Gingerol derivatives are bioactive compounds isolated from the rhizome of ginger. They possess various beneficial activities, such as anticancer and hepatoprotective activities, and are therefore attractive targets of bioengineering. However, the microbial production of gingerol derivatives has not
Curcuminoids, major components of the spice turmeric, are used as a traditional Asian medicine and a food additive. Curcumin, a representative curcuminoid, has received a great deal of attention because of its anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, and antitumor activities. Here we report a novel type
The performance of particulate layers of a smaller particle size than given HPTLC plates was investigated. However, reducing the particle size and thus interporous space, the capillary flow is substantially reduced. For the first time, optimizations led to the successful use of a layer made of
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