Common Names: common filbert
Study investigated anticancer taxane profiles in different Turkish hazelnut genotypes. Hazelnut is a nutrient-rich food linked to decreased heart disease and cancer risk. Turkish hazelnut could be a valuable source of taxanes for pharmaceutical and food industries.
Researchers conducted a genome-wide study on European hazelnuts, identifying 189 genetic markers associated with desirable traits. This information can be used to improve hazelnut breeding and understand the genetic basis of important characteristics.
Scientists developed a green microwave extraction method to recover bioactive compounds from hazelnut shells, which have nutraceutical properties. Optimal extraction conditions were identified to maximize phenolic content and antioxidant activity. This research is important for the production of high-quality natural extracts for nutraceutical formulations.
Hazelnut leaf extracts showed anticancer effects on lung and breast cancer cells, inducing apoptosis and inhibiting cell migration. Methanol extract was more effective, with potential for new cancer treatment methods.
Hazelnut peptides WWNLN and WAVLK inhibit SARS-CoV-2 protease M, boosting immune cell function and cytokine release. WWNLN shows stronger inhibition and better pharmacokinetic properties. Important for developing antiviral treatments.
This review discusses the nutritional benefits of nuts and their potential role in preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases. Almonds, walnuts, and pistachios are found to be the most beneficial due to their high content of bioactive compounds with cardioprotective properties.
This study analyzed the polar fraction of fresh and roasted hazelnut kernels and identified various phenolic compounds and polar lipids. The roasted kernels had three times higher lipid content and the most represented lipid classes were lyso-phospholipids and phospholipids. Certain compounds showed strong antioxidant activity and inhibited lipid peroxidation.
This study found that a gemmotherapy bud extract had hepatoprotective effects in diabetic mice with liver fibrosis. It reduced oxidative stress, improved liver function, and may be useful for preventing and treating liver fibrosis.
A study on the effects of Corylus avellana L. in mice with metabolic syndrome found that it improved weight gain, behavioral parameters, and reduced anxiety indices. It also lowered blood glucose levels and lipid peroxidation while improving lipid profile and antioxidant status. Brain acetylcholinesterase activity was reduced, dopamine levels increased, and caspase-3 levels were reduced. These cultivars improve metabolic, behavioral, and neurochemical homeostasis in a high-fat diet.