1010 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

In-Jung Kim ◽

Kyong-Cheol Ko ◽

Chan-Shick Kim ◽

Won-Il Chung

Keyword(s):

Isolation And Characterization ◽

Β Carotene

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Characterization of Striga-Resistant Yellow-Orange Maize Hybrids for Bioactive, Carbohydrate, and Pasting Properties

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems ◽

10.3389/fsufs.2020.585865 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

Author(s):

Abdulazeez Olamilekan Elemosho ◽

Emmanuel Anyachukwu Irondi ◽

Emmanuel Oladeji Alamu ◽

Emmanuel Oladipipo Ajani ◽

Busie Maziya-Dixon ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pasting Properties ◽

Free Sugar ◽

Bioactive Constituents ◽

Potential Health ◽

Maize Hybrids ◽

Yellow Orange ◽

Food Applications ◽

Pasting Temperature ◽

Β Carotene

Understanding the bioactive constituents and physicochemical components in cereals can provide insights into their potential health benefits and food applications. This study evaluated some bioactive constituents, carbohydrate profiles and pasting properties of 16 Striga-resistant hybrids, with yellow-orange kernel color and semi-flint to flint kernel texture, grown in two replications at two field locations in Nigeria. Carotenoids were quantified using HPLC, while other analyses were carried out using standard laboratory methods. The ranges of major carotenoids (μg/g) across the two locations varied from 2.6 to 9.6 for lutein, from 2.1 to 9.7 for zeaxanthin, from 0.8 to 2.9 for β-cryptoxanthin, from 1.4 to 4.1 for β-carotene; with total xanthophylls and provitamin A carotenoids (pVAC) ranging from 5.4 to 17.1 and 1.4 to 4.1 μg/g, respectively. Tannins content ranged from 2.1 to 7.3 mg/g, while phytate ranged from 0.4 to 7.1%. Starch, free sugar, amylose and amylopectin ranged from 40.1 to 88.9%, 1.09 to 6.5%, 15.0 to 34.1%, and 65.9 to 85.0%, respectively. Peak and final viscosities ranged from 57.8 to 114.9 and 120.3 to 261.6 Rapid Visco Units (RVU), respectively. Total xanthophylls, β-carotene, tannins, phytate, sugar, amylose and amylopectin levels, as well as peak and final viscosities, varied significantly (p < 0.05) across the hybrids. Amylose was significantly correlated (p < 0.05) with total xanthophylls, β-carotene, pVAC, phytate and pasting temperature (r = 0.3, 0.3, 0.4, 0.3, 0.3, respectively), but starch significantly correlated with tannins (r = 0.3). Hence, the Striga-resistant yellow-orange maize hybrids have a good combination of bioactive constituents, carbohydrate profile and pasting properties, which are partly influenced by hybrid.

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Characterization of crtRB1 Gene Polymorphism and β-Carotene Content in Maize Landraces Originated From North Eastern Himalayan Region (NEHR) of India

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems ◽

10.3389/fsufs.2020.00078 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

Author(s):

Senthil Natesan ◽

Thangjam Surchandra Singh ◽

Thirusenduraselvi Duraisamy ◽

Neelima Chandrasekharan ◽

Sarankumar Chandran ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Gene Polymorphism ◽

Himalayan Region ◽

Carotene Content ◽

North Eastern ◽

Maize Landraces ◽

Eastern Himalayan Region ◽

Β Carotene

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Biflavonoids from the Unripe Fruits of Clusia Paralicola and their Antioxidant Activity

Natural Product Communications ◽

10.1177/1934578x1200701215 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 7 (12) ◽

pp. 1934578X1200701 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Rafaela Ferreira Oliveira ◽

Celso Amorim Camara ◽

Maria de Fátima Agra ◽

Tania Maria Sarmento Silva

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Linoleic Acid ◽

Spectral Data ◽

2D Nmr ◽

Cd Spectra ◽

Total Extract ◽

Isolation And Characterization ◽

Β Carotene ◽

Unripe Fruits

Investigation of the green fruits of Clusia paralicola (Clusiaceae) led to the isolation and characterization of two 3,8″-biflavonoids, 2R, 3S, 2″R, 3″R-GB1-7″- O-β-glucoside (1) and 2R, 3S, 2″R, 3,8″-binaringenin-7″-O-β-glucoside (2), together with four known compounds: β-sitosterol, stigmasterol, β-amyrin, and epicatechin. The structures were established from the IR, LC-ESI-MS and NMR spectral data, including 2D-NMR experiments. The absolute configurations of 1 and 2 were determined by CD spectra. The total extract and the biflavonoids demonstrated significant antioxidant activity in DPPH, ABTS, and β-carotene/linoleic acid tests.

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ChemInform Abstract: SEPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF β-CAROTENE ISOMERS

Chemischer Informationsdienst ◽

10.1002/chin.198214073 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 13 (14) ◽

Author(s):

M. VECCHI ◽

G. ENGLERT ◽

R. MAURER ◽

V. MEDUNA

Keyword(s):

Β Carotene

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Biochemical Characterization of Traditional Varieties of Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) of the Campania Region, Southern Italy

Antioxidants ◽

10.3390/antiox9060556 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 556 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Florinda Fratianni ◽

Antonio d’Acierno ◽

Autilia Cozzolino ◽

Patrizia Spigno ◽

Riccardo Riccardi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Ascorbic Acid ◽

Biochemical Characterization ◽

Principal Component ◽

Sweet Pepper ◽

Total Polyphenols ◽

Campania Region ◽

Polyphenol Profile ◽

Red Variety ◽

Β Carotene

Bioactive compounds of different Campania native sweet pepper varieties were evaluated. Polyphenols ranged between 1.37 mmol g−1 and 3.42 mmol g−1, β-carotene was abundant in the red variety “Cazzone” (7.05 μg g−1). Yellow and red varieties showed a content of ascorbic acid not inferior to 0.82 mg g−1, while in some green varieties the presence of ascorbic acid was almost inconsistent. Interrelationships between the parameters analyzed and the varieties showed that ascorbic acid could represent the factor mostly influencing the antioxidant activity. Polyphenol profile was different among the varieties, with a general prevalence of acidic phenols in yellow varieties and of flavonoids in red varieties. Principal Component Analysis, applied to ascorbic acid, total polyphenols and β-carotene, revealed that two of the green varieties (“Friariello napoletano” and “Friariello Sigaretta”) were well clustered and that the yellow variety “Corno di capra” showed similarity with the green varieties, in particular with “Friariello Nocerese”. This was confirmed by the interrelationships applied to polyphenol composition, which let us to light on a clustering of several red and yellow varieties, and that mainly the yellow ”Corno di capra” was closer to the green varieties of “Friariello”.

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