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 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 Histochemical and Phytochemical Analysis of Medicinally Important Plants

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
B. K. Sushma ◽  
K. S. Ashalatha ◽  
Preetam Ray ◽  
H. R. Raveesha
Keyword(s):  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Root Extract ◽  
Vascular Bundles ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Phytochemical Studies ◽  
Maximum Content

The present study was aimed to investigate the histochemical and phytochemical studies of four important medicinal plants. Leaf, stem and root sections were examined for alkaloid, protein and phenolic tests. Methanolic extracts of leaf, stem and root were analysed for the phytochemical screening of major bioactive constituents. Histochemical analysis reveals the presence of alkaloids, phenols and proteins in epidermis, cortex and vascular bundles of root, stem and leaf. Preliminary phytochemical analysis showed the presence of alkaloids, tannins, phenols, flavonoids, steroids, saponins, terpenoids, coumarins, quinone and proteins. The root extract of Catharanthus roseus recorded maximum content of phenols compared to other extracts. Costus pictus root and leaf extracts exhibited a significant amount of flavonoids and tannins respectively. Further studies were focused on isolation and characterization of each plant compounds.

scholarly journals Health Promoting Properties of Cereal Vinegars

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 344
Author(s):  
Panagiotis Kandylis ◽  
Argyro Bekatorou ◽  
Dimitra Dimitrellou ◽  
Iris Plioni ◽  
Kanella Giannopoulou
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Organic Acids ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Production Method ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Barley Malt ◽  
Health Promoting

Vinegar has been used for its health promoting properties since antiquity. Nowadays, these properties are investigated, scientifically documented, and highlighted. The health benefits of vinegar have been associated with the presence of a variety of bioactive components such as acetic acid and other organic acids, phenolic compounds, amino acids, carotenoids, phytosterols, vitamins, minerals, and alkaloids, etc. These components are known to induce responses in the human body, such as antioxidant, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, antitumor, antiobesity, antihypertensive, and anti-inflammatory effects. The diversity and levels of bioactive components in vinegars depend on the raw material and the production method used. Cereal vinegars, which are more common in the Asia-Pacific region, are usually made from rice, although other cereals, such as millet, sorghum, barley, malt, wheat, corn, rye, oats, bran and chaff, are also used. A variety of bioactive components, such as organic acids, polyphenols, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, alkaloids, melanoidins, butenolides, and specific compounds such as γ-oryzanol, tetramethylpyrazine, γ-aminobutyric acid, etc., have been associated with the health properties of cereal vinegars. In this work, the bioactive components and the related health effects of cereal vinegars are reviewed, and the most recent scientific literature is presented and discussed.

scholarly journals Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Compounds in Nutmeg (Myristica Fragrans) Pericarp as Determined by in vitro Assays

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1501000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chuan-Rui Zhang ◽  
Ettannil Jayashree ◽  
Paramasivam Suresh Kumar ◽  
Muraleedharan G. Nair
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Assays ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Myristica Fragrans ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Cox 2 ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Cox 1

Nutmeg, Myristica fragrans, is known for its culinary and medicinal values. The nutmeg pericarp, abundant during the production of the seed, is also used in food and beverage preparations. In this study, the pericarp of M. fragrans was evaluated for its bioactive components using in vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory assays. The hexane, ethyl acetate and methanolic extracts inhibited lipid peroxidation (LPO) by 82.5, 70.1 and 73.2%, and cyclooxygenase enzymes COX-1 by 44, 44 and 42% and COX-2 by 47, 41 and 36%, respectively, at 100 μg/mL. The bioassay-guided purifications of extracts yielded 20 compounds belonged to neolignans (0.13%), phenylpropanoids (0.28%), phenolic aldehyde (0.35%), triterpenoids (0.06%), triglycerides (0.20%), sugars (10.2%) and steroids (0.49%). Pure isolates 1–5 inhibited LPO by 70–99% and 3–12 inhibited COX-1 and -2 enzymes by 37–49%. This is the first report on the bioassay-guided characterization of constituents in nutmeg pericarp. Our results support the medicinal claims of nutmeg pericarp.

scholarly journals Edible Rhus tripartita fruit as source of health-promoting compounds: characterization of bioactive components and antioxidant properties

2019 ◽  
Vol 245 (12) ◽  
pp. 2641-2654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imen Abcha ◽  
Paula Criado ◽  
Stephane Salmieri ◽  
Hanen Najjaa ◽  
Hiroko Isoda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Health Promoting

scholarly journals Potential Health Benefits of Plant Food-Derived Bioactive Components: An Overview

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 839
Author(s):  
Mrinal Samtiya ◽  
Rotimi E. Aluko ◽  
Tejpal Dhewa ◽  
José Manuel Moreno-Rojas
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Intestinal Barrier ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Plant Foods ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Bioactive Ingredients

Plant foods are consumed worldwide due to their immense energy density and nutritive value. Their consumption has been following an increasing trend due to several metabolic disorders linked to non-vegetarian diets. In addition to their nutritive value, plant foods contain several bioactive constituents that have been shown to possess health-promoting properties. Plant-derived bioactive compounds, such as biologically active proteins, polyphenols, phytosterols, biogenic amines, carotenoids, etc., have been reported to be beneficial for human health, for instance in cases of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes, as well as for people with gut, immune function, and neurodegenerative disorders. Previous studies have reported that bioactive components possess antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties, in addition to improving intestinal barrier functioning etc., which contribute to their ability to mitigate the pathological impact of various human diseases. This review describes the bioactive components derived from fruit, vegetables, cereals, and other plant sources with health promoting attributes, and the mechanisms responsible for the bioactive properties of some of these plant components. This review mainly compiles the potential of food derived bioactive compounds, providing information for researchers that may be valuable for devising future strategies such as choosing promising bioactive ingredients to make functional foods for various non-communicable disorders.

Post-proline endopeptidase, further characterization of the enzyme from pig kidneys

1984 ◽  
Vol 49 (8) ◽  
pp. 1846-1853 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karel Hauzer ◽  
Tomislav Barth ◽  
Linda Servítová ◽  
Karel Jošt
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Aspartic Acid ◽  
Ion Exchange Chromatography ◽  
Exchange Chromatography ◽  
Relative Molecular Mass ◽  
Enzyme Molecule ◽  
Thiol Compounds ◽  
Modified Method ◽  
N Terminus

A post-proline endopeptidase (EC 3.4.21.26) was isolated from pig kidneys using a modified method described earlier. The enzyme was further purified by ion exchange chromatography on DEAE-Sephacel. The final product contained about 95% of post-proline endopeptidase. The enzyme molecule consisted of one peptide chain with a relative molecular mass of 65 600 to 70 000, containing a large proportion of acidic and alifatic amino acids (glutamic acid, aspartic acid and leucine) and the N-terminus was formed by aspartic acid or asparagine. In order to prevent losses of enzyme activity, thiol compounds has to be added.

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