Chemical modification, antioxidant and α-amylase inhibitory activities of corn silk polysaccharides

Optimization of ultrasound-assisted compound enzymatic extraction and characterization of polysaccharides from blackcurrant

“…The ␣-amylase inhibitory activity was measured according to Chen et al (2013) with slight modification. One milliliter of 2 mg/mL soluble starch solution was added to 1 mL of BCP I solution at different concentrations (0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.80, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 mg/mL) and mixed with 1 mL of 0.6 mg/mL ␣-amylase solution at 37 • C for 20 min.…”

Pro-apoptotic and anti-proliferative effects of corn silk extract on human colon cancer cell lines

“…Corn silk is made from the stigmas and styles of the maize plant belonging to the grass family (3) and it is a well-known traditional functional food and Chinese herbal medicine, which has significant effects on human health (4). It has been reported that consumption of corn silk has no adverse effects and that it is safe for human use.…”

Synthesis, characterization, and antioxidant properties of novel inulin derivatives with amino-pyridine group

“…A series of novel inulin derivatives were synthesized via reaction of chloracetyl inulin (CAIL) with aminopyridines, including 2-(2-amino-pyridyl)acetyl inulin chloride (2APAIL), 2-(3-amino-pyridyl)acetyl inulin chloride (3APAIL), 2-(4-amino-pyridyl)acetyl inulin chloride (4APAIL), 2-(2,3-diaminopyridyl)acetyl inulin chloride (2,3DAPAIL), and 2-(3,4-diamino-pyridyl)acetyl inulin (3,4DAPAIL). The antioxidant property of the products and 2-pyridylacetyl inulin chloride (PAIL) against hydroxyl radicals (…”

“…It is essential to preserve the endogenous antioxidant defense systems and normal cell functions when ROS remains at physiological concentrations. Therefore, the body can have the capacity to avoid many harmful damages [3]. However, these systems are insufficient to prevent the harm entirely [4].…”