Origin, Evolution, Breeding, and Omics of Chayote, an Important Cucurbitaceae Vegetable Crop

Pu, Yu-Ting; Luo, Qi; Lin-hong, Wen; Li, Yurong; Meng, Ping-Hong; Wang, Xiaojing; Tan, Guo-Fei

doi:10.3389/fpls.2021.739091

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“…This coincides with a previous study, where MetS patients who consumed 1500 mg of Sechium edule for three months, had a decrease in body weight of about one kilogram [ 27 ]; therefore, its effect lasts and is accentuated in the long term. This decrease can be attributed to the low caloric and high fiber content contained in chayote [ 28 , 29 ] and/or its ability as an inhibitor of lipogenesis (fat synthesis from dietary carbohydrates) or a lipolysis stimulator (fat breakdown) via AMPK activation (AMP-activating protein kinase) [ 30 ].…”

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The consumption of Sechium edule (chayote) has antioxidant effect and prevents telomere attrition in older adults with metabolic syndrome

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Objective To determine the effect of the consumption of Sechium edule (1.5 g/day) for six months on oxidative stress (OxS) and inflammation markers and its association with telomere length (TL) in older adults with metabolic syndrome (MetS). Methods The study was conducted in a sample of 48 older adults: placebo (EP) and experimental (EG) groups. Lipoperoxides, protein carbonylation, 8-OHdG, total oxidant status (TOS), SOD, GPx, H 2 O 2 inhibition, total antioxidant status (TAS), inflammatory cytokines (IL6, IL10, TNF-α), and TL were measured before and six months post-treatment. Results We found a significant decrease in the levels of lipoperoxides, protein carbonylation, 8-OHdG, TOS in the EG in comparison PG. Likewise, a significante increase of TAS, IL-6, and IL-10 levels was found at six months post-treatment in EG in comparison with PG. TL showed a statistically significant decrease in PG compared to post-treatment EG. Conclusions Our findigns showed that the supplementation of Sechium edule has antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects, and diminushion of shortening of telomeric DNA in older adults with MetS. This would be the first study that shows that the intervention with Sechium edule has a possible geroprotective effect by preventing telomeres from shortening as usually happens in these patients. Therefore, suggesting a protection of telomeric DNA and genomic DNA.

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The consumption of Sechium edule (chayote) has antioxidant effect and prevents telomere attrition in older adults with metabolic syndrome

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“…All organs of chayote plant are edible such as roots, shoots, leaves, and fruits, which was commonly used for medicinal and culinary purposes due to the rich minerals, dietary fibers, proteins, vitamins, polysaccharides, and flavonoids (42). Flavonoids are one of the major plant metabolites found throughout the plant kingdom, especially in fruits and vegetables.…”

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Metabolic profiling and transcriptome analysis provide insights into the accumulation of flavonoids in chayote fruit during storage

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Chayote (Sechium edulel) fruits are rich in flavonoids, folate, and low-calorie food. However, studies about the flavonoids and the corresponding regulatory mechanism of flavonoid synthesis in chayote fruits was still unclear. In present study, an integrated transcriptome and metabolite analysis of chayote fruits at three different storage stages were conducted to explore the flavonoid compositions and gene expression associated with flavonoid synthesis. Through the UPLC-MS/MS analysis, a total of 57 flavonoid compounds were detected. Of these, 42 flavonoid glycosides were significantly differential accumulation in chayote fruits at three different storage stages. Many genes associated with flavonoid synthesis were differentially expressed in chayote fruits at three different storage stages through RNA-seq analysis, including structural genes and some TFs. There was a high correlation between RNA-seq analysis and metabolite profiling, and the expression level of candidate genes in the flavonoid synthesis pathway were consistent with the dynamic changes of flavonoids. In addition, one R2R3-MYB transcription factor, FSG0057100, was defined as the critical regulatory gene of flavonoid synthesis. Furthermore, exogenous application of phenylalanine increased the total content of flavonoids and promoted some flavonoid biosynthesis-related gene expression in chayote fruits. The above results not only make us better understand the molecular mechanism of flavonoid synthesis in chayote fruits, but also contribute to the promotion and application of chayote products.

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“…At present, chayote is cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide and is known by different names depending on the region where it is found, such as cidrayote, chiote, cho-cho, choko, chow-chow, christophene, custard, hayatouri, huisquil, mango squash, mirliton, sayote, vegetable pear , and xuxu [ 126 ]. Chayote is recognized in a wide range of shapes and sizes, but today it can be identified due to the existence of data on its genome and its proteome [ 127 ].…”

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Selected Species of the Cucurbitaceae Family Used in Mexico for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus

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In Mexico, Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a serious health problem, and although the current pharmacological treatments for DM such as insulin and oral hypoglycemics are available, the Mexican population continues to use medicinal plants in the treatment of DM. The antidiabetic properties of the plant species that belong to the Cucurbitaceae family has already been recognized worldwide. Since Mexico is one of the most important centers of diversity of Cucurbitaceae, the present work contributes to the review of the most used species of Cucurbitaceae in the treatment of DM in Mexico. The reviewed species (Cucurbita ficifolia, C. maxima, C. moschata, C. pepo, Ibervillea sonorae, Sechium edule, Citrullus lanatus, Cucumis melo, and C. sativus) revealed that the antidiabetic effects exerted are effective in a number of mechanisms involved in the complex pathogenesis of DM: hypoglycemic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, protective effects on diverse organs and cells, as well as in the control of dyslipidemias; furthermore, the select species of the Cucurbitaceae family could also be essential components of diets for the control of DM in patients with the disease. Thus, the Cucurbitaceae species selected in the present work represent a source of antidiabetic agents that perhaps establish the bases for novel clinical treatments.

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Origin, Evolution, Breeding, and Omics of Chayote, an Important Cucurbitaceae Vegetable Crop

Cited by 14 publications

References 103 publications

The consumption of Sechium edule (chayote) has antioxidant effect and prevents telomere attrition in older adults with metabolic syndrome

The consumption of Sechium edule (chayote) has antioxidant effect and prevents telomere attrition in older adults with metabolic syndrome

Metabolic profiling and transcriptome analysis provide insights into the accumulation of flavonoids in chayote fruit during storage

Selected Species of the Cucurbitaceae Family Used in Mexico for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus

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