Biography
Mohammad Hashemi has completed his M.Sc. from Azad University of Tabriz and M.Sc. studies from University of Tehran at the age of 26 years. He has ranked 6th in Plant biotechnology Graduate Program Entrance Exam among more than 2500 participants (2013). He has published more than 5 papers in reputed journals
Abstract
One of the large and diverse groups of biological compounds that produced in plant cells are secondary metabolites or bioactive constituents. These compounent plays important roles in fields of pharmacology, bioherbicides, biocolors, toxins, hallucinogenic substances and biofragrances. These capacity and features of secondary metabolites make them attractive for use in biotechnology. Plant cells show physiological and morphological responses to microbial, physical or chemical factors which are as ‘elicitors’. Plant cell suspension and hairy root culture elicitation are the most applied and talented alternatives method to production of secondary metabolites, which has been a subject of attention in many investigations. The present review summarizes the classification of elicitors, mechanisms of elicitors’ activity, and applications for the production of secondary metabolites in plant cell and tissue culture.
Biography
Jinu K V completed M.Sc in Medical physiology from KMC, Manipal in 2012. She is pursuing PhD in Medical Physiology under the guidance of Dr R Archana, from Saveetha University, Chennai.
Abstract
Aging is believed to be a first-order risk factor for most neurodegenerative disorders. Natural products, including fruits, vegetables play a key role in maintaining the quality of human life. Pomegranate is one of the oldest, edible fruit with high nutritional values. Pomegranate probably originated in Iran and Afghanistan. Pomegranate tree is long-lived and fruits, bark, roots and leaves of the tree have medicinal benefits. Pomegranate is very rich in various polyphenols which are responsible for most of the functional properties of the fruit. The medicinal properties of various parts of Pomegranate include anti-ageing, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, cardio protective, lipid-lowering, gastro-protective, hepato-protective, anti-trichomonial, ant-nociceptive, anti-diarrheal, anti-viral effects and beneficial effects against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Pomegranate delay brain ageing by reducing accumulation of amyloid plaques in the hippocampus, preventing neuronal tissue loss, modulating GABA and glutamate levels, inhibiting acetylcholine esterase and inhibiting lipid peroxidation in the brain. Hence, we recommend adoption of regular pomegranate consumption as a goal in maintaining a healthy life style.rnKey words: Brain aging, Pomegranaternrn