Antioxidant Herbs Supplementation Inhibits Endometriosis Extension in Mice

Background: Increased oxidative stress causes inflammation and increases angiogenesis. It presumed to promote the proliferation of endometriosis tissue. Kebar grass (Biophytum petersianum) and other herbs such as green tea and Cucumis melo, which contain high antioxidants, are expected to decrease oxidative stress, inflammation, angiogenesis, and reduced endometriosis implants.Objective: To investigate the effects of Kebar grass, green tea, and Cucumis melo to malondialdehyde serum, tumor necrosis factor alpha, and vascular endothelial growth factor expression, and the area of the endometriotic implants.Methods: Twenty-eight mice were divided into four groups, i.e., the first group of endometriosis mice was given Kebar grass extract; the second group was assigned green tea extract, the third group was given the combination of Cucumis melo extract–gliadin, and the last containing the untreated endometriosis mice as the control. Each treatment was given for 14 days. The data of MDA serum level, the area of the endometriotic implants, TNF-α, and VEGF expression were collected and analyzed.Results: The MDA serum levels of the groups treated with Kebar grass extract, green tea extract, and Cucumis melo extract – gliadin were significantly lower (p=0.001) than the control group. TNF-α expression of the groups provided with each treatment also lower than the control groups (p=0.002). However, only the administration of the Cucumis melo extract–gliadin resulted in lower VEGF expression compare with the control (p=0.017). Finally, the area of the endometriotic implants of the mice models administered with each treatment was smaller than the control group (p=0.003).Conclusion: Kebar grass as well as green tea and Cucumis melo–gliadin inhibits endometriotic implants extension by decreasing MDA serum and TNF-α expression

Antioxidant activity of melon fruit peel extracts / Sarini Ahmad Wakid and Hamira Azrin Harun

The present study was conducted to evaluate the antioxidant activity of peel extract from three types of melon, Cucumis melo var cantalupensis, Cucumis melo var inodorus and Citrullus lanatus in family Curcurbitaceae. The extract was prepared with methanol respectively. 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay were used to study their antioxidant activity. The extracts were compared with commercial antioxidant, butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). The highest scavenging effect from peel extract was presented by Cucumis melo var inodorus with the value of 52.7 ± 9.1μg/ml (IC50 = 4.61). BHT showed the lowest IC50 value 1.71 with the scavenging activity 90.0 ± 1.7μg/ml. Low IC50 value will indicates the strong ability of the extracts to act as DPPH scavenger

Use of random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) in differentiation of selected species of Cucumis grown in Southern India

Cucumis sativus (Cucumber), Cucumis melo var. acidulus (Vellari) and C. melo var. momordica (Snapmelon) are three species which are widely cultivated in India as vegetable crops. These species are distinguished based on leaf, hypanthium and fruit characteristics; however, large variation in morphological and fruit traits has been observed in different populations. A combination of morphological and random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis were carried out in these species to have a better understanding of the taxonomy. RAPD analysis of genomic DNA revealed that polymorphism with OPBE, OPBF primer series and banding pattern of OPBE-18, OPBF-03 and OPBF-15 were able to distinguish between C. sativus, C. melo var. acidulus and C. melo var. momordica.Key words: Cucumis sativus, Cucumis melo var. acidulus, Cucumis melo var. momordica, random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD)

Antioxidant and toxicity studies of fruit peel extracts / Hamira Azrin Harun

In this study, the peel extracts of species from family Curcurbitacea that included Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis, Cucumis melo var. inodorus and Citrullus lanatus were investigated on their total phenolic content using Folin-Ciocalteau method, DPPH radical scavenging activity and toxicity. Methanol was used as the extracting solvents of each extracts. All of the three extracts exhibited the ability to scavenge free radicals. The highest scavenging effect was presented by methanolic extract of Cucumis melo var. inodorus (IC 50 =4.61) which was corresponding to its highest total phenolic content (64.2 ± 0.10 μg GAE/ml). Meanwhile, the lethality concentration presented by each extracts was less than IO μ1/ml. The results of this study indicate that methanol provided good extraction but at the same time might interfered the toxicity level presented by each extract

Sendrá el tenor de sólidos solubles totales de los frutos de cucumis melo influenciado por carlavirus?

Melão; Cucumis melo; Insetos; Mosca-Branca; Bemisia tabaci; Teor de sólido

Origin, distribution and systematics of culinary cucumber (Cucumis melo subsp. agrestis var. conomon)

The non-dessert or culinary forms of C. melo are a distinct group distributed and adapted well essentially under humid tropics of Southern India. Culinary cucumber or vegetable cucumber (Cucumis melo subsp. agrestis var. conomon) belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae, genus Cucumis, species melo, subspecies agrestis and variety conomon. In English, it is popularly called as Mangaluru cucumber, Oriental pickling melon, Japanese pickling melon, golden melon, culinary melon, Indian yellow cucumber, yellow cucumber, lemon cucumber, and so on. Although much of the information about culinary cucumber calls them cucumbers they are not cucumbers! They are actually a part of the so called “conomon” group of melons (Cucumis melo). Traditionally the conomon melons have been used in the Far East for pickling. Culinary cucumbers have a special feature that the fruits can be stored up to 8-10 months without losing their freshness. They can be stored for many weeks by hanging them from the ceiling, firmly bound by thin coconut fibre ropes. This ethnic vegetable is used for preparation of various culinary items. Even seeds are used for preparation of juice against dyspepsia. In this review article, the aspects about the family to which culinary cucumber belongs, genus Cucumis, origin and distribution of the genus Cucumis, domestication of melons (Cucumis melo), intraspecific classification of Cucumis melo, genetic diversity in melons, crossability among Cucumis species, and among Cucumis melo subspecies, origin and distribution of culinary cucumber, uses, nutritional value, medicinal properties, evaluation of germplasm, high yielding varieties, cultivation aspects, have been discussed. Understanding the evolutionary history and domestication process, increases the possibility for better exploiting the genetic diversity for cultivar development. Its storage trait can be transferred to muskmelon by adopting a suitable breeding method. The local landraces or varieties which are highly tolerant to high temperature, drought, pests and diseases in summer, can also be employed as a useful breeding material

Efek Ekstrak Melon (Cucumis Melo) Dan Gliadinterhadap Kadar Hb Dan Hbco Tikus Wistar Jantan Yang Dipapar Asap Rokok

The exposure of cigarette smoke produce CO bond in hemoglobin. Melon (Cucumis melo) and gliadin contains of antioxidants that prevent tissue damage. The aim of this study was to analyze the difference of hemoglobin and carboxyhemoglobin concentration in male Wistar rats were exposed to cigarette smoke and had been treated melon extract (Cucumis melo) and gliadin. The study was a laboratory experimental design, using Post Test Control Group Design Research and RAL method (Complete Randomize Design). The sample in this study were 25 male Wistar rats aged 3 months. The research was divided into 5 groups with 5 different treatment : control group, the treatment group were given exposure to cigarette smoke, the treatment group were given of cigarette smoke exposure and melon extract (Cucumis melo) and gliadin dose of 3 IU / day, 4.5 IU / day, and 9 IU / day.The subject were divided into 5 groups each treated for 28 day. The sample size used Federer formula. The collection of data was obtained from the results of laboratory tests to hemoglobin and Carboxyhemoglobin. Hb and HbCO data collected and analyzed by Manova test at 95% confidence level. The results showed significant difference in average Hb and HbCO concentration (p-value = 0.000) between male Wistar rats treated and not treated with melon extract (Cucumis melo) and gliadin. Melon extract has an effect on the decline of HbCO concentration due to exposure to cigarette smoke

How can protected cropping ensure an export supply of high quality melons in the tropics?

Queensland production of melons (Cucumis melo L.), typically rockmelon and honeydew fruits, is seasonal and practiced entirely outdoors

Phenological characteristics of the invasive weed Cucumis melo

Phenology is the study of periodic biological events. The time of weed appearance, growth and reproduction are very important for decisions on invasive weed management. Cucumis melo is an annual invasive weed of soybean fields in the north of Iran that reproduces and spreads predominately through seed production. In order to study the phenology of wild melon was conducted an experiment in CRD at Research Farm of Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Iran, during 2012. Seeds first germinated after 10 days of planting, as soon as optimal soil temperatures were achieved. The weed exhibited monoecious tendencies, with production of male flowers rapidly followed by production of both male and female flowers on the same vine. Cucumis melo exhibited prolific fruit production, until senescence occurred at 75 and 92 days after establishment. First fruit formation was observed between 40 and 49 days after emergence, depending on temperature. To complete growth cycle, of Cucumis melo required about 448 and 733 degree days, respectively for late of May and 8 of June. The weed produced a maximum of 100 fruits/plant, but an average plant typically produced 48 fruits/plant. The seed number and seed weight was on average about 190 seeds/fruit and 0.55 g per 100 seeds, respectively. The results indicated that wild melon could produce a lot of fruits and seeds within a growth period of about 75 and 92 days.Keywords: Growth, monoecious plants, reproduction, wild melonPhänologische Eigenschaften der invasiven Unkrautart Cucumis meloZusammenfassungDie Phänologie befasst sich mit wiederkehrenden biologischen Abläufen. Auflauf, Wachstum und Samenproduktion invasiver Arten sind wichtig für Bekämpfungsentscheidungen. Cucumis melo ist eine einjährige, invasive Unkrautart, die im Norden Irans im Sojabohnenanbau vorkommt und sich vorwiegend durch Samenproduktion vermehrt und ausbreitet. Untersuchungen zur Phänologie dieser Unkrautart wurden 2012 auf der Versuchsstation der Gorgan Universität im Iran durchgeführt. Das Auflaufen erfolgte von Anfang bis Mitte Mai nach Erreichen optimaler Bodentemperaturen. Die Unkrautart zeigte monözische Tendenzen indem sowohl männliche als auch weibliche Blüten an einer Pflanze ausgebildet wurden. Cucumis melo zeigt eine starke Fruchtentwicklung bis zum Beginn der Seneszens nach etwa 75 Tagen nach der Keimung. In Abhängigkeit von der Temperatur wurde die erste Fruchtbildung 40 bis 49 Tage nach der Keimung beobachtet. Wachstumszyklus für Ende Mai und 8. Juni abzuschließen, Cucumis melo der erforderlichen etwa 448 und 733 Grad-Tagen. Die Unkrautart produzierte maximal 100 Früchte pro Pflanze und im Mittel produzierte eine Pflanze 48 Früchte. Die Samenanzahl und das Samengewicht lagen bei 190 Samen pro Frucht und 0,55 g pro 100 Samen. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass wilde Melonenarten innerhalb von 75 Tagen eine hohe Anzahl von Früchten und Samen produzieren können.Stichwörter: Monoecious Pflanzen, Reproduktion, Wachstum, wilde Melon

A review on performance of waste materials in self compacting concrete (scc)

Self-compacting concrete (SCC) was first developed in late 80’s in Japan. SCC is well known for its self-consolidation and able to occupy spaces in the formwork without any vibration and become new interesting topic in Construction and Building Materials Research. There were various SCC researches that have been carried out in Turkey, Malaysia, Thailand, Iran, United Kingdom, Algeria, and India.The aim of this review is to summaries the alternative material used in the mix design from 2009 to 2015 through available literature. It hascommon materials such as Limestone Powder (LP), Fly Ash (FA), Silica Fume and Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS). While there are many alternative or recycled material can be used in producing SCC. This review only focus on waste material fromMarble Powder (MP), Dolomite Powder (DP), Crump Rubber (CR), Recycled Aggregate (RA) and Rise Husk Ash (RHA).Each type of materialshassimilarity effect in fresh and hardened state of SCC. Therefore, this paper will provide significant and useful information to those new to SCC and fellow researchers for future studies on SCC