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Nutrition & Dietetics
Tuuli E. I. Salo, Sari Niinisto, Tuuli E. Korhonen, Helena Pastell, Heli Reinivuo, Hanna-Mari Takkinen, Jorma Ilonen, Jorma Toppari, Mikael Knip, Riitta Veijola, Suvi M. Virtanen
Summary: This study investigated the intake and sources of dietary fibre among Finnish children using new CODEX-compliant values. The intake of fibre was associated with age, sex, and breastfeeding status. Cereal products, fruits, and vegetables were identified as major sources of dietary fibre.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Samantha K. Gill, Megan Rossi, Balazs Bajka, Kevin Whelan
Summary: Dietary fiber has been shown to benefit gastrointestinal health through consumption of unrefined whole foods. Studies have demonstrated that dietary fiber can regulate gut and microbial effects, with important implications for gastrointestinal disorders.
NATURE REVIEWS GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
(2021)
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Cell Biology
Sayantani Goswami, Juan Flores, Iyshwarya Balasubramanian, Sheila Bandyopadhyay, Ivor Joseph, Jared Bianchi-Smak, Puneet Dhawan, Derya M. Mucahit, Shiyan Yu, Sylvia Christakos, Nan Gao
Summary: Studies have shown that vitamin D supplementation can effectively reduce intestinal inflammation in mice with IEC-specific Rab11a defects, leading to decreased production of inflammatory cytokines, improved body weights, reduced immune cell infiltration, and decreased inflammatory cytokine secretion.
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
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Cell Biology
Gang Wang, Hua-Ling Wu, Yue-Ping Liu, De-Qi Yan, Zi-Lin Yuan, Li Chen, Qian Yang, Yu-Song Gao, Bo Diao
Summary: This study demonstrates that transplantation of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (huMSCs) is a safe and effective strategy for the treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI), with good immunoregulatory function.
NEURAL REGENERATION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Microbiology
Stacey L. Fanning, Robert Korngold, Zheng Yang, Kira Goldgirsh, Steven Park, Joshua Zenreich, Melissa Baker, Phyllis McKiernan, Ming Tan, Bingsong Zhang, Michele L. Donato, David S. Perlin
Summary: The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused devastating impacts in many areas, with treatment options being limited. The use of convalescent donor plasma to transfer passive neutralizing antibodies to patients with respiratory involvement has shown varying results, influenced by multiple factors. Further study is needed to identify potential biomarkers for more successful patient outcomes.
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Rheumatology
Marc Corbera-Bellalta, Roser Alba-Rovira, Sujatha Muralidharan, Georgina Espigol-Frigole, Roberto Rios-Garces, Javier Marco-Hernandez, Amanda Denuc, Farah Kamberovic, Patricia Perez-Galan, Alexandra Joseph, Annalisa D'Andrea, Kent Bondensgaard, Maria C. Cid, John F. Paolini
Summary: The study found increased expression of GM-CSF and its receptor alpha in GCA lesions. Enhanced JAK2/STAT5A expression/phosphorylation and increased expression of target genes CD83 and Spi1/PU.1 were observed in GCA lesions. Treatment with mavrilimumab in ex vivo cultured GCA arteries resulted in reduced expression of cell markers CD3 epsilon, CD20, CD14, and CD16, as well as reduced infiltration of CD16 and CD3 epsilon cells. Mavrilimumab also reduced the expression of molecules related to T cell activation, Th1 differentiation, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and vascular injury. Additionally, mavrilimumab reduced CD34+ cells and neoangiogenesis in GCA lesions.
ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Jacinta B. Smith, Jason J. Herbert, Naomi R. Truong, Anthony L. Cunningham
Summary: Herpes simplex viruses (HSV) types 1 and 2 are common infections in humans, causing oral and genital herpes. There is currently no vaccine or immunotherapy available for these diseases, making it crucial to understand the immunopathogenesis of HSV infections to develop preventive and therapeutic interventions.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Piotr Szpakowski, Dominika Ksiazek-Winiarek, Malgorzata Turniak-Kusy, Ilona Pacan, Andrzej Glabinski
Summary: Astrocytes, once considered passive brain cells, have been found to play a more active role in the central nervous system. This study aimed to evaluate the production of inflammatory chemokines and neurotrophic factors by primary human astrocytes after inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulation. The results showed that only astrocytes induced by inflammatory mediators produced certain chemokines, and pro-inflammatory conditions decreased the release of a neurotrophic factor while anti-inflammatory cytokines increased its production.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lisha Joshi, Ioanna Plastira, Eva Bernhart, Helga Reicher, Alexander Triebl, Harald C. Kofeler, Wolfgang Sattler
Summary: The ATX/LPA/LPA-receptor axis could be a potential pharmacological target for modulating the neuroinflammatory response triggered by systemic inflammation. Inhibition of ATX and LPA5 may protect against the harmful effects of systemic endotoxemia on the brain.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Infectious Diseases
Suipeng Chen, Mengjiao Kuang, Ying Qu, Shirui Huang, Binbin Gong, Suzhen Lin, Huiyan Wang, Guiye Wang, Hongqun Tao, Jian Yu, Zuqin Yang, Minghua Jiang, Qipeng Xie
Summary: This study compared the differences in serum cytokines and chemokines between full-term neonates with sepsis and those without infection. The results showed that the levels of many cytokines were significantly increased in neonates with sepsis, indicating an excessive pro-inflammatory response. Chemokines were involved in the anti-infection defense of neonates, but could also lead to damage.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
David M. M. Cauvi, Dennis Hawisher, Julia Derunes, Antonio De Maio
Summary: Phospholipids play important roles in cellular membranes, vesicles, and lipid nanoparticles. The presence of phospholipids can alter the transcriptome and proteome of cells, as well as modulate signaling pathways, leading to changes in cellular functions.
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Immunology
Bruce K. Patterson, Jose Guevara-Coto, Ram Yogendra, Edgar B. Francisco, Emily Long, Amruta Pise, Hallison Rodrigues, Purvi Parikh, Javier Mora, Rodrigo A. Mora-Rodriguez
Summary: CCR5 and its ligands play a role in COVID-19 pathogenesis, with a focus on immune responses. Elevated B-cells and certain monocytic subsets were observed in COVID-19 patients, while certain T-cell subsets were decreased compared to healthy controls. Various cytokines showed significantly different levels in COVID-19 patients compared to healthy controls, indicating immune dysregulation in the disease process.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Priscilla Vilela dos Santos, Debora Nonato Miranda de Toledo, Debora Maria Soares de Souza, Tatiana Prata Menezes, Luiza Oliveira Perucci, Zolder Marinho Silva, Daniela Caldas Teixeira, Ed Wilson Rodrigues Vieira, Valter Ferreira de Andrade-Neto, Nathalia Sernizon Guimaraes, Andre Talvani
Summary: This study evaluated the available information on inflammatory and regulatory plasma mediators in pregnant women diagnosed with toxoplasmosis. Eight studies were included in the analysis, and the results showed that infected pregnant women had higher levels of IL-5, IL-6, IL-8, IL-17, CCL5, and IL-10 in their plasma. These findings suggest that the immune status of pregnant women determines the course of T. gondii infection, and the balance between inflammatory and regulatory cytokines mitigates the adverse effects on the placenta and fetus.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Sagar Paudel, Laxman Ghimire, Liliang Jin, Duane Jeansonne, Samithamby Jeyaseelan
Summary: This article summarizes the mechanisms of how the hematopoietic system increases neutrophil generation rapidly during acute infectious and inflammatory conditions. Recent studies have identified new concepts, including the direct sensing of pathogens by BM resident or sentinel hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells, the crosstalk between hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells, endothelial cells, and stromal cells, and the direct effects of newly discovered inflammatory molecules on hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hira Shakoor, Jack Feehan, Vasso Apostolopoulos, Carine Platat, Ayesha Salem Al Dhaheri, Habiba Ali, Leila Cheikh Ismail, Marijan Bosevski, Lily Stojanovska
Summary: This article summarizes the immunomodulatory effects of polyphenols and the potential underlying mechanisms involved in stimulating immune responses.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Victor Costa Castro-Alves, Joao Roberto Oliveira do Nascimento
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2018)
Article
Plant Sciences
Florence P. Castelan, Victor C. Castro-Alves, Lorenzo A. Saraiva, Talita P. Nascimento, Maria F. N. S. Calhau, Carlos T. S. Dias, Beatriz R. Cordenunsi-Lysenko
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Talita P. Nascimento, Victor C. Castro-Alves, Florence P. Castelan, Maria Fernanda N. S. Calhau, Lorenzo A. Saraiva, Roberta G. Agopian, Beatriz Rosana Cordenunsi-Lysenko
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Victor Costa Castro-Alves, Tania Misuzu Shiga, Joao Roberto Oliveira do Nascimento
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2019)
Review
Plant Sciences
Beatriz Rosana Cordenunsi-Lysenko, Joao Roberto Oliveira Nascimento, Victor Costa Castro-Alves, Eduardo Purgatto, Joao Paulo Fabi, Fernanda Helena Goncalves Peroni-Okyta
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Carolina Falcato Fialho Palma, Victor Castro-Alves, Luis Orlando Morales, Eva Rosenqvist, Carl-Otto Ottosen, Ake Strid
Summary: UV-B radiation affects plant morphology, growth, and physiological responses significantly, with different light spectra having varying effects on plant acclimation to UV-B exposure.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Victor Castro-Alves, Irina Kalbina, Asgeir Nilsen, Mats Aronsson, Eva Rosenqvist, Marcel A. K. Jansen, Minjie Qian, Asa Ostrom, Tuulia Hyotylainen, Ake Strid
Summary: This study used dill as a model herb to show how modulating plant metabolism through environmental conditions can enhance sensory quality. The association between metabolite profile and sensory quality is not always direct, with amino acids and organic acids playing a key role in determining dill taste.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Borja Lanzon, Marina Martin-Taboada, Victor Castro-Alves, Rocio Vila-Bedmar, Ignacio Gonzalez de Pablos, Daniel Duberg, Pilar Gomez, Elias Rodriguez, Matej Oresic, Tuulia Hyoetylaeinen, Enrique Morales, Francisco J. Ruperez, Gema Medina-Gomez
Summary: Severe obesity is a significant risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD), and distinct lipid and metabolic signatures in obesity may indicate early stages of CKD pathogenesis. Bariatric surgery has an impact on lipid and metabolic signature, showing potential for early diagnosis or therapeutic intervention.
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Chemistry, Applied
P. Seeburger, H. Forsman, G. Bevilacqua, T. M. Marques, L. O. Morales, S. B. R. Prado, A. Strid, T. Hyotylainen, V. Castro-Alves
Summary: While the farm to fork strategy falls short in improving crop nutraceutical quality, our study shows that supplementary UV radiation exposure during growth of broccoli and Chinese cabbage can enhance AhR activation in human intestinal cells, leading to increased nutraceutical quality of Brassicaceae. By combining metabolomics analysis with AhR cell assay, we found that UVB-exposed Chinese cabbage resulted in 23% enhanced AhR activation compared to plants grown without supplementary UV. This research provides new insights into the effects of cruciferous vegetables on human intestinal health.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Samira Bernardino Ramos do Prado, Victor Costa Castro-Alves, Gabrielle Fernandez Ferreira, Joao Paulo Fabi
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yonghong Ye, Songyan Zheng, Yuanxing Wang
Summary: In this study, the changes of aroma components in Gannan navel orange during growth were systematically studied using HS-SPME-GC-MS. Key aroma components and markers were identified. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the dynamic variation of aroma compounds during navel orange growth and have potential for industrial applications.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jia Xu, Yayuan Zhang, Mengke Zhang, Xinlin Wei, Yiming Zhou
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of glucosamine selenium on summer-autumn tea, showing that it can enhance nutritional quality, improve sensory characteristics, and increase plant adaptation to environmental changes and abiotic stresses.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yuanming Chu, Zhaoyang Ding, Jing Xie
Summary: This study investigated the use of ice glazing containing D-sodium erythorbate (DSE) and vacuum packaging to maintain the quality of large yellow croaker during frozen storage. The results showed that vacuum packaging effectively inhibited ice crystal growth and minimized water loss, while the combination of vacuum packaging and 0.3% DSE-infused ice glazing maintained freshness indicators at low levels throughout the 300-day storage period. This combination was considered the most effective in preserving the quality of the fish.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Md. Ashikur Rahman, Shirin Akter, Md. Ashrafudoulla, Md. Anamul Hasan Chowdhury, A. G. M. Sofi Uddin Mahamud, Si Hong Park, Sang-Do Ha
Summary: This comprehensive review aims to provide insights into the mechanisms and key factors influencing biofilm formation by A. hydrophila in the food industry. It explores the molecular processes involved in various stages of biofilm formation and investigates the impact of intrinsic factors and environmental conditions on biofilm architecture and resilience. The article also highlights the potential of bibliometric analysis in conceptualizing the research landscape and identifying knowledge gaps in A. hydrophila biofilm research.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chujing Wang, Wenni Tian, Zengliu Song, Qun Wang, Yong Cao, Jie Xiao
Summary: Solid lipid ratio in emulsions has significant effects on colloidal stability, mucus permeability, and bioavailability in vivo. Higher solid lipid ratio improves intestinal stability but reduces mucus permeability.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dacai Zhong, Liping Kang, Juan Liu, Xiang Li, Li Zhou, Luqi Huang, Zidong Qiu
Summary: In this study, a novel online extraction electrospray ionization mass spectrometry method was developed to comprehensively characterize complex foods. Meanwhile, a characteristic marker screening method and chemometrics modeling were used for the accurate authentication of highly-similar foods. This research has significant implications for ensuring food quality and safety.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qiannan Zhao, Jinyi Yang, Jiahui Li, Lei Zhang, Xiaohai Yan, Tianli Yue, Yahong Yuan
Summary: This study investigated the transport and hypoglycemic effects of phenolics in mulberry leaves using an in vitro digestion model. The results showed that digested phenolics had higher absorbability and could inhibit glucose digestion and absorption. Phenolics also regulated glucose metabolism. Luteoforol and p-coumaric acid were found to be the primary phenolics strongly correlated with the hypoglycemic ability of mulberry leaves.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yanyun Cao, Qingling Wang, Jinou Lin, Yin-Yi Ding, Jianzhong Han
Summary: This study investigated the effects of gallic acid (GA) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) at different ratios on the gel properties of calcium induced-whey protein emulsion gel. It was found that GA and EGCG could promote gel formation, increase gel strength, and delay the release of emulsified oil droplets.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Monique Martins Strieder, Vitor Lacerda Sanches, Mauricio Ariel Rostagno
Summary: This study proposed an integrated and automated procedure for extracting, separating, and quantifying bioactive compounds from coffee co-products. By optimizing the extraction, separation, and analysis method, real-time analysis was achieved. The results suggest that coupling different techniques can efficiently extract, separate, and analyze phenolic compounds, providing an integrated method to produce high-added value ingredients for various applications.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Kyu Sang Sim, Hyoyoung Kim, Suel Hye Hur, Tae Woong Na, Ji Hye Lee, Ho Jin Kim
Summary: Geographical origin plays a crucial role in determining the quality and safety of agricultural products. In this study, ICP analysis was used to determine the inorganic elemental content of onions and identify their geographical origin. Chemometric methods were applied to analyze the ICP results, and the accuracy of distinguishing between Korean and Chinese onions was found to be excellent. The findings suggest that this method can be beneficial for identifying agricultural products.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)