An extract of Russian Tarragon Prevents Obesity ‐Related Ectopic Lipid Accumulation
ConclusionPrevious studies showed PMI5011 enhances insulin sensitivity in the setting of established obesity‐induced insulin resistance. The current study demonstrates that dietary intake of PMI5011 prevents high fat diet‐induced insulin resistance, metabolic dysfunction and ectopic lipid accumulation in skeletal muscle and liver without reducing body weight.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved (Source: Molecular Nutrition and Food Research)
Source: Molecular Nutrition and Food Research - February 1, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: Yongmei Yu, Tamra Mendoza, David Ribnicky, Alexander Poulev, Robert C. Noland, Randall L. Mynatt, Ilya Raskin, William T. Cefalu, Z. Elizabeth Floyd Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Antibacterial activity of agar ‐based films containing nisin, cinnamon EO, and ZnO nanoparticles
This study developed and utilized antimicrobial nanocomposite films for controlling foodborne pathogens. The antibacterial activity of the active films on the surface of a food model showed that combining ZnO NPs, CEO, and nisin into agar films is a promising method to enhance the food safety. (Source: Journal of Food Safety)
Source: Journal of Food Safety - January 9, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: Esmail Abdollahzadeh, Hamideh Mahmoodzadeh Hosseini, Abbas Ali Imani Fooladi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Role of Endocannabinoids on Sweet Taste Perception, Food Preference, and Obesity-related Disorders.
Abstract
The prevalence of obesity and obesity-related disorders such as type 2 diabetes (T2D) and metabolic syndrome has increased significantly in the past decades, reaching epidemic levels and therefore becoming a major health issue worldwide. Chronic overeating of highly palatable foods is one of the main responsible aspects behind overweight. Food choice is driven by food preference, which is influenced by environmental and internal factors, from availability to rewarding properties of food. Consequently, the acquisition of a dietary habit that may lead to metabolic alterations is the result of a lear...
Source: Chemical Senses - December 25, 2017 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Tarragon E, Moreno JJ Tags: Chem Senses Source Type: research
Essential oils of culinary herbs and spices display agonist and antagonist activities at human aryl hydrocarbon receptor AhR.
In conclusion, EOs of culinary herbs and spices are agonists and antagonists of human AhR, implying a potential for food-drug interactions and interference with endocrine pathways.
PMID: 29191726 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Food and Chemical Toxicology)
Source: Food and Chemical Toxicology - November 27, 2017 Category: Food Science Authors: Bartoňková I, Dvořák Z Tags: Food Chem Toxicol Source Type: research
α - Amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities of the herbs of Artemisia dracunculus L. and its active constituents
AbstractA new phenylpropanoid named 4-(1 ′,1′,2′,2′-tetramethylpropyl)-1,2-benzenediol (1) with a known phenylpropanoid: 3-(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,2-propanediol (2), a coumarin: herniarin (3), and a flavonol glycoside: rutin (4) were isolated from the aerial parts ofArtemisia dracunculus L. Their structures were elucidated by detailed analyses of 1D and 2D nuclear magnetic resonance, IR, ESI –MS and HR–ESI–MS data. Methanol extract of aerial parts of the plant, different polarity fractions of methanol extract and the isolated compounds from these fractions were evaluated for their alpha amylase and alpha glucosid...
Source: Medicinal Chemistry Research - November 7, 2017 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
Effects of ultrasound pre-treatment on quantity and quality of essential oil of tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.) leaves
Publication date: Available online 31 October 2017 Source:Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Author(s): Leila Bahmani, Mohammad Aboonajmi, Akbar Arabhosseini, Hossein Mirsaeedghazi Hydro-distillation with ultrasound was used for extraction of essential oil of tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.) leaves. The results of this method were compared with a traditional distillation method considering the extraction kinetics as well as the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of the essential oil. The experiments were ran at three sound power levels (250, 350 and 500W), three levels of sonicati...
Source: Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - November 1, 2017 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The Anti-leishmanial Efficacy of Artemisia dracunculus Ethanolic Extract in Vitro and Its Effects on IFN- γ and IL-4 Response.
CONCLUSION: A. dracunculus extract cannot only exert potent antileishmanial activity but may also enhance cellular immunity to this parasite. Further studies are required to determine the main compound(s) responsible for these effects of the plant.
PMID: 28979350 [PubMed] (Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology - October 7, 2017 Category: Parasitology Tags: Iran J Parasitol Source Type: research
Artemisia dracunculus Extracts Obtained by Organic Solvents and Supercritical CO2 Produce Cytotoxic and Antitumor Effects in Mice with L5178Y Lymphoma
Journal of Medicinal Food , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Journal of Medicinal Food)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Food - July 24, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Martha Hilda Navarro-Salcedo Jorge Ivan Delgado-Saucedo Victor Hugo Siordia-S ánchez Luis J. Gonz ález-Ortiz Gustavo Adolfo Castillo-Herrera Ana M. Puebla-P érez Source Type: research
Principle component analysis (PCA) for investigation of relationship between population dynamics of microbial pathogenesis, chemical and sensory characteristics in beef slices containing Tarragon essential oil
Publication date: April 2017 Source:Microbial Pathogenesis, Volume 105 Author(s): Behrooz Alizadeh Behbahani, Farideh Tabatabaei Yazdi, Fakhri Shahidi, Seyed Ali Mortazavi, Mohebbat Mohebbi Principle component analysis (PCA) was employed to examine the effect of the exerted treatments on the beef shelf life as well as discovering the correlations between the studied responses. Considering the variability of the dimensions of the responses, correlation coefficients were applied to form the matrix and extract the eigenvalue. Antimicrobial effect was evaluated on 10 pathogenic microorganisms through the methods of hole...
Source: Microbial Pathogenesis - February 16, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
In vitro α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity of extracts and compounds from cultivated Artemisia dracunculus
Planta Med 2016; 81: S1-S381 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1596336 Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Full text (Source: Planta Medica)
Source: Planta Medica - December 13, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Dursuno ğlu, B Yuca, H G özcü, S Özbek, H G üvenalp, Z Demirezer, L Ö Tags: Abstracts Source Type: research
Tarragon phenolic extract as a functional ingredient for pizza dough: Comparative performance with ascorbic acid (E300)
Publication date: October 2016 Source:Journal of Functional Foods, Volume 26 Author(s): Andreia Ribeiro, Lillian Barros, Ricardo C. Calhelha, Márcio Carocho, Ana Ćirić, Marina Sokovic, Madalena M. Dias, Celestino Santos-Buelga, Maria Filomena Barreiro, Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira This work explored the potential of a tarragon hydroethanolic extract to be used as a functional preserver ingredient in pizza dough. Ferulic acid hexoside and quercetin-3-O-rutinoside were the most abundant polyphenols found in the extract, which also showed high antioxidant capacity, cytotoxicity for human tumour cell lines, especially...
Source: Journal of Functional Foods - August 14, 2016 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
Nitrate and nitrite content of vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, dairy products, meats and processed meats
Conclusion This database could provide opportunities to quantify nitrate and nitrite exposure of Iranians and to evaluate risk-benefit of nitrate-nitrite exposure. (Source: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis)
Source: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis - June 27, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Laparoscopic surgery and polycystic liver disease: Clinicopathological features and new trends in management
Conclusion: Laparoscopic cystic fenestration and laparoscopic liver resection are safe and long-term, effective procedures for the treatment of symptomatic PLD. Severity and morphological characteristics of the hepatic disease will determine the surgical indication and the optimal approach for each patient. (Source: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery)
Source: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery - June 2, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Aleix Martinez-PerezAntonio Alberola-SolerCarlos Domingo-del PozoBeatriz Pemartin-ComellaElias Martinez-LopezAntonio Vazquez-Tarragon Source Type: research
In-syringe reversed dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction for the evaluation of three important bioactive compounds of basil, tarragon and fennel in human plasma and urine samples
Publication date: 20 March 2016 Source:Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, Volume 121 Author(s): Azadeh Barfi, Habibollah Nazem, Iman Saeidi, Moazameh Peyrovi, Maryam Afsharzadeh, Behruz Barfi, Hossein Salavati In the present study, an efficient and environmental friendly method (called in-syringe reversed dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction (IS-R-DLLME)) was developed to extract three important components (i.e. para-anisaldehyde, trans-anethole and its isomer estragole) simultaneously in different plant extracts (basil, fennel and tarragon), human plasma and urine samples prior thei...
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis - January 25, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
In vitro anti-leishmanial activity of Satureja hortensis and Artemisia dracunculus extracts on Leishmania major promastigotes
Abstract
Cutaneous leishmaniasis is one of the important skin diseases with diverse clinical manifestations. With an incidence of 0.7–1.3 million cases annually, this disease is often reported from six countries, including Iran. Accordingly, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the anti-leishmanial effect of the three plant hydroalcoholic extracts including fleawort (Plantago psyllium L.), savory (Satureja hortensis L.) and tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.) on Leishmania major promastigotes. The hydroalcoholic extract from each plant was extracted and its anti-leishmanial effect was evaluated in...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - January 14, 2016 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
