The effects of green cardamom supplementation on blood glucose, lipids profile, oxidative stress, sirtuin-1 and irisin in type 2 diabetic patients: a study protocol for a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial
It has been suggested that the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hypolipidemic activities of cardamom may improve diabetes. However, the effect of this spice has not been investigated in diabetic subjects. Th... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - January 17, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Mohadeseh Aghasi, Shohreh Ghazi-Zahedi, Fariba Koohdani, Fereydoun Siassi, Ensieh Nasli-Esfahani, Ali Keshavarz, Mostafa Qorbani, Hoorieh Khoshamal, Asma Salari-Moghaddam and Gity Sotoudeh Tags: Study protocol Source Type: research
Field-usable Lateral flow immunoassay for the rapid detection of Macluravirus, Large cardamom chirke virus.
Abstract
A simple and rapid lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) was developed by utilizing gold nanoparticles conjugated to a polyclonal antibody against coat protein of large cardamom chirke virus (LCCV). The LFIA was based on the principle of sandwich immunoassay, detected LCCV within ∼10 minutes and the results could be evaluated visually. The colloidal gold (CG) was made using 1% gold chloride solution. The LCCV IgG (1 μg/μl) and Mouse IgG (0.5 μg/μl) were conjugated with CG individually and coated onto a conjugate pad at 1:1 ratio. A sample extraction procedure was optimized in order to get ad...
Source: Journal of Virological Methods - December 27, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Maheshwari Y, Selvaraj V, Jain RK, Mandal B Tags: J Virol Methods Source Type: research
Multifarious plant growth promotion by an entomopathogenic fungus Lecanicillium psalliotae
Publication date: March 2018 Source:Microbiological Research, Volume 207 Author(s): C.M. Senthil Kumar, T.K. Jacob, S. Devasahayam, Stephy Thomas, C. Geethu An entomopathogenic fungus, Lecanicillium psalliotae strain IISR-EPF-02 previously found infectious to cardamom thips, Sciothrips cardamomi promoted plant growth in cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum. The isolate exhibited direct plant growth promoting traits by production of indole-3-acetic acid and ammonia and by solubilizing inorganic phosphate and zinc. It also showed indirect plant growth promoting traits by producing siderophores and cell wall-degrading enzyme...
Source: Microbiological Research - December 23, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Cardamom angel.
PMID: 29227771 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Med J Aust)
Source: Med J Aust - December 11, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Gottlieb A Tags: Med J Aust Source Type: research
New trends in anaphylaxis
AbstractThis review presents the current trends in anaphylaxis management discussed at the fourth International Network for Online-Registration of Anaphylaxis (NORA) conference held in Berlin in April 2017. Current data from the anaphylaxis registry show that Hymenoptera venom, foods, and pharmaceutical drugs are still among the most frequent triggers of anaphylaxis. Rare triggers include chicory, cardamom, asparagus, and goji berries. A meta-analysis on recent trends in insect venom anaphylaxis demonstrated for the first time that, although data on the efficacy of insect venom immunotherapy is limited, the occurrence of...
Source: Allergo Journal International - November 15, 2017 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research
Food grade nanostructured lipid carrier for cardamom essential oil: Preparation, characterization and antimicrobial activity
Publication date: January 2018 Source:Journal of Functional Foods, Volume 40 Author(s): Fatemeh Keivani Nahr, Babak Ghanbarzadeh, Hamed Hamishehkar, Hossein Samadi Kafil Cardamom essential oil (CEO) loaded food grade nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) were produced using cocoa butter (as solid lipid) and Tween 80 (as surfactant) for application in aqueous-based foods. The results demonstrated that the developed NLCs had fine size (<150nm) and high entrapment efficiency (>90%). Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) results showed a less-ordered crystalline structure leading to high loading capacity. ...
Source: Journal of Functional Foods - November 2, 2017 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 22, Pages 1875: The Complete Amomum kravanh Chloroplast Genome Sequence and Phylogenetic Analysis of the Commelinids
This study identified the unique characteristics of the A. kravanh cp genome and might provide valuable information for future studies aiming for Amomum identification, and provide insights into the taxonomy of the commelinids. (Source: Molecules)
Source: Molecules - November 1, 2017 Category: Chemistry Authors: Mingli Wu Qing Li Zhigang Hu Xiwen Li Shilin Chen Tags: Article Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 14, Pages 1196: Modelling the Ozone-Based Treatments for Inactivation of Microorganisms
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The paper presents the development of a model for ozone treatment in a dynamic bed of different microorganisms (Bacillus subtilis, B. cereus, B. pumilus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Aspergillus niger, Eupenicillium cinnamopurpureum) on a heterogeneous matrix (juniper berries, cardamom seeds) initially treated with numerous ozone doses during various contact times was studied. Taking into account various microorganism susceptibility to ozone, it was of great importance to develop a sufficiently effective ozone dose to preserve food products using different strains based on the microbial model. Fo...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - October 9, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Agnieszka Brodowska Agnieszka Nowak Alina Kondratiuk-Janyska Marcin Pi ątkowski Krzysztof Śmigielski Tags: Article Source Type: research
The effect of cardamom supplementation on serum lipids, glycemic indices and blood pressure in overweight and obese pre-diabetic women: a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionsGreen cardamom supplementation may have a protective effect on HDL-C level in pre-diabetic subjects. It improves some blood parameters in these subjects; however, its effects are not different from placebo.Trial registrationIranian Registry of Clinical Trials,IRCT2014060817254N2. Registered 2 September 2014. (Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders)
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - September 29, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
Preparation and characterization of cardamom extract-loaded gelatin nanoparticles as effective targeted drug delivery system to treat glioblastoma
Publication date: Available online 18 September 2017 Source:Reactive and Functional Polymers Author(s): H. Nejat, M. Rabiee, R. Varshochian, M. Tahriri, H.E. Jazayeri, J. Rajadas, H. Ye, Z. Cui, L. Tayebi The purpose of this research study was to prepare and characterize cardamom extract-loaded gelatin nanoparticles (CE-loaded GNPs) with a diameter≤200nm as a potent drug delivery system (DDS) for treatment of glioblastoma, which is the most common and aggressive type of brain tumor. The BBB poses physical and biological limitations to drug diffusion to reach target tissues. Polymeric nanoparticles, like gelati...
Source: Reactive and Functional Polymers - September 19, 2017 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) perinatal exposure effects on the development, behavior and biochemical parameters in mice offspring
In conclusion, perinatal cardamom exposure enhanced learning and memory as compared to control. Cardamom and its benefit compounds were transported via placenta or/and milk during lactation. Cardamom needs more researches to investigate its benefits on other kinds of behavior. (Source: Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences)
Source: Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences - August 24, 2017 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Influence of natural antioxidants on microbial load, lipid oxidation and sensorial quality of rista ‒a traditional meat product of India
Publication date: Available online 18 August 2017 Source:Food Bioscience Author(s): Sajad Ahmad Mir, Farooq Ahmad Masoodi, Jeelani raja Present study was aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial and antioxidant effects of different spices on rista during ambient and refrigerated (4±1°C) conditions for storage period of 25 days. The rista treated with cumin acted as S1, clove treated as S2, cardamom treated as S3 and without spices as control (C). S1 samples exhibited higher values of DPPH (13.76% inhibition), ABTS (34.48%, inhibition), TPC (28.91mg GAE/ kg) and RP (0.53 abs. 700nm) as compared to Control, S2 and S3 sampl...
Source: Food Bioscience - August 19, 2017 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Cardamom powder supplementation prevents obesity, improves glucose intolerance, inflammation and oxidative stress in liver of high carbohydrate high fat diet induced obese rats
Cardamom is a well-known spice in Indian subcontinent, used in culinary and traditional medicine practices since ancient times. The current investigation was untaken to evaluate the potential benefit of cardam... (Source: Lipids in Health and Disease)
Source: Lipids in Health and Disease - August 14, 2017 Category: Lipidology Authors: Md Mizanur Rahman, Mohammad Nazmul Alam, Anayt Ulla, Farzana Akther Sumi, Nusrat Subhan, Trisha Khan, Bishwajit Sikder, Hemayet Hossain, Hasan Mahmud Reza and Md Ashraful Alam Tags: Research Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 22, Pages 1191: Cardamom, Cumin, and Dill Weed Essential Oils: Chemical Compositions, Antimicrobial Activities, and Mechanisms of Action against Campylobacter spp.
In this study, cardamom, cumin, and dill weed EOs were evaluated for their antibacterial activities against Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli by using agar-well diffusion and broth microdilution methods, along with the mechanisms of antimicrobial action. Chemical compositions of EOs were also tested by gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The results showed that cardamom and dill weed EOs possess greater antimicrobial activity than cumin with larger inhibition zones and lower minimum inhibitory concentrations. The permeability of cell membrane and cell membrane integrity were ...
Source: Molecules - July 15, 2017 Category: Chemistry Authors: Aysegul Mutlu-Ingok Funda Karbancioglu-Guler Tags: Article Source Type: research
Anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects of Cardamom (Elettaria repens (Sonn.) Baill) and its phytochemical analysis by 4D GCXGC TOF-MS
Publication date: July 2017 Source:Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, Volume 91 Author(s): Hemanth Kumar Kandikattu, P. Rachitha, G.V. Jayashree, K. Krupashree, M. Sukhith, Abdul Majid, Narayanappa Amruta, Farhath Khanum Elleteria repens is a large cardamom used in the culinary preparations. In the present study, we have evaluated in vitro antioxidant and free radical scavenging activities E. repens hexane extract (ERH) exhibited DPPH and metal chelating activity with IC50 values of 464±28.3μg/ml, 199±7.2μg/ml whereas the reducing power and antioxidant activities are found to be 289±14.6 AAE/mg, 468±22....
Source: Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy - April 28, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
