Ethanol and supercritical fluid extracts of hemp seed (Cannabis sativa L.) increase gene expression of antioxidant enzymes in HepG2 cells
Sunghyun Hong,Kandhasamy Sowndhararajan,Tae-Woo Joo,Chan-Mook Lim,Haeme Cho,Songmun Kim,Gur-Yoo Kim,Jin-Woo Jhoo +7 more
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The gene expression of antioxidant enzymes by hemp seed extracts in human hepatoma (HepG2) cells is determined by studying the activity of these enzymes in response to the presence or absence of polypeptide A in hepatoma cells.About:
This article is published in Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction.The article was published on 2015-06-01 and is currently open access. It has received 25 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Superoxide dismutase.read more
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Hempseed in food industry: Nutritional value, health benefits, and industrial applications
TL;DR: The chemical composition, nutritional value, and potential health benefits of hempseed, as researched via in vitro and in vivo trials were compared and the latest processing methods developed to improve these properties were compared.
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Cannabinoids in cancer treatment: Therapeutic potential and legislation
TL;DR: Understanding how cannabinoids are able to regulate essential cellular processes involved in tumorigenesis, such as progression through the cell cycle, cell proliferation and cell death, as well as the interactions between cannabinoids and the immune system, are crucial for improving existing and developing new therapeutic approaches for cancer patients.
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Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of cannabinoids from Cannabis sativa L.
TL;DR: In this article, the effect of ethanol as co-solvent was investigated for supercritical carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) extraction of four different Cannabis sativa L. strains with variable cannabinoids initial content.
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Chemical composition and nutraceutical properties of hempseed: an ancient food with actual functional value
Giuseppina Crescente,Simona Piccolella,Assunta Esposito,Monica Scognamiglio,Antonio Fiorentino,Severina Pacifico +5 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide a detailed and updated background for research on seeds of this niche crop, pointing out the chemistry and bioactivity of their phytochemicals, and highlight it is an inestimable source of health promoting ingredients.
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Hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.) Extract: Anti-Microbial Properties, Methods of Extraction, and Potential Oral Delivery
TL;DR: Novel advances in technologies designed to use nano-carriers for oral delivery of cannabinoids are introduced with the goal to highlight the latest developments in hemp extract processing and delivery.
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