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disaccharides: influence on volatiles and phenolics of sour cherry juice.the food industry is continuously developing ingredients, processing methods and packaging materials to improve the quality of fruit products. the aim of this work was to study the effect of sugars, a common ingredient in the food industry, on phenolics and volatiles of sour cherry juice. sucrose, trehalose and maltose chemical isomers were chosen for this investigation. all sugars influenced the evaluated parameters. samples with maltose addition had lower, while samples with sucrose and trehal ...201729120375
protective effect of prunus cerasus (sour cherry) seed extract on the recovery of ischemia/reperfusion-induced retinal damage in zucker diabetic fatty rat.among diabetes patients, ophthalmological complications are very frequent. high blood glucose and (consequential) ischemia-reperfusion (i/r) injury contribute significantly to the severity of retinopathies. diabetic retinopathy is among the leading causes of blindness. our study demonstrates the effect of sour cherry seed extract (scse) on blood glucose and function of the retina with electroretinography (erg) in a diabetic setting with or without ischemia-reperfusion (i/r) injury in zucker diab ...201729065463
optimization of a new method for extraction of cyanidin chloride and pelargonidin chloride anthocyanins with magnetic solid phase extraction and determination in fruit samples by hplc with central composite design.here, we are reporting a sensitive, simple and rapid method for the analysis of cyanidin chloride and pelargonidin chloride anthocyanins in cherry, sour cherry, pomegranate and barberry produced in iran. the analytes were extracted with acetonitrile-hydrochloric acid (1% v/v) mixture under optimized pretreatment conditions. clean-up of the extract from fruits was conducted by magnetic solid phase extraction using salicylic acid functionalized silica-coated magnetite nanoparticles (scmnps) as the ...201728987497
sour cherries but not apples added to the regular diet decrease resting and fmlp-stimulated chemiluminescence of fasting whole blood in healthy subjects.berry fruits rich in anthocyanins have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. blood phagocytes are an important source of oxidants that contribute to inflammatory response and oxidative stress. we examined the effect of sour cherry consumption on luminol-enhanced whole blood chemiluminescence (lbcl) reflecting oxidants generation by circulating phagocytes in healthy subjects.201828985142
effects of thermocycling and various drinks on the color stability of heat-polymerized acrylic resin.the discoloration of acrylic resin denture bases may lead to significant esthetic problems. the aim of this in vitro study was to investigate the effects of frequently consumed drinks on the color changes of fresh and aged, heat-polymerized, conventional acrylic resin.201628955571
use of phytoproductivity data in the choice of native plant species to restore a degraded coal mining site amended with a stabilized industrial organic sludge.coal mining-related activities result in a degraded landscape and sites associated with large amounts of dumped waste material. the arid soil resulting from acid mine drainage affects terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and thus, site remediation programs must be implemented to mitigate this sequential deleterious processes. a low-cost alternative material to counterbalance the affected physico-chemical-microbiological aspects of the degraded soil is the amendment with low contaminated and stabi ...201728913724
patterns of low temperature induced accumulation of dehydrins in rosaceae crops-evidence for post-translational modification in apple.important crop plants of rosaceae family are often damaged during winter due to the lack of acclimation and cold hardiness. one of the cellular responses of plants to cold stress is the accumulation of dehydrin proteins. we studied the expression of dehydrins in several rosaceae species during low temperature treatment in vitro. microshoots of pyrus communis, malus×domestica, fragaria vesca, fragaria×ananassa, prunus cerasus and prunus avium cultivars were grown in low temperature conditions. ge ...201728886453
polyphenol patterns to trace sweet (prunus avium) and tart (prunus cerasus) varieties in cherry jam.the aim of this work was to assess whether the characteristic polyphenol traits of cherry biotypes persisted in thermally processed cherry products, such as jam. thus, the rp-hplc-diode array detector profiles of both colorless polyphenols and anthocyanins from three cherry varieties (two sweet and one tart cherry) were compared with those of low-sugar jam sourced from the same cultivars. individual components were characterized by mass spectrometry. the total phenolic and total anthocyanin cont ...201728740288
characterization of sugar and polyphenolic diversity in floral nectar of different 'oblačinska' sour cherry clones.'oblačinska' sour cherry, an autochthonous cultivar, is the most planted cultivar in serbian orchards. since fruit trees in temperate zone reward insects by producing nectar which 'quality' affects the efficiency of insect pollination, the aim of this study was analyzing of sugars and polyphenolics in floral nectar of 16 'oblačinska' sour cherry clones with different yielding potential. the contents of sugars and sugar alcohols were analyzed by ion chromatography, while polyphenolic profile was ...201728699201
encapsulation of sour cherry pomace extract by freeze drying: characterization and storage stability.in this study sour cherry pomace was extracted with food-grade solvent (50% ethanol), concentrated and stabilized in whey and soy proteins by encapsulation. soy proteins exhibited higher encapsulation efficiency (94.90%), but not significantly (p < 0.05), from whey (90.10%). storage properties of whey (wp) and soy protein (sp) encapsulates in terms of total polyphenols, anthocyanins and antioxidant activity were tested for 6 weeks. at the end of storage period the retention of polyphenols in sp ...201728621401
effect of ultrasound on some chemical and microbiological properties of sour cherry juice by response surface methodology.in this study, it is aimed to determine effect of ultrasonication on some chemical and microbiological properties of sour cherry juice by response surface methodology, since ultrasound is known as an alternative method for thermal food processing. sour cherry juice was sonicated at varying amplitude levels (50, 75, 100%); moderate temperatures (20, 30, 40 ℃); and treatment times of 2, 6, 10 min at a constant frequency of 20 khz. different ultrasonication amplitudes, temperatures, and times had n ...201728474971
profile of lipophilic antioxidants in the by-products recovered from six cultivars of sour cherry (prunus cerasus l.).the content of tocochromanols and carotenoids in kernels recovered from fruit pits of six sour cherry (prunus cerasus l.) cultivars was studied. the highest concentration was noted for γ-t (23.50-52.76 mg/100 g dry weight basis (dw)). considerably, lower amounts compared to γ-t were detected for α-t, δ-t and α-t3 (5.74-13.33, 2.74-4.54 and 0.30-1.16 mg/100 g dw, respectively). the β-t and γ-t3 were quantified only in minor levels. the total amount of tocochromanols was in the range 41.69-63.48 m ...201728412858
effects of hybrid (microwave-convectional) and convectional drying on drying kinetics, total phenolics, antioxidant capacity, vitamin c, color and rehydration capacity of sour cherries.sour cherries were dried by convectional (cd) at 50, 60, and 70°c and by hybrid (hd; microwave-convectional) drying at 120, 150, and 180w coupled with hot air at 50, 60, and 70°c. in hd, microwave power and hot air were performed simultaneously during drying process. total phenolic content (tpc), antioxidant capacity (aoc), vitamin c content, color and rehydration capacity were followed. the hd technique reduced drying time and increased drying rate compared to cd. drying data were well correlat ...201728407914
does passive sampling accurately reflect the bee (apoidea: anthophila) communities pollinating apple and sour cherry orchards?during bloom of spring orchard crops, bees are the primary providers of pollination service. monitoring these insects for research projects is often done by timed observations or by direct aerial netting, but there has been increasing interest in blue vane traps as an efficient passive approach to collecting bees. over multiple spring seasons in michigan and pennsylvania, orchards were monitored for wild bees using timed netting from crop flowers and blue vane traps. this revealed a distinctly d ...201728379550
the effect of nest box distribution on sustainable propagation of osmia lignaria (hymenoptera: megachilidae) in commercial tart cherry orchards.the blue orchard bee, osmia lignaria (say), is a solitary bee that is an excellent pollinator of tree fruit orchards. due to the annual rising costs of honey bee hive rentals, many orchardists are eager to develop management tools and practices to support o. lignaria as an alternative pollinator. establishing o. lignaria pollination as a sustainable industry requires careful consideration of both bee and orchard management. here, we test the effect of artificial nest box distribution on in-orcha ...201728365763
optimizing spray drying conditions of sour cherry juice based on physicochemical properties, using response surface methodology (rsm).in this study, the effects of main spray drying conditions such as inlet air temperature (100-140 °c), maltodextrin concentration (mdc: 30-60%), and aspiration rate (ar) (30-50%) on the physicochemical properties of sour cherry powder such as moisture content (mc), hygroscopicity, water solubility index (wsi), and bulk density were investigated. this investigation was carried out by employing response surface methodology and the process conditions were optimized by using this technique. the mc o ...201728242915
effect of mixing different kinds of fruit juice with sour cherry puree on nutritional properties.the main objective of this study was to investigate the effect of mixing sour cherry puree with apple, pear, quince and flowering quince juices on characteristics of 17 different products (12 smoothies and 5 semi-products). compounds (phenolic compounds, vitamin c, sugar, pectin), antioxidant activity (orac, abts, frap), and physicochemical parameters (titratable acidity, soluble solids, viscosity, colour) of different products were evaluated. depending on the type of product, 8 to 20 phenolic c ...201728242910
hypoglycemic effects of prunus cerasus l. pulp and seed extracts on alloxan-induced diabetic mice with histopathological evaluation.the study was undertaken to investigate the acute and subchronic hypoglycemic effects of an ethyl acetate (etac) extract of red sour cherry (prunus cerasus) pulps and seeds in alloxan-induced diabetic mice.201728178616
optimization of sour cherry juice spray drying as
affected by carrier material and temperature.response surface methodology was applied for optimization of the sour cherry marasca juice spray drying process with 20, 30 and 40% of carriers maltodextrin with dextrose equivalent (de) value of 4-7 and 13-17 and gum arabic, at three drying temperatures: 150, 175 and 200 °c. increase in carrier mass per volume ratio resulted in lower moisture content and powder hygroscopicity, higher bulk density, solubility and product yield. higher temperatures decreased the moisture content and bulk density ...201628115901
influence of freezing and storing cherry fruit on its nutritional value.cherries are a valuable dietary raw material and possess medicinal properties. considering the nutritional, medical and vitamin value of cherry fruits, the purpose of this research was to produce a scientific justification for preserving the quality of cherry fruits using different freezing methods.028071004
new highly divergent plum pox virus isolates infecting sour cherry in russia.unusual plum pox virus (ppv) isolates (named tat isolates) were discovered on sour cherry (prunus cerasus) in russia. they failed to be recognized by rt-pcr using commonly employed primers specific to the strains c or cr (the only ones that proved able to infect sour cherry) as well as to the strains m and w. some of them can be detected by rt-pcr using the ppv-d-specific primers p1/pd or by tas-elisa with the ppv-c-specific monoclonal antibody ac. phylogenetic analysis of the 3'-terminal genomi ...201728006670
montmorency tart cherries (prunus cerasus l.) modulate vascular function acutely, in the absence of improvement in cognitive performance.cerebral blood volume and metabolism of oxygen decline as part of human ageing, and this has been previously shown to be related to cognitive decline. there is some evidence to suggest that polyphenol-rich foods can play an important role in delaying the onset or halting the progression of age-related health disorders such as cvd and alzheimer's disease and to improve cognitive function. in the present study, an acute, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, cross-over, randomised latin-square desig ...201627989253
degradation of anthocyanin content in sour cherry juice during heat treatment.sour cherry juices made from two sour cherry cultivars (érdi bőtermő and kántorjánosi 3) were investigated to determine their total anthocyanin content and half-life of anthocyanins during heat treatment at different temperatures (70, 80 and 90 °c) for 4 h. before the heat treatment, érdi bőtermő juice had higher anthocyanin concentration (812 mg/l) than kántorjánosi 3 juice (513 mg/l). the greatest heat sensitivity of anthocyanins was measured at 90 °c, while the treatments at 80 and 70 °c caus ...201527904369
influence of cultivar and industrial processing on polyphenols in concentrated sour cherry (prunus cerasus l.) juice.the objective of this study is to investigate the influence of cultivar and industrial processing on total polyphenols, anthocyanins, hydroxycinnamic acids and antioxidant activity in concentrated sour cherry (prunus cerasus l., cvs. marasca and oblačinska) juices. samples were collected during four processing steps: from fresh fruit prior to processing, then from pressed, filtered and concentrated juices. the content of total phenols was the same in both cultivars, but antioxidant activity (obl ...201527904351
bioactive and functional properties of sour cherry juice (prunus cerasus).sour cherry juice (prunus cerasus) is consumed as a nutritional supplement claiming health effects. the aim of the study was to evaluate the different properties of sour cherry juice in terms of antioxidant activity and inhibition of target enzymes in the central nervous system and diabetes. the content of polyphenols and anthocyanins was quantified. different experiments were carried out to determine the radical scavenging properties of the juice. the activity of sour cherry juice was also test ...201627775125
evaluation of the adsorption potential of eco-friendly activated carbon prepared from cherry kernels for the removal of pb2+, cd2+ and ni2+ from aqueous wastes.development, characterization and evaluation of the efficiency of cost-effective medium for the removal of pb2+, cd2+ and ni2+ from aqueous systems, as a novel, eco-friendly solution for wastewater remediation were done. the precursors for low-cost adsorbent were lignocellulosic raw materials (sweet/sour cherry kernels), as industrial byproducts and components of organic solid waste. activated carbon synthesis was carried out by thermochemical conversion (h3po4, 500 °c) in the complete absence o ...201627729179
the effects of montmorency tart cherry concentrate supplementation on recovery following prolonged, intermittent exercise.this study investigated montmorency tart cherry concentrate (mc) supplementation on markers of recovery following prolonged, intermittent sprint activity. sixteen semi-professional, male soccer players, who had dietary restrictions imposed for the duration of the study, were divided into two equal groups and consumed either mc or placebo (pla) supplementation for eight consecutive days (30 ml twice per day). on day 5, participants completed an adapted version of the loughborough intermittent shu ...201627455316
polyphenolic extracts of cherry (prunus cerasus l.) and blackcurrant (ribes nigrum l.) leaves as natural preservatives in meat products.the objective of this study was to evaluate the possibility of using polyphenolic extracts from cherry and blackcurrant leaves as natural antimicrobial agents in meat products. the polyphenolic composition of the extracts was analyzed and their impact on the microbial quality, lipid oxidation, color, and sensory evaluation of pork sausages was studied. polyphenolic extracts were obtained from leaves collected in september. the total polyphenolic content in sour cherry leaf extract was 1.5 times ...201627375255
traditional alcoholic beverages and their value in the local culture of the alta valle del reno, a mountain borderland between tuscany and emilia-romagna (italy).traditional alcoholic beverages (tabs) have only received marginal attention from researchers and ethnobotanists so far, especially in italy. this work is focused on plant-based tabs in the alta valle del reno, a mountainous area on the border between tuscany and emilia-romagna regions. the aims of our study were to document local knowledge about tabs and to analyze and discuss the distribution of related knowledge within the investigated communities.201627333772
effects of ultrasound assistance on dehydration processes and bioactive component retention of osmo-dried sour cherries.despite having numerous health benefits, dried sour cherries have proven to be more acceptable to consumers when infused with sugar or other sweeteners to enhance their flavor, which, in turn, leads to serious anthocyanin losses. for this reason, a consideration was made for the application of ultrasound to accelerate solid gain and shorten drying time, thus favoring bioactive component retention. to determine the usefulness of ultrasound as a tool for sour cherry osmotic infusion enhancement, t ...027299365
genetic variation and identification of promising sour cherries inferred from microsatellite markers.the aim of this study was to identify the group of highly polymorphic microsatellite markers for identification of promising sour cherries. from among 30 tested microsatellite (ssr) markers, 19 were selected to profile genetic variation in sour cherries due to high polymorphisms. results indicated a high level of polymorphism of the accessions based on these markers. totally 148 alleles were generated at 19 ssr loci which 122 alleles were polymorphic. the number of total alleles per locus ranged ...201627183795
impact of packaging material and storage conditions on polyphenol stability, colour and sensory characteristics of freeze-dried sour cherry (prunus cerasus var. marasca).the aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of packaging materials and storage conditions on polyphenols stability, colour and sensory characteristics of freeze-dried sour cherry (prunus cerasus var. marasca). freeze-dried sour cherries were packed in high barrier metalized polypropylene and aluminium packaging (pet/ppmet/pe and pet/al/pe) for up to 12 months at 4, 20 and 37 °c. characterisation of polyphenol compounds was done by hplc uv/vis pda and in all samples individual anthocyanin ...201627162405
effects of montmorency tart cherry (prunus cerasus l.) consumption on vascular function in men with early hypertension.tart cherries contain numerous polyphenolic compounds that could potentially improve endothelial function and reduce cardiovascular disease risk.201627146650
impact of prunus cerasus on pgr and has2 in cumulus cells and fertility outcome.cumulus cells have a critical role in normal oocyte development and fertilization. prunus cerasus is an anthocyanin rich berry and performs strong antioxidant activity. the present study set to determine if prunus cerasus can affect expression of has2 (hyaluronan synthase 2) and progesterone receptor in cumulus cells and its consequences outcome of the in vitro fertilization.201627123419
sour cherry pomace extract encapsulated in whey and soy proteins: incorporation in cookies.one of the potential sources of valuable bioactives is pomace, a by-product from fruit juice processing industry. in the presented study, bioactive compounds extracted from cherry pomace, encapsulated in whey and soy proteins, have been incorporated in cookies, replacing 10% (we10 and se10) and 15% (we15 and se15) of flour. total polyphenols, anthocyanins, antioxidant activity and colour characteristics of enriched cookies were followed during 4 months of storage. total polyphenols of we10, se10 ...201627080876
three-dimensional graphene aerogel-supported iron oxide nanoparticles as an efficient adsorbent for magnetic solid phase extraction of organophosphorus pesticide residues in fruit juices followed by gas chromatographic determination.in this research, a magnetic three dimensional-graphene nanocomposite (3d-g-fe3o4) was prepared, characterized and used as an effective nanoadsorbent in magnetic solid-phase extraction (mspe) of eight organophosphorus pesticides (opps) from juice samples prior to gas chromatography-nitrogen phosphorous detection (gc-npd). the properties and morphology of 3d-g-fe3o4 were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (sem), fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (ft-ir) and vibrating sample magne ...201627018186
evolutionary origin of rosaceae-specific active non-autonomous hat elements and their contribution to gene regulation and genomic structural variation.transposable elements account for approximately 30 % of the prunus genome; however, their evolutionary origin and functionality remain largely unclear. in this study, we identified a hat transposon family, termed moshan, in prunus. the moshan elements consist of three types, amoshan, tmoshan, and mmoshan. the amoshan and tmoshan types contain intact or truncated transposase genes, respectively, while the mmoshan type is miniature inverted-repeat transposable element (mite). the moshan transposon ...201626941188
design, development and evaluation of an automatic fruit-juice pasteurization system using microwave - ultrasonic waves.conventional pasteurization treatments often lead to substantial decrease in fruits juice quality. due to these issues, the objective of this research was to compare the combined effect of a novel thermal (microwave) and non-thermal (ultrasonic) treatments with conventional thermal pasteurization on some qualitative characteristics of sour cherry juice (vitamins, phenolics, anthocyanins, etc.). for this purpose, an automatic control system comprising of ultrasonic generator, ultrasonic transduce ...201626787934
de novo transcriptome assembly of a sour cherry cultivar, schattenmorelle.sour cherry (prunus cerasus) in the genus prunus in the family rosaceae is one of the most popular stone fruit trees worldwide. of known sour cherry cultivars, the schattenmorelle is a famous old sour cherry with a high amount of fruit production. the schattenmorelle was selected before 1650 and described in the 1800s. this cultivar was named after gardens of the chateau de moreille in which the cultivar was initially found. in order to identify new genes and to develop genetic markers for sour ...201526697395
colour stabilities of sour cherry juice concentrates enhanced with gallic acid and various plant extracts during storage.gallic acid (ga) and pomegranate rind extract (pre), cherry stem extract (cse) and green tea extract (gte) were added to sour cherry juice concentrates (scjcs) to enhance the colour. effects of these copigment sources on anthocyanins, colour and turbidity were investigated during storage at -20, 4 and 20°c for 110 days. cyanidin-3-glucosylrutinoside (cyd-3-glu-rut, 75%) was the major anthocyanin, followed by cyanidin-3-rutinoside (cyd-3-rut, 23%) and cyanidin-3-sophoroside (cyd-3-soph, 2%). whil ...201626616935
stability of phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity and colour through natural sweeteners addition during storage of sour cherry puree.the aim of this study was to describe the changes in phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity and colour of sour cherry puree supplemented with different natural sweeteners (sucrose, palm sugar, erythritol, xylitol, steviol glycoside, luo han kuo), and natural prebiotic (inulin). a total of 18 types of polyphenolic compounds were assessed in the following sour cherry puree by lc-ms-qtof analysis, before and after 6 months of storage at 4 °c and 30 °c. total phenolics determined by uplc-pda-fl wa ...201626593574
anthocyanin composition, antioxidant efficiency, and α-amylase inhibitor activity of different hungarian sour cherry varieties (prunus cerasus l.).five hungarian sour cherry cultivars were studied to determine their anthocyanin contents and their possible inhibitory properties. the water and methanol soluble antioxidant capacities were separately assessed by photoluminescence showing values ranged from 3.4μgmg(-1) to 15.4μgmg(-1), respectively. the "vn1" variety (selected from "csengődi csokros") showed the highest antioxidant capacity. the anthocyanin content, measured by ph differential method or isolated by solid phase extraction, was t ...201626471548
antihyperlipidemic effects of sour cherries characterized by different in vitro antioxidant power and polyphenolic composition.the aims of the present study were to clarify in vivo effects of three sour cherry cultivars characterized by different polyphenolic composition in hyperlipidemic animals in a short term experiment. the three different sour cherry cultivars were chosen based on their total in vitro antioxidant capacity, total polyphenolic, monomeric anthocyanin and flavonoid content. male wistar rats were divided randomly into eight groups: rats kept on normal diet (control) and normal diet supplied with sour ch ...201526449220
the effects of muffins enriched with sour cherry pomace on acceptability, glycemic response, satiety and energy intake: a randomized crossover trial.sour cherry pomace (cp), a by-product obtained during fruit processing, was used to replace wheat flour in a muffin formula. the influence of the most sensory acceptable muffins on glycemic response, appetite sensation, and energy intake during subsequent meal in a randomized crossover trial was studied.201626250501
new grape stems-based liqueur: physicochemical and phytochemical evaluation.a number of traditional liqueurs are obtained by maceration of red fruits in aqueous ethanol liquor, namely sloe berries or sour cherry. on the other hand, the exploration of residual plant material derived from the winery industry (grape (vitis vinifera l.) stems), which has been regarded as an interesting source of colored and uncolored (poly)phenols, could lead to an industrial alternative to the traditional distilled spirits produced, with valuable physicochemical and phytochemical propertie ...201626213054
phytochemical uptake following human consumption of montmorency tart cherry (l. prunus cerasus) and influence of phenolic acids on vascular smooth muscle cells in vitro.to investigate the phytochemical uptake following human consumption of montmorency tart cherry (l. prunus cerasus) and influence of selected phenolic acids on vascular smooth muscle cells in vitro.201626163338
optimization of extraction parameters on the isolation of phenolic compounds from sour cherry (prunus cerasus l.) pomace.there is an increasing interest to bio-components obtained from fruit & vegetable wastes. anthocyanin is one of the components regained from fruits especially from red ones. sour cherry is considered as industrial fruit since most of the grown fruit is processed into juice and hence considerable amount of pomace is removed from process. the influences of process parameters on the extraction of phenolic compounds from sour cherry pomace were investigated. fifty-one percent ethanol concentration, ...201525892783
chemical profile of major taste- and health-related compounds of oblačinska sour cherry.oblačinska sour cherry, an autochthonous cultivar, is the most planted cultivar in serbian commercial orchards. owing to its long cultivation under different agro-ecological conditions, it is a mixture of different clones. to obtain comprehensive information on oblačinska sour cherry fruit, the total carbohydrate composition, total phenolic content, total anthocyanin content, antioxidant activity and polyphenolic profiles of 39 clones were investigated.201625867015
sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate preservatives in food stuffs in iran.a high-performance liquid chromatography method was applied for the determination of the levels of benzoate and sorbate in 400 food samples, including pickled cucumbers, canned tomato pastes, sour cherry jams, soft drinks, fruit juices and dairy products (uf-feta cheeses, lighvan cheeses, lactic cheeses, yogurts and doogh). the results showed that 270 (67.5%) of all samples contained benzoate ranging from 11.9 to 288.5 mg kg(-1) in lactic cheese and fruit juice, respectively. the levels of sorba ...201525832450
recovery facilitation with montmorency cherries following high-intensity, metabolically challenging exercise.the impact of montmorency tart cherry (prunus cerasus l.) concentrate (mc) on physiological indices and functional performance was examined following a bout of high-intensity stochastic cycling. trained cyclists (n = 16) were equally divided into 2 groups (mc or isoenergetic placebo (pla)) and consumed 30 ml of supplement, twice per day for 8 consecutive days. on the fifth day of supplementation, participants completed a 109-min cycling trial designed to replicate road race demands. functional p ...201525794236
effects of processing conditions and formulation on spray drying of sour cherry juice concentrate.sour cherries are rich in phenolic compounds possessing several health-promoting effects. processing of sour cherry juice into powder form offers additional advantages such as increased utilization, reduced volume, easier handling and transportation. however, spray drying of fruit juices is difficult owing to their low glass transition temperatures (tg). the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of inlet temperature (130-150 °c), feed flow rate in terms of pump setting (30-50%), sour ...201625641719
orally delivered sour cherry seed extract (scse) affects cardiovascular and hematological parameters in humans.in the present study, we investigated the effects of sour cherry seed extract (scse) on a variety of systemic processes that contribute to general health and viability of human subjects. the experiments were conducted according to a double-blind protocol in which six healthy individuals were administered 250-mg/day scse for 14 days, while four were treated with placebo. peripheral blood was collected before and after the treatment period. samples were analyzed for levels of selected cells, enzym ...201525640007
mass spectrometric profiling of flavonoid glycoconjugates possessing isomeric aglycones.in fields such as food and nutrition science or plant physiology, interest in untargeted profiling of flavonoids continues to expand. the group of flavonoids encompasses several thousands of chemically distinguishable compounds, among which are a number of isobaric compounds with the same elemental composition. thus, the mass spectrometric identification of these compounds is challenging, especially when reference standards are not available to support their identification. many different types ...201525601677
hplc-q-tof-ms identification of antioxidant and antihypertensive peptides recovered from cherry (prunus cerasus l.) subproducts.the processing of fruits, such as cherries, is characterized by generating a lot of waste material such as fruit stones, skins, etc. to contribute to environmental sustainability, it is necessary to recover these residues. cherry stones contain seeds with a significant amount of proteins that are underused and undervalued. the aim of this work was to extract cherry seed proteins, to evaluate the presence of bioactive peptides, and to identify them by mass spectrometry. the digestion of cherry se ...201525599260
determination of some b vitamins in sour cherry juice using dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction followed by high-performance liquid chromatography.dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction method (dllme) combined with high-performance liquid chromatography-ultraviolet detection (hplc-uv) was used to determine thiamine (b1), nicotinamide (b3) and pyridoxine (b6) in sour cherry juice. this method was rapid, simple and sensitive. separation was accomplished using a c18 column. the optimum chromatographic conditions were found to be: mobile phase consisted of 8% methanol and 92% aqueous phase (1% (v/v) acetic acid water solution); flow rate, 0. ...201425587335
identification and assessment of genetic similarity of soil bacterial isolates of pseudomonas spp. using molecular techniques.bacteria of the genus pseudomonas are often components of bioproducts designed to enhance the condition of the soil and plants. the use of pseudomonas bacteria in bioproducts must be preceded by the acquisition, characterization and selection of beneficial strains living in the soil. a prerequisite for the selection of bacterial strains for use in bioproducts is to be able to identify the isolates rapidly and accurately. to identify and differentiate 15 bacterial isolates obtained from the soil ...201425546939
evaluation of sour cherry (prunus cerasus l.) fruits for their polyphenol content, antioxidant properties, and nutritional components.nutritional compounds (phenolic compounds, l-ascorbic acid), antioxidant activities, and physicochemical characteristics (fruit weight, dry matter, soluble solids, ph, acidity, total and reducing sugars) of 33 different sour cherry cultivars were studied. polyphenols were identified by lc-pda-qtof/ms and quantified by uplc-pda-fl. a total of 41 polyphenolic compounds found were identified and presented as 14 flavan-3-ols, 11 anthocyanins, 5 hydroxycinnamic acids, 10 flavonols, and 1 flavon. the ...201425495123
in silico and experimental evaluation of dna-based detection methods for the ability to discriminate almond from other prunus spp.ten published dna-based analytical methods aiming at detecting material of almond (prunus dulcis) were in silico evaluated for potential cross-reactivity with other stone fruits (prunus spp.), including peach, apricot, plum, cherry, sour cherry and sargent cherry. for most assays, the analysis of nucleotide databases suggested none or insufficient discrimination of at least some stone fruits. on the other hand, the assay targeting non-specific lipid transfer protein (röder et al., 2011, anal chi ...201525483259
physicochemical characterisation of four cherry species (prunus spp.) grown in china.the physicochemical characteristics of four cherry species (prunus avium, prunus cerasus, prunus pseudocerasus and prunus tomentosa) were evaluated. inter-species variability was greater than intra-species differences. glucose and fructose were the main sugars, and malic acid was the main organic acid in all species. combining hplc-dad and lc-esi-ms/ms technologies, total 25 phenolic components were preliminarily identified. p. avium was characterised by high fruit weight, edible proportion, sug ...201525466099
cherry.agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation of sour chgahtvy (prunus cerasus l.) "montmorency" and sweet cherry rootstocks "gisela 6" and "gisela 7" (p. cerasus × p. canescens) is described. briefly, leaf explants from in vitro shoots are cocultivated with a. tumefaciens either directly (for "gisela 6" and "gisela 7") or after pretreatment (for "montmorency") on cocultivation medium; selection and regeneration of transformed shoots are carried out on selection medium containing 50 mg/l kan ...201525416255
postharvest sour cherry quality and safety maintenance by exposure to hot- water or treatment with fresh aloe vera gel.iranian sour cherries (prunus cerasus) were coated with fresh aloe vera gel or treated with hot water (40 ± 2 °c) for 2 min and stored for 17 days at 4 ± 1 °c. the physicochemical characteristics of gel coated and hot water treated samples were compared with untreated fruit during the cold storage period. untreated fruit showed increased respiration rate, rapid weight loss and colour change, accelerated aging and ripening. on the contrary, sour cherries, particularly those coated with gel signif ...201425328241
chemical characterization of fruit wine made from oblačinska sour cherry.this paper was aimed at characterizing the wine obtained from oblačinska, a native sour cherry cultivar. to the best of our knowledge, this is the first paper with the most comprehensive information on chemical characterization of oblačinska sour cherry wine. the chemical composition was characterized by hyphenated chromatographic methods and traditional analytical techniques. a total of 24 compounds were quantified using the available standards and another 22 phenolic compounds were identified ...201425101316
genistein isoflavone glycoconjugates in sour cherry (prunus cerasus l.) cultivars.the isoflavone genistein on the contrary to its well-established health-beneficial effects is not a major component of the western diet, since soy consumption, considered as the main dietary source of genistein, in these populations is low. genistein compounds in twelve commercial sour cherry (prunus cerasus l.) cultivars grown in hungary were studied. high performance liquid chromatography coupled to electrospray ionisation quadrupole/time-of-flight mass spectrometry (hplc-esi-qtof-ms) was used ...201525053048
cardioprotection afforded by sour cherry seed kernel: the role of heme oxygenase-1.cardiovascular diseases are primary cause of death worldwide, particularly among populations with sedentary lifestyles and diets rich in animal products and processed foods. currently, public health countermeasures to these disorders focus on costly and often marginally effective interventions administered only after the development of disease. these countermeasures are mainly palliative and fail to address the underlying causes of cardiac pathologies. previously, the authors of this report have ...201424949584
report: investigation of anti-cancer effects of cherry in vitro.cherry (prunus cerasus) is still one of the most popular preserve in turkish cuisine. cherry has been traditionally used for the treatment of inflammatory-related symptoms. recent researches have proved that cherry is a valuable natural source of some important bioactive compounds in human health preservation. evidence suggests that, cherry consumption may decrease the risk of chronic diseases and cancer. the aim of the present study was to determine the effects of cherry on breast cancer cells ...201424811821
composition and antioxidant activity of red fruit liqueurs.fruits traditionally used for liqueurs are a good source of phenolic compounds endowed with antioxidant activity. the aim of this study was to compare the content of phenolic compounds and anthocyanins and the antioxidant capacity of liqueurs made from red fruits. the liqueurs were made from fruits of 10 species: chokeberry, cornelian cherry, black rose, blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, mahonia, sloe, strawberry, and sour cherry. the liqueurs from black rose, chokeberry, sloe and mahonia fru ...201424679815
utilization of activated carbon produced from fruit juice industry solid waste for the adsorption of yellow 18 from aqueous solutions.the use of activated carbon obtained from sour cherry (prunus cerasus l.) stones for the removal of a basic textile dye, which is yellow 18, from aqueous solutions at different contact times, ph values and solution temperatures was investigated. the surface area and micropore volume of chemically modified activated carbon were 1704 m(2) g(-1) and 0.984 cm(3) g(-1), respectively. the experimental data indicated that the adsorption isotherms were well described by the langmuir equilibrium isotherm ...201424656549
toxicity evaluation of microemulsion (nano size) of sour cherry kernel extract for the oral bioavailability enhancement.in the recent years nanostructured materials have been the focus of researches due to their wide-spread possibilities to provide new shapes and structures for some materials. microemulsions can provide uniform nano-sized droplets for templating. microemulsions are isotropic, thermodynamically-stable systems of oil, water and surfactant with a 20-200 nm droplet size. they can be prepared as oil-in-water (o/w), water-in-oil (w/o) or bicontinuous systems, depending on the equilibrium spontaneous cu ...201424644434
sour cherry (prunus cerasus) seed extract increases heme oxygenase-1 expression and decreases proinflammatory signaling in peripheral blood human leukocytes from rheumatoid arthritis patients.sour cherry seed extract (sce) was evaluated for its capacity to inhibit lipopolysaccharide-treated human peripheral blood t cells expressing tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and the chemokine interleukin-8. both proteins are diagnostic biomarkers for inflammatory pathologies. peripheral blood leukocytes from 11 rheumatoid arthritis (ra) patients and 8 healthy control subjects were co-cultured for 24h in lipopolysaccharide and the extract, then evaluated by flow cytometry for t cell activation and b ...201424631368
histochemical changes in the developing abscission layer in fruits of prunus cerasus l.abscission layer formation in the sour cherry (prunus cerasus l.) during fruit maturation occurred in the transition zone between the fruit and the pedicel. the abscission layer, consisting of 5-8 rows of cells, was first identified by its low affinity for haematoxylin. the walls of cells in the abscission layer contained less total polysaccharides than adjacent cells. the pectins were degraded and the cellulose was partially broken down resulting in cell separation. the ca level in the abscissi ...196924515789
determination of melatonin and its isomer in foods by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.this study aimed to develop a reliable analytical method for the determination of melatonin and its isomers in various food products. the method entails ethanol extraction of solid samples (or dilution of liquid samples) prior to liquid chromatography coupled to triple quadruple mass spectrometry (lc-ms/ms) analysis of target analytes. the method was in-house validated and successfully applied to various food matrices. recovery of melatonin from different matrices were found to be 86.0 ± 3.6%, 7 ...201424491714
net photosynthetic rate of sour cherry (prunus cerasus l. 'montmorency') during the growing season with particular reference to fruiting.diurnal and seasonal net photosynthetic rates (pn) of sour cherry were determined. leaf pn was not significantly affected by shoot excision. under constant environmental conditions (pfd, 1200 μmol m(-2)s(-1); temp. 25; relative humidity, 80-90%) there was no significant diurnal fluctuation in pn for individual leaves. however, there was a pronounced fluctuation in pn for whole trees measured under constant temperature but natural variation in sunlight from sunrise to sunset. maximum pn occurred ...198324458524
net photosynthetic rate of sour cherry (prunus cerasus l. 'montmorency') during the growing season with particular reference to fruiting.diurnal and seasonal net photosynthetic rates (pn) of sour cherry were determined. leaf pn was not significantly affected by shoot excision. under constant environmental conditions (pfd, 1200 μmol m(-2) s(-1); temp. 25; relative humidity, 80-90%) there was no significant diurnal fluctuation in pn for individual leaves. however, there was a pronounced fluctuation in pn for whole trees measured under constant temperature but natural variation in sunlight from sunrise to sunset. maximum pn occurred ...198324458411
morphological characterization of cherry rootstock candidates selected from central and east black sea regions in turkey.the use of rootstocks particularly for sweet cherry cultivars is of great importance for successful and sustainable production. choosing the right cherry rootstocks is just as important as choosing the right cultivar. in this study, 110 sweet cherry, 30 sour cherry, and 41 mahaleb types displaying rootstock potential for sweet cherry cultivars were selected from central and east black sea regions in turkey. the morphologic characteristics of the studied genotypes were compared with the standard ...201324453921
microwave-vacuum drying of sour cherry: comparison of mathematical models and artificial neural networks.drying characteristics of sour cherries were determined using microwave vacuum drier at various microwave powers (360, 600, 840, 1200 w) and absolute pressures (200, 400, 600, 800 mbars). in addition, using the artificial neural networks (ann), trained by standard back-propagation algorithm, the effects of microwave power, pressure and drying time on moisture ratio (mr) and drying rate (dr) were investigated based on the evaluation of experimental data fitting with semi-theoretical and empirical ...201324425973
effect of different polishing systems and drinks on the color stability of resin composite.the purpose of this study was to evaluate the color stability of resin composit using different finishing systems and drinks.201324309346
molecular analysis of east anatolian traditional plum and cherry accessions using ssr markers.we conducted ssr analyses of 59 accessions, including 29 traditional plum (prunus domestica), 24 sweet cherry (prunus avium), and 1 sour cherry (prunus cerasus) selected from east anatolian gene sources and 3 plum and 2 cherry reference accessions for molecular characterization and investigation of genetic relationships. eight ssr loci [1 developed from the apricot (udap-404), 4 from the peach (udp96-010, udp96-001, udp96-019, pchgms1) and 3 from the cherry (ucd-ch13, ucd-ch17, ucd-ch31) genome] ...201324301792
plant regeneration from root callus protoplasts of sour cherry (prunus cerasus l.).callus protoplasts of sour cherry clone cab4d entered sustained division in murashige and skoog's (1962) medium with 1-naphthaleneacetic acid, 6-beneylaminopurine and zeatin. further to callusing, organogenesis was induced from the protoplastderived callus, in a basal regeneration medium with these same growth regulators at 0.01 mg/l, 2,0 mg/l and 0.05 mg/l, respectively. the regeneration pathway, from such callus, could be altered by adding different organic compounds to this medium. casein hyd ...199024226824
investigating the transport dynamics of anthocyanins from unprocessed fruit and processed fruit juice from sour cherry (prunus cerasus l.) across intestinal epithelial cells.anthocyanins can contribute to human health through preventing a variety of diseases. the uptake of these compounds from food and the parameters determining uptake efficiency within the human body are still poorly understood. here we have employed a caco-2 cell based system to investigate the transport of key antioxidant food components from sour cherry (prunus cerasus l.) across the intestinal epithelial barrier. anthocyanins and (-)-epicatechin were supplied in three contrasting matrices: frui ...201324191680
isozyme diversity in sour, sweet, and ground cherry.thirty-six sour (prunus cerasus l.), sweet (p. avium l.), and ground cherry (p. fruticosa pall.) selections were evaluated for seven enzyme systems and principal coordinate analysis was used to examine isozyme divergence among these cherry species. the enzyme systems studied were phosphoglucose isomerase (pgi), isocitrate dehydrogenase (idh), phosphoglucomutase (pgm), 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase (6-pgd), leucine aminopeptidase (lap), shikimate dehydrogenase (skdh), and malate dehydrogenase ...199524172928
cell number regulator genes in prunus provide candidate genes for the control of fruit size in sweet and sour cherry.striking increases in fruit size distinguish cultivated descendants from small-fruited wild progenitors for fleshy fruited species such as solanum lycopersicum (tomato) and prunus spp. (peach, cherry, plum, and apricot). the first fruit weight gene identified as a result of domestication and selection was the tomato fw2.2 gene. members of the fw2.2 gene family in corn (zea mays) have been named cnr (cell number regulator) and two of them exert their effect on organ size by modulating cell number ...201323976873
biochemical characterisation of chlorophyllase from leaves of selected prunus species--a comparative study.despite senescence-induced chlorophyll depletion in plants has been widely studied, the enzymatic background of this physiologically regulated process still remains highly unclear. the purpose of this study was to determine selected biochemical properties of partially purified fractions of chlorophyllase (chlase, chlorophyll chlorophyllido-hydrolase, ec 3.1.1.14) from leaves of three prunus species: bird cherry (prunus padus l.), european plum (prunus domestica l.), and sour cherry (prunus ceras ...201323894730
measurement of antioxidant activity and antioxidant compounds under versatile extraction conditions: ii. the immuno-biochemical antioxidant properties of black sour cherry (prunus cerasus) extracts.retrospectively, we have measured the antioxidant activity and a variety of antioxidant compounds under versatile extraction conditions of sweet cherry (prunus avium) extracts. further in this study, in order to understand the biochemical constituents and antioxidant activities of a variety of extracts of black sour cherries (p. cerasus), a related species, antioxidant compounds, including l-ascorbic acid (vitamin c), phenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins, and the total antioxidant activity were ...201323651230
cardioprotective effects of sour cherry seed extract (scse) on the hypercholesterolemic rabbit heart.the present study evaluates the hypothesis that sour cherry seed extract (scse) protects against cardiovascular disease and inflammation in hypercholesterolemic rabbits, and that this protection correlates with scse-induced activity of heme oxygenase- 1 (ho-1), a cytoprotective enzyme contributing to oxidative stress responses.201323590152
characterization of sour cherry isolates of plum pox virus from the volga basin in russia reveals a new cherry strain of the virus.plum pox virus (ppv) is the causal agent of sharka, the most detrimental virus disease of stone fruit trees worldwide. ppv isolates have been assigned into seven distinct strains, of which ppv-c regroups the genetically distinct isolates detected in several european countries on cherry hosts. here, three complete and several partial genomic sequences of ppv isolates from sour cherry trees in the volga river basin of russia have been determined. the comparison of complete genome sequences has sho ...201323581702
engineering cherry rootstocks with resistance to prunus necrotic ring spot virus through rnai-mediated silencing.prunus necrotic ringspot virus (pnrsv) is a major pollen-disseminated ilarvirus that adversely affects many prunus species. in this study, an rna interference (rnai) vector part27-pnrsv containing an inverted repeat (ir) region of pnrsv was transformed into two hybrid (triploid) cherry rootstocks, 'gisela 6' (gi 148-1) and 'gisela 7'(gi 148-8)', which are tolerant and sensitive, respectively, to pnrsv infection. one year after inoculation with pnrsv plus prune dwarf virus, nontransgenic 'gisela ...201323521804
quality evaluation of sour and duke cherries cultivated in south-west europe.the results of many studies describing sour cherry polyphenols and their positive effects on human health have been reported. however, there are no detailed studies concerning the physical quality of fresh fruits of sour and duke cherry.201323483578
models for the beginning of sour cherry blossom.seven different model approaches to calculate the onset of sour cherry blossom for the main growing regions in rhineland-palatinate (germany) were compared. three of the approaches were pure forcing models (m1, m2, m2dl) and the remaining four models were combined sequential chilling-forcing (cf) models. model m1 was the commonly used growing degree day (gdd) model in which the starting date of temperature accumulation (t1), the base temperature (tbf) and the forcing requirement f* were optimize ...201423456375
quantification by uhplc of total individual polyphenols in fruit juices.the present work proposes a new uhplc-pda-fluorescence method able to identify and quantify the main polyphenols present in commercial fruit juices in a 28-min chromatogram. the proposed method improve the ifu method no. 71 used to evaluate anthocyanins profiles of fruit juices. fruit juices of strawberry, american cranberry, bilberry, sour cherry, black grape, orange, and apple, were analysed identifying 70 of their main polyphenols (23 anthocyanins, 15 flavonols, 6 hydroxybenzoic acids, 14 hyd ...201323411199
detection and partial molecular characterization of atypical plum pox virus isolates from naturally infected sour cherry.atypical isolates of plum pox virus (ppv) were discovered in naturally infected sour cherry in urban ornamental plantings in moscow, russia. the isolates were detected by polyclonal double antibody sandwich elisa and rt-pcr using universal primers specific for the 3'-non-coding and coat protein (cp) regions of the genome but failed to be recognized by triple antibody sandwich elisa with the universal monoclonal antibody 5b and by rt-pcr using primers specific to for ppv strains d, m, c and w. se ...201323404462
association of little cherry virus 1 (lchv1) with the shirofugen stunt disease and characterization of the genome of a divergent lchv1 isolate.double-stranded rnas purified from the v2356 ('successa') sour cherry source of the shirofugen stunt disease (ssd) were sequenced using a 454 pyrosequencing multiplex approach. the 15,646 reads obtained were assembled into 279 contigs, 5 of which, totaling almost 16.9 kbp and 5,332 reads (34% of sample reads), showed high blast scores and homology to little cherry virus 1 (lchv1). the five contigs were further assembled manually into three supercontigs spanning the full lchv1 genome with only tw ...201323402630
development and evaluation of a genome-wide 6k snp array for diploid sweet cherry and tetraploid sour cherry.high-throughput genome scans are important tools for genetic studies and breeding applications. here, a 6k snp array for use with the illumina infinium® system was developed for diploid sweet cherry (prunus avium) and allotetraploid sour cherry (p. cerasus). this effort was led by rosbreed, a community initiative to enable marker-assisted breeding for rosaceous crops. next-generation sequencing in diverse breeding germplasm provided 25 billion basepairs (gb) of cherry dna sequence from which wer ...201223284615
micropropagation of prunus species relevant to cherry fruit production.cherry tree micropropagation is limited to the production of healthy cultivars of prunus avium and prunus cerasus, and their rootstocks; mainly the dwarfing ones. by using meristem-tip (0.1 mm long) or healthy shoot tips/nodes, four successive steps are needed to obtain whole plants capable of growing in the nursery: multiplication by axillary branching, shoot elongation, rooting, and plantlet acclimation. along this process, several parameters have to be adjusted for each phase of the culture, ...201323179694
processed tart cherry products--comparative phytochemical content, in vitro antioxidant capacity and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity.processing of fruits and vegetables affects their phytochemical and nutrient content. tart cherries are commercially promoted to possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. however, processing affects their phytochemical content and may affect their related health benefits. the current study compares the in vitro antioxidant capacity and anti-inflammatory cyclooxygenase activity of processed tart cherry (prunus cerasus) products-cherry juice concentrate, individually quick-frozen cherrie ...201223163942
melatonin enhances root regeneration, photosynthetic pigments, biomass, total carbohydrates and proline content in the cherry rootstock phl-c (prunus avium × prunus cerasus).the present study, investigates the effects of melatonin (0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1, 5 and 10 μm) on the morphogenic and biochemical responses in the cherry rootstock phl-c (prunus avium l. × prunus cerasus l.), from shoot tip explants. the incorporation of melatonin (0-10 μm) in the murashige and skoog (ms) medium, greatly influenced rooting either positively or negatively. melatonin, irrespective of its concentration, had a negative effect concerning the number of roots. however, application of 0.5 ...201223127522
optimization of frozen sour cherries vacuum drying process.the objective of this research was to optimize the vacuum-drying of frozen sour cherries in order to preserve health-beneficial phytochemicals, as well as textural characteristics. investigated range of temperature was 46-74°c and, of pressure, 17-583mbar, in a new design of vacuum-dryer equipment. the total solids, a(w) value, total phenolics, vitamin c, antioxidant activity, anthocyanin content, total colour change and firmness were used as quality indicators of dried sour cherry. within the e ...201323017392
antioxidant capacity and anthocyanin profile of sour cherry (prunus cerasus l.) juice.the antioxidant capacities, total polyphenolic content and monomeric anthocyanin content of eleven types of sour cherry juice obtained from different varieties of sour cherries were investigated. antioxidant capacity, total polyphenolic content and monomeric anthocyanin contents of the juices were within the ranges 20.0-37.9 mmol/l, 1510-2550 and 350.0-633.5mg/l, respectively. the main anthocyanin compound in sour cherry juice was cyanidin-3-glucosylrutinoside at concentrations between 140.3 and ...201222980889
sour cherry seed kernel extract increases heme oxygenase-1 expression and decreases representation of cd3+ tnf-α+ and cd3+il-8+ subpopulations in peripheral blood leukocyte cultures from type 2 diabetes patients.the present study evaluates a hypothesis that sour cherry (prunus cerasus) seed extracts (sce) modulate cd3+ t lymphocyte activity in ways predictive of potential for uses of sce in management of inflammatory diseases. peripheral blood mononuclear cells (pbmc) from 12 type 2 diabetes (t2dm) patients and eight healthy control subjects were cultured 24 h with 100 ng/ml lipopolysaccharide (lps) to increase inflammatory signaling and co-incubated with 0.5-100 µg/ml sce. cultures were evaluated by tw ...201322848037
development and cross-species/genera transferability of microsatellite markers discovered using 454 genome sequencing in chokecherry (prunus virginiana l.).chokecherry (prunus virginiana l.) (2n = 4x = 32) is a unique prunus species for both genetics and disease-resistance research due to its tetraploid nature and x-disease resistance. however, no genetic and genomic information on chokecherry is available. a partial chokecherry genome was sequenced using roche 454 sequencing technology. a total of 145,094 reads covering 4.8 mbp of the chokecherry genome were generated and 15,113 contigs were assembled, of which 11,675 contigs were larger than 100  ...201222837059
inhibitory effects of tart cherry (prunus cerasus) juice on xanthine oxidoreductase activity and its hypouricemic and antioxidant effects on rats.the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of tart cherry juice on serum uric acid levels, hepatic xanthine oxidoreductase activity and two non-invasive biomarkers of oxidative stress (total antioxidant capacity and malondialdehyde concentration), in normal and hyperuricemic rats. tart cherry juice (5 ml/kg) was given by oral gavage to rats for 2 weeks. allopurinol (5 mg/kg) was used as a positive control and was also given by oral gavage. data showed that tart cherry juice treatment di ...200922691805
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