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Open AccessCharacterization of catechins, theaflavins, and flavonols by leaf processing step in green and black teas (Camellia sinensis) using UPLC-DAD-QToF/MS
Most previous studies have been focused on the variation of tea chemical composition by fermentative processes as well as different cultivars and regions. The detailed changes of flavonoid profiles were descri...
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Open AccessHigh accumulation of γ-linolenic acid and Stearidonic acid in transgenic Perilla (Perilla frutescens var. frutescens) seeds
Polyunsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic acid (LA) and α-linolenic acid (ALA) are abundant in vegetable oils and are important for human health. In the body, LA and ALA are respectively converted to the om...
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Open AccessCharacterization of phenolic compounds from normal ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) and black ginger (Kaempferia parviflora Wall.) using UPLC–DAD–QToF–MS
Zingiberaceae is the large diverse family comprised of rhizomatous plants with a higher concentration of phenolic compounds. The normal ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) and black ginger (Kaempferia parviflora W...
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Open AccessPhenolic profiling and quantitative determination of common sage (Salvia plebeia R. Br.) by UPLC-DAD-QTOF/MS
Salvia plebeia R. Br. is a medicinal herb that contains important active compounds such as flavonoid and phenolic acid which are responsible for remarkable biological properties. The phenolic composition of S. pl...
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Open AccessAnalysis of Variation in Anthocyanin Composition in Korean Coloured Potato Cultivars by LC-DAD-ESI-MS and PLS-DA
Anthocyanin concentration and composition and the effect of steaming and baking on these were evaluated in tubers of Korean red- and purple-fleshed potato cultivars and breeding clones using liquid chromatogra...
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Open AccessUltrasonography-guided reduction of pediatric radial neck fractures
Treatment of displaced and angulated radial neck fractures in children is controversial and challenging. Numerous studies have been conducted regarding treatment algorithms and surgical techniques that use flu...
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Open AccessAgerarin, identified from Ageratum houstonianum, stimulates circadian CLOCK-mediated aquaporin-3 gene expression in HaCaT keratinocytes
The juice of Ageratum houstonianum is used in folk medicine as an external wound healing aid for skin injuries. However, the active component of A. houstonianum and its mode of action in skin wound healing has no...
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Open AccessAgrimonia pilosa Ledeb. aqueous extract improves impaired glucose tolerance in high-fat diet-fed rats by decreasing the inflammatory response
Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb. is a medicinal plant with physiological activities such as anti-cancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory activities and in vitro anti-diabetic activity. However, ...
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Potential of wheat bran to promote indigenous microbial enhanced oil recovery
Microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR) is an emerging oil extraction technology that utilizes microorganisms to facilitate recovery of crude oil in depleted petroleum reservoirs. In the present study, effects ...
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Open AccessAnti-inflammatory effects of Salvia plebeia R. Br extract in vitro and in ovalbumin-induced mouse model
Asthma is an increasing global health problem, and novel strategies to prevent or ameliorate the condition are needed. Here, the effects of 80 % ethanol extracts of Salvia plebeia R. Br. (SE) on an induced inflam...
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Open AccessIdentification and quantification of glucosinolates in Korean leaf mustard germplasm (Brassica juncea var. integrifolia) by liquid chromatography–electrospray ionization/tandem mass spectrometry
In the present investigation, glucosinolate content was identified and quantified in 210 accessions of Korean leaf mustard (Brassica juncea var. integrifolia) by a liquid chromatography (LC) with electrospray io...
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Open AccessLaboratory studies of rice bran as a carbon source to stimulate indigenous microorganisms in oil reservoirs
There is a great interest in develo** cost-efficient nutrients to stimulate microorganisms in indigenous microbial enhanced oil recovery (IMEOR) processes. In the present study, the potential of rice bran as...
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Functional Characterization of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Delta 6-Desaturase and Elongase Genes from the Black Seabream (Acanthopagrus schlegelii)
Fatty acid delta 6-desaturase (D6DES) and elongases are key enzymes in the synthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) including arachidonic acid (ARA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from microorganisms ...
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Identification and functional characterization of polyunsaturated fatty acid elongase (McELOVL5) gene from pike eel (Muraenesox cinereus)
The cDNA coding for a polyunsaturated fatty acid elongase (McELOVL5) was isolated from the brain of the pike eel (Muraenesox cinereus) being based on available sequences in 23 types of fish. Four sequence variant...
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Isolation and functional characterization of a delta 6-desaturase gene from the pike eel (Muraenesox cinereus)
Stearidonic acid (STA; 18:4n-3) and γ-linolenic acid (GLA; 18:3n-6) are significant intermediates in the biosynthetic pathway for the very-long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; ...
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Estrogen-like activity of Adenophora triphylla var. japonica water extract in MCF-7 cells
This study investigated the estrogen-like activity of Adenophora triphylla var. japonica, which has been shown to have pharmacological activities. Water extracts from A. triphylla (ATWE) could bind to estrogen re...
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Open AccessEvaluation of γ-oryzanol content and composition from the grains of pigmented rice-germplasms by LC-DAD-ESI/MS
Rice is the staple food and one of the world’s three major grain crops. Rice contains more than 100 bioactive substances including phytic acid, isovitexin, γ-oryzanol, phytosterols, octacosanol, squalene, Î...
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Open AccessEstrogen-like activity of aqueous extract from Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb. in MCF-7 cells
Postmenopausal women experience estrogen deficiency-related menopausal symptoms (e.g., hot flashes and mood swings) and a dramatic increase in the incidence of chronic diseases. Although estrogen-replacement t...
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Human Acyl-CoA: Cholesterol acyltransferase (hACAT)-inhibiting triterpenes from Lythrum salicaria L.
β-Sitosterol (1), betulinic acid (2), and 3β-hydroxy-20(29)-lupen-28-oic acid methyl ester (3) were isolated from the herbal parts of Lythrum salicaria. Compounds 2 and 3 were isolated for the first time from L. ...
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Enhancement of centelloside production from cultured plants of Centella asiatica by combination of thidiazuron and methyl jasmonate
In order to produce centellosides from whole plant cultures of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, we evaluated the synergistic effects of thidiazuron (TDZ) and methyl jasmonate (MJ) on whole plant growth and centellos...
