Isolation and evaluation of quinoa ( Willd.) protein fractions. A nutritional and bio-functional approach to the globulin fraction.

This study evaluated the solubility profiles of quinoa grain proteins and applied a complete process for the isolation of its main protein fractions, namely: albumins, globulins, prolamins and glutelins, which corresponded to 26.96%, 41.3%, 1.

Effect of rosmarinic acid on the arterial blood pressure in normotensive and hypertensive rats: Role of ACE.

Background: In recent years, it has been demonstrated the inhibitory effect of some plant species on the angiotensin-converting enzyme and rosmarinic acid is a prominent constituent of these species.

Hypothesis/purpose: This study was carried out to verify the effect of rosmarinic acid on blood pressure through inhibitory activity on angiotensin-converting enzyme in rats.

Study Design: The arterial hypertension was promoted using 2-kidneys 1-clip model in rats.