We investigated the protective effects of Gymnaster koraiensis against oxidative stress-induced hepatic cell damage. We used two different cytotoxicity models, i.e., the administration of tert-butyl hydroperoxide (t-BHP) and acetaminophen, in HepG2 cells to evaluate the protective effects of G. koraiensis. The ethyl acetate (EA) fraction of G. koraiensis and its major compound, 3,5-di-O-caffeoy...

Gnagnan (Solanum indicum L.) is a spontaneous plant widely distributed in Ivory Coast. During ripening stages, Solanum indicum L. presents different colours (green, yellow and red) and is reported to contain several albeit poorly characterized antioxidant compounds. This paper describes in detail the antioxidant profile (ascorbic acid, carotenoids and polyphenols), antioxidant capacity (FRAP te...

Peaberry coffee is the result of a natural mutation beans, and they make up only about 5–7% crops. A typical cherry contains two seeds that are developed against each other, resulting in distinctive half-rounded shape beans. However, failing to fertilize both ovules one or failure endosperm development can cause develop, smaller, denser beans with more domed shape. coffees said be sweeter, ligh...

Enzymatic browning negatively impacts product quality and shelf-life of packaged fresh-cut lettuce. Metabolite profiles lettuce are affected by the process. The purpose this study was to identify metabolomic marker compounds predict browning, which could be applied discern accessions suited for commercial production industrial breeding programs. Romaine with different susceptibilities were eval...

Because it promotes the lightening of pigment spots, tyrosinase inhibition is one mechanisms depigmenting cosmetic products. Considering adverse effects produced by synthetic actives, search for new therapeutic options desirable, and plant extracts are possible candidates hyperpigmentation treatment. Glycolic Cecropia pachystachya Trécul are, therefore, focus this study. Its chemical characteri...

Retinal capillary cell loss is a hallmark of early diabetic retinal changes. Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are believed to contribute to retinal microvascular cell loss in diabetic retinopathy. In this study, the protective effects of Aster koraiensis extract (AKE) against damage to retinal vascular cells were investigated in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. To examine this ...

Caffeic acid (3,4-dihydroxycinnamic acid) is a well-known phenolic phytochemical present in many foods, including coffee. Recent studies suggested that caffeic acid exerts anticarcinogenic effects, but little is known about the underlying molecular mechanisms and specific target proteins. In this study, we found that Fyn, one of the members of the non-receptor protein tyrosine kinase family, wa...