Lignans of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.): A Comprehensive Review

M Andargie, M Vinas, A Rathgeb, E Möller, P Karlovsky - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Major lignans of sesame sesamin and sesamolin are benzodioxol--substituted furofurans.
Sesamol, sesaminol, its epimers, and episesamin are transformation products found in …

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-menopausal, and anti-cancer effects of lignans and their metabolites

WY Jang, MY Kim, JY Cho - International journal of molecular sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Since chronic inflammation can be seen in severe, long-lasting diseases such as cancer,
there is a high demand for effective methods to modulate inflammatory responses. Among …

An updated review on prebiotics: insights on potentials of food seeds waste as source of potential prebiotics

GB Bamigbade, AJ Subhash, A Kamal-Eldin, L Nyström… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Prebiotics are a group of biological nutrients that are capable of being degraded by
microflora in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), primarily Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria. When …

A New Xanthone Glycoside from Mangifera indica L.: Physicochemical Properties and In Vitro Anti-Skin Aging Activities

HAS El-Nashar, EM El-Labbad, MA Al-Azzawi… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
A new xanthone glycoside, 1, 3, 5, 6-tetrahydroxyxanthone-C-4-β-d-glucopyranoside was
isolated from the methanol extract of Mangifera indica leaves (Anacardiaceae) growing in …

Sesame Seeds: A Nutrient-Rich Superfood

P Mostashari, A Mousavi Khaneghah - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum L.) have been cultivated for thousands of years and have
long been celebrated for their culinary versatility. Beyond their delightful nutty flavor and …

An insight into sesamolin: physicochemical properties, pharmacological activities, and future research prospects

R Rosalina, N Weerapreeyakul - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Sesame seeds are rich in lignan content and have been well-known for their health benefits.
Unlike the other sesame lignan compounds (ie, sesamin and sesamol), the study of the …

Molecular docking, tyrosinase, collagenase, and elastase inhibition activities of argan by-products

H Mechqoq, S Hourfane, M El Yaagoubi… - Cosmetics, 2022 - mdpi.com
The argan tree (Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels) is one of the most important floristic resources
in Morocco. This Moroccan endemic tree is known for its numerous therapeutic and …

Liquid‐liquid centrifugal extractors: types and recent applications–a review

ZA Hamamah, T Grützner - ChemBioEng Reviews, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
In light of the elevating pressures toward adopting intensifying technologies, centrifugal
extractors are increasingly drawing attention as a promising alternative to traditional …

Sesamolin protects mice from ovariectomized bone loss by inhibiting osteoclastogenesis and RANKL-mediated NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways

X Yang, J Liang, Z Wang, Y Su, Y Zhan, Z Wu… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
This article was submitted to Experimental Pharmacology and Drug Discovery, a section of
the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology. Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP), which …

Byproducts of sesame oil extraction: composition, function, and comprehensive utilization

Y Wan, Q Zhou, M Zhao, T Hou - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Sesame is principally used to generate oil, which is produced by chemical refining or
pressing. Sesame meal, as a main byproduct of sesame oil extraction, is usually discarded …