Growth dynamics, lipid composition, and (β-carotene content in cells of Dunaliella viridis Teod. under cultivation in different types of photobioreactors

1999 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 31-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. I. Bozhkov ◽  
N. G. Menzyanova
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Composition ◽  
Growth Dynamics ◽  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Dunaliella Viridis ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
Different Types ◽  
In Cells

Retinol and beta carotene content of indigenous raw and home-prepared foods in Northeast Thailand

1999 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pongtorn Sungpuag ◽  
Sommai Tangchitpianvit ◽  
Uraiporn Chittchang ◽  
Emorn Wasantwisut
Keyword(s):  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Northeast Thailand ◽  
Carotene Content

Vitamins A, C, and E and beta-Carotene Content in Seeds of Seven Species of Vicia L.

2005 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 487-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmet SAHIN ◽  
Yasar KIRAN ◽  
Fikret KARATAS ◽  
Senem SONMEZ
Keyword(s):  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Carotene Content

scholarly journals Changes in biologically active substances of stone fruits under the influence of low temperatures

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 06017
Author(s):  
Irina Sobol ◽  
Ludmila Rodionova ◽  
Ludmila Donchenko ◽  
Artem Stepovoy
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperatures ◽  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Biologically Active Substances ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
Plum Varieties ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Active Substances ◽  
Acid Reduction ◽  
Pectin Substances

Sufficient consumption of natural biologically active substances (BAS) – vitamins, dietary fiber, mineral compounds – reduces the risk of developing diseases associated with negative external factors. A large number of BAS are contained in the cherry plum fruits. Cherry plum is characterized by storage short term, during which quality changes are possible. Studies have been conducted on the low temperatures effect the change of BAS in cherry plum fruits. Studied objects were five cherry plum varieties grown in the Russian southern regions – Dinnaya, Zhemchuzhina, Obilnaya, Puteshestvennitsa, Neberdzhayskaya ranyaya. It was found that during storage, the physical and chemical parameters change slightly, the dry substances content decreases (within 1.3-3.2 %), sugars (5.5-7.0 %), the total acids content increases (2.8 3.3 %). The BAS content slight decrease during storage does not significantly affect the nutritional value of cherry plum fruits. The ascorbic acid reduction is 9.8-17.3 %, the anthocyanins content decreases on average from 16.9 to 19.7 %, the beta-carotene content decreases by 8.7-14.8 %, the reduction level of pectin substances is 15.75-22.2 %. Thus, the freezing method application allows to preserve valuable BAS in cherry plum fruits and use them in the future as a basis for the production of functional food products.

Effect of processing on beta-carotene content in forest green leafy vegetables consumed by tribals of south India

2003 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
P. Rajyalakshmi ◽  
K. Venkata Lakshmi ◽  
T.V.N. Padmavathi ◽  
V. Suneetha
Keyword(s):  
South India ◽  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
Green Leafy Vegetables

scholarly journals Polyphenolic composition and invitro evaluation of radical scavenging and anti diabetic properties of Canthium parviflorum

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 1056-1061
Author(s):  
Azhagu Saravana Babu P ◽  
Vajiha Aafrin B ◽  
Renuka V ◽  
Shalini Priyanga C ◽  
Pooja D ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
Polyphenolic Composition ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
Nutritional Compounds ◽  
Radical Scavenging Properties

The main objective of the present study was to investigate the nutraceutical properties of the bioactive components from the extracts of Canthium parviflorum seeds (CPS). The anti-oxidant property of CPS extracts was carried out by estimating the total phenolic, flavonoid contents, flavonols, flavonols and radical scavenging properties. The results of these findings show that the aqueous extract of CPS rich in polyphenols (87.5 ± 0.2 mg GAE /g) and flavonoids (50.1 ± 0.2 mg QE/g) compounds than organic extracts. The effective inhibitory activity of CPS against α- amylase and α- glucosidases enzyme related to type- 2 diabetes was evaluated and compared. The aqueous extract was exhibited the maximum α-amylase and β-glucosidase inhibition of 91.1 ± 0.4 and 90.5 ± 0.1 % respectively. The seed extracts show a maximum of 25.5 % of protein and 6.4 mg/100g of zinc. The seed extract was exhibited maximum anti-oxidant property with beta carotene content of 5.4 mg/100 g of seed. The present work may be the platform to use to develop high-value nutritional compounds by unutilized plant materials. The natural anti-oxidant and polyphenols present in the extracts were showed great nutraceutical value, and it may be used to develop nutraceutical to enhance a healthy diet.

beta-Carotene is Accumulated, Metabolized, and Possibly Converted to Retinol in Human Breast Carcinoma Cells (MCF-7)

2004 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 171-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torres ◽  
Borojevic ◽  
Trugo
Keyword(s):  
Breast Carcinoma ◽  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Human Breast Carcinoma ◽  
Breast Carcinoma Cell Line ◽  
Human Breast ◽  
Cell Extracts ◽  
Human Breast Carcinoma Cells ◽  
Dose Dependent ◽  
Mcf 7 ◽  
In Cells

The aims of the present study were to investigate the uptake, accumulation, and metabolism of beta-carotene by the human breast carcinoma cell line MCF-7. Beta-carotene uptake was time- and dose-dependent, and independent of cell polarity. Beta-carotene accumulation in cells was linear as a function of its concentration in medium (1.3–4.1 mumol/L). It was accompanied by increasing amounts of retinol, which accumulated in cells following a sigmoid pattern, and by other four putative metabolites. Beta-apocarotenals, epoxides, endoperoxides, retinal, retinoic acid, and retinyl esters were not detected in cell extracts. Beta-carotene and its metabolites did not induce alterations in cell morphology or subcellular localization of epithelial mucins. Beta-carotene and retinol were released from cells that had previously accumulated beta-carotene, and were further incubated in beta-carotene- and retinol-free medium, but intracellular retinol content remained constant whereas b-carotene decreased. In conclusion, beta-carotene added to culture medium in physiological concentrations (1–6 mumol/L) is taken up and metabolized in MCF-7 cells, and is possibly converted to retinol.

Serum Retinol of Chadian Nomadic Pastoralist Women in Relation to their Livestocks’ Milk Retinol and beta-Carotene Content

2002 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 221-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jakob Zinsstag ◽  
Esther Schelling ◽  
Saada Daoud ◽  
Josef Schierle ◽  
Peter Hofmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Human Serum ◽  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Cow Milk ◽  
Serum Retinol ◽  
Carotene Content ◽  
Nomadic Pastoralists ◽  
Fresh Vegetables ◽  
Nomadic Pastoralist

Human serum retinol and livestock milk retinol levels were assessed as part of a study on the health status of Chadian nomadic pastoralists and their livestock in close partnership between Chadian public health and livestock institutions. Of the examined women (n = 99), 43% were moderately retinol-deficient (0.35 mol/L < × < 0.7 mol/L 95% CI; 33–54%), and 17% severely retinol-deficient (< 0.35 mol/L 95% CI; 10–26 %). None of the interviewed women (n = 87) reported the consumption of fruit, and only two of fresh vegetables were reported consumed in the past 24 hours. Milk is the almost exclusive source of vitamin A for these populations. Goats (n = 6) had the highest average milk retinol level (329 ± 84 mug/kg [mean ± SEM]), followed by cattle (n = 25; 247 ± 32 mug/kg), and camels (n = 12; 120 ± 18 mug/kg). Milk retinol levels did not differ between the rainy and dry seasons. Human serum retinol depends significantly on livestock milk retinol levels (partial slope 0.23; 95% CI: 0.008–0.47). Our study supports the use of goat and cow milk as an important source of vitamin A in pastoral nomadic settings. However, the levels still require to be complemented further by promoting green leafy vegetables, fruits, and supplements.

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