Bioactivity of Peptides Released During Lactic Fermentation of Amaranth Proteins with Potential Cardiovascular Protective Effect: An In Vitro Study.

abstract：:Telfairia occidentalis (Cucurbitaceae) is a leafy vegetable used in soup and folk medicine in southern Nigeria. Ethnobotanical survey revealed that preparations of the plant are used in the treatment of central nervous system-related disorders including convulsion. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Akindele AJ,Ajao MY,Aigbe FR,Enumah US

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With an increasing understanding of the health benefit of lycopene, how to preserve lycopene during food processing and storage has caused much attention. Lycopene belongs to the carotenoid family and mostly exists in nature as the all-trans form. Heat, light, oxygen, and different food matrices are factors that have ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Xianquan S,Shi J,Kakuda Y,Yueming J

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vernonia amygdalina Del. (Family Compositae) is used in Nigerian folk medicine as a tonic and remedy against constipation, fever, high blood pressure, and many infectious diseases. We have evaluated the hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects of an aqueous extract of V. amygdalina leaves against acetaminophen-induced...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Iwalokun BA,Efedede BU,Alabi-Sofunde JA,Oduala T,Magbagbeola OA,Akinwande AI

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the sensory preference for six still waters and four carbonated waters, nonflavored, by 11 tasting experts (4 women and 7 men). Five tasters rated the still waters, four tasters rated the carbonated water, and seven tasters rated twice on each of the still waters when evaluated with a dry red wine. All rati...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Fong DY,Halpern GM,Wan V

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of supplementation of a powdered mixture of three traditional medicinal plants-bittergourd, jamun seeds, and fenugreek seeds-in raw and cooked form on blood glucose was studied in 60 non-insulin-dependent male diabetics. The patients were divided into two groups of 30 each. The patients of group I were give...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Kochhar A,Nagi M

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate the protective role of royal jelly (RJ) and green tea (GT) extracts on cisplatin (cDDP)-induced nephrotoxicity in adult albino mice. Albino mice were randomly divided into six groups: Group I (control) received a single intraperitoneal injection of isotonic saline (0.02 ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Yapar K,Cavuşoğlu K,Oruç E,Yalçin E

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to investigate the anti-obesity and anti-atherosclerotic effects of supplementation with Chungkookjang (CKJ), a traditional fermented soybean food, in overweight/obese subjects. The study was a 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial followed by a 3-week screening p...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Back HI,Kim SR,Yang JA,Kim MG,Chae SW,Cha YS

更新日期：2011-05-01 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：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a proprietary blend of soybean peptides, taurine, Pueraria isoflavone, and ginseng saponin complex (STPG capsule) on exercise performance in humans. Fourteen male volunteers were randomly assigned to two crossover treatments in which they consumed either four...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Yeh TS,Chan KH,Hsu MC,Liu JF

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：: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：:Four randomized, blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials were pooled to study the general effects of oral consumption of Lycium barbarum at 120 mL/day, as a standardized juice, GoChi(®) (FreeLife International, Phoenix, AZ, USA). A questionnaire consisting of symptoms graded 0-5 was given to the participants. For ea...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Paul Hsu CH,Nance DM,Amagase H

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A wide range of plant foods and dietary supplements are able to modify the functioning of the central nervous system. In the present study, we observed that oral administration of ginsenoside Rh2 (10 mg/mL) for 3 weeks significantly improved spatial learning and memory. Spatial memory and learning was evaluated in mic...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Hou J,Xue J,Lee M,Liu L,Zhang D,Sun M,Zheng Y,Sung C

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Garlic protects against degenerative diseases such as hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular diseases. However, raw garlic has a strong pungency, which is unpleasant. In this study, we examined the effect of high temperature/high pressure-processed garlic on plasma lipid profiles in rats. Sprague-Dawley rats were fed a nor...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Sohn CW,Kim H,You BR,Kim MJ,Kim HJ,Lee JY,Sok DE,Kim JH,Lee KJ,Kim MR

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A Chlorella powder was screened using 52 in vitro assay systems for enzyme activity, receptor binding, cellular cytokine release, and B and T cell proliferation. The screening revealed a very potent inhibition of human protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) activity of CD45 and PTP1C with 50% inhibitory concentration (IC(...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Cheng FC,Lin A,Feng JJ,Mizoguchi T,Takekoshi H,Kubota H,Kato Y,Naoki Y

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In traditional Korean medicine, lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn) roots have been used as an antidiabetic and an antiproliferative remedy. However, scientific publications on lotus properties are very limited. Therefore, it was decided to investigate the Korean white lotus cultivars in order to find out their bioactivit...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Park YS,Towantakavanit K,Kowalska T,Jung ST,Ham KS,Heo BG,Cho JY,Yun JG,Kim HJ,Gorinstein S

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty soybean cultivars, originating from the United States, Russia, Serbia, and China, were analyzed for their isoflavone composition, total polyphenolic content, and antioxidant activity. Isoflavones were extracted by aqueous methanol (80%) and analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography/diode array detectio...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Tepavcević V,Atanacković M,Miladinović J,Malencić D,Popović J,Cvejić J

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Periodontitis, an inflammatory disease of the gingival tissue, triggered by microbial-derived elements, such as lipopolysaccharide (LPS), collapses the periodontal tissues and resorbs the alveolar bone. This study evaluated the inhibitory effects of standardized Boesenbergia pandurata extract (BPE) and panduratin A (P...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Kim H,Kim C,Kook KE,Yanti,Choi S,Kang W,Hwang JK

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation are considered key factors linking obesity with its associated complications. Epigallo catechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and oleoylethanolamide, together with its phospholipid precursor N-oleoyl-phosphatidylethanolamine (NOPE), are nutritional compounds that might improve the oxidative ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Cazzola R,Rondanelli M

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate whether the aqueous extract of To-Sa-Za (TSZ-AE), the seed of Cuscuta chinensis Lam., which is a traditional medicinal herb commonly used in Korea and other oriental countries, could induce osteogenic activity in human osteoblast-like MG-63 cells. TSZ-AE treatment mildly...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Yang HM,Shin HK,Kang YH,Kim JK

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased neutrophil activation significantly contributes to the tissue damage in inflammatory illnesses; this phenomenon has motivated the search for new compounds to modulate their effector functions. Coumarins are natural products that are widely consumed in the human diet. We have evaluated the antioxidant and imm...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Kabeya LM,Fuzissaki CN,Andrade MF,Azzolini AE,Taleb-Contini SH,Vermelho RB,Lopes JL,Lucisano-Valim YM

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colon cancer is the second most common cancer among men and women worldwide. We investigated the effect of red chilli (Capsicum annum L.), cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.), and black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) on colon cancer induced in rats by a colon-specific carcinogen, 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH). Colon cancer was induced...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Nalini N,Manju V,Menon VP

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polyphenol-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables, are protective against cardiovascular diseases, but the mechanisms of the beneficial effects are still unknown. The goal of this research was to clarify actions of procyanidin trimer (C1) in rat aortic endothelial cells (RAECs). Procyanidin C1 at concentrations up ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Byun MW

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Honey has been used as a medicine throughout the ages and has recently been reintroduced to modern medical practice. Much of the research to date has addressed honey's antibacterial properties and its effects on wound healing. Laboratory studies and clinical trials have shown that honey is an effective broad-spectrum ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Al-Waili NS,Salom K,Butler G,Al Ghamdi AA

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The oxidation of lipids is an autocatalytic process consisting of a number of well-defined interrelated chemical reactions. Its importance has long been recognized in the food and polymer industry, and recent advances in the understanding of vascular diseases have shown that lipid peroxidation also contributes to huma...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Patel RP,Crawford J,Boersma B,Barnes S,Darley-Usmar VM

更新日期：1999-01-01 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

abstract：:The fruits, leaves, and roots of Cudrania tricuspidata have been reported to contain large amounts of vitamin B, vitamin C, and flavonoids. They exhibit various physiological activities such as antitumor and anti-inflammatory effects. However, the hepatoprotective effects of C. tricuspidata extracts against oxidative ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Cho SS,Yang JH,Seo KH,Shin SM,Park EY,Cho SS,Jo GU,Eo JH,Park JS,Oh DS,Kim JB,Na CS,Ku SK,Cho IJ,Ki SH

更新日期：2019-06-01 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：: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：:Excessive sugar consumption is associated with many chronic inflammatory diseases in adults. The effects of excessive sugar consumption in children have not been determined. In this study, we hypothesized that sinonasal symptoms and proinflammatory cytokine levels would be related and could be altered through reductio...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Sawani A,Farhangi M,N CA,Maul TM,Parthasarathy S,Smallwood J,Wei JL

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00