PMID: Food Chem. 2018 Dec 15 ;269:618-627. Epub 2018 Jul 3. PMID: 30100480 Abstract Title: Antioxidant and antidiabetic activity of blackberry after gastrointestinal digestion and human gut microbiota fermentation. Abstract: Blackberry fruit contains high levels of polyphenols particularly anthocyanins which contribute to its biological activities. Bioavailability of polyphenols especially anthocyanins is generally low, it has …
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Neolignans from red raspberry exhibit enantioselective neuroprotective effects against H2O2-induced oxidative injury in SH-SY5Y cells.
PMID: J Agric Food Chem. 2018 Oct 31 ;66(43):11390-11397. Epub 2018 Oct 22. PMID: 30346163 Abstract Title: Neolignans from Red Raspberry ( Rubus idaeus L.) Exhibit Enantioselective Neuroprotective Effects against HO-Induced Oxidative Injury in SH-SY5Y Cells. Abstract: Red raspberry has been well-known for its nutritional purpose. Although this fruit has been reported for its potent …
These findings suggest a potential therapeutic effect of blackberry juice on anxiety that is associated with a stressful event.
PMID: Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2019 Mar 20:1-12. Epub 2019 Mar 20. PMID: 30892114 Abstract Title: Effect of blackberry juice (Rubus fruticosus L.) on anxiety-like behaviour in Wistar rats. Abstract: The present study evaluated the effects of blackberry juice that is rich in different concentrations of anthocyanins and polyphenols (2.6 mg/kg anthocyanins, 14.57 mg/kg polyphenols; 5.83 mg/kg …
In vitro antiproliferative and antioxidant effects of extracts from Rubus caesius leaves and their quality evaluation.
PMID: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2016 ;2016:5698685. Epub 2016 Dec 22. PMID: 28101119 Abstract Title: In Vitro Antiproliferative and Antioxidant Effects of Extracts fromLeaves and Their Quality Evaluation. Abstract: The present study was performed to evaluate the effect of different extracts and subfractions fromleaves on two human colon cancer cell lines obtained from two …
Rubus idaeus may serve as chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive agent for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
PMID: Am J Chin Med. 2017 ;45(7):1557-1572. Epub 2017 Sep 25. PMID: 28946771 Abstract Title: Rubus idaeus Inhibits Migration and Invasion of Human Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Cells by Suppression of MMP-2 through Modulation of the ERK1/2 Pathway. Abstract: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is characterized by a high incidence of metastasis in the neck lymph nodes, resulting in …
Structural characterization of blackberry wine polysaccharides and immunomodulatory effects on LPS-activated RAW 264.7 macrophages.
PMID: Food Chem. 2018 Aug 15 ;257:143-149. Epub 2018 Feb 24. PMID: 29622190 Abstract Title: Structural characterization of blackberry wine polysaccharides and immunomodulatory effects on LPS-activated RAW 264.7 macrophages. Abstract: Three polysaccharide fractions were isolated from blackberry wine. The crude extract BWPs was obtained with ethanol precipitation and freeze-thawing process, it was then submitted to …
Raspberry polyphenolic extract regulates obesogenic signals in hepatocytes.
PMID: Molecules. 2018 Aug 21 ;23(9). Epub 2018 Aug 21. PMID: 30134638 Abstract Title: Raspberry Polyphenolic Extract Regulates Obesogenic Signals in Hepatocytes. Abstract: The aim of this in vitro study was to examine the effect of raspberry polyphenolic extract on the immune-metabolic molecular mechanisms activated by obesity-related signals in hepatocytes (HB-8965). Alterations in endosomal/lysosomal activity …
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The results reinforce the nutritive and antioxidant potential of Rubus ulmifolius in both maturation stages studied.
PMID: Food Res Int. 2019 Aug ;122:627-634. Epub 2019 Jan 15. PMID: 31229121 Abstract Title: Blackberry (Rubus ulmifolius Schott): Chemical composition, phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity in two edible stages. Abstract: The berries of the genus Rubus has been highlighted as important source of bioactive and health promoting constituents, however, information about chemical composition and …
Increased oxidative stress induced by Rubus bioactive compounds induce apoptotic cell death in human breast cancer cells.
PMID: Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2019 ;2019:6797921. Epub 2019 Jun 3. PMID: 31281587 Abstract Title: Increased Oxidative Stress Induced byBioactive Compounds Induce Apoptotic Cell Death in Human Breast Cancer Cells. Abstract: Bioactive compounds from plants represent good candidate drugs for the prevention and treatment of various forms of cancer. Berries are rich sources of bioactive …
Red raspberry supplementation mitigates the effects of a high-fat diet on brain and behavior.
PMID: Nutr Neurosci. 2019 Jul 20:1-11. Epub 2019 Jul 20. PMID: 31328696 Abstract Title: Red raspberry () supplementation mitigates the effects of a high-fat diet on brain and behavior in mice. Abstract: Research has shown that berries may have the ability to reverse, reduce, or slow the progression of behavioral dysfunction associated with aging and …