Publications by authors named "Valerija Vujcic Bok"

The present work evaluates the effect of casein, glucose, and olive oil on phytochemical bioaccessibility, antioxidant potential (DPPH and FRAP), antidiabetic potential (inhibition of amylase, α-glucosidase, and BSA glycation), and antihyperlipidemic potential (inhibition of lipase) of gingko standardized leaf extract in the form of tablets after in vitro digestion. Gingko extract formulations with protein, carbohydrates, and oil had high (>70%) in vitro bioaccessibility of quercetin, kaempferol, and isorhamnetin after each phases of digestion in comparison to moderate (35-70%) in vitro bioaccessibility from gingko water extract. Formulation with the highest in vitro bioaccessibility of the majority of the tested polyphenolic groups and terpene lactones after oral and intestinal phases was ginkgo with olive oil.

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Since honey has a therapeutic role in the treatment of many diseases, we investigated the content of phenolic compounds and the antioxidant activity in acacia ( L.), chestnut ( Mill.) and lime-tree ( spp.

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The aim of this study was to compare the concentration of phenolic compounds, glucosinolates, proteins, sugars and vitamin C between kohlrabi ( var. ), Savoy cabbage (), Brussels sprouts (), cauliflower (), radish () and garden cress () microgreens for their antioxidant and hypoglycemic potential. In addition, we applied an in vitro-simulated system of human digestion in order to track the bioaccessibility of the selected phenolic representatives, and the stability of the microgreens' antioxidant and hypoglycemic potential in terms of α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibition after each digestion phase.

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The toxicity of nano-sized ZnO particles (nZnO) was evaluated and compared to that of their micro-sized counterparts (mZnO) using an integrative approach to investigate the mechanism of toxicity, utilizing duckweed (Lemna minor) as plant model. Following 7 days of exposure to nZnO or mZnO (2.5, 5, 25, and 50 mg L) growth rate, photosynthesis, oxidative stress, and genotoxicity parameters have been determined in duckweed.

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The aim of this study was to test the phytotoxicity and mode of action of bisphenol A (BPA) on using a multibiomarker approach. roots were exposed to BPA in concentration range 0-50 mg L for 3 days. BPA even in the lowest applied concentration (1 mg L) reduced root length, root fresh weight, and mitotic index.

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Research Background: (L.) Burm lemon juice is rich in many important natural chemical components (flavonoids, citric acid and vitamin C) and its use in traditional medicine is well known. Formulations of lemon juice with fruit polyphenols in beverages have been investigated, but there is very little information about their ability to modulate the digestive behaviour of polyphenols.

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Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng. (bearberry) is a well-known traditional herbal plant used as a urinary tract disinfectant.

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Unlabelled: The purpose of this study was to compare the polyphenol, antioxidant and antidiabetic potential of powdered Matcha and bagged Sencha tea during in vitro digestion. Total phenols (TP), flavonoids (TF), flavanols (TFLA), antioxidant and antidiabetic (α-glucosidase inhibition) activity were higher in Matcha tea before and in most in vitro digestion phases. Upon gastric digestion, in Matcha tea TP, TF, TFLA were 2.

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Abiotic stressors such as extreme temperatures, drought, flood, light, salt, and heavy metals alter biological diversity and crop production worldwide. Therefore, it is important to know the mechanisms by which plants cope with stress conditions. Polyphenols, which are the largest group of plant-specialized metabolites, are generally recognized as molecules involved in stress protection in plants.

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The high demand for healthy food in recent years has led to an increasing need for highly bioactive plant materials. One such plant, Chinese cabbage, possesses flavonoids with antioxidant and antidiabetic properties, but they appear in low quantities. The interspecific transfer of metabolites is a promising technique that could contribute to the increase of the beneficial properties of food.

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The phytochemical and antioxidant properties of mature (head stage) Chinese cabbage ( ssp. ) are known; however, data on the phenolic profile, vitamin C (-ascorbic acid) content and antioxidant capacity of its fresh sprouts are lacking. Since the human consumption of fresh cruciferous sprouts has significantly increased in recent years, their nutritional characterization has become a somewhat urgent matter.

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Article Synopsis
  • Salinity significantly impacts plant growth and crop yield, particularly affecting seedlings of important Brassica crops like Chinese cabbage, white cabbage, and kale.
  • Under salt stress, root growth and biomass decreased while stress markers like Na/K ratio and reactive oxygen species increased, especially in Chinese cabbage.
  • Tolerant species, like white cabbage and kale, showed higher levels of beneficial phenolic acids and lower metabolic stress compared to more sensitive varieties.
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Soil salinity is severely affecting crop productivity in many countries, particularly in the Mediterranean area. To evaluate early plant responses to increased salinity and characterize tolerance markers, three important crops - Chinese cabbage ( ssp. ), white cabbage ( var.

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Drought is one of the major abiotic stresses affecting the productivity of crops. To understand the role of phytohormones in drought tolerance, we subjected Chinese cabbage ( ssp. ), white cabbage ( var.

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