Preparation of Spice Extracts: Evaluation of Their Phytochemical, Antioxidant, Antityrosinase, and Anti- < em > α < /em > -Glucosidase Properties Exploring Their Mechanism of Enzyme Inhibition with Antibrowning and Antidiabetic Studies < em > In Vivo < /em >
Biomed Res Int. 2022 Mar 4;2022:9983124. doi: 10.1155/2022/9983124. eCollection 2022.ABSTRACTTyrosinase and α-glucosidase enzymes are known as promising target candidates for inhibitors to control unwanted pigmentation and type II diabetics mellitus. Therefore, twenty extracts as enzyme inhibitors were prepared from edible spices: nutmeg, mace, star anise, fenugreek, and coriander aiming to explore their antioxidant, antibrowning, and antidiabetic potential. Results confirmed that all extracts showed potent antioxidant activity ranging from IC50 = 0.14 ± 0.03 to 3.69 ± 0.37 μg/mL. In addition, all extracts exhibited ex...
Source: Biomed Res - March 14, 2022 Category: Research Authors: Yahya S Alqahtani Mater H Mahnashi Bandar A Alyami Ali O Alqarni Mohammed A Huneif Mohammed H Nahari Anser Ali Qamar Javed Hina Ilyas Muhammad Rafiq Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 2951: Effects of Psychological Distress and Coping Resources on Internet Gaming Disorder: Comparison between Chinese and Japanese University Students
Honglei Chen
The high prevalence of Internet gaming disorder (IGD) among Asian youth indicates an urgent need to identify protective factors and examine their consistency across Asian cultures in order to facilitate cost-effective interventions. Based on the transactional theory of stress and coping, this study collected data of 1243 online gamers (45% males; 18&ndash;25 years) through an anonymous survey from universities in China and Japan and investigated whether three coping resources (i.e., mindfulness, coping flexibility, and social support) serve to protect Chinese and Japanese youth from the impact of ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 3, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Anise M. S. Wu Mark H. C. Lai Mengxuan Zhang Masao Yogo Shu M. Yu Sijie Mao Juliet Honglei Chen Tags: Article Source Type: research
Anise: Potential Health Benefits
Anise (Pimpinella anisum L., family Apiaceae) is an aromatic annual herb native to the eastern Mediterranean region and western Asia. Although the small fruit is incorrectly referred to as a seed, nonetheless, the fruit is commonly known as aniseed. When ripe and dried, it is the popular spice. Aniseed and its essential oil are used in traditional therapies, for example, for relief of coughs, respiratory congestion, migraines, gastrointestinal distress, and colic; for treatment of skin infections; as a tranquilizer and aphrodisiac; and to improve lactation. Limited and preliminary clinical research has examined the efficac...
Source: Nutrition Today - March 1, 2022 Category: Nutrition Tags: Food Science Source Type: research
Natural oils restore body weight, ameliorate serum bile acid and vitamin D and improve liver histology in depression
Khaled M.M. Koriem, Nevein N. Fadl, Salwa R. El-Zayat, Eman N. Hosny, Fatma A. Morsy
Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
The purpose of this study was designed to investigate anise oil and geranium oil to amend body weight, serum bile acid and vitamin D, and liver histology in depressed rats.
Eighty male albino rats were divided into normal and depressed rats. Normal rats (40 rats) were divided into four equal groups: control, venlafaxine drug, anise oil and geranium oil groups. Depressed rats (40 rats) were divided into four equal groups: depressed ...
Source: Nutrition and Food Science - February 24, 2022 Category: Nutrition Authors: Khaled M.M. Koriem
Nevein N. Fadl
Salwa R. El-Zayat
Eman N. Hosny
Fatma A. Morsy Source Type: research
Screening of Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils against Bovine Respiratory Pathogens – Focusing on Pasteurella multocida
In conclusion, cinnamon cassia and lemongrass as well as
coriander, winter savory, and thyme oil are promising candidates for treatment of P. multocida-associated bovine respiratory infections. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Planta Medica)
Source: Planta Medica - February 18, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Bismarck, Doris Becker, Jens M üller, Elisabeth Becher, Vera Nau, Lisa Mayer, Philipp Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research
Effects of dietary sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.) oil and medicinal plant powder supplementation on growth performance, carcass traits, and breast meat quality of colored broiler chickens raised in Vietnam
In conclusion, replacing 2% SBO with 2% SIO and 1% MP supplementation in broiler diets increased n-3 PUFA content and decreased cholesterol content in breast meat, without negative effects on bird performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality. Therefore, a combination of SIO and MP can be used as an effective strategy to ameliorate the meat quality of finishing broiler chickens by enhancing n-3 PUFA content and reducing the cholesterol content of breast meat. (Source: Tropical Animal Health and Production)
Source: Tropical Animal Health and Production - February 5, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Validation of the metacognitions about online gaming scale (MOGS) among Chinese gamers
Addict Behav. 2022 Jan 20;129:107255. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2022.107255. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWith the largest online gamer population worldwide and a heightened rate of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), China has a long-lasting need to identify salient correlates of IGD and provide corresponding assessment tools to support cost-effective IGD screening and interventions. To respond to such a need, the present study aimed to validate the Metacognitions about Online Gaming Scale (MOGS) among Chinese gamers to provide an additional tool for promoting studies investigating metacognition, a promising and newly emerged co...
Source: Addictive Behaviors - January 29, 2022 Category: Addiction Authors: Le Dang Juliet Honglei Chen Hui Zhou Marcantonio M Spada Anise M S Wu Source Type: research
Validation of the metacognitions about online gaming scale (MOGS) among Chinese gamers
Addict Behav. 2022 Jan 20;129:107255. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2022.107255. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWith the largest online gamer population worldwide and a heightened rate of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), China has a long-lasting need to identify salient correlates of IGD and provide corresponding assessment tools to support cost-effective IGD screening and interventions. To respond to such a need, the present study aimed to validate the Metacognitions about Online Gaming Scale (MOGS) among Chinese gamers to provide an additional tool for promoting studies investigating metacognition, a promising and newly emerged co...
Source: Addictive Behaviors - January 29, 2022 Category: Addiction Authors: Le Dang Juliet Honglei Chen Hui Zhou Marcantonio M Spada Anise M S Wu Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 27, Pages 650: Illicium verum (Star Anise) and Trans-Anethole as Valuable Raw Materials for Medicinal and Cosmetic Applications
ieszka Szopa
Illicium verum Hook f. (star anise) is considered an important species in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is also used in contemporary medicine in East Asian countries. It occurs in natural habitats in southeastern parts of China and Vietnam, and is cultivated in various regions in China. The raw materials&mdash;Anisi stellati fructus and Anisi stellati aetheroleum obtained from this species exhibit expectorant and spasmolytic activities. The European Pharmacopoeia (4th edition) indicates that these raw materials have been used in allopathy since 2002. The biological activities of the above-mentio...
Source: Molecules - January 19, 2022 Category: Chemistry Authors: Marta Sharafan Karolina Jafernik Halina Ekiert Pawe ł Kubica Ryszard Kocjan Eliza Blicharska Agnieszka Szopa Tags: Review Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 27, Pages 651: Production of an Anise- and Woodruff-like Aroma by Monokaryotic Strains of Pleurotus sapidus Grown on Citrus Side Streams
olger Zorn
The production of natural flavors by means of microorganisms is of great interest for the food and flavor industry, and by-products of the agro-industry are particularly suitable as substrates. In the present study, Citrus side streams were fermented using monokaryotic strains of the fungus Pleurotus sapidus. Some of the cultures exhibited a pleasant smell, reminiscent of woodruff and anise, as well as herbaceous notes. To evaluate the composition of the overall aroma, liquid/liquid extracts of submerged cultures of a selected monokaryon were prepared, and the volatiles were isolated via solvent-assisted fla...
Source: Molecules - January 19, 2022 Category: Chemistry Authors: Friederike B ürger Maximilian Koch Marco A. Fraatz Alejandra B. Omarini Ralf G. Berger Holger Zorn Tags: Article Source Type: research
Challenging diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis in children: case report
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the modern world due to increased migration rates. In 2018, 11% of all TB cases were diagnosed in children (World Health Organization., 2020). Extrapulmonary TB is a less common form, diagnosed in only 15% of all TB cases worldwide in 2018 (World Health Organization., 2020). It can affect the gastrointestinal tract, peritoneum, and lymph nodes. Abdominal TB is a rare form of TB that affects children without comorbidities in particular, although exact numbers are unavailable because of lack of data and its rarity. (Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases)
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - December 22, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ausra Lukosiute-Urboniene, Inga Dekeryte, Kamile Donielaite-Anise, Arturas Kilda, Vidmantas Barauskas Source Type: research
Challenging diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis in children: cases report
Introduction (Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases)
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - December 22, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ausra Lukosiute-Urboniene, Inga Dekeryte, Kamile Donielaite-Anise, Arturas Kilda, Vidmantas Barauskas Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
The bioinformatics analysis of quercetin in octagonal lotus for the screening of breast cancer MYC, CXCL10, CXCL11, and E2F1
CONCLUSION: This study initially screened the key active ingredients of star aniseed lotus and analyzed key genes and several essential pathways. Traditional Chinese medicine is expected to provide new evidence and research ideas to prevent and treat breast cancer.PMID:34693792 | DOI:10.1177/20587384211040903 (Source: International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology)
Source: International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology - October 25, 2021 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Yuexing Ma Zirong Peng Rongbin Pan Zhixin Zhu Xiaoqi Meng Huiming Hu Xin Qiao Xuening Huang Mengyu Hou Source Type: research
The bioinformatics analysis of quercetin in octagonal lotus for the screening of breast cancer MYC, CXCL10, CXCL11, and E2F1
CONCLUSION: This study initially screened the key active ingredients of star aniseed lotus and analyzed key genes and several essential pathways. Traditional Chinese medicine is expected to provide new evidence and research ideas to prevent and treat breast cancer.PMID:34693792 | PMC:PMC8544779 | DOI:10.1177/20587384211040903 (Source: International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology)
Source: International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology - October 25, 2021 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Yuexing Ma Zirong Peng Rongbin Pan Zhixin Zhu Xiaoqi Meng Huiming Hu Xin Qiao Xuening Huang Mengyu Hou Source Type: research
Anti-Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Volatile Oils: Fennel and Cumin Inhibit Neutrophilic Inflammation via Regulating Calcium and MAPKs
Neutrophilic inflammatory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), or psoriasis, exert a huge burden on the global health system due to the lack of safe and effective treatments. Volatile oils from terrestrial plants showed impressive therapeutic effects against disorders of the skin, digestive system, lungs, liver, metabolism, and nervous system. However, their effect on the immune system and neutrophil function is still elusive. Fennel, cumin, marjoram, lavender, caraway, and anise are the common nutraceuticals that are widely used in the Mediterranean di...
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - October 11, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
