BACKGROUND Nesfatin-1 is a protein derived from a precursor molecule of the nucleobindin-2 gene, and acts as an anorexigenic peptide on food intake behavior, and its level isinfluenced by nutritional status, food composition [fat and carbohydrate (CHO)], and physical exercise. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 6 weeks of treadmill running (at high intensity) p...

Ziziphus is an important genus within the family Rhamnaceae. This genus includes several important fruit tree species that are widely planted in China and India, such as the Chinese jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.), the wild jujube (Z. acidojujuba), and the Indian jujube (Z. mauritiana). However, information about their domestication based on the chlorotype diversity of Chinese jujube population ...

In this article, we elaborate on why the cultivation of Ziziphus is important in arid regions Pakistan and how it can alleviate poverty food insecurity these areas. The recent impact climate change has resulted spread hot dry regions. species could be a solution to income for residents semi-arid Pakistan. Furthermore, are offering extremely nutrient-dense foods. Six found Pakistan, but producti...

Transcription factors play vital roles in the developmental processes of plants. The SQUAMOSA promoter binding protein (SBP) genes encode a family of plant-specific transcription factors and plays many crucial roles in plant development. In this study, 16 SBP-box gene family members were identified in Ziziphus jujuba Mill. Dongzao (Dongzao), which were distributed over 8 chromosomes. They were ...

introduction: jujube (ziziphus jujuba) is one of the most important fruit trees in asia which has been planted from 3,000 years ago in china for medicinal purposes. jujube belongs to the rhamnaceae family. the jujube fruit is used in fresh and dry forms. the fruit is full of vitamin c and has anticancer and medicinal effects. this tree can grow on salty and dry lands in iran. therefore, increas...

The tribal communities of North Eastern India rely on herbal medicine to cure various disease conditions. Ziziphus jujuba Mill. (Rhamnaceae) is one of such medicinal plants used for curing liver ailments, insomnia, anemia, diarrhea, diabetic complications, cancer, and loss of appetite. The present study was aimed to describe the protective ability of Z. jujuba root bark (ZJRB) against hepatic i...