Biological activity of optimized phenolic extracts of quince (Cydonia oblonga Miller) parts before and after simulated in vitro gastrointestinal digestion.

Altuntas S and Korukluoglu M (2023).

Food Chem.

DOI:

10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137846

PubMed:

37924760

Controlling Argas arboreus and A. persicus (Acari: Argasidae) by Adiantum capillus-veneris L. extracts with phytochemical analysis.

Ali AAB and Taha MA (2023).

Vet Parasitol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.vetpar.2023.110067

PubMed:

37924609

Physicochemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Five Gari Processed from Cassava Roots (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Harvested at Two Different Maturity Stages and Two Seasons.

Laya A et al (2023).

Biomed Res Int.

DOI:

10.1155/2023/4779424

PubMed:

37920786

Astragalin: a food-origin flavonoid with therapeutic effect for multiple diseases.

This article reviews the natural source, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacological activities of astragalin (AG), a natural flavonoid found in various edible plants. AG has therapeutic effects against several diseases, making it a potential functional food for disease therapy.

Chen J et al (2023).

Front Pharmacol.

DOI:

10.3389/fphar.2023.1265960

PubMed:

37920216

Investigation of physicochemical and biological properties of bacterial cellulose & zein-reinforced edible nanocomposites based on flaxseed mucilage containing Origanum vulgare L. essential oil.

The researchers studied the effect of zein and bacterial cellulose on flaxseed mucilage/carboxymethyl cellulose composite. Zein improved the mechanical and barrier properties, while zein particles encapsulated oregano essential oil, delaying its release for extended antimicrobial effect.

Hamedi S et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127733

PubMed:

37918591

LARVICIDAL AND FUNGICIDAL ACTIVITY OF THE LEAF ESSENTIAL OIL OF FIVE MYRTACEAE SPECIES.

This study extracted and characterized essential oils (EOs) from Myrtaceae species. EOs from Eugenia species had high larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti, while S. cumini showed strong fungicidal effects. Chemical diversity in these EOs contributes to their different biological activities.

Dos Santos FR et al (2023).

Chem Biodivers.

DOI:

10.1002/cbdv.202300823

PubMed:

37917799

Characterization of the physicochemical properties of Lipu Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott starch: A potential new food ingredient.

Lipu taro starch has lower amylose content and smaller particle size compared to cassava starch and wheat starch, resulting in superior emulsification properties and thermal stability, but inferior mechanical strength in gel formation.

Huang G et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127803

PubMed:

37913879

Extraction of Ampelopsis japonica polysaccharides using p-toluenesulfonic acid assisted n-butanol three-phase partitioning: Physicochemical, rheological characterization and antioxidant activity.

Scientists used an efficient method to extract polysaccharides from Ampelopsis japonica. They analyzed the composition, structure, and antioxidant properties of the polysaccharides. The results suggest that Ampelopsis japonica polysaccharides have potential as natural antioxidants in food and pharmaceutical industries.

Wu Y et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127699

PubMed:

37913878