Publications by authors named "Cristian Martinez Fajardo"
Exosomes have garnered attention as a potential cell-free therapy for inflammatory diseases due to their immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. Exosome-like nanoparticles isolated from were characterized and analyzed for their anti-inflammatory potential. The results revealed that the isolated exosomes exhibited a spheroid morphology, with an approximate modal size of 190 nm.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCrocins are bioactive glucosylated apocarotenoids that confer a yellow pigmentation. In addition to their coloring ability, crocins offer potential health benefits because of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds are present in the flowers and fruits of a few plant species, including saffron, gardenia, and species.
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- This study focuses on viruses affecting saffron (Crocus sativus L.), a valuable crop known for its health benefits, and seeks to improve understanding of its phytosanitary issues.
- Researchers used high-throughput sequencing to analyze saffron samples from Spanish cultivars and discovered a total of 17 different viruses, including both known and previously unreported ones.
- The research identified 7 novel viruses from various viral families, suggesting a more complex virus presence in saffron than previously thought, which could inform strategies to boost saffron productivity.
Saffron has many pharmacological properties in addition to being a frequently used food seasoning. Crocin and picrocrocin which accumulate in saffron stigma, are responsible for these pharmacological properties. These natural products have health-promoting effects for the prevention and treatment of numerous diseases, including age-related cognitive and memory disfunction.
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