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phytoextracts-synthesized silver nanoparticles inhibit bacterial fish pathogen aeromonas hydrophila.fish disease is a major stumbling block towards sustainable growth of the fisheries sector. aeromonas hydrophila, which is a major infectious aquatic pathogen is reportedly the causative agent of ulcers, fin-rot, tail-rot, hemorrhagic septicemia in fish, and has reportedly developed resistance against many of the available antibiotics. in this context, the inhibitory function of silver nanoparticles (agnps) against a. hydrophila was studied to evaluate its possible application in aquaculture as ...201324426148
antioxidant potential of a polyherbal antimalarial as an indicator of its therapeutic value.nefang is a polyherbal product composed of mangifera indica (bark and leaf), psidium guajava, carica papaya, cymbopogon citratus, citrus sinensis, and ocimum gratissimum (leaves), used for the treatment of malaria. compounds with antioxidant activity are believed to modulate plasmodial infection. antioxidant activity of the constituent aqueous plants extracts, in vitro, was evaluated using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (dpph), total phenolic content (tpc), and ferric reducing antioxidant pow ...201324454347
ultrasound-assisted extraction of mangiferin from mango (mangifera indica l.) leaves using response surface methodology.mangiferin is a xanthone widely distributed in higher plants showing antioxidative, antiviral, anticancer, antidiabetic, immunomodulatory, hepatoprotective and analgesic effects. in the present study, an ultrasonic-assisted extraction method was developed for the effective extraction of mangiferin from mango leaves. some parameters such as ethanol concentration, liquid-to-solid ratio, extraction temperature, and extraction time were optimized by single-factor experiment and response surface meth ...201424473205
characterization of mango (mangifera indica l.) transcriptome and chloroplast genome.we characterized mango leaf transcriptome and chloroplast genome using next generation dna sequencing. the rna-seq output of mango transcriptome generated >12 million reads (total nucleotides sequenced >1 gb). de novo transcriptome assembly generated 30,509 unigenes with lengths in the range of 300 to ≥3,000 nt and 67× depth of coverage. blast searching against nonredundant nucleotide databases and several viridiplantae genomic datasets annotated 24,593 mango unigenes (80% of total) and identifi ...201424515595
behavioral pattern of physicochemical constituents of the postharvest mango (mangifera indica l.) influenced by storage stimuli.an investigation was carried at the laboratory of the department of biochemistry and molecular biology, university of rajshahi, bangladesh during the period from may, 2010 to september, 2011 to study the behavioral pattern of some physicochemical constituents of the mango pulp. the experiment was comprised of two popular mango cultivars in bangladesh (viz., langra and khirshapat) and six storage stimuli, namely control, paraffin coating, perforated polyethylene cover, unperforated polyethylene c ...201324517016
molecular characterization and expression analysis of a gtp-binding protein (mirab5) in mangifera indica.the rab family, the largest branch of ras small gtpases, plays a crucial role in the vesicular transport in plants. the members of rab family act as molecular switches that regulate the fusion of vesicles with target membranes through conformational changes. however, little is known about the rab5 gene involved in fruit ripening and stress response. in this study, the mirab5 gene was isolated from stress-induced mangifera indica. the full-length cdna sequence was 984bp and contained an open read ...201424560931
the species composition of thrips (insecta: thysanoptera) inhabiting mango orchards in pulau pinang, malaysia.a field study was conducted at two localities on pulau pinang, malaysia, during two consecutive mango flowering seasons in 2009 to identify variations in the species composition of thrips infesting treated and untreated mango (mangifera indica l.) orchards. the co2 immobilisation technique and the cutting method were used to recover different thrips species from mango panicles and weed host plants, respectively. the mango panicles and various weed species within the treated orchard were found to ...201224575225
effects of 1-methylcyclopropene and hot water quarantine treatment on quality of "keitt" mangos.the optimal 1-methylcyclopropene (1-mcp) treatment to slow ripening of whole "keitt" mangos, either alone or in combination with hot water treatment (hwt) (prior to or post 1-mcp) was identified. usda-aphis mandates that hwt can be used for control of fruit flies, but this may affect fruit response to 1-mcp. mangos were evaluated by repeated measurement of nondestructive firmness, peel color, and ethylene production on the same mango fruits during 2 wk of ripening at 20 °c after treatment. the m ...201424592887
dual mode action of mangiferin in mouse liver under high fat diet.chronic over-nutrition is a major contributor to the spread of obesity and its related metabolic disorders. development of therapeutics has been slow compared to the speedy increase in occurrence of these metabolic disorders. we have identified a natural compound, mangiferin (mgf) (a predominant component of the plants of anemarrhena asphodeloides and mangifera indica), that can protect against high fat diet (hfd) induced obesity, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance and hyperlipidemia in mice. how ...201424598864
benzophenone c-glucosides and gallotannins from mango tree stem bark with broad-spectrum anti-viral activity.the high mutation rate of rna viruses has resulted in limitation of vaccine effectiveness and increased emergence of drug-resistant viruses. new effective antivirals are therefore needed to control of the highly mutative rna viruses. the n-butanol fraction of the stem bark of mangifera indica exhibited inhibitory activity against influenza neuraminidase (na) and coxsackie virus 3c protease. bioassay guided phytochemical study of m. indica stem bark afforded two new compounds including one benzop ...201424613627
biochemical changes in some deciduous tree species around talcher thermal power station, odisha, india.the present study was conducted to evaluate biochemical traits in leaves to assess the air pollution impact on plants caused by thermal power plant emissions. ten species of deciduous trees were selected from study sites in different seasons. ph, chlorophyll, phenols, total soluble sugar content and proline content in fresh leaf was analyzed. the leaf wash ph content reveals moderately acidic (4.5-5.0) to highly acidic (3.5-4.5) range. significant differences (p < 0.01) were observed in chloroph ...201324617137
diversity and utilization of tree species in meitei homegardens of barak valley, assam.an inventory of tree diversity in traditional homegardens of meitei community was conducted in a bontarapur village in cachar district of barak valley, assam. meitei homegarden locally called ingkhol exhibits a wide diversity in size, shape, location and composition. seventy one tree species were enumerated from 50 homegardens belonging to 60 genus and 35 families. among the families encountered, rutaceae was the dominant family (4 genus and 7 species) followed by meliaceae (5 genus and 5 specie ...201324620581
influence of formulation ratio of the plant components on the antimalarial properties of mama decoction.mangifera indica, alstonia boonei, morinda lucida and azadirachta indica (mama) decoction, commonly prepared and used in nigeria from 1:1:1:1 ratio of mangifera indica l. (anacardiaceae), alstonia boonei de wild (apocynaceae), morinda lucida benth (rubiaceae), and azadirachta indica a. juss (meliaceae) leaves, plus four new variants of this combination were subjected to three in vivo antimalarial test models using chloroquine-sensitive plasmodium berghei berghei to determine the most active unde ...201424658658
model-assisted analysis of spatial and temporal variations in fruit temperature and transpiration highlighting the role of fruit development.fruit physiology is strongly affected by both fruit temperature and water losses through transpiration. fruit temperature and its transpiration vary with environmental factors and fruit characteristics. in line with previous studies, measurements of physical and thermal fruit properties were found to significantly vary between fruit tissues and maturity stages. to study the impact of these variations on fruit temperature and transpiration, a modelling approach was used. a physical model was deve ...201424663687
mangifera indica fruit extract improves memory impairment, cholinergic dysfunction, and oxidative stress damage in animal model of mild cognitive impairment.to date, the effective preventive paradigm against mild cognitive impairment (mci) is required. therefore, we aimed to determine whether mangifera indica fruit extract, a substance possessing antioxidant and cognitive enhancing effects, could improve memory impairment, cholinergic dysfunction, and oxidative stress damage in animal model of mild cognitive impairment. male wistar rats, weighing 180-200 g, were orally given the extract at doses of 12.5, 50, and 200 mg · kg(-1) bw for 2 weeks before ...201424672632
lactic acid fermentation by cells immobilised on various porous cellulosic materials and their alginate/poly-lactic acid composites.porous delignified cellulose (or tubular cellulose, abbr. tc) from indian mango (mangifera indica) and sal (shorea robusta) wood and rice husk, and tc/ca-alginate/polylactic acid composites, were used as lactobacillus bulgaricus immobilisation carriers leading to improvements in lactic acid fermentation of cheese whey and synthetic lactose media, compared to free cells. specifically, shorter fermentation rates, higher lactic acid yields (g/g sugar utilised) and productivities (g/ld), and higher ...201424690466
effectiveness of calcium chloride and calcium lactate on maintenance of textural and sensory qualities of fresh-cut mangos.the effects of calcium chloride (cacl2 ) and calcium lactate on maintaining textural and sensory quality of fresh-cut "kent" and "tommy atkins" mangos and determination of treatments preferred by consumers were investigated. mango cubes (1.5 × 1.5 × 1.5 cm) were subjected to different cacl2 and calcium lactate concentrations (0 m, 0.068 m, 0.136 m, 0.204 m) and dip times (0, 1, 2.5, 5 min). instrumental quality parameters (firmness, color, soluble solids, titratable acidity) were analyzed period ...201424697776
a quantitative documentation of the composition of two powdered herbal formulations (antimalarial and haematinic) using ethnomedicinal information from ogbomoso, nigeria.the safety of many african traditional herbal remedies is doubtful due to lack of standardization. this study therefore attempted to standardize two polyherbal formulations from ogbomoso, oyo state, nigeria, with respect to the relative proportions (weight-for-weight) of their botanical constituents. information supplied by 41 local herbal practitioners was statistically screened for consistency and then used to quantify the composition of antimalarial (maloff-hb) and haematinic (haematol-b) pow ...201424701246
transcriptome and proteomic analysis of mango (mangifera indica linn) fruits.here we used illumina rna-seq technology for transcriptome sequencing of a mixed fruit sample from 'zill' mango (mangifera indica linn) fruit pericarp and pulp during the development and ripening stages. rna-seq generated 68,419,722 sequence reads that were assembled into 54,207 transcripts with a mean length of 858bp, including 26,413 clusters and 27,794 singletons. a total of 42,515(78.43%) transcripts were annotated using public protein databases, with a cut-off e-value above 10(-5), of which ...201424704857
effect of fuel and kiln type on the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (pah) levels in smoked shrimp, a beninese food condiment.smoked shrimp is a food condiment widely used in beninese local cooking practices. a previous study revealed that this product is highly contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (pah). the present study explored possibilities to reduce pah levels in shrimp smoked using cottage industry smoking techniques with barrel and chorkor kilns, by replacing wood by charcoal from acacia auriculiformis and mangifera indica, as fuels. results showed that only shrimp smoked using acacia charcoal in ...201424762007
characterization of the major aroma-active compounds in mango (mangifera indica l.) cultivars haden, white alfonso, praya sowoy, royal special, and malindi by application of a comparative aroma extract dilution analysis.the aroma-active compounds present in tree-ripened fruits of the five mango (mangifera indica l.) cultivars haden, white alfonso, praya sowoy, royal special, and malindi were isolated by solvent extraction followed by solvent-assisted flavor evaporation (safe) and analyzed by gas chromatography-olfactometery (gc-o). application of a comparative aroma extract dilution analysis (caeda) afforded 54 aroma-active compounds in the flavor dilution (fd) factor range from 4 to ≥2048, 16 of which are repo ...201424766361
evaluation of extraction methods for preparative scale obtention of mangiferin and lupeol from mango peels (mangifera indica l.).bioactive compounds have become very important in the food and pharmaceutical markets leading research interests seeking efficient methods for extracting these bioactive substances. the objective of this research is to implement preparative scale obtention of mangiferin and lupeol from mango fruit (mangifera indica l.) of autochthonous and ataulfo varieties grown in nayarit, using emerging extraction techniques. five extraction techniques were evaluated: maceration, soxhlet, sonication (uae), mi ...201424767054
intraspecific and intragenomic variability of its rdna sequences reveals taxonomic problems in ceratocystis fimbriata sensu stricto.fourteen new species in the latin american clade (lac) of the ceratocystis fimbriata complex recently were distinguished from c. fimbriata sensu stricto largely based on variation in its rdna sequences. among the 116 isolates representing the lac, there were 41 its haplotypes. maximum parsimony (mp) analysis of its sequences produced poorly resolved trees. in contrast, analyses of mating-type genes (mat1-1-2 and mat1-2-1) resolved a single mp tree with branches of high bootstrap and posterior pr ...201424782492
assessment of genetic diversity and relationships among egyptian mango (mangifera indica l.) cultivers grown in suez canal and sinai region using rapd markers.dna-based rapd (random amplification of polymorphic dna) markers have been used extensively to study genetic diversity and relationships in a number of fruit crops. in this study, 10 (7 commercial mango cultivars and 3 accessions) mango genotypes traditionally grown in suez canal and sinai region of egypt, were selected to assess genetic diversity and relatedness. total genomic dna was extracted and subjected to rapd analysis using 30 arbitrary 10-mer primers. of these, eleven primers were selec ...201424783778
promotion and computation of inhibitory effect on tyrosinase activity of herbal cream by incorporating indigenous medicinal plants.herbal cream imparts a chief role in regulating melanin production of skin. the phytoconstituents present in herbal cream impact biological functions of skin and contribute nutrients required for the healthy skin. in the present study, it was envisaged to prepare three batches of herbal cream (hc1, hc2 and hc3) containing ethanol extracts of emblica officinalis (fruits), daucus carota (root), mangifera indica (leaves), mentha arvensis (leaves), terminalia arjuna (bark) and cucumis sativus (fruit ...201424783796
antifungal activity of compounds extracted from cortex pseudolaricis against colletotrichum gloeosporioides.cortex pseudolaricis is the root bark of pseudolarix amabilis rehder, found only in china, and has been widely used in folk antifungal remedies in traditional chinese medicine. in order to find the natural antifungal agents against mango anthracnose, eight compounds, namely pseudolaric acid a (1), ethyl pseudolaric acid b (2), pseudolaric acid b (3), pseudolaric acid b-o-β-d-glucoside (4), piperonylic acid (5), propionic acid (6), 3-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid (7), and 4-(3-formyl-5-methoxyphe ...201424820992
mangiferin stimulates carbohydrate oxidation and protects against metabolic disorders induced by high-fat diets.excessive dietary fat intake causes systemic metabolic toxicity, manifested in weight gain, hyperglycemia, and insulin resistance. in addition, carbohydrate utilization as a fuel is substantially inhibited. correction or reversal of these effects during high-fat diet (hfd) intake is of exceptional interest in light of widespread occurrence of diet-associated metabolic disorders in global human populations. here we report that mangiferin (mgf), a natural compound (the predominant constituent of m ...201424848064
antihyperalgesic effects of an aqueous stem bark extract of mangifera indica l.: role of mangiferin isolated from the extract.this study aimed to assess the effects of a mangifera indica stem bark extract (msbe) and mangiferin (mg) on pain-related acute behaviors in the formalin 5% test. rats received repeated oral msbe (125-500 mg/kg) once daily for 7 days before formalin injection. other four groups with the same treatments were performed in order to study the effect of msbe on the formalin-induced long-term secondary mechano-hyperalgesia at 7 days after the injury by means of the pin-prick method. additional groups ...201424849742
effects of sonication and ultraviolet-c treatment as a hurdle concept on quality attributes of chokanan mango (mangifera indica l.) juice.the growing demand for fresh-like food products has encouraged the development of hurdle technology of non-thermal processing. in this study, freshly squeezed chokanan mango juice was treated by paired combinations of sonication (for 15 and 30 min at 25 ℃, 40 khz frequency) and uv-c treatment (for 15 and 30 min at 25 ℃). selected physicochemical properties, antioxidant activities, microbial inactivation and other quality parameters of combined treated juice were compared to conventional thermal ...201524854293
antidiabetic activity of polyherbal formulation in streptozotocin - nicotinamide induced diabetic wistar rats.glycosmis pentaphylla, tridax procumbens, and mangifera indica are well-known plants available throughout india and they are commonly used for the treatment of various diseases including diabetes mellitus. the antidiabetic activity of the individual plant parts is well known, but the synergistic or combined effects are unclear. the concept of polyherbalism has been highlighted in sharangdhar samhita, an ayurvedic literature dating back to 1300 ad. polyherbal formulations enhance the therapeutic ...201424860734
ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal and nutritious plants used to manage opportunistic infections associated with hiv/aids in western uganda.traditional medicine plays an important role in the daily lives of the people of uganda to treat a wide range of health problems. our study presents results of an ethnobotanical inventory conducted to identify and document medicinal and nutritional plants used in the management of opportunistic infections associated with human immunodeficiency virus / acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (hiv/aids), the plant parts used, preparation and administration methods of herbal remedies.201424862490
in vitro antiplasmodial activities and synergistic combinations of differential solvent extracts of the polyherbal product, nefang.nefang, a polyherbal product composed of mangifera indica (bark and leaf), psidium guajava, carica papaya, cymbopogon citratus, citrus sinensis, and ocimum gratissimum (leaves), is a potential therapy against p. falciparum malaria. in vitro antiplasmodial activities of its constituent solvent extracts were analyzed on cq-sensitive (3d7) and multidrug resistant (dd2) p. falciparum strains. the interactions involving the differential solvent extracts were further analyzed using a variable potency ...201424877138
anti-diabetic effect of dietary mango (mangifera indica l.) peel in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.in the present study, the composition of mango peel powder (mpp) collected from the mango pulp industry was determined and the effect of mpp on ameliorating diabetes and its associated complications was studied.201524917522
enhancing safety and shelf life of fresh-cut mango by application of edible coatings and microencapsulation technique.mango pulp is very perishable and so has a short shelf life, which both marketers and consumers would like to be longer. manually sliced mango was treated by coating opuntia mucilage-rosemary oil (mu + ro), 2 g rosemary oil microencapsul (rom), and 2 g (rom) plus (mu + ro); the treated mango pieces were placed in plastic trays, and overwrapped with pvdc film and then stored at 6°c. changes in the quality parameters and activity of peroxidase (pod) enzyme were evaluated for 9 days of storage peri ...201424936290
expression and enzymatic activity of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase and p-coumarate 3-hydroxylase in mango (mangifera indica 'ataulfo') during ripening.phenylalanine ammonia lyase (pal) and p-coumarate 3-hydroxylase (c3h) are key enzymes in the phenylpropanoid pathway. the relative expression of pal and c3h was evaluated in mango fruit cultivar 'ataulfo' in four ripening stages (rs1, rs2, rs3, and rs4) by quantitative polymerase chain reaction. in addition, enzyme activity of pal and c3h was determined in mango fruits during ripening. the pal levels were downregulated at the rs2 and rs3 stages, while c3h levels were upregulated in fruits only a ...201424938473
mangiferin attenuates th1/th2 cytokine imbalance in an ovalbumin-induced asthmatic mouse model.mangiferin is a major bioactive ingredient in mangifera indica linn. (anacardiaceae) leaves. aqueous extract of such leaves have been used as an indigenous remedy for respiratory diseases like asthma and coughing in traditional chinese medicine. however, underlying molecular mechanisms of mangiferin on anti-asthma remain unclear. in our present study, we investigated the anti-asthmatic effect of mangiferin on th1/th2 cytokine profiles and explored its underlying immunoregulatory mechanism in mou ...201424955743
cytotoxic effects of mangifera indica l. kernel extract on human breast cancer (mcf-7 and mda-mb-231 cell lines) and bioactive constituents in the crude extract.waterlily mango (mangifera indica l.) is thought to be antioxidant-rich, conferred by its functional phytochemicals.201424962691
diapause incidence and duration in the pest mango blossom gall midge, procontarinia mangiferae (felt), on reunion island.the mango blossom gall midge, procontarinia mangiferae, is a multivoltine species that induces galls in inflorescences and leaves of the mango tree, mangifera indica. in subtropical reunion island, populations of p. mangiferae are observed all-year round, but the pattern and the role of dormancy in their life cycle have never been documented. we performed field and laboratory experiments using more than 15,000 larvae. we demonstrated that a larval diapause may affect a part of the midge populati ...201424963639
mangiferin ameliorates colitis by inhibiting irak1 phosphorylation in nf-κb and mapk pathways.mangiferin, a main constituent of the root of anemarrhena asphodeloides and the leaves of mangifera indica, inhibits nf-κb activation in macrophages. therefore, we investigated effect of mangiferin on 2,3,4-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (tnbs)-induced colitis in mice and its anti-inflammatory mechanism in lipolysaccharide (lps)- or peptidoglycan-stimulated mouse peritoneal macrophages. mangiferin inhibited phosphorylation of nuclear factor-kappab (nf-κb), interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase ...201424972244
postharvest vapour heat treatment as a phytosanitary measure influences the aroma volatiles profile of mango fruit.our objective was to determine the influence of postharvest vapour heat treatment (vht) on qualitative and quantitative measurement of aroma volatiles during fruit ripening in mango (cv. chausa) using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (gc-ms). vht (48°c for 20 min) accelerated the process of fruit ripening leading to edible-soft stage within 4 days after heat treatment against 8 days in control. reversible inhibition of aroma volatiles emission was observed in heat-treated fruit, with a signi ...201424996349
influence of polysaccharides and storage during processing on the properties of mango seed kernel extract (microencapsulation).extracts from mango (mangifera indica linn.) cultivar chok-anan seed kernels were studied as active substances, since they are known as a good source of phenolic antioxidants with metal chelating and tyrosinase inhibitory activities. response surface methodology (rsm) was used to investigate the effect of a combination of polysaccharides selected from gum arabic, maltodextrin and alginate on droplet size distribution, encapsulation efficiency (ee), stability and viscosity of w/o/w emulsions. in ...201225005966
anti-mosquito plants as an alternative or incremental method for malaria vector control among rural communities of bagamoyo district, tanzania.plants represent one of the most accessible resources available for mosquito control by communities in tanzania. however, no documented statistics exist for their contribution in the management of mosquitoes and other insects except through verbal and some publications. this study aimed at assessing communities' knowledge, attitudes and practices of using plants as an alternative method for mosquito control among selected communities in a malaria-prone area in tanzania.201425015092
oligo-dt anchored cdna-scot: a novel differential display method for analyzing differential gene expression in response to several stress treatments in mango (mangifera indica l.).differential display is a powerful technique for analyzing differences in gene expression. oligo-dt cdnastart codon targeted marker (cdna-scot) technique is a novel, simple, cheap, rapid, and efficient method for differential gene expression research. in the present study, the oligo-dt anchored cdna-scot technique was exploited to identify differentially expressed genes during several stress treatments in mango. a total of 37 primers combined with oligo-dt anchor primers 3side amplified approxim ...201425017057
protective effect of mangiferin against lipopolysaccharide-induced depressive and anxiety-like behaviour in mice.numerous studies have demonstrated that inflammation, oxidative stress and altered level of neurotrophins are involved in the pathogenesis of depressive illness. mangiferin, a c-glucosylxanthone is abundant in the stem and bark of mangifera indica l. the compound has been shown to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities. the present study was performed to investigate the effect of mangiferin pretreatment on lipopolysaccharide-induced increased proinflammatory cytok ...201425064341
characterization and storage stability of the extract of thai mango (mangifera indica linn. cultivar chok-anan) seed kernels.qualitative analysis of hydrolysable extract from mango (mangifera indica linn. cultivar chok-anan) seed kernel was performed by means of reversed phase high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to diode array detection and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (rphplc-dad-esi-ms). the main phenolic compound was identified as methyl gallate by comparing their retention time, uv-vis absorption spectra and mass spectra with a reference standard. quantification of phenolic compounds was pe ...201425114335
larvicidal efficacy screening of anacardaciae crude extracts on the dengue hemorrhagic vector, aedes aegypti.vector-borne diseases are still rife because of the re-emergence of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes. the objective of this paper is to evaluate the larvicidal efficacy of crude leaf extract of mangifera indica, gluta renghas, and melanochyla fasciculiflora against vector of dengue hemorrhagic fever, aedes aegypti. these plant species are endemic species and widely distributed in malaysian forests. leaves of ma. indica, g. renghas and m. fascculiflora were collected from teluk bahang national ...201425134898
changes in biochemical characteristics and activities of ripening associated enzymes in mango fruit during the storage at different temperatures.as a part of the study to explore the possible strategy for enhancing the shelf life of mango fruits, we investigated the changes in biochemical parameters and activities of ripening associated enzymes of ashwina hybrid mangoes at 4-day regular intervals during storage at -10°c, 4°c, and 30 ± 1°c. titratable acidity, vitamin c, starch content, and reducing sugar were higher at unripe state and gradually decreased with the increasing of storage time at all storage temperatures while phenol conten ...201425136564
chemical composition, leishmanicidal and cytotoxic activities of the essential oils from mangifera indica l. var. rosa and espada.the essential oils from mangifera indica var. rosa and espada latex were obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed using gc-fid and gc-ms. twenty-seven components were identified. the main compound in the essential oil from m. indica var. espada (eomie) was terpinolene (73.6%). the essential oil of m. indica var. rosa (eomir) was characterized by high amounts of β-pinene (40.7%) and terpinolene (28.3%). in the test for leishmanicidal activity against promastigotes forms of l. amazonensis, eomir ...201425136617
spatial and temporal variations in mango colour, acidity, and sweetness in relation to temperature and ethylene gradients within the fruit.managing fruit quality is complex because many different attributes have to be taken into account, which are themselves subjected to spatial and temporal variations. heterogeneous fruit quality has been assumed to be partly related to temperature and maturity gradients within the fruit. to test this assumption, we measured the spatial variability of certain mango fruit quality traits: colour of the peel and of the flesh, and sourness and sweetness, at different stages of fruit maturity using des ...201425151123
physiologic and metabolic benefits of formulated diets and mangifera indica in fluoride toxicity.fluorosis is a major health problem affecting normal physiological and metabolic functions in people living in endemic fluoride areas. the present work was aimed at investigating the role of basal, high carbohydrate low protein (hclp) and high protein low carbohydrate (hplc) diets and mangifera indica fruit powder as a food supplement in fluoride-induced metabolic toxicity. exposure to fluoride resulted in elevation of plasma glucose levels, acp, alp, sgpt, sgot, and hepatic g-6-pase activities, ...201525166890
phytochemical composition and effects of commercial enzymes on the hydrolysis of gallic acid glycosides in mango (mangifera indica l. cv. 'keitt') pulp.a detailed characterization of mango pulp polyphenols and other minor phytochemicals was accomplished for the first time in the cultivar 'keitt' whereby the identification and semiquantification of five hydroxybenzoic acids, four cinnamic acids, two flavonoids, and six apocarotenoids was accomplished. among the most abundant compounds were two monogalloyl glucosides (mgg) identified as having an ester- or ether-linked glucose, with the ester-linked moiety present in the highest concentration amo ...201425185991
mango supplementation improves blood glucose in obese individuals.this pilot study examined the effects of freeze-dried mango (mangifera indica l.) supplementation on anthropometrics, body composition, and biochemical parameters in obese individuals. twenty obese adults (11 males and 9 females) ages 20- to 50-years old, received 10 g/day of ground freeze-dried mango pulp for 12 weeks. anthropometrics, biochemical parameters, and body composition were assessed at baseline and final visits of the study. after 12 weeks, mango supplementation significantly reduced ...201425210462
purification and partial biochemical characterization of polyphenol oxidase from mango (mangifera indica cv. manila).polyphenol oxidase (ppo) is an enzyme widely distributed in the plant kingdom that has been detected in most fruits and vegetables. ppo was extracted and purified from manila mango (mangifera indica), and its biochemical properties were studied. ppo was purified 216-fold by hydrophobic interaction and ion exchange chromatography. ppo was purified to homogeneity, and the estimated ppo molecular weight (mw) by sds-page was ≈31.5 kda. however, a mw of 65 kda was determined by gel filtration, indica ...201425211397
development and validation of an hplc method for the determination of alk(en)ylresorcinols using rapid ultrasound-assisted extraction of mango peels and rye grains.exhaustive extraction of alk(en)ylresorcinols (ars) from biological matrices is a prerequisite for economic screening of extensive plant collections including their rapid quantitation. for this purpose, an ultrasound-assisted extraction protocol was developed to facilitate the liberation of ars from mango peels (mangifera indica l.) and rye grains (secale cereale l.). while maintaining or even improving the extraction efficiency of the analytes, the duration of analytical extraction was shortene ...201525236225
uv-b irradiation alleviates the deterioration of cold-stored mangoes by enhancing endogenous nitric oxide levels.effects of uv-b radiation on chilling injury, ripening and endogenous nitric oxide (no) levels in mango fruit were evaluated. chilling injury index, ion leakage, and malondialdehyde (mda) content of the fruit pretreated with 5kjm(-2) uv-b for 4h were significantly lower than those of the control during fruit ripening at ambient temperature following cold storage at 6°c for 10days. fruit firmness of the mangoes irradiated with uv-b was significantly higher than the control during the ripening per ...201525236246
storage behavior of mango as affected by post harvest application of plant extracts and storage conditions.the use of plant extracts could be a useful alternative to synthetic fungicides in the post harvest handling of fruits and vegetables. the aim of this study was to access the efficacy of extracts obtained from four plants (neem, pongamia, custard apple leaf and marigold flowers) on the extension of shelf life of mango fruits cv. dashehri under two storage conditions (cool store and ambient condition). the fruits were treated with 2 concentrations of each plant extracts (10 % and 20 %) were place ...201425328189
salmonella enterica serovar enteritidis and listeria monocytogenes in mango (mangifera indica l.) pulp: growth, survival and cross-contamination.this study examined the ability of salmonella enterica serovar enteritidis and listeria monocytogenes to grow or survive in mango pulp stored at -20°c, 4°c, 10°c and 25°c, as well as to cross-contaminate mangoes by means of a knife contaminated with different levels of these pathogens.201425328926
evaluation of processed green and ripe mango peel and pulp flours (mangifera indica var. chokanan) in terms of chemical composition, antioxidant compounds and functional properties.mango is a highly perishable seasonal fruit and large quantities are wasted during the peak season as a result of poor postharvest handling procedures. processing surplus mango fruits into flour to be used as a functional ingredient appears to be a good preservation method to ensure its extended consumption.201225363645
de-novo assembly of mango fruit peel transcriptome reveals mechanisms of mango response to hot water treatment.the mango belongs to the genus mangifera, consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plant family, anacardiaceae. postharvest treatment by hot water brushing (hwb) for 15-20 s was introduced commercially to improve fruit quality and reduce postharvest disease. this treatment enabled successful storage for 3-4 weeks at 12°c, with improved color and reduced disease development, but it enhanced lenticel discoloration on the fruit peel. we investigated global gene expression ind ...201425373421
fluorescent carbon nanoparticles derived from natural materials of mango fruit for bio-imaging probes.water soluble fluorescent carbon nanoparticles (fcp) obtained from a single natural source, mango fruit, were developed as unique materials for non-toxic bio-imaging with different colors and particle sizes. the prepared fcps showed blue (fcp-b), green (fcp-g) and yellow (fcp-y) fluorescence, derived by the controlled carbonization method. the fcps demonstrated hydrodynamic diameters of 5-15 nm, holding great promise for clinical applications. the biocompatible fcps demonstrated great potential ...201425375199
effect of two herbal mouthwashes on gingival health of school children.this study aimed at determining the effect of indigenously prepared neem and mango chewing stick mouthwashes on plaque and gingival indices. a sample of 105 children aged 12-15 years was randomized into three groups, namely neem, mango, and chlorhexidine mouthwash groups. all the children were examined at baseline and gingival and plaque indices were recorded. baseline scores for plaque and gingivitis were fair and moderate, respectively, in all the three groups and there existed no statisticall ...201425379471
efficacy of larvicidal activity of green synthesized titanium dioxide nanoparticles using mangifera indica extract against blood-feeding parasites.titanium dioxide nanoparticles (tio2 nps) are considered to be among the best photocatalytic materials due to their long-term thermodynamic stability, strong oxidizing power, and relative non-toxicity. nano-preparations with tio2 nps are currently under investigation as novel treatments for acne vulgaris, recurrent condyloma acuminata, atopic dermatitis, hyperpigmented skin lesions, and other non-dermatologic diseases. the present study was to investigate the acaricidal and larvicidal activity o ...201525403378
degradation pattern and risk assessment of carbendazim and mancozeb in mango fruits.a supervised field trial was conducted at four different agroclimatic locations in india to evaluate the dissipation pattern and risk assessment of carbendazim and mancozeb in mango fruits following foliar application of mixed formulation of carbendazim 12% and mancozeb 63% fungicide (saaf-75wp) at recommended dose (90 + 472.5) and double the recommended dose (180 + 945 g a.i. ha(-1)). average initial deposition of carbendazim was in the range of 1.12 to 2.7 and 1.95 to 4.09 mg kg(-1) and for ma ...201525407993
anti-malarial activity of a polyherbal product (nefang) during early and established plasmodium infection in rodent models.the emerging resistance of plasmodium species to currently available anti-malarials remains a public health concern, hence the need for new effective, safe and affordable drugs. natural products remain a reliable source of drugs. nefang is a polyherbal anti-malarial of the cameroonian folklore medicine with demonstrated in vitro antiplasmodial and antioxidant activities. it is composed of mangifera indica (bark and leaf), psidium guajava, carica papaya, cymbopogon citratus, citrus sinensis, ocim ...201425421605
the effects of mangiferin (mangifera indica l) in doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in rats.the cardiotoxicity effect of doxorubicin (dox), a widely used antitumor agent has restricted its clinical application. the aim of the current study was to explore the potential protective effect of mangiferin, a naturally occurring glucosylxanthone, that have antioxidant activity by its iron-complexing ability in mitochondria, against dox-induced cardiac toxicity in rats in comparison with other antioxidants namely sylimarin (syl) and vitamin e (vite).201525426848
complete genome sequence of probiotic lactobacillus plantarum strain fmnp01, isolated from mango fruit.lactobacillus plantarum strain fmnp01 is a new strain with probiotic properties that was isolated from fresh mango from guangzhou, china. here, we report the complete genome of this organism.201425428967
analysing growth and development of plants jointly using developmental growth stages.plant growth, the increase of organ dimensions over time, and development, the change in plant structure, are often studied as two separate processes. however, there is structural and functional evidence that these two processes are strongly related. the aim of this study was to investigate the co-ordination between growth and development using mango trees, which have well-defined developmental stages.201525452250
anti-inflammatory effects of aqueous extract of mangifera indica in wistar rats.recent studies in standard laboratories have indicated that a typical mango stem bark aqueous extract (magnifera indica linn) possess anti-malaria and anti-fever properties. recent information also exists in the literature, suggesting its potency as a very effective anti-inflammatory plant extract. this study will therefore contribute immensely to the systemic search for a useful, less toxic and natural bioactive medicinal compound.201525473801
novel strategies for capturing health-protective mango phytochemicals in shelf stable food matrices.cost-effective methods for concentration and stabilization of otherwise perishable mango fruit phytoactives into shelf stable high protein ingredients were developed to combat stunting (malnutrition) in rural africa. mango juices complexed with sunflower oil and protein-rich legume flours yielded carotenoid-enriched oils and pelleted polyphenol-enriched flour matrices. carotenoids from juices were concentrated 9-10 times in the fortified sunflower oil. protein-rich soy and peanut flours captured ...201525519247
dna analysis of soil extracts can be used to investigate fine root depth distribution of trees.understanding the root distribution of trees by soil coring is time -: consuming as it requires the separation of roots from soil and classification of roots into particular size classes. this labour-intensive process can limit sample throughput and therefore sampling intensity. we investigated the use of quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qpcr) on soil dna extractions to determine live fine root dna density (rdd, mg dna m(-2)) for mango (mangifera indica) trees. the specificity of the qpcr ...201425552675
identification of new phytoconstituents and antimicrobial activity in stem bark of mangifera indica (l.).mangifera indica, commonly called mango or amra belonging to a family of anacardiaceae, is an important medicinal plant widely used in a variety of ayurvedic preparations. extract of its bark, leaves, flowers and kernels are being extensively used for curing various chronic diseases. mango wood is used in yagya as base fire through which medicated smoke is generated. three new compounds have been isolated from methanolic and hexane extracts of stem bark: 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, mono(2-ethy ...201525555263
[mango: agroindustrial aspects, nutritional/functional value and health effects].to review and discuss the latest information on agroindustrial, functional and nutritional value of one of the most produced/consumed fruit crop in méxico: the mango.201425561099
antidiarrhoeal activity of aqueous extract of mangifera indica l. leaves in female albino rats.mangifera indica l. leaves have a long history of indigenous use, as an antidiarrhoeal agent among others, without any scientific study that has substantiated or refuted this claim. therefore, the aims of this study were to determine the secondary metabolites in the aqueous extract of mangifera indica leaves and its acclaimed antidiarrhoeal activity in rats.201525575467
simultaneous ultrasound-assisted water extraction and β-cyclodextrin encapsulation of polyphenols from mangifera indica stem bark in counteracting tnfα-induced endothelial dysfunction.this study proposes an alternative technique to prevent heat degradation induced by classic procedures of bioactive compound extraction, comparing classical maceration/decoction in hot water of polyphenols from mango (mangifera indica l.) (mi) with ultrasound-assisted extraction (uae) in a water solution of β-cyclodextrin (β-cd) at room temperature and testing their biological activity on tnfα-induced endothelial dysfunction. both extracts counteracted tnfα effects on eahy926 cells, down-modulat ...201525589236
modulation of diabetes and dyslipidemia in diabetic insulin-resistant rats by mangiferin: role of adiponectin and tnf-α.mangiferin, present in mangifera indica bark, was reported to produce hypoglycemic and antidiabetic activity in an animal model of genetic type 2 diabetes and in streptozotocin diabetic rats. its effect on diabetic insulin-resistant animals has not been investigated. the current work aimed to explore the effect of mangiferin on diabetic insulin-resistant rat model. diabetes was induced by high-fat/high fructose diet for eight weeks followed by a subdiabetogenic dose of streptozotocin (hfd-fr-stz ...201425590730
utilization of physicochemical variables developed from changes in sensory attributes and consumer acceptability to predict the shelf life of fresh-cut mango fruit.sensory evaluation is the ideal tool for shelf-life determination. with the objective to develop an easy shelf-life indicator, color (l*, a*, b*, chroma and hue angle), total soluble solids (tss), firmness (f), ph, acidity, and the sensory attributes of appearance, brightness, browning, odor, flavor, texture, color, acidity and sweetness were evaluated in fresh cut mangoes (fcm) stored at 5, 10, 15 and 20 °c. overall acceptability was evaluated by consumers. correlation analysis between sensory ...201525593365
influence of different desapping agents on the incidence of sapburn, ripening behaviour and quality of mango.sapburn injury in mango is regarded as the most serious problem as it reduces the aesthetic appeal and downgrade the fruit quality with considerable economic losses. for the control of sapburn injury, physiologically mature mango fruits of cv. chausa were harvested along with 5-8 cm stalk attached. immediately after harvesting, fruits were de-stemmed and treated with different desapping agent solutions [calcium hydroxide (1 %), sodium hydroxide (1 %), alum (0.5 and 1 %)] by dipping them for 5 mi ...201525593366
bioaccessibility of polyphenols associated with dietary fiber and in vitro kinetics release of polyphenols in mexican 'ataulfo' mango (mangifera indica l.) by-products.the biological properties of polyphenol (pp) depend on its bioaccessibility and bioavailability. therefore, part of pp released from the food matrix in the gastrointestinal tract through enzymatic hydrolysis is at least partially absorbed. the aim of this study is to determine the bioaccessibility of pp associated with dietary fiber (df) and the kinetics release of pp in mango (mangifera indica l.) 'ataulfo' by-products by an in vitro model. soluble and insoluble df values were 7.99 and 18.56% i ...201525608953
status of bactrocera invadens (diptera: tephritidae) in mango-producing areas of arba minch, southwestern ethiopia.bactrocera invadens, the asian fruit fly, was first reported in kenya in 2003, and it spread fast to most tropical countries in africa. to our knowledge, there is no detailed data on the fruit damage and status of fruit flies in arba minch and elsewhere in ethiopia. hence, information on the species composition and pest status of the fruit fly species is urgent to plan management strategies in the area. fruit flies were captured using male parapheromone-baited traps. matured mango (mangifera ind ...201525612742
uni-dimensional double development hptlc-densitometry method for simultaneous analysis of mangiferin and lupeol content in mango (mangifera indica) pulp and peel during storage.mango (mangifera indica) fruit is one of the important commercial fruit crops of india. similar to other tropical fruits it is also highly perishable in nature. during storage/ripening, changes in its physico-chemical quality parameters viz. firmness, titrable acidity, total soluble solid content (tssc), carotenoids content, and other biochemicals are inevitable. a uni-dimensional double-development high-performance thin-layer chromatography (uddd-hptlc) method was developed for the real-time mo ...201525624210
mango (mangifera indica l.) malformation: a malady of stress ethylene origin.mango malformation is a major constrain in mango production worldwide causing heavy economic losses depending on cultivar type and susceptibility. the malady has variously been ascribed to be acarological, viral, fungal and physiological in nature. here, we discuss the ethylene origin nature of malady. there are indications that most of the symptoms of mango malformation resemble with those of caused by ethylene effects. multiple evidence reports of putative causal agents including fusarium mang ...201525648881
mangiferin ameliorates the intestinal inflammatory response and the impaired gastrointestinal motility in mouse model of postoperative ileus.our previous study has shown that mangiferin (mgf), a glucosylxanthone from mangifera indica, exerts gastrointestinal prokinetic action involving a cholinergic mechanism. postoperative ileus (poi) is a temporary disturbance in gastrointestinal motility following surgery, and intestinal inflammatory response plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of poi. the present study investigated to know whether mgf having anti-inflammatory and prokinetic actions can ameliorate the intestinal inflammation ...201525653124
residue levels and dissipation behaviors for trifloxystrobin and tebuconazole in mango fruit and soil.an evaluation of residue levels of trifloxystrobin and tebuconazole was carried out on mango fruits after treatments with the combined formulation, trifloxystrobin (25 % w/w) and tebuconazole (50 % w/w), at standard and double doses of 250 + 500 and 500 + 1000 g a.i. ha(-1), respectively. extraction and purification of the mango fruit samples were carried out by the quechers method after validating the analytical parameters. determination of the fungicides was carried out by gas chromatography ( ...201525663402
physico chemical characterization and the effect of processing on the quality characteristics of sindura, mallika and totapuri mango cultivars.mango (magnifera indica l) is grown in the tropical and sub tropical regions of india. the fruit has a high commercial value depending on the color, flavor and pulp characteristics of the cultivar. sindura, mallika and totapuri cultivars grown in southern karnataka were investigated for the physical chemical characteristics and the effect of processing on the quality characteristics. sindura, mallika and totapuri mango cultivars had significantly different physico chemical and compositional char ...201525694717
in vitro antimicrobial and cytotoxic effects of anacardium occidentale and mangifera indica in oral care.oral health is an integral and important component of general health. infectious diseases such as caries, periodontal, and gingivitis indicate the onset of imbalance in homeostasis between oral micro biota and host. the present day medicaments used in oral health care have numerous side effects. the uses of herbal plants as an alternative have gained popularity due to side effects of antibiotics and emergence of multidrug resistant strains. anacardium occidentale (cashew) and mangifera indica (m ...201725709341
phytochemical and in vitro and in vivo biological investigation on the antihypertensive activity of mango leaves (mangifera indica l.).the aim of this study was to investigate the antihypertensive effect of leaves mangifera indica l. using in vitro and in vivo assays.201525724882
mango (mangifera indica l.) cv. kent fruit mesocarp de novo transcriptome assembly identifies gene families important for ripening.fruit ripening is a physiological and biochemical process genetically programmed to regulate fruit quality parameters like firmness, flavor, odor and color, as well as production of ethylene in climacteric fruit. in this study, a transcriptomic analysis of mango (mangifera indica l.) mesocarp cv. "kent" was done to identify key genes associated with fruit ripening. using the illumina sequencing platform, 67,682,269 clean reads were obtained and a transcriptome of 4.8 gb. a total of 33,142 coding ...201525741352
ogataea mangiferae sp. nov., a methylotrophic yeast isolated from mango leaves.five strains of a novel methanol-assimilating yeast species were isolated from mango (mangifera indica) leaves collected at the campus of the federal university of minas gerais in brazil. the sequences of the internal transcribed spacer (its) region and the d1/d2 domains of the large subunit of the rrna gene showed that this species belongs to the ogataea clade and is related to o. allantospora, o. chonburiensis, o. dorogensis, o. kodamae, o. paradorogensis and candida xyloterini (ogataea clade) ...201525792365
[in vitro and in vivo effects of mango pulp (mangifera indica cv. azucar) in colon carcinogenesis].mango pulp contains ascorbic acid, carotenoids, polyphenols, terpenoids and fiber which are healthy and could protect against colon cancer. the aim of this study was to evaluate the antiproliferative and preventive capacity of an aqueous extract of mangifera indica cv. azúcar on a human colon adenocarcinoma cell line (sw480) and in a rodent model of colorectal cancer, respectively. the content of total phenolics, flavonoids and carotenoids were also analyzed in the extract. sw480 cell growth was ...201425796713
in vitro studies on mangiferin protection against cadmium-induced human renal endothelial damage and cell death via the map kinase and nf-κb pathways.the therapeutic effects of the natural antioxidant mangiferin (a xanthonoid and potent oxygen free radical scavenger), which is widely distributed in mango fruit, against cdcl(2)-induced toxicity in human renal glomerulus endothelial cells (hrgec) were investigated. the viability of hregcs that were treated with cdcl(2) (25 µ mol) and co-treated with mangiferin (75 µ mol) for 24 h was measured by crystal violet dye. the exposure of human glomerulus renal endothelial cells to cadmium promotes a p ...201625798666
inhibition of secretary pla₂--vrv-pl-viiia of russell's viper venom by standard aqueous stem bark extract of mangifera indica l.the aqueous extract of mangifera indica is known to possess anti-snake venom activities. however, its inhibitory potency and mechanism of action on multi-toxic phospholipases a2s, which are the most toxic and lethal component of snake venom is still unknown. therefore, this study was carried out to evaluate the modulatory effect of standard aqueous bark extract of m. indica on vrv-pl-viiia of indian russells viper venom. mangifera indica extract dose dependently inhibited the giib spla2 (vrv-pl- ...201525801252
atheromic and lymphoplasmacytic effects of mangifera indica methanolic leaf extract on the heart of chinchilla rabbits.the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of methanol extract of mangifera indica on serum concentration of creatine kinase, total white blood cell (wbc) count and lymphocyte counts and the micro-anatomical architecture of the heart in chinchilla rabbits in order to find its safe and toxic levels. a total of 24 chinchilla rabbits aged 10-14 weeks, divided into four experimental groups were orally administered the doses of none, 500, 1000 and 1500 mg/kg body weight of the methanol extract ...201525803074
species or genotypes? reassessment of four recently described species of the ceratocystis wilt pathogen, ceratocystis fimbriata, on mangifera indica.ceratocystis wilt is among the most important diseases on mango (mangifera indica) in brazil, oman, and pakistan. the causal agent was originally identified in brazil as ceratocystis fimbriata, which is considered by some as a complex of many cryptic species, and four new species on mango trees were distinguished from c. fimbriata based on variation in internal transcribed spacer sequences. in the present study, phylogenetic analyses using dna sequences of mating type genes, tef-1α, and β-tubuli ...201525822187
comparative study of the methane production based on the chemical compositions of mangifera indica and manihot utilissima leaves.leaves of mangifera indica (mi, mango leaves) and manihot utilissima (mu, cassava leaves) are available in tropical regions and are the most accessible vegetal wastes of kinshasa, capital of democratic republic of congo. these wastes are not suitably managed and are not rationally valorized. they are abandoned in full air, on the soil and in the rivers. they thus pollute environment. by contrast, they can be recuperated and treated in order to produce methane (energy source), organic fertilizer ...201525825684
medicinal properties of mangiferin, structural features, derivative synthesis, pharmacokinetics and biological activities.the identification of biologically active and potentially therapeutically useful pharmacophores from natural products has been a long-term focus in the pharmaceutical industry. the recent emergence of a worldwide obesity and type ii diabetes epidemic has increased focus upon small molecules that can modulate energy metabolism, insulin sensitivity and fat biology. interesting preliminary work done on mangiferin (mgf), the predominant constituent of extracts of the mango plant mangifera indica l., ...201525827900
mango (mangifera indica l.) by-products and their valuable components: a review.the large amount of waste produced by the food industries causes serious environmental problems and also results in economic losses if not utilized effectively. different research reports have revealed that food industry by-products can be good sources of potentially valuable bioactive compounds. as such, the mango juice industry uses only the edible portions of the mangoes, and a considerable amount of peels and seeds are discarded as industrial waste. these mango by-products come from the trop ...201525863626
investigation of cream and ointment on antimicrobial activity of mangifera indica extract.medicinal plants have curative properties due to the presence of various complex chemical substance of different composition, which are found as secondary plant metabolites in one or more parts of these plants. mangifera indica linn (mi l.) is a species of mango in the anacardiaceae family. phytoconstituents in the seed extracts may be responsible for the antimicrobial activity of the plant. the purpose of the study was to formulate and evaluate the antimicrobial herbal ointment and cream from e ...201725878974
chemical prospection of important ayurvedic plant tinospora cordifolia by uplc-dad-esi-qtof-ms/ms and nmr.a rapid, sensitive, and accurate ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometric method (uplc-ms) was developed and validated for simultaneous determination of four bioactive compounds, syringin (3), cordifolioside a (4), magnoflorine (6) and tinocordiside (10) in the stem of tinospora cordifolia. the analysis was performed using an acquity c18 column and gradient elution of 0.05% formic acid in water and acetonitrile at a detection wavelength of 267 nm in 5 min. a high c ...201525920217
comparative study of growth traits and haematological parameters of anak and nigerian heavy ecotype chickens fed with graded levels of mango seed kernel (mangifera indica) meal.one hundred fifty anak and 120 nigerian heavy local ecotype (nhle) chickens were used to study the effects of feeding graded levels of mango seed kernel meal (mkm) replacing maize diet on growth traits and haematological parameters. a 2 × 5 factorial arrangement was employed: two breeds and five diets. the birds were randomly allocated to five finisher diets formulated such that mkm replaced maize at 0, 10, 20, 30 and 40% (t1, t2, t3, t4 and t5) inclusion levels, respectively. the effect of bree ...201525939914
estrogen modulation properties of mangiferin and quercetin and the mangiferin metabolite norathyriol.mango fruit contain many bioactive compounds, some of which are transcription factor regulators. estrogen receptor alpha (erα) and beta (erβ) are two regulators of gene transcription that are important in a variety of physiological processes and also in diseases including breast cancer. we examined the ability of the mango constituents quercetin, mangiferin, and the aglycone form of mangiferin, norathyriol, to activate both isoforms of the estrogen receptor. quercetin and norathyriol decreased t ...201525940566
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