Vibrational spectra and theoretical calculations of a natural pentacyclic triterpene alcool isolated from Mucuna pruriens
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DOI: 10.1007/s11224-019-01431-9
Abstract: Nematode control is a significant problem in agriculture industry all over the world. The control is often made with the use of toxic chemicals which can bring detrimental effect to humans, animals, and the environment.… read more here.
Keywords: mucuna pruriens; vibrational spectra; theoretical calculations; pentacyclic triterpene ... See more keywords
Physical properties of Irvingia gabonensis, Detarium microcapum, Mucuna pruriens and Brachystegia eurycoma seeds
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04885
Abstract: A culinary enhancer is a substance that enhances the flavor and other properties of soups, stews and foods. Normally in flour form, culinary enhancers are used to enhance the proximate composition, viscosity, flavor and some… read more here.
Keywords: brachystegia eurycoma; physical properties; irvingia gabonensis; detarium microcapum ... See more keywords
Functionalization of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Mucuna pruriens and its antibacterial activity
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DOI: 10.1016/j.surfin.2020.100521
Abstract: Abstract Microbial infection prevalence has increased by several folds in the past decade due to the origination of multidrug resistance. The current investigation is dedicated to evaluating the antibacterial potential of Mucuna pruriens seed extract… read more here.
Keywords: seed; zno nps; oxide nanoparticles; zinc oxide ... See more keywords
Docking, thermodynamics and molecular dynamics (MD) studies of a non-canonical protease inhibitor, MP-4, from Mucuna pruriens
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-18733-9
Abstract: Sequence and structural homology suggests that MP-4 protein from Mucuna pruriens belongs to Kunitz-type protease inhibitor family. However, biochemical assays showed that this protein is a poor inhibitor of trypsin. To understand the basis of… read more here.
Keywords: protease inhibitor; temperature; molecular dynamics; thermodynamics ... See more keywords
Inducing mutations through γ-irradiation in seeds of Mucuna pruriens for developing high L-DOPA-yielding genotypes
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DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2016.1254832
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: To develop elite genotypes in Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC with high L-DOPA (L-3, 4 dihydroxyphenylalanine) yields, with non-itching characteristics and better adaptability by applying γ-irradiation. Molecular and chemical analysis was performed for screening… read more here.
Keywords: irradiation; analysis; high dopa; irradiation seeds ... See more keywords
Seed extract of Thai Mucuna pruriens reduced male reproductive damage in rats induced by chronic stress
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DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2022.2034896
Abstract: Abstract Context Thai Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. var. pruriens (Fabaceae) (TMP) is known to enrich reproduction but preventive effects on stress related adverse reproductive parameters are not documented. Objective This study investigates the protective property… read more here.
Keywords: seed extract; thai mucuna; mucuna pruriens; seed ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Hypotensive and Antihypertensive Effects of Velvet Bean (Mucuna pruriens L.) Hydrolysates
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DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2016.0080
Abstract: Abstract Hypertension could cause significant worldwide health problems that affect 15–20% of all adults; according to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, about 29% of the adult population in the United States are hypertensive. Recent… read more here.
Keywords: pruriens protein; antihypertensive effects; hypotensive antihypertensive; mucuna pruriens ... See more keywords
Symbionts in Mucuna pruriens stimulate plant performance through nitrogen fixation and improved phosphorus acquisition
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DOI: 10.1093/jpe/rtaa098
Abstract: South Africa is mainly dominated by savanna and grasslands ecosystems which have been previously reported to be acidic and nutrient deficient, specifically with regard to phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N). Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC, commonly… read more here.
Keywords: nitrogen; plant; carbon costs; deficiency ... See more keywords
Plant growth promotion and suppression of charcoal‐rot fungus (Macrophomina phaseolina) in velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens L.) by root nodule bacteria
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DOI: 10.1111/jph.12581
Abstract: Abstract Root‐nodulating bacteria are intimate associates of legumes. From a pool of rhizobia isolated from root nodules of Mucuna pruriens (Velvet bean/Kaunch), RMP66 and BMP17 were found to be capable of promoting siderophore and IAA… read more here.
Keywords: velvet bean; plant growth; growth promotion; suppression charcoal ... See more keywords
Androgenic and Anabolic Possibilities of Mucuna Pruriens
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DOI: 10.12691/jfnr-5-12-7
Abstract: Mucuna pruriens is an Indian legume composed by high amounts of proteins and carbohydrates and small concentration of lipids. It has been used ethnopharmacologically as hipoglicemic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, hypolipidemic and mainly to Parkinson Disease treatment.… read more here.
Keywords: mucuna pruriens; anabolic possibilities; androgenic anabolic; possibilities mucuna ... See more keywords
Variations in the trnHpsbA region of Mucuna pruriens L. (DC.) varieties of India: an insight on intraspecific diversity
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DOI: 10.18805/ijare.a-5182
Abstract: Mucuna pruriens is a nutritionally and pharmaceutically important underutilized legume belonging to genus Mucuna of Leguminosae family. Extensive intraspecific diversity and adverse morphological features among the members have led to taxonomical confusions in the species.… read more here.
Keywords: mucuna pruriens; trnhpsba region; intraspecific diversity; diversity ... See more keywords