Amount Of Saturated Fatty Acids Research Articles

Optimizing irrigation and nitrogen fertilization of Iranian sesame cultivars for grain yield and oil quality

The impacts of water deficit stress, nitrogen (N) application rate and cultivar and their combination on sesame seed quality have not been previously studied. Hence, field experiments were conducted in a semi-arid area of Iran during the 2016 and 2017 growing seasons. The experiments were carried out in a randomized complete block design arranged in split factorial with three replications. Water deficit and full irrigation regimes were allocated to the main plots and factorial arrangement of sesame cultivars (Naz, Oltan and Dashtestan) and N rates (0, 60 and 120 kg N ha−1) were randomized to the sub-plots. The results indicated that an increase in N rate (0–120 kg N ha−1) could enhance sesame grain yield by 62 %, 112 % and 70 % under full irrigation conditions and by 32 %, 55 % and 67 % under water deficit irrigation conditions in Naz, Oltan and Dashtestan cultivars, respectively. Water deficit irrigation caused a considerable reduction in sesame seed oil content. This study obtained the highest unsaturated fatty acids when the Dashtestan cultivar was fully irrigated and treated with 120 kg N ha−1. The lowest amount of saturated fatty acid was achieved when full irrigation accompanied with 60 kg N ha−1 in Naz cultivar. The results demonstrated that water deficit irrigation reduces linoleic, oleic and stearic fatty acids and increases palmitic and linolenic fatty acids. Also, N application caused a significant increase in oleic and stearic fatty acids and significantly reduced linoleic and palmitic fatty acids. Overall, although plants’ genetic background is the most critical factor determining the oil content and fatty acid composition, environmental factors including water and N availability significantly affect fatty acid composition in sesame cultivars.

A Comparative Analysis of Lipid Digestion in Human Milk and Infant Formulas Based on Simulated In Vitro Infant Gastrointestinal Digestion.

To investigate the lipid digestive behaviors of human and infant formulas and analyze the differences between them, we investigated the fat globule particle size distribution, lipolysis rate, and fatty acid release of infant formulas with different fat sources and human milk using an in vitro infant digestion model. The results suggested that the particle size in infant formula increased rapidly during gastric digestion and decreased significantly after intestinal digestion, whereas the particle size in human milk increased slowly during gastric digestion but increased rapidly during intestinal digestion (p < 0.05). Despite having a larger droplet size, human milk demonstrated a very high lipolysis rate due to the presence of MFGM. In terms of the distribution of fatty acids in digestion products, the proportion of saturated fatty acids (SFAs), monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in vegetable oil-based infant formulas was close to that of human milk. The amount of SFAs in milk fat-based infant formulas was significantly higher than that in human milk, and the content of MUFAs in all infant formulas was significantly lower than that in human milk (p < 0.05). After digestion, the most abundant fatty acid released by human milk was C18:2n6c, while the fatty acids released by infant formulas were SFAs, such as C14:0, C16:0, and C18:0.

The importance of knowing the nutritional information of food products sold in public food establishments in the European Union

Specialists in the field of food, together with those in the field of health, tried to create and implement additional systems to help the consumer make the best choice in selecting food products to ensure all the nutrients necessary for the optimal functioning of the body, but also to avoid or the consumption of certain products in the smallest possible quantities, especially those that are poorly nutritious and high in calories. Thus, it was aimed, on the one hand, to reduce the consumption of products containing higher amounts of saturated fatty acids, especially trans fatty acids, salt or sugar, and, on the other hand, to increase the intake of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. In order to achieve a more correct classification of “healthy” and “less healthy” products, it became necessary to develop nutritional criteria for trans fatty acids, saturated fatty acids, sodium and added sugars, because it was established that their high intakes have negative health consequences. Front-of-pack labelling and food reformulation have become the subject of international debate by consumers, as well as by authorities, scientists, the public health community and the food industry.

Effect of the Eucalyptus viminalis leaf extract compound on the amino acid and fatty acid composition of broiler chicken meat

The article presents the results on evaluating the effect of the gamma-octalactone compound isolated from Eucalyptus viminalis leaf extract on the amino acid and fatty acid composition of protein and lipids of broiler chickens' muscle tissue. The object of the study was 7-day-old broiler chickens of the Arbor Acres cross. During the experiment, the control group poultry consumed the main diet (MD); the poultry of the experimental groups received the main diet plus gamma-octalactone at the following dose: group I – 0.05 ml/kg l.w./ day; II – 0.1 ml/kg l.w./ day; III – 0.2 ml/ kg l.w./day. It was found that the experimental compound's introduction into the diets significantly increases protein and fat content, as well as improves the balance of experimental groups' chicken meat for essential amino acids, as evidenced by a significant increase in the content of leucine and isoleucine - 2.27% (P≤0.01), valine - 0.8% (P≤0.05), phenylalanine 0.44 (P≤0.05) % in chickens of the experimental group III in relation to the control. With a relatively stable amount of saturated fatty acids in the experimental groups, compensation for insufficient synthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids was observed by increased accumulation of monounsaturated fatty acids. However, despite the existing differences in the concentration of unsaturated fatty acids, no significant intergroup changes were observed.

DYNAMICS OF FATTY ACIDS IN THE PRODUCTION OF TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN DAIRY PRODUCTS

Recently, the fatty acids which are the main component of milk fat have been a subject of extensive scientific studies due to their potential positive and negative effects on human health. The purpose of this research is to investigate the dynamics of fatty acids in the production of traditional Bulgarian dairy products - white brined cheese and yellow cheese, obtained from cow’s milk. During the process of manufacturing and ripening, a general decrease in the amount of saturated fatty acids was found, more obvious in the white brined cheese - by 3.44% and insignificant in the yellow cheese - by 0.59%. There was also a minimal decrease in the level of polyunsaturated fatty acids - by 0.37% in white cheese and by 0.8% in yellow cheese. At the same time, there was a raise in the amount of monounsaturated fatty acids by 3.81% in the mature white cheese and by 1.46% in the mature yellow cheese, and a particularly large increase in the amount of linolenic acid, which turned out to be 54 times more in ripened d white cheese and 40.5 times more in ripened yellow cheese.

Влияние температурного стресса на спектр жирных кислот штаммов Vibrio cholerae

Under conditions of simulated temperature stress gas chromatography combined with mass spectrometry was used to study the spectrum of fatty acids of strains of Vibrio cholerae O1, O139, non O1/non O139 serogroups with a different set of pathogenicity determinants isolated from patients and from water samples of surface water bodies. Significant differences in the composition of fatty acids under cold and heat stress in the cells of the causative agent of cholera relative to control samples were revealed. The strains isolated from the water of surface reservoirs differed in the spectrum of fatty acids under cold stress from the strains isolated from patients. In strains isolated from water, a decrease in cultivation temperature to 23 °C was accompanied by the synthesis of docosanoic, tetracosanoic and hexacosanoic acids and to 4 °C - an increase in the amount of tetradecanoic and hexadecanoic acids. While in strains isolated from patients, a decrease in cultivation temperature caused a regular increase in hexadecenoic acids. and octadecenoic acids. The reaction to heat stress in most of the studied strains regardless of the set of pathogenicity determinants and the source of isolation had a general trend: an increase in the total amount of saturated fatty acids, the synthesis of trans-isomers of unsaturated fatty acids and the appearance of ω-alicyclic and iso-branched fatty acids. In addition to the remodeling of the fatty acid composition of the membrane under the influence of temperature stress, the synthesis of oxylipins, phenylpropanoids and terpenoids, possibly playing the role of adaptogens, was noted.

Development and Validation of an Analytical Method for Pesticide Residues Analysis in Crude Cottonseed Oil

This study reports the development and validation of a fast, efficient, and cost effective multiresidue method for determination of 14 lipophilic and analytically problematic pesticides in crude cottonseed oil. Crude cottonseed oil contains high amount of saturated fatty acid and pigments that are problematic in pesticide residues analysis. Modified liquid-liquid partitioning with acetonitrile and n-hexane in 10:1 (v/v) ratio was used to extract pesticides. For clean-up, different combinations of sorbents were used and optimum recovery and minimal matrix effect were obtained with the combination of activated charcoal and primary secondary amine for the selected pesticides. For majority of the analyzed pesticides, the method validation parameters i.e. percent recovery (71.6-140.0%), precision (%RSD 9.7 to 33.0), LOD (0.041 to 0.096 and#181;g/g), LOQ (0.125-0.264 and#181;g/g), linearity (0.998-0.999) and matrix effect (and#177;27%) were in acceptable range as prescribed by EU SANTE guidelines. Two-way Analysis of variance of inter-labs comparison study revealed non-significant interaction effects for most of studied pesticides indicating that the current method can be confidently used in labs for monitoring of these pesticides in crude cottonseed oil.

Research Article: Effect of different cobalt (CoCl2) concentrations on cell growth, some biochemical composition, and fatty acids profile of the marine microalga, Tetraselmis subcordiformis

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of cobalt concentration on cell growth, some biochemical composition, and fatty acids profile of the marine microalga Tetraselmis subcordiformis. Cobalt deprivations did not cause a considerable change in growth photosynthesis activity as compared to the control group. Induction of maximum lipid production was achieved using 0.001 mg L-1 of cobalt-deprived T. subcordiformis. The highest crude protein content (33.75 mg L-1) was observed in 0.001 mg L-1 cobalt. The highest and lowest lipid accumulation in T. subcordiformis was observed in 0.001 mg L-1 and 10 mg L-1 cobalt, respectively. Under cobalt deficient conditions, T. subcordiformis produced a large quantity of saturated fatty acids and the iodine and saponification value. Biodiesel characteristics were enhanced with Co+2 reduction. Also, biodiesel quality decreased with the increase of cobalt. The results showed that the maximum and minimum carotenoids were observed in 0.1 and 10 mg L-1 cobalt, respectively.

Preliminary evaluation of the green microalga Dunaliella salina as a potential feedstock for biodiesel: effect of molasses on growth and lipid profile

This research aims to evaluate the effect of molasses as a source of organic carbon on the growth and lipid profile of Dunaliella salina cultivated under different light regimes to determine its strategy and potential use to produce biodiesel. Two sources of nutrients (F/2 medium, F/2; molasses, M) and two light conditions (12 h light: 12 h darkness, 12L:12D) conformed four treatments (F/2 12L:12D, F/2 D, M 12L:12D, and MD) that were investigated with three replicates each. The concentration of microalgae produced by the groups under light conditions was more than double that of those grown in darkness. The highest biomass produced (46.91 ± 6.47 g L -1 ) was obtained in the F/2 medium with 12L:12D treatment, while the lowest (18.99 ± 0.78 g L -1 ) was in the M 12L:12D group. Regardless of the culture conditions, the lipids were mainly composed of the C16:0 and C18 fatty acids. The use of molasses as a culture medium produced the highest amount of C18:1, regardless of the light regime. Molasses promoted the highest production of fatty acids methyl esters. Depending on the culture medium, D. salina cells showed different percentages of saturated (SFA), monounsaturated (MFA), and polyunsaturated (PUFA) fatty acids. The highest amount of saturated fatty acids was obtained in F/2 12L:12D. The highest amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids was presented in the mixotrophic culture (molasses and light). The cultures grown with molasses were rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. An inexpensive industrial by-product, Cane molasses could be a low-cost feedstock for biodiesel in cultivating D. salina .

FRACTIONATION OF OIL OF A NEW LINE OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS

The main methods of obtaining fractionated oils and fats have been analysed. They involve three essentially different processes of fractionation of acylglycerols: dry fractionation, aqueous fractionation with a detergent, and solvent fractionation. Considerable attention has been paid to determining the conditions for fractionation of sunflower oil modified in its fatty acid composition. It has been emphasised that using stearic sunflower oil free from trans fatty acids as a source of fats is a topical task. The practical importance of complex research on fractional crystallisation of stearic sunflower oil has been substantiated. The experiments have allowed establishing the fatty acid and triacylglycerol composition of the oil of the new line of sunflower seeds of the saturated type Х114В (stearic type). The structure of its acylglycerols has been mathematically determined. Data have been obtained that besides the increased stearic acid content (9.1% of the total fatty acids), the oil under study also contains a significant amount of the disaturated–monounsaturated fraction of acylglycerols (6.16%). The method of fractionating sunflower oil of the stearic type, which has been scientifically substantiated, involves one-stage fractional crystallisation from the melt. The conditions of fractional crystallisation have been experimentally established: the crystallisation temperature range (+6 – +9°С), the crystallisation time (38 days), and the cooling rate (≈0.0051°С/s). The target fraction of sunflower oil of the stearic type has been obtained. It differs from the original oil in its fatty acid and acylglycerol composition. The yield of this oil fraction was 24.57%. It has been found that the fatty acid composition of this fraction has a content of palmitic acid increased by 0.9% and that of stearic acid higher by 3.3%, while its linoleic acid content decreased to 41.9%. The total amount of saturated fatty acids in the target fraction sample is 19.8% of all fatty acids. It has been found that the proportion of disaturated–monounsaturated acylglycerols in the target fraction increases by 3.27%. The resulting target fraction will be useful in flour and confectionery technologies as a substitute for fats containing trans fatty acids

Influence of irradiance on the growth and biochemical composition of Nitzschia aff. pellucida

In this paper the influence of irradiance and the operation modes on biomass production and biochemical composition, especially the fatty acid profile, on the diatom Nitzschia aff. pellucida was studied. Experiments were carried out under laboratory conditions, but simulating those outdoors, at irradiances ranging from 100 to 1000 µmol photons m−2 s−1, both in batch and semi-continuous mode. The data show that the growth rate increased with irradiance, following a hyperbolic relationship with the average irradiance (Eav). However, at irradiances higher than 450 µmol photons m−2 s−1, photo-inhibition was observed, with Fv/Fm values notably decreasing at irradiances above 1000 µmol photons m−2 s−1. To take account of this phenomenon, a growth model is proposed that considers the saturation constant modification (Ek) as a function of available irradiance. The data indicate that N. aff. pellucida is better adapted to low irradiances, below 300 µmol photons m−2 s−1. Regarding the biochemical composition, the highest content of lipids (~ 20%) and carbohydrates (~ 40%) was achieved at high irradiances (≥ 450 µmol photons m−2 s−1), while the highest protein content (> 8%) was found at low irradiances (≤ 200 µmol photons m−2 s−1). Elevated amounts of saturated fatty acids (SFA) (> 60%) were measured at high irradiances, while the highest content of unsaturated fatty acids (USFA) (> 35%) was found at low irradiances. Eicosapentaenoic acid (C20:5 n-3) (EPA) and arachidonic acid (C20:4 n-6) (ARA) were only detected at 200 µmol m−2 s−1 but not at higher irradiances. The results confirm the effects of irradiance and the cultivation mode on the growth and biochemical composition of N. aff. pellucida. The model is an important tool when using this valuable strain to produce compounds of biological interest.

Determination of fatty acids in Allium tuncelianum (Tunceli garlic) by gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC–FID)

Garlic has an important place in daily nutrition. It is consumed by people because of its antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties, and it is also known to be good for many diseases. Along with these properties of garlic, its fatty acid content is also important. The goal of this study is to determine the fatty acids in Allium tuncelianum (Tunceli garlic), which grows naturally in Tunceli, Turkey, by gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC–FID). Fifteen of 37 fatty acids studied were detected in Allium tuncelianum, and the primary fatty acids in the sample extracts were determined to be the polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) linoleic acid (C18:2n6c, 41.595%) and the monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) oleic acid (C18:1n9c, 33.302%). Small quantities of saturated fatty acids (SAFAs) were also present, including palmitic acid (C16:0, 11.739%), henoicosanoic acid (C21:0, 6.946%), and stearic acid (C18:0, 2.362%).

ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF OLEAGINOUS MARINE YEAST PRODUCING OF FATTY ACIDS

Because of the limitation of lipid sources from animal and plant, there are great interest searches to finding new alternative lipid sources such as microbial cells that can be used as a key player in different applications such as biodiesel production as well as pharmaceutical and food industries. Therefore, ten sediment and seawater samples were collected from different marine environments for oleaginous yeast isolation purposes. A total of 20 yeast isolates were obtained and screened to accumulate intracellular fatty acids using Nile red staining under a fluorescence microscope as well as Triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) dye at A485nm. Amongst all isolates, two yeast isolates namely C5, and L4 have exhibited the best results for cellular lipid content accumulation. They showed the highest potentiality of lipid accumulation from 14.3 to 15.1gl-1, respectively of dry mass and the percent of lipid content appeared from 25.4 to 28.2%, respectively when cultured on YPD medium at 25°C. Based on phenotypic and genotypic criteria these isolates were identified as Candida parapsilosis C5 and Cryptococcus albidus L4. The study of fatty acids profile composition of these isolates showed that linoleic acid (C18:2), gama-Linolenic acid (C18), oleic acid (C18:1), stearic acid (C18:0), and palmitic acid (C16:0) are the main fatty acids produced that similar to those present in plant oils. The main fatty acids obtained by both strains represent ≃76 % and 91% for isolate C5 and L4, respectively. Also, these strains displayed 68-70% of unsaturated fatty acids and produced an appropriate amount of saturated fatty acids ranged between 30.5 to 32 % of the total fatty acids make these strains a suitable solution to solve many global problems related to dietary supplements, diseases treatment, and energy renewable sources such as biodiesel production.

Development of reduced saturated fat cookie fillings using multicomponent oleogels

AbstractCookie fillings are typically composed of sugar (60%–80%) and fat (20%–40%). The fat in these fillings is known as shortening, which currently has high levels of saturated fatty acids (SFA) and, in some cases, trans fatty acids (TFA). This makes the nutritional profile of this product a reason for concern, especially considering that the target audience for cookies is children. This study thus aimed to replace the commercial shortening in these fillings with oleogels made of soybean oil (SB) and high oleic sunflower oil (SF) structured with candelilla wax (CLX), monoglycerides (MG), and hard fat (HF), in different concentrations ranging from 5%–10% of the total structuring content. The complete replacement of shortening with oleogel reduced the amount of TFA by 100% and the amount of SFA by 50%–80%. The quantities of MG and HF greatly influenced the structuring of the product because the higher the concentrations (≥3%), the better the formation of the structured network, with good aeration, greater hardness, and less oil loss, compared with the standard with shortening. The samples that achieved physical properties similar to those of the control sample were samples 3:3:3 and 1:4:5 (CLX:MG:HF). These showed similar oil loss at T0 (~4.5%), and microstructure before and after temperature oscillations and closer consistency (~400 gF/cm2) and adhesiveness (50 gF. s) to the RP (800 gF/cm2 and 75 gF. s). Although MG and HF are not good structuring elements alone as the CLX, they formed a network that is connected by hydrogen bonds with the sugar molecules that were resistant to stirring and thermal changes, which makes this system a potential replacement for shortenings in cookie fillings application.

Effect of dietary black soldier fly larvae meal on fatty acid composition of lipids and sn-2 position of triglycerides of marketable size gilthead sea bream fillets

Insects are an alternative protein source recently adopted in aquacultured carnivorous species. However, the replacement of marine ingredients with insect meal might cut down the n−3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) of fish fillet, a fraction of great interest for human nutrition. Recently, it has been shown that different animal species and the human species better absorb the dietary fatty acids esterified in the sn-2 position of the triglyceride (TG) than those contained in the sn-1 and sn-3 positions. Hence, the present paper aimed to evaluate in which extent replacing fishmeal with insect meal could alter not only the fillet fatty acid (FA) profile, but even the FA distribution inside the TGs. Specifically, three-hundred and sixty gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata L.) were randomly divided into four groups with three replicates each. The fish were fed for 120 days four isoenergetic, isolipidic and isoproteic diets where fishmeal was substituted by Hermetia illucens (HI) larvae meal. The inclusion levels were 0% (HI0), 9.2% (HI9), 18.4% (HI18) and 27.6% (HI27), corresponding to 0, 25, 50 and 75% of fishmeal substitution, respectively. At the end of the trial, 10 fish per group were analyzed for marketable traits, fillet color values and lipid composition. Dietary intervention did not affect any of the considered marketable traits and the fillet color. Major changes were observed in the FA profile of the fillet lipids. The fillets from fish fed HI18 and HI27 contained the highest amount of saturated fatty acids while their n-3 PUFA were significantly reduced in comparison with HI0 and HI9. Analogous variations were observed in the FA composition of the TG fraction. On the contrary, dietary HI did not reduce the overall n-3 PUFA positioned in the sn-2 of TG, nor eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) percentage. In conclusion, dietary HI inclusion did not substantially modify the presence of important fatty acids for human nutrition (i.e., EPA and DHA) in the sn-2 position of the fillet triglycerides, increasing the chances to be better assimilated and absorbed by humans.

Cultivated and Wild Juvenile Thick-Lipped Grey Mullet, Chelon labrosus: A Comparison from a Nutritional Point of View.

Simple SummaryThe thick-lipped grey mullet (Chelon labrosus) has good potential for aquaculture diversification in Europe. However, research studies about this species are scarce, particularly focusing on the nutritional attributes of wild and cultivated thick-lipped grey mullets that might help to optimize its feeding regime. In order to determine the nutritional composition of thick-lipped grey mullet juveniles, wild and cultivated specimens were collected and compared. To do so, the liver fatty acids, muscle proximate composition, fatty acids and amino acids were analyzed. The wild specimens had higher levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids and a higher content of eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) acids than the farmed specimens. Furthermore, all the amino acid scores were above 100% compared to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/World Health Organization (FAO/WHO) standard. This study provides new knowledge and contributes to understanding the nutritional attributes of wild and cultured C. labrosus and helps to design diets according to their nutritional demands.The thick-lipped grey mullet (Chelon labrosus) is a nominee fish species for aquaculture diversification in Spain because it is an omnivore and euryhaline species, but limited knowledge about the nutritional attributes of this species is available. This study aimed to characterize the chemical composition of wild and cultured fish. The muscle proximate composition, and fatty acid and amino acid profiles were assessed. The cultivated specimens showed a higher lipid content and lower protein and ash contents compared with the wild specimens. The predominant tissue fatty acids in both the wild and cultivated fish were palmitic acid (16:0), oleic acid (18:1n-9) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3). A higher content of arachidonic acid (ARA, 20:4n-6), eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5n-3) and DHA were detected in the muscle of wild mullets, while the fish supplied with commercial pellets showed higher quantities of monounsaturated fatty acids, and lower quantities of saturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Regarding PUFAs, n-3 fatty acids were predominant in wild mullets, while n-6 and n-9 were more abundant in farmed fish. In terms of amino acid composition, except for histidine in wild specimens, the amino acid amounts were higher than the FAO/WHO standard. In conclusion, C. labrosus may contribute to improving the dietary intake of highly polyunsaturated n-3 fatty acids, with a benefit to human health, owing to that fact that a 100-g fillet portion of cultivated and wild C. labrosus can provide 770 mg and 1160 mg of EPA and DHA, respectively, which exceeds the 250 mg dietary daily intake recommended by the FAO/WHO.

The study of the fatty acid composition of common lilac flowers of “Madame Lemoine” variety

An important place in human nutrition is occupied by omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids (FA). They have different effects on the human body and play a significant role in the appearance and the course of some diseases (for example, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, cancer, obesity, etc.).&#x0D; The aim. To study the qualitative composition and the quantitative content of fatty acids in Common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) flowers of “Madame Lemoine” variety.&#x0D; Materials and methods. The fatty acid composition was studied by gas chromatography based on the formation of methyl esters of fatty acids and their subsequent determination.&#x0D; Results and discussion. The presence and the quantitative content of 15 fatty acids have been determined. Among them, 13 FA have been identified, namely 6 saturated fatty acids and 7 unsaturated fatty acids. The total amount of saturated fatty acids (54.65 %) significantly predominates over unsaturated fatty acids (34.81 %). Palmitic acid dominates among saturated FA (39.83 %). Linoleic acid has the highest percent among unsaturated FA (13.75 %).&#x0D; Conclusions. For the first time the composition of fatty acids in Common Lilac flowers of “Madame Lemoine” variety has been studied. The raw material accumulates saturated fatty acids in a significant number. Palmitic acid (C 16 : 0) – 39.83 % and linoleic acid (C 18 : 2) – 13.75 % are the dominant acids

Fatty acid composition, enzyme inhibitory effect, antioxidant and anticancer activity of extract from Saponaria prostrata WILLD. subsp. anatolica HEDGE

This study attempts to evaluate the antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and anticancer properties as well as fatty acid compositions of endemic Saponaria prostrata WILLD. subsp. anatolica HEDGE. The gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS) was used to determine the fatty acid content of methanol: dichloromethane extract from S. prostrata subsp. anatolica (SPA). Enzymatic activity was measured against acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase and α-glucosidase. DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) free radical scavenging activity and Ferric reducing antioxidant power assay (FRAP) were conducted to antioxidant properties. The anticancer effect of SPA on human MCF-7 breast cancer and human HCT116 colorectal cancer cell line was evaluated by WST-1 cell viability assay, colony formation assay and wound healing assay. In addition, human VEGF Elisa method was used to determine the anti-angiogenic effect, and the quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) method on p53, Bax and Bcl-2 mRNA levels were used to evaluate apoptosis. While high amounts of palmitic acid (40.8%), linoleic acid (17.75%) and α-linolenic acid (16.84%) were detected in the SPA, the total amount of unsaturated fatty acid (51.34%) was higher than the total amount of saturated fatty acid (48.66%). SPA displayed the most promising acetylcholinesterase (AChE), butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) and α-glycosidase (AG) inhibitory activities (AChE: IC50: 18.03 µg/mL, BuChE: IC50: 44.24 µg/mL and AG: IC50: 210.85 µg/mL). The half maximum inhibitory concentration (IC50) of SPA in MCF-7 and HCT116 cells was determined as 259.79 µg/mL and 97.24 µg/mL, respectively. In addition, it was determined that SPA suppresses colony formation and wound closure, and suppresses angiogenesis as well as triggering apoptosis at a significant level. It is true that endemic S. prostrata subsp. anatolica is a potential source of functional food ingredients, but more analytical and in vivo experiments are needed to explore further secondary metabolite diversity and pharmacological properties.

Anopheles coluzzii stearoyl-CoA desaturase is essential for adult female survival and reproduction upon blood feeding.

Vitellogenesis and oocyte maturation require anautogenous female Anopheles mosquitoes to obtain a bloodmeal from a vertebrate host. The bloodmeal is rich in proteins that are readily broken down into amino acids in the midgut lumen and absorbed by the midgut epithelial cells where they are converted into lipids and then transported to other tissues including ovaries. The stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD) plays a pivotal role in this process by converting saturated (SFAs) to unsaturated (UFAs) fatty acids; the latter being essential for maintaining cell membrane fluidity amongst other housekeeping functions. Here, we report the functional and phenotypic characterization of SCD1 in the malaria vector mosquito Anopheles coluzzii. We show that RNA interference (RNAi) silencing of SCD1 and administration of sterculic acid (SA), a small molecule inhibitor of SCD1, significantly impact on the survival and reproduction of female mosquitoes following blood feeding. Microscopic observations reveal that the mosquito thorax is quickly filled with blood, a phenomenon likely caused by the collapse of midgut epithelial cell membranes, and that epithelial cells are depleted of lipid droplets and oocytes fail to mature. Transcriptional profiling shows that genes involved in protein, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism and immunity-related genes are the most affected by SCD1 knock down (KD) in blood-fed mosquitoes. Metabolic profiling reveals that these mosquitoes exhibit increased amounts of saturated fatty acids and TCA cycle intermediates, highlighting the biochemical framework by which the SCD1 KD phenotype manifests as a result of a detrimental metabolic syndrome. Accumulation of SFAs is also the likely cause of the potent immune response observed in the absence of infection, which resembles an auto-inflammatory condition. These data provide insights into mosquito bloodmeal metabolism and lipid homeostasis and could inform efforts to develop novel interventions against mosquito-borne diseases.

Milk composition of white rhinoceros over lactation and comparison with other Perissodactyla.

The proximate composition of milk from fifteen free-ranging white rhinoceroses at different lactation stages is reported with detailed analysis of fatty acid composition and minerals. Lactose is the main component at 7.93 ± 0.53%, followed by 0.93 ± 0.19% protein, 1.76 ± 0.39% fat, 0.40 ± 0.18% ash, 0.05 ± 0.01% glucose, and 0.04 ± 0.02% non protein nitrogen The interindividual variation of all the components is high, showing no trend of change over lactation. The K and P content decreased over lactation. The fatty acid composition of rhinoceros milk is characteristic with a high saturated fatty acids content of 62%-84%, of which the medium chain fatty acids form the major portion. The C10:0, C12:0, C16:0, and C18:1c9 are the major fatty acids in the milk fat. The results are compared with the two other Perissodactylae families, the Equidae and Tapiridae. Differences in gross composition are small, but the milk of the Rhinocerotidae have the lowest gross energy, while the milk fats consist of the highest amounts of saturated fatty acids, while the low levels of C16:1c9 and C18:1c9 indicate the lowest mammary Δ9-desaturase activity.