Prunus armeniaca

Common Names: albaricoque, apricot, damasco, Siberian apricot

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Optimization and characterization of aqueous enzyme-assisted solvent extraction of apricot kernel oil.

Pawar KR et al (2024).
Food Sci Biotechnol.
PubMed:
39220315

Monitoring Fruit Growth and Development in Apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) through Gene Expression Analysis.

Ortuño-Hernández G et al (2024).
Int J Mol Sci.
PubMed:
39201767

Analgesic effect of apricot kernel oil on neuropathic pain in rats.

Summary

Apricot kernel oil may help alleviate neuropathic pain caused by nerve damage. Potential new treatment for chronic pain disorders.

Akaberi M et al (2024).
Heliyon.
PubMed:
39170485

Changes in polyphenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of Japanese pickled apricot with salted red perilla leaf during pickling and digestion process.

Suwannachot J and Ogawa Y (2024).
Food Res Int.
PubMed:
39147533

Ratiometric detection and monitoring of cyanide in biological, environmental and food samples by a novel triphenylamine-xhantane based fluorescent probe.

Sert A, Erdemir S and Malkondu S (2024).
Anal Chim Acta.
PubMed:
39142780

Reversed phase HPLC with UHPLC benefits for the determination of tocochromanols in the seeds of edible fruits in the Rosaceae family.

Górnaś P, Symoniuk E and Soliven A (2024).
Food Chem.
PubMed:
39126942

Genetic and morphological diversity of introduced cultivars of almonds (Prunus amygdalus L.) in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Hasanbegovic J et al (2024).
Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand).
PubMed:
39097888

A 3D self-floating solar vapor generator based on a novel self-healing aero-hydrogel containing peach gum polysaccharide with durability and continuous operation.

You Q et al (2024).
Int J Biol Macromol.
PubMed:
39079567

Phylogeny, Taxonomy and Morphological Characteristics of Apiospora (Amphisphaeriales, Apiosporaceae).

Ai C et al (2024).
Microorganisms.
PubMed:
39065140

The effect of free and encapsulated probiotic bacteria on some physicochemical, microbiological, and textural properties of apricot leather (pestil) during storage.

Bagdat ES, Kutlu G and Tornuk F (2024).
J Food Sci.
PubMed:
39013017

The Effects of Apricot Kernels and Pure Amygdalin on the Structural, Oxidative, and Inflammatory Characteristics of Rabbit Testicular Tissue.

Summary

Study on apricot kernels containing amygdalin (AMG) and male reproductive toxicity. Important for understanding potential therapeutic use and toxicity levels in cancer treatment.

Tvrdá E et al (2024).
Front Biosci (Landmark Ed).
PubMed:
38940029

Fabrication of blueberry anthocyanins-rich gels based on the apricot polysaccharides with different esterification degrees.

Cheng X et al (2024).
Int J Biol Macromol.
PubMed:
38878922

Evaluation of antioxidant, antimicrobial, and bioactive properties and peptide sequence composition of Malatya apricot kernels.

Summary

Researchers analyzed apricot kernels from four varieties to determine physicochemical properties and bioactive content. Findings could lead to improved cultivation practices and facilitate the development of new nutraceutical products.

Aydın ÇM, Çelikbıçak Ö and Hayaloğlu AA (2024).
J Sci Food Agric.
PubMed:
38837418

Cyanide toxicity secondary to apricot (Prunus armeniaca) kernel meal ingestion in a canine.

Houlton E, Caldwell D and Granfone M (2024).
Toxicon.
PubMed:
38802050

Microencapsulation of apricot kernel oil: Utilization of mushroom by-product as an emulsifier in oil-in-water emulsion.

Gunel Z et al (2024).
An Acad Bras Cienc.
PubMed:
38775552

A comprehensive review on pharmacognosy, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of 8 potent species of southeast Asia.

Summary

Study on genus Prunus in India found 19 important species with nutritional and economic value. Newly discovered species shows potential for pharmacological research due to high phenolic content and therapeutic significance. The genus exhibits antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and hypoglycemic properties, making it important for further study.

Agrawal S et al (2024).
J Tradit Chin Med.
PubMed:
38767647

Mechanistic insights into targeting caspase-3 activation and alveolar macrophage pyroptosis by Ephedra and bitter almond compounds for treating pediatric pneumonia via network pharmacology and bioinformatics.

Wang L et al (2024).
Chem Biol Drug Des.
PubMed:
38670559

Kumquat peel-derived biochar to support zeolitic imidazole framework-67 (ZIF-67) for enhancing peracetic acid activation to remove acetaminophen from aqueous solution.

Nguyen TK et al (2024).
Environ Pollut.
PubMed:
38636839

Effects of ultrasonication and freeze-thaw pretreatments on the vacuum freeze-drying process and quality characteristics of apricot (Prunus armeniaca L. cv. Diaoganxing).

Li X et al (2024).
Food Chem X.
PubMed:
38623517

Effect of GHX02 on an Asthma-Rhinitis Mouse Model Induced by Ovalbumin and Diesel Particulate Matter.

Summary

Study showed GHX02, a herbal extract, effectively reduced inflammation in asthma-rhinitis mice model exposed to fine dust. Potential treatment for asthma patients with rhinitis.

Yang WK et al (2024).
J Med Food.
PubMed:
38608247

Efficient degradation and enhanced α-glucosidase inhibitory activity of apricot polysaccharides through non-thermal plasma assisted non-metallic Fenton reaction.

Suo A et al (2024).
Int J Biol Macromol.
PubMed:
38522683

Evaluation of synergistic/antagonistic antibacterial activities of fatty oils from apricot, date, grape, and black seeds.

Joujou FM et al (2024).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
38503788

Commodity risk assessment of plants of 12 selected Prunus species from Moldova.

EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH) et al (2024).
EFSA J.
PubMed:
38476321

Norovirus GII.17 Caused Five Outbreaks Linked to Frozen Domestic Bilberries in Finland, 2019.

Summa M et al (2024).
Food Environ Virol.
PubMed:
38466479

The Incidence of Postoperative Complications Following Lumbar and Bone Marrow Punctures in Pediatric Anesthesia: Insights From APRICOT.

Summary

Researchers investigated complications during bone marrow aspirations and lumbar punctures in children with cancer. Understanding risks can improve safety and decision-making in pediatric oncology procedures.

Dagher K et al (2024).
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol.
PubMed:
38447107

Bacillus safensis filtrate-based ZnO nanoparticles control black heart rot disease of apricot fruits by maintaining its soluble sugars and carotenoids.

Summary

Zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized from Bacillus safensis can effectively control black heart rot in apricot, inhibiting fungal growth and improving fruit quality by maintaining nutrient content. Farmers can easily apply these nanoparticles in powder form to protect their crops.

Farhana et al (2024).
World J Microbiol Biotechnol.
PubMed:
38441800

Preparation and characterization of biodegradable food packaging films using lemon peel pectin and chitosan incorporated with neem leaf extract and its application on apricot fruit.

Firdaus S, Ahmad F and Zaidi S (2024).
Int J Biol Macromol.
PubMed:
38412939

AGAMOUS-LIKE24 controls pistil number in Japanese apricot by targeting the KNOTTED1-LIKE gene KNAT2/6-a.

Bai Y et al (2024).
Plant Physiol.
PubMed:
38345864

Effect of apricot kernel seed extract on biophysical properties of chitosan film for packaging applications.

Saied M, Ward A and Hamieda SF (2024).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
38341481

Fatty acids profile in three cultivars of Tunisian apricot oilseeds (Prunus armeniaca L.): impact of maturity.

Cherif AO et al (2024).
Nat Prod Res.
PubMed:
38329076

Armeniacae semen amarum: a review on its botany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, clinical application, toxicology and pharmacokinetics.

Summary

ASA, derived from seeds of Rosaceae, is a traditional Chinese herb used for lung and intestinal disorders. It exhibits various pharmacological activities including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. ASA shows potential as a drug, but further study is needed to understand its mechanisms and clinical use.

Tang S et al (2024).
Front Pharmacol.
PubMed:
38323080

Preparation and characterization of sodium caseinate-apricot tree gum/gum Arabic nanocomplex for encapsulation of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA).

Gohari AS et al (2024).
Int J Biol Macromol.
PubMed:
38296128

Qingfei xieding prescription ameliorates mitochondrial DNA-initiated inflammation in bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis through activating autophagy.

Wang Y et al (2024).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
38286157

Allelic variation of PmCBF03 contributes to the altitude and temperature adaptability in Japanese apricot (Prunus mume Sieb. et Zucc.).

Huang X et al (2024).
Plant Cell Environ.
PubMed:
38221869

Multiomics analyses of the effects of LED white light on the ripening of apricot fruits.

Bai C et al (2024).
J Adv Res.
PubMed:
38199454

Apricot polysaccharides as new carriers to make curcumin nanoparticles and improve its stability and antibacterial activity.

Zhou C et al (2024).
J Food Sci.
PubMed:
38193203

Effects of Near-Freezing Temperature Combined with Jujube Polysaccharides Treatment on Proteomic Analysis of 'Diaogan' Apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.).

Wang Z et al (2023).
Foods.
PubMed:
38137308

Effect of water deficit stress during fruit cultivation on the carbon stable isotopes of organic acids in Japanese apricots and liqueur prepared from these fruits.

Akamatsu F et al (2024).
Isotopes Environ Health Stud.
PubMed:
38129760

Fungal trunk diseases causing decline of apricot and plum trees in the Czech Republic.

Spetik M et al (2023).
Plant Dis.
PubMed:
38085239

The rational dose for MaXingShiGan decoction is crucial for its clinical effectiveness in treating bronchial pneumonia: three randomized, double-blind, dose-parallel controlled clinical studies.

An X et al (2023).
Front Pharmacol.
PubMed:
38074138

Transcriptome and Metabolome Analyses Reveal Sugar and Acid Accumulation during Apricot Fruit Development.

Gou N et al (2023).
Int J Mol Sci.
PubMed:
38069317

Synthesis and application of a new antibacterial surfactant from apricot kernel oil.

Soliman HM et al (2023).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
38057365

First Report of Neofusicoccum ribis Causing Cankers and Dieback Diseases on Apricot Trees in Canada and Worldwide.

Ilyukhin E and Ellouze W (2023).
Plant Dis.
PubMed:
37858966

Comparative genomics analysis provide insights into evolution and stress responses of Lhcb genes in Rosaceae fruit crops.

Li X et al (2023).
BMC Plant Biol.
PubMed:
37817059

Efficacy of Insecticides against the Invasive Apricot Aphid, Myzus mumecola.

Tabet DH et al (2023).
Insects.
PubMed:
37754715

Increased allergic episodes induced by Japanese apricot following the Cupressaceae pollen season in adult patients mono-sensitized to Pru p 7.

Hamada Y et al (2024).
Allergol Int.
PubMed:
37718153

Chilling Requirements of Apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) Cultivars Using Male Meiosis as a Dormancy Biomarker.

Fadón E et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
PubMed:
37687272

Genomic region and origin for selected traits during differentiation of small-fruit cultivars in Japanese apricot (Prunus mume).

Numaguchi K et al (2023).
Mol Genet Genomics.
PubMed:
37632570

Impact of Cold Storage Temperature and Shelf Life on Ripening Physiology, Quality Attributes, and Nutritional Value in Apricots-Implication of Cultivar.

Kafkaletou M et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
PubMed:
37571028

A Chromosome-Level Genome of 'Xiaobaixing' (Prunus armeniaca L.) Provides Clues to Its Domestication and Identification of Key bHLH Genes in Amygdalin Biosynthesis.

Summary

This study obtained a high-quality genome of the apricot variety 'Xiaobaixing', which revealed specific genes associated with sweetness/bitterness traits and amygdalin synthesis. This information can help identify and regulate the quality of apricot kernels.

Guo L et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
PubMed:
37570910

Integrated transcriptome and physiological analysis revealed core transcription factors that promote flavonoid biosynthesis in apricot in response to pathogenic fungal infection.

Chen T et al (2023).
Planta.
PubMed:
37555984

A novel pH-responsive hydrogel system based on Prunus armeniaca gum and acrylic acid: Preparation and evaluation as a potential candidate for controlled drug delivery.

Noureen S et al (2023).
Eur J Pharm Sci.
PubMed:
37543064

Transcriptome analysis reveals the mechanism of different fruit appearance between apricot (Armeniaca vulgaris Lam.) and its seedling.

Liu H et al (2023).
Mol Biol Rep.
PubMed:
37540452

Impact of bacterial synthesized nanoparticles on quality attributes and postharvest disease control efficacy of apricot and loquat.

Bibi H et al (2023).
J Food Sci.
PubMed:
37530611

Understanding the salt overly sensitive pathway in Prunus: Identification and characterization of NHX, CIPK, and CBL genes.

Acharya BR et al (2023).
Plant Genome.
PubMed:
37493242

Genetic diversity and conservation of Siberian apricot (Prunus sibirica L.) based on microsatellite markers.

Wang X et al (2023).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
37433853

Maximizing the extraction yield of plant gum exudate using response surface methodology and artificial neural networking and pharmacological characterization.

Noureen S et al (2023).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
37414773

Concurrent application of bacterial-mediated and mycosynthesized ZnO nanofungicides to maintain high ascorbic acid and delay postharvest decay of apricot.

Farhana et al (2023).
Microb Pathog.
PubMed:
37414303

Taking a byte out of APRICOT to predict which children are at low risk for critical perioperative events.

Simpao AF, Tsui FR and Matava CT (2023).
Paediatr Anaesth.
PubMed:
37309606

Comparative Anatomical and Transcriptomics Reveal the Larger Cell Size as a Major Contributor to Larger Fruit Size in Apricot.

Huang M et al (2023).
Int J Mol Sci.
PubMed:
37240096

A machine-learning approach for decision support and risk stratification of pediatric perioperative patients based on the APRICOT dataset.

Gray GM et al (2023).
Paediatr Anaesth.
PubMed:
37211981

PmAGAMOUS recruits polycomb protein PmLHP1 to regulate single-pistil morphogenesis in Japanese apricot.

Shi T et al (2023).
Plant Physiol.
PubMed:
37204822

Effects of the apricot diets containing sulfur dioxide at different concentrations on rat testicles.

Yildiz A et al (2023).
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.
PubMed:
37204578

Rheological properties, gel properties and 3D printing performance of soy protein isolate gel inks added with different types of apricot polysaccharides.

Xu K et al (2023).
Int J Biol Macromol.
PubMed:
37119894

Genome-Wide Identification of the KNOX Gene Family in Japanese Apricot (Prunus mume Sieb. et Zucc.) and Functional Characterization of PmKNAT2 Genes.

Bai Y et al (2023).
Genes (Basel).
PubMed:
37107697

Phenolamide extract of apricot bee pollen alleviates glucolipid metabolic disorders and modulates the gut microbiota and metabolites in high-fat diet-induced obese mice.

Summary

Phenolamide extract (PAE) from apricot bee pollen reduced weight gain, improved glucose tolerance, and regulated gut microbiota and metabolites in obese mice. PAE could be used as a dietary supplement for obesity.

Zhang X et al (2023).
Food Funct.
PubMed:
37102591

Green extraction of carotenoids from apricot flesh by ultrasound assisted corn oil extraction: Optimization, identification, and application.

Suo A et al (2023).
Food Chem.
PubMed:
37075571

The Effect of Silver Nanoparticle Addition on Micropropagation of Apricot Cultivars (Prunus armeniaca L.) in Semisolid and Liquid Media.

Pérez-Caselles C et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
PubMed:
37050173

Low-temperature plasma modification, structural characterization and anti-diabetic activity of an apricot pectic polysaccharide.

Sun W et al (2023).
Int J Biol Macromol.
PubMed:
37004936

Structural characterization, α-glucosidase inhibitory activity and antioxidant activity of neutral polysaccharide from apricot (Armeniaca Sibirica L. Lam) kernels.

Peng Y et al (2023).
Int J Biol Macromol.
PubMed:
36958449

BCH1 expression pattern contributes to the fruit carotenoid diversity between peach and apricot.

Wang P et al (2023).
Plant Physiol Biochem.
PubMed:
36940521

Whole genome characterization and diagnostics of prunus necrotic ringspot virus (PNRSV) infecting apricot in India.

Noorani MS et al (2023).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
36928763

Extracts of Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) and Peach (Prunus pérsica) Kernels as Feed Additives: Nutrient Digestibility, Growth Performance, and Immunological Status of Growing Rabbits.

Basyony M, Morsy AS and Soltan YA (2023).
Animals (Basel).
PubMed:
36899727

Study on the Mechanism of Qing-Fei-Shen-Shi Decoction on Asthma Based on Integrated 16S rRNA Sequencing and Untargeted Metabolomics.

Summary

QFSS, a Chinese herbal formula, showed promising results in treating asthma in mice by regulating gut microbiota and metabolism. Potential mechanism for further research.

Hu H et al (2023).
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med.
PubMed:
36846048

Apricot kernel characterization, oil extraction, and its utilization: a review.

Review
Pawar KR and Nema PK (2023).
Food Sci Biotechnol.
PubMed:
36778095

Apricot Seed Shells and Walnut Shells as Unconventional Sugars and Lignin Sources.

Halysh V et al (2023).
Molecules.
PubMed:
36771117

Fruits and their phytochemicals in mitigating the ill effects of ionizing radiation: review on the existing scientific evidence and way forward.

Raghu SV et al (2023).
Food Funct.
PubMed:
36688345

Development of Dot-ELISA and Colloidal Gold Immunochromatographic Strip for Rapid and Super-Sensitive Detection of Plum Pox Virus in Apricot Trees.

Guo M et al (2023).
Viruses.
PubMed:
36680209

Agro-physiological and soil microbial responses to desalinated seawater irrigation in two crops.

Vera A et al (2023).
Ecotoxicol Environ Saf.
PubMed:
36608566

Determination of Amygdalin in Apricot Kernels and Almonds Using LC-MS/MS.

Makovi CM, Parker CH and Zhang K (2023).
J AOAC Int.
PubMed:
36453858

Diversity among Lasiodiplodia Species Causing Dieback, Root Rot and Leaf Spot on Fruit Trees in Egypt, and a Description of Lasiodiplodia newvalleyensis sp. nov.

El-Ganainy SM et al (2022).
J Fungi (Basel).
PubMed:
36422024

Biobased polymer resources and essential oils: a green combination for antibacterial applications.

Elian C et al (2022).
J Mater Chem B.
PubMed:
36326108

Efficacies and side effects of medicinal plants used by patients with cancer in Morocco: A retrospective treatment-outcome study.

Aboufaras M, Selmaoui K and Ouzennou N (2023).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
36209952

Anticancer Potential and Other Pharmacological Properties of Prunus armeniaca L.: An Updated Overview.

Review Cancer
Kitic D et al (2022).
Plants (Basel).
PubMed:
35890519

Antihypertensive Activity of Prunus armeniaca in Hypertensive Rats.

Bouadid I, Akdad M and Eddouks M (2022).
Cardiovasc Hematol Agents Med Chem.
PubMed:
35702770

Prunus armeniaca Gum-Alginate Polymeric Microspheres to Enhance the Bioavailability of Tramadol Hydrochloride: Formulation and Evaluation.

Noureen S et al (2022).
Pharmaceutics.
PubMed:
35631501

Monitoring Apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) Ripening Progression through Candidate Gene Expression Analysis.

García-Gómez BE et al (2022).
Int J Mol Sci.
PubMed:
35562966

Identification of superior late-blooming apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) genotypes among seedling-originated trees.

Mashhadi Z and Khadivi A (2022).
Food Sci Nutr.
PubMed:
35432962

Prunus armeniaca gum exudates: An overview on purification, structure, physicochemical properties, and applications.

Salarbashi D et al (2021).
Food Sci Nutr.
PubMed:
33598208

Amygdalin from Apricot Kernels Induces Apoptosis and Causes Cell Cycle Arrest in Cancer Cells: An Updated Review.

Review Cancer
Saleem M et al (2018).
Anticancer Agents Med Chem.
PubMed:
29308747