Physicochemical changes in starch during the conversion of corn to tortilla in the traditional nixtamalization process associated with RS(2).

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Food Chem.

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PubMed:

38064832

Germplasm Resources and Metabolite Marker Screening of High-Flavonoid Tartary Buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum).

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J Agric Food Chem.

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10.1021/acs.jafc.3c06878

PubMed:

38063436

Non-starch polysaccharides from kidney beans: comprehensive insight into their extraction, structure and physicochemical and nutritional properties.

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.

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Food Funct.

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PubMed:

38063031

Phytochemistry and pharmacology of plants in the genus Chaenomeles.

This review summarizes the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Chaenomeles plants, an edible medicinal plant in China, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, and neuroprotective properties. Valuable reference for future investigations.

Xu R, Kuang M and Li N (2023).

Arch Pharm Res.

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10.1007/s12272-023-01475-w

PubMed:

38062238

The traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology of Bergenia purparescens: A review comments and suggestions.

This study explores an herb's therapeutic potential, traditionally used for treating diseases. It contains phenols and bergenin, with antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory effects. It may also treat cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's, aiding in safer medical treatments.

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Heliyon.

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10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22249

PubMed:

38058656

A review of the research progress on Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Breit.: Botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicity and quality control.

The researchers investigated the medicinal properties of (Thunb.) Breit., a perennial herb used in traditional medicine. They discovered several potential benefits like anti-diarrhea, lipid-lowering, anti-tumor effects, making it worth exploring for medical applications.

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Heliyon.

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10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22153

PubMed:

38058630

New Lycopodium alkaloids with neuroprotective activities from Lycopodium japonicum Thunb.

Researchers isolated a new lycopodine-type alkaloid from Thunb plants. This alkaloid and others showed potential neuroprotective and anti-apoptotic effects, which could be relevant for developing treatments for brain damage.

Xie Z et al (2023).

Nat Prod Res.

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PubMed:

38058102

Spatial Distribution and Characterization of the Small-Molecule Metabolites and In Situ Hydrolyzed Oligosaccharides in the Rhizome of Glycyrrhiza uralensis by Desorption Electrospray Ionization-Mass Spectrometry Imaging and High-Resolution Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry.

Zhao Y et al (2023).

J Agric Food Chem.

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PubMed:

38055271