Macamides and their synthetic analogs: Evaluation of in vitro FAAH inhibition
摘要:
Maca (Lepidium meyenii), a traditional food crop of the Peruvian Andes is now widely touted as a dietary supplement. Among the various chemical constituents isolated from the plant are a unique series of non-polar, long-chain fatty acid N-benzylamides known as macamides. We have synthesized 11 of the 19 reported macamides and have tested each as potential inhibitors of the human enzyme, fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH). The five most potent macamides were FAAH inhibitors (IC50 = 10-17 mu M). These amides were derivatives of oleic, linoleic and linolenic acids and benzylamine or 3-methoxybenzylamine. Of the three compounds evaluated in a pre-incubation time study, two macamides were not irreversible inhibitors of FAAH. The third, a carbamate structurally related to macamides, was shown to be an irreversible inhibitor of FAAH (IC50 = 0.153 mu M). (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
COMPOSITIONS OF ATOMIZED OR LYOPHILIZED MACA (Lepidium meyenii) EXTRACTS AND ATOMIZED OR LYOPHILIZED YACON (Smallanthus sanchifolius) EXTRACTS AS ADJUVANTS IN THE TREATMENT OF DIFFERENT CONDITIONS
申请人:GONZALES RENGIFO Gustavo Francisco
公开号:US20090280203A1
公开(公告)日:2009-11-12
The present invention refers to compositions of atomized or lyophilized extracts of selected maca hypocotyls of the red and black variety and atomized or lyophilized parts of the yacon plant selected from leaves and roots. The invention also refers to the methods to prepare such compositions using aqueous or hydroalcoholic extraction processes. Likewise, as novel element of the maca hypocotyls extraction process is the selection of the batches of maca hypocotyls having a pH of less than 5.5, which have better biological activity than those with a greater pH. The compositions of the invention are useful in the treatment of different conditions and diseases.
AROMATIC ALKAMIDES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF IN TASTE MODULATION
申请人:INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
公开号:US20220202052A1
公开(公告)日:2022-06-30
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Lepidium meyenii
extract, as well as aromatic alkamides thereof are described for use in compositions and methods for improving the taste of a consumable containing a component having an astringent, bitter or off-taste.