International Journal of Clinical Case Reports 2024, Vol.14, No.6, 312-326 http://medscipublisher.com/index.php/ijccr oleic acid, linoleic acid, and linolenic acid, which account for approximately 90% of the total fatty acid content (Zhang et al., 2010; Li et al., 2013). This high content of unsaturated fatty acids not only endows Xanthoceras sorbifolia oil with significant antioxidant properties but also offers potential cardiovascular health benefits. Therefore, with the growing interest in natural antioxidants and sustainable sources of bioactive compounds, the chemical composition and health benefits of Xanthoceras sorbifolia oil have become a focus of research 313 . Figure 1 Uses of Xanthoceras sorbifolia This study will analyze the chemical composition of Xanthoceras sorbifolia oil and evaluate its applications in antioxidant activity and cardiovascular protection. This study introduces and explores extraction methods for Xanthoceras sorbifolia oil, such as supercritical carbon dioxide extraction and microwave-assisted enzymatic aqueous extraction, aimed at optimizing the yield and quality of the oil. The study aims to uncover the genetic mechanisms behind the synthesis and environmental adaptation of Xanthoceras sorbifolia oil, with the goal of improving oil yield through genetic enhancement. Through this detailed investigation, the study hopes to contribute to the development of sustainable, health-promoting bioactive oils with potential applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries. 2 Chemical Composition of Xanthoceras SorbifoliaOil 2.1 Fatty acid composition One of the notable features of Xanthoceras sorbifolia oil is its high content of unsaturated fatty acids, which are crucial for various health benefits. The oil mainly contains monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Among the MUFAs, oleic acid is the most abundant, accounting for 30.73% to 30.98% of the total fatty acids. Additionally, Xanthoceras sorbifolia oil is an important source of nervonic acid, with concentrations ranging from 2.73% to 3.09%. Notably, the composition of these fatty acids shows good consistency regardless of the extraction method used-whether cold pressing, hexane extraction, aqueous enzymatic extraction, or supercritical fluid extraction (Table 2). This provides important references for the industrial production and quality control of Xanthoceras sorbifolia oil (Zheng et al., 2022). Linoleic acid, a PUFA, is another major component of X. sorbifolia oil, with concentrations reported to be around 379.61-385.86 mg/g oil (Gu et al., 2019). The high linoleic acid content is attributed to the activity of the XsFAD2
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