A Research on Phenolic and Cyanogenic Compounds in Sweet and Bitter Kernelled Apricot Varieties

Sefer, Filiz; Mısırlı, Adalet; Gülcan, R.

doi:10.17660/actahortic.2006.701.25

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“…However, consumption of the seeds containing cyanogenic glucosides may cause some degree of intoxication primarily on nervous system and thyroid. In one study (Sefer, Misirli, & Gulcan, 2006), it was also found that bitter kernelled apricots contained higher levels of cyanogenic compounds in the leaves, roots and seeds than sweet kernelled ones. Amygdalin (or vitamin B17) is the main cyanogenic glucoside firstly isolated from Prunus dulcis and also found to be present in P. armeniaca (Yan, Tong, & Li, 2006).…”

Section: Cyanogenic Glucosidesmentioning

confidence: 97%

Insights into research on phytochemistry and biological activities of Prunus armeniaca L. (apricot)

Erdogan-Orhan

Kartal

2011

Food Research International

109

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Section: Cyanogenic Glucosidesmentioning

confidence: 97%

Insights into research on phytochemistry and biological activities of Prunus armeniaca L. (apricot)

Erdogan-Orhan

Kartal

2011

Food Research International

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“…Organic acids, phenols, volatile compounds, esters, and terpenoids have also been isolated (2,(12)(13)(14).…”

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Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of bitter and sweet apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) kernels

Yiğit

Mavi

2009

Braz J Med Biol Res

133

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The present study describes the in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of methanol and water extracts of sweet and bitter apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) kernels. The antioxidant properties of apricot kernels were evaluated by determining radical scavenging power, lipid peroxidation inhibition activity and total phenol content measured with a DPPH test, the thiocyanate method and the Folin method, respectively. In contrast to extracts of the bitter kernels, both the water and methanol extracts of sweet kernels have antioxidant potential. The highest percent inhibition of lipid peroxidation (69%) and total phenolic content (7.9 ± 0.2 μg/mL) were detected in the methanol extract of sweet kernels (Hasanbey) and in the water extract of the same cultivar, respectively. The antimicrobial activities of the above extracts were also tested against human pathogenic microorganisms using a disc-diffusion method, and the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of each active extract were determined. The most effective antibacterial activity was observed in the methanol and water extracts of bitter kernels and in the methanol extract of sweet kernels against the Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. Additionally, the methanol extracts of the bitter kernels were very potent against the Gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli (0.312 mg/mL MIC value). Significant anti-candida activity was also observed with the methanol extract of bitter apricot kernels against Candida albicans, consisting of a 14 mm in diameter of inhibition zone and a 0.625 mg/mL MIC value.

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“…Apricot oil was also used against tumors, swelling and ulcer. Amygdalin (laetrile) may offer a valuable option for the treatment of prostate cancers (Ebtehal, 2011;Nostro et al, 2011;Sefer, et al, 2006).Corneal wound and inflammation is one of the most common ocular affection in both human beings and animals and can lead to blindness or even cause loss of the eye itself (Oliver, 2003). Because there is a little information about the effect of apricot kernels on corneal wound, the objective of the present study aims to determine the effect of apricot kernels on corneal wound.…”

Section: ‫انب‬ ‫االر‬ ‫في‬ ‫المحدثة‬ ‫العين‬ ‫قرنيه‬ ‫قرحه‬ ‫في‬ ‫لمم...mentioning

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Studying the Effect of Dexamethasone and Water Extract Apricot on Experimental Chemical Corneal Ulcer in Rabbit

Alfaris

2014

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The present study was designed to evaluate the effect of apricot and dexamethasone on rabbit eye ulcer. Bilateral corneal ulcers were induced by a filter paper disk (4mm diameter) immersed with NaOH (1N) on central axis of cornea in 20 rabbits. These animals were divided into two groups as follows; the first group, the corneal ulcer was treated with dexamethasone eye drops 0.1% twice daily while the second group, the corneal ulcer was treated with water extract of apricot 2% twice daily.The clinical signs of corneal ulcer were evaluated by ophthalmoscope and fluorescent technique.After killing the animals, the corneas underwent routine histopathological examination on the 1st, 3rd and 5th day after treatment. Dexamethasone shows improvement in corneal ulcer through increasing the vascularization and infiltration of cells; also it causes an increase in congestion in blood vessels but increases thickness epithelium while the apricot group shows thick corneal epithelium associated with inflammatory cells. These findings indicate that apricot was good in treating for eye ulcer.

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A Research on Phenolic and Cyanogenic Compounds in Sweet and Bitter Kernelled Apricot Varieties

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Insights into research on phytochemistry and biological activities of Prunus armeniaca L. (apricot)

Insights into research on phytochemistry and biological activities of Prunus armeniaca L. (apricot)

Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of bitter and sweet apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) kernels

Studying the Effect of Dexamethasone and Water Extract Apricot on Experimental Chemical Corneal Ulcer in Rabbit

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