Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim. leaves extract ameliorates DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis-like symptoms in NC/Nga mice
ConclusionOur studies indicate that PUL ameliorates atopic dermatitis-like symptoms by suppressing the proinflammatory cytokines and immune stimuli in both in vitro and in vivo animal models. Therefore, these data suggest that PUL might be an effective natural resource for the treatment of AD. (Source: Phytomedicine)
Source: Phytomedicine - July 10, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Rheological behaviour of acetylated pectins from cactus pear fruits (Opuntia albicarpa and O. matudae)
Publication date: Available online 7 July 2018Source: Food HydrocolloidsAuthor(s): Yareli Morales-Martínez, Ma del Rocío López-Cuellar, Norberto Chavarría-Hernández, Adriana Inés Rodríguez-HernándezAbstractAcetylated-low methoxyl pectins were isolated from sweet prickly-pear (Opuntia albicarpa) and ‘xoconostle’ or acidic prickly-pear (O. matudae), by sequential extraction with water in presence of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid as sequestering agent. The extraction protocol resulted in the isolation of pectins of good enough purity as evidenced by their high galacturonic acid contents (65.23 and 75.72% w/w, fo...
Source: Food Hydrocolloids - July 10, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Cellulose nanocrystals Pickering emulsion incorporated chitosan coatings for improving storability of postharvest Bartlett pears (Pyrus communis) during long-term cold storage
This study demonstrated the possibility of using CNC Pickering emulsions for enhancing the stability of hydrophilic chitosan-based coatings.Graphical abstract (Source: Food Hydrocolloids)
Source: Food Hydrocolloids - July 10, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Rheological behaviour of acetylated pectins from cactus pear fruits (Opuntia albicarpa and O. matudae)
Publication date: Available online 7 July 2018Source: Food HydrocolloidsAuthor(s): Yareli Morales-Martínez, Ma del Rocío López-Cuellar, Norberto Chavarría-Hernández, Adriana Inés Rodríguez-HernándezAbstractAcetylated-low methoxyl pectins were isolated from sweet prickly-pear (Opuntia albicarpa) and ‘xoconostle’ or acidic prickly-pear (O. matudae), by sequential extraction with water in presence of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid as sequestering agent. The extraction protocol resulted in the isolation of pectins of good enough purity as evidenced by their high galacturonic acid contents (65.23 and 75.72% w/w, fo...
Source: Food Hydrocolloids - July 8, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Genome-Wide Analysis of Aluminum-Activated Malate Transporter Family Genes in Six Rosaceae Species, and Expression Analysis and Functional Characterization on Malate Accumulation in Chinese White Pear
In this study, a total of 113 ALMT homologous genes were identified from six Rosaceae species (Pyrus bretschneideri, Malus × domestica, Prunus persica, Fragaria vesca, Prunus mume, and Pyrus communis), and 27 of these sequences came from Chinese white pear, designated PbrALMT. Based on the phylogenetic analysis, we divided these ALMT genes into three main clusters (A, B, and C). Conserved domain analysis indicated that all PbrALMT proteins contained the ALMT domain and the FUSC_2 domain, and fewer proteins included the FUSC domain. The results of subcellular localization experiments showed that parts of PbrALMT protei...
Source: Plant Science - July 6, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim. leaves extract ameliorates DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis-like symptoms in NC/Nga mice
ConclusionOur studies indicate that PUL ameliorates atopic dermatitis-like symptoms by suppressing the proinflammatory cytokines and immune stimuli in both in vitro and in vivo animal models. Therefore, these data suggest that PUL might be an effective natural resource for the treatment of AD. (Source: Phytomedicine)
Source: Phytomedicine - July 5, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Cellulose nanocrystals Pickering emulsion incorporated chitosan coatings for improving storability of postharvest Bartlett pears (Pyrus communis) during long-term cold storage
This study demonstrated the possibility of using CNC Pickering emulsions for enhancing the stability of hydrophilic chitosan-based coatings.Graphical abstract (Source: Food Hydrocolloids)
Source: Food Hydrocolloids - July 5, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
GSE116581 fruitENCODE: An encyclopedia of DNA elements for fruit ripening
Contributor : Silin ZhongSeries Type : Expression profiling by high throughput sequencing ; Genome binding/occupancy profiling by high throughput sequencing ; Methylation profiling by high throughput sequencingOrganism : Arabidopsis thaliana ; Carica papaya ; Citrullus lanatus ; Cucumis melo ; Cucumis sativus ; Fragaria vesca ; Malus domestica ; Musa acuminata AAA Group ; Oryza sativa ; Prunus persica ; Pyrus x bretschneideri ; Solanum lycopersicum ; Vitis viniferaFleshy fruits evolved independently multiple times during angiosperm history, including the use of ethylene for the initiation and maintenance of ripening. ENCO...
Source: GEO: Gene Expression Omnibus - July 4, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: Expression profiling by high throughput sequencing Genome binding/occupancy profiling by high throughput sequencing Methylation profiling by high throughput sequencing Arabidopsis thaliana Carica papaya Citrullus lanatus Cucumis melo Cucumis Source Type: research
GSE116095 Identification of Exosome-Like Nanoparticle Derived MicroRNAs from Eleven Edible Plants
In this study, we found that the highly expressed miRNAs appear in EPDELNs （Edible plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles） have the potential to regulate human mRNA in a cross-kingdom manner. Target prediction and functional analysis revealed that highly expressed miRNAs were closely associated with inflammatory responses and cancer-related pathways. Therefore, we hy pothesized that miRNAs in EPDELNs may be a crucial factor behind the regulatory function of EPDELNs. (Source: GEO: Gene Expression Omnibus)
Source: GEO: Gene Expression Omnibus - June 25, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: Non-coding RNA profiling by high throughput sequencing Actinidia chinensis Citrus reticulata Citrus x paradisi Cocos nucifera Cucumis melo Glycine max Pisum sativum Pyrus communis Solanum lycopersicum Vaccinium Zingiber officinale Source Type: research
Genes, Vol. 9, Pages 311: Genome-Wide Identification and Functional Prediction of Novel Drought-Responsive lncRNAs in Pyrus betulifolia
This study will provide genetic resources for pear breeding and provide reference to other pomological studies. (Source: Genes)
Source: Genes - June 20, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jinxing Wang Jing Lin Jialiang Kan Hong Wang Xiaogang Li Qingsong Yang Hui Li Youhong Chang Tags: Article Source Type: research
Diversification and independent domestication of Asian and European pears
Pear (Pyrus) is a globally grown fruit, with thousands of cultivars in five domesticated species and dozens of wild species. However, little is known about the evolutionary history of these pear species and what ... (Source: Genome Biology)
Source: Genome Biology - June 11, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jun Wu, Yingtao Wang, Jiabao Xu, Schuyler S. Korban, Zhangjun Fei, Shutian Tao, Ray Ming, Shuaishuai Tai, Awais M. Khan, Joseph D. Postman, Chao Gu, Hao Yin, Danman Zheng, Kaijie Qi, Yong Li, Runze Wang & hellip; Tags: Research Source Type: research
Facile green synthesis of carbon dots from Pyrus pyrifolia fruit for assaying of Al3+ ion via chelation enhanced fluorescence mechanism
Publication date: 15 August 2018 Source:Journal of Molecular Liquids, Volume 264 Author(s): Jigna R. Bhamore, Sanjay Jha, Rakesh Kumar Singhal, Tae Jung Park, Suresh Kumar Kailasa In this work, we synthesized fluorescent carbon dots (CDs) using Pyrus pyrifolia (pear) fruit via hydrothermal method at 180 °C for 6 h without using any further treatment or surface passivating agents. The synthesized CDs possess intense blue fluorescence under UV lamp at 365 nm and exhibit emission peak at 471 nm when excited at 390 nm. Because of specific surface functional groups, the synthesized CDs showed high selectivity ...
Source: Journal of Molecular Liquids - May 26, 2018 Category: Molecular Biology Source Type: research
Application of prickly pear fruit extract to improve domestic shelf life, quality and microbial safety of sliced beef.
Abstract
The research aimed to expand the knowledge on the use of natural bioactive compounds for food preservation. First-crop fruit of prickly pear were subjected to water extraction and evaluated for total polyphenol content, antioxidant activity, in vitro antimicrobial performance against food spoilage and pathogenic bacteria, and betacyanin and betaxanthin content. The extract was then applied by dipping technique to packed sliced beef, to evaluate its effect on physical and chemical parameters, color and texture maintenance, as well as on microbial growth during shelf life at domestic storage conditi...
Source: Food and Chemical Toxicology - May 19, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: Palmeri R, Parafati L, Restuccia C, Fallico B Tags: Food Chem Toxicol Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 23, Pages 1144: The Sucrose Synthase Gene Family in Chinese Pear (Pyrus bretschneideri Rehd.): Structure, Expression, and Evolution
This study provides important insights into the evolution of sucrose synthase gene family in pear and will provide assistance for further investigation of sucrose synthase genes functions in the process of fruit development, fruit quality and resistance to environmental stresses. (Source: Molecules)
Source: Molecules - May 11, 2018 Category: Chemistry Authors: Muhammad Abdullah Yungpeng Cao Xi Cheng Dandan Meng Yu Chen Awais Shakoor Junshan Gao Yongping Cai Tags: Article Source Type: research
Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim. leaves extract ameliorates DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis-like symptoms in NC/Nga mice
Conclusion Our studies indicate that PUL ameliorates atopic dermatitis-like symptoms by suppressing the proinflammatory cytokines and immune stimuli in both in vitro and in vivo animal models. Therefore, these data suggest that PUL might be an effective natural resource for the treatment of AD. Graphical abstract (Source: Phytomedicine)
Source: Phytomedicine - May 8, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
