Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marta Pelczynska, Malgorzata Moszak, Agnieszka Wesolek, Pawel Bogdanski
Summary: Dietary patterns, specifically those containing bioactive food compounds such as polyphenols, unsaturated fatty acids, and probiotics, show promise in preventing and treating obesity-induced inflammation. These compounds modulate the secretion of inflammatory molecules, regulate gene expression, and modify signaling pathways involved in the inflammatory response. However, further research is needed to determine optimal strategies for their intake, and global education is necessary to promote the advantages of consuming bioactive food compounds and combat unhealthy dietary patterns.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lorenzo Rosa, Maria Cristina Rulli, Saleem Ali, Davide Danilo Chiarelli, Jampel Dell'Angelo, Nathaniel D. Mueller, Arnim Scheidel, Giuseppina Siciliano, Paolo D'Odorico
Summary: The study evaluates the multi-dimensional changes in fossil-fuel-based energy demand resulting from the transition from small-holder farming to large-scale commercial agriculture, comparing low-input and high-input agricultural practices. It finds that high-input crop production significantly increases fossil-fuel-based energy consumption, highlighting the need for prioritizing local resource access and incorporating energy-intensity analyses in land use governance.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Caterina Agrimonti, Marta Lauro, Giovanna Visioli
Summary: Climate change poses a severe threat to the environment and living organisms, affecting crop plants and raw material quality. Advanced technologies and Precision Agriculture can improve agricultural efficiency and quality to address the negative impacts of climate change.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Davor Daniloski, Nathan M. D'Cunha, Hollie Speer, Andrew J. McKune, Natalie Alexopoulos, Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos, Anka T. Petkoska, Nenad Naumovski
Summary: Opuntia genus is a plant that grows in arid regions and has rich nutrients and various pharmacological effects, making it a potential candidate in the food industry, animal feed, wastewater treatment, and land rehabilitation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bo Kyeong Yoon, Hyunhyuk Tae, Joshua A. Jackman, Supratik Guha, Cherie R. Kagan, Andrew J. Margenot, Diane L. Rowland, Paul S. Weiss, Nam-Joon Cho
Summary: Agricultural innovation plays a key role in enhancing food security, health, and nutrition globally, and efforts should focus on supporting farmer participation in decision-making and cultivating entrepreneurial-minded farmers to drive cross-sector agricultural innovation.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Naoual El Menyiy, Aicha El Allam, Sara Aboulaghras, Imane Jaouadi, Saad Bakrim, Nasreddine El Omari, Mohammad Ali Shariati, Alevtin Miftakhutdinov, Polrat Wilairatana, Mohammad S. Mubarak, Abdelhakim Bouyahya
Summary: Autoimmune diseases are caused by the overactivity of the immune system towards self-constituents. Natural compounds derived from medicinal plants have shown potential in modulating the inflammatory responses of these diseases, presenting a promising approach for treatment and prevention.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chao Yang, Huizeng Liu, Qingquan Li, Xuqing Wang, Wei Ma, Cuiling Liu, Xu Fang, Yuzhi Tang, Tiezhu Shi, Qibiao Wang, Yue Xu, Jie Zhang, Xuecao Li, Gang Xu, Junyi Chen, Mo Su, Shuying Wang, Jinjing Wu, Leping Huang, Xue Li, Guofeng Wu
Summary: The study investigates the expansions of human activities in Asian highlands from 2000 to 2020, finding that most of these expansions come from ecological lands. This intensifies habitat fragmentation and results in large ecological costs in low and lower-middle income countries while also supporting Asian developments.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Pantelis Georgiades, Yiannis Proestos, Jos Lelieveld, Kamil Erguler
Summary: The Asian tiger mosquito is a significant vector of arboviruses, posing a risk for diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and zika. It is highly adaptable and can thrive outside its native tropical range. Climate and socio-economic changes are expected to facilitate its global spread and increase the burden of vector-borne diseases.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Masoumeh Moslemi, Behrooz Jannat, Maryam Mahmoudzadeh, Mehran Ghasemlou, Abdol-Samad Abedi
Summary: Alcohol consumption among adolescents is a popular activity, but it can lead to nutritional deficiencies and hangover symptoms. Functional food components with detoxification effects have been explored to alleviate the side effects of alcohol.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Samad Bodbodak, Mohammad Nejatian, Amir Pouya Ghandehari Yazdi, Leila Kamali Rousta, Zahra Rafiee, Mehdi Jalali-Jivan, Mohammad Saeed Kharazmi, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: Bioactives have a positive impact on human health but suffer from low thermal stability. This study provides an overview of encapsulation technology to improve the thermal stability of bioactives.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Jose S. Camara, Bianca R. Albuquerque, Joselin Aguiar, Rubia C. G. Correa, Joao L. Goncalves, Daniel Granato, Jorge A. M. Pereira, Lillian Barros, Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira
Summary: Experimental studies have shown that food bioactive compounds have a positive impact on human health by protecting against diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative disorders. Polyphenols, one of the most abundant classes of bioactive compounds, show promise in the development of preventive agents with reduced side effects against these diseases. Advanced extraction techniques and high-resolution analytical methods are used to explore the potential of these compounds.
Review
Oncology
Armando Peruga, Maria Jose Lopez, Cristina Martinez, Esteve Fernandez
Summary: Noncommunicable diseases, including cancer, account for almost 70% of global deaths, with smoking as a common risk factor. The introduction of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control has led to significant reductions in smoking prevalence and secondhand smoke exposure, but challenges still remain in further reducing smoking rates and implementing effective tobacco control policies.
MOLECULAR ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Nitin Mehta, S. Jeyapriya, Pavan Kumar, Akhilesh Kumar Verma, Pramila Umaraw, Sunil Kumar Khatkar, Anju Boora Khatkar, Devendra Pathak, Ubedullah Kaka, Awis Qurni Sazili
Summary: There is a rich potential of underutilized bioactive components in nature, and ultrasound-assisted extraction and encapsulation techniques have promising applications in the food industry to reduce costs, operational time, and energy consumption.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Leon G. Leanse, Carolina dos Anjos, Sana Mushtaq, Tianhong Dai
Summary: This review provides an update on the recent studies exploring the antimicrobial effects of antimicrobial blue light (aBL) in the treatment of multidrug-resistant infections. The review focuses on the efficacy of aBL against different microbes, identification of endogenous chromophores and targets of aBL, resistance development to aBL, safety of aBL against host cells, and synergism of aBL with other agents. The review also offers insights into the future of aBL.
ADVANCED DRUG DELIVERY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sander Biesbroek, Frans J. Kok, Adele R. Tufford, Martin W. Bloem, Nicole Darmon, Adam Drewnowski, Shenggen Fan, Jessica Fanzo, Line J. Gordon, Frank B. Hu, Liisa Laehteenmaeki, Ngozi Nnam, Bradley G. Ridoutt, Juan Rivera, Boyd Swinburn, Pieter van't Veer
Summary: Four years after the landmark EAT-Lancet report, global movements are calling for action to align food systems with healthy diets and planetary boundaries. However, the local and personal nature of dietary habits presents a challenge for shifting towards sustainable and healthy diets. Research should address the tension between the biophysical and social dimensions, while science needs to scale up, become interdisciplinary, and engage with policymakers and food system actors. Achieving this food transformation requires a new social contract led by governments to redefine the power dynamics between consumers and food system actors at all levels.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Erwin G. Torres Sanchez, Blanca Hernandez-Ledesma, Luis-Felipe Gutierrez
Summary: Sacha Inchi is a superfood with high nutritional value, containing abundant polyunsaturated oil, protein, fiber, minerals, and other beneficial compounds. This review summarizes the characteristics, applications, and activity of Sacha Inchi oil press-cake, as well as explores its potential value in agro-industry and the significance of alternative plant-based protein.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ivan Jesus Jimenez-Pulido, Rico Daniel, Jara Perez, Cristina Martinez-Villaluenga, Daniel De Luis, Ana Belen Martin Diana
Summary: Conventional wheat milling produces a significant amount of wheat bran, which is rich in polyphenols and insoluble fiber with potential health benefits. This study evaluated the impact of protein content on the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and glycemic properties of wheat bran. The findings demonstrated that protein content significantly influenced these properties, and segregation of wheat bran based on protein content could enhance the efficiency of valorization processes.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ivan Jesus Jimenez-Pulido, Daniel Rico, Cristina Martinez-Villaluenga, Jara Perez-Jimenez, Daniel De Luis, Ana Belen Martin-Diana
Summary: This study evaluates the potential of biotechnological strategies such as sprouting and hydrolysis to enhance the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and lower the glycemic index of oat grains and hulls.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Luz Maria Paucar-Menacho, Marcio Schmiele, Alicia Anais Lavado-Cruz, Anggie Liseth Verona-Ruiz, Carmen Molla, Elena Penas, Juana Frias, Wilson Daniel Simpalo-Lopez, Williams Esteward Castillo-Martinez, Cristina Martinez-Villaluenga
Summary: The study explores the use of sprouted quinoa and canihua to improve the nutritional and physicochemical properties of corn extrudates. The partial incorporation of these sprouted flours enhances the antioxidant activity and stabilizes the properties during digestion.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Cindy Espinales, Adriana Cuesta, Javier Tapia, Socrates Palacios-Ponce, Elena Penas, Cristina Martinez-Villaluenga, Alexander Espinoza, Patricio J. Caceres
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of substituting stabilized rice bran for wheat flour on the composition, nutritional, rheological, and sensory properties of white bread. Results showed that the incorporation of stabilized rice bran increased the bread's antioxidant properties and bioactive compound content, but also had an impact on sensory attributes.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Samuel Paterson, Pilar Gomez-Cortes, Miguel Angel de la Fuente, Blanca Hernandez-Ledesma
Summary: It is estimated that the world's population will exceed 10 billion people by 2050, leading to a decline in global food security. To address this issue, the FAO and WHO have recommended dietary changes to reduce animal calorie intake and increase the consumption of sustainable and nutrient-rich products. Microalgae, such as Tetraselmis and Nannochloropsis, have gained attention as potential sources of functional foods due to their high-value compounds with potential health benefits. However, their use is limited by challenges related to species diversity, cultivation factors, extraction procedures, and limited evidence on safety and bioavailability of microalgae bioactives.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Samuel Fernandez-Tome, Tolulope Joshua Ashaolu, Blanca Hernandez-Ledesma
Summary: The estimated increase in world population will worsen global food security, particularly in developing countries where hidden hunger caused by protein deficiency is prevalent. To address this crisis, the FAO and WHO have recommended a shift towards consuming sustainable, nutrient-rich, and calorically efficient food products. Plant proteins derived from grains and seeds offer nutritionally balanced diets, improved health, poverty reduction, enhanced food security, and various bioactive peptides with health benefits.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Irene Tome-Sanchez, Cristina Martinez-Villaluenga, Ana Belen Martin-Diana, Daniel Rico, Ivan Jimenez-Pulido, Juana Frias, Vermont P. Dia
Summary: This study evaluated the immunostimulatory effect of a wheat bran hydrolysate and a mousse enriched with the hydrolysate on macrophages, and analyzed the antiproliferative activity of the macrophage supernatant on colorectal cancer cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Samuel Paterson, Samuel Fernandez-Tome, Alfredo Galvez, Blanca Hernandez-Ledesma
Summary: Soybean peptides, such as lunasin, have shown potential antioxidant and immunomodulatory activity. Lunasin-enriched soybean extract (LES) exhibited radical scavenging capacity and immunostimulatory effects on macrophages and lymphocytes. The resistance of lunasin and other peptides to digestive enzymes may contribute to the beneficial effects of LES.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Erwin Torres-Sanchez, Blanca Hernandez-Ledesma, Luis-Felipe Gutierrez
Summary: This study investigated three different extraction procedures for obtaining protein fractions from Sacha Inchi oil press-cake. The extraction at pH 11.0 without salt addition produced the highest values of protein content and extraction yield. The protein fractions displayed excellent oil absorption capacity and interesting foam activity, with the albumin fractions having significantly higher solubility and emulsifying activity.
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
Cristina Martinez-Villaluenga, Elena Penas
Article
Plant Sciences
Giselle Franca-Oliveira, Adolfo J. Martinez-Rodriguez, Esperanza Morato, Blanca Hernandez-Ledesma
Summary: The innate and adaptive immune systems play a role in regulating inflammatory and oxidative processes, which can lead to chronic diseases. Bioactive compounds in food, such as soybean proteins and peptides like lunasin, have potential in preventing these diseases. This study aimed to extract and characterize a soluble protein-enriched extract from soybean and evaluate its antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties. The extract contained 535 proteins, including lunasin, and the 3-10 kDa fraction showed the highest enrichment of lunasin. The extract and its fractions showed antioxidant effects and activated macrophages, with the 3-10 kDa fraction counteracting the increase in nitric oxide induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). These findings suggest that soybean protein could be used in functional foods and nutraceuticals to promote health and prevent oxidative stress and immune-alteration-associated diseases.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Rebeca Salvador-Reyes, Luisa Campigli Furlan, Cristina Martinez-Villaluenga, Bruno Martins Dala-Paula, Maria Teresa Pedrosa Silva Clerici
Summary: This review explores the history, diversity, characteristics, and uses of Peruvian fava beans, highlighting their significance in traditional diets and potential in the food industry. Fava beans are valuable plant-based protein sources and have diverse culinary applications. Innovative food industry applications include plant-based meat alternatives, fortified gluten-free products, and the use of fava beans as a natural color, protein, and fiber source in extruded foods. However, some studies indicate limitations in sensory acceptance.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Silvia Preciado, Cristina Martinez-Villaluenga, Daniel Rico, Sandra Muntion, Maria-Carmen Garcia-Macias, Almudena Navarro-Bailon, Ana Belen Martin-Diana, Fermin Sanchez-Guijo
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of a bioactive ingredient derived from wheat bran, which contains ferulic acid, in a mouse model of graft-versus-host disease (GvHD). The results showed that the ingredient had some local effect in reducing inflammatory response in the skin and small intestine, but the dose used may not be sufficient to control or reduce systemic inflammation. Further experiments and technological strategies are needed to improve the efficacy of the ingredient in this setting.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Celia Criado, Carolina Munoz-Gonzalez, Blanca Hernandez-Ledesma, Maria Angeles Pozo-Bayon
Summary: This study investigated the dynamic changes in saliva flow and composition after exposure to aromatized wine matrices with different chemical compositions. The results showed that the saliva composition varied depending on the wine matrix, with ethanol-containing wines resulting in lower in-mouth aroma retention. Salivary TPI and, to a lesser extent, SAOX were positively correlated with the aroma retained.
