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View article: Phytochemical composition, antioxidant, antiglycation, and antihyperlipidemic activity of flowering parts from five plant species before and after <i>in vitro</i> digestion
Phytochemical composition, antioxidant, antiglycation, and antihyperlipidemic activity of flowering parts from five plant species before and after <i>in vitro</i> digestion Open
This study evaluates the antihyperlipidemic (pancreatic lipase inhibition assay), antiglycation (inhibition of bovine serum albumin glycation, BSA glycation), and antioxidant activity (ABTS, DPPH and FRAP assays) of ethanolic extracts from…
View article: Influence of Season, Hive Position, Extraction Method and Storage Temperature on Polyphenols and Antioxidant Activity of Croatian Honey
Influence of Season, Hive Position, Extraction Method and Storage Temperature on Polyphenols and Antioxidant Activity of Croatian Honey Open
The aim of our study was to compare the composition of polyphenolic compounds between the Croatian acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) and chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) honey from several aspects: production season, hive position (on the e…
View article: Phenolic content and antioxidant activity of Croatian and German honey
Phenolic content and antioxidant activity of Croatian and German honey Open
Since honey has a therapeutic role in the treatment of many diseases, we investigated the content of phenolic compounds and the antioxidant activity in acacia ( Robinia pseudoacacia L.), chestnut ( Castanea sativa Mill.) and lime-tree ( Ti…
View article: Effect of Protein, Carbohydrate, and Oil on Phytochemical Bioaccessibility and Bioactivities of the Ginkgo biloba L. Leaf Formulations After In Vitro Digestion
Effect of Protein, Carbohydrate, and Oil on Phytochemical Bioaccessibility and Bioactivities of the Ginkgo biloba L. Leaf Formulations After In Vitro Digestion Open
The present work evaluates the effect of casein, glucose, and olive oil on phytochemical bioaccessibility, antioxidant potential (DPPH and FRAP), antidiabetic potential (inhibition of amylase, α-glucosidase, and BSA glycation), and antihyp…
View article: Phytochemical Composition and Functional Properties of Brassicaceae Microgreens: Impact of In Vitro Digestion
Phytochemical Composition and Functional Properties of Brassicaceae Microgreens: Impact of In Vitro Digestion Open
The aim of this study was to compare the concentration of phenolic compounds, glucosinolates, proteins, sugars and vitamin C between kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. acephala gongylodes), Savoy cabbage (B. oleracea sabauda), Brussels sprou…
View article: Phytotoxicity of Bisphenol A to Allium cepa Root Cells Is Mediated through Growth Hormone Gibberellic Acid and Reactive Oxygen Species
Phytotoxicity of Bisphenol A to Allium cepa Root Cells Is Mediated through Growth Hormone Gibberellic Acid and Reactive Oxygen Species Open
The aim of this study was to test the phytotoxicity and mode of action of bisphenol A (BPA) on Allium cepa using a multibiomarker approach. A. cepa roots were exposed to BPA in concentration range 0–50 mg L−1 for 3 days. BPA even in the lo…
View article: Recycling Electric Arc Furnace Slag into Fertilizer: Effects of “Waste Product” on Growth and Physiology of the Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Recycling Electric Arc Furnace Slag into Fertilizer: Effects of “Waste Product” on Growth and Physiology of the Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Open
The aim of this study was to investigate if electric arc furnace (EAF) slag generated during steel production could have an application as a soil enhancer in agriculture. For that purpose, a greenhouse experiment was conducted on common be…
View article: Lemon Juice Formulations Modulate In Vitro Digestive Recovery of Spinach Phytochemicals
Lemon Juice Formulations Modulate In Vitro Digestive Recovery of Spinach Phytochemicals Open
Research background. Citrus limon (L.) Burm lemon juice is rich in many important natural chemical components (flavonoids, citric acid and vitamin C) and its use in traditional medicine is well known. Formulations of lemon juice with fruit…
View article: Matcha and Sencha green tea extracts with regard to their phenolics pattern and antioxidant and antidiabetic activity during in vitro digestion
Matcha and Sencha green tea extracts with regard to their phenolics pattern and antioxidant and antidiabetic activity during in vitro digestion Open
View article: The Role of Polyphenols in Abiotic Stress Response: The Influence of Molecular Structure
The Role of Polyphenols in Abiotic Stress Response: The Influence of Molecular Structure Open
Abiotic stressors such as extreme temperatures, drought, flood, light, salt, and heavy metals alter biological diversity and crop production worldwide. Therefore, it is important to know the mechanisms by which plants cope with stress cond…
View article: Developmentally-related changes in phenolic and L-ascorbic acid content and antioxidant capacity of Chinese cabbage sprouts
Developmentally-related changes in phenolic and L-ascorbic acid content and antioxidant capacity of Chinese cabbage sprouts Open
View article: Involvement of Phenolic Acids in Short-Term Adaptation to Salinity Stress is Species-Specific among Brassicaceae
Involvement of Phenolic Acids in Short-Term Adaptation to Salinity Stress is Species-Specific among Brassicaceae Open
Salinity is a major abiotic stress negatively affecting plant growth and consequently crop production. The effects of short-term salt stress were evaluated on seedlings of three globally important Brassica crops—Chinese cabbage (Brassica r…
View article: Early Brassica Crops Responses to Salinity Stress: A Comparative Analysis Between Chinese Cabbage, White Cabbage, and Kale
Early Brassica Crops Responses to Salinity Stress: A Comparative Analysis Between Chinese Cabbage, White Cabbage, and Kale Open
Soil salinity is severely affecting crop productivity in many countries, particularly in the Mediterranean area. To evaluate early plant responses to increased salinity and characterize tolerance markers, three important Brassica cr…
View article: Correlations between Phytohormones and Drought Tolerance in Selected Brassica Crops: Chinese Cabbage, White Cabbage and Kale
Correlations between Phytohormones and Drought Tolerance in Selected Brassica Crops: Chinese Cabbage, White Cabbage and Kale Open
Drought is one of the major abiotic stresses affecting the productivity of Brassica crops. To understand the role of phytohormones in drought tolerance, we subjected Chinese cabbage (B. rapa ssp. pekinensis), white cabbage (B. oleracea var…
View article: Biological Activity of Flavonoids and Rare Sesquiterpene Lactones Isolated From Centaurea ragusina L.
Biological Activity of Flavonoids and Rare Sesquiterpene Lactones Isolated From Centaurea ragusina L. Open
The endemic Croatian species Centaurea ragusina L., like other species from the genus Centaurea, has been traditionally used in Croatia as an antibacterial agent and for the treatment of gastrointestinal and urogenital disord…
View article: Short-term salt stress in Brassica rapa seedlings causes alterations in auxin metabolism
Short-term salt stress in Brassica rapa seedlings causes alterations in auxin metabolism Open
View article: The effect of flavonoids on hydra–alga symbiosis and implementation of the given experiment in schools
The effect of flavonoids on hydra–alga symbiosis and implementation of the given experiment in schools Open
Flavonoids are plant pigments found in fruits and vegetables and their effect was monitored on hydra–alga symbiosis. Morphological changes included migration, reaction to mechanical stimuli, asexual reproduction, secretion of mucus and mor…
View article: Influence of pH and plant growth regulators on secondary metabolite production and antioxidant activity of Stevia rebaudiana (Bert)
Influence of pH and plant growth regulators on secondary metabolite production and antioxidant activity of Stevia rebaudiana (Bert) Open
Background and purpose: Beside being rich with sweet glycosides, Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is an interesting source of flavonoids and phenols. The current study aimed to assess the potential for increasing total phenols and flavonoids in S…