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Effect of enzyme hydrolysis on the functionality, protein quality, and flavour profile of lentil and chickpea protein isolates
The overarching goal of this research was to investigate the effect of trypsin hydrolysis on the functional properties, protein quality, and flavour...
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Target cleavage map** and tissue-specific expression analysis of PGPR responsive miR166 under abiotic stress in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
Legumes are an indispensable food after cereals with extensive production across the world. Legume production is imposed with limitations and has...
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Effect of Different Technological Factors on the Gelation of a Low-Lectin Bean Protein Isolate
Gelling ability of a bean protein isolate (BPI) obtained from a naturally low-lectin variety ( Phaseolus vulgaris var. Almonga) was analysed. For that...
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Purified Banana lectin (BanLec) isolated from the ripen pulp of Musa Paradisiaca induces apoptosis in cancer cell lines: in vitro study
The aim of the study was to examine the anticancer activities of banana lectin (BanLec) from the ripen pulp of Musa paradisiaca. In this...
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Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Chickpea Protein Hydrolysate-Vanadium Complexes Having Cell Inhibitory Effects on Lung Cancer A549 Cells Lines
Designing new types of drugs with preferred properties against cancer is a great issue for scientists dealing with synthesis and study of biological...
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Comprehensive characterization of Allium cepa leaf lectin (ACAL1) for its potential use against sap-sucking plant pests: in silico study
Monocot mannose-binding lectins (MMBLs) play crucial role in plant protection against sap-sucking insects. In current investigation, onion leaf...
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Effectiveness of enzymatic hydrolysis for reducing the allergenic potential of legume by-products
The interest in agri-food residues and their valorization has grown considerably, and many of them are today considered to be valuable,...
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Transcriptome analysis of ovules offers early developmental clues after fertilization in Cicer arietinum L.
Chickpea ( Cicer arietinum L.) seeds are valued for their nutritional scores and limited information on the molecular mechanisms of chickpea...
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Genome-wide identification and characterization of Lectin receptor-like kinase (LecRLK) genes in mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek)
Lectins are a diverse group of proteins found throughout plant species. Numerous lectins are involved in many important processes such as...
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Genetic Improvement in Leguminous Crops Through Genome Editing
Leguminous crops belong to the Fabaceae family, known for their high nutritional properties and use for human and livestock consumption and for their...
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Control of the chickpea blight, Ascochyta rabiei, with the weed plant, Withania somnifera
BackgroundAscochyta blight caused by a fungal pathogen, Ascochyta rabiei , is a serious disease of chickpea in most chickpea growing areas of the...
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Biological Activities of Chickpea in Human Health (Cicer arietinum L.). A Review
Chickpea is one of the most consumed legumes worldwide. Among their benefits are the high protein concentration that reflects not only at the...
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Root–Knot Nematodes in Cereal and Pulse Crops, and Their Management by Novel Biological and Biotechnological Approaches
The root–knot nematode, Meloidogyne spp., is a most significant pest of food and commercial crops world over. The infestation with Meloidogyne spp....
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Aptamer-functionalized stir bar sorptive extraction for selective isolation, identification, and determination of concanavalin A in food by MALDI-TOF-MS
An aptamer-functionalized stir bar sorptive extraction (SBSE) coating is described for the first time devoted to selective isolation and...
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Comparative analysis of metabolites in contrasting chickpea cultivars
Chickpea ( Cicer arietinum L.) is a good source of nutrients for animals and human consumption. In the present study, we analyzed the anthocyanin and...
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Bioactive peptide of Cicer arietinum L. induces apoptosis in human endometrial cancer via DNA fragmentation and cell cycle arrest
Chickpea seed proteins are alleged source of nutraceuticals. These seed proteins were subjected to different proteases to produce peptides. The...
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Different Generations of Genetically Modified Crops for Insect Resistance
Crops are exposed to a variety of insect pests throughout their lifetime. Insect pests cause significant damage to crop plants by feeding on their...
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Recent patent applications in beverages enriched with plant proteins
Recently, many consumers have been adding plant-based beverages to their diets, due to different reasons. The addition of plant proteins to enrich...
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Characterization of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) lectin for biological activity
Lectins are proteins that are subject of intense investigations. Information on lectin from chickpea ( Cicer arietinum L.) with respect to its...
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The potential and efficacy of Allium sativum leaf lectin (ASAL) against sap-sucking insect pests of transgenic maize
The gene sequence encoding the mannose-binding homodimeric protein Allium sativum leaf agglutinin (ASAL) was introduced into maize inbred lines to...
