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Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L): a Versatile Raw Material for the Food Industry

Abstract Sweet potato (SP) starchy roots have a broad range of colors, high-quality nutritional composition including bioactive substances (anthocyanins and β-carotene), vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and starch. Several studies report the versatility of this root crop as part of the human diet a...

Isolation of Polyphenols from Soursop Annona muricata L Leaves Using Green Chemistry Techniques and their Anticancer Effect

HIGHLIGHTS Isolate, fractionate and characterize extracts obtained from soursop leaves. Use of emerging green technologies such as microwave-ultrasound hybridization. The extracts contain kaempferol, procyanidins, catechin, and quercetin. The total ethanolic extract demonstrates cytotoxic effect on...

Dicranopteris linearis: a potential medicinal plant with anticancer properties

Several investigations have demonstrated Dicranopteris linearis (Burm.f.) Underw. (Gleicheniaceae) plant extracts possess numerous health-promoting properties. This review is aimed to summarize and highlight the potential possess by D. linearisto be developed into future pharmacological entity especiall...

Bioactive compounds in jamelão yogurt (Syzygium cumini L)

Biosci. j. (Online); 36 (Supplement1), 2020
The jamelão fruit has been used in traditional Indian medicine and has recently attracted interest as a functional food, as it is rich in anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are of interest of the food industry due to their antioxidant power, attractive color and stability in acid-rich foods. This research used ...

Phytochemical management of root knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) kofoid and white chitwood by Artemisia spp. in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.)

Braz. j. biol; 80 (4), 2020
Abstract In vitro and screen house experiments were conducted to investigate the effectiveness of thirteen phytochemicals from Artemisia elegantissimia and A. incisa on root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) cv. Rio Grande. A positive control (Carbofuran) and neg...

Investigation of the effects of some phytochemicals on Yersinia ruckeri and antimicrobial resistance

Braz. j. biol; 80 (4), 2020
Abstract In this study, it is aimed to investigate the effects of Moringa oleifera and Sorbus domestica plant extracts on bacterial disease agents Yersinia ruckeri in aquaculture. Morphological and biochemical properties of 2 different Y. ruckeri isolates were determined. Then, Real-Time PCR analysis and...

Main changes on the polyphenols profile and antioxidant capacity in Manila mango (Mangifera indica L)

Arch. latinoam. nutr; 70 (4), 2020
Mango is the second most commercialized tropical fruit in the world, and Mexico is the major exporter. In terms of mango production, Manila´s variety represents a quarter of the total mangoes production in Mexico. However, the changes that occur on the phenolic compounds during the Manila mango ripening...

Assessment and antimricrobial modulating activity of the extract of Baccharis cinerea DC. from cariri cearense

Biosci. j. (Online); 36 (6), 2020
Baccharis cinerea belongs to the Asteraceae family,in Brazil is found in the Northeast and Southeast, occurring in the Caatinga and Mata Atlântica biomes, on the edges of the seasonal forests, board and altitude forests in both regenerating primary and secondary areas. Has proven antimicrobial and antiv...

Cnidoscolus aconitifolius: therapeutic use and phytochemical properties. Literature review

Rev. Fac. Med. (Bogotá); 68 (3), 2020
Abstract Introduction: Medicinal plants have been traditionally used to cure or alleviate infectious and non-infectious diseases. They are widely accepted due to their low cost and low toxicity indexes. These plants are frequently used in cases involving skin irritation, superficial wounds, insect bites...

Toxicity and phytochemistry of eight species used in the traditional medicine of sul-mato-grossense, Brazil

Braz. j. biol; 80 (3), 2020
Abstract The Brazilian Cerrado has several botanical species for medicinal purposes used by traditional communities and many of these plants are not included in the list of Medicinal Plants Research Program of Central Medicines. The purpose of this study was the phytochemical screening and toxicology bio...