Physicochemical, rheological, antioxidant and immunological properties of four novel non-inulin (poly)saccharides from Asparagus cochinchinensis
Int J Biol Macromol. 2023 Dec 25:129034. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129034. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe impacts of four extraction techniques, including hot water, ultrasonic-assisted, complex enzyme-assisted and acid-assisted methods, on the morphological, physicochemical properties and bioactivities of Asparagus cochinchinensis (poly)saccharides (EACP, WACP, UACP, and AACP) were investigated and compared. The four samples were mainly composed of glucose, fructose, and galactose with molar ratios of 50.8:22.7:4.4 for WACP, 53.9:26.0:5.3 for UACP, 35.6:14.1:21.4 for AACP and 45.0:15.6:9.0 for EACP, respectively. Th...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - December 27, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Li Wang Zhiqiang Zhang Wanlin Zhao Chaoyang Lin Xianyu Zhou Huili Pang Guangyong Qin Hui Li Bingji Ma Source Type: research
Assessment of antiarthritic potential of Asparagus dumosus using formaldehyde and CFA-induced arthritic models in rats via modulation of oxidative stress biomarkers and mRNA expression of IL-1b, IL-6, RANKL, OPG, TNF- α and COX-2
This study was aimed to explore the antiarthritic potential ofA. dumosus in formaldehyde and complete Freund ’s adjuvant (CFA)-induced arthritic rats. Body weight, arthritic index, hepatic oxidative stress, hematological, biochemical and inflammatory markers were assessed using ELISA, whilst qRT-PCR studies were carried out for the mRNA expression of IL-1b, IL-6, RANKL, OPG, TNF-α and COX-2 genes. GCMS and HPLC analysis were performed to identify the secondary metabolites ofA. dumosus. From day 8 to 28 post-administration of formaldehyde and CFA, oral administration ofA. dumosus (600, 300 and 150 mg/kg) showed a notew...
Source: Inflammopharmacology - December 7, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Implications of deltamethrin on hematology, cardiac pathology, and gene expression in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and its possible amelioration with Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)
AbstractDeltamethrin (DM) is one of the extensively used pyrethroids for controlling ectoparasites. Unfortunately, DM is highly toxic to fish as it primarily targets the sodium channels of the plasma membrane thereby affecting their cardiac and nervous systems. The present study investigated the protective efficacy of Shatavari(Asparagus racemosus) against DM-induced cardiotoxicity in Nile tilapia(Oreochromis niloticus). The fish were segregated into nine groups having 36 fish/group maintained in triplicates exposed to DM (1 µg/L) and fed with a diet containing three different concentrations (10 g, 20 g, and 30 g/kg ...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - November 6, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants Used against Human Diseases in Zuway Dugda District, Ethiopia
CONCLUSIONS: It is essential to combine indigenous knowledge with scientific methods in order to extract the most benefit from medicinal plants. The results of the ICF and preference ranking could be used as a prelude to this. Since A. africanus was found to be the most effective wound-healing medicinal plant in the current study, further phytochemical and pharmacological research is recommended.PMID:37886427 | PMC:PMC10599937 | DOI:10.1155/2023/5545294 (Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - October 27, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Moa Megersa Tesfaye Nedi Shiferaw Belachew Source Type: research
Bioactive compound, polyphenol content, and antioxidant activity of < em > Asparagus racemosus < /em > Linn. root extract
This study was carried out to evaluate the chemical profile of A. racemosus Linn. using GC-MS and FT-IR analysis, and its polyphenol content and antioxidant effects. Plants were collected from Bhujiyaghat, Nainital (29.3159° N, 79.5245° E) in Kumaun Himalayas. GC-MS with FT-IR analysis identified multiple functional groups, including carboxylic acid derivatives. Methyl 11, 12-octadecadienoate, was screened as the major compounds by GC-MS. A. racemosus contains a high concentration of phenols (80.92 ± 0.57 mg of GAE/g of DW), flavonoids (58.22 ± 1.62 mg of QE/g of DW), and tannins (86.77 ± 0.81 mg of TAE/g of DW). DPPH...
Source: Natural Product Research - October 24, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Sheetal Oli Harsh Kumar Chauhan Anil Kumar Bisht Saumya Agnihotri Preeti Dobhal Source Type: research
Bioactive compound, polyphenol content, and antioxidant activity of < em > Asparagus racemosus < /em > Linn. root extract
This study was carried out to evaluate the chemical profile of A. racemosus Linn. using GC-MS and FT-IR analysis, and its polyphenol content and antioxidant effects. Plants were collected from Bhujiyaghat, Nainital (29.3159° N, 79.5245° E) in Kumaun Himalayas. GC-MS with FT-IR analysis identified multiple functional groups, including carboxylic acid derivatives. Methyl 11, 12-octadecadienoate, was screened as the major compounds by GC-MS. A. racemosus contains a high concentration of phenols (80.92 ± 0.57 mg of GAE/g of DW), flavonoids (58.22 ± 1.62 mg of QE/g of DW), and tannins (86.77 ± 0.81 mg of TAE/g of DW). DPPH...
Source: Natural Product Research - October 24, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Sheetal Oli Harsh Kumar Chauhan Anil Kumar Bisht Saumya Agnihotri Preeti Dobhal Source Type: research
The odd couple of protistology: Edward Heron-Allen (1861-1943) and Arthur Earland (1866-1958)
Eur J Protistol. 2023 Sep 14;91:126023. doi: 10.1016/j.ejop.2023.126023. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEdward Heron-Allen and Arthur Earland were among the last great amateur foraminifera researchers. Their partnership began in 1907 and ended in 1932. While close in age to one another, they shared little more than a fascination for forams and a lack of any university training. In most other aspects, the two men were completely different. Heron-Allen was a famous upper class polymath, expert not only on forams, but also on the Persian language, violins, palm reading, history, asparagus, and barnacles. He was also an accompl...
Source: European Journal of Protistology - October 15, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: John R Dolan Source Type: research
The odd couple of protistology: Edward Heron-Allen (1861-1943) and Arthur Earland (1866-1958)
Eur J Protistol. 2023 Sep 14;91:126023. doi: 10.1016/j.ejop.2023.126023. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEdward Heron-Allen and Arthur Earland were among the last great amateur foraminifera researchers. Their partnership began in 1907 and ended in 1932. While close in age to one another, they shared little more than a fascination for forams and a lack of any university training. In most other aspects, the two men were completely different. Heron-Allen was a famous upper class polymath, expert not only on forams, but also on the Persian language, violins, palm reading, history, asparagus, and barnacles. He was also an accompl...
Source: European Journal of Protistology - October 15, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: John R Dolan Source Type: research
The odd couple of protistology: Edward Heron-Allen (1861-1943) and Arthur Earland (1866-1958)
Eur J Protistol. 2023 Sep 14;91:126023. doi: 10.1016/j.ejop.2023.126023. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEdward Heron-Allen and Arthur Earland were among the last great amateur foraminifera researchers. Their partnership began in 1907 and ended in 1932. While close in age to one another, they shared little more than a fascination for forams and a lack of any university training. In most other aspects, the two men were completely different. Heron-Allen was a famous upper class polymath, expert not only on forams, but also on the Persian language, violins, palm reading, history, asparagus, and barnacles. He was also an accompl...
Source: European Journal of Protistology - October 15, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: John R Dolan Source Type: research
The odd couple of protistology: Edward Heron-Allen (1861-1943) and Arthur Earland (1866-1958)
Eur J Protistol. 2023 Sep 14;91:126023. doi: 10.1016/j.ejop.2023.126023. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEdward Heron-Allen and Arthur Earland were among the last great amateur foraminifera researchers. Their partnership began in 1907 and ended in 1932. While close in age to one another, they shared little more than a fascination for forams and a lack of any university training. In most other aspects, the two men were completely different. Heron-Allen was a famous upper class polymath, expert not only on forams, but also on the Persian language, violins, palm reading, history, asparagus, and barnacles. He was also an accompl...
Source: European Journal of Protistology - October 15, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: John R Dolan Source Type: research
The odd couple of protistology: Edward Heron-Allen (1861-1943) and Arthur Earland (1866-1958)
Eur J Protistol. 2023 Sep 14;91:126023. doi: 10.1016/j.ejop.2023.126023. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEdward Heron-Allen and Arthur Earland were among the last great amateur foraminifera researchers. Their partnership began in 1907 and ended in 1932. While close in age to one another, they shared little more than a fascination for forams and a lack of any university training. In most other aspects, the two men were completely different. Heron-Allen was a famous upper class polymath, expert not only on forams, but also on the Persian language, violins, palm reading, history, asparagus, and barnacles. He was also an accompl...
Source: European Journal of Protistology - October 15, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: John R Dolan Source Type: research
The odd couple of protistology: Edward Heron-Allen (1861-1943) and Arthur Earland (1866-1958)
Eur J Protistol. 2023 Sep 14;91:126023. doi: 10.1016/j.ejop.2023.126023. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEdward Heron-Allen and Arthur Earland were among the last great amateur foraminifera researchers. Their partnership began in 1907 and ended in 1932. While close in age to one another, they shared little more than a fascination for forams and a lack of any university training. In most other aspects, the two men were completely different. Heron-Allen was a famous upper class polymath, expert not only on forams, but also on the Persian language, violins, palm reading, history, asparagus, and barnacles. He was also an accompl...
Source: European Journal of Protistology - October 15, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: John R Dolan Source Type: research
The odd couple of protistology: Edward Heron-Allen (1861-1943) and Arthur Earland (1866-1958)
Eur J Protistol. 2023 Sep 14;91:126023. doi: 10.1016/j.ejop.2023.126023. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEdward Heron-Allen and Arthur Earland were among the last great amateur foraminifera researchers. Their partnership began in 1907 and ended in 1932. While close in age to one another, they shared little more than a fascination for forams and a lack of any university training. In most other aspects, the two men were completely different. Heron-Allen was a famous upper class polymath, expert not only on forams, but also on the Persian language, violins, palm reading, history, asparagus, and barnacles. He was also an accompl...
Source: European Journal of Protistology - October 15, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: John R Dolan Source Type: research
