Jackfruit, Artocarpus

Kabir, S. (1998) Jacalin a jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) seed-derived lectin of versatile applications in immunobiological research. J. Immunol. Methods 212, 193-211. 

The fruits of some Moraceae, such as those from the jackfruit Artocarpus integra), are very large, and can be up to 3 ft (1 m) long and weigh up to 99 lb (45 kg), although 44-55 lb (20-25 kg) is more common. Jackfruit leaves are much smaller than the fruits, usually 1.6 in (4 cm) or less. 

The phytochemical composition of avocado (Table 4), combined with its main fatty acid, oleic acid (18 1), represents a potential for lowering plasma cholesterol [34] and increasing antioxidant status. An added benefit may result from its content of phytosterols. Moreover, the presence of chlorogenic and caffeic acids in avocado increases the antioxidant capacity of plasma. In the same way, jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) contains antioxidants and phytosterols (Table 4) and its flavonoids, particularly the flavonones, have antioxidant activity [4],... 

The type strain is AD92 (= BCC 15889 = NBRC 103587 ), isolated from a spoiled fruit of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus). The DNA G+C content of the type strain is 59.5 mol%. 

Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. Bo Lo Mi (Jackfruit) (leaf, seed) Caoutchoue, resin, cerotic acid, protein, minerals.50 Tonic to treat discomfort from alcohol influence. 

Artocarpus lectin (jacalin type) Artocarpus integrifolia (jackfruit) a-Gal—>OMe [mitogenic]... 

The genus Artocarpus includes the breadfruit and jackfruit, whose fruits are used in the Caribbean and South Pacific as food. As the name breadfruit implies, the fruit is starchy, when cooked similar in texture and taste to potatoes. Many tourists have eaten breadfruit while vacationing in the Caribbean, unaware that it was... 

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