Isolation of a Mitogenic Agglutinin with Relatively High Thermostability from Seeds of the Variegated Shell Ginger

Wong, Jack Ho; Ng, T.B.; Zhang, Kalin Y.B.; Sze, Stephen Cho Wing; Wang, H. X.

doi:10.2174/092986610789909539

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“…These phytolectins can be found in many plants. Hemagglutination assay was firstly found by the Wong et al [18] in the initial stages, this assay was tested on the erythrocytes. In this assay, Wong took the fresh samples of the blood and centrifuged them at 3000 rpm so that the erythrocytes can be centrifuged down and the left over supernatant can be discarded.…”

Section: Fig 3 Various Benefits Of Consumption Of Basil Seeds On the Health And Well-being Of Humans 110 Hemagglutination Activitymentioning

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Review on Antioxidant and Hemagglutination Properties of Chia and Basil Seeds

Hawaldar

Ballal

2021

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Medicinal plants have always benefitted the human society. Traditionally many plants and their products have been used to cure many deadly diseases. It has estimated by the WHO that more than 80% of the world population relies on the natural products for their health care. It has been reported that these natural remedies are cost-efficient, environment friendly, as well as biocompatible for the human use. Chia and Basil seeds are the two plant products that have been long known for their antioxidant properties. It has been reported that both of these seeds are abundant source of healthy omega-3 as well as omega-6 fatty acid, polyphenol and antioxidants like caffeic acid, myricetin, quicertin and others. The current study is focused on reviewing the antioxidant benefits of consumption of these seeds in the daily diet. This study will further help the researchers to carry out more extensive research to find out other benefits of these seeds on the human health. These seeds then can be further used as the main ingredient in many essential foods for the marketable application.

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Section: Fig 3 Various Benefits Of Consumption Of Basil Seeds On the Health And Well-being Of Humans 110 Hemagglutination Activitymentioning

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Review on Antioxidant and Hemagglutination Properties of Chia and Basil Seeds

Hawaldar

Ballal

2021

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“…A total of 10 compounds – dihydro-5,6-dehydrogenated capsaicin, astragalin, quercetin-3- O -β-D-glucoside, digalactosyldiacylglycerol, quercetin-3- O -β-D-glucuronide, 4′,6′-dihydroxy-2′-methoxyl dihydrochalcone, cardamomin, anibadimer A, 1- p -menthene-3,6-diol, and β -sitosterol – were isolated from the leaves of A. zerumbet [25]. An agglutinin with a molecular mass of 130 kDa and zerumbone, which can inhibit platelet aggregation, were isolated from A. zerumbet seeds and rhizomes, respectively [26, 27]. Ghareeb et al [20] identified 37 profiles of polyphenolics from the leaves of A. zerumbet using high-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization mass spectrometry, including flavonoids (aglycones and glycosides) and benzoic and cinnamic acid derivatives, which demonstrate satisfactory anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, and antipyretic effects in vivo.…”

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<b><i>Alpinia zerumbet</i></b> and Its Potential Use as an Herbal Medication for Atherosclerosis: Mechanistic Insights from Cell and Rodent Studies

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Background/Aims: Alpinia zerumbet (Pers.) Burtt. et Smith has been used as a flavor additive in food and a traditional medicine for centuries, especially in Guizhou Province, China, and it prolongs people's lives with multiple beneficial effects. Thus, one of the aims of this review was to expound the chemical constituents of this plant, especially its fruits. Since cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, pose a health threat to humans, another aim was to expound the possible mechanisms of its potential use as an herbal medication for atherosclerosis. Methods: In this study, 10 reports are cited to expound the potential bioactive compounds. Moreover, 33 reports explain the antihypertensive and anti-atherosclerotic effects of the plant by ameliorating inflammation and endothelial dysfunction, increasing vasodilation, improving hyperlipidemia, downgrading the glucose status, and working as an antioxidant. Results: A. zerumbet is rich in terpenes, essential oils, flavonoids, polyphenolics, and sterols. Pharmacological experiments showed that A. zerumbet has antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects on the NF-κB signaling pathway and can ameliorate oxidative stress in the NOS-NO signaling pathway. Moreover, A. zerumbet demonstrates antihypertensive effects by accelerating vasorelaxant response and increasing 3T3-L1 intracellular cAMP, which has promising antiobesity properties, as well as hypolipidemic and anti-diabetic complication effects. Conclusions: A. zerumbet has potential functions and applications in the prevention of atherosclerosis, but further studies are required before clinical trials.

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“…In addition to Sepharose and Sephadex, commercially available Affi-Gel blue gel (Bio-Rad), composed of beaded, cross-linked agarose, has been used as an adsorbent matrix (Lin & Ng, 2008;Shao et al, 2011;Sharma et al, 2010;Wong et al, 2010). Further, naturally occurring cross-linked polysaccharides, which are inexpensive and simple to prepare with epichlorhydrin or divinyl sulphone, have also been extensively used as adsorbent matrices for isolating galactose-specific lectins (Lis & Sharon, 1981).…”

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confidence: 99%