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    Anacardium plants: chemical, nutritional composition and biotechnological applications
    (MDPI, 2019-09) Salehi, B.; Gultekin-Ozgueven, M.; Kırkın, Celale; Ozcelik, B.; Bezerra Morais-Braga, M. F.; Pereira Carneiro, J. N.; Bezerra, C. F.; da Silva, T. G.; Melo Coutinho, H. D.; Amina, B.; Armstrong, L.; Selamoglu, Z.; Sevindik, M.; Yousaf, Z.; Sharifi-Rad, J.; Muddathir, A. M.; Devkota, H. P.; Martorell, M.; Jugran, A. K.; Martins, N.; Cho, W. C.; Gastronomy and Culinary Arts; KIRKIN, Celale
    Anacardium plants are native to the American tropical regions, and Anacardium occidentale L. (cashew tree) is the most recognized species of the genus. These species contain rich secondary metabolites in their leaf and shoot powder, fruits and other parts that have shown diverse applications. This review describes the habitat and cultivation of Anacardium species, phytochemical and nutritional composition, and their industrial food applications. Besides, we also discuss the secondary metabolites present in Anacardium plants which display great antioxidant and antimicrobial effects. These make the use of Anacardium species in the food industry an interesting approach to the development of green foods.
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    Antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer effects of anacardium plants: An ethnopharmacological perspective
    (Frontiers Media, 2020-06-12) Salehi, B.; Gultekin-Ozguven, M.; Kırkın, Celale; Ozcelik, B.; Morais-Braga, M. F. B.; Carneiro, J. N. P.; Bezerra, C. F.; Silva, T. G. D.; Coutinho, H. D. M.; Amina, B.; Armstrong, L.; Selamoglu, Z.; Sevindik, M.; Yousaf, Z.; Sharifi-Rad, J.; Muddathir, A. M.; Devkota, H. P.; Martorell, M.; Jugran, A. K.; Cho, W. C.; Martins, N.; Gastronomy and Culinary Arts; KIRKIN, Celale
    Anacardiumplants have received increasing recognition due to its nutritional and biological properties. A number of secondary metabolites are present in its leaves, fruits, and other parts of the plant. Among the diverseAnacardiumplants' bioactive effects, their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer activities comprise those that have gained more attention. Thus, the present article aims to review the Anacardium plants' biological effects. A special emphasis is also given to their pharmacological and clinical efficacy, which may trigger further studies on their therapeutic properties with clinical trials.
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    Glycyrrhiza genus: Enlightening phytochemical components for pharmacological and health-promoting abilities
    (Hindawi Limited, 2021-07-26) Sharifi-Rad, J.; Quispe, C.; Herrera-Bravo, J.; Belén, L. H.; Kaur, R.; Kregiel, D.; Uprety, Y.; Beyatli, A.; Yeskaliyeva, B.; Kırkın, Celale; Özçelik, B.; Sen, S.; Acharya, K.; Sharopov, F.; Cruz-Martins, N.; Kumar, M.; Razis, A. F. A.; Sunusi, U.; Kamal, R. M.; Shaheen, S.; Suleria, H. A. R.; Gastronomy and Culinary Arts; KIRKIN, Celale
    The Glycyrrhiza genus, generally well-known as licorice, is broadly used for food and medicinal purposes around the globe. The genus encompasses a rich pool of bioactive molecules including triterpene saponins (e.g., glycyrrhizin) and flavonoids (e.g., liquiritigenin, liquiritin). This genus is being increasingly exploited for its biological effects such as antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and cytotoxic activities. The species Glycyrrhiza glabra L. and the compound glycyrrhizin (glycyrrhizic acid) have been studied immensely for their effect on humans. The efficacy of the compound has been reported to be significantly higher on viral hepatitis and immune deficiency syndrome. This review provides up-to-date data on the most widely investigated Glycyrrhiza species for food and medicinal purposes, with special emphasis on secondary metabolites' composition and bioactive effects.