Prunus domestica

Common Names: European plum

Ethnobotanical Studies

Clinical Trials

Effects of Prune (Dried Plum) Supplementation on Cardiometabolic Health in Postmenopausal Women: An Ancillary Analysis of a 12-Month Randomized Controlled Trial, The Prune Study.

Damani JJ et al (2024).
J Nutr.
DOI:
10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.03.012
PubMed:
38490532

Plum-blossom needle tapping enhances the efficacy of ALA photodynamic therapy for facial actinic keratosis in Chinese population: a randomized, multicenter, prospective, and observer-blind study.

Wang P et al (2023).
Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther.
DOI:
10.1016/j.pdpdt.2023.103611
PubMed:
37211296

Studies

Investigation of the effects of melatonin application on storage in plums (Prunus domestica L.) grown under organic and conventional conditions.

Karadag H et al (2024).
BMC Plant Biol.
DOI:
10.1186/s12870-024-05570-y
PubMed:
39243060

L-Glutamate treatment alleviates chilling injury of prune (Prunus domestica L.) fruit by regulating ROS homeostasis, GABA shunt, and energy metabolism.

Summary

L-Glu treatment reduces chilling injury in prune fruit by enhancing Ca signaling, GABA content, and antioxidant capacity. Optimal concentration is 0.1g/L. Enhances mitochondrial structure and energy levels under cold stress.

Neuroscience
Hou Y et al (2024).
Food Chem.
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140899
PubMed:
39208637

Chemical Characterization of Pruning Wood Extracts from Six Japanese Plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.) Cultivars and Their Antitumor Activity.

Summary

Researchers analyzed the chemical composition of Japanese plum tree wood extracts, finding significant antiproliferative activity in certain cultivar extracts and individual phenolic compounds. This study highlights potential value in utilizing agricultural wood residues for medicinal purposes.

Cancer
Ortega-Vidal J et al (2024).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules29163887
PubMed:
39202966

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.
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140789
PubMed:
39126942

Sorbitol metabolism plays a key role in the differential accumulation of sugar in two plum cultivars.

Du M et al (2024).
Physiol Plant.
DOI:
10.1111/ppl.14465
PubMed:
39126176

Transformation of cell wall pectin profile during postharvest ripening process alters drying behavior and regulates the sugar content of dried plums.

Niu XX et al (2024).
Food Chem.
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140093
PubMed:
38943960

[Temporal variability of the isotope compositions of plum rain in Nanjing from event to interannual time scales].

Zhang H et al (2024).
Ying Yong Sheng Tai Xue Bao.
DOI:
10.13287/j.1001-9332.202404.017
PubMed:
38884230

The influence of ripening on the nutrient composition and antioxidant properties of New Zealand damson plums.

Immunology
Rashidinejad A and Ahmmed MK (2024).
Food Sci Nutr.
DOI:
10.1002/fsn3.4097
PubMed:
38873447

The Effect of Different Temperatures on the Viability and Senescence of Plum Ovules (Prunus domestica L.).

Đorđević M et al (2024).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants13101359
PubMed:
38794430

Profiling of Metabolites in Organically Grown Plums from Norway: Does Location or Cultivar Matter?

Meland M et al (2024).
Antioxidants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/antiox13050526
PubMed:
38790631

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.

Review Phytochemistry
Agrawal S et al (2024).
J Tradit Chin Med.
DOI:
10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.2024.03.002
PubMed:
38767647

A Novel Strategy for Mixed Jam Evaluation: Apparent Indicator, Sensory, Metabolomic, and GC-IMS Analysis.

Maimaitiyiming R et al (2024).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods13071104
PubMed:
38611408

Development of Intelligent Indicators Based on Cellulose and Prunus domestica Extracted Anthocyanins for Monitoring the Freshness of Packaged Chicken.

Ahmed M et al (2024).
Int J Biomater.
DOI:
10.1155/2024/7949258
PubMed:
38577240

Identification of Oxidative-Stress-Reducing Plant Extracts from a Novel Extract Library-Comparative Analysis of Cell-Free and Cell-Based In Vitro Assays to Quantitate Antioxidant Activity.

Immunology
Heckmann M et al (2024).
Antioxidants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/antiox13030297
PubMed:
38539831

Application of Biotechniques for In Vitro Virus and Viroid Elimination in Pome Fruit Crops.

Review
Bettoni JC et al (2024).
Phytopathology.
DOI:
10.1094/PHYTO-07-23-0232-KC
PubMed:
38408117

Cytokines inhibitory mechanism of Prunus domestica L. (Plum) peptides as potential immunomodulators against systemic lupus erythematosus: an in-silico screening.

Dermatology
Gupta A et al (2024).
In Silico Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.1007/s40203-023-00188-8
PubMed:
38370860

Plum blossom low molecular weight polypeptide protects HaCaT cells against UVB-induced oxidative damage in vitro and underlying mechanism.

Chen Z et al (2024).
Skin Res Technol.
DOI:
10.1111/srt.13582
PubMed:
38282275

The Potential of Plum Seed Residue: Unraveling the Effect of Processing on Phytochemical Composition and Bioactive Properties.

Summary

Plum seed extracts contain beneficial compounds like unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants. The brandy making process affects these compounds, which have potential applications in the food and cosmetic industries, as well as in nutraceuticals. The seeds can be used as a food supplement or in active packaging.

Phytochemistry
Rodríguez-Blázquez S et al (2024).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms25021236
PubMed:
38279238

Salicylic and Jasmonic Acid Synergism during Black Knot Disease Progression in Plums.

Shinde R et al (2024).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants13020292
PubMed:
38256845

Spontaneous extrusion of an ingested plum pit through the umbilicus in a child: A case report.

Mao R et al (2024).
Asian J Surg.
DOI:
10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.11.167
PubMed:
38057222

Molecular weight-dependent antitumor effects of prunes-derived type I arabinogalactan on human and murine triple wild-type melanomas.

Summary

Prune tea compounds (AGI-78KDa and AGI-12KDa) showed promise in reducing invasiveness and slowing proliferation in metastatic melanoma cells. In silico analysis indicated their potential therapeutic use and emphasized the significance of molecular weight for their antitumor effects.

Cancer
Vaz da Luz KT et al (2023).
Carbohydr Res.
DOI:
10.1016/j.carres.2023.108986
PubMed:
38042036

Influence of geographical location and outdoor meteorological parameters on indoor humidity environment in rural residential buildings during the Plum Rains Season in the hot summer and cold winter region.

He Y et al (2023).
PLoS One.
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0293181
PubMed:
37871022

Integrated Cytological, Physiological, and Transcriptome Analyses Provide Insight into the Albino Phenotype of Chinese Plum (Prunus salicina).

Genetics
Xie W et al (2023).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms241914457
PubMed:
37833903

Re-discovering Prunus fruit varieties as antiangiogenic agents by metabolomic and bioinformatic approach.

Cioni E et al (2023).
Food Chem.
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137574
PubMed:
37804727

Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Profiling Analysis of SWEET Family Genes Involved in Fruit Development in Plum (Prunus salicina Lindl).

Genetics
Jiang C et al (2023).
Genes (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/genes14091679
PubMed:
37761819

Plum modulates Myoglianin and regulates synaptic function in D. melanogaster.

Sahota VK et al (2023).
Open Biol.
DOI:
10.1098/rsob.230171
PubMed:
37699519

Cryopreservation of Indigenous Plums and Monitoring of Multiplication and Rooting Capacity of Shoots Obtained from Cryopreserved Specimens.

Vujović T et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants12173108
PubMed:
37687355

Transcriptome Profiles Reveal the Promoting Effects of Exogenous Melatonin on Fruit Softening of Chinese Plum.

Genetics
Li Z et al (2023).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms241713495
PubMed:
37686301

Biodegradable nano-reinforced packaging with improved functionality to extend the freshness and longevity of Plums Oemleria cerasiformis.

Mann MK and Sooch BS (2023).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-023-41640-1
PubMed:
37666921

Antibacterial peptide PMAP-37(F34-R), expressed in Pichia pastoris, is effective against pathogenic bacteria and preserves plums.

Dong C et al (2023).
Microb Cell Fact.
DOI:
10.1186/s12934-023-02164-5
PubMed:
37635252

Evaluation of therapeutic potential and anti-hyperchlostrolemic effects of prunes in albino rats: An experimental study.

Haq I et al (2023).
Pak J Pharm Sci.
PubMed:
37606020

Sugar composition and transcriptome analysis in developing 'Fengtang' plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.) reveal candidate genes regulating sugar accumulation.

Genetics
Nie X et al (2023).
Plant Physiol Biochem.
DOI:
10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107955
PubMed:
37603969

Neck shrivel in European plum is caused by cuticular microcracks, resulting from rapid lateral expansion of the neck late in development.

Khanal BP et al (2023).
Planta.
DOI:
10.1007/s00425-023-04218-9
PubMed:
37542542

(210)Pb-dating of sediments with models assuming a constant flux: CFCS, CRS, PLUM, and the novel χ-mapping. Review, performance tests, and guidelines.

Review
Abril-Hernández JM et al (2023).
J Environ Radioact.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jenvrad.2023.107248
PubMed:
37515861

Inhibition of α-Amylase, α-Glucosidase, Pancreatic Lipase, 15-Lipooxygenase and Acetylcholinesterase Modulated by Polyphenolic Compounds, Organic Acids, and Carbohydrates of Prunus domestica Fruit.

Summary

Researchers analyzed 43 cultivars and found that polyphenols in fruit had antioxidant activity, inhibited certain enzymes, and had health-promoting benefits. Worth including in diet.

Neuroscience
Rybak M and Wojdyło A (2023).
Antioxidants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/antiox12071380
PubMed:
37507919

Plum-Derived Exosome-like Nanovesicles Induce Differentiation of Osteoblasts and Reduction of Osteoclast Activation.

Park YS et al (2023).
Nutrients.
DOI:
10.3390/nu15092107
PubMed:
37432256

Development of PCR based SSR markers for Wilsonomyces carpophilus and a PCR based diagnosis protocol for the early detection of shot hole disease in stone fruit crops.

Khursheed S et al (2023).
Mol Biol Rep.
DOI:
10.1007/s11033-023-08636-6
PubMed:
37410347

Exposed anthocyanic leaves of Prunus cerasifera are special shade leaves with high resistance to blue light but low resistance to red light against photoinhibition of photosynthesis.

Liu L et al (2023).
Ann Bot.
DOI:
10.1093/aob/mcad086
PubMed:
37382489

Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) bioactivity against spoilage microorganisms and oxidative reactions in refrigerated raw beef patties under modified atmosphere packaging.

Beya MM et al (2023).
Meat Sci.
DOI:
10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109268
PubMed:
37379705

Methyl salicylate improves the effectiveness of the odor-baited trap tree approach for adult plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), monitoring and attract-and-kill.

Regmi P, Leskey TC and Piñero JC (2023).
J Econ Entomol.
DOI:
10.1093/jee/toad110
PubMed:
37318334

Infused juice concentrate of Japanese plum Prunus mume attenuates inflammatory vascular remodeling in a mouse model of hypertension induced by angiotensin II.

Summary

Bainiku-ekisu, a juice concentrate from Japanese Prunus mume, prevents hypertension and vascular remodeling caused by Angiotensin II. Further research on its cardiovascular benefits is needed.

COVID-19CardiologyImmunology
Okuno K et al (2023).
Hypertens Res.
DOI:
10.1038/s41440-023-01332-9
PubMed:
37308550

In Vitro Multiplication and Rooting of Plum Rootstock 'Saint Julien' (Prunus domestica subsp. insititia) under Fluorescent Light and Different LED Spectra.

Nacheva L et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants12112125
PubMed:
37299104

Ultrasensitive PEC cytosensor for breast cancer cells detection and inhibitor screening based on plum-branched CdS/Bi(2)S(3) heterostructures.

Cancer
Wang GQ et al (2023).
Bioelectrochemistry.
DOI:
10.1016/j.bioelechem.2023.108442
PubMed:
37060704

Isolation and characterization of a new oxyphenisatin analogue, oxyphenisatin propionate, from a processed plum intended as a weight loss product.

Zhang J et al (2023).
J Pharm Biomed Anal.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jpba.2023.115391
PubMed:
37059035

Fingerprinting of Plum (Prunus domestica) Genotypes in Lithuania Using SSR Markers.

Antanynienė R et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants12071538
PubMed:
37050164

Fermentation Characteristics and Aromatic Profiles of Plum Wines Produced with Hanseniaspora thailandica Zal1 and Common Wine Yeasts.

Niyomvong N, Trakunjae C and Boondaeng A (2023).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules28073009
PubMed:
37049772

A new species of Enchytraeus (Enchytraeidae, Clitellata) from sewage sludge of a plum processing plant in Japan.

Torii T et al (2023).
Zootaxa.
DOI:
10.11646/zootaxa.5254.2.5
PubMed:
37044724

Proanthocyanidins in Pruning Wood Extracts of Four European Plum (Prunus domestica L.) Cultivars and Their hLDHA Inhibitory Activity.

Ortega-Vidal J et al (2023).
Chem Biodivers.
DOI:
10.1002/cbdv.202200931
PubMed:
37017495

Reconnoitring the antioxidant and anti-bacterial potential of different fruits after tannin acyl hydrolase mediated biotransformation.

Immunology
Rippin R, Sharma AK and Beniwal V (2023).
Biotechnol Appl Biochem.
DOI:
10.1002/bab.2461
PubMed:
36965069

Effect of L-cysteine treatment to induce postharvest disease resistance of Monilinia fructicola in plum fruits and the possible mechanisms involved.

Wang W et al (2023).
Pestic Biochem Physiol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105367
PubMed:
36963954

Whole genome sequencing of Wilsonomyces carpophilus, an incitant of shot hole disease in stone fruits: insights into secreted proteins of a necrotrophic fungal repository.

Genetics
Farooq M et al (2023).
Mol Biol Rep.
DOI:
10.1007/s11033-023-08243-5
PubMed:
36877348

Influence of environmental conditions on the production of nutraceuticals in Italian edible plant landraces.

De Rossi S et al (2023).
Food Res Int.
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112483
PubMed:
36869496

Quality Assessment of Burdekin Plum (Pleiogynium timoriense) during Ambient Storage.

Chen G et al (2023).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules28041608
PubMed:
36838596

S-Locus Genotyping in Japanese Plum by High Throughput Sequencing Using a Synthetic S-Loci Reference Sequence.

Hedhly A et al (2023).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms24043932
PubMed:
36835346

Investigating the Effect of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Treatment on the Rheological, Thermal, and Functional Properties of Plum (Prunus domestica L.) Kernel Protein Isolates.

Sheikh MA, Saini CS and Sharma HK (2023).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods12040815
PubMed:
36832890

Self-Emulsifying Micellization of Crude Extracts from Apple (Malus domestica cv. Anna), Plum (Prunus domestica cv. Satsuma), and Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Fruits.

Calvo-Castro LA et al (2023).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules28031297
PubMed:
36770962

MOFs-derived plum-blossom-like junction In/In(2)O(3)@C as an efficient nitrogen fixation photocatalyst: Insight into the active site of the In(3+) around oxygen vacancy.

Tan M et al (2023).
J Colloid Interface Sci.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jcis.2023.01.116
PubMed:
36738549

Plum supplementation and lipid profile: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Meta-Analysis
Askarpour M et al (2023).
J Nutr Sci.
DOI:
10.1017/jns.2022.101
PubMed:
36721717

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

Review Phytochemistry
Raghu SV et al (2023).
Food Funct.
DOI:
10.1039/d2fo01911f
PubMed:
36688345

Oxidative stability of sunflower and soybean oils enriched with black plum peel extract in comparison with synthetic antioxidants.

Kariminejad M et al (2023).
PLoS One.
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0279735
PubMed:
36662706

Tranzschelia discolor as the Causal Agent of Rust on Nectarine, Peach and Japanese Plum in Highland Areas of Northern Thailand.

Chitta P et al (2023).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-11-22-2715-SC
PubMed:
36647188

Structural modification of plum (Prunus domestica L) kernel protein isolate by supercritical carbon-dioxide treatment: Functional properties and in-vitro protein digestibility.

Sheikh MA, Saini CS and Sharma HK (2023).
Int J Biol Macromol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.123128
PubMed:
36621744

Monilinia fructigena Suppressing and Plant Growth Promoting Endophytic Pseudomonas spp. Bacteria Isolated from Plum.

Kolytaitė A et al (2022).
Microorganisms.
DOI:
10.3390/microorganisms10122402
PubMed:
36557655

Genome-wide identification of WOX family members in nine Rosaceae species and a functional analysis of MdWOX13-1 in drought resistance.

Genetics
Lv J et al (2023).
Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.1016/j.plantsci.2022.111564
PubMed:
36549571

Transcriptome and metabolome analyses reveal anthocyanins pathways associated with fruit color changes in plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.).

Genetics
Chen L et al (2022).
PeerJ.
DOI:
10.7717/peerj.14413
PubMed:
36530399

CNN-based object detection and growth estimation of plum fruit (Prunus mume) using RGB and depth imaging techniques.

Kim E et al (2022).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-022-25260-9
PubMed:
36460731

Functional disparity of four pheromone-binding proteins from the plum fruit moth Grapholita funebrana Treitscheke in detection of sex pheromone components.

Li LL et al (2023).
Int J Biol Macromol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.186
PubMed:
36423808

Influence of Prunus domestica gum on the release profiles of propranolol HCl floating tablets.

Mehmood S et al (2022).
PLoS One.
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0271442
PubMed:
36018842

Commodity risk assessment of Prunus domestica plants from Ukraine.

EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH) et al (2022).
EFSA J.
DOI:
10.2903/j.efsa.2022.7391
PubMed:
35774585

A prostate biopsy risk calculator based on MRI: development and comparison of the Prospective Loyola University multiparametric MRI (PLUM) and Prostate Biopsy Collaborative Group (PBCG) risk calculators.

Patel HD et al (2023).
BJU Int.
DOI:
10.1111/bju.15835
PubMed:
35733400

Hydroethanolic Extract of Prunus domestica L.: Metabolite Profiling and In Vitro Modulation of Molecular Mechanisms Associated to Cardiometabolic Diseases.

Cardiology
Ullah H et al (2022).
Nutrients.
DOI:
10.3390/nu14020340
PubMed:
35057523

Evaluation of the S-locus in Prunus domestica, characterization, phylogeny and 3D modelling.

Fernandez I Marti A et al (2021).
PLoS One.
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0251305
PubMed:
33983990

Pharmacological agents and natural compounds: available treatments for osteoporosis.

Review
Martiniakova M, Babikova M and Omelka R (2020).
J Physiol Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.26402/jpp.2020.3.01
PubMed:
32991310

Prunus domestica alters functions of frog's heart.

Cardiology
Ahmed T et al (2018).
Pak J Pharm Sci.
PubMed:
30150176

Cosmetic potentials of Prunus domestica L. leaves.

Stierlin E et al (2018).
J Sci Food Agric.
DOI:
10.1002/jsfa.8520
PubMed:
28675447

Dried Plums, Prunes and Bone Health: A Comprehensive Review.

Review
Wallace TC et al (2017).
Nutrients.
DOI:
10.3390/nu9040401
PubMed:
28422064

A Systematic Review on the Health Effects of Plums (Prunus domestica and Prunus salicina).

Review
Igwe EO and Charlton KE (2016).
Phytother Res.
DOI:
10.1002/ptr.5581
PubMed:
26992121