IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1319(1), P. 012033 - 012033
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Abstract
Metal
corrosion
is
a
significant
issue
in
areas
such
as
transport,
construction,
or
production,
with
effects
on
equipment
productivity,
user
safety,
and
finally,
the
costs
related
to
replacement
of
affected
components.
Research
recent
years
has
focused
discovery
substances
capable
significantly
reducing
rate
metals
alloys
minimal
impact
environment.
A
promising
category
green
inhibitors
represents
active
components
from
natural
extracts.
Corrosion
experiments
have
been
use
artichoke
(Cynara
scolymus)
stem
extract
inhibitor
for
copper
mild
steels
OL45
H2SO4
0.5
mol
L-1
NaCl
3.5%
environments.
The
electrochemical
behaviour
was
studied
using
cyclic
voltammetry
Pt
electrode,
their
inhibitory
effect
demonstrated
by
techniques
linear
at
speed
1
mV
s-1
chronoamperometry
method
absence,
respectively,
presence
1,
2,
4,
8
g
extract.
variation
parameters
potential
Ecorr
,
current
icorr
impedance
values
increasing
concentrations
shows
that
greatly
reduces
rate.
To
complement
studies
carried
out,
quantum
chemical
calculations
were
performed
B3LYP/6-31G*
basis
set,
descriptors
EHOMO,
ELUMO,
dipole
moment,
ionization
energy,
molecular
hardness
substantiated
effect.
Considering
components,
this
study
presents
prospect
extracts
anti-corrosion
protection
well
an
ecological
alternative
standard
inhibitors.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 423 - 423
Published: March 31, 2025
The
revalorization
of
artichoke
(Cynara
scolymus
L.)
by-products
is
a
promising
strategy
to
obtain
bioactive
compounds
with
antioxidant
properties,
supporting
circular
economy
approach.
This
study
compares
the
efficiency
an
enzymatic
pretreatment
followed
by
microwave-assisted
extraction
(EMAE),
ultrasound-assisted
(EUAE),
and
ultrasound-microwave-assisted
(EUMAE)
at
pilot
scale
for
recovering
compounds.
Extracts
were
purified
using
Diaion®
HP20
resin
phenolic-rich
fractions
enhanced
activity.
results
showed
that
EUAE
was
most
effective
technique,
achieving
total
phenolic
content
(TPC)
210.76
±
1.40
µmol
GAE/g
d.w.
yield
21.38%.
HPLC-MS
analysis
identified
14
major
compounds,
including
chlorogenic
acid
isomers
(60.73
mg/g
d.e.),
caffeic
(34.29
luteolin
rutinoside
(103.27
among
others,
which
contribute
extracts’
high
bioactivity.
potential
extracts
assessed
Folin–Ciocalteu
(F-C),
ABTS,
DPPH,
FRAP
assays.
exhibited
highest
activity
values,
F-C:
985.33
4.46
d.e.,
ABTS:
80.46
2.39
TE/g
DPPH:
87.03
1.11
FRAP:
184.99
2.52
d.e.
purification
process
further
TPC
activity,
enzyme–ultrasound-assisted
extraction—purified
extract
(EUAE-PE)
reaching
purity
50.71%
F-C
value
2981.35
12.16
Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 397 - 397
Published: April 10, 2025
Cardiovascular
disease
remains
a
leading
cause
of
morbidity
and
mortality
worldwide,
requiring
both
pharmacological
lifestyle-based
preventive
strategies.
Artichoke
(Cynara
cardunculus
L.
var.
scolymus)
has
gained
attention
for
its
health
benefits,
including
choleretic
lipid-lowering
activities.
However,
cardiovascular
effects
remain
underdiscussed.
This
paper
provides
critical
review
the
current
literature
on
artichoke,
with
focus
underlying
mechanisms
action
clinical
efficacy.
Experimental
studies
assessing
artichoke’s
endothelial
function,
vascular
smooth
muscle
relaxation,
modulation
renin–angiotensin–aldosterone
axis
were
assessed.
Additionally,
studies,
systematic
reviews,
meta-analyses
investigating
antihypertensive
reviewed.
bioactive
components,
particularly
flavonoids
caffeoylquinic
acids,
enhance
endothelial-dependent
-independent
vasorelaxation
inhibit
angiotensin-converting
enzyme
activity.
Although
indicate
improvements
in
flow-mediated
dilation,
they
report
only
modest
reductions
blood
pressure,
high
variability
formulations,
dosages,
patient
populations.
While
artichoke
supplementation
may
support
pressure
regulation
health,
evidence
suggests
it
should
be
considered
an
adjunct
rather
than
replacement
conventional
therapy.
Standardized
formulations
well-controlled
will
required
to
clarify
therapeutic
role.
Aging Clinical and Experimental Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(1)
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
The
Mediterranean
Diet
(MedDiet)
is
a
widely
recognized
dietary
pattern,
with
its
effects
largely
attributed
to
"functional
foods"
which
are
able
positively
influence
one
or
more
target
functions,
improving
health
and
maintaining
state
of
well-being.In
this
review,
three
"case-study"
typical
the
MedDiet,
such
as
artichokes,
capers
table
olives
considered
traditional
functional
vegetables
rich
in
bioactive
compounds,
mainly
polyphenols.
review
extensively
discusses
antioxidant
these
molecules,
well
their
role
aging
prevention
reduction,
human
health,
influencing
abundance
composition
intestinal
microbiota.
Additionally,
focuses
on
fate
polyphenols
along
digestive
tract.Among
biotechnological
strategies,
explores
fermentation
process
modifying
biochemical
profile,
recovery,
bioaccessibility
bioavailability
compounds
present
some
vegetable
foods
MedDiet.
Finally,
main
challenges
selection,
addition,
maintenance
probiotic
strains
food
products
also
summarized,
view
develop
new
carriers
for
diets".
Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 761 - 761
Published: March 7, 2024
The
preservation
of
agricultural
biodiversity
and
socioeconomic
development
are
relevant
both
to
enhance
domestic
production
support
innovation.
In
the
search
for
new
biomolecules,
we
have
focused
on
“Carciofo
Ortano”
landrace,
growth
in
northern
part
Lazio
region.
Artichoke
cultivation
generates
substantial
by-products,
including
leaves,
stems,
roots,
which
could
serve
as
valuable
sources
biomolecules
prebiotic
dietary
fiber.
To
valorize
leaf
waste
a
multidisciplinary
approach
was
applied.
Chemical
analysis
using
HPLC-DAD
identified
mono-O-
di-O-caffeoylquinic
acids
sesquiterpene
cynaropicrin
all
artichoke
extracts.
SPME-GC/MS
analyses
detected
aliphatic
alcohols
fresh
samples.
Antiproliferative
cytotoxic
studies
cancer
(SH-SY5Y,
MCF-7,
MDA)
normal
(MCF-10A)
human
cell
lines
revealed
that
extracts
induced
selective
dose
time-dependent
biological
effect.
While
showing
slight
activity
against
environmental
bacterial
strains,
exhibited
significant
antifungal
phytopathogenic
fungus
Alternaria
alternata.
Overall,
results
highlight
potential
by-products
rich
source
with
versatile
applications
humans,
animals,
environment.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 775 - 775
Published: March 8, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
is
to
inventory
and
ethnobotanical
knowledge
edible
plants
in
the
Valencian
Community
(Spain).
In
respect
culinary
uses,
92
species
plant
were
reported
be
edible,
finding
following
uses:
58
raw,
52
cooked,
16
fried,
7
dried,
21
liquors
beverages,
25
dessert
sweets,
11
as
seasoning,
17
pickles,
10
curdle
milk.
We
prepared
a
database
that
includes
genus,
family,
scientific,
vernacular
names
Spanish
Catalan
for
each
plant.
also
created
classification
nine
uses
parts
used,
being
Asteraceae
(n
=
18),
Brassicaceae
7),
Chenopodiaceae
6),
Rosaceae
6)
families
most
characterized
gastronomic
purposes.
with
elevated
cultural
importance
(CI)
values
Foeniculum
vulgare
(CI
1.389),
Cynara
scolymus
1.374),
Papaver
rhoeas
1.211),
Beta
vulgaris
1.167),
Juglans
regia
1.155).
used
leaves
(71),
flowers
(25),
branches
(19),
while
least
roots
(9)
seeds
(8).
Traditional
these
helps
preserve
traditional
cuisine,
promote
local
economy
and,
several
species,
encourage
their
cultivation.