The study investigated the effects of orange and apple pomaces on gastrointestinal outcomes in healthy adults. Pomace supplementation did not significantly affect bowel habits or microbiota diversity. However, baseline fiber intake was associated with changes in microbial genera.
Study on antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial properties of two varieties of Iranian oranges. Northern orange skin had highest phenol and flavonoid content, antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory effects, and positive impact on Gram-positive bacteria.
Study analyzed antioxidant properties of citrus peel extracts from different varieties. Results show high levels of bioactive compounds with antioxidant potential. Use of citrus peels could reduce environmental pollution and provide natural antioxidants for food and pharma industries.
Anthemis hyaline, Nigella sativa, and Citrus sinensis extracts show promise in inhibiting coronavirus replication. Nigella sativa increases IL-8 levels and gene expression changes. Anthemis hyaline extract is the most effective in reducing viral load.
This study found that adding Citrus sinensis essential oil to yogurt increased acidity, total solids, and ash values. Rats fed with this functional yogurt had fewer gastric ulcer lesions compared to the control group. This suggests that yogurt with C. sinensis EO may help reduce the severity of ulcers and improve health.
New study finds PLE100, an extract from Citrus sinensis by-products, shows promise as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease due to its neuroprotective properties and positive effects on genes and metabolites involved in stress response and lipid metabolism.
In this study, researchers investigated the potential medicinal properties of flavonoids and volatile components from the peel of (L.) Osbeck, commonly known as the sweet orange. Their findings suggest that flavonoids have a higher probability of being effective against certain anti-cancer drug targets compared to volatile components. The compound chlorogenic acid showed the strongest binding affinity to important anti-cancer targets, indicating its therapeutic potential. These results highlight the importance of flavonoids from sweet oranges and call for further research to optimize their use in medical treatments.
This study examines the potential of nobiletin, found in orange peel, to relieve pulmonary arterial hypertension induced by monocrotaline and investigates how it works.
Valencia oranges contain hesperidin which has anti-TB and antiviral activity. Hesperidin was isolated and formulated as nanodispersions which showed a MIC of 0.19 µM against TB and significant interactions with the Mycobacterial Dihydrofolate reductase enzyme. The nanodispersions also had a cytotoxic effect against lung cancer at IC=33 µM and significant antiviral activity against Human Coronavirus 229E with IC=258.8 μM. This study suggests that Valencia orange peels could be a source of bioactive metabolites for treating diseases.
A study investigated phytochemicals from for their potential to inhibit inflammatory proteins that remain active in some COVID-19 survivors. Molecular docking analysis found promising inhibitory potential of the phytochemicals against COX-2, NMDAR, and VCAM-1, and MM-GBSA binding free energy estimation showed one candidate, Limonene, displayed the highest binding efficacy with VCAM-1. The study suggests that these natural compounds could be further validated in pre-clinical and clinical trials for potential use in treating post-COVID inflammation complications.
Researchers investigated whether pectin offers neuroprotective benefits against neuropathic pain in diabetic rodents. Results may inform potential treatment options for neuropathic pain in diabetic patients.