Deleted Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
31(6), С. 847 - 856
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024
As
environmental
concerns
drive
a
shift
toward
sustainable
protein
sources,
insects
have
emerged
as
promising
alternative
to
conventional
animal
proteins.
House
crickets
(Acheta
domestica)
are
particularly
notable
for
their
high
content
and
minimal
ecological
impact.
However,
the
development
of
cricket
peptide
products
faces
key
challenge
in
enhancing
sensory
properties
consumer
acceptance.
This
study
compared
effects
two
enzymes
-
papain
alkaline
protease
on
quality
peptides,
focusing
yield,
degree
hydrolysis,
attributes.
Although
protease-derived
provided
higher
papain-derived
demonstrated
superior
foaming
capacity,
lower
bitterness,
overall
Subsequently,
was
combined
with
natural
sweeteners
herbal
ingredients
formulate
beverage.
Three
recipes
were
evaluated
ability
mask
undesirable
flavors,
recipe
containing
monk
fruit,
chrysanthemum,
lemongrass,
achieving
highest
highlights
potential
peptides
source
functional
beverages
underscores
importance
careful
enzyme
selection
flavor
formulation
developing
consumer-friendly
products.
Foods,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(15), С. 2441 - 2441
Опубликована: Авг. 2, 2024
Aging
is
a
natural
and
irreversible
process,
affecting
living
organisms
by
negatively
impacting
the
tissues'
cells'
morphology
functionality
consequently
being
responsible
for
aging-related
diseases.
Taking
into
account
actual
preoccupations
of
both
consumers
researchers,
healthy
anti-aging
alternatives
are
intensively
studied
in
order
to
address
such
concerns.
Due
their
functional
features,
plant
flavonoids
can
be
considered
valuable
nutraceuticals.
This
paper
highlights
possibilities
use
extracted
from
various
plants
potential
on
skin,
brain,
heart.
Moreover,
anticarcinogenic,
anti-inflammatory,
anti-diabetic
properties
summarized,
along
with
senescence-associated
mechanisms.
Both
nutraceutical
cosmeceutical
fields
continuously
developing
originating
promising
candidates
obtain
products.
Thus,
bioactive
compounds'
extraction
subsequent
involvement
innovative
product
manufacturing
must
carefully
performed
while
aware
intrinsic
extrinsic
factors
that
may
affect
phytochemicals'
structures,
bioavailability,
health
effects.
Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
77(2)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
khapra
beetle
(Trogoderma
granarium)
is
a
notorious
pest
causing
significant
damage
to
stored
grains,
leading
substantial
economic
losses
globally.
This
study
investigates
the
insecticidal
efficacy
of
methanolic
extracts
derived
from
two
indigenous
plants,
Cannabis
sativa
and
Cymbopogon
citratus,
alongside
entomopathogenic
fungi,
Beauveria
bassiana
Metarhizium
anisopliae,
against
T.
granarium.
assesses
mortality
rates,
weight
loss
in
infected
wheat
seeds,
adult
emergence.
Results
revealed
that
higher
concentrations
extended
exposure
periods
all
significantly
increased
rates
while
simultaneously
reducing
seed
C.
at
25mg/mL
achieved
highest
rate
78.92%
±
5%
after
72
hours,
with
citratus
showing
60.52%
2.43%
under
similar
conditions.
fungi
extracts,
particularly
108
spores/mL,
demonstrated
efficacy,
B.
M.
anisopliae
emergence
42.11%
1.92%
41.17%
1.92%,
respectively.
These
findings
highlight
potential
these
as
effective
biopesticides
for
managing
granarium
infestations
offering
natural
alternative
chemical
pesticides.
In
the
Lemongrass
(Cymbopogon
citratus),
investigations
showed
a
wide
range
of
active
molecules
their
biological
properties.
However,
most
these
studies
were
conducted
on
wid
varieties,
while
cultivated
plan
addressed.
This
study
aimed
to
characterize
biomolecules
and
activities
growing
us
African
conditions
sons
in
Marocco.
Phenolic
compound
profiles
aqueous
(AE)
E)
ethanol
(EE),
methanol
(ME)
extract:
fractions
obtained
with
steric
exclusion
chromatography
Sephadex
050
gel
identified
by
LC-MS/MS
polyphenols
(TPC),
flavonoids
(TFC),
antioxidant
(FRAP:
scavenging
value
TAC:
Total
Antioxidant
C
fraction
evaluated
as
well
antimicrobial
activity
Obtained
results
that
ME
contained
e
compounds
(ie.
Apigenine-7-0-rutinoside
myricitine-3-0-rutinoside).
The
AE
presence
five
mole
kaemiferol-3-0-glucuronide),
EE
three
(Le.
Quercetine-3-0-rutinoside).
Reg
chemical
characterization,
rization,
highest
phenolic
content
(TPC)
was
conten
btained
ΑΕ
(25)
(4.60-0.29
mg
(TFC)
Ined
(29)
(0.7±0.08
mg/g).
Concerning
antioxide
FRAP
(97.89%)
total
capacity
(TAC)
(89.89%)
Correlation
between
FRAP,
TPC,
TFC
noted
poly
ME.
All
tested
extracts
significant
effect.
lowest
minimum
inhibitory
concentration
(MIC)
wa
for
against
E.
col.
Extracts
governed
molecules.
Ther
new
clarify
novel
aspect
bioactive
C.
citratus
Equaly,
throughout
this
we
clarified
relationship
properties
including
comparative
activities,
which
is
area.
suggested
be
reference.
assays
other
plant
Deleted Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 90 - 104
Опубликована: Авг. 19, 2024
Lemongrass
(Cymbopogon
citratus)
has
emerged
as
a
noteworthy
contender
in
traditional
medicine
for
its
aromatic
and
therapeutic
attributes,
yet
potential
an
antidiabetic
agent
remains
largely
unexplored
the
literature.
To
address
this
gap,
study
endeavors
to
provide
comprehensive
overview
of
lemongrass
role
diabetes
management
underlying
pathways
involved.
Rich
bioactive
compounds
such
citral,
flavonoids,
essential
oils,
boasts
diverse
array
medicinal
properties.
Research
indicates
capability
modulate
blood
glucose
levels,
improve
insulin
sensitivity,
fortify
pancreatic
β-cell
function
primarily
through
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
mechanisms.
Animal
studies
have
demonstrated
substantial
reductions
fasting
enhanced
tolerance,
ascribed
heightened
signaling
inhibition
carbohydrate
metabolism
enzymes.
Additionally,
exhibits
positive
impact
on
lipid
profiles,
thereby
mitigating
cardiovascular
risks
associated
with
diabetes.
Limited
human
trials
corroborated
these
findings,
showcasing
improvements
glycemic
control
following
consumption.
In
conclusion,
emerges
promising
adjunctive
therapy
management,
owing
natural
composition
multifaceted
Nonetheless,
further
investigation,
particularly
rigorous
clinical
trials,
is
imperative
determine
optimal
dosages,
long-term
safety,
efficacy,
facilitating
seamless
integration
into
conventional
treatment
protocols.
Horticulturae,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(10), С. 1116 - 1116
Опубликована: Окт. 20, 2024
The
present
study
investigated
the
volatile
constituents
of
Cymbopogon
citratus
(lemongrass)
grown
in
a
greenhouse
environment
Serbia,
marking
first
commercial
cultivation
plant
for
essential
oil
production
region.
oils
and
hydrolates
obtained
through
steam
distillation
were
analyzed
via
gas
chromatography–mass
spectrometry
(GC-MS),
resulting
chemical
data
further
processed
using
chemometric
methods.
This
applied
quantitative
structure
retention
relationship
(QSRR)
analysis,
employing
molecular
descriptors
(MDs)
artificial
neural
networks
(ANNs)
to
predict
indices
(RIs)
compounds.
A
genetic
algorithm
(GA)
was
used
select
most
relevant
MDs
this
predictive
modeling.
total
29
compounds
annotated
oils,
with
geranial
neral
being
dominant
components,
while
37
detected
hydrolates.
ANN
models
effectively
predicted
RIs
both
hydrolates,
demonstrating
high
statistical
accuracy
low
prediction
errors.
research
offers
valuable
insights
into
profile
lemongrass
cultivated
temperate
conditions
advances
QSRR
modeling
analysis.
