scholarly journals Traditional Uses, Bioactive Constituents, Biological Functions, and Safety Properties of Oviductus ranae as Functional Foods in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Zhang ◽  
Yifei Wang ◽  
Mingzhu Li ◽  
Shuyue Liu ◽  
Jialu Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Mineral Elements ◽  
Biological Functions ◽  
Safety Properties ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Traditional Uses ◽  
Crude Drugs ◽  
Oviductus Ranae

Oviductus ranae is an animal-based traditional Chinese material widely used as tonics in China for hundreds of years. Various bioactive components are present in OR including proteins, amino acids, steroids, fatty acids, phospholipids, nucleosides, vitamins, hydantoins, and mineral elements. These constituents exert a myriad of biological functions such as immunomodulatory, antioxidant, antifatigue, antiaging, estrogen-like, hepatoprotective, hypolipidemic, antiosteoporotic, antidepressant, antitumor, antitussive, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and antiasthmatic activities. Unlike other traditional Chinese crude drugs recorded in Chinese Pharmacopoeia, OR is seldom prescribed as medicine but often consumed as nutraceuticals to optimize health. In this review, the traditional uses, bioactive constituents, biological functions, and safety properties of OR as functional foods in China were summarized and discussed. It is expected that this review will provide useful information for anyone who is interested in OR.

scholarly journals Characterization of Fatty Acids, Polysaccharides, Amino Acids, and Minerals in Marine Macroalga Chaetomorpha crassa and Evaluation of Their Potentials in Skin Cosmetics

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (24) ◽  
pp. 7515
Author(s):  
Haresh S. Kalasariya ◽  
Nikunj B. Patel ◽  
Akanksha Yadav ◽  
Kahkashan Perveen ◽  
Virendra Kumar Yadav ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Marine Macroalgae ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Beauty Care ◽  
Marine Macroalga

Cosmetic industries are highly committed to finding natural sources of functional active constituents preferable to safer materials to meet consumers’ demands. Marine macroalgae have diversified bioactive constituents and possess potential benefits in beauty care products. Hence, the present study was carried out to characterize the biochemical profile of marine macroalga Chaetomorpha crassa by using different techniques for revealing its cosmetic potentials. In results, the FTIR study characterized the presence of different bioactive functional groups that are responsible for many skin-beneficial compounds whereas six and fifteen different important phycocompounds were found in GCMS analysis of ethanolic and methanolic extracts, respectively. In the saccharide profile of C. crassa, a total of eight different carbohydrate derivatives were determined by the HRLCMS Q-TOF technique, which showed wide varieties of cosmetic interest. In ICP AES analysis, Si was found to be highest whereas Cu was found to be lowest among other elements. A total of twenty-one amino acids were measured by the HRLCMS-QTOF technique, which revealed the highest amount of the amino acid, Aspartic acid (1207.45 nmol/mL) and tyrosine (106.77 nmol/mL) was found to be the lowest in amount among other amino acids. Their cosmetic potentials have been studied based on previous research studies. The incorporation of seaweed-based bioactive components in cosmetics has been extensively growing due to its skin health-promoting effects.

scholarly journals Preparation and Evaluation of Pan Bread Made with Wheat Flour and Psyllium Seeds for Obese Patients

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
G. S. El- Hadidy
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Mineral Elements ◽  
Partial Substitution ◽  
Loaf Volume ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Overall Acceptability ◽  
Seed Flour ◽  
Pan Bread ◽  
Significant Difference

In this covenant of functional foods, the world seeks for new healthier food products with appropriate proportions of bioactive constituents such as fiber, mineral elements, amino acids and phenols. The psyllium seed has good nutritional and pharmaceutical properties; therefore, its incorporation in pan bread could be beneficial in improving human health. In the current study, partial substitution of wheat flour (WF) with psyllium seed flour (PSF) at levels of 5%, 10% and 15% were carried out to investigate the rheology properties of dough, baking performance, proximate compositions and physical properties of the pan bread. Partial substitution of WF with PSF increased the water absorption, arrival time and developing time of dough (P ≤ 0.05), while, the dough extensibility was reduced. Also, elasticity and energy were increased by addition of PSF. Pan bread supplemented with PSF resulted in a reduction in quality in terms of specific loaf volume, while, weight was increased. PSF up to 15% could partially replace WF in pan bread; increase its nutritional value in terms of fiber, amino acids content and minerals, with only a small depreciation in the bread quality. Sensory evaluation showed that pan bread supplemented up to 15% PSF were acceptable to the panelists and there was significant difference in terms of appearance, crumb texture, crumb grain, crust color, taste, odor and overall acceptability compared to the control. The incorporation of PSF increased the minerals contents, amino acids contents and nutritional properties compared to the control (for pan bread).

scholarly journals Bioactive Compounds and Biological Functions of Garlic (Allium sativum L.)

Foods ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ao Shang ◽  
Shi-Yu Cao ◽  
Xiao-Yu Xu ◽  
Ren-You Gan ◽  
Guo-Yi Tang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Digestive System ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Allium Sativum ◽  
Diallyl Disulfide ◽  
Diallyl Trisulfide ◽  
Biological Functions ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Protective Properties ◽  
Sulfur Containing

Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is a widely consumed spice in the world. Garlic contains diverse bioactive compounds, such as allicin, alliin, diallyl sulfide, diallyl disulfide, diallyl trisulfide, ajoene, and S-allyl-cysteine. Substantial studies have shown that garlic and its bioactive constituents exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, immunomodulatory, cardiovascular protective, anticancer, hepatoprotective, digestive system protective, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, neuroprotective, and renal protective properties. In this review, the main bioactive compounds and important biological functions of garlic are summarized, highlighting and discussing the relevant mechanisms of actions. Overall, garlic is an excellent natural source of bioactive sulfur-containing compounds and has promising applications in the development of functional foods or nutraceuticals for the prevention and management of certain diseases.

scholarly journals Allium sativum, a potential phytopharmacological source of natural medicine for better health

2021 ◽  
Vol 06 (03) ◽  
pp. 220-232
Author(s):  
Bhushan R. Gudalwar ◽  
Minakshee G. Nimbalwar ◽  
Wrushali A. Panchale ◽  
Ashish B. Wadekar ◽  
Jagdish V. Manwar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Allium Sativum ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Natural Medicine ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Crude Drugs ◽  
Therapeutic Profile ◽  
Improve Health

Allium sativum, is a perennial flowering bulb which has been consumed worldwide as a functional food and known from thousands of years for its medicinal and culinary properties. Therapeutic potential of garlic is attributed to presence of its vital phytoconstituents. In present review, a complete therapeutic profile of drug is summarized by discussing its potential benefits highlighting the bioactive constituents. Phytoconstituents of crude drugs are used as antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, immunomodulatory, cardioprotective, anticancer, hepatoprotective, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, neuroprotective, etc. Thus, it could conclude that garlic is one of the superior natural sources of bioactive compounds and has promising applications in the development of functional foods and nutraceuticals to improve health, and to prevent chronic diseases in the human.

In vivo metabolizable branched poly(ester amide) based on inositol and amino acids as drug nanocarrier for cancer therapy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Wu ◽  
Qi-Juan Yuan ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
Jun Huang ◽  
Wei Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Property ◽  
Amino Acids ◽  
Amino Acid ◽  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Good Biocompatibility

Amino acid-based poly(ester amide) (PEA) has been utilized for various biomedical applications for its tunable mechanical property, good biocompatibility, and biodegradability. However, bioactive components have rarely been incorporated into the...

scholarly journals Human Milk Microbiota and Oligosaccharides: A Glimpse into Benefits, Diversity and Correlations

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1123
Author(s):  
Carole Ayoub Moubareck
Keyword(s):  
Human Milk ◽  
Maternal Diet ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Intestinal Barrier ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Genetic Significance ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Insight Into

Human milk represents a cornerstone for growth and development of infants, with extensive array of benefits. In addition to exceptionally nutritive and bioactive components, human milk encompasses a complex community of signature bacteria that helps establish infant gut microbiota, contributes to maturation of infant immune system, and competitively interferes with pathogens. Among bioactive constituents of milk, human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are particularly significant. These are non-digestible carbohydrates forming the third largest solid component in human milk. Valuable effects of HMOs include shaping intestinal microbiota, imparting antimicrobial effects, developing intestinal barrier, and modulating immune response. Moreover, recent investigations suggest correlations between HMOs and milk microbiota, with complex links possibly existing with environmental factors, genetics, geographical location, and other factors. In this review, and from a physiological and health implications perspective, milk benefits for newborns and mothers are highlighted. From a microbiological perspective, a focused insight into milk microbiota, including origins, diversity, benefits, and effect of maternal diet is presented. From a metabolic perspective, biochemical, physiological, and genetic significance of HMOs, and their probable relations to milk microbiota, are addressed. Ongoing research into mechanistic processes through which the rich biological assets of milk promote development, shaping of microbiota, and immunity is tackled.

scholarly journals Physical and chemical characteristics and fatty acids composition of seeds oil isolated from Camelina sativa (L) cultivated in Mongolia

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 80-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
B Chantsalnyam ◽  
Ch Otgonbayar ◽  
O Enkhtungalag ◽  
P Odonmajig
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Mineral Elements ◽  
Camelina Sativa ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Oilseed Crop ◽  
Fatty Acids Composition ◽  
Physical And Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Physical And Chemical

Camelina sativa L is a cruciferous oilseed plant. This plant is cultivated as an oilseed crop mainly in Europe and in North America and over the past years the cultivation has arranged in our country. The analyzed oil is obtained from the seeds of Camelina sativa L, growing in Bornuur, Tuv province. The goal of this study was to determine the physical and chemical characteristics and fatty acids composition of Camelina sativa L seed oil cultivated in Mongolia. According to our analysis total lipid was determined 38.52 %, moisture 4.80 % and total mineral elements 4.02 %, respectively. Mineral elements in Camelina sativa L seeds contain calcium (0.56 %), phosphorous (1.22 %), potassium (1.39 %), magnesium (0.53 %) in dominated amounts; iron, zinc, manganese and copper in trace amounts. Eight nonessential amino acids in seeds of this plant with total amount of 75.9 % were identified; phenylalanine was detected in highest amount among the all identified amino acids, while lysine, tryptophan and arginine are followed. The following characteristics in Camelina sativa seeds oil were determined. The refractive index was 1.4774 at 20°C, the peroxide value of fresh oil was 0.03 meq H2O2 /kg, saponification value 185.8 mg KOH/g, iodine value 143.33 g J2 and acidic value 6.27 mg KOH /g. Carotenoid was determined as 16.77 mg %, by spectrometry in Camelina sativa seeds oil. The analysis of fatty acids composition showed that there are 12.5 % saturated and 87.5 % unsaturated fatty acids. In particular, oleic acid (C18:1) 14.0 %, linoleic acid (C18:2) 9.0 %, α-linolenic acid (C18:3) 10.5 % and gondoic acid (C20:1) 32.8 %, were composed the major part of unsaturated fatty acids. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5564/mjc.v14i0.205 Mongolian Journal of Chemistry 14 (40), 2013, p80-83

scholarly journals ARMC Subfamily: Structures, Functions, Evolutions, Interactions, and Diseases

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yutao Huang ◽  
Zijian Jiang ◽  
Xiangyu Gao ◽  
Peng Luo ◽  
Xiaofan Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Signal Transduction ◽  
Amino Acids ◽  
Cell Adhesion ◽  
Tandem Repeats ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
The Other ◽  
Biological Functions ◽  
Armadillo Repeat ◽  
The One ◽  
Similar Domain

Armadillo repeat-containing proteins (ARMCs) are widely distributed in eukaryotes and have important influences on cell adhesion, signal transduction, mitochondrial function regulation, tumorigenesis, and other processes. These proteins share a similar domain consisting of tandem repeats approximately 42 amino acids in length, and this domain constitutes a substantial platform for the binding between ARMCs and other proteins. An ARMC subfamily, including ARMC1∼10, ARMC12, and ARMCX1∼6, has received increasing attention. These proteins may have many terminal regions and play a critical role in various diseases. On the one hand, based on their similar central domain of tandem repeats, this ARMC subfamily may function similarly to other ARMCs. On the other hand, the unique domains on their terminals may cause these proteins to have different functions. Here, we focus on the ARMC subfamily (ARMC1∼10, ARMC12, and ARMCX1∼6), which is relatively conserved in vertebrates and highly conserved in mammals, particularly primates. We review the structures, biological functions, evolutions, interactions, and related diseases of the ARMC subfamily, which involve more than 30 diseases and 40 bypasses, including interactions and relationships between more than 100 proteins and signaling molecules. We look forward to obtaining a clearer understanding of the ARMC subfamily to facilitate further in-depth research and treatment of related diseases.

scholarly journals Molecules and Functions of Cornus officinalis Bark Volatiles

2018 ◽  
pp. 828
Author(s):  
Wanxi Peng
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Pharmacological Effects ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Medicinal Material ◽  
Cornus Officinalis ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Made In

Cornus officinalis Sieb. et Zucc is a traditional Chinese valuable medicinal material. Clinically, it is customary to use ripe fruits from which seeds have been removed for medicinal purposes. The pulp contains 16 amino acids and a large number of essential elements for the human body. In recent years, with the expansion of the application of cornus officinalis, its pharmacological and pharmacological effects have been increasingly studied. At present, significant achievements have been made in the study of the bioactive components of cornus officinalis. The research of these achievements has been based on the research of the fruit of cornus officinalis. The study of branches or bark of cornus officinalis is very rare. With the fruit of cornus officinalis getting more and more attention, in order to solve the problem of the shortage of cornus officinalis fruit in the market, in this paper, starting from the study of bark of cornus officinalis, TGA-DTG and PY-GC-MS analysis methods were used to study the weight loss and pyrolysis of cornus officinalis bark, providing a basis for more fully utilizing cornus officinalis resources. With reference.

scholarly journals A Review of the Phytochemistry, Traditional Uses and Antibacterial Potential of Psidium guajava

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 2506-2514
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Psidium Guajava ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Traditional Uses ◽  
The Family ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Reliable Knowledge ◽  
Important Drug ◽  
Antibacterial Potential

Psidium guajava is a tropical evergreen tree. It belongs to the family Myrtaceae that consists of about 133 genera and approximately 3800 species worldwide. This plant is mainly found in South Africa, North Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia. Psidium guajava is mainly a nutritional plant, but it also shows various biological activities. An array of bioactive constituents, viz; glycosides, terpenoids, tannins, alkaloids, steroids, saponins, amino acids, anthraquinones, proteins, flavonoids, and phenols, etc. have been isolated from Psidium guajava. These phytochemicals are well known for their biological activities, including antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal, etc. The present work has been performed to gather data about the traditional uses, important phytochemicals, and antibacterial efficiency of Psidium guajava. Many pharmacological studies have demonstrated its antibacterial potential against various important drug resistive pathogens. We invite researchers' attention to carry out detailed antibacterial studies on this valuable plant species to provide reliable knowledge to the patients and discover more novel compounds for the development of new drugs with fewer side effects compared to conventional medicines.

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