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Open AccessPathophysiology, diagnosis, and herbal medicine-based therapeutic implication of rheumatoid arthritis: an overview
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) stands as an autoimmune disorder characterized by chronic joint inflammation, resulting in profound physiological alterations within the body. Affecting approximately 0.4–1.3% of the ...
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Artificial viruses: A nanotechnology based approach
The main objective of this work was to review and summarise the detailed literature available on viral nanoparticle and the strategies utilised for their manufacture along with their applications as therapeuti...
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Measurement of phytochemical content and nutritional characteristics of microgreens grown in high altitude region of India
Microgreens grown and consumed at high altitudes can help inhabitants with nutritional security. A study on the measurement of phytochemical content and nutritional characteristics of nine (i.e. radish, cabbag...
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From Microscopy to Omics: A Comprehensive Review of Tools and Techniques in Studying Endophytic Adaptation Under Abiotic and Biotic Stress
Endophytes are microorganisms that coexist inside the tissue of plants, offering vital support to the host from various biotic and abiotic stress conditions such as drought, salinity, temperature fluctuations,...
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Understanding CFTR Functionality: A Comprehensive Review of Tests and Modulator Therapy in Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. It is caused by a mutation in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) gene on chromosome 7, which leads ...
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Extraction and characterization of ultrasound assisted extraction: improved functional quality of pectin from jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) peel waste
Jackfruit peels are potential waste for valorization and extraction of pectin and quality of pectin is a function of extraction conditions. Present study evaluates the effect of low temperature (LT) extraction...
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Shelf life extension of Grewia berries using layer-by-layer edible coatings
Phalsa (Grewia subinequalis L.) berries also known as Dhamani/Star apple are dark purplish in colour, tiny, tender and acidic in taste. These berries are highly perishable and have poor storage life (< 2 days) un...
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Extraction of capsaicin from Capsicum chinense (cv Bhut Jolokia) using supercritical fluid technology and degradation kinetics
Capsaicin (CC), the dominant pungent compound in hot chilies, is widely used as a flavoring agent, preservative, and active compound in packaging film and functional foods. Capsicum chinense cv Bhut Jolokia is on...
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Beetroot Betalains and Antioxidant Potential: A Function of Maturity Stage
Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) is a rich source of antioxidants and pigments such as betalains, phenols and flavonoids. The best harvest maturity of beetroot that yields maximum pigment (betalains) content and antio...
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Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Chlorophyll from Pea Pod Waste: Optimization, Kinetics, and Stability Study
Presently, natural pigments from plant sources are in limelight. This study is focused to provide a feasible technology route for effective utilization of garden pea waste as a source of natural green pigment ...
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Innovative freeze-thaw step prior to osmotic dehydration produces softer aonla candies
Aonla candy is a premier product valued high for its bioactive composition. Development of a soft aonla candy is always a challenge and candies often turn hard subsequent to osmotic dehydration. Here, we evalu...
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Fumigation by bacterial volatile 2, 5-dimethylpyrazine enhances anthracnose resistance and shelf life of mango
Anthracnose is a serious postharvest disease of mango causing significant loss in quality during ripening, storage, and trade. In the present study, we evaluated the preventive and curative effects of volatile...
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Chemical Characterization of Apricot Kernel: Nutraceutical Composition, Amino Acid, and Fatty Acid Profile
Apricot kernels are valuable by-products of apricot processing industry known to have industrial applications. The present study reports the amino acid, fatty acids, and phytochemical profile of seed kernel of...
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Chemical Additives for Preserving the Betalain Pigment and Antioxidant Activity of Red Beetroot
Beetroot is one of the most important industrial crops from Caryophyllales order cultivated for its natural colourant, betalains and exceptionally high antioxidant activity. Like other natural pigments, betalains...
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A Phenomenology of the Lives of Malaysian Sikh Women: Their Roles and Status in the Private Domain
Sikh religion emphasises that every human being, both male and female, is equally important, and each has the same position, status, rights, and opportunity to live this life as ordained by God. However, phras...
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Evaluation of Cellulolytic Enzyme-Assisted Microwave Extraction of Punica granatum Peel Phenolics and Antioxidant Activity
Conventional techniques for phenolics extraction from pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel (PP) have several insufficiencies like longer time duration, bioactive degradation, excess use of harmful chemicals and sol...
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Effect of high-pressure microfluidization on nutritional quality of carrot (Daucus carota L.) juice
In this study, the effect of high-pressure microfluidization on the colour and nutritional qualities of the orange carrot juice was investigated. The juice was processed at three different pressures (34.47 MPa...
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Validation of TLC-Densitometry Method for Estimation of Catechin in Acacia catechu Heartwood
The present study was primarily aimed to determine catechin in Acacia catechu extract using high performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC) which is one of the most reliable, cost-efficient and flexible separa...
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Phenolics as Plant Protective Companion Against Abiotic Stress
Abiotic stress has become a major risk to food security and is predominantly the leading cause of extensive crop and agriculture produce loss worldwide. It has been estimated that about 50% of major agricultur...
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Black Carrot (Daucus carota ssp.) and Black Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) Anthocyanin Extract: A Remedy to Enhance Stability and Functionality of Fruit Juices by Copigmentation
Application of extracted black carrot anthocyanins (BCA) and black soybean anthocyanins (BSA) as colour enhancers was demonstrated by copigmenting with heat sensitive anthocyanins from plum, pomegranate, straw...
