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ArticleNutrients2024

Exploring Lectin Bioactivity and Total Phenolic Compounds in Kiwifruit (

Raquel Rodrigues, Maria Eduardo Figueira, Rosa Direito, Andreia Bento-Silva, Ricardo Boavida Ferreira, Ana Cristina Ribeiro

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Raquel RodriguesFaculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal.
Maria Eduardo FigueiraFaculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-1561-6858
Rosa DireitoLaboratory of Systems Integration Pharmacology, Clinical and Regulatory Science, Research Institute for Medicines, Universidade de Lisboa (iMed.ULisboa), Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-4143-4302
Andreia Bento-SilvaFaculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-3047-0586
Ricardo Boavida FerreiraLinking Landscape, Environment, Agriculture and Food (LEAF), Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-5027-7564
Ana Cristina RibeiroFaculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-9555-5735

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Abstract

backgroundThe consumption of kiwifruit (

objectivesThe objective of this work was to evaluate and identify the phenolic compounds in this variety of kiwifruit, as well as to investigate the lectin activity and the potential dietary benefits of this combination.

methodsThis study quantified and identified total phenolic compounds and flavonoids in a kiwifruit extract using HPLC-DAD-MS/MS, and assessed their antioxidant activity through the DPPH method.

resultsNovel lectin activity was also investigated, with polypeptide characterization and glycoprotein profiling performed. The affinity of lectins for glycans was evaluated using a hemagglutination inhibition assay. Results indicated that kiwifruit lectins bind to glycoreceptors on tumor cell membranes, with a specific affinity for sialic acid, an important glycan in tumor-associated glycomic aberrations.

conclusionsThese findings suggest that the bioactive components of kiwifruit may offer multiple health benefits through a synergistic effect.

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ActinidiaAntioxidantsFruitPhenolsPlant ExtractsChromatography, High Pressure LiquidFlavonoidsHumansLectinsPlant LectinsTandem Mass SpectrometryAntioxidantsFlavonoidsLectinsPhenolsPlant ExtractsPlant LectinsActinidia deliciosa var. Haywardbioactivitieskiwifruitlectinsphenolic compounds

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