Fernanda Nepomuceno’s research while affiliated with University of Brasília and other places

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Figure 2. Graphical representation of the data extracted from the articles containing carotenoid identification in Passiflora. The distribution of publications over the years is displayed at the bottom of the figure, where the years with higher numbers of publications are indicated by progressively darker bars. Additionally, the countries of origin of these studies are displayed, along with their respective publication counts. The fruits from the various Passiflora species analysed in the included studies are depicted through freehand digital illustrations by co-author M. L. B., created using Picsart ® software (version 24.3.3). Created with BioRender.com.
A Scoping Review on Carotenoid Profiling in Passiflora spp.: A Vast Avenue for Expanding the Knowledge on the Species
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April 2024

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Raquel Brison

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The Passiflora genus is recognised for its ethnopharmacological, sensorial, and nutritional significance. Yet, the screening of its dietary and bioactive molecules has mainly targeted hydrophilic metabolites. Following the PRISMA-P protocol, this review assessed the current knowledge on carotenoid composition and analysis within Passiflora, examining 968 records from seven databases and including 17 studies focusing on carotenoid separation and identification in plant parts. Those publications originated in America and Asia. P. edulis was the most frequently examined species of a total of ten, while pulp was the most studied plant part (16 studies). Carotenoid analysis involved primarily high-performance liquid chromatography separation on C18 columns and detection using diode array detectors (64.71%). Most studies identified the provitamin A β-carotene and xanthophylls lutein and zeaxanthin, with their geometric configuration often neglected. Only one study described carotenoid esters. Besides the methodology’s insufficient description, the lack of use of more accurate techniques and practices led to a high risk of bias in the carotenoid assignment in 17.65% of the articles. This review highlights the opportunity to broaden carotenoid studies to other species and parts within the diverse Passiflora genus, especially to wild, locally available fruits, which may have a strategic role in enhancing food diversity and security amidst climatic changes. Additionally, it urges the use of more accurate and efficient analytical methods based on green chemistry to better identify Passiflora carotenoids.

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