The Fruit Malus prunifolia (Malus micromalus Mak.): A Minireview of Current Knowledge of Fruit Composition and Health Benefits
Joint Authors
Ji, Xiaolong
Guo, Xudan
Hou, Chunyan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-02-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The fruit Malus prunifolia (Malus micromalus Mak.), which belongs to the Rosaceae family, grows mostly in the upper-middle reaches of the Yellow River area.
It has long been popular as a fruit commodity and as a natural remedy.
Its main biologically active components include vitamin C, phenolics, flavonoids, polysaccharides, and triterpenic acids.
Recent phytochemical studies on the fruit have shed some light on its biological activities, such as anticancer, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, immunostimulating, hepatoprotective, and gastrointestinal protective activities.
A stronger focus on clinical studies and phytochemical characterization of the fruit will be essential for future research efforts.
This minireview could be useful for predicting its other medicinal uses and its potential drug or food interactions, and it could be beneficial for people living in areas where the fruit is endemic and where healthcare resources are scarce.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ji, Xiaolong& Hou, Chunyan& Guo, Xudan. 2020. The Fruit Malus prunifolia (Malus micromalus Mak.): A Minireview of Current Knowledge of Fruit Composition and Health Benefits. Journal of Chemistry،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1181509
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ji, Xiaolong…[et al.]. The Fruit Malus prunifolia (Malus micromalus Mak.): A Minireview of Current Knowledge of Fruit Composition and Health Benefits. Journal of Chemistry No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1181509
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ji, Xiaolong& Hou, Chunyan& Guo, Xudan. The Fruit Malus prunifolia (Malus micromalus Mak.): A Minireview of Current Knowledge of Fruit Composition and Health Benefits. Journal of Chemistry. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1181509
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1181509