I applaud Adekeye AP and the journal for publishing‘Smoking of Carica papaya in Nigeria:The rationale,the public health effects and policies for intervention’.It is important to draw attention to newly recognised us...I applaud Adekeye AP and the journal for publishing‘Smoking of Carica papaya in Nigeria:The rationale,the public health effects and policies for intervention’.It is important to draw attention to newly recognised uses of substances which might alter perception,mood,and/or behaviour.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the mechanisms by which unripe papaya extract(UCP)protects skin keratinocytes from UVB-induced inflammation and apoptosis.Methods:High-performance liquid chromatography was used to identify th...Objective:To investigate the mechanisms by which unripe papaya extract(UCP)protects skin keratinocytes from UVB-induced inflammation and apoptosis.Methods:High-performance liquid chromatography was used to identify the phytochemical composition of UCP.The free radical scavenging capacity of UCP was assessed against O_(2)·^(-),and H2O2.HaCaT cells were pre-treated with varying concentrations of UCP and exposed to 40 mJ/cm2 UVB radiation.Cell viability,reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels,apoptotic markers,and inflammatory mediators were evaluated using standard biochemical assays and molecular techniques.Results:UCP treatment significantly improved cell viability and reduced intracellular ROS and the release of O_(2)·^(-)and H2O2.UCP also inhibited apoptosis,as evidenced by reduced cytochrome c release and suppression of Akt phosphorylation.Additionally,UCP exhibited anti-inflammatory effects by downregulating COX-2 expression,suppressing PGE2 release,and inhibiting c-Jun and NF-κB signaling pathways.Conclusions:UCP effectively protects skin keratinocytes from UVB-induced oxidative stress,inflammation,and apoptosis.These findings support its potential as a natural therapeutic agent for preventing UV-related skin damage.However,in vivo studies are warranted to confirm its efficacy.展开更多
Leg ulcers pose a significant burden on morbidity,healthcare costs,and quality of life,despite rarely resulting in limb loss.This underscores the necessity for safe and effective alternative treatments.Unani medicine ...Leg ulcers pose a significant burden on morbidity,healthcare costs,and quality of life,despite rarely resulting in limb loss.This underscores the necessity for safe and effective alternative treatments.Unani medicine offers various therapeutic options for managing ulcers.This case report details the successful treatment of a non-healing venous ulcer using Unani regimens in a 40-year-old male with a history of diabetes mellitus and paralytic polio.The patient sought care at the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine,Silchar,Assam,India,for a chronic ulcer in the gaiter region of his right leg,which was associated with mild pain,itching,and hyperpigmentation but notably lacked any signs of varicose veins.Over the years,the patient had undergone various treatments,including topical care and antibiotics;however,frustration with persistent non-healing led him to explore alternative interventions.The Unani treatment included medicinal leech therapy,followed by the application of a grated unripe papaya bandage for 14 days.By the end of this period,the ulcer had completely healed,allowing the discontinuation of the dressing.By the 21st day,symptom resolution was observed,with complete relief from pain and itching and normalization of hyperpigmentation in the surrounding area.This case highlights the potential of Unani therapeutic approaches in effectively managing non-healing venous ulcers.展开更多
[Objectives]The paper was to investigate a method for the storage and preservation of Carica papaya utilizing chemical fungicides and composite biological coatings.[Methods]C.papaya fruits with red pulp sourced from L...[Objectives]The paper was to investigate a method for the storage and preservation of Carica papaya utilizing chemical fungicides and composite biological coatings.[Methods]C.papaya fruits with red pulp sourced from Lianjiang were utilized as test materials.The fruit epidermis was subjected to treatment with composite fungicidal coatings at ambient temperature,and the nutritional and physiological indicators of the fruits were measured at regular intervals.[Results]Under ambient temperature conditions,a chemical fungicide composite consisting of 300 mg/L fludioxonil and 250 mg/L propiconazole was employed to soak the fruits for a duration of 2 min.Subsequently,a composite biological coating formulated with 8 g/L KGM and 1.0%Zein at a pH of 7.0 was applied to the fruits.This treatment effectively inhibited the decline in the content of total soluble solids(TSS)and vitamin C(V C)in C.papaya,reduced the weight loss rate and the decay index,and enhanced the yellow ripening index.[Conclusions]This study establishes a foundation for the advancement of additional methods and techniques for the storage and preservation of C.papaya.展开更多
This work aimed, on the one hand, to determine the mineral and phytochemical composition of Carica papaya in order to guarantee the food safety of consumers and on the other hand, to evaluate the acute toxicity of pap...This work aimed, on the one hand, to determine the mineral and phytochemical composition of Carica papaya in order to guarantee the food safety of consumers and on the other hand, to evaluate the acute toxicity of papaya seeds. The papayas were bought at the Mzée market in Lubumbashi and Selembao in Kinshasa. Fruit sampling was done according to the ISO 7002 standard on agricultural and food products;the papayas were firm, mature, and without stains or physical damage. The analysis results of the papaya pulp showed both for the samples from the city of Lubumbashi and for the city province of Kinshasa that it contains respectively 85.87% and 84.46% water, 0.59% and 0.53% ash content. The mineral evaluation of our two samples presented a potassium content of 200 ± 8 mg, magnesium 13.12 ± 3 mg, calcium 22.15 ± 2 mg, sodium 3 mg ± 0.5 for the sample from Lubumbashi and 192.32 ± 8 mg of potassium, 14.458 ± 3 mg of magnesium, 20.58 ± 2 mg of calcium and 3.58 ± 0.5 mg of sodium for the sample from Kinshasa in macroelements. Concerning the trace elements, after analysis, we found zinc content (0.29 ± 0.1 mg and 0.12 ± 0.1 mg), copper (0.02 ± 0.01 mg and 0.14 ± 0.01 mg), and iron (2.22 ± 0.5 mg and 2.04 ± 0.5 mg) respectively for Lubumbashi and Kinshasa. The chemical screening indicates the presence of alkaloids, saponosides, tannins catechics, flavonoids and anthocyanins in the palm wine and ethanolic extract of the seeds of Carica papaya and an absence of cyanogenic glycosides and gallic tannins. With mild toxicity, the seeds of the fruit of Carica papaya L. can be used with moderate risk by the population.展开更多
[Objective] The aim was to study the tissue culture of mini-Papaya.[Method] The pretreatment seeds of mini-Papaya were cultured in the MS medium containing 6-BA and IBA of different densities for rapid propagation.[Re...[Objective] The aim was to study the tissue culture of mini-Papaya.[Method] The pretreatment seeds of mini-Papaya were cultured in the MS medium containing 6-BA and IBA of different densities for rapid propagation.[Result] In the condition of aseptic strain,the surface of mini-Papaya peel was uniformly wiped by 75% alcohol,then seeds were removed and washed by aseptic water for 3 times,which was the best sterilization method,and the pollution rate of seed was only 2.52%.After seeds which had been soaked by the equi-volume mix-solution of 1 000 mg/L GA3 and 1 mg/L 6-BA for 18 h were further purified in MS medium,the germination rate of seed,the length of embryo bud and radicle and the height of seedling were 68.42%,2.25,0.80 and 1.52 cm respectively,furthermore the total situation of seedling growth was better.When subculture multiplication medium was MS＋0.5 mg/L 6-BA＋0.1 mg/L IBA medium,proliferation coefficient of subculture multiplication reached the highest （7.92）,and the seedlings grew better.The ratio of vitrified shoots decreasing with the increase of light intensity could reach the lowest level （3.21%） under the light intensity of 3 000 lx.[Conclusion] The research provides reference for studies on tissue culture and rapid propagation of mini-Papaya.展开更多
[Objective] This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of 1-methylcy- clopropene （1-MCP） on fruit firmness, and the activity of the enzymes involved in ethylene metabolism and membrane lipid peroxidation. [Meth...[Objective] This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of 1-methylcy- clopropene （1-MCP） on fruit firmness, and the activity of the enzymes involved in ethylene metabolism and membrane lipid peroxidation. [Method] The nearly ripe fruits of the papaya cultivar Risheng were randomly assigned to one of four groups. Two groups were treated under hypobaric and hypoxic （HH） atmosphere condition for six hours, and immediately soaked in deionized water （HH alone）, or fumigated with 2.0 mg/L 1-MCP （HH＋I-MCP） for 24 h. The other two groups untreated under HH condition were also soaked in deionized water （negative control）, or fumigated with 2.0 mg/L 1-MCP （1-MCP alone） for 24 h. After that, the fruits of all the four treatments were stored at room temperature （23＋1） ℃. Cell membrane permeability, fruit firmness, respiration rate, ethylene release rate, SOD activity, POD activity, CAT activity, MAD content and LOX activity were measured once every three days during storage. [Result] Treatment with 1-MCP delayed the occurrence of the peaks of respiration rate and ethylene release rate, significantly reduced the accumulation of malondialdehyde （MDA）, and inhibited the decrease in papaya fruit firmness. Compared with the control, 1-MCP treatment significantly increased the SOD （su- peroxide dismutase）, POD （peroxidase） and CAT （catalase） activity, reduced the ac- tivity of lipoxygenase （LOX）, a product of lipid peroxidatlon in membranes, and in- hibited ethylene biosynthesis, thus delaying the aging process and prolonging the storage life of papaya fruits. [Conclusion] The results will provide a theoretical basis for analvzina the key factors controllinq postharvest maturity and aging of papaya fruits.展开更多
With calluses of hermaphrodite papaya as the tested material and MS as the basic medium, the effects of different plant growth regulators and their combinations on adventitious bud induction of calluses and rooting in...With calluses of hermaphrodite papaya as the tested material and MS as the basic medium, the effects of different plant growth regulators and their combinations on adventitious bud induction of calluses and rooting induction of sterile buds were investigated. The results showed that 6-BA and TDZ all showed certain induction effect on callus differentiation of papaya; the induction effect of 6-BA was better than that of TDZ, and the optimum concentration of 6-BA was 0.05 mg/L. GA3 could promote the induction effect of 6-BA for on callus differentiation. The optimum medium combination for inducing the callus differentiation of papaya was MS ＋ 6- BA 0.5 mg/L ＋ GA3 1.0 mg/L. Compared to NAA, IBA was more suitable for inducing the rooting of adventitious buds. The optimum rooting-induction medium combination was MS ＋ IBA 0.3 mg/L.展开更多
Soil properties, microbial communities and enzyme activities were studied in soil amended with replicase （RP）-transgenic or non-transgenic papaya under field conditions. Compared with non-transgenic papaya, signific...Soil properties, microbial communities and enzyme activities were studied in soil amended with replicase （RP）-transgenic or non-transgenic papaya under field conditions. Compared with non-transgenic papaya, significant differences （P〈0.05） were observed in total nitrogen in soils grown with transgenic papaya. There were also significant differences （P〈0.05） in the total number of colony forming units （CFUs） of bacteria, actinomycetes and fungi between soils amended with RP-transgenic plants and non-transgenic plants. Compared with non-transgenic papaya, the total CFUs of bacteria, actinomycetes and fungi in soil with transgenic papaya increased by 0.43-1.1, 0.21-0.80 and 0.46-0.73 times respectively. Significantly higher （P〈0.05） CFUs of bacteria, actinomycetes and fungi resistant to kanamycin （Km） were obtained in soils with RP-transgenic papaya than those with non-transgenic papaya in all concentrations of Km. Higher resistance quotients for Km＇ （kanamycin resistant） bacteria, actinomycetes and fungi were found in soil planted with RP-transgenic papaya, and the resistance quotients for Km＇ bacteria, actinomycetes and fungi in soils with transgenic papaya increased 1.6-4.46, 0.63-2.5 and 0.75-2.30 times. RP-transgenic papaya and non-transgenic papaya produced significantly different enzyme activities in arylsulfatase （5.4-5.9x）, polyphenol oxidase （0.7-1.4x）, invertase （0.5-0.79x）, cellulase （0.23-0.35x） and phosphodiesterase （0.16-0.2x）. The former three soil enzymes appeared to be more sensitive to the transgenic papaya than the others, and could be useful parameters in assessing the effects of transgenic papaya. Transgenic papaya could alter soil chemical properties, enzyme activities and microbial communities.展开更多
Objective:To determine the content of benzyl glueosinolate（BG） in the pulp and the seed and investigate the anti-cuncer activity of its hydrolysis product in Curica papaya L.Methods: Determination of BG was performe...Objective:To determine the content of benzyl glueosinolate（BG） in the pulp and the seed and investigate the anti-cuncer activity of its hydrolysis product in Curica papaya L.Methods: Determination of BG was performed on an Hypersil BDS C<sub>18</sub> column at the wavelength of 214 nm with 0.1%trifluoroacelic acid（TFA） aqueous solution（A） and 0.1%TFA acelonilrile（B） as the mobile phase.In vitro activity test was adopted with cidtured human lung cancer H69 cell in vitro to investigate the inhibition rate of cell proliferation of benzyl isothiocyanale（BITC） againsl H69 cell.Results:The pulp has more BG before the maturation of papaya and it nearly disappeared after papaya matured,while the seed contains BG at every stage.Activity test demonstrated that the a higher concentration of BITC would have betler inhibition rate of cell proliferation on 1169 cell,and the IC<sub>50</sub> was 6.5μmol/L.Conclusions:BG also can be produced in the pulp of papaya and it will be stored in the seed after the fruit has been matured.The hydrolysis product of BG has certain cancer-prevention anti-cancer activities for human.展开更多
Aim: To examine if the seed extracts of Carica papaya, which showed anfispermatogenic/sperm immobilizationproperties in animal models, could cause human sperm immobilization in vitro. Methods: Chloroform extract, ben-...Aim: To examine if the seed extracts of Carica papaya, which showed anfispermatogenic/sperm immobilizationproperties in animal models, could cause human sperm immobilization in vitro. Methods: Chloroform extract, ben-zene chromatographic fraction of the chloroform extract, its methanol and ethyl acetate sub-fractions and the isolatedcompounds from the sub-fractions i. e., ECP 1 & 2 and MCP 1 & 2, of the seeds of Carica papaya were used at con-centrations of 0.1%, 0.5%, 1% and 2%. Sperm motility was assessed immediately after addition of extracts and ev-ery 5 minutes thereafter for 30 minutes. Results: There were dose-dependent spermicidal effects showing an instantfall in the sperm motility to less than 20% at 2% concentration. Isolated compounds ECP 1 & 2 were more effective in-ducing a motility of less than 10%. Many of the spermatozoa became vibratory on the spot. Total inhibition of motilitywas observed within 20-25 rain at all concentrations of all products. Scanning and transmission electron microscopyrevealed deleterious changes in the plasma membrane of the head and mid-piece of spermatozoa. Sperm viability testand the number of abnormal spermatozoa after completion of incubation suggested that the spermatozoa were infertile.The effects were spermicidal but not spermiostatic as revealed by the sperm revival test. Conclusion: The results re-veal spermicidal activity in vitro of the seed extracts of Carica papaya.展开更多
OBJECTIVE： Carica papaya is an important fruit with its seeds used in the treatment of ulcer in Nigeria This study investigated the anti-ulcerogenic and antioxidant activities of aqueous extract of Carica papaya seed...OBJECTIVE： Carica papaya is an important fruit with its seeds used in the treatment of ulcer in Nigeria This study investigated the anti-ulcerogenic and antioxidant activities of aqueous extract of Carica papaya seed against indomethacin-induced peptic ulcer in male rats. METHODS： Thirty male rats were separated into 6 groups （A-F） of five rats each. For 14 d before ulcer induction with indomethacin, groups received once daily oral doses of vehicle （distilled water）, cimetidine 200 mg/kg body weight （BW）, or aqueous extract of C. papaya seed at doses of 100, 150 or 200 mg/kg BW （groups A, B, C, D, E and F, respectively）. Twenty-four hours after the last treatment, groups B, C, D, E and F were treated with 100 mg/kg BW of indomethacin to induce ulcer formation. RESULTS： Carica papaya seed extract significantly （P〈0.05） increased gastric pH and percentage of ulcer inhibition relative to indomethacin-induced ulcer rats. The extract significantly （P〈0.05） decreased gastric acidity, gastric acid output, gastric pepsin secretion, ulcer index and gastric secretion volume relative to group B. These results were similar to that achieved by pretreatment with cimetidine. Specific activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase in the extract-treated groups （D, E and F） were increased significantly over the group B （P〈0.05）. Pretreatment with the seed extract protected rats from the indomethacin-mediated decrease in enzyme function experienced by the group B. Similarly, indomethacin-mediated decrease in reduced glutathione level and indomethacin-mediated increase in malondialdehyde were reversed by Carica papaya extract. CONCLUSION： In this study, pretreatment with aqueous extract of Carica papaya seed exhibited anti- ulcerogenic and antioxidant effects, which may be due to the enhanced antioxidant enzymes.展开更多
Papaya leaf curl China virus (PaLCuCNV) was previously reported as a distinct begomovirus infecting papaya in southern China. Based on molecular diagnostic survey, 13 PaLCuCNV isolates were obtained from tomato plants...Papaya leaf curl China virus (PaLCuCNV) was previously reported as a distinct begomovirus infecting papaya in southern China. Based on molecular diagnostic survey, 13 PaLCuCNV isolates were obtained from tomato plants showing leaf curl symptoms in Henan and Guangxi Provinces of China. Complete nucleotide sequences of 5 representative isolates (AJ558116, AJ558117, AJ704604, FN256260, and FN297834) were determined to be 2738–2751 nucleotides, which share 91.7%–97.9% sequence identities with PaLCuCNV isolate G2 (AJ558123). DNA-β was not found to be associated with PaLCuCNV isolates. To investigate the infectivity of PaLCuCNV, an in-fectious clone of PaLCuCNV-[CN:HeNZM1] was constructed and agro-inoculated into Nicotiana benthamiana, N. tabacum Samsun, N. glutinosa, Solanum lycopersicum and Petunia hybrida plants, which induced severe leaf curling and crinkling symptoms in these plants. Southern blot analysis and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) indicated a systemic infection of test plants by the agro-infectious clone.展开更多
The main objective of the current study is to investigate the potential of Carica papaya leaves extracts against Dengue fever in 45 year old patient bitten by carrier mosquitoes.For the treatment of Dengue fever the e...The main objective of the current study is to investigate the potential of Carica papaya leaves extracts against Dengue fever in 45 year old patient bitten by carrier mosquitoes.For the treatment of Dengue fever the extract was prepared in water.25 mL of aqueous extract of C.papaya leaves was administered to patient infected with Dengue fever twice daily i.e.morning and evening for five consecutive days.Before the extract administration the blood samples from patient were analyzed.Platelets count(PLT),White Blood Cells(WBC) and Neutrophils(NEUT) decreased from 176×10~3/μ L,8.10×10~3/μ L,84.0%to 55×10~3/μ L,3.7×10~3/μL and 46.0%.Subsequently,the blood samples were rechecked after the administration of leaves extract.It was observed that the PLT count increased from 55×10~3/μ L to 168×10~3/μ L,WBC from 3.7×10~3/μ L to 7.7×10~3/μ L and NEUT from 46.0%to 78.3%.From the patient feelings and blood reports it showed that Carica papaya leaves aqueous extract exhibited potential activity against Dengue fever.Furthermore,the different parts of this valuable specie can be further used as a strong natural candidate against viral diseases.展开更多
The contraceptive efficacy of Carica papaya seeds after short-term evaluation has been well established. We have examined the safety and mechanism of contraception in rats after long-term treatment with the methanol s...The contraceptive efficacy of Carica papaya seeds after short-term evaluation has been well established. We have examined the safety and mechanism of contraception in rats after long-term treatment with the methanol subfraction （MSF） of C. papaya seeds. The test substance was administered orally to the male albino rats （n = 40） at 50 mg per kg body weight each day for 360 days. Control animals （n = 40） received olive oil as a vehicle. Recovery was assessed up to 120 days after treatment withdrawal. Sperm parameters, serum testosterone levels, fertility, histology and ultrastructure of the testis, haematology and serum clinical chemistry were evaluated to establish the safety and efficacy of the test substance. Safety of long-term treatment was evidenced by unaltered health status, organ weight, haematology and clinical chemistry, and by an increase in body weight. The mechanism of contraception was shown by reduction in nuclear and cytoplasmic volume, normal nuclear characteristics and vacuolization in the cytoplasmic organelles of the Sertoli cells, as well as nuclear degeneration in spermatocytes and spermatids indicating disturbed spermatogenesis. Leydig cells were normal. Initial effects were observed in Sertoli cells at 60 days of treatment. Spermatocytes and spermatids were affected after 120-240 days of treatment. A significant decline in sperm count and viability, total inhibition of sperm motility, increased numbers of sperm abnormalities, normal serum testosterone levels and 100% sterility were evident after 60 days of treatment. All the altered parameters, including percent fertility, were restored to control level 120 days after treatment withdrawal. It is concluded that the MSF is safe for long-term treatment and the mechanism of contraception is shown by its effect on spermatid differentiation in the testis, possibly mediated by the Sertoli cell factors.展开更多
The ripening of papaya is a physiological and metabolic process associated with accumulation of carotenoids,alternation of flesh color and flavor,which depending on genotype and external factors such as light and horm...The ripening of papaya is a physiological and metabolic process associated with accumulation of carotenoids,alternation of flesh color and flavor,which depending on genotype and external factors such as light and hormone.Transcription factors regulating carotenoid biosynthesis have not been analyzed during papaya fruit ripening.RNA-Seq experiments were implemented using different ripening stages of papaya fruit from two papaya varieties.Cis-elements in lycopeneβ-cyclase genes(CpCYC-B and CpLCY-B)were identified,and followed by genome-wide analysis to identify transcription factors binding to these cis-elements,resulting in the identification of CpbHLH1 and CpbHLH2,two bHLH genes.The expressions of CpbHLH1/2 were changed during fruit development,coupled with transcript increase of carotenoid biosynthesis-related genes including CpCYC-B,CpLCY-B,CpPDS2,CpZDS,CpLCY-E,and CpCHY-B.Yeast onehybrid(Y1H)and transient expression assay revealed that CpbHLH1/2 could bind to the promoters of CpCYC-B and CpLCY-B,and regulate their transcriptions.In response to strong light,the results of elevated expression of carotenoid biosynthesis-related genes and the changed expression of CpbHLH1/2 indicated that CpbHLH1/2 were involved in light-mediated mechanisms of regulating critical genes in the carotenoid biosynthesis pathway.Collectively,our findings demonstrated several TF family members participating in the regulation of carotenoid genes and proved that CpbHLH1 and CpbHLH2 individually regulated the transcription of lycopeneβ-cyclase genes(CpCYC-B and CpLCY-B).This study yielded novel findings on regulatory mechanism of carotenoid biosynthesis during papaya fruit ripening.展开更多
Objective:To assess the ovicidal and larvicidal activities of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of pawpaw seeds Carica papaya（Caricaceae） on the eggs and first stage larvae（L<sub>1</sub>） of Heligmosomoid...Objective:To assess the ovicidal and larvicidal activities of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of pawpaw seeds Carica papaya（Caricaceae） on the eggs and first stage larvae（L<sub>1</sub>） of Heligmosomoides bakeri.Methods:Eggs of this parasite were obtained from experimentally infested mice（Mus musculus） and larvae were from eggs after incubation at 25℃for about 72 hours.The eggs and larvae were exposed to ten different concentrations（0.125,0.25,0.375,0.5, 0.75,1.0,1.25,1.75,2.25 and 2.75 mg/mL） of both aqueous and ethanolic extracts respectively for 72 hours.Distilled water and 0.05%ethanol used as placebo and negative control,respectively. Results:Placebo and negative control group all showed average 92%embryonnation,98%egg hatching and 2%larval mortality,and did not affect development and larval survival.The extracts inhibited embryonic development,egg hatching and larval survival.In general,the ovicidal and larvicidal activities increased with increasing concentration of different extracts.The aqueous extract was found to be more potent on eggs than on larvae.At 2.75 mg/mL,only 8%of eggs embryonnated and 50%hatched to L<sub>1</sub> vs 57%embryonic development and 79%hatching occurred in the ethanolic extract.However,this later extract was more efficient in preventing larval development producing 96%mortality as against 68%with the aqueous extract.Conclusions: These results shows the ovicidal and larvicidal properties of aqueous and ethanolic pawpaw seeds extracts.展开更多
Objective:To investigate thein vitroantioxidant potential of Carica papaya(C. papaya) leaf extract and its effect on hydrogen peroxide-induced erythrocyte damage assessed by haemolysis and lipid peroxidation.Methods:H...Objective:To investigate thein vitroantioxidant potential of Carica papaya(C. papaya) leaf extract and its effect on hydrogen peroxide-induced erythrocyte damage assessed by haemolysis and lipid peroxidation.Methods:Hydroxyl radical scavenging activities, hydrogen ion scavenging activity, metal chelating activity, and the ferrous ion reducing ability were assessed as antioxidant indices. In the other experiment, human erythrocytes were treated with hydrogen peroxide to induce erythrocyte damage. The extract(at various concentrations) was subsequently incubated with the erythrocytes and later analysed for haemolysis and lipid peroxidation as indices for erythrocyte damage.Results:Preliminary investigation of the extract showed that the leaf possessed significant antioxidant and free radical scavenging abilities usingin vitro models in a concentration dependent manner(P<0.05). The extract also reduced hydrogen peroxide induced erythrocyte haemolysis and lipid peroxidation significantly when compared with ascorbic acid(P<0.05). The IC50values were 7.33 mg/mL and 1.58 mg/mL for inhibition of haemolysis and lipid peroxidation, respectively. In all cases, ascorbic acid(the reference antioxidant) possessed higher activity than the extract.Conclusions:The findings show that C. papayaleaves possess significant bioactive potential which is attributed to the phytochemicals which act in synergy.Thus, the leaves can be exploited for pharmaceutical and nutritional purposes.展开更多
Ethylene plays a pivotal role in climacteric fruit ripening;whereas 1-MCP,a non-toxic antagonist of ethylene,prevents ethylene-dependent responses and fruit ripening.In this study,a short-term treatment(1 h)with 400 n...Ethylene plays a pivotal role in climacteric fruit ripening;whereas 1-MCP,a non-toxic antagonist of ethylene,prevents ethylene-dependent responses and fruit ripening.In this study,a short-term treatment(1 h)with 400 nL L^(−1)1-MCP delayed the ripening of harvested papaya.However,long-term application of 1-MCP(400 nL L^(−1),16 h)resulted in abnormal fruit ripening,with the fruits exhibiting normal yellowing without softening,significantly higher cellulose and lignin contents,and intact cell walls(CW).Furthermore,we found that long-term treatment with 1-MCP significantly inhibited the expression of CpEBF1,an EIN3-binding F-box-1 gene.A protein interaction analysis using yeast two-hybrid,BiFC and GST pull-down assays showed that CpEBF1 interacts with the CpMADS1/3 and CpEIL1 proteins.The interaction of CpEBF1 with CpMADS1/3 further activated the activities of CW-degradation gene promoters.Subcellular localization showed that these proteins were localized in the nucleus.Additionally,the expression levels of CpMADS1/3,CpEIL1,and several CW-degradation-related genes were significantly downregulated by long-term 1-MCP treatment.Therefore,we propose that the inhibited expression of CpEBF1 and CpMADS1/3 resulted in the repressed activation of CW-degradation-related genes via their interaction,thereby resulting in fruit softening disorders.展开更多
文摘I applaud Adekeye AP and the journal for publishing‘Smoking of Carica papaya in Nigeria:The rationale,the public health effects and policies for intervention’.It is important to draw attention to newly recognised uses of substances which might alter perception,mood,and/or behaviour.
基金supported by the Faculty of Medicine,Srinakharinwirot University(Research Grant 129/2560).
文摘Objective:To investigate the mechanisms by which unripe papaya extract(UCP)protects skin keratinocytes from UVB-induced inflammation and apoptosis.Methods:High-performance liquid chromatography was used to identify the phytochemical composition of UCP.The free radical scavenging capacity of UCP was assessed against O_(2)·^(-),and H2O2.HaCaT cells were pre-treated with varying concentrations of UCP and exposed to 40 mJ/cm2 UVB radiation.Cell viability,reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels,apoptotic markers,and inflammatory mediators were evaluated using standard biochemical assays and molecular techniques.Results:UCP treatment significantly improved cell viability and reduced intracellular ROS and the release of O_(2)·^(-)and H2O2.UCP also inhibited apoptosis,as evidenced by reduced cytochrome c release and suppression of Akt phosphorylation.Additionally,UCP exhibited anti-inflammatory effects by downregulating COX-2 expression,suppressing PGE2 release,and inhibiting c-Jun and NF-κB signaling pathways.Conclusions:UCP effectively protects skin keratinocytes from UVB-induced oxidative stress,inflammation,and apoptosis.These findings support its potential as a natural therapeutic agent for preventing UV-related skin damage.However,in vivo studies are warranted to confirm its efficacy.
文摘Leg ulcers pose a significant burden on morbidity,healthcare costs,and quality of life,despite rarely resulting in limb loss.This underscores the necessity for safe and effective alternative treatments.Unani medicine offers various therapeutic options for managing ulcers.This case report details the successful treatment of a non-healing venous ulcer using Unani regimens in a 40-year-old male with a history of diabetes mellitus and paralytic polio.The patient sought care at the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine,Silchar,Assam,India,for a chronic ulcer in the gaiter region of his right leg,which was associated with mild pain,itching,and hyperpigmentation but notably lacked any signs of varicose veins.Over the years,the patient had undergone various treatments,including topical care and antibiotics;however,frustration with persistent non-healing led him to explore alternative interventions.The Unani treatment included medicinal leech therapy,followed by the application of a grated unripe papaya bandage for 14 days.By the end of this period,the ulcer had completely healed,allowing the discontinuation of the dressing.By the 21st day,symptom resolution was observed,with complete relief from pain and itching and normalization of hyperpigmentation in the surrounding area.This case highlights the potential of Unani therapeutic approaches in effectively managing non-healing venous ulcers.
基金Supported by Guangdong Undergraduate Innovation Training Program(S202010580073)Zhaoqing Science and Technology Innovation Guidance Project(202304038003).
文摘[Objectives]The paper was to investigate a method for the storage and preservation of Carica papaya utilizing chemical fungicides and composite biological coatings.[Methods]C.papaya fruits with red pulp sourced from Lianjiang were utilized as test materials.The fruit epidermis was subjected to treatment with composite fungicidal coatings at ambient temperature,and the nutritional and physiological indicators of the fruits were measured at regular intervals.[Results]Under ambient temperature conditions,a chemical fungicide composite consisting of 300 mg/L fludioxonil and 250 mg/L propiconazole was employed to soak the fruits for a duration of 2 min.Subsequently,a composite biological coating formulated with 8 g/L KGM and 1.0%Zein at a pH of 7.0 was applied to the fruits.This treatment effectively inhibited the decline in the content of total soluble solids(TSS)and vitamin C(V C)in C.papaya,reduced the weight loss rate and the decay index,and enhanced the yellow ripening index.[Conclusions]This study establishes a foundation for the advancement of additional methods and techniques for the storage and preservation of C.papaya.
文摘This work aimed, on the one hand, to determine the mineral and phytochemical composition of Carica papaya in order to guarantee the food safety of consumers and on the other hand, to evaluate the acute toxicity of papaya seeds. The papayas were bought at the Mzée market in Lubumbashi and Selembao in Kinshasa. Fruit sampling was done according to the ISO 7002 standard on agricultural and food products;the papayas were firm, mature, and without stains or physical damage. The analysis results of the papaya pulp showed both for the samples from the city of Lubumbashi and for the city province of Kinshasa that it contains respectively 85.87% and 84.46% water, 0.59% and 0.53% ash content. The mineral evaluation of our two samples presented a potassium content of 200 ± 8 mg, magnesium 13.12 ± 3 mg, calcium 22.15 ± 2 mg, sodium 3 mg ± 0.5 for the sample from Lubumbashi and 192.32 ± 8 mg of potassium, 14.458 ± 3 mg of magnesium, 20.58 ± 2 mg of calcium and 3.58 ± 0.5 mg of sodium for the sample from Kinshasa in macroelements. Concerning the trace elements, after analysis, we found zinc content (0.29 ± 0.1 mg and 0.12 ± 0.1 mg), copper (0.02 ± 0.01 mg and 0.14 ± 0.01 mg), and iron (2.22 ± 0.5 mg and 2.04 ± 0.5 mg) respectively for Lubumbashi and Kinshasa. The chemical screening indicates the presence of alkaloids, saponosides, tannins catechics, flavonoids and anthocyanins in the palm wine and ethanolic extract of the seeds of Carica papaya and an absence of cyanogenic glycosides and gallic tannins. With mild toxicity, the seeds of the fruit of Carica papaya L. can be used with moderate risk by the population.
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文摘[Objective] The aim was to study the tissue culture of mini-Papaya.[Method] The pretreatment seeds of mini-Papaya were cultured in the MS medium containing 6-BA and IBA of different densities for rapid propagation.[Result] In the condition of aseptic strain,the surface of mini-Papaya peel was uniformly wiped by 75% alcohol,then seeds were removed and washed by aseptic water for 3 times,which was the best sterilization method,and the pollution rate of seed was only 2.52%.After seeds which had been soaked by the equi-volume mix-solution of 1 000 mg/L GA3 and 1 mg/L 6-BA for 18 h were further purified in MS medium,the germination rate of seed,the length of embryo bud and radicle and the height of seedling were 68.42%,2.25,0.80 and 1.52 cm respectively,furthermore the total situation of seedling growth was better.When subculture multiplication medium was MS＋0.5 mg/L 6-BA＋0.1 mg/L IBA medium,proliferation coefficient of subculture multiplication reached the highest （7.92）,and the seedlings grew better.The ratio of vitrified shoots decreasing with the increase of light intensity could reach the lowest level （3.21%） under the light intensity of 3 000 lx.[Conclusion] The research provides reference for studies on tissue culture and rapid propagation of mini-Papaya.
文摘[Objective] This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of 1-methylcy- clopropene （1-MCP） on fruit firmness, and the activity of the enzymes involved in ethylene metabolism and membrane lipid peroxidation. [Method] The nearly ripe fruits of the papaya cultivar Risheng were randomly assigned to one of four groups. Two groups were treated under hypobaric and hypoxic （HH） atmosphere condition for six hours, and immediately soaked in deionized water （HH alone）, or fumigated with 2.0 mg/L 1-MCP （HH＋I-MCP） for 24 h. The other two groups untreated under HH condition were also soaked in deionized water （negative control）, or fumigated with 2.0 mg/L 1-MCP （1-MCP alone） for 24 h. After that, the fruits of all the four treatments were stored at room temperature （23＋1） ℃. Cell membrane permeability, fruit firmness, respiration rate, ethylene release rate, SOD activity, POD activity, CAT activity, MAD content and LOX activity were measured once every three days during storage. [Result] Treatment with 1-MCP delayed the occurrence of the peaks of respiration rate and ethylene release rate, significantly reduced the accumulation of malondialdehyde （MDA）, and inhibited the decrease in papaya fruit firmness. Compared with the control, 1-MCP treatment significantly increased the SOD （su- peroxide dismutase）, POD （peroxidase） and CAT （catalase） activity, reduced the ac- tivity of lipoxygenase （LOX）, a product of lipid peroxidatlon in membranes, and in- hibited ethylene biosynthesis, thus delaying the aging process and prolonging the storage life of papaya fruits. [Conclusion] The results will provide a theoretical basis for analvzina the key factors controllinq postharvest maturity and aging of papaya fruits.
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文摘With calluses of hermaphrodite papaya as the tested material and MS as the basic medium, the effects of different plant growth regulators and their combinations on adventitious bud induction of calluses and rooting induction of sterile buds were investigated. The results showed that 6-BA and TDZ all showed certain induction effect on callus differentiation of papaya; the induction effect of 6-BA was better than that of TDZ, and the optimum concentration of 6-BA was 0.05 mg/L. GA3 could promote the induction effect of 6-BA for on callus differentiation. The optimum medium combination for inducing the callus differentiation of papaya was MS ＋ 6- BA 0.5 mg/L ＋ GA3 1.0 mg/L. Compared to NAA, IBA was more suitable for inducing the rooting of adventitious buds. The optimum rooting-induction medium combination was MS ＋ IBA 0.3 mg/L.
文摘Soil properties, microbial communities and enzyme activities were studied in soil amended with replicase （RP）-transgenic or non-transgenic papaya under field conditions. Compared with non-transgenic papaya, significant differences （P〈0.05） were observed in total nitrogen in soils grown with transgenic papaya. There were also significant differences （P〈0.05） in the total number of colony forming units （CFUs） of bacteria, actinomycetes and fungi between soils amended with RP-transgenic plants and non-transgenic plants. Compared with non-transgenic papaya, the total CFUs of bacteria, actinomycetes and fungi in soil with transgenic papaya increased by 0.43-1.1, 0.21-0.80 and 0.46-0.73 times respectively. Significantly higher （P〈0.05） CFUs of bacteria, actinomycetes and fungi resistant to kanamycin （Km） were obtained in soils with RP-transgenic papaya than those with non-transgenic papaya in all concentrations of Km. Higher resistance quotients for Km＇ （kanamycin resistant） bacteria, actinomycetes and fungi were found in soil planted with RP-transgenic papaya, and the resistance quotients for Km＇ bacteria, actinomycetes and fungi in soils with transgenic papaya increased 1.6-4.46, 0.63-2.5 and 0.75-2.30 times. RP-transgenic papaya and non-transgenic papaya produced significantly different enzyme activities in arylsulfatase （5.4-5.9x）, polyphenol oxidase （0.7-1.4x）, invertase （0.5-0.79x）, cellulase （0.23-0.35x） and phosphodiesterase （0.16-0.2x）. The former three soil enzymes appeared to be more sensitive to the transgenic papaya than the others, and could be useful parameters in assessing the effects of transgenic papaya. Transgenic papaya could alter soil chemical properties, enzyme activities and microbial communities.
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文摘Objective:To determine the content of benzyl glueosinolate（BG） in the pulp and the seed and investigate the anti-cuncer activity of its hydrolysis product in Curica papaya L.Methods: Determination of BG was performed on an Hypersil BDS C<sub>18</sub> column at the wavelength of 214 nm with 0.1%trifluoroacelic acid（TFA） aqueous solution（A） and 0.1%TFA acelonilrile（B） as the mobile phase.In vitro activity test was adopted with cidtured human lung cancer H69 cell in vitro to investigate the inhibition rate of cell proliferation of benzyl isothiocyanale（BITC） againsl H69 cell.Results:The pulp has more BG before the maturation of papaya and it nearly disappeared after papaya matured,while the seed contains BG at every stage.Activity test demonstrated that the a higher concentration of BITC would have betler inhibition rate of cell proliferation on 1169 cell,and the IC<sub>50</sub> was 6.5μmol/L.Conclusions:BG also can be produced in the pulp of papaya and it will be stored in the seed after the fruit has been matured.The hydrolysis product of BG has certain cancer-prevention anti-cancer activities for human.
文摘Aim: To examine if the seed extracts of Carica papaya, which showed anfispermatogenic/sperm immobilizationproperties in animal models, could cause human sperm immobilization in vitro. Methods: Chloroform extract, ben-zene chromatographic fraction of the chloroform extract, its methanol and ethyl acetate sub-fractions and the isolatedcompounds from the sub-fractions i. e., ECP 1 & 2 and MCP 1 & 2, of the seeds of Carica papaya were used at con-centrations of 0.1%, 0.5%, 1% and 2%. Sperm motility was assessed immediately after addition of extracts and ev-ery 5 minutes thereafter for 30 minutes. Results: There were dose-dependent spermicidal effects showing an instantfall in the sperm motility to less than 20% at 2% concentration. Isolated compounds ECP 1 & 2 were more effective in-ducing a motility of less than 10%. Many of the spermatozoa became vibratory on the spot. Total inhibition of motilitywas observed within 20-25 rain at all concentrations of all products. Scanning and transmission electron microscopyrevealed deleterious changes in the plasma membrane of the head and mid-piece of spermatozoa. Sperm viability testand the number of abnormal spermatozoa after completion of incubation suggested that the spermatozoa were infertile.The effects were spermicidal but not spermiostatic as revealed by the sperm revival test. Conclusion: The results re-veal spermicidal activity in vitro of the seed extracts of Carica papaya.
文摘OBJECTIVE： Carica papaya is an important fruit with its seeds used in the treatment of ulcer in Nigeria This study investigated the anti-ulcerogenic and antioxidant activities of aqueous extract of Carica papaya seed against indomethacin-induced peptic ulcer in male rats. METHODS： Thirty male rats were separated into 6 groups （A-F） of five rats each. For 14 d before ulcer induction with indomethacin, groups received once daily oral doses of vehicle （distilled water）, cimetidine 200 mg/kg body weight （BW）, or aqueous extract of C. papaya seed at doses of 100, 150 or 200 mg/kg BW （groups A, B, C, D, E and F, respectively）. Twenty-four hours after the last treatment, groups B, C, D, E and F were treated with 100 mg/kg BW of indomethacin to induce ulcer formation. RESULTS： Carica papaya seed extract significantly （P〈0.05） increased gastric pH and percentage of ulcer inhibition relative to indomethacin-induced ulcer rats. The extract significantly （P〈0.05） decreased gastric acidity, gastric acid output, gastric pepsin secretion, ulcer index and gastric secretion volume relative to group B. These results were similar to that achieved by pretreatment with cimetidine. Specific activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase in the extract-treated groups （D, E and F） were increased significantly over the group B （P〈0.05）. Pretreatment with the seed extract protected rats from the indomethacin-mediated decrease in enzyme function experienced by the group B. Similarly, indomethacin-mediated decrease in reduced glutathione level and indomethacin-mediated increase in malondialdehyde were reversed by Carica papaya extract. CONCLUSION： In this study, pretreatment with aqueous extract of Carica papaya seed exhibited anti- ulcerogenic and antioxidant effects, which may be due to the enhanced antioxidant enzymes.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 30530520)the Zhejiang Agricultural Science and Tech-nology Key Research Projects (No. 2007C12054)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province, China (No. Y307397)
文摘Papaya leaf curl China virus (PaLCuCNV) was previously reported as a distinct begomovirus infecting papaya in southern China. Based on molecular diagnostic survey, 13 PaLCuCNV isolates were obtained from tomato plants showing leaf curl symptoms in Henan and Guangxi Provinces of China. Complete nucleotide sequences of 5 representative isolates (AJ558116, AJ558117, AJ704604, FN256260, and FN297834) were determined to be 2738–2751 nucleotides, which share 91.7%–97.9% sequence identities with PaLCuCNV isolate G2 (AJ558123). DNA-β was not found to be associated with PaLCuCNV isolates. To investigate the infectivity of PaLCuCNV, an in-fectious clone of PaLCuCNV-[CN:HeNZM1] was constructed and agro-inoculated into Nicotiana benthamiana, N. tabacum Samsun, N. glutinosa, Solanum lycopersicum and Petunia hybrida plants, which induced severe leaf curling and crinkling symptoms in these plants. Southern blot analysis and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) indicated a systemic infection of test plants by the agro-infectious clone.
文摘The main objective of the current study is to investigate the potential of Carica papaya leaves extracts against Dengue fever in 45 year old patient bitten by carrier mosquitoes.For the treatment of Dengue fever the extract was prepared in water.25 mL of aqueous extract of C.papaya leaves was administered to patient infected with Dengue fever twice daily i.e.morning and evening for five consecutive days.Before the extract administration the blood samples from patient were analyzed.Platelets count(PLT),White Blood Cells(WBC) and Neutrophils(NEUT) decreased from 176×10~3/μ L,8.10×10~3/μ L,84.0%to 55×10~3/μ L,3.7×10~3/μL and 46.0%.Subsequently,the blood samples were rechecked after the administration of leaves extract.It was observed that the PLT count increased from 55×10~3/μ L to 168×10~3/μ L,WBC from 3.7×10~3/μ L to 7.7×10~3/μ L and NEUT from 46.0%to 78.3%.From the patient feelings and blood reports it showed that Carica papaya leaves aqueous extract exhibited potential activity against Dengue fever.Furthermore,the different parts of this valuable specie can be further used as a strong natural candidate against viral diseases.
文摘The contraceptive efficacy of Carica papaya seeds after short-term evaluation has been well established. We have examined the safety and mechanism of contraception in rats after long-term treatment with the methanol subfraction （MSF） of C. papaya seeds. The test substance was administered orally to the male albino rats （n = 40） at 50 mg per kg body weight each day for 360 days. Control animals （n = 40） received olive oil as a vehicle. Recovery was assessed up to 120 days after treatment withdrawal. Sperm parameters, serum testosterone levels, fertility, histology and ultrastructure of the testis, haematology and serum clinical chemistry were evaluated to establish the safety and efficacy of the test substance. Safety of long-term treatment was evidenced by unaltered health status, organ weight, haematology and clinical chemistry, and by an increase in body weight. The mechanism of contraception was shown by reduction in nuclear and cytoplasmic volume, normal nuclear characteristics and vacuolization in the cytoplasmic organelles of the Sertoli cells, as well as nuclear degeneration in spermatocytes and spermatids indicating disturbed spermatogenesis. Leydig cells were normal. Initial effects were observed in Sertoli cells at 60 days of treatment. Spermatocytes and spermatids were affected after 120-240 days of treatment. A significant decline in sperm count and viability, total inhibition of sperm motility, increased numbers of sperm abnormalities, normal serum testosterone levels and 100% sterility were evident after 60 days of treatment. All the altered parameters, including percent fertility, were restored to control level 120 days after treatment withdrawal. It is concluded that the MSF is safe for long-term treatment and the mechanism of contraception is shown by its effect on spermatid differentiation in the testis, possibly mediated by the Sertoli cell factors.
基金supported by the grant 2015N20002-1 from the Department of Science and Technology of Fujian Province,US National Science Foundation(NSF)Plant Genome Research Program Award DBI-1546890the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.31701889).
文摘The ripening of papaya is a physiological and metabolic process associated with accumulation of carotenoids,alternation of flesh color and flavor,which depending on genotype and external factors such as light and hormone.Transcription factors regulating carotenoid biosynthesis have not been analyzed during papaya fruit ripening.RNA-Seq experiments were implemented using different ripening stages of papaya fruit from two papaya varieties.Cis-elements in lycopeneβ-cyclase genes(CpCYC-B and CpLCY-B)were identified,and followed by genome-wide analysis to identify transcription factors binding to these cis-elements,resulting in the identification of CpbHLH1 and CpbHLH2,two bHLH genes.The expressions of CpbHLH1/2 were changed during fruit development,coupled with transcript increase of carotenoid biosynthesis-related genes including CpCYC-B,CpLCY-B,CpPDS2,CpZDS,CpLCY-E,and CpCHY-B.Yeast onehybrid(Y1H)and transient expression assay revealed that CpbHLH1/2 could bind to the promoters of CpCYC-B and CpLCY-B,and regulate their transcriptions.In response to strong light,the results of elevated expression of carotenoid biosynthesis-related genes and the changed expression of CpbHLH1/2 indicated that CpbHLH1/2 were involved in light-mediated mechanisms of regulating critical genes in the carotenoid biosynthesis pathway.Collectively,our findings demonstrated several TF family members participating in the regulation of carotenoid genes and proved that CpbHLH1 and CpbHLH2 individually regulated the transcription of lycopeneβ-cyclase genes(CpCYC-B and CpLCY-B).This study yielded novel findings on regulatory mechanism of carotenoid biosynthesis during papaya fruit ripening.
文摘Objective:To assess the ovicidal and larvicidal activities of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of pawpaw seeds Carica papaya（Caricaceae） on the eggs and first stage larvae（L<sub>1</sub>） of Heligmosomoides bakeri.Methods:Eggs of this parasite were obtained from experimentally infested mice（Mus musculus） and larvae were from eggs after incubation at 25℃for about 72 hours.The eggs and larvae were exposed to ten different concentrations（0.125,0.25,0.375,0.5, 0.75,1.0,1.25,1.75,2.25 and 2.75 mg/mL） of both aqueous and ethanolic extracts respectively for 72 hours.Distilled water and 0.05%ethanol used as placebo and negative control,respectively. Results:Placebo and negative control group all showed average 92%embryonnation,98%egg hatching and 2%larval mortality,and did not affect development and larval survival.The extracts inhibited embryonic development,egg hatching and larval survival.In general,the ovicidal and larvicidal activities increased with increasing concentration of different extracts.The aqueous extract was found to be more potent on eggs than on larvae.At 2.75 mg/mL,only 8%of eggs embryonnated and 50%hatched to L<sub>1</sub> vs 57%embryonic development and 79%hatching occurred in the ethanolic extract.However,this later extract was more efficient in preventing larval development producing 96%mortality as against 68%with the aqueous extract.Conclusions: These results shows the ovicidal and larvicidal properties of aqueous and ethanolic pawpaw seeds extracts.
文摘Objective:To investigate thein vitroantioxidant potential of Carica papaya(C. papaya) leaf extract and its effect on hydrogen peroxide-induced erythrocyte damage assessed by haemolysis and lipid peroxidation.Methods:Hydroxyl radical scavenging activities, hydrogen ion scavenging activity, metal chelating activity, and the ferrous ion reducing ability were assessed as antioxidant indices. In the other experiment, human erythrocytes were treated with hydrogen peroxide to induce erythrocyte damage. The extract(at various concentrations) was subsequently incubated with the erythrocytes and later analysed for haemolysis and lipid peroxidation as indices for erythrocyte damage.Results:Preliminary investigation of the extract showed that the leaf possessed significant antioxidant and free radical scavenging abilities usingin vitro models in a concentration dependent manner(P<0.05). The extract also reduced hydrogen peroxide induced erythrocyte haemolysis and lipid peroxidation significantly when compared with ascorbic acid(P<0.05). The IC50values were 7.33 mg/mL and 1.58 mg/mL for inhibition of haemolysis and lipid peroxidation, respectively. In all cases, ascorbic acid(the reference antioxidant) possessed higher activity than the extract.Conclusions:The findings show that C. papayaleaves possess significant bioactive potential which is attributed to the phytochemicals which act in synergy.Thus, the leaves can be exploited for pharmaceutical and nutritional purposes.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(31372112,31701970)the National Key Research and Development Program(grant no.2016YFD0400103).
文摘Ethylene plays a pivotal role in climacteric fruit ripening;whereas 1-MCP,a non-toxic antagonist of ethylene,prevents ethylene-dependent responses and fruit ripening.In this study,a short-term treatment(1 h)with 400 nL L^(−1)1-MCP delayed the ripening of harvested papaya.However,long-term application of 1-MCP(400 nL L^(−1),16 h)resulted in abnormal fruit ripening,with the fruits exhibiting normal yellowing without softening,significantly higher cellulose and lignin contents,and intact cell walls(CW).Furthermore,we found that long-term treatment with 1-MCP significantly inhibited the expression of CpEBF1,an EIN3-binding F-box-1 gene.A protein interaction analysis using yeast two-hybrid,BiFC and GST pull-down assays showed that CpEBF1 interacts with the CpMADS1/3 and CpEIL1 proteins.The interaction of CpEBF1 with CpMADS1/3 further activated the activities of CW-degradation gene promoters.Subcellular localization showed that these proteins were localized in the nucleus.Additionally,the expression levels of CpMADS1/3,CpEIL1,and several CW-degradation-related genes were significantly downregulated by long-term 1-MCP treatment.Therefore,we propose that the inhibited expression of CpEBF1 and CpMADS1/3 resulted in the repressed activation of CW-degradation-related genes via their interaction,thereby resulting in fruit softening disorders.
