Selective transformation of crocin-1 to crocetin-glucosyl esters by β-glucosidase (Lf18920) from Leifsonia sp. ZF2019: Insights from molecular docking and point mutations.

Crocetin di/mono-glucosyl esters (crocin-4 and crocin-5) are rarely distributed in nature, limiting their potential applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries. In the present study, a novel GH3 family β-glucosidase Lf18920 was identified from Leifsonia sp. ZF2019, which selectively hydrolyzed crocin-1 (crocetin di-gentiobiosyl ester) to crocin-5 and crocin-4, but not to its aglycone, crocetin.

Determination of oxidative deterioration in edible oils by high-pressure photoionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry.

Since lipid oxidation often causes serious food safety issues worldwide, determination of oil's oxidative deterioration becomes quite significant, which still calls for efficient analytical methods. In this work, high-pressure photoionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (HPPI-TOFMS) was firstly introduced for rapid detection of oxidative deterioration in edible oils. Through non-targeted qualitative analysis, oxidized oils with various oxidation levels were successfully discriminated for the first time by coupling HPPI-TOFMS with the orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA).

Investigation of isoflavone constituents from tuber of Apios americana Medik and its protective effect against oxidative damage on RIN-m5F cells.

In our previous study, AI-3, a mixture of isoflavones, was obtained from Apios Americana Medik tuber and showed strong protective ability on oxidative damaged RIN-m5F cells. This study aimed to identify the main compounds of AI-3 and elucidate their activities and underlying mechanism. In results, eleven compounds were purified from AI-3.

Biochemical characterization of a novel glucose-tolerant GH3 β-glucosidase (Bgl1973) from Leifsonia sp. ZF2019.

Beta-glucosidase (Bgl) is an enzyme with considerable food, beverage, and biofuel processing potential. However, as many Bgls are inhibited by their reaction end product glucose, their industrial applications are greatly limited. In this study, a novel Bgl gene (Bgl1973) was cloned from Leifsonia sp.

Rapid Identification of Adulteration in Extra Virgin Olive Oil via Dynamic Headspace Sampling and High-Pressure Photoionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry.

High-pressure photoionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (HPPI-TOFMS) combined with dynamic headspace sampling was developed for rapid identification of adulteration in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). The volatile organic compound (VOC) fingerprints of EVOO, refined rapeseed oil (r-RO), peanut oil (PO), corn oil (CO), fragrant rapeseed oil (f-RO), and sunflower oil (SO) were obtained in just 1.5 min, which enabled satisfactory classification of different edible oils.

Microemulsion Delivery System Improves Cellular Uptake of Genipin and Its Protective Effect against Aβ1-42-Induced PC12 Cell Cytotoxicity.

Genipin has attracted much attention for its hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotection activities. However, poor water solubility and active chemical properties limit its application in food and pharmaceutical industries. This article aimed to develop a lipid-based microemulsion delivery system to improve the stability and bioavailability of genipin.

Accelerated Solvent Extraction of Antioxidant Compounds from Gardeniae Fructus and Its Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory and PC12 Cell Protective Activities.

Gardeniae fructus is a common neuroprotective medicinal food in China, however the extraction efficiency and mixture activities are rarely mentioned. In this study, accelerated solvent extraction (ASE) parameters were optimized by a response surface methodology to extract antioxidants from Gardeniae fructus. Neuroprotective activity was evaluated using HO and amyloid-β peptide-treated PC12 cells.

Physicochemical and rheological characterization of pectin-rich polysaccharides from J. Ellis flower.

Gardenia ( J. Ellis) is regarded as an edible medicine plant in China. Here, gardenia flower polysaccharide fraction (GFPF) was extracted by water at 90°C and its chemical composition, rheological properties, and antioxidant activities of GFPF were investigated.

Evaluation of reactive oxygen species scavenging activities and DNA damage prevention effect of Pleioblastus kongosanensis f. aureostriatus leaf extract by chemiluminescence assay.

Reactive oxygen species scavenging effect of Pleioblastus kongosanensis f. aureostriatus leaf extract against O2(-), OH and H2O2 were investigated by chemiluminescence methods in vitro. Bamboo grass leaves were extracted with 70% ethanol solution and sequentially partitioned with solvents in an order of increasing polarity.

Altitudinal variation of antioxidant components and capability in Indocalamus latifolius (Keng) McClure leaf.

Indocalamus latifolius (Keng) McClure leaf is a popular food material in East Asia due to its antioxidant and anticorrosive activities. To utilize it more effectively, we investigated the discrepancy of antioxidant activities and active compound content in Indocalamus latifolius leaf along with the altitude change. Total flavonoids, phenolics, titerpenoids and eight characteristic active constituents, i.

Seasonal variations of the antioxidant composition in ground bamboo Sasa argenteastriatus leaves.

Sasa argenteastriatus, with abundant active compounds and high antioxidant activity in leaves, is a new leafy bamboo grove suitable for exploitation. To utilize it more effectively and scientifically, we investigate the seasonal variations of antioxidant composition in its leaves and antioxidant activity. The leaves of Sasa argenteastriatus were collected on the 5th day of each month in three same-sized sample plots from May 2009 to May 2011.