Common Names: chick pea
Scientists optimized chickpea protein hydrolysates for hypotensive effects in vivo, showing promising results for functional food development and clinical trials. Optimized hydrolysis conditions produced a hypotensive effect lasting at least 7 hours post-supplementation.
Arsenic accumulation in plants causes oxidative stress. Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis enhances sulfur-rich peptides and nitrogenous osmolytes to increase tolerance. Certain chickpea genotypes respond better to this symbiosis, especially with Rhizoglomus intraradices. This study shows the importance of selecting specific genotypes for As stress tolerance.
Poly-herbal granules with barley, cardamom, and chickpeas show potential for treating diabetes and obesity. They reduced weight, blood sugar, and insulin resistance in rats. Contains compounds that may bind better to receptors than metformin.
In this study, the researchers identified and analyzed the SPL gene family in pigeon pea. They found that certain genes were upregulated under salt stress conditions and performed molecular docking to predict their binding affinity with three ligands. This research may lead to improved abiotic stress resistance and developmental traits in pigeon pea.
Researchers investigated the effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) on alleviating chromium (Cr) stress in chickpea plants. ZnO-NP application improved plant growth, reduced Cr accumulation, and minimized oxidative stress. These findings suggest that ZnO-NPs could be used for sustainable agricultural development.
Chemical inducers like salicylic acid and chitosan can enhance nutritional and medicinal properties in chickpea germination, increasing phenolics, saponins, and phytosterols. New compounds were also found in chemically elicited sprouts.
The researchers formulated poly-herbal granules (PHGs) using seeds of and to manage diabetes. The PHGs showed antioxidant and antidiabetic potential due to the presence of flavonoids and phenolic acid derivatives.
Scientists created a larger, more vigorous chickpea mutant with increased salt tolerance. It contains a deleted gene, resulting in effects on cell division and expansion. This mutant can be used in breeding programs to improve chickpea crop quality.
Researchers measured fatty acid levels in a chickpea panel, finding diverse concentrations. Genetic markers associated with one fatty acid were identified, suggesting potential for breeding chickpeas for improved health benefits and stress responses.
Certain genes involved in flavonoid biosynthesis in chickpea can use different substrates, and desi chickpea contains more flavonoids than kabuli type, which has implications for genetic manipulation and improved crop development.
Scientists discovered that certain peptides in chickpea protein hydrolysates have a strong ability to bind with zinc ions. One peptide, HKERVQLHIIPTAVGK, was especially effective at binding zinc and showed promising effects in inhibiting ACE2. This study has important implications for understanding zinc's bioavailability and potential health benefits.
This study analyzed the characteristics of four types of microgreens and found that they have high nutritional value and potential as a food additive. The results suggest that microgreens could be used in various food industries, benefiting both the industry and consumers.
Scientists studied a collection of chickpea samples to find genetic markers associated with resistance to Ascochyta blight. They discovered new markers that can be used to improve resistant chickpea varieties.
A study analyzed 109 AAT genes in chickpeas, finding their role in seed quality proteins and stress resilience. Expression patterns and amino acid differences were also observed.
Researchers tested the inhibition activity of chickpea protein from two cultivars against Alzheimer's disease (AD) proteins. They found that the proteins could inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE) with no activity on butyrylcholine esterase (BChE). Both varieties showed a suppressive effect on β-amyloid peptide (βA) accumulation and have biometal chelating activity. More notably, molecular docking revealed that vicilin and legumin have good potential to interact with AChE. These findings propose that chickpea protein may possess new therapeutic peptide candidates to treat Alzheimer's disease. Further experimental work is needed.