Association of enzymatic and optimized ultrasound-assisted aqueous extraction of flavonoid glycosides from dried Hippophae rhamnoides L. (Sea Buckthorn) berries

Authors: Alexandru Nicolescu, Mihai Babotă, Eduardo Aranda Cañada, Maria Inês Dias, Mikel Añibarro-Ortega, Mihaiela Cornea-Cipcigan, Corneliu Tanase, Cristian Radu Sisea, Andrei Mocan, Lillian Barros, Gianina Crișan

Source: Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, Vol 108, Iss , Pp 106955- (2024)

Subject Terms: H. rhamnoides, UAE, EAE, Optimization, Isorhamnetin, Flavonols, Chemistry, QD1-999, Acoustics. Sound, QC221-246

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Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1350417724002037; https://doaj.org/toc/1350-4177

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Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Used in Cataract Management

Authors: Devesh Tewari (Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University), Ovidiu Samoilă (Department of Ophthalmology, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy), Diana Gocan (Department of Ophthalmology, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy), Andrei Mocan (Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy), Cadmiel Moldovan (Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy), Hari Prasad Devkota (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University), Atanas G. Atanasov (Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna), Gokhan Zengin (Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Selcuk University), Javier Echeverría (Departamento de Ciencias del Ambiente, Facultad de Química y Biología, Universidad de Santiago de Chile), Dan Vodnar (Department of Food Science, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca), Bianca Szabo (Department of Anatomy, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy), Gianina Crişan (Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy)

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Revealing the Phenolic Composition and the Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Antiproliferative Activities of Two Euphrasia sp. Extracts

Authors: Daniela Benedec, Ilioara Oniga, Daniela Hanganu, Ana-Maria Vlase, Irina Ielciu, Gianina Crișan, Nicodim Fiţ, Mihaela Niculae, Timea Bab, Emoke Pall, Laurian Vlase

Source: Plants, Vol 13, Iss 13, p 1790 (2024)

Subject Terms: Euphrasia officinalis subsp. pratensis, Euphrasia stricta, polyphenols, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiproliferative, Botany, QK1-989

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Bioaccessibility and bioactive potential of different phytochemical classes from nutraceuticals and functional foods

Authors: Alexandru Nicolescu, Mihai Babotă, Lillian Barros, Gabriele Rocchetti, Luigi Lucini, Corneliu Tanase, Andrei Mocan, Claudiu I. Bunea, Gianina Crișan

Source: Frontiers in Nutrition, Vol 10 (2023)

Subject Terms: bioaccessibility, nutraceuticals, functional foods, phytonutrients, polyphenols, carotenoids, Nutrition. Foods and food supply, TX341-641

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Relation: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1184535/full; https://doaj.org/toc/2296-861X

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Phenolic profile, in vitro antimicrobial and in vivo diuretic effects of endemic wild thyme Thymus comosus Heuff ex. Griseb. (Lamiaceae) from Romania

Authors: Mihai Babotă, Oleg Frumuzachi, Alexandru Nicolescu, Dejan Stojković, Marina Soković, Gabriele Rocchetti, Leilei Zhang, Luigi Lucini, Gianina Crișan, Andrei Mocan, Oliviu Voștinaru

Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology, Vol 14 (2023)

Subject Terms: Thymus comosus Heuff. ex. Griseb., wild thyme, polyphenols, diuretic, antimicrobials, Therapeutics. Pharmacology, RM1-950

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Relation: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2023.1115117/full; https://doaj.org/toc/1663-9812

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Investigation of Epilobium hirsutum L. Optimized Extract’s Anti-Inflammatory and Antitumor Potential

Authors: Ana-Maria Vlase, Anca Toiu, Octavia Gligor, Dana Muntean, Tibor Casian, Laurian Vlase, Adriana Filip, Ioana Bȃldea, Simona Clichici, Nicoleta Decea, Remus Moldovan, Vlad-Alexandru Toma, Piroska Virag, Gianina Crișan

Source: Plants, Vol 13, Iss 2, p 198 (2024)

Subject Terms: Epilobium hirsutum, optimized extract, acute rat paw inflammation, antioxidant potential, anti-inflammatory activity, Western Blot analysis, Botany, QK1-989

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/2/198; https://doaj.org/toc/2223-7747

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Potential therapeutic applications of infusions and hydroalcoholic extracts of Romanian glutinous sage (Salvia glutinosa L.)

Authors: Alexandru Nicolescu, Mihai Babotă, Maria Ilea, Maria Inês Dias, Ricardo C. Calhelha, Laura Gavrilaș, Gabriele Rocchetti, Gianina Crișan, Andrei Mocan, Lillian Barros, Alina Elena Pârvu

Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology, Vol 13 (2022)

Subject Terms: Salvia glutinosa, anti-inflammatory, ROS, antioxidant, alpha-glucosidase, polyphenols, Therapeutics. Pharmacology, RM1-950

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Relation: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2022.975800/full; https://doaj.org/toc/1663-9812

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Optimized ultrasound-assisted extraction of phenolic compounds from Thymus comosus Heuff. ex Griseb. et Schenk (wild thyme) and their bioactive potential

Authors: Mihai Babotă, Oleg Frumuzachi, Alexandru Gâvan, Cristian Iacoviță, José Pinela, Lillian Barros, Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira, Leilei Zhang, Luigi Lucini, Gabriele Rocchetti, Corneliu Tanase, Gianina Crișan, Andrei Mocan

Source: Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, Vol 84, Iss , Pp 105954- (2022)

Subject Terms: Thymus comosus Heuff. ex Griseb. et Schenk, Ultrasound-assisted extraction, Optimisation, Design of Experiments, Phenolic compounds, Chemistry, QD1-999, Acoustics. Sound, QC221-246

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Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1350417722000475; https://doaj.org/toc/1350-4177

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An In Vitro and In Vivo Assessment of Antitumor Activity of Extracts Derived from Three Well-Known Plant Species

Authors: Octavia Gligor, Simona Clichici, Remus Moldovan, Nicoleta Decea, Ana-Maria Vlase, Ionel Fizeșan, Anca Pop, Piroska Virag, Gabriela Adriana Filip, Laurian Vlase, Gianina Crișan

Source: Plants, Vol 12, Iss 9, p 1840 (2023)

Subject Terms: antitumor activity, antioxidant activity, Xanthium spinosum, Trifolium pratense, green coffee beans, caffeoylquinic acid, Botany, QK1-989

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/9/1840; https://doaj.org/toc/2223-7747

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Thymus Species from Romanian Spontaneous Flora as Promising Source of Phenolic Secondary Metabolites with Health-Related Benefits

Authors: Mihai Babotă, Oleg Frumuzachi, Alexandru Nicolescu, Maria Inês Dias, José Pinela, Lillian Barros, Mikel Añibarro-Ortega, Dejan Stojković, Tamara Carević, Andrei Mocan, Víctor López, Gianina Crișan

Source: Antioxidants, Vol 12, Iss 2, p 390 (2023)

Subject Terms: Thymus sp., wild thyme, antioxidant activity, enzyme inhibition, antimicrobial activity, Therapeutics. Pharmacology, RM1-950

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/2/390; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-3921

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The Effect of Extraction Methods on Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Green Coffee Beans Extracts

Authors: Octavia Gligor, Simona Clichici, Remus Moldovan, Dana Muntean, Ana-Maria Vlase, George Cosmin Nadăș, Ioana Adriana Matei, Gabriela Adriana Filip, Laurian Vlase, Gianina Crișan

Source: Plants, Vol 12, Iss 4, p 712 (2023)

Subject Terms: green coffee beans, innovative extraction methods, oxidative stress reduction, antimicrobial activity, anti-inflammatory activity, ultrasound-assisted extraction, Botany, QK1-989

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/4/712; https://doaj.org/toc/2223-7747

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Epilobium Species: From Optimization of the Extraction Process to Evaluation of Biological Properties

Authors: Ana-Maria Vlase, Anca Toiu, Ioan Tomuță, Laurian Vlase, Dana Muntean, Tibor Casian, Ionel Fizeșan, George Cosmin Nadăș, Cristiana Ștefania Novac, Mircea Tămaș, Gianina Crișan

Source: Antioxidants, Vol 12, Iss 1, p 91 (2022)

Subject Terms: Epilobium species, polyphenols, tocopherols, sterols, oenothein B, LC-MS, Therapeutics. Pharmacology, RM1-950

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/1/91; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-3921

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Influences of Different Extraction Techniques and Their Respective Parameters on the Phytochemical Profile and Biological Activities of Xanthium spinosum L. Extracts

Authors: Octavia Gligor, Simona Clichici, Remus Moldovan, Dana Muntean, Ana-Maria Vlase, George Cosmin Nadăș, Gabriela Adriana Filip, Laurian Vlase, Gianina Crișan

Source: Plants, Vol 12, Iss 1, p 96 (2022)

Subject Terms: Xanthium, innovative extraction methods, anti-inflammatory activity, antioxidant, ultrasound-assisted extraction, biological activity, Botany, QK1-989

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/1/96; https://doaj.org/toc/2223-7747

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Unravelling Phytochemical and Bioactive Potential of Three Hypericum Species from Romanian Spontaneous Flora: H. alpigenum, H. perforatum and H. rochelii

Authors: Mihai Babotă, Oleg Frumuzachi, Andrei Mocan, Mircea Tămaș, Maria Inês Dias, José Pinela, Dejan Stojković, Marina Soković, Alexandru Sabin Bădărău, Gianina Crișan, Lillian Barros, Ramona Păltinean

Source: Plants, Vol 11, Iss 20, p 2773 (2022)

Subject Terms: Hypericum species, Hypericum rochelii, Hypericum alpigenum, antioxidant activity, enzyme inhibition, Botany, QK1-989

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/20/2773; https://doaj.org/toc/2223-7747

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The Effects of Allium sativum L., Artemisia absinthium L., Cucurbita pepo L., Coriandrum sativum L., Satureja hortensis L. and Calendula officinalis L. on the Embryogenesis of Ascaris suum Eggs during an In Vitro Experimental Study

Authors: Mihai-Horia Băieş, Călin Gherman, Zsolt Boros, Diana Olah, Ana-Maria Vlase, Anamaria Cozma-Petruț, Adriana Györke, Doina Miere, Laurian Vlase, Gianina Crișan, Marina Spînu, Vasile Cozma

Source: Pathogens, Vol 11, Iss 9, p 1065 (2022)

Subject Terms: Ascaris suum, Romanian medicinal plants, antihelminthics, Medicine

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/9/1065; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-0817

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Optimized Ultrasound-Assisted Enzymatic Extraction of Phenolic Compounds from Rosa canina L. Pseudo-Fruits (Rosehip) and Their Biological Activity

Authors: Alexandru Nicolescu, Mihai Babotă, Leilei Zhang, Claudiu I. Bunea, Laura Gavrilaș, Dan C. Vodnar, Andrei Mocan, Gianina Crișan, Gabriele Rocchetti

Source: Antioxidants, Vol 11, Iss 6, p 1123 (2022)

Subject Terms: Rosa canina, UAE, EAE, antioxidants, DoE, phenolic profiling, Therapeutics. Pharmacology, RM1-950

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/11/6/1123; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-3921

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Microencapsulation and Bioaccessibility of Phenolic Compounds of Vaccinium Leaf Extracts

Authors: Bianca Eugenia Ștefănescu, Silvia-Amalia Nemes, Bernadette-Emőke Teleky, Lavinia Florina Călinoiu, Laura Mitrea, Gheorghe Adrian Martău, Katalin Szabo, Mihaela Mihai, Dan Cristian Vodnar, Gianina Crișan

Source: Antioxidants, Vol 11, Iss 4, p 674 (2022)

Subject Terms: Vaccinium, microencapsulation, chlorogenic acid, maltodextrin, viscosity, in vitro digestion, Therapeutics. Pharmacology, RM1-950

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/11/4/674; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-3921

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Development of an Optimized Drying Process for the Recovery of Bioactive Compounds from the Autumn Fruits of Berberis vulgaris L. and Crataegus monogyna Jacq.

Authors: Cadmiel Moldovan, Oleg Frumuzachi, Mihai Babotă, Luigi Menghini, Stefania Cesa, Alexandru Gavan, Cristian R. Sisea, Corneliu Tanase, Maria Inês Dias, Carla Pereira, Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira, Gianina Crișan, Andrei Mocan, Lillian Barros

Source: Antioxidants, Vol 10, Iss 10, p 1579 (2021)

Subject Terms: drying process optimization, barberry, hawthorn, antioxidant activity, autumn fruits, Therapeutics. Pharmacology, RM1-950

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/10/10/1579; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-3921

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Determination of lignans and phenolic components of Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. using HPLC-ESI-ToF-MS and HPLC-online TEAC: Contribution of individual components to overall antioxidant activity and comparison with traditional antioxidant assays

Authors: Andrei Mocan, Michaela Schafberg, Gianina Crișan, Sascha Rohn

Source: Journal of Functional Foods, Vol 24, Iss , Pp 579-594 (2016)

Subject Terms: Schisandra chinensis, Bioactive compounds, LC-DAD/ESI-ToF-MS, LC-online TEAC, Functional ingredients, Nutrition. Foods and food supply, TX341-641

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Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464616301219; https://doaj.org/toc/1756-4646

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Zeaxanthin-Rich Extract from Superfood Lycium barbarum Selectively Modulates the Cellular Adhesion and MAPK Signaling in Melanoma versus Normal Skin Cells In Vitro

Authors: Diana Cenariu, Eva Fischer-Fodor, Adrian Bogdan Țigu, Andrea Bunea, Piroska Virág, Maria Perde-Schrepler, Vlad-Alexandru Toma, Andrei Mocan, Ioana Berindan-Neagoe, Adela Pintea, Gianina Crișan, Mihai Cenariu, Alma Maniu

Source: Molecules, Vol 26, Iss 2, p 333 (2021)

Subject Terms: zeaxanthin, Goji, normal fibroblast, malignant melanoma, CD105, CD44, Organic chemistry, QD241-441

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/2/333; https://doaj.org/toc/1420-3049

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