Common Names: kidney bean
Study finds germination and cooking boost red kidney beans' antidiabetic properties, potentially aiding in diabetes management as a functional food.
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 have discovered that a lectin, PHA, can increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs on lung cancer cells by inhibiting autophagy, promoting apoptosis, and increasing drug concentration inside cells, potentially overcoming drug resistance.
This study identified and classified 79 PvMADS genes in P. vulgaris, with type I and type II classes. Type II genes have the K domain and duplications led to their expansion. PvMADS genes are also important in response to drought stress.
This study examined the genome features and DNA damage in common bean varieties from Bulgaria. The findings showed genetic diversity in genome organization and size, as well as DNA damage. This information is important for breeding programs to enhance productivity, adaptability, nutrition, and disease resistance in common bean varieties.
Researchers identified four MYB genes in soybean created by tandem duplication. Three genes promote anthocyanin production, while one is a pseudogene. Functional differences contribute to diverse metabolite accumulation, shedding light on gene duplications in legumes' evolution.
This study provides updated information on kidney bean varieties, their physicochemical properties, and health benefits. It suggests further research on the structure and biological functions of kidney bean non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs) for future development of plant carbohydrate resources.
Boiled lectins from Japanese red kidney beans (RKB) have anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects. They can be used for medical research and developed as potential chemopreventive and anticancer agents.
Bismuth contamination in agricultural fields impacts crop yield and quality, but arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can mitigate these effects by improving plant growth, reducing bismuth uptake, and enhancing metal detoxification and antioxidant defenses. AMF manipulation may alleviate bismuth phytotoxicity in crops.
Researchers investigated HAK genes in common bean, a vital type of potassium transporter in plants. Understanding these genes can improve plant breeding for enhanced potassium uptake, impacting overall crop productivity.
Researchers evaluated the Yellow Bean Collection (YBC) to understand anthracnose resistance in yellow beans. They identified genotypes with superior resistance and identified major-effect loci and candidate genes associated with resistance. This information can be used to develop strategies for disease control in common bean crops.
The researchers tested the effects of hazardous and non-hazardous proteins on human intestinal cells grown in a lab. They also tested the effects of two insecticidal proteins on the cells and on mice. The results showed that the insecticidal proteins do not harm mammalian cells.
Retrograded starch from Negro Jamapa beans reduced digestible starch, improved glucose levels, reduced hyperglycemia, improved weight gain, and reduced insulin resistance in diabetic animals.
This study provides a digital resource of microscopic images from rat brain experiments, showing the structural connectivity of the orbitofrontal, posterior parietal, and insular cortices.
Researchers found that ultrasound, heat treatment, and microfluidization, combined with enzymatic hydrolysis, enhance antioxidant properties and protein solubility in bean and lentil protein hydrolysates, indicating potential for improving these proteins' antioxidant properties.
This study examined the structure and properties of ZnO nanoparticles, synthesized using the sol gel method. The nanoparticles showed strong anti-fungal efficacy against Ascochytafabae, a fungus causing blight disease in beans. Important findings include a median diameter in the nanometer range and a band gap energy of 3.22eV.
Scientists studied the common bean's genome to identify 230 LRR-RLKs, important proteins in anthracnose defense. They determined specific subfamilies linked to resistance and identified genes expressed during infection, offering crucial insights for future research.
Researchers have successfully created a new form of Leukocyte phytohemagglutinin (PHA-L) through recombinant protein production. PHA-L, known for its antitumor and immunomodulatory effects, has potential as an antineoplastic agent in cancer treatment. However, previous acquisition methods have led to negative consequences such as toxicity and immunogenicity. The recombinant PHA-L protein demonstrated stronger antitumor effects and lower toxicity compared to natural PHA-L. This study provides a new strategy for developing drugs with immune regulation and direct antitumor activity.
Researchers investigated the distribution of the synaptic vesicle protein synaptoporin in the mouse brainstem. They found region-specific differences in its accumulation, with higher levels in areas known to receive extra-auditory inputs. They also identified synaptoporin-positive synapses in the auditory system and traced their origin to the medial paralemniscal nucleus, which uses parathyroid hormone 2 as a transmitter. The study suggests that different inputs work together in the superior olivary complex.