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Food Science & Technology
Loredana Biondi, Andrea Fulgione, Assunta De Lella, Anna Cutarelli, Morena Nappa, Francesca Garofalo, Stefania Cavallo, Donatella Nava
Summary: This study evaluated the labeling, microbiological communities, and allergens present in 50 ethnic foods. The visual inspection of labels revealed the absence of labeling in Italian and/or a failure to specify the place of origin. Microbiological analyses showed the absence of pathogens in all samples, but process hygiene indicator bacteria were found in 37 samples. For allergens, 12 samples were non-compliant and only two products had species different from those declared on the label. This research highlights the need to increase control of ethnic foods and improve the labeling system with standardized international regulations.
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Lu Yang, Fan Wei, Jing-Min Liu, Shuo Wang
Summary: This review discusses the advances in agro-food safety inspection techniques utilizing new hybrid micro/nanoentities, such as molecular imprinting polymers integrated with quantum dots and upconversion luminescent nanoparticles. The integration of various disciplines like material science, nanotechnology, and analytical methodology shows promise in addressing emerging challenges in the field of agro-food research.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Peiru Gao, Nor Qhairul Izzreen Mohd Noor, Sharifudin Md. Shaarani
Summary: This paper reviews the food safety hazards and health risks associated with aquatic food products in the Southeast Asian region, including microplastics, biological hazards, and chemical hazards. The potential health risks of aquatic food products vary in intensity and classes across different countries in Southeast Asia, with particular concern for pathogenic bacteria, antimicrobials, and heavy metals. Environmental changes, evolving consumption patterns, and globalization of trade create new food safety challenges, requiring advancements in food technologies, regulations, and international cooperation.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Yuhang Sun, Xinxin Zheng, Hao Wang, Mengmeng Yan, Zilei Chen, Qinzheng Yang, Yong Shao
Summary: Food safety is a critical issue that is closely related to people's health and safety. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) technology, as a simple, rapid, and sensitive detection technique, has significant potential for food safety detection. Researchers have shown a growing interest in utilizing silent region molecules for SERS analysis, which can effectively circumvent matrix effects and improve the accuracy of detection.
Review
Food Science & Technology
E. Buscaroli, I Braschi, C. Cirillo, A. Fargue-Lelievre, G. C. Modarelli, G. Pennisi, I Righini, K. Specht, F. Orsini
Summary: Urban agriculture has gained attention globally, but the potential food safety risks are often underestimated, highlighting the need for assessment tools to assist practitioners, policymakers, and scholars in evaluating and addressing food safety concerns.
Article
Urban Studies
Mario Gonzalez-Azcarate, Jose Luis Cruz-Macein, Isabel Bardaji, Adrian Garcia-Rodriguez
Summary: Local scale plays an increasingly important role in transitioning the food system to sustainability, particularly through city-region based food provision. Short food supply chains (SFSCs) are crucial in this approach. This paper explores the role of local and regional policies in fostering SFSCs, focusing on barriers and measures from the perspective of local government. The study highlights the potential of the city-region food-systems approach to address barriers and suggest solutions for municipalities to support SFSCs.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zuzana Miskova, Eva Lorencova, Richardos Nikolaos Salek, Tereza Kolackova, Ludmila Travnikova, Anita Rejdlova, Leona Bunkova, Frantisek Bunka
Summary: The aim of this study was to monitor and evaluate the content of eight biogenic amines (BAs) in 232 samples of wines produced in the Central European region (Zone B). PUT, HIS, TYM, and PEA were the most frequently detected BAs in all tested wine samples. The BA content in red wines was generally higher than in rose and white wines, with 9% of the red wine samples having histamine concentrations above the recommended limit of 10 mg/L.
Article
Allergy
Astrid L. Voskamp, Sugandhika Khosa, Tracy Phan, Hannah A. Deberg, Judy Bingham, Mark Hew, William Smith, Jodie Abramovitch, Jennifer M. Rolland, Matthew Moyle, Kari C. Nadeau, Gideon Lack, Mark Larche, Erik Wambre, Robyn E. O'Hehir, Pascal Hickey, Sara R. Prickett
Summary: PVX108, a peptide immunotherapy designed to treat peanut allergy, showed negligible activation of peanut-sensitized basophils and induced a shift in peanut-reactive T-cell phenotype balance to reduce Th2A dominance in a randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 1 clinical trial in peanut-allergic adults.
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jian Chen, Yuxi Guo, Xianlong Zhang, Jianghua Liu, Pin Gong, Zhuoqun Su, Lihua Fan, Guoliang Li
Summary: Nanoparticles have small size, high surface activity, and antibacterial and antioxidant properties, making them widely used in the food industry. However, their migration from the environment to food increases the exposure risk to humans. Carbon-based NPs, nanoselenium NPs, and rare earth oxide NPs are three emerging NPs that are commonly used in the food industry. The potential risk mechanisms and absorption pathways of NPs into the human body are discussed.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seong-Cheol Park, Jong-Kook Lee, Young-Min Kim, Jung Ro Lee
Summary: Due to the emergence of drug-resistant pathogens, scientists have discovered antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) with high antibacterial activity and cell selectivity. By modifying the amino acids in the peptide chain, they have enhanced the antimicrobial effects and salt tolerance, while reducing cytotoxicity.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hong Phuc Luu, Thi Tuyet Hanh Tran, Thi Xuan Truong
Summary: To improve food safety interventions and policy actions, researchers combined two studies: the Expert Study, which used the Delphi method to gather expert opinions on critical factors affecting food safety behavior, and the Disadvantaged People Study, which investigated potential factors from the perspectives of disadvantaged individuals preparing meals. The final set of factors identified include demographic, motivation, enabling, and maintaining factors, emphasizing the importance of contextual factors and addressing various barriers to food safety practices in the domestic environment.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Olugbenga Ehuwa, Amit K. Jaiswal, Swarna Jaiswal
Summary: Salmonellosis is the second most reported gastrointestinal disorder in the EU caused by Salmonella-contaminated foods. Symptoms are severe and varied, with contamination of poultry, cattle, and other products being common. Efforts to control Salmonella are ongoing, but there is a need for stricter controls by the government and private sectors.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Zhilong Yu, Dongyun Jung, Soyoun Park, Yaxi Hu, Kang Huang, Barbara A. Rasco, Shuo Wang, Jennifer Ronholm, Xiaonan Lu, Juhong Chen
Summary: This article discusses the potential of smart food traceability systems to improve food safety in global food supply chains. It introduces various detection strategies and technologies for food safety, including portable detection devices, smart indicators and sensors, and data-assisted whole-genome sequencing. It also discusses the application of new digital technologies such as the Internet of Things and cloud computing in smart food traceability systems.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sri Harminda Pahm Hartantyo, Renuka Selvaraj, Jiaying Ho, Jia Quan Oh, Jun Cheng Er, Angela Li, Kyaw Thu Aung
Summary: We conducted a survey on caterers with and without past hygiene violations to investigate their staffing, food safety practices, and correlations with microbial counts in food and the processing environment. The study found that past infringements did not have a negative impact on the current execution of food safety measures or the microbial quality of food. Instead of imposing stricter regulations on errant operators, alternative efforts to enhance food safety and their policy implications are discussed.
Article
Immunology
Eric Kyei-Baafour, Kwadwo A. Kusi, Fareed K. N. Arthur, Tracy Sarkodie-Addo, Michael Theisen, Daniel Dodoo, Bright Adu
Summary: The study found an increased risk of cerebral malaria in Plasmodium falciparum-infected Ghanaian children with medium IgG3 hinge region length.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Review
Neurosciences
Sergio B. Socias, Florencia Gonzalez-Lizarraga, Cesar L. Avila, Cecilia Vera, Leonardo Acuna, Julia E. Sepulveda-Diaz, Elaine Del-Bel, Rita Raisman-Vozari, Rosana N. Chehin
PROGRESS IN NEUROBIOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Parasitology
Cecilia Perez Brandan, Andrea C. Mesias, Leonardo Acuna, Thaise Lara Teixeira, Claudio Vieira da Silva
MEMORIAS DO INSTITUTO OSWALDO CRUZ
(2019)
Article
Cell Biology
Leonardo Acuna, Sabah Hamadat, Natalia S. Corbalan, Florencia Gonzalez-Lizarraga, Mauricio Dos-Santos-Pereira, Jeremy Rocca, Julia Sepulveda Diaz, Elaine Del-Bel, Dulce Papy-Garcia, Rosana N. Chehin, Patrick P. Michel, Rita Raisman-Vozari
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
S. A. Navarro, L. Lanza, N. S. Rios Colombo, M. Fernandez de Ullivarri, L. Acuna, B. Sosa-Padilla, G. Picariello, A. Bellomio, Miriam C. Chalon
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Leonardo Acuna, Natalia Corbalan, Marcos Quintela-Baluja, Jorge Barros-Velazquez, Augusto Bellomio
INTERNATIONAL DAIRY JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Miguel Fernandez de Ullivarri, Gabriela A. Bulacios, Silvia A. Navarro, Lucia Lanza, Lucia M. Mendoza, Miriam C. Chalon
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maria E. Bracamonte, Agustin Moya Alvarez, Andrea M. Sosa, Carlos L. Hoyos, Juan J. Lauthier, Silvana P. Cajal, Marisa Juarez, Renato E. Uncos, Fernando J. Sanchez-Valdez, Leonardo Acuna, Patricio Diosque, Miguel A. Basombrio, Julio R. Nasser, Yoshihisa Hashiguchi, Masataka Korenaga, Paola A. Barroso, Jorge D. Marco
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rodrigo Hernan Tomas-Grau, Diego Ploper, Cesar Luis avila, Esteban Vera Pingitore, Carolina Maldonado Galdeano, Silvina Chaves, Sergio Benjamin Socias, Agustin Stagnetto, Silvia Adriana Navarro, Rossana Elena Chahla, Monica Aguilar Lopez, Conrado Juan Llapur, Patricia Aznar, Maria Elena Alcorta, Dardo Costas, Isolina Flores, Dar Heinze, Gabriela Apfelbaum, Raul Mostoslavsky, Gustavo Mostoslavsky, Silvia Ines Cazorla, Gabriela del Valle Perdigon, Rosana Chehin
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the need for rapid development of diagnostic strategies. Research has shown that a proportion of individuals infected with COVID-19 develop antibodies, but only a small percentage have sufficient antibody levels to be considered as plasma donors.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emanuela Torelli, Ben Shirt-Ediss, Silvia A. Navarro, Marisa Manzano, Priya Vizzini, Natalio Krasnogor
Summary: Binary light-up aptamers are versatile tools for various applications. We demonstrated the functionality of a split Broccoli aptamer system that only emits fluorescence in the presence of a complementary sequence. The system was successfully assembled in an E. coli-based cell-free TX-TL system and a hybrid RNA/DNA rectangle origami, showing the effectiveness of the split system. The system was also used to detect a Campylobacter spp. DNA target sequence, highlighting its potential applications in real-time monitoring and detection of nucleic-acid-based devices.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paula B. Salazar, Martin Fanzone, Brenda A. Zabala, Maria J. Rodriguez Vaquero, Eduardo Cilli, Paola A. Barroso, Carlos Minahk, Leonardo Acuna
Summary: Red and white grape pomace from Valles Calchaquies, Argentina, showed anti-Leishmania activity, with white grape pomace being more effective. This indicates the potential use of grape pomace as an antimicrobial agent for biopesticide development.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ben Shirt-Ediss, Jordan Connolly, Juan Elezgaray, Emanuela Torelli, Silvia Adriana Navarro, Jaume Bacardit, Natalio Krasnogor
Summary: Designs for scaffolded DNA origami nanostructures are commonly published as lists of required DNA staple and scaffold sequences, but the high-level editable design files are often not made available. In this work, we propose an algorithmic solution to convert staple/scaffold sequences back to a guide schematic resembling the original origami schematic. This guide schematic can aid manual re-input of origami designs into CAD tools and ensure accurate assembly before costly laboratory experiments. Testing our algorithm on 36 origami designs, we successfully recovered high-quality guide schematics from raw sequences for 29 origamis (81%). Our software is available at https://revnano.readthedocs.io.
COMPUTATIONAL AND STRUCTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rossana Elena Chahla, Rodrigo Hernan Tomas-Grau, Silvia Ines Cazorla, Diego Ploper, Esteban Vera Pingitore, Monica Aguilar Lopez, Patricia Aznar, Maria Elena Alcorta, Eva Maria del Mar Velez, Agustin Stagnetto, Cesar Luis Avila, Carolina Maldonado-Galdeano, Sergio Benjamin Socias, Dar Heinze, Silvia Adriana Navarro, Conrado Juan Llapur, Dardo Costa, Isolina Flores, Alexis Edelstein, Shreyas Kowdle, Claudia Perandones, Benhur Lee, Gabriela Apfelbaum, Raul Mostoslavsky, Gustavo Mostoslavsky, Gabriela Perdigon, Rosana Nieves Chehin
Summary: This study investigated the long-term humoral immune response in volunteers who received SPUTNIK V. The findings showed that antibodies peaked at 28 days post-vaccination and declined afterwards, but remained detectable in 94% of individuals at 90 days. Previous infection triggered a stronger immune response and increased neutralization activity against variants of concern. Basal antibody titers had a greater influence on postvaccination immune responses.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-AMERICAS
(2022)