Identification of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) Isozymes in Plant Tissues
Methods Mol Biol. 2024;2798:205-212. doi: 10.1007/978-1-0716-3826-2_14.ABSTRACTSuperoxide and hydrogen peroxide are reactive oxygen species (ROS) involved in the oxidation of multiple biological molecules and the signaling processes during plant growth and stress response. Thus, control of ROS is fundamental for cell survival and development, with superoxide dismutase (EC 1.15.1.1, SOD) being one of the main enzymes involved. Different isoforms of SOD catalyze the dismutation of superoxide (O2.-) to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and oxygen (O2), such as Mn-SODs, Cu,Zn-SODs, and Fe-SODs. Using non-denaturing polyacrylamide gel e...
Source: Mol Biol Cell - April 8, 2024 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Ana Jim énez Sandra Correa Francisca Sevilla Source Type: research
Molecular mapping of the broad bean wilt virus 2 resistance locus bwvr in Capsicum annuum using BSR-seq
Theor Appl Genet. 2024 Apr 8;137(5):97. doi: 10.1007/s00122-024-04603-2.ABSTRACTBulked segregant RNA seq of pools of pepper accessions that are susceptible or resistant to Broad bean wilt virus 2 identifies a gene that might confer resistance to this devastating pathogen. The single-stranded positive-sense RNA virus Broad bean wilt virus 2 (BBWV2) causes substantial damage to pepper (Capsicum annuum) cultivation. Here, we describe mapping the BBWV2 resistance locus bwvr using a F7:8 recombinant inbred line (RIL) population constructed by crossing the BBWV2-resistant pepper accession 'SNU-C' with the susceptible pepper acce...
Source: TAG. Theoretical and Applied Genetics - April 8, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jung-Min Kim Joung-Ho Lee Se-Ran Park Jin-Kyoung Kwon Na-Young Ro Byoung-Cheorl Kang Source Type: research
Identification of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) Isozymes in Plant Tissues
Methods Mol Biol. 2024;2798:205-212. doi: 10.1007/978-1-0716-3826-2_14.ABSTRACTSuperoxide and hydrogen peroxide are reactive oxygen species (ROS) involved in the oxidation of multiple biological molecules and the signaling processes during plant growth and stress response. Thus, control of ROS is fundamental for cell survival and development, with superoxide dismutase (EC 1.15.1.1, SOD) being one of the main enzymes involved. Different isoforms of SOD catalyze the dismutation of superoxide (O2.-) to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and oxygen (O2), such as Mn-SODs, Cu,Zn-SODs, and Fe-SODs. Using non-denaturing polyacrylamide gel e...
Source: Mol Biol Cell - April 8, 2024 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Ana Jim énez Sandra Correa Francisca Sevilla Source Type: research
Effects of capsaicin loads on the properties of capsicum leaf protein-based nanocellulose composite films
This study aims to enhance the functionality of conventional protein-based nanocellulose composite films (PNCF) to meet the high demand for natural antimicrobial packaging films. Capsicum leaf protein (CLP) and cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) extracted from capsicum leaves were used as raw materials. Capsaicin, an essential antibacterial active ingredient in the capsicum plant, was used as an additive. The influence of different capsaicin loads on PNCF physicochemical and material properties was investigated under alkaline conditions. The results show that all film-forming liquids (FFLs) are non-Newtonian fluids with shear t...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - March 29, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Qingyu Qin Bing Gao Xinyan Zhang Lujia Han Swee Leong Sing Xian Liu Source Type: research
< em > Capsicum annuum < /em > Oleoresin Nanoemulgel - Design Characterization and < em > In vitro < /em > Investigation of Anticancer and Antimicrobial Activities
CONCLUSION: C. annuum oleoresin and its nanoemulgel can be considered valuable sources for the discovery of new antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer compounds in the pharmaceutical industry, especially due to their potent activity against various cancer cell lines as well as bacterial and fungal strains.PMID:38532324 | DOI:10.2174/0113816128283684231220062019 (Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design)
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - March 27, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Ahmad M Eid Hiba Natsheh Linda Issa Majdulin Zoabi Monia Amer Effat Mahamid Ahmed Mousa Source Type: research
< em > Capsicum annuum < /em > Oleoresin Nanoemulgel - Design Characterization and < em > In vitro < /em > Investigation of Anticancer and Antimicrobial Activities
CONCLUSION: C. annuum oleoresin and its nanoemulgel can be considered valuable sources for the discovery of new antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer compounds in the pharmaceutical industry, especially due to their potent activity against various cancer cell lines as well as bacterial and fungal strains.PMID:38532324 | DOI:10.2174/0113816128283684231220062019 (Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design)
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - March 27, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Ahmad M Eid Hiba Natsheh Linda Issa Majdulin Zoabi Monia Amer Effat Mahamid Ahmed Mousa Source Type: research
Polyvinyl alcohol/kappa-carrageenan-based package film with simultaneous incorporation of ferric ion and polyphenols from Capsicum annuum leaves for fruit shelf-life extension
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Mar 22:131002. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131002. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBio-based food packaging materials have elicited growing interests due to their great degradability, high safety and active biofunctions. In this work, by simultaneously introducing the polyphenolic extracts from Capsicum annuum leaves and ferric ion (Fe3+) into the Polyvinyl alcohol/kappa-carrageenan (PVA/κ-carrageenan)-based film-forming matrix, an active package film was developed, with the purpose to improve the food shelf life. The experimental results indicated that the existence of Fe3+ can not only improve t...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - March 24, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Xiaojun Li Yiyuan Fan Juan Guo Ran Li Zeqi Liu Yarui Hou Zhican Qu Qingye Liu Source Type: research
Integrated transcriptome and metabolome analysis reveals anthocyanin biosynthesis mechanisms in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) leaves under continuous blue light irradiation
Different metabolic compounds give pepper leaves and fruits their diverse colors. Anthocyanin accumulation is the main cause of the purple color of pepper leaves. The light environment is a critical factor aff... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - March 23, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Yao Zhou, Weisheng Wu, Ying Sun, Yiyu Shen, Lianzhen Mao, Yunhua Dai, Bozhi Yang and Zhoubin Liu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Efficiency of aqueous oleosome extraction from capsicum seeds compared to classical oil extraction
This study assesses the latter using an exergy assessment of oleosome extraction for food emulsions. The contribution of each part of the process to the overall impact was investigated. Based on current lab-scale data, oleosome extraction has nearly twice the exergy loss compared to the industrial process of oil extraction and industrial assembly of emulsions. The exergy losses of the lab-scale oleosome extraction are currently dominated by the chemical exergy associated with product loss during the separation of oleosomes from the rest of the biomass. This loss is expected to significantly decrease when upscaled to indust...
Source: Bioresource Technology - March 22, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Mingzhao Han Stefan Ten Voorde Xin Wen Yuanying Ni Remko M Boom Constantinos V Nikiforidis Source Type: research
Exploiting the role of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria in reducing heavy metal toxicity of pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Mar 21. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-32874-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMicroorganisms are cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative methods for removing heavy metals (HM) from contaminated agricultural soils. Therefore, this study aims to identify and characterize HM-tolerant (HMT) plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) isolated from industry-contaminated soils to determine their impact as bioremediators on HM-stressed pepper plants. Four isolates [Pseudomonas azotoformans (Pa), Serratia rubidaea (Sr), Paenibacillus pabuli (Pp) and Bacillus velezensis (Bv)] were identified based on t...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - March 21, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mohamed T El-Saadony El-Sayed M Desoky Khaled A El-Tarabily Synan F AbuQamar Ahmed M Saad Source Type: research
Vegetable and fruit wastes: Valuable source for organic fertilizer for effective growth of short-term crops: Solanum lycopersicum and Capsicum annum
Environ Res. 2024 Mar 13:118727. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118727. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAgriculture plays a vital role in the food security and economies of Asian countries. Annually, numerous metric tons of vegetable and fruit wastes are disposed of. This research aimed to convert the food wastes encompassing the vegetable and fruit wastes into solid and liquid organic fertilizer and to evaluate their influence on the growth (germination, phytochemicals, and biomolecules) of Solanum lycopersicum and Capsicum annum. Solanum lycopersicum, known as tomato, and Capsicum annum, known as bell pepper or chili pepper, a...
Source: Environmental Research - March 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: R Kavitha Rajesh Dhanraj Vijayakumar Natesan Ying Ma Sami Al Obaid Mathiyazhagan Narayanan Source Type: research
The Potential of Natural Products in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease
Curr Pharm Des. 2024 Feb 20. doi: 10.2174/0113816128295053240207090928. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCardiovascular Disease (CVD) is one of the most prevalent diseases in the world, comprising a variety of disorders such as hypertension, heart attacks, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), dyslipidemias, strokes, coronary heart disease, and cardiomyopathies. The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that 22.2 million people will die from CVD in 2030. Conventional treatments for CVDs are often quite expensive and also have several side effects. This potentiates the use of medicinal plants, which are still a viable alternat...
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - March 13, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Harshita Singhai Sunny Rathee Sanjay K Jain Umesh Kumar Patil Source Type: research
The Potential of Natural Products in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease
Curr Pharm Des. 2024 Feb 20. doi: 10.2174/0113816128295053240207090928. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCardiovascular Disease (CVD) is one of the most prevalent diseases in the world, comprising a variety of disorders such as hypertension, heart attacks, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), dyslipidemias, strokes, coronary heart disease, and cardiomyopathies. The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that 22.2 million people will die from CVD in 2030. Conventional treatments for CVDs are often quite expensive and also have several side effects. This potentiates the use of medicinal plants, which are still a viable alternat...
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - March 13, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Harshita Singhai Sunny Rathee Sanjay K Jain Umesh Kumar Patil Source Type: research
Diabetes and its Complications: Role of Luteolin, A Wonder Chemical from the Natural Source
Curr Diabetes Rev. 2024 Feb 29. doi: 10.2174/0115733998285798240217084632. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTFlavonoids have been reported to be vital in treating various chronic disorders. Luteolin (3',4',5,7-tetrahydroxyflavone) is a flavonoid present in a variety of plant sources such as celery, green pepper, olive oil, peppermint, thyme, rosemary, oregano, etc. It has been reported to have various pharmacological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-Alzheimer, antimicrobial, etc. Many scientific studies have been carried out on luteolin for its possible effects on diabetes and i...
Source: Current Diabetes Reviews - March 1, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Gandhar Pradhan Yogesh A Kulkarni Source Type: research
Diabetes and its Complications: Role of Luteolin, A Wonder Chemical from the Natural Source
Curr Diabetes Rev. 2024 Feb 29. doi: 10.2174/0115733998285798240217084632. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTFlavonoids have been reported to be vital in treating various chronic disorders. Luteolin (3',4',5,7-tetrahydroxyflavone) is a flavonoid present in a variety of plant sources such as celery, green pepper, olive oil, peppermint, thyme, rosemary, oregano, etc. It has been reported to have various pharmacological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-Alzheimer, antimicrobial, etc. Many scientific studies have been carried out on luteolin for its possible effects on diabetes and i...
Source: Current Diabetes Reviews - March 1, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Gandhar Pradhan Yogesh A Kulkarni Source Type: research
