Cell cycle arrest and induction of apoptosis by lycopene in LNCaP human prostate cancer cells.

abstract：:In this article, we report the cloning of an aspartic protease (AP) from flowers of Arctium minus (Hill) Bernh. (Asteraceae) along with the use of depigmented aqueous flower extracts, as a source of APs, for the hydrolysis of whey proteins. The isolated cDNA encoded a protein product with 509 amino acids called arctiu...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Cimino CV,Colombo ML,Liggieri C,Bruno M,Vairo-Cavalli S

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin E is an essential human nutrient that was first isolated from wheat. Emmer wheat, the cereal of Old World agriculture and a precursor to durum wheat, grows wild in the Fertile Crescent. Evolution Canyon, Israel, provides a microsite that models effects of contrasting environments. The north-facing and south-fa...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Watts EJ,Shen Y,Lansky EP,Nevo E,Bobe G,Traber MG

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:3,3'-diindolylmethane is a major in vivo metabolite of indole-3-carbinol, a bioactive compound found in cruciferous vegetables. Although 3,3'-diindolylmethane has been implicated to possess antitumorigenic and anti-inflammatory properties, the effect of 3,3'-diindolylmethane on adipogenesis has not been explored previ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Lee J,Yue Y,Park Y,Lee SH

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcopenia, loss of muscle mass and function, is mainly observed in elderly people. In this study, we investigated whether fermented rice germ extract (FRGE) has some effects on the mouse gastrocnemius muscle by using behavioral and morphological analyses, Western blotting, and a murine model of immobilization-induced...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Tanaka M,Yoshino Y,Takeda S,Toda K,Shimoda H,Tsuruma K,Shimazawa M,Hara H

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Panax ginseng (P. ginseng C.A. Meyer, Araliaceae) is used as a therapeutic agent for various diseases. P. ginseng saponins, known as ginsenosides, are the main bioactive compounds responsible for its pharmacological activities. In this work, we have developed a new method of P. ginseng root processing termed solid-sta...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Park CH,Kim M,Woo M,Lee KH,An BK,Yokozawa T,Song YO

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Momordica charantia is used to treat various diseases, including inflammatory conditions. Previous reports indicated that the extract of this plant inhibits activation of nuclear transcription factor-κB (NF-κB) but activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR). Additionally, cucurbitane-type triterpene g...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Nhiem NX,Yen PH,Ngan NT,Quang TH,Kiem PV,Minh CV,Tai BH,Cuong NX,Song SB,Kim YH

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The intake of milk has decreased over the past few decades in Western populations and has been replaced by drinks of plant origin. Substitution of cow's milk by vegetable drinks occurs for some reasons, such as the presence of lactose intolerance, reduced calorie intake, prevention of obesity, vegan diets, and concern...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Hauy BN,Oliani CHP,Fracaro GG,Barbalho SM,Guiguer ÉL,Souza MDSS,Mendes CG,Bueno MDS,Araújo AC,Bueno PCDS

更新日期：2020-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies have shown that polyphenols reduce the risk of inflammation-related diseases and upregulates energy expenditure in adipose tissue. Here, we investigated the mechanism of the anti-inflammatory and antiobesity effects of almond skin polyphenol extract (ASP) in differentiated 3T3-L1 adipocytes. The antioxidant ef...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Huang WC,Chen CY,Wu SJ

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ethyl acetate, methanol, and water extracts of 16 Ballota species (Family Lamiaceae)-Ballota acetabulosa, Ballota antalyanse, Ballota cristata, Ballota glandulosissima, Ballota inaequidens, Ballota larendana, Ballota latibracteolata, Ballota macrodonta, Ballota nigra ssp. anatolica, B. nigra ssp. foetida, B. nigra...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Erdogan-Orhan I,Sever-Yılmaz B,Altun ML,Saltan G

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Korean Health/Functional Food Act of 2002 has led to the promotion of research on health/functional foods (HFFs). In order to track government-funded studies on HFFs, a free accessible database (National Research & Development on Functional Food, NaReaD(ff)) has been established by the Korea Food and Drug Administ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Kim JY,Park J,Kwon O

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mate (Ilex paraguariensis A. St. Hil.) is a raw material used to prepare popular beverages in South America, whose healthy effects have been pointed out. The leaves and stems of mate contain a complex assemblage of saponins, mainly ursolic acid and oleanolic acid glycosides, and their quantification presents difficult...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Coelho GC,Gnoatto SB,Bassani VL,Schenkel EP

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome (MtS) vary among various health professionals and organizations, blood glucose dysregulation and insulin resistance are common to all definitions. Red ginseng is beneficial for glucose regulation and insulin sensitivity but the mechanism is not yet elucidated. Ginsen...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Lee KJ,Lee SY,Ji GE

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is already known that the Maitake (D-Fraction) mushroom is involved in stimulating the immune system and activating certain cells that attack cancer, including macrophages, T-cells, and natural killer cells. According to the U.S. National Cancer Institute, polysaccharide complexes present in Maitake mushrooms appea...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Alonso EN,Orozco M,Eloy Nieto A,Balogh GA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antimicrobial activities of 10-100% (wt/vol) concentrations of new honey, stored honey, heated honey, ultraviolet-exposed honey, and heated stored honey were tested against common human pathogens, including Escherichia coli, Entrobacter cloacae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Shigella dysenteriae, Klebsiella sp., Haemophilus...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Al-Waili NS

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tagatose, a low-calorie, full-bulk natural sugar, has just attained GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status under U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, thereby permitting its use as a sweetener in foods and beverages. This paper presents all current aspects of tagatose with respect to demonstrated fo...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Levin GV

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alcohol is a severe hepatotoxicant that causes liver abnormalities such as steatosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocarcinoma. Crepidiastrum denticulatum (CD) is a well-known, traditionally consumed vegetable in Korea, which was recently reported to have bioactive compounds with detoxification and antioxidant properties. In th...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Yoo JH,Kang K,Yun JH,Kim MA,Nho CW

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study researched the effects of Lactobacillus plantarum PMO 08 alone and combined with chia seeds on metabolic syndrome and parameters related to microbiota modulation and intestinal barrier integrity in obese mice fed high-fat diets (HFDs; 45% kcal fat). Male C57BL/6J mice were acclimated for a period of 2 weeks...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Oh YJ,Kim HJ,Kim TS,Yeo IH,Ji GE

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to select a lactic acid bacterial strain as a starter culture for flatfish-Sikhae fermentation and to evaluate its suitability for application in a food system. Four strains of lactic acid bacteria isolated from commercial flatfish-Sikhae were identified and selected as starter culture candida...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Won YG,Yu HH,Chang YH,Hwang HJ

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several species of Passiflora have been employed widely as a folk medicine because of sedative and tranquillizer activities. In this study, we evaluate the effects on anxiety and memory process of two popularly used Passiflora species. To this aim, male Wistar rats (weighing 250-300 g) were intraperitoneally injected ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Barbosa PR,Valvassori SS,Bordignon CL Jr,Kappel VD,Martins MR,Gavioli EC,Quevedo J,Reginatto FH

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress and hypogonadism are two factors linked to the increased incidence of cardiovascular disease in males. Eating fruits and vegetables is known to reduce the incidences of oxidative stress. The objective of this research was to delineate whether drinking daily squeezed orange juice (OJ) or grapefruit jui...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Deyhim F,Lopez E,Gonzalez J,Garcia M,Patil BS

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ganoderma lucidum has been widely used to treat various diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and neurasthenia in many Asian countries. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of a polysaccharide extract of G. lucidum (Ganopoly) in Chinese patients ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Tang W,Gao Y,Chen G,Gao H,Dai X,Ye J,Chan E,Huang M,Zhou S

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the critical features of Alzheimer's disease is cognitive dysfunction, which is, in part, due to decreases in acetylcholine (ACh). The ethanol extract of Perilla frutescens was selected for isolating the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor based on preliminary screening. In vivo behavioral tests were performe...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Choi SJ,Oh SS,Kim CR,Kwon YK,Suh SH,Kim JK,Park GG,Son SY,Shin DH

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACT This study reports the hypoglycemic effects of the crude exopolysaccharide (EPS) produced from submerged mycelial culture of Lentinus strigosus (Schwein.) Fr. (Family Polyporaceae) in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. In a dose-dependent study, diabetic rats were treated with EPS at doses of 50-150 ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Yamac M,Kanbak G,Zeytinoglu M,Bayramoglu G,Senturk H,Uyanoglu M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are known to reduce risk for coronary heart disease partly by altering blood lipids. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of low doses of n-3 PUFAs on the lipid profile and their tolerability in mildly hypertriglyceridemic subjects. Subjects with a serum tri...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Park Y,Harris WS

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to investigate the effect of heating, storage, and ultraviolet exposure on antimicrobial activity of garlic juice and its bacteriocidal activity against common human pathogens. Antimicrobial activity of fresh garlic juice was tested against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Al-Waili NS,Saloom KY,Akmal M,Al-Waili TN,Al-Waili AN,Al-Waili H,Ali A,Al-Sahlani K

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vineatrol®30 (developed and produced jointly by Breko GmbH [Bremen, Germany] and Actichem [Montauban, France]) is a grapevine-shoot extract that contains resveratrol as well as considerable amounts of resveratrol oligomers. In the present study it is shown that Vineatrol30 at a noncytotoxic concentration of 2.3 μg/mL ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Müller C,Ullmann K,Steinberg P

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Problems associated with current treatment regimens have generated a considerable interest in alternative approaches for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori infections using phytochemical compounds. In an attempt to identify potential sources of such compounds, the antimicrobial activity of five solvent extracts of...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Njume C,Afolayan AJ,Clarke AM,Ndip RN

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clostridium difficile is the leading cause of hospital-acquired antibiotic-associated diarrhea worldwide; in addition, the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant C. difficile is becoming a significant problem. Virgin coconut oil (VCO) has been shown previously to have the antimicrobial activity. This study evaluates th...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Shilling M,Matt L,Rubin E,Visitacion MP,Haller NA,Grey SF,Woolverton CJ

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glyceollins are soybean-derived phytoalexins that induce the nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2) signaling pathway, which is involved in the detoxification of carcinogens and the removal of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Recent studies, however, have indicated that Nrf2 induction stimulates the developm...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Jeong G,Oh J,Kim JS

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI) is a cactus species widely used as an anti-inflammatory, antilipidemic, and hypoglycemic agent. It has been shown that OFI extract (OFIE) inhibits oxidative stress in animal models of diabetes and hepatic disease; however, its antioxidant mechanism remains largely unknown. In this ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Nakahara T,Mitoma C,Hashimoto-Hachiya A,Takahara M,Tsuji G,Uchi H,Yan X,Hachisuka J,Chiba T,Esaki H,Kido-Nakahara M,Furue M

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00