Colocasia esculenta

Lim, T. K.

doi:10.1007/978-94-017-9511-1_13

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“…The use of taro to treat multiple unhealthy conditions and diseases such as diabetes, hemorrhage, diarrhea, arterial hypertension, alopecia, among others, dates from ancient times [ 39 , 40 ].…”

Section: Bioactive Compounds and Pharmacological Properties Of Tarmentioning

confidence: 99%

Anticancer and Immunomodulatory Benefits of Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Corms, an Underexploited Tuber Crop

Pereira

Mattos

Corrêa

et al. 2020

IJMS

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Taro corms contain valuable bioactive molecules effective against cancer and cancer-related risk factors, such as carcinogens and biological agents, several pathophysiological conditions, including oxidative stress and inflammation, while controlling metabolic dysfunctions and boosting the immunological response. Such broad effects are achieved by the taro health-influencing compounds displaying antitumoral, antimutagenic, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-hyperglycemic, and anti-hyperlipidemic activities. Taro bioactivities are attributed to the combination of tarin, taro-4-I polysaccharide, taro polysaccharides 1 and 2 (TPS-1 and TPS-2), A-1/B-2 α-amylase inhibitors, monogalactosyldiacylglycerols (MGDGs), digalactosyldiacylglycerols (DGDGs), polyphenols, and nonphenolic antioxidants. Most of these compounds have been purified and successfully challenged in vitro and in vivo, proving their involvement in the aforementioned activities. Although these health-promoting effects have been recognized since ancient times, as well as other valuable features of taro for food profit, such as hypo-allergenicity, gluten-free, and carbohydrates with medium-glycemic index, taro crop remains underexploited. The popularization of taro intake should be considered a dietary intervention strategy to be applied to improve the overall health status of the organism and as supportive therapy to manage tumorigenesis.

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Section: Bioactive Compounds and Pharmacological Properties Of Tarmentioning

confidence: 99%

Anticancer and Immunomodulatory Benefits of Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Corms, an Underexploited Tuber Crop

Pereira

Mattos

Corrêa

et al. 2020

IJMS

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“…The medicinal utilization of taro plant‐derivatives supports the presence of pharmacologically active molecules, which is in accordance with scientific reports. A wide variety of bioactive compounds can be extracted from taro, including organic acids, phenolic compounds, anthocyanins, tannins, sterols, phytocystatin, alkaloids, saponins, terpenes, and bioactive proteins (Ferreres et al., ; Lim, ; Reyad‐ul‐Ferdous et al., ). Such a set of bioactive molecules exhibits interesting pharmacological properties, based on in vitro and/or in vivo experiments in mice, consistent with some of their popular uses.…”

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“…Since ancient times, taro has been used for medicinal purposes by indigenous populations although some of its applications still require scientific support. The traditional use of taro comes from popular knowledge, and many parts of the plant (corm, leaf and petiole) are applied for several health disorders such as diabetes mellitus, internal hemorrhages, gastrointestinal diseases, alopecia, body ache, snakebite, anemia, as well as for the stimulation of the immune system in humans (Lim, ; Nwauzoma & Dappa, ). Taro leaf extracts have shown no in vitro toxicity against BHK‐21 fibroblast cells, which are found in the pulp, periodontal ligament and gingiva, enabling them to be included as a natural biocide in the formulation of a commercial mouthwash (L'Angelica collutorio – product registered in Italy under the number GTIN/EAN:8017331000069) (Meilena, ).…”

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confidence: 98%

“…Scientifically named Colocasia esculenta , taro is a tuberous plant classified as monocotyledonous, belonging to the Liliatae class and Araceae family. Taro originated from Asia, but was distributed in humid tropics and subtropics, where it can grow even in climate and soil conditions considered unfavorable to traditional agriculture (Heredia Zárate, Vieira, & Silva, ; Lim, ; Mesquita, ). Currently, taro crops are widespread through Oceania, Central, and South America, Asia and Africa, the latter being the major producer (Alcantara, Hurtada, & Dizon, ).…”

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“…As a gluten‐free food, the consumption of taro corms may be a healthier alternative carbohydrate source, avoiding food allergy reactions and related disorders. Taro corm also provides significant amount of soluble and nonsoluble dietary fibers, which may optimize intestinal transit and possibly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer (Alcantara et al., ; Lim, ; Prajapati, Kalariya, Umbarkar, Parmar, & Sheth, ). The lower protein content (1.4% to 3.0% on a fresh weight basis) of taro corms contributes to their hypoallergenicity.…”

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Tarin, a Potential Immunomodulator and COX‐Inhibitor Lectin Found in Taro (Colocasia esculenta)

Pereira

Corrêa

Vericimo

et al. 2018

Comp Rev Food Sci Food Safe

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Taro (Colocasia esculenta) corm is a rustic staple food, rich in small starch granules, fibers, and bioactive phytoconstituents such as flavonoids, alkaloids, sterols, tannins, phytates, micronutrients, and proteins, including tarin, a GNA-related lectin. Tarin exhibits recognized biocide activities against viruses and insects, has antitumoral properties and is an immunomodulator molecule candidate. It has been isolated in highly purified form (>90%) from taro corms through low-cost and single-step affinity chromatography. It comprises 2-domain 27 to 28 kDa protomer, posttranslational cleaved into 2 nonidentical monomers, 11.9 and 12.6 kDa, held by noncovalent binding. At least 10 tarin isoforms sharing over 70% similarity have been described. The monomers assume the β-prism II fold, consisting of 3 antiparallel β-sheets formed by 4 β-strands each. Tarin exhibits an expanded-binding site for complex and high-mannose N-glycan chains 49, 212, 213, 358, 465, and 477 found on cell surface antigens of viruses, insects, cancer, and hematopoietic cells, explaining its broad biological activities. Tarin may stimulate innate and adaptive immune responses, enabling hosts to recover from infections or immunosuppressed status inherent to several pathological conditions. In a murine model, tarin stimulates the in vitro and in vivo proliferation of total spleen and bone marrow cells, especially B lymphocytes. Granulocyte repopulation has also been demonstrated in long-term mice bone marrow cell cultures. As a potential immunomodulator, tarin, administered to immunosuppressed mice, attenuated cyclophosphamide-induced leukopenia. We propose a molecular model that unites the potential prophylactic and therapeutic action of tarin on hematopoietic and cancer cells, as a potential immunomodulator.

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Bioactive Compounds and Biological Activities of Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.). Schott)

Wudali,

Barwad,

Banadka

et al. 2023

Reference Series in Phytochemistry

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Colocasia esculenta

Cited by 7 publications

References 136 publications

Anticancer and Immunomodulatory Benefits of Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Corms, an Underexploited Tuber Crop

Anticancer and Immunomodulatory Benefits of Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Corms, an Underexploited Tuber Crop

Tarin, a Potential Immunomodulator and COX‐Inhibitor Lectin Found in Taro (Colocasia esculenta)

Bioactive Compounds and Biological Activities of Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.). Schott)

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