We have compared the ability of beta-glucosidases from cassava, Thai rosewood, and almond to synthesize alkyl glucosides by transglucosylating alkyl alcohols of chain length C(1)-C(8). Cassava linamarase shows greater ability to transfer glucose from p-nitrophenyl-beta-glucoside to secondary alcohol acceptors than other beta-glucosidases, and is unique in being able to synthesize C(4), C(5), an...

The diet selection of two groups of red colobus monkeys (Procolobus badius) in Kibale National Park, Uganda are considered with respect to protein, fiber, digestibility, alkaloids, total phenolics, tannins, saponins, and cyanogenic glycosides. Both groups selected young leaves over mature leaves and young leaves had more protein, were more digestible, and had a higher protein to fiber ratio tha...

6 7 8 9 Abstract 10 Cyanogenic glycosides are natural plant toxicants. Action by endogenous plant enzymes 11 can release hydrogen cyanide causing potential toxicity issues for animals including 12 humans. We have quantified amygdalin in seeds from different apple varieties, determined 13 the effects of processing on the amygdalin content of apple juice and quantified amygdalin 14 in commerciall...

Prunus mahaleb L., also known as white mahaleb, and native to the Kurdistan region of Iraq, has significant nutraceutical therapeutic ingredients. The seeds are rich in conjugated fatty acids with small quantities cyanogenic glycosides, coumarin derivatives, flavonoids. contents were extracted Soxhlet apparatus using n-hexane petroleum ether solvents, separately. Gas chromatography-mass spectro...

Organization has encouraged studies that will bring about the desired treatment and prevention of diarrhoea. Nypa frutican commonly known as Nipa palm or Mangrove is used in traditional medicine for various ailments leaves are locally making roofing mats, hats brooms. This study was designed to evaluate phytochemical constituents using Gas Chromatography- Flame Ionization Detector anti-diarrhoe...

When it comes to food and fiber production, flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) has been around the longest. Oil makes up over 41% of a flaxseed's total weight; that, more than 70% is polyunsaturated. Protein, dietary fiber, α-linolenic acid (ALA), gum, many other beneficial compounds are abundant in meal (FSM). There as much 30% crude protein FSM. Therefore, FSM can serve source excellent for lives...

Brazil has a diversity of plant species and many them are medicinal plants used in the production herbal medicines. Passiflora incarnata is popularly known as passion fruit, its fruits aerial parts have anxiolytic sedative properties. Recent studies shown that P. several bioactive compounds such indole alkaloids, cyanogenic glycosides, maltol flavonoids. Among substances identified species, vit...

Nitriles are a diverse group of organic compounds with –C≡N as functional group. Most nitriles are slightly cytotoxic but some cause severe toxic effects. More than 120 naturally occurring nitriles without considering cyanogenic glycosides are present in terrestrial and marine habitats, especially in plant components such as almonds or other fruit pits. The most common group of naturally occurr...

Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to detect the organic compounds of Onopordon leptolepis DC. and also evaluate the anticancer and anti-oxidant effects of the plant extract on CaCO2 cells. Materials and Methods: The effective compounds of air branches of Onopordon leptolepis DC. were studied using phytochemicals methods. Using GC-MS device the components of  ethanolic extract ...

BACKGROUND Blueberries are a rich source of antioxidants and other beneficial compounds that can protect against disease. Identifying genes involved in synthesis of bioactive compounds could enable the breeding of berry varieties with enhanced health benefits. RESULTS Toward this end, we annotated a previously sequenced draft blueberry genome assembly using RNA-Seq data from five stages of be...