Introduction Jujuba is the fruit of Zizyphus genus(Rhamnaceae) which has been used as a crude drug. Now quite a lot of botanists, chemists and pharmacologists at home and abroad have been deeply interested in the stud...Introduction Jujuba is the fruit of Zizyphus genus(Rhamnaceae) which has been used as a crude drug. Now quite a lot of botanists, chemists and pharmacologists at home and abroad have been deeply interested in the studies on it. Besides the studies on its fruit, a great deal of research work on its other parts has been done So far more展开更多
The composition of Zizyphus mauritiana mucilage(ZMM)and several properties related to its nutritional quality were investigated.The ZMM with good water holding capacity(25.21 g/g),swelling capacity(19.34 mL/g),glucose...The composition of Zizyphus mauritiana mucilage(ZMM)and several properties related to its nutritional quality were investigated.The ZMM with good water holding capacity(25.21 g/g),swelling capacity(19.34 mL/g),glucose dialysis retardation index and in vitro amylolysis kinetics indicate that it may have the capability in controlling the diabetes.Structural characteristics of ZMM were analyzed using the Fourier transform infrared(FT-IR)spectroscopy.In addition,the ZMM has the strong antioxidant potency against ABTS(16,587.32 mmol trolox equiv./g),DPPH(5.27 g mucilage/g DPPH),hydroxyl(76.13%)and superoxide(85.12%)radicals due to the presence of polyphenols(25.54 mg GAE/g mucilage).Besides,the ZMM also inhibited the acetylcholine esterase(86.89%),tyrosinase(47.01%),α-amylase(70.13%)andα-glucosidase(87.14%)enzymes.These properties make the crude mucilaginous fraction from Z.mauritiana fruit an excellent candidate of potential nutraceutical and functional food.展开更多
Antibacterial activity of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was significant in therapeutic application of nanotechnology. These researchers studied an ecofriendly and rapid method for the first time to synth...Antibacterial activity of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was significant in therapeutic application of nanotechnology. These researchers studied an ecofriendly and rapid method for the first time to synthesize silver nanoparticles using Zizyphus spina christi L aqueous leaves extract (ZSE), and their antibacterial properties. The extract was found to have the potential to form silver nanoparticles at room temperature within few minutes. The green synthesized silver nanoparticles were characterized using different techniques. The UV-visible spectrum of the solution containing AgNPs showed a peak at 414 nm corresponding to the plasmon absorbance of silver nanoparticles. The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) showed that the formed particles were hexagonal in shape with appreciable Nano size ranging from 21.5 to 59.67 nm. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy analysis (FTIR) of biosynthesized AgNPs affirmed the role of ZSE as reducing and capping agent of Ag+ ions to AgNPs, and X-Ray Diffraction patterns (XRD) showed that they could be indexed as face-centered-cubic structure of silver. Antibacterial activity of AgNPs was determined by well diffusion and micro plate assay methods, showing maximum inhibition zones of 24 mm, 23 mm, 15 mm and 17 mm against Staphylococcus aureus, Acinetobacter sp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli respectively. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) results showed that AgNPs had MIC, MBC of 45, 57 μg/mL, 49, 61 μg/mL, 63, 90 μg/mL and 59, 82 μg/mL against S. aureus, Acinetobacter sp., P. aeruginosa and E. coli respectively. Furthermore, the green synthesized AgNPs were loaded on band-aids and screened for antibacterial activity. The AgNPs loaded on band-aids exhibited strong antibacterial effect against multi drug resistant bacteria. These nanoparticles could be used for treating wounds and preparing wound dressing. Such researches are crucial in the demonstration of therapeutic importance of silver nanoparticles in medical application.展开更多
文摘Introduction Jujuba is the fruit of Zizyphus genus(Rhamnaceae) which has been used as a crude drug. Now quite a lot of botanists, chemists and pharmacologists at home and abroad have been deeply interested in the studies on it. Besides the studies on its fruit, a great deal of research work on its other parts has been done So far more
文摘The composition of Zizyphus mauritiana mucilage(ZMM)and several properties related to its nutritional quality were investigated.The ZMM with good water holding capacity(25.21 g/g),swelling capacity(19.34 mL/g),glucose dialysis retardation index and in vitro amylolysis kinetics indicate that it may have the capability in controlling the diabetes.Structural characteristics of ZMM were analyzed using the Fourier transform infrared(FT-IR)spectroscopy.In addition,the ZMM has the strong antioxidant potency against ABTS(16,587.32 mmol trolox equiv./g),DPPH(5.27 g mucilage/g DPPH),hydroxyl(76.13%)and superoxide(85.12%)radicals due to the presence of polyphenols(25.54 mg GAE/g mucilage).Besides,the ZMM also inhibited the acetylcholine esterase(86.89%),tyrosinase(47.01%),α-amylase(70.13%)andα-glucosidase(87.14%)enzymes.These properties make the crude mucilaginous fraction from Z.mauritiana fruit an excellent candidate of potential nutraceutical and functional food.
文摘Antibacterial activity of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was significant in therapeutic application of nanotechnology. These researchers studied an ecofriendly and rapid method for the first time to synthesize silver nanoparticles using Zizyphus spina christi L aqueous leaves extract (ZSE), and their antibacterial properties. The extract was found to have the potential to form silver nanoparticles at room temperature within few minutes. The green synthesized silver nanoparticles were characterized using different techniques. The UV-visible spectrum of the solution containing AgNPs showed a peak at 414 nm corresponding to the plasmon absorbance of silver nanoparticles. The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) showed that the formed particles were hexagonal in shape with appreciable Nano size ranging from 21.5 to 59.67 nm. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy analysis (FTIR) of biosynthesized AgNPs affirmed the role of ZSE as reducing and capping agent of Ag+ ions to AgNPs, and X-Ray Diffraction patterns (XRD) showed that they could be indexed as face-centered-cubic structure of silver. Antibacterial activity of AgNPs was determined by well diffusion and micro plate assay methods, showing maximum inhibition zones of 24 mm, 23 mm, 15 mm and 17 mm against Staphylococcus aureus, Acinetobacter sp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli respectively. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) results showed that AgNPs had MIC, MBC of 45, 57 μg/mL, 49, 61 μg/mL, 63, 90 μg/mL and 59, 82 μg/mL against S. aureus, Acinetobacter sp., P. aeruginosa and E. coli respectively. Furthermore, the green synthesized AgNPs were loaded on band-aids and screened for antibacterial activity. The AgNPs loaded on band-aids exhibited strong antibacterial effect against multi drug resistant bacteria. These nanoparticles could be used for treating wounds and preparing wound dressing. Such researches are crucial in the demonstration of therapeutic importance of silver nanoparticles in medical application.
