Procyanidins: A promising anti‐diabetic agent with potential benefits on glucose metabolism and diabetes complications

E Qaed, M Almoiliqy, B Al‐Hamyari… - Wound Repair and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a complex disease with alarming worldwide health implications
and high mortality rates, largely due to its complications such as cardiovascular disease …

Pomegranate wastes are rich in bioactive compounds with potential benefit on human health

F Marra, B Petrovicova, F Canino, A Maffia… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Pomegranate use is increasing worldwide, as it is considered a tasteful healthy food. It is
mainly used as fruit, juice, and jam. The pomegranate peel represents about 40–50% of the …

In Vitro Evaluation of α-amylase and α-glucosidase Inhibition of 2,3-Epoxyprocyanidin C1 and Other Constituents from Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir

RT Feunaing, AN Tamfu, AJY Gbaweng… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder which is one of the leading causes of mortality and
morbidities in elderly humans. Chronic diabetes can lead to kidney failure, blindness, limb …

Tannins as Antimicrobial Agents: Understanding Toxic Effects on Pathogens

J Huang, M Zaynab, Y Sharif, J Khan, R Al-Yahyai… - Toxicon, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract" Tannins" are compounds that belong to a group of secondary metabolites found in
plants. They have a polyphenolic nature and exhibit active actions as first line defenses …

Characterization and Anti-Ultraviolet Radiation Activity of Proanthocyanidin-Rich Extracts from Cinnamomum camphora by Ultrasonic-Assisted Method

Z Liu, H Liao, Y Dai, Y Qi, Z Zou - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
The ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) method was employed to separate Cinnamomum
camphora proanthocyanidin-rich extracts (PCEs). This extraction process was optimized by …

Procyanidins from cranberry press residues—extraction optimization, purification and characterization

L Klavins, I Perkons, M Mezulis, A Viksna, M Klavins - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Procyanidins are a polyphenolic group that can be found in a variety of foods such as
chocolate, tea, cranberries and others. Type A procyanidins can be found in a handful of …

Proanthocyanidins Delay Fruit Coloring and Softening by Repressing Related Gene Expression during Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) Ripening

Y Lin, C Wang, S Cao, Z Sun, Y Zhang, M Li… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Proanthocyanidins (PAs), also known as condensed tannins, are widespread throughout the
plant kingdom, presenting diverse biological and biochemical activities. Being one of the …

The antimethanogenic potentials of plant extracts: Their yields and phytochemical compositions as affected by extractive solvents

TA Ibrahim, A Hassen, Z Apostolides - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Plant phytochemicals are an important area of study in ruminant nutrition, primarily due to
their antimethanogenic potentials. Plant extract yields, their bioactive compounds and …

Inhibitory effects of bioactive compounds on UVB-induced photodamage in human keratinocytes: modulation of MMP1 and Wnt signaling pathways

M Liu, S Huang, S Park - Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 2024 - Springer
UVB radiation significantly threatens skin health, contributing to wrinkle formation and an
elevated risk of skin cancer. This study aimed to explore bioactive compounds with potential …

Effects of industrial disturbances on the flavonoid concentration of Rhododendron groenlandicum

M Thomas, M Lamara, H Asselin, NJ Fenton - Botany, 2023 - cdnsciencepub.com
The boreal forest is subject to various anthropogenic disturbances, including logging,
mining, and hydroelectricity production and transport. These disturbances affect Indigenous …