scholarly journals Zanthoxylum Genus as Potential Source of Bioactive Compounds

10.5772/26037 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Oscar Javier Patino ◽  
R. Juliet Angelica Prieto ◽  
S. Luis Enrique Cuc
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Potential Source

scholarly journals Microalgae for High-Value Products Towards Human Health and Nutrition

Marine Drugs ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ines Barkia ◽  
Nazamid Saari ◽  
Schonna R. Manning
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Commercial Production ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Scale Growth ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Common Problems

Microalgae represent a potential source of renewable nutrition and there is growing interest in algae-based dietary supplements in the form of whole biomass, e.g., Chlorella and Arthrospira, or purified extracts containing omega-3 fatty acids and carotenoids. The commercial production of bioactive compounds from microalgae is currently challenged by the biorefinery process. This review focuses on the biochemical composition of microalgae, the complexities of mass cultivation, as well as potential therapeutic applications. The advantages of open and closed growth systems are discussed, including common problems encountered with large-scale growth systems. Several methods are used for the purification and isolation of bioactive compounds, and many products from microalgae have shown potential as antioxidants and treatments for hypertension, among other health conditions. However, there are many unknown algal metabolites and potential impurities that could cause harm, so more research is needed to characterize strains of interest, improve overall operation, and generate safe, functional products.

Phenolic compounds in rosemary as potential source of bioactive compounds against colorectal cancer: In situ absorption and metabolism study

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 202-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Álvaro Fernández-Ochoa ◽  
Isabel Borrás-Linares ◽  
Almudena Pérez-Sánchez ◽  
Enrique Barrajón-Catalán ◽  
Isabel González-Álvarez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Metabolism Study ◽  
In Situ Absorption

Olea europaea as Potential Source of Bioactive Compounds for Diseases Prevention

2018 ◽  
pp. 389-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nassima Talhaoui ◽  
Najla Trabelsi ◽  
Amani Taamalli ◽  
Vito Verardo ◽  
Ana Maria Gómez-Caravaca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Olea Europaea ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Olea Europaéa

scholarly journals Nutritional and Bioactive Compounds in Mexican Lupin Beans Species: A Mini-Review

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1785 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Alberto Ruiz-López ◽  
Lucia Barrientos-Ramírez ◽  
Pedro Macedonio García-López ◽  
Elia Herminia Valdés-Miramontes ◽  
Juan Francisco Zamora-Natera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Fiber ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Wild Species ◽  
Lupinus Albus ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Lupinus Luteus ◽  
Nutritional Content ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Lupinus Mutabilis

As a source of bioactive compounds, species of the genus Lupinus are interesting legumes from a nutritional point of view. Although wild species are abundant and represent a potential source of nutrients and biologically active compounds, most research has focused on domesticated and semi-domesticated species, such as Lupinus angustifolius, Lupinus albus, Lupinus luteus, and Lupinus mutabilis. Therefore, in this review, we focus on recent research conducted on the wild Lupinus species of Mexico. The nutritional content of these species is characterized (similar to those of the domesticated species), including proteins (isolates), lipids, minerals, dietary fiber, and bioactive compounds, such as oligosaccharides, flavonoids, and alkaloids.

A study on natural luffa seed oil as a potential source of polymers and bioactive compounds

2021 ◽  
Vol 171 ◽  
pp. 113895
Author(s):  
Jinlong Zhang ◽  
Shanshan Wu ◽  
Runmin Xu ◽  
Chenxin Wang ◽  
Chuangye Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Seed Oil ◽  
Potential Source

Cymbopogon citratusindustrial waste as a potential source of bioactive compounds

2014 ◽  
Vol 95 (13) ◽  
pp. 2652-2659 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filipa Tavares ◽  
Gustavo Costa ◽  
Vera Francisco ◽  
Joana Liberal ◽  
Artur Figueirinha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Potential Source

scholarly journals Native fruits of Peru as a potential source of nutrients, bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity in the nutritional requirements of vulnerable groups

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 421-440
Author(s):  
Antonio Obregón La Rosa ◽  
Garbiña Talledo Rodríguez ◽  
Rember Pinedo Taco
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Geometric Mean ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Nutritional Requirements ◽  
Nutritional Requirement ◽  
Dietary Reference Intake ◽  
Andean Region ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Average Contribution

The Andean region has a great variety of native species, which can satisfy a large part of the daily nutritional requirements, necessary for vulnerable populations, due to their high nutrient content. In this work, the physicochemical characterization of three types of native fruits from the Andean region of Peru was carried out: Aguaymanto (Physalis peruviana), yellow pitahaya (Selenericeus megalanthus) and Quito (Solanum quitoense), the potential of nutrients, the bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacity and was compared with the nutritional requirement of vulnerable groups (older adults, pregnant mothers and lactating mothers). For each vulnerable group, the average contribution of the fruits and the theoretical average contribution of a five-day diet were contrasted with the IDR10, which represents 10 % of the total requirement of the Dietary Reference Intake (IDR) considering that the consumption of the fruit represents 10 % of the total food intake per day. To test the hypothesis, a global index was determined as a function of desirability, determined from the geometric mean of the indices of physical-chemical, nutritional, bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity of the studied fruits. The non-parametric statistical method of Kruskal Wallis was used with a significant level of 5 %, significantly verifying (p≤ 0.05) that the content of the components of the native fruits represent a potential source of nutrients, bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity in the nutritional requirements of vulnerable groups.

scholarly journals Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) Leaves and Seed as a Potential Source of the Bioactive Compounds: Effects of Various Extraction Solvents on Biological Properties

Life ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Adnan ◽  
Ki Kwang Oh ◽  
Md Obyedul Kalam Azad ◽  
Myung Hwan Shin ◽  
Myeong-Hyeon Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Extraction Yield ◽  
Hibiscus Cannabinus ◽  
Human Lung Cancer ◽  
Optimum Dose ◽  
Water Solvent ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Cancer Activity

Hibiscus cannabinus (Kenaf) is a potential source of bioactive constituents and natural antioxidant. The current study determined the impact of various solvents on extraction yield, recovery of polyphenol and flavonoid, antioxidant, anticancer, and antibacterial properties of Kenaf leaves and seed. The powder of leaves and seed was separately extracted with n-hexane, ethyl acetate, ethanol, and water solvent. Among them, the ethanol extract of leaves and seed showed the highest extraction yield, and their GC-MS analysis revealed a total of 55 and 14 bioactive compounds, respectively. The total polyphenols (TP) and flavonoids (TF) content were quantified by a spectrophotometric technique where water extracts displayed a noteworthy amount of TP and TF content compared to other extracts. A similar demonstration was noticed in antioxidant activity, evaluated by DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) and hydrogen peroxide scavenging capacity. In addition, cytotoxicity and anti-lung cancer activity were identified against mouse embryonic fibroblast (NIH3T3) and human lung cancer (A549) cells. All extracts of leaves and seed were observed as non-toxic to the NIH3T3 cells, but slight toxicity was expressed by n-hexane extracts at the optimum dose (1000 µg/mL) of treatment. In parallel, n-hexane and ethanol extracts (leaves and seed) exposed promising anti-lung cancer activity at the same concentration. Furthermore, antibacterial activity was assessed using disc diffusion assay, and seed extracts exhibited a significant inhibition zone against Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms. Overall, Kenaf seed extracted with polar solvents was found very potent in terms of important bioactive compounds and pharmacological aspects, which can be an excellent biological matrix of natural antioxidants.

scholarly journals Therapeutic Potential of Kalanchoe Species: Flavonoids and other Secondary Metabolites

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
pp. 1934578X0800301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sônia S. Costa ◽  
Michelle F. Muzitano ◽  
Luiza M. M. Camargo ◽  
Marcela A. S. Coutinho
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Biological Profile ◽  
Research Programs ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
The World

The Kalanchoe genus (syn. Bryophyllum), family Crassulaceae, comprises 125 species, most of them native to Madagascar. The great importance of several of these species for the traditional medicine in several regions of the World, esspecially India, Africa, China and Brazil, stimulated research programs into these plants from both a pharmacological and chemical point of view. The present review focuses on the main results obtained during the last decade on the secondary metabolites isolated from these species – endowed or not with a specific biological profile – with emphasis on flavonoids. The distribution of these molecules in the genus will be summarized and special attention will be given to K. brasiliensis and K. pinnata, two species well-known for healing inflammatory and infectious processes. Ornamental Kalanchoe species are also discussed as a potential source of bioactive compounds. This review covers the period 1970–2008.

Red Clover Characterization: Trifolium patulum Tausch

2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (11) ◽  
pp. 2523-2528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Casacchia ◽  
Claudia D`ippolito ◽  
Claudia Crina Toma ◽  
Dimitar Uzunov ◽  
Mariangela Marrelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Trifolium Pratense ◽  
Red Clover ◽  
Polar Compounds ◽  
Volatile Content ◽  
Popular Medicine ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Use

Although clovers (Trifolium ssp, Fabaceae) are considered one of the leading crops for cattle grazing, they could also be used as a potential source of bioactive compounds. in fact, they have a long history of use in popular medicine. The Trifolium pratense (Red Clover) is certainly the most common in this family, but endemic or sub endemic italian species are interesting for the investigation of their bioactive compounds content and their potential application. The aim of the study was to investigate the tirfolium pratensis versus Trifolium patulum Tausch, an endemic species of southern appennine. The analysis focused on GC / MS determinations of volatile content, and HPLC determinations of polar compounds. In addition, antioxidant activity tests were performed.

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