Protective effect of Bougainvillea glabra Choisy bract in toxicity induced by Paraquat in Drosophila melanogaster
In this study, we evaluated the antioxidant and protective potential of the B. glabra bracts (BBGCE) hydroalcoholic extract against Paraquat-induced toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster. BBGCE demonstrated high antioxidant capacity in vitro through the assays of ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), radical 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), free radical ABTS and quantification of phenolic compounds, confirmed through identifying the main compounds. Wild males of D. melanogaster were exposed to Paraquat (1.75 mM) and B. glabra Choisy (1, 10, 50 and 100 μg/mL) in agar medium for 4 days. Flies exposed to Paraquat show...
Source: Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Toxicology and pharmacology : CBP - February 29, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Aline Castro Caurio Jean Ramos Boldori Leonardo Martha Gon çalves Camille Cadore Rodrigues Nathane Rosa Rodrigues Sabrina Somacal Tatiana Emanuelli Rafael Roehrs Cristiane Casagrande Denardin Elton Luis Gasparotto Denardin Source Type: research

Beetroot Bioactive and its Associated Health Benefits: Considerations for Utilization of Beetroot in Value-added Products
CONCLUSION: This paper has reviewed the studies focused on the utilization of beetroot concerning its varied composition of nutraceutical components. This review briefly accounts for the different bioactive compound extraction methods that are immensely helpful in the food and health industries. The advantages and disadvantages of these extractions are also taken into consideration. There is a wide range of value-added products currently in the market that are generated from the addition of beetroot for the improvement of nutritional as well as sensory attributes of the final products.PMID:37990613 | DOI:10.2174/2772574X14...
Source: Adv Data - November 22, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Meghana Valiyarayil Narayanan Prasad Rasane Jyoti Singh Sawinder Kaur Harshal Avinashe Mahendra Gunjal Jaspreet Kaur Vishesh Bhadariya Source Type: research

Beetroot Bioactive and its Associated Health Benefits: Considerations for Utilization of Beetroot in Value-added Products
CONCLUSION: This paper has reviewed the studies focused on the utilization of beetroot concerning its varied composition of nutraceutical components. This review briefly accounts for the different bioactive compound extraction methods that are immensely helpful in the food and health industries. The advantages and disadvantages of these extractions are also taken into consideration. There is a wide range of value-added products currently in the market that are generated from the addition of beetroot for the improvement of nutritional as well as sensory attributes of the final products.PMID:37990613 | DOI:10.2174/2772574X14...
Source: Adv Data - November 22, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Meghana Valiyarayil Narayanan Prasad Rasane Jyoti Singh Sawinder Kaur Harshal Avinashe Mahendra Gunjal Jaspreet Kaur Vishesh Bhadariya Source Type: research

Improving red pitaya fruit quality by nano-selenium biofortification to enhance phenylpropanoid and betalain biosynthesis
In conclusion, the mechanism of Nano-Se biofortification for red pitaya might be fortifying pigment, as well as the enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant substances formation by regulating primary and secondary metabolism facilitated by Se accumulation.PMID:37948939 | DOI:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115653 (Source: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety)
Source: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety - November 10, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Huan Yu Peijuan Miao Dong Li Yangliu Wu Chunran Zhou Canping Pan Source Type: research

Betalains Alleviate Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Fatigue and Improve Sports Performance: an Update on Recent Advancement
AbstractPurpose of ReviewBeetroot juice is a popular natural food supplement commonly consumed for its health and ergogenic benefits. It contains an abundance of phytochemical compounds, which have been shown to enhance sports endurance and recovery. Among them, nitrate is well-studied and known for improving performance during exercise. On the other hand, betalains, the bioactive pigment, have shown various biological activities including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hypertensive, which may improve exercise performance and post-exercise recovery. Additionally, free radical scavenging activities of betalains co...
Source: Current Nutrition Reports - October 12, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research

Molecules, Vol. 28, Pages 6405: A Comparative Study of Ethanol and Citric Acid Solutions for Extracting Betalains and Total Phenolic Content from Freeze-Dried Beetroot Powder
oncha This research compares the extraction of betalains (betacyanin and betaxanthin) and total phenolic content using citric acid and aqueous–ethanol solutions. The aim is to find an environmentally sustainable alternative solvent for extracting these compounds from dried beetroot powder. Using citric acid solution as a solvent offers several benefits over ethanol. Citric acid is a weak organic acid found naturally in citrus fruits, making it a safe and environmentally friendly choice for certain extraction processes. Moreover, the use of citric acid as solvent offers biodegradability, non-toxicity, non-...
Source: Molecules - September 2, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Rahul Kumar Lisa Methven Maria Jose Oruna-Concha Tags: Article Source Type: research

Effect of betanin synthesis on photosynthesis and tyrosine metabolism in transgenic carrot
Betalain is a natural pigment with important nutritional value and broad application prospects. Previously, we produced betanin biosynthesis transgenic carrots via expressing optimized genes CYP76AD1S, cDOPA5GTS ... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - August 24, 2023 Category: Biology Authors: Bo Wang, Ya-Hui Wang, Yuan-Jie Deng, Quan-Hong Yao and Ai-Sheng Xiong Tags: Research Source Type: research

Molecules, Vol. 28, Pages 5627: Comparative Transcriptomic Analysis of the Metabolism of Betalains and Flavonoids in Red Amaranth Hypocotyl under Blue Light and Dark Conditions
Peng Amaranth plants contain abundant betalains and flavonoids. Anthocyanins are important flavonoids; however, they cannot coexist in the same plant with betalains. Blue light influences metabolite synthesis and hypocotyl elongation; accordingly, analyses of its effects on betalain and flavonoid biosynthesis in Amaranthus tricolor may provide insight into the distribution of these plant pigments. We analyzed the betalain and flavonoid content and transcriptome profiles in amaranth hypocotyls under blue light and dark conditions. Furthermore, we analyzed the expression patterns of key genes related to betalains and fl...
Source: Molecules - July 25, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Shengcai Liu Xiao Wang Liyun Peng Tags: Article Source Type: research

Anar Phali (Opuntia ficus) juice extract as a novel pollution-free source of natural betalain dye for wool yarn
In this study, microwave rays have been employed for the isolation of colorants from Anar Phali while bio-mordant have been included to get color-fast shades. The colorant was isolated in an acidic medium before and after microwave rays for 2 min. For getting darker shades with different tints, sustainable chemical and plant-based extracts as bio-mordant have been employed before and after bio coloration of wool yarn at given conditions. CIE Lab system computed in Colori-spectrophotometer (CS-410) was used to observe the change in color depth and tonal variation of dyed fabrics, and ISO standard methods have been employed ...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - July 21, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Yousra Riaz Samra Barkaat Shahid Adeel None Fazal-Ur-Rehman Muhammad Ibrahim Muhammad Zuber Meral Ozomay Shahnaz Parveen Khattak Source Type: research

A split GAL4 RUBY assay for visual in planta detection of protein-protein interactions
Plant J. 2023 Jun;114(6):1209-1226. doi: 10.1111/tpj.16234. Epub 2023 Apr 26.ABSTRACTProtein-protein interactions (PPIs) are a fundamental process in cellular biogenesis. Here we have developed a split GAL4 RUBY assay that enables macroscopically visual PPI detection in plant leaves in real time. Candidate interacting protein partners are fused to specific domains of the yeast GAL4 and herpes simplex virus VP16 transcription factors and transiently expressed in Nicotiana benthamina leaves by Agrobacterium infiltration. PPI, that may be either direct or indirect, results in transcriptional activation of a RUBY reporter gene...
Source: Herpes - June 16, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jian Chen Ming Luo Phillip Hands Vivien Rolland Jianping Zhang Zhao Li Megan Outram Peter Dodds Michael Ayliffe Source Type: research

A split GAL4 RUBY assay for visual in planta detection of protein-protein interactions
Plant J. 2023 Jun;114(6):1209-1226. doi: 10.1111/tpj.16234. Epub 2023 Apr 26.ABSTRACTProtein-protein interactions (PPIs) are a fundamental process in cellular biogenesis. Here we have developed a split GAL4 RUBY assay that enables macroscopically visual PPI detection in plant leaves in real time. Candidate interacting protein partners are fused to specific domains of the yeast GAL4 and herpes simplex virus VP16 transcription factors and transiently expressed in Nicotiana benthamina leaves by Agrobacterium infiltration. PPI, that may be either direct or indirect, results in transcriptional activation of a RUBY reporter gene...
Source: Herpes - June 16, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jian Chen Ming Luo Phillip Hands Vivien Rolland Jianping Zhang Zhao Li Megan Outram Peter Dodds Michael Ayliffe Source Type: research

A split GAL4 RUBY assay for visual in planta detection of protein-protein interactions
Plant J. 2023 Jun;114(6):1209-1226. doi: 10.1111/tpj.16234. Epub 2023 Apr 26.ABSTRACTProtein-protein interactions (PPIs) are a fundamental process in cellular biogenesis. Here we have developed a split GAL4 RUBY assay that enables macroscopically visual PPI detection in plant leaves in real time. Candidate interacting protein partners are fused to specific domains of the yeast GAL4 and herpes simplex virus VP16 transcription factors and transiently expressed in Nicotiana benthamina leaves by Agrobacterium infiltration. PPI, that may be either direct or indirect, results in transcriptional activation of a RUBY reporter gene...
Source: Herpes - June 16, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jian Chen Ming Luo Phillip Hands Vivien Rolland Jianping Zhang Zhao Li Megan Outram Peter Dodds Michael Ayliffe Source Type: research

Molecules, Vol. 28, Pages 4454: Pharmacological Properties of Four Plant Species of the Genus Anabasis, Amaranthaceae
va Kulpan Orynbassarova The genus Anabasis is a member of the family Amaranthaceae (former name: Chenopodiaceae) and includes approximately 102 genera and 1400 species. The genus Anabasis is one of the most significant families in salt marshes, semi-deserts, and other harsh environments. They are also renowned for their abundance in bioactive compounds, including sesquiterpenes, diterpenes, triterpenes, saponins, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and betalain pigments. Since ancient times, these plants have been used to treat various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease...
Source: Molecules - May 31, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Zhanybek Shegebayev Aknur Turgumbayeva Ubaidilla Datkhayev Kairat Zhakipbekov Assem Kalykova Elmira Kartbayeva Ahmet Beyatli Kuanysh Tastambek Gulmira Altynbayeva Bassymbek Dilbarkhanov Aiman Akhelova Rabiga Anarbayeva Kulpan Orynbassarova Tags: Review Source Type: research

Gut microbiota enhance energy accumulation of black-necked crane to cope with impending migration
Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2023 May 30. doi: 10.1007/s00253-023-12598-x. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLess is known about the role of gut microbiota in overwintering environmental adaptation in migratory birds. Here, we performed metagenomic sequencing on fresh fecal samples (n = 24) collected during 4 periods of overwintering (Dec: early; Jan: middle I; Feb: middle II; Mar: late) to characterize gut microbial taxonomic and functional characteristics of black-necked crane (Grus nigricollis). The results demonstrated no significant change in microbial diversity among overwintering periods. Analysis of compositions of micro...
Source: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology - May 30, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Wenhao Li Junsong Zhao Hong Tian Yanqiong Shen Yuanjian Wang Mingcui Shao Tingsong Xiong Yongfang Yao Lin Zhang Xinyu Chen Hongtao Xiao Ying Xiong Shengzhi Yang Cui Tan Huailiang Xu Source Type: research

Gut microbiota enhance energy accumulation of black-necked crane to cope with impending migration
Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2023 May 30. doi: 10.1007/s00253-023-12598-x. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLess is known about the role of gut microbiota in overwintering environmental adaptation in migratory birds. Here, we performed metagenomic sequencing on fresh fecal samples (n = 24) collected during 4 periods of overwintering (Dec: early; Jan: middle I; Feb: middle II; Mar: late) to characterize gut microbial taxonomic and functional characteristics of black-necked crane (Grus nigricollis). The results demonstrated no significant change in microbial diversity among overwintering periods. Analysis of compositions of micro...
Source: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology - May 30, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Wenhao Li Junsong Zhao Hong Tian Yanqiong Shen Yuanjian Wang Mingcui Shao Tingsong Xiong Yongfang Yao Lin Zhang Xinyu Chen Hongtao Xiao Ying Xiong Shengzhi Yang Cui Tan Huailiang Xu Source Type: research