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ArticleJournal of the science of food and agriculture2026

Effect of post-harvest ultrasound treatment on phytochemical enhancement in Gynura procumbens leaves and their protection against oxidative stress-induced muscle atrophy.

Taemin Jeong, Seonghwa Hong, Jeehye Sung, Heon-Sang Jeong, Hana Lee, Junsoo Lee

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Article in Journal of the science of food and agriculture, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Taemin JeongDepartment of Food Science and Biotechnology, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea.
Seonghwa HongDepartment of Food Science and Biotechnology, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea.
Jeehye SungDepartment of Food Science and Biotechnology, Gyeongkuk National University, Andong, Korea.
Heon-Sang JeongDepartment of Food Science and Biotechnology, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0349-4483
Hana LeeDepartment of Food Science and Biotechnology, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4059-4195
Junsoo LeeDepartment of Food Science and Biotechnology, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5557-4229

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National Research Foundation of Korea funded by the Ministry of Education (RS-2024-00450823)
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Abstract

backgroundGynura procumbens is a medicinal plant widely recognized for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Despite its traditional use in Southeast Asia, its potential role in promoting muscle health has not been thoroughly investigated. Sarcopenia, characterized by the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength during aging, remains a significant public health concern with limited therapeutic options. This study aimed to enhance the phytochemical content of G. procumbens leaves through ultrasound treatment and to evaluate the biological effects of treated extracts on muscle atrophy in a C2C12 myoblast and myotube model.

resultsUltrasound treatment for 10 min significantly increased the activities of catalase, peroxidase, phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, and tyrosine ammonia-lyase. These enzymatic changes were associated with elevated levels of phenolic acids and flavonoids, including quercetin, rutin, and kaempferol. The 10 min ultrasound-treated G. procumbens (UTGP) extract enhanced cell viability under oxidative stress conditions and promoted the expression of myogenic differentiation markers in C2C12 cells. Targeted and untargeted metabolomics analyses confirmed the accumulation of key bioactive compounds and their strong correlation with muscle-protective activities.

conclusionsUltrasound treatment is an effective postharvest strategy to enhance the phytochemical profile and functional properties of G. procumbens. The 10 min UTGP extract demonstrated significant potential for preventing muscle atrophy by improving cellular antioxidant capacity and promoting muscle differentiation. These findings provide a scientific basis for the development of G. procumbens-based functional foods or nutraceuticals targeting age-related muscle loss. © 2025 The Author(s). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.

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AsteraceaeMuscular AtrophyPhytochemicalsPlant ExtractsAnimalsAntioxidantsCatalaseCell LineHumansMiceMyoblastsOxidative StressPhenylalanine Ammonia-LyasePlant LeavesUltrasonic WavesAntioxidantsCatalasePhenylalanine Ammonia-LyasePhytochemicalsPlant ExtractsGynura procumbensmetabolomicsmuscle atrophysarcopeniaultrasound

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PMCPMC12872237

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