Phytochemical screening and anti-obesity, anti- diabetic and anti-oxidant properties of Scoparia dulcis leaf decoction (crude).

Researchers found bioactive compounds in porridge made from S. dulcis leaf essence that interact with proteins related to diabetes, oxidation, and obesity. Further analysis is required.

Mary AC et al (2023).

Bioinformation.

DOI:

10.6026/97320630019238

PubMed:

37808375

Terpene produced by coexpression of the TPS and P450 genes from Lavandula angustifolia protects plants from herbivore attacks during budding stages.

Ling Z et al (2023).

BMC Plant Biol.

DOI:

10.1186/s12870-023-04490-7

PubMed:

37807036

The leaf idioblastome of the medicinal plant Catharanthus roseus reveals commitment with stress resistance and alkaloid metabolism.

The study found that protoplasts of C. roseus leaf idioblasts have a unique transcriptomic profile associated with stress protection and alkaloid accumulation. Understanding this profile could help increase the levels of anticancer drugs.

Guedes JG et al (2023).

J Exp Bot.

DOI:

10.1093/jxb/erad374

PubMed:

37804484

Effects of crosslinking with sodium trimetaphosphate on structural, physicochemical, rheological and in vitro digestibility properties of purple sweet potato starch.

Bodjrenou DM et al (2023).

Food Res Int.

DOI:

10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113427

PubMed:

37803765

Simultaneous detection of glycinin and β-conglycinin in processed soybean products by high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry with stable isotope-labeled standard peptides.

Liu A et al (2023).

Food Res Int.

DOI:

10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113387

PubMed:

37803724

Reduced nitrogen fertilization from pre-flowering to pre-veraison alters phenolic profiles of Vitis vinifera L. Cv. Cabernet Gernischt wine of Yantai, China.

Reducing nitrogen fertilizer application during grape growing seasons improves wine quality by enhancing phenolic compounds, including tannins and anthocyanins, and increasing individual stilbenes like piceatannol and trans-resveratrol.

Song J et al (2023).

Food Res Int.

DOI:

10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113339

PubMed:

37803648

Deep eutectic solvents as an alternative for extraction of flavonoids from soybean (Glycine max (L) Merrill) and okara: An experimental and computational approach based on COSMO-SAC model.

This study explores using Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) for extracting flavonoids from soybean and okara. The DES [Ch]Cl: acetic acid with 30% water showed the highest flavonoid content and antioxidant activity. The COSMO-SAC model helped in solvent screening. DES can be a more eco-friendly alternative to traditional solvents.

Ferreira RSB et al (2023).

Food Res Int.

DOI:

10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113266

PubMed:

37803579

Natural food preservation with ginger essential oil: Biological properties and delivery systems.

This paper explores the potential of ginger essential oil as a natural food preservative, discussing extraction methods, chemical composition, antibacterial and antioxidant activities, and various applications in food preservation. Ginger essential oil offers effective preservation and improved release control ability, surpassing traditional methods.

He J et al (2023).

Food Res Int.

DOI:

10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113221

PubMed:

37803539