Different formulations of chitosan (1%, 2%, or 3%) with the incorporation cinnamon oil (0.25% 0.50%) were prepared for preservation pomegranate aril cv. Bhagwa. Six combinations chitosan-cinnamon along one control (untreated) applied to freshly extracted arils using dipping application method. All treatments found be effective in enhancing shelf life, improving postharvest characteristics, and ...

A differentiated structure called "aril" has been described in seeds of several plant species during the course of evolution and might be considered as a supernumerary integument. Besides its ecological function in seed dispersal, the structure also represents a relevant character for systematic classification and exhibits important properties that impart agronomic value in certain species. Lit...

Gene duplication is the major resource with which to generate new genes, provide raw material for novel functions evolution. Thus, elucidate gene family evolution after events of vital importance. Anthocyanin O-methyltransferases (AOMTs) have been recognized as being capable anthocyanin methylation, increases diversity and stability improves protection plants from environmental stress. Meanwhil...

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel is a nutritive, antioxidant rich byproduct, easily available after production of pomegranate juice and ready to eat arils. The present study is undertaken to know the nutritional importance of fresh and detanninated pomegranate peel powder. Fresh pomegranate peel collected after juice extraction from Bhagwa variety of pomegranate. Fresh peels were crushed fine...

The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of pectinase on prebiotic activity and bioactive compounds of enzymatically depolymerized Thailand-grown mangosteen aril. It was found that after varying enzyme concentration in 0-3.0% (v/w), mangosteen aril treated with enzyme concentration of 2.5% (v/w) and hydrolyzed for 0, 1, 2, 4 and 6 h can be hydrolyzed at 5 different levels of reduc...

In this study, we investigated whether components of pomegranate could inhibit CYP3A-mediated drug metabolism. The ability of pomegranate to inhibit the carbamazepine 10,11-epoxidase activity of CYP3A was examined using human liver microsomes, and pomegranate juice was shown to be a potent inhibitor of human CYP3A. Addition of 25 microl (5.0% v/v) of pomegranate juice resulted in almost complet...

Pomegranate is a source of some very potent antioxidants (tannins, anthocyanins) which are considered to be also potent anti-atherogenic agents. The combination of the above unique various types of pomegranate polyphenols provides a much wider spectrum of action against several types of free radicals. Indeed, pomegranate is superior in comparison to other antioxidants in protecting low-density ...

Preclinical in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrate potent effects of pomegranate preparations in cancer cell lines and animal models with chemically induced cancers. We have carried out one systematic review of the effectiveness of pomegranate products in the treatment of cancer and another on their safety. The PubMed search provided 162 references for pomegranate and cancer and 122 reference...

Unpasteurized fruit juice has been implicated in outbreaks of Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157:H7). Meanwhile, certain fruit, such as pomegranate, contains antimicrobial components. The objective of this study was to investigate the survival and growth characteristics of E. coli O157:H7 on pomegranate juice in laboratory medium and in pomegranate-carrot and pomegranate-apple blend juices ...

In this study, we investigated whether pomegranate juice could inhibit CYP2C9 activity. The ability of pomegranate juice to inhibit the diclofenac 4'-hydroxylase activity of human CYP2C9 was examined using human liver microsomes. Pomegranate juice was shown to be a potent inhibitor of human CYP2C9. The addition of 25 microl (5% v/v) of pomegranate juice resulted in almost complete inhibition of...