Article
Chemistry, Applied
Karina Veliz, Pedro Toledo, Michael Araya, Maria Fernanda Gomez, Vieia Villalobos, Fadia Tala
Summary: This study analyzed the chemical composition and mineral content of eleven seaweeds from Chile. It found that some seaweeds have abundant nutritional compounds and beneficial effects on human health, while also accumulating heavy metals. Overall, the seaweeds have suitable chemical composition for use as food and feed ingredients, but monitoring cadmium levels in brown seaweeds is necessary.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael Oster, Henry Reyer, Jonas Keiler, Elizabeth Ball, Christina Mulvenna, Siriluck Ponsuksili, Klaus Wimmers
Summary: This study evaluated the use of dried comfrey leaves as a feed supplement for pigs, finding that while comfrey leaves can promote intestinal health and increase microbial diversity in feces and digesta, feeding dried comfrey leaves can impact pig body weight and phosphorus levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Helena Correia, Cristina Soares, Simone Morais, Edgar Pinto, Antonio Marques, Maria Leonor Nunes, Agostinho Almeida, Cristina Delerue-Matos
Summary: The study aimed to characterize the impact of hydrothermal processing on iodine, sodium, potassium, selenium, and arsenic concentrations of four seaweed species and on the associated health risks-benefits for consumers. Different seaweed species showed varying patterns in the release of elements after processing, with some species having potential risks in high iodine and arsenic levels, but processed U. pinnatifida could provide adequate nutrients for all population groups.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sultan Singh, Tejveer Singh, Pushpendra Koli, Uchenna Y. Anele, Brijesh K. Bhadoria, Mukesh Choudhary, Yonglin Ren, Leonard Lauriault
Summary: This study evaluated the nutritive value, dry matter and mineral contents, as well as in vitro fermentation parameters of 5 annual and 11 perennial Indian pasture legume species. The results showed significant differences in various nutritional aspects among different legume species, suggesting the potential for optimizing rumen feed efficiency by combining different legume species.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ruiguo Wang, Yuan Huang, Shujun Dong, Peilong Wang, Xiaoou Su
Summary: Animal-derived food plays a significant role in human exposure to bisphenol compounds, with limited studies on the source of bisphenols in animal feed. This study examined the occurrence of BPs in animal feed packaging and their migration into feed, confirming that BPA can migrate from plastic packaging into solid feed. Results show that contact time and initial BP concentration affect the migration extent, expanding knowledge on the origin of BPs in the food chain.
Article
Plant Sciences
Babita Choudhary, Deepesh Khandwal, Nirmala Kumari Gupta, Jaykumar Patel, Avinash Mishra
Summary: This study analyzed the nutritional composition and biological activities of 15 abundant tropical seaweeds. It found that green and brown seaweeds had higher nutritional value and antioxidant activity, and could improve the oxidative stability of food oils. These tropical seaweeds have the potential to be used as functional foods, dietary supplements, or animal feed, as well as food supplements for fortifying food products and garnishing and seasoning foods.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Eslam Ahmed, Belgutei Batbekh, Naoki Fukuma, Masaaki Hanada, Takehiro Nishida
Summary: This study investigated the impacts of different brown seaweed species on rumen fermentation and methane mitigation. The results showed that when used as feed additives, the seaweed species increased the production of volatile fatty acids but failed to suppress methane production. However, when included as feed in the basal diet, they significantly reduced methane production, but also inhibited rumen fermentation.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Androniki Christaki, Kyriaki G. Zinoviadou, Vassiliki T. Papoti, Michael Miaoulis, Alexandra Chaskopoulou
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of wild-caught mosquitoes from rice-fields as poultry feed. The results showed that mosquito samples had excellent nutritional composition and microbiological characteristics, performing well compared to other common feedstuff and edible insects, indicating their potential as poultry feed components.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shahida Anusha Siddiqui, Nur Alim Bahmid, Ahmed Taha, Abdel-Moneim Eid Abdel-Moneim, Abdelrazeq M. Shehata, Chen Tan, Mohammad Saeed Kharazmi, Yuan Li, Elham Assadpour, Roberto Castro-Munoz, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: This study reviews the application of nanoencapsulation in animal feedings and relevant drugs. Nanoencapsulation design can protect feed bioactives and improve their absorption and release in animals. Chitosan is found to be the most effective carrier. Nanoparticles and nanocapsules are commonly used nanocarriers. Nanofibers, nanohydrogels, and nanoemulsions have not been applied in feeds yet. For ruminants, nano-minerals, vitamins, phytochemicals, essential fatty acids, and drugs are encapsulated using nanoparticles for improved delivery and bioavailability. Safety and regulatory issues, as well as advantages and disadvantages of nanoencapsulation in animal feeds, are also discussed.
ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Devesh Bekah, Asho D. Thakoor, Avin Ramanjooloo, Itisha Chummun Phul, Sabine Botte, Prerna Roy, Preeti Oogarah, Sarvanen Curpen, Nowsheen Goonoo, John Bolton, Archana Bhaw-Luximon
Summary: Oceans cover a large portion of the Earth's surface, making seaweeds and algae potential sources of nutrients for the growing global population. This study conducted the first analysis of vitamins, minerals, and heavy metals in seaweed extracts from the Mascarene Islands in Mauritius and Rodrigues. The study found that vitamins C and pro-vitamin A were the most common components, with the highest content in the green seaweed Udotea argentea. Major minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and sulfur were also present, along with trace amounts of silicon in most seaweeds.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Deanna M. Bowman, Izumi Kaji, James R. Goldenring
Summary: Microvillus inclusion disease is a congenital diarrhea disorder caused by MYO5B loss or mutations. Studying patient tissues, cells, mice, and pigs has provided important insights into the pathology of the disease and potential therapeutic strategies.
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
M. T. Sorensen, H. D. Poulsen, C. L. Katholm, O. Hojberg
Summary: This paper discusses the potential effects of glyphosate on livestock, highlighting the lack of literature in this area and stressing the need for more in vivo studies to draw accurate conclusions.
Article
Ecology
P. A. J. van Oort, A. Verhagen, A. K. van der Werf
Summary: There is great pressure on terrestrial ecosystems and concerns over whether the growing world population can be sustained by the land. Harvesting more from the oceans could potentially alleviate these concerns, but little is known about the extent of this potential. A model was used to estimate the production potential of seaweeds and their contribution to global food supply. Current estimates suggest that seaweeds provide up to 0.13% of food energy supply, with potential to increase to 0.25% by 2050. Further research is needed to address uncertainties and identify suitable sites for offshore seaweed cultivation.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
M. B. Samarasinghe, M. E. van der Heide, M. R. Weisbjerg, J. Sehested, J. J. Sloth, A. Bruhn, M. Vestergaard, J. Norgaard, L. E. Hernandez-Castellano
Summary: This study analyzed the chemical composition of three seaweed species commonly found in Nordic countries, revealing low protein content but high levels of minerals, fatty acids, and polysaccharides, especially in terms of certain essential microminerals.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ka Yan Man, Ka Lai Chow, Yu Bon Man, Wing Yin Mo, Ming Hung Wong
Summary: The use of biochar as a feed additive has been shown to have positive effects on animal growth performance, blood profiles, egg production, pathogen resistance, and methane reduction in ruminant animals. Additionally, the high sorption capacity of biochar efficiently aids in removing pollutants and toxins from animals' bodies and farm environments. It is anticipated that biochar will see increased use in animal farming, with potential applications in the medical and human health sectors as well.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Adrian I. Yoris-Nobile, Carlos J. Slebi-Acevedo, Esther Lizasoain-Arteaga, Irune Indacoechea-Vega, Elena Blanco-Fernandez, Daniel Castro-Fresno, Alejandro Alonso-Estebanez, Sara Alonso-Canon, Carlos Real-Gutierrez, Fouad Boukhelf, Mohamed Boutouil, Nassim Sebaibi, Alice Hall, Sam Greenhill, Roger Herbert, Richard Stafford, Bianca Reis, Pieter van der Linden, Oscar Babe Gomez, Hugo Sainz Meyer, Joao N. Franco, Emanuel Almada, Maria Teresa Borges, Isabel Sousa-Pinto, Miriam Tuaty-Guerra, Jorge Lobo-Arteaga
Summary: The manufacture of artificial reefs by 3D printing is an important method for the recovery of damaged ecosystems. This study takes a multidisciplinary approach to analyze the materials, designs, and construction process of artificial reefs in order to understand their true impact on the environment. The results show that using cement mortars for 3D printing artificial reefs has better characteristics.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Vanesa Sanz, Maria Dolores Torres, Herminia Dominguez, Isabel Sousa Pinto, Isabel Costa, A. Catarina Guedes
Summary: This study focuses on the valorization of the red seaweed Mastocarpus stellatus collected from the Northern coast of Portugal. The results show seasonal and spatial variability of its chemical composition between October 2018 and September 2019. The most productive season coincides with the warmest months, while carbohydrates and phycobiliproteins increase in the colder season. Spatial variation may be related to the proximity to water channel discharges at the sampling sites.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Diana Freitas, Francisco Arenas, Candida Gomes Vale, Isabel Sousa Pinto, Debora Borges
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of sea temperature on the respiration rate of four limpet species in mainland Portugal. The results showed that the oxygen consumption of P. ulyssiponensis increased linearly with sea temperature, indicating that this species is more sensitive to temperature variations and potentially more susceptible to climate change. This research provides important insights into the effect of sea temperature on oxygen consumption in limpets and their sensitivity to temperature increases in future climate change scenarios.
JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fernanda Galvao, Edgar Pinto, Zita E. Martins, Agostinho A. Almeida, Isabel M. P. L. V. O. Ferreira, Vanderlei Aparecido de Lima, Maria Lurdes Felsner
Summary: This study evaluated commercial fruit flours in terms of their nutritional composition, mineral content, daily intake contribution, and bioaccessibility. The samples showed significant variability in their composition, and fruit flours contributed to daily mineral requirements, especially for Mg, Fe, Mn, and Cu. However, they had a low contribution to the requirement of Na. The bioaccessibility of Ca and Fe was low, while Mg showed the highest bioaccessibility. The bioaccessible fraction of Mg was negatively correlated with dietary fiber content and lipids.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Angela Barreto, Joana Santos, Lara Almeida, Vitor Tavares, Edgar Pinto, Maria Celeiro, Carmen Garcia-Jares, Vera L. Maria
Summary: The main aim of this study is to understand the effects of nanoplastics on the terrestrial invertebrate Folsomia candida. The research shows that the presence of nanoplastics can alter the toxicity of industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals to the organism. However, the effects vary depending on the concentration and conditions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diana Freitas, Debora Borges, Francisco Arenas, Isabel Sousa Pinto, Candida Gomes Vale
Summary: This study focuses on predicting the climate change impacts on the global distribution of four Patella species living along the rocky shores of the Portuguese coast, while also exploring the potential role of the Portuguese intertidal as a climate refugium. The study finds that the distribution of these limpets is mainly determined by the intertidal zone and seawater temperature. Regardless of the climate scenario, all species are projected to gain suitable conditions in the north while losing in the south, with only P. rustica expected to experience a contraction in its extent of occurrence.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Andre Martins Vaz-dos-Santos, Kathleen Angelica Rautenberg, Cristiane Gallego Augusto, Eduardo Luis Cupertino Ballester, Paulo Ricardo Schwingel, Edgar Pinto, Agostinho Almeida, Alberto Teodorico Correia
Summary: This study investigates the geographic variation in the thread herring populations in the fishing ground of Brazilian industrial purse seine fleets. It reveals remarkable differences in the otoliths of thread herring between Rio de Janeiro and Santa Catarina, challenging the previous notion of a single panmictic population in the Atlantic Ocean. The implications of these findings for rational fisheries management are emphasized.
Article
Toxicology
Adelaide Sousa, Rui Azevedo, Vera Marisa Costa, Sara Oliveira, Ines Preguica, Sofia Viana, Flavio Reis, Agostinho Almeida, Paulo Matafome, Patricia Dias-Pereira, Felix Carvalho, Eduarda Fernandes, Marisa Freitas
Summary: Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) are widely used nanomaterials in medicine and the food industry, but their increased use has raised concerns about potential pro-inflammatory effects in the intestine. This study evaluated the effects of two subacute doses of 5 nm polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-AgNP in mice, and found that ingested AgNP are distributed throughout the body but mostly excreted in feces. The accumulation of AgNP in the intestine led to a prominent inflammatory response, driven by the activation of the NF-kB pathway and the generation of multiple cytokines and chemokines.
ARCHIVES OF TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Isabella Bracchi, Juliana Guimaraes, Catarina Rodrigues, Rui Azevedo, Claudia Matta Coelho, Catia Pinheiro, Juliana Morais, Ines Barreiros-Mota, Virginia Cruz Fernandes, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Edgar Pinto, Andre Moreira-Rosario, Luis Filipe Ribeiro de Azevedo, Claudia Camila Dias, Jorge Lima, Ines Sapinho, Carla Ramalho, Conceicao Calhau, Joao Costa Leite, Agostinho Almeida, Diogo Pestana, Elisa Keating
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the role of essential trace elements in pregnancy health. The findings suggest that high urinary zinc levels increase the risk of pre-eclampsia, but decrease the risk of small head circumference at birth.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luisa Correia-Sa, Virginia C. Fernandes, Maria Luz Maia, Edgar Pinto, Sonia Norberto, Agostinho Almeida, Cristina Santos, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Conceicao Calhau, Valentina F. Domingues
Summary: This study evaluated the exposure of Portuguese children to environmental chemicals through urine analysis and identified predictors of exposure. The results showed that region, age, diet, and weight group were significant predictors of urinary concentrations of certain elements.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Esther lvarez-Silvares, Tania Fernandez-Cruz, Monica Bermudez-Gonzalez, Paula Rubio-Cid, Agostinho Almeida, Edgar Pinto, Teresa Seoane-Pillado, Elena Martinez-Carballo
Summary: Placental development plays a crucial role in the progression of pregnancy, and exposure to environmental toxicants, including metals, can have an impact on placenta and subsequently affect pregnancy outcomes. This study investigates the correlation between placental levels of 14 essential and non-essential elements and neonatal weight. The findings suggest that certain metal concentrations in the placenta may influence fetal growth, with cobalt and strontium associated with higher newborn weight, while lithium, molybdenum, and selenium associated with lower newborn weight.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Claudia Pinto, Sara Cravo, Sandra Mota, Liliana Rego, Joana Rocha e Silva, Agostinho Almeida, Carlos M. Afonso, Maria Elizabeth Tiritan, Honorina Cidade, Isabel F. Almeida
Summary: This study investigated the potential of cork by-products as sustainable sources of value-added ingredients with antioxidant potential. The highest antioxidant activity was observed for the P1 extract obtained with 30% ethanol.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2023)
