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New insights into the bioactive polysaccharides, proteins, and triterpenoids isolated from bitter melon (Momordica charantia) and their relevance for nutraceutical and food application: A review by Awa Fanny Massounga Bora; Kouadio Jean Eric-Parfait Kouame; Xiaodong Li; Lu Liu; Yue Pan is a Materials Science article available to read on EtoBox.

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The recent trend in infectious diseases and chronic disorders has dramatically increased consumers' interest in functional foods. As a result, the research of bioactive ingredients with potential for nutraceutical and food application has rapidly become a topic of interest. In this optic, the plant Momordica charantia (M. charantia) has recently attracted the most attention owing to its numerous biological properties including anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancers among others. However, the current literature on M. charantia has mainly been concerned with the plant extract while little is known on the specific bioactive compounds responsible for the plant's health benefits. Hence, the present review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the recent research progress on bioactives isolated from M. charantia, focusing on polysaccharides, proteins, and triterpenoids. Thus, this review provides an up-to-date account of the different extraction methods used to isolate M. charantia bioactives. In addition, the structural features and biological properties are presented. Moreover, this review discusses the current and promising applications of M. charantia bioa

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Author

Awa Fanny Massounga Bora; Kouadio Jean Eric-Parfait Kouame; Xiaodong Li; Lu Liu; Yue Pan

Publisher

Elsevier BV

Published

2023

Language

EN

Field

Materials Science (Physical Sciences)