Purine contents of soybean-derived foods and selected Japanese vegetables and mushrooms

Purine contents of soybean-derived food and various other Japanese foods were quantitatively determined by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Purine contents were as follows: soybean-derived foods, 21.9-172.5 mg/100 g or 100 mL; Japanese vegetables, 2.3-171.8 mg/100 g; Japanese mushrooms, 9.5-142.3 mg/100 g. Since purine levels in these foods did not exceed 200 mg/100 g, we recommend that eating of them should be adopted and good dietary habits followed.     

CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN DEGREE OF LIKING OF ASIAN WHITE RADISH (RAPHANUS SATIVUS L.)

Asian white radish processed foods are commonly consumed in Japan and Korea and are increasingly available in many Western countries. The major flavor constituent of Asian white radish, 4-methylthio-3-trans-butenyl isothiocyanate (MTBITC), was extracted as an oil and added in varying concentrations to an unflavored cracker biscuit. Untrained taste panels of Japanese, Korean and Australian nationals were presented with treated biscuits and their concentration preference for MTBITC determined. The taste preferences (degree of liking) of the Japanese and Koreans differed markedly with the Japanese preferring biscuits containing 110 μmole MTBITC/100 g while the Koreans preferred < 50 μmole/100 g (the lowest concentration tested). The difference is attributed to the Korean use of Asian white radish in highly spiced foods compared to the Japanese use without the addition of strongly flavored ingredients. The Australians also preferred <50 μmole/100 g but this was probably due to unfamiliarity with eating white radish.     

Macronutrient, mineral and trace element composition of breast milk from Japanese women

The aim of the study was to determine the concentrations of macronutrients and the mineral and trace element composition in maternal milk of Japanese women. We collected human milk samples from mothers living throughout Japan from December 1998 to September 1999, and defined as group A the 1197 samples among them that met the following conditions: breast milk of mothers who were under 40 years old, not in the habit of smoking and/or using vitamin supplements, and whose babies showed no symptoms of atopy and whose birth weights were 2.5 kg or more. We then analyzed their contents individually. We also analyzed the amino acid and free amino acid composition of the breast milk of pooled samples from various lactation stages. Large differences were found to exist among the contents of individual human milk samples. The mean contents of each component were as follows: energy, 66.3+/-13.3 kcal/100 mL; solid matter, 12.46+/-1.56 g/100 mL; ash, 0.19+/-0.06 g/100 mL; total nitrogen, 0.19+/-0.04 g/100 mL; lipids, 3.46+/-1.49 g/100 mL; carbohydrates, 7.58+/-0.77 g/100 mL; lactose, 6.44+/-0.49 g/100 mL; pH, 6.5+/-0.3; osmotic pressure, 299+/-14 mOsm/kg.H2O; chloride, 35.9+/-16.2 mg/100 mL; sodium, 13.5+/-8.7 mg/100 mL; magnesium, 2.7+/-0.9 mg/100 mL; phosphorus, 15.0+/-3.8 mg/100 mL; potassium, 47.0+/-12.1 mg/100 mL; calcium, 25.0+/-7.1 mg/100 mL; chromium, 5.9+/-4.7 microg/100 mL; manganese, 1.1+/-2.3 microg/100mL; iron, 119+/-251 microg/100 mL; copper, 35+/-21 microg/100 mL; zinc, 145+/-135 microg/100 mL; and selenium, 1.7+/-0.6 microg/100 mL. The content of each component varied greatly as the duration of lactation increased. In conclusion, it appears to be necessary to evaluate individual differences of human milk in order to perform valid research regarding infant formula.     

Bioactive Sulforaphane from in vitro Propagated Brassica Seedlings

Sulforaphane is a biologically active phytochemical found abundantly in Brassica species. Sulforaphane from eighteen samples of three‐day‐old in vitro seedlings from Brassicas, the Brassica oleracea and Brassica rapa varieties were analyzed by HPLC. San Martino, cavolfiore Alverda, cavolo verza riccio d'Asti and cavolfiore Minaret (4.57; 4.54; 4.53 and 4.53 [mg/g d.w], respectively) seedlings showed the highest level of sulforaphane. The presented data may be applicable to choose sulforaphane‐rich Brassica varieties for functional foods. A higher sulforaphane content in functional foods might offer health benefits or desirable physiological effects.     

Effects of Zn supplementation on the growth,amino acid composition,polysaccharide yields and anti-tumour activity of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Agaricus brasiliensis</Emphasis>

The effects of Zn supplementation on the growth, amino acid composition, polysaccharide yields and anti-tumour activity of Agaricus brasiliensis were studied. An initial Zn concentration within the range of 0–300 mg/l had a significant effect on the cell growth and Zn biosorption. At an initial Zn concentration of 300 mg/l, a maximal extracellular polysaccharide (EPS) yield of 5.08 ± 0.25 g/l was obtained, as well as a maximal intracellular polysaccharide (IPS) of 12.25 ± 0.31 mg/g DW. Amino acid analysis results showed that the total amino acid contents of mycelia and culture filtrate decreased from 1090.08 ± 0.76 (233.62 ± 0.06) to 1077.40 ± 0.77 mg/100 g DW (229.52 ± 0.05 mg/l), respectively, while the total essential amino acid contents of mycelia and culture filtrate markedly increased from 429.51 ± 0.86 (58.84 ± 0.05) to 476.9 ± 0.85 mg/100 g DW (59.99 ± 0.04 mg/l), respectively. The anti-tumour activity of Zn-enriched mycelial powder against sarcoma 180 in mice showed that the tumour inhibition ratio was 61.5% and was enhanced markedly as compared to normal mycelial powder of 30.8. The fundamental information obtained in this study will be useful for efficient production of Zn-enriched foods or drugs.     

陕西三种特种稻米氨基酸及品质分析

以陕西洋县产茉莉香米、红香米和绿香粳米等 3种特种稻米为材料 ,分析了氨基酸及其它品质指标。结果表明 ,茉莉香米、红香米和绿香粳米均含有 1 7种氨基酸 ,氨基酸总含量 (mg/ 1 0 0 g)分别为 730 0、72 70、74 90 ;除Trp外 ,7种必需氨基酸占氨基酸总量分别为 34 .6 %、34 .5 %、34 .8% ;Lys含量 (mg/ 1 0 0g)分别为 5 5 0、5 2 0、5 30 ;粗蛋白质含量分别是 9.94 %、9.2 3%、8.5 2 % ;Cu含量 (mg/ 1 0 0g)分别是 0 .6 2、0 .94、0 .79;Zn含量 (mg/ 1 0 0 g)分别是 1 .99、1 .75、2 .0 2 ;Fe含量 (mg/ 1 0 0 g)分别是 1 .5 5、3.70、4 .5 0 ;直链淀粉含量分别是 1 5 .6 %、3.7%、1 5 .1 % ;胶稠度分别是 33mm、4 0 .6mm、78mm ;糊化温度分别是 6 .1级、6 .8级、7级 ;水分含量分别是 1 1 .2 7%、1 1 .5 5 %、1 2 .5 2 %。这 3种特种稻品质较优 ,具有推广价值     

Extraction of Functional Compounds from Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.) by Deep Eutectic Solvents at Different Properties

In this study, it was aimed to examine the capacity of deep eutectic solvents (DESs) with different contents to extract bioactive compounds from tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.) plant. For this reason, the total phenolic-flavonoid content, total proanthocyanidin content and antioxidant/antimicrobial activities of the prepared DES extracts were investigated, as well as the individual phenolic and individual amino acid profiles. According to the results, DES10 had the highest efficiency in terms of its capacity to extract individual phenolics (approximately 59 mg/100 g) and individual amino acids (approximately 2500 mg/kg), and also gave a higher yield compared to ethanol (approximately 44 mg/100 g for individual phenolics and about 19810 mg/kg for individual amino acids) and methanol (approximately 58 mg/100 g for individual phenolics and approximately 21430 mg/kg for individual amino acids). However, the total phenolic content, total flavonoid content and antioxidant activity values of DES extracts were determined between 59.09–77.50 mg GAE/100 g, 28.68–45.55 mg GAE/100 g and 42.96–146.86 mg TE/100 g, respectively. Therefore, it can be recommended to use these green solvents, which are known as environmentally friendly, as an alternative to organic solvents in the process of preparing extracts of this important medicinal plant in different areas.     

黑水虻幼虫氨基酸及其微量元素分析

黑水虻具有较高的营养价值,是一种重要的环境友好型资源昆虫.本研究采用凯氏定氮法、茚三酮柱后衍生离子交换色谱法和微波消解-电感耦合等离子质谱法(ICP-MS)等多种分析技术,测定了厨余垃圾饲喂的黑水虻幼虫蛋白质、氨基酸和微量元素的组成及含量.研究结果表明,黑水虻幼虫中蛋白质的含量为40.60 g/100 g.在测定的16...     

三疣梭子蟹肌肉组织中甜菜碱、糖原及无机盐变化研究

为了探讨甜菜碱、糖原及无机盐含量对三疣梭子蟹肌肉口感品质的影响,采用可见分光光度法、蒽酮比色法和原子分光光度法,分别测定了3个发育阶段（8月份幼蟹阶段、10月份交配前和12月份交配后）的野生三疣梭子蟹肌肉组织中甜菜碱、糖原及无机盐含量。结果表明：1）肌肉中甜菜碱含量在第一阶段（8月幼蟹）甜菜碱含量最低,为172 mg/100 g,10月交配前雌蟹肌肉甜菜碱含量最高,达473 mg/100 g,但12月份交配后含量减半;雄蟹肌肉则表现为从第1到第3阶段逐渐升高趋势。2）幼蟹的糖原含量极低,仅为0.8μg/mg,交配前雌雄蟹仍保持较低水平,交配后糖原含量急剧升高,雌雄蟹分别上升至11.26μg/mg和9.61μg/mg,各是交配前的6.5倍和10倍。3）肌肉无机盐中K、Na是宏量元素,含量最高,K含量336~457 mg/100 g,Na含量131~185 mg/100 g,Fe为微量元素,含量最低,仅有1.12~1.26 mg/100 g。三疣梭子蟹肌肉中的甜菜碱含量远高于一般水产品,故蟹肉入口爽滑带有甜味,且随着肌肉中糖原含量不断增加,其风味也更佳。     

蔷薇属38个野生种果实的维生素含量及其与分组的关系

对蔷薇属 (Rosa) 38个野生种果实 (以下简称蔷薇果 )的经济性状进行了分析 ,并测定了 VC、VE 和胡萝卜素等重要维生素的含量。蔷薇果 VC 含量在该属种间差异很大 ,以秦岭蔷薇 (R.tsinglingensis)的含量为最高 (2 576mg/ 1 0 0 g) ,德钦蔷薇 (R.deqenensis)的含量为最低 (49mg/ 1 0 0 g)。胡萝卜素含量种间差异明显 ,以软条七蔷薇 (R.henryi)的含量为最高 (1 9.2 4 mg / 1 0 0 g) ,黄刺玫 (R.xanthina)的含量为最低 (0 .0 6 mg/ 1 0 0 g)。 VE 含量种间差异较小 ,在 1 .34 mg/ 1 0 0 g(黄刺玫 )至 3.86 mg/ 1 0 0 g(硕苞蔷薇R.bracteata)之间。对蔷薇亚属 54种野生种果实重要维生素含量的统计分析表明 ,维生素含量与分组具有一定相关性 ,尤以 VC 含量与分组的相关性最为明显 ,桂味组和小叶组 Vc含量很高 (均值都高于 1 80 0mg/ 1 0 0 g) ;合柱组、月季组、木香组和硕苞组含量很低 (均值都在 30 0 mg/ 1 0 0 g以下 ) ,芹叶组除宽刺蔷薇 (R.platyacantha) VC含量很高外 ,其余种类含量都很低 (均值为 1 90 mg/ 1 0 0 g)。胡萝卜素含量与分组也具有一定相关性 ,桂味组、芹叶组、合柱组和硕苞组的胡萝卜素含量较高 ,均值在 6 mg/ 1 0 0 g以上 ;月季组、小叶组和木香组含量较低 ,均值在 0 .4mg/ 1 0 0 g以下。V     

Evaluation of nutritional status of an edible grasshopper,Oxya Chinensis Formosana

This study was conducted to examine the nutritional status of the grasshopper (Oxya chinensis formosana, OCF) as human food, exploring it as an alternative edible resource. Analysis of free amino acid shows that there are various essential amino acids in addition to saturated and unsaturated fatty acids in OCF dried powder. Analysis of the mineral contents and vitamins of dried OCF indicates that it is rich in calcium, vitamin B₆, and niacin. The heavy metal content of OCF recorded was low, making it safe for human consumption: OCF had plumbum at 0.01–0.03 mg/100 g, cadmium at 0.002–0.005 mg/100 g, arsenic at 0.07–0.17 mg/100 g, and mercury at 0.0003–0.0007 mg/100 g. In conclusion, given its high nutritive quality in terms of proteins and fats, coupled with lower heavy metal content, it would be recommended to use the grasshopper (OCF) as substitute to the traditional sources of protein.     

Chemical Profile and Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Aerial Parts of Marrubium vulgare L. From Different Locations in Turkey

Marrubium vulgare L. (Lamiaceae) is used for respiratory and gastrointestinal system disorders in folk medicine. According to European Pharmacopoeia criteria, standardization of the plant is defined by its marrubiin content. In present study, phenolics, marrubiin and essential oil compositions of M. vulgare from different locations in Turkey were analyzed quantitatively by UPLC, GC and GC/MS. Besides, their cytotoxic potentials were evaluated. In the samples, forsythoside B (77–400 mg/100 g dw), arenarioside (forsythoside F) (0–241 mg/100 g dw), verbascoside (acteoside) (171–416 mg/100 g dw) and apigenin-7-O-glucoside (0–17 mg/100 g dw) were determined in different ranges. Marrubiin contents (0.58–1.46 %) of some samples were two times higher than European Pharmacopoeia standards (0.7 %). β-Caryophyllene (7.24–20.34 %), (Z)-β-farnesene (1.58–34.85 %), germacrene D (9.8–13.37 %), bicyclogermacrene (1.71–8.63 %) and β-bisabolene (0–16.68 %) were detected as major compounds in essential oils. The sample from the west of Aegean Region showed cytotoxicity against human neuroblastoma (SH-SY5Y) cell lines (IC₅₀: 59.80 μg/mL) although it has no effect on non-cancerous NIH-3T3cell lines. This is the first report on phenolic profiles of M. vulgare populations from Turkey. Their potential as marrubiin source for pharmaceutical industry should be considered.     

Vitamin Contents in the Hips of 38 Species of Rosa and Their Relation to Division of Sections

Vitamin C, E. carotenes and major economic characters in hips of 38 species of Rosa from China were studied. There were considerable variations in vitamin C contents in the genus. The maximum amount was found in the hips of R. tsinglingensis (2576 mg/100 g), and the minimum in these of R. deqenensis (49 mg/100 g). Carotene contents varied from 0.06 to 19.24 mg/100 g. being lowest in R. xanthina, and highest in R. henryi. Difference was slight in vitamin E contents ranged from 1.34 mg/100 g (R. xanthina) to 3.86 mg/100 g (R. bracteata). Statistical analysis of 54 species of subgenus Rosa from wild populations in China has evidenced a close relationship between the division of sections and the vitamin C contents in mature hips, such as that vitamin C contents in species of Sect. Cinnamoneae and Microphylla were quite high with an average of more than 1800 mg/100 g.     

三线闭壳龟肌肉氨基酸分析

应用美国ＢＥＣＫＭＡＮ １２１ ＭＢ型全自动氨基酸分析仪对三线闭壳龟肌肉中的氨基酸种类及含量进行了分析。三线闭壳龟肌肉中能检出的氨基酸有１７种,每种氨基酸的含量如下：天门冬氨酸６９０５ｍｇ／１００ｇ,苏氨酸３２４０ｍｇ／１００ｇ,丝氨酸２９２９ｍｇ／１００ｇ,谷氨酸１２７４０ｍｇ／１００ｇ,脯酸２６８５ｇｍ／１００ｇ,甘氨酸２９５３ｍｇ／１００ｇ,丙氨酸３４８３ｍｇ／１００ｇ,酪氨酸２９１０ｍｇ／     

Content of N-Nitroso Compounds and Mutagenicity in 35 Japanese Foods after Treating with Nitrite

Various Japanese foods were treated with 22 mm nitrite at pH 3 for 1 hr at 37°C. Ethyl acetate extracts of the nitrosation mixtures were examined for their total NC content and mutagenicity to Salmonella typhimurium TA 100 to search for foods which formed a considerable amount of N-nitroso compounds (NCs) but showed no mutagenicity.

Most of the foods (32/35) formed NCs at levels in the range of 22–4758 μmol N-NO/kg after the nitrite treatment. Among these foods, fermented products had a high level of NCs (mean = 952 μmol N-NO/kg), vegetables, cereals and fruits had a moderate level of NCs (mean = 225 μmol N-NO/kg), and meat and fish had a low level of NCs (mean = 99 μmol N-NO/kg). Only five kinds of food, i.e., soy sauce, salted Chinese cabbage, cabbage, Japanese radish and sausage, showed mutagenicity to Salmonella typhimurium TA 100. These results imply that considerably large amounts of various precursors of non-mutagenic NCs are present in foods, especially in some fermented products and citrus fruits.     

盐城滩涂沙棘叶营养成分年动态研究

以2003年4月~10月在盐城滩涂区沙棘(H ipp ophae rham noid es subsp.sinensis)林地采集的沙棘叶为材料,采用高效液相色谱法(HPLC)测定氨基酸、维生素和黄酮类物质的含量,并分别用ICP-M S和ICP-AES方法测定有毒重金属Cd、Pb和其它微量元素的含量.结果表明:(1)C a、K、M g、Zn和F e的含量分别在4.860~12.194g/kg、6.361~11.001 g/kg、2.302~3.833 g/kg、25.5~31.0 m g/kg和211~598 m g/kg干重之间;Pb和Cd的含量分别在0.83~2.13 m g/kg和0.29~0.94 m g/kg干重之间;(2)18种氨基酸总含量在13.33~18.41 g/100g干重之间,其中天冬氨酸、色氨酸和谷氨酸含量较高.(3)维生素C、维生素E、芦丁、槲皮素、异鼠李(黄)素含量分别在124.3~190.5 m g/100 g、4.16~7.97 m g/100 g、141.23~352.67 m g/100 g、6.71~32.62 m g/100 g和1.72~3.79 m g/100 g干重之间;(4)粗蛋白、粗脂肪、粗纤维和粗灰分含量分别在15.16~22.42 g/100 g、4.36~11.94g/100 g、12.34~17.38 g/100 g和4.90~9.81 g/100 g干重之间.沙棘叶含有丰富的微量元素、氨基酸、维生素和黄酮类物质等营养成分,具有较高的营养价值,可作为动物饲养和其它工业利用的原料.     

Simultaneous analysis of lysine, Nepsilon-carboxymethyllysine and lysinoalanine from proteins

Protein quality was assayed by simultaneous measurement of lysine (Lys), carboxymethyllysine (CML) and lysinoalanine (LAL). GC-FID analysis of N-tert-butyl dimethylsilyl (tBDMSi) derivatives of these amino acids was undertaken. tBDMSi derivates were separated on a CP-SIL 5CB commercially fused silica capillary column (25 m x 0.25 mm i.d., 0.25 microm film thickness) employing a thermal gradient programmed from 200 to 300 degrees C. The identity of tBDMSi derivatives of Lys, CML and LAL was established by GC-MS while FID detection was employed for quantification. Analytical parameters such as linearity (lysine 350-4200 microM, LAL 3-81 microM, CML 16-172 microM), precision (1-13% variation coefficients), accuracy (85-108% average recovery) and limits of detection (lysine 0.4 mg/100 g protein, LAL 5.0 mg/100 g protein, CML 3.4 mg/100 g protein) and quantification (lysine 1.4 mg/100g protein, LAL 15.2 mg/100 g protein, CML 11.2 mg/100 g protein) were determined for validation of the analytical approach. Model systems and real foods have been studied. Kinetic of CML formation from different food proteins (BSA, soy protein, casein and gluten) was performed employing model systems. Carboxymethylation rate depended on the source of protein. Maillard reaction progressed to advanced stages damaging the protein quality of stored infant foods, soy drinks, boiled eggs and dry powdered crepes. CML values ranged from 62 to 440 mg/100 g protein were measured. LAL was also formed during boiling eggs (21-68 mg/100g protein) indicating additional damage by crosslinking reaction. In agreement, lysine content was affected by both food processing and storage.     

Age-Related Changes of Elements in the Tendons of the Peroneus Longus Muscles in Thai, Japanese, and Monkeys

To elucidate compositional changes of the tendon of the peroneus longus muscle with aging, the authors investigated age-related changes of elements in the insertion of tendons of the peroneus longus muscle (peroneus longus tendons) in Thai, Japanese, and monkeys and the relationships among element contents by direct chemical analysis. After ordinary dissections at Chiang Mai University and Nara Medical University were finished, the peroneus longus tendons were resected from the subjects. The peroneus longus tendons were also resected from rhesus and Japanese monkeys bred in Primate Research Institute, Kyoto University. The wraparound regions of the insertion tendons of the peroneus longus muscle in contact with the cuboid bone were used as the peroneus longus tendon. After ashing with nitric acid and perchloric acid, element contents were determined with an inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometer. It was found that there were no significant correlations between age and the seven elements, such as Ca, P, S, Mg, Zn, Fe, and Na, in the peroneus longus tendons of Thai and Japanese. The Ca content higher than 10 mg/g was contained in seven cases out of 34 peroneus longus tendons of Thai (incidence?=?20.6%) and in one case out of 22 peroneus longus tendons of Japanese (incidence?=?4.5%), respectively. All of the peroneus longus tendons with the Ca content higher than 10 mg/g were found in Thai and Japanese men. In the peroneus longus tendons of monkeys, the Ca and P content increased suddenly at 2 years of age and reached to about 40 mg/g at 5 years of age. Thereafter, the Ca and P content did not increase in the peroneus longus tendons of monkeys at old age. Regarding the relationships among element contents, significant direct correlations were found among the contents of Ca, P, Mg, Zn, and Na in Thai and monkeys, whereas significant inverse correlations were found between S and element contents, such as Ca, P, Mg, Zn, and Na, in Thai and monkeys.     

穗醛栗叶片中黄酮类物质的研究

本试验以小浆果类果树穗醋栗（黑、红、白）的叶片为试材,利用分光光度法。测定了三种穗醋栗叶（鲜样、干样）中总黄酮的含量及不同提取次数下总黄酮的浸提率,确定了最佳提取次数。结果表明：白穗醋栗叶片中总黄酮含量最高,鲜样785．10mg/100g,干样189.01mg/100g;红穗醋栗叶片次之,鲜样393.22mg／100g,干样1597.73mg／100g;黑穗醋栗叶片中总黄酮含量相对较少,鲜样151.59mg/100g,干样265.03mg/100g。三种穗醋栗叶片浸提三次,总黄酮的浸提率可达到97％以上。此外,利用定性试验（颜色反应）并和标准品芦丁的试验做比较,初步确定三种穗醋栗叶片所含的黄酮类化合物主要是黄酮和黄酮醇两类。     

Barks of Three Wild Pyrus Taxa: Phenolic Constituents,Antioxidant Activity,and in Vitro and in Silico Investigations of α-Amylase and α-Glucosidase Inhibition

Dry MeOH extracts of the twig barks of Pyrus communis subsp. pyraster, P. spinosa and their hybrid P.×jordanovii nothosubsp. velenovskyi, collected in wild in Serbia, were analyzed. By LC/MS, the contents of arbutin (99.9–131.0 mg/g), chlorogenic acid (2.2–6.3 mg/g), catechin (1.0–5.3 mg/g) and total dimeric and trimeric procyanidins (42.2–61.3 mg/g), including procyanidin B2 (8.9–17.2 mg/g), were determined. Colorimetrically, high contents of total phenolics (436.2–533.4 mg GAE/g) and tannins (339.4–425.7 mg GAE/g), as well as strong total antioxidant activities (FRAP values 4.5–5.9 mmol Fe²⁺/g), and DPPH (SC₅₀=6.6–7.1 μg/ml) and hydroxyl radical (SC₅₀=447.1–727.7 μg/ml) scavenging abilities were revealed. In vitro, all extracts exhibited notable inhibition of α-amylase (IC₅₀=310.8–617.7 μg/ml) and particularly strong inhibition of α-glucosidase (IC₅₀=2.1–3.7 μg/ml). Molecular docking predicted that among identified compounds procyanidin B2 is the best inhibitor of these carbohydrate-digesting enzymes. Obtained results showed that the barks of investigated Pyrus hybrid and its parent taxa have similar composition and bioactivity.