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Bioactive Phenolics and Polyphenols 2024

A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactives and Nutraceuticals".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2024 | Viewed by 1943

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Prof. Dr. Davide Barreca

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Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy
Interests: plant biochemistry; isolation and identification of polyphenols; evaluation of biological potentials of polyphenols on isolate cells in culture; identification of molecular mechanisms of antioxidants action
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Dear Colleagues, 

The scientific interest in plant phenolics as chemopreventive and therapeutic agents against chronic and degenerative diseases has been increasing since the late 1990s, when the French paradox was associated with the high intake of polyphenols present in red wine. Since then, research advances include their biosynthesis, biological activities, purification, and chemical characterization in different plant species. Furthermore, research on the stability of phenolics in food processing techniques and storage is an area of major interest.

Contributions to this Special Issue may cover all aspects of phenolics and polyphenols including their chemical characterization on different plant species and methods for their extraction, purification, and quantification; elucidation of their mechanism of action; development of innovative methods for evaluating their bioactivity in vitro and in vivo; evaluation of their stability to thermal and non-thermal food processing techniques; elicitation of the plant phenolic biosynthesis pathway; and the effects of postharvest handling on the phenolic profiles of plant foods. Papers on developing food products and dietary supplements enriched with plant phenolics will be also be considered.

Prof. Dr. Davide Barreca
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Keywords

  • phenolic metabolism
  • biological activities
  • stability to food processing
  • elicitation
  • methods of analysis
  • dietary supplements
  • nutraceutical ingredients
  • non-thermal processing
  • extraction and purification

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6′-O-Caffeoylarbutin from Quezui Tea: A Highly Effective and Safe Tyrosinase Inhibitor
by Dong Xie, Wengan Fu, Tiantian Yuan, Kangjia Han, Yuxiu Lv, Qi Wang, Qian Jiang, Yingjun Zhang, Guolei Zhu, Junming Xu, Ping Zhao and Xiaoqin Yang
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(2), 972; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25020972 - 12 Jan 2024
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Tyrosinase is vital in fruit and vegetable browning and melanin synthesis, crucial for food preservation and pharmaceuticals. We investigated 6′-O-caffeoylarbutin’s inhibition, safety, and preservation on tyrosinase. Using HPLC, we analyzed its effect on mushroom tyrosinase and confirmed reversible competitive inhibition. UV_vis [...] Read more.
Tyrosinase is vital in fruit and vegetable browning and melanin synthesis, crucial for food preservation and pharmaceuticals. We investigated 6′-O-caffeoylarbutin’s inhibition, safety, and preservation on tyrosinase. Using HPLC, we analyzed its effect on mushroom tyrosinase and confirmed reversible competitive inhibition. UV_vis and fluorescence spectroscopy revealed a stable complex formation with specific binding, causing enzyme conformational changes. Molecular docking and simulations highlighted strong binding, enabled by hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions. Cellular tests showed growth reduction of A375 cells with mild HaCaT cell toxicity, indicating favorable safety. Animal experiments demonstrated slight toxicity within safe doses. Preservation trials on apple juice showcased 6′-O-caffeoylarbutin’s potential in reducing browning. In essence, this study reveals intricate mechanisms and applications of 6′-O-caffeoylarbutin as an effective tyrosinase inhibitor, emphasizing its importance in food preservation and pharmaceuticals. Our research enhances understanding in this field, laying a solid foundation for future exploration. Full article
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Individual Differences in Growth and in Accumulation of Secondary Metabolites in Rhodiola rosea Cultivated in Western Siberia
by Anna A. Erst, Olga V. Kotsupiy, Andrey S. Erst and Alexander A. Kuznetsov
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24(14), 11244; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241411244 - 08 Jul 2023
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In this study, growth parameters of underground parts and concentrations of phenylpropanoids, phenylethanoids, flavonoids, hydroxybenzoic acids, and catechins in aqueous–ethanol extracts of 6-year-old cultivated plants of Rhodiola rosea (propagated in vitro) of Altai Mountain origin were analyzed, and differences in chemical composition among [...] Read more.
In this study, growth parameters of underground parts and concentrations of phenylpropanoids, phenylethanoids, flavonoids, hydroxybenzoic acids, and catechins in aqueous–ethanol extracts of 6-year-old cultivated plants of Rhodiola rosea (propagated in vitro) of Altai Mountain origin were analyzed, and differences in chemical composition among plant specimens and between plant parts (rhizome and root) were evaluated. High-performance liquid chromatography detected 13 phenolic compounds. Roots contained 1.28 times higher phenylethanoids levels (1273.72 mg/100 g) than rhizomes did. Overall, the concentration of phenylethanoids in underground organs was not high and ranged from 21.36 to 103.00 mg/100 g. High variation among R. rosea individual plants was noted both in growth characteristics and in levels of secondary metabolites under our cultivation conditions. It was found that concentrations of phenylpropanoids, phenylethanoids, and catechins significantly depend on the plant part analyzed (p ≤ 0.05). Specimen No. 4 is characterized by the highest concentration of rosavins (1230.99 mg/plant) and the lowest concentration of cinnamyl alcohol (62.87 mg/plant). Despite the wide range of values, all 10 tested specimens (underground part) met the minimum requirements of the United States Pharmacopeia (2015) for rosavins (0.3%) and of the Russia State Pharmacopoeia (2015) for the average level of rosavins (roots): (1%). Full article
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