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In vitro antifungal activity of Peltophorum dubium (Spreng.) taub. extracts against Aspergillus flavus
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2020-04)
Aspergillus flavus is a filamentous, saprophytic fungus, whose colonization occurs mainly in cereal grains and oilseeds once harvested. Under certain conditions, it could produce mycotoxins called aflatoxins, known as ...
Effect of Arsenite on Nitrosative Stress in Human Breast Cancer Cells and Its Modulation by Flavonoids
(Taylor & Francis, 2015-04)
Arsenic (As) is used in the treatment of leukemia and breast cancer due to its oxidative cytotoxic action. However, it is also toxic to normal cells. One proposed anticancer mechanism induced by As might be nitrosative ...
UV-B radiation on lemons enhances antifungal activity of flavedo extracts against Penicillium digitatum
(Elsevier Science, 2017-11)
UV-B radiation (UVBR) treatment, previously standardized in our laboratory, contributes to prevent green mold caused by Penicillium digitatum on postharvest lemons. Here, antifungal activity of flavedo extracts from ...
Chemical characterization and antioxidant capacity of red radish (Raphanus sativus L.) leaves and roots
(Elsevier Ltd, 2015-06)
Red radish roots and leaves were characterized in terms of their physico-chemical, nutritional, antioxidant and microbiological properties. The nutritional value of radish leaves far exceeded the corresponding value for ...
Cyanidin and delphinidin modulate inflammation and altered redox signaling improving insulin resistance in high fat-fed mice
(Elsevier, 2018-09)
Consumption of diets high in fat and/or fructose content promotes tissue inflammation, oxidative stress, and insulin resistance, activating signals (e.g. NF-κB/JNK) that downregulate the insulin cascade. Current evidence ...
Blood pressure-lowering effect of dietary (-)-epicatechin administration in L-NAME-treated rats is associated with restored nitric oxide levels
(Elsevier Science Inc, 2012-11)
Epidemiological and intervention studies have shown that the intake of certain chocolates or cocoa products decreases blood pressure (BP) in humans. (-)-Epicatechin is the most abundant flavanol present in cocoa seeds and ...
Effects of polyvinylchloride films and edible starch coatings on quality aspects of refrigerated Brussels sprouts
(Elsevier, 2007-01)
To extend shelf life, the effects of polyvinylchloride film (PVC) and edible coatings on quality aspects of refrigerated Brussels sprouts were studied. Starch-based coatings were formulated using glycerol (G), sorbitol (S) ...
(–)-Epicatechin reduces blood pressure and improves vasorelaxation in spontaneously hypertensive rats by NO-mediated mechanism
(Wiley, 2013-08)
Studies in humans have found consumption of certain flavanoid-containing foods to be associated with improvement in endothelial function and with reduction of blood pressure (BP). (-)-Epicatechin is a compound representative ...
Potential Anti-Cancer, Cytotoxic and Antioxidant of Polar and Non-Polar Extracts of Origanummajorana Linn
(Indian Society for Education and Environment, 2019-01)
Objective: To evaluate the anticancer and cytotoxic activity of the Origanum majorana and also to test its antioxidant potential. Methods/Statistical Analysis: The in vitro anticancer and cytotoxic activity of the Polar ...
Antithrombotic ?in vivo? effects of quercetin 3,7,3?,4?-tetrasulfate isolated from Flaveria bidentis in an experimental thrombosis model in mice
(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2020-07)
Thrombotic events are the major causes of morbidity and mortalityworldwide, with venous thromboembolism, heart attack and strokesbeing responsible for one in every four deaths [1]. Effective antithrombotictherapy has long ...