Review
Fisheries
Lei Wang, Gladstone Sagada, Ruolan Wang, Peiwen Li, Bingying Xu, Chen Zhang, Jialing Qiao, Yunzhi Yan
Summary: This review compares the bioavailability, toxicity, and nutritional functions of inorganic, organic, and novel selenium sources in fish. Organic selenium sources have higher bioavailability and lower toxicity compared to inorganic selenium sources. Dietary selenium requirements for different fish species should be estimated using different selenium sources and multiple parameters.
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Environmental Sciences
Adi Kusmayadi, Yoong Kit Leong, Hong-Wei Yen, Chi-Yu Huang, Jo-Shu Chang
Summary: Microalgae offer a potential solution for global food security and environmental issues, with their rich nutrients and sustainability. They can be used as an alternative source of protein and as animal feed, providing numerous health benefits.
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Parasitology
Diogenes Adriano Duarte Santana, Marcella Oliveira Machado, Bruno Zomkowski de Azevedo, Saulo Henrique Weber, Cristina Santos Sotomaior, Ruediger Daniel Ollhoff
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of an oral probiotic containing six different bacterial strains and the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae on the blood biochemistry, parasitological, and histological parameters of naturally infected lambs. The results showed that the probiotic had a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal health of the weaned lambs through a decrease of the area, length, and the number of eggs of female H. contortus and an improvement in fecal consistency.
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Alessandro Catellani, Francesca Ghilardelli, Erminio Trevisi, Alessio Cecchinato, Vittoria Bisutti, Francesca Fumagalli, H. V. L. N. Swamy, Yanming Han, Sandra van Kuijk, Antonio Gallo
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate a commercially available mycotoxin mitigation product on the performance of lactating dairy cows fed a Fusarium mycotoxin-contaminated diet, and the results showed that the product played a positive role in alleviating the negative effects of mycotoxins on milk yield and quality.
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Food Science & Technology
Rhea Sanjiv Chhaya, John O'Brien, Enda Cummins
Summary: This review examines the impact of climate change on mycotoxin contamination and the risk assessment and modeling approaches for food safety. The limited human health risk assessments related to mycotoxin contamination of animal products under climate change influences are highlighted, while a few predictive crop-toxin models have considered future climate change scenarios. The review identifies the need for better integration of predictive models, risk assessment, and climate change variables to understand the potential effects of climate change on food safety.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Karolini Tenffen de Sousa, Luiz Carlos Pinheiro Machado Filho, Gabriela Schenato Bica, Matheus Deniz, Maria Jose Hotzel
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the influence of social position and degree of affinity among heifers attempting to access limited feed supplement. The results showed that the degree of affinity among animals could influence access to food, but could not overcome the effects of social dominance. Low-ranking animals were the main victims of aggressive interactions throughout the experimental period, regardless of degree of affinity.
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Natalia Maramarque Nespolo
Summary: Many people overlook the quality and origin of animal products when consuming them, which can lead to health risks. Educating consumers about the importance of hygiene control in the production process is essential for changing consumption habits and preventing the ingestion of contaminated foods that can harm human health.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tomoaki Nakaishi, Hirotaka Takayabu
Summary: Converting food waste into animal feed is a useful solution for the problem of food waste, particularly in developed countries. This study identified inefficiencies in the production of animal feed from food waste in Japan and suggested that improving production technology, scale, and the quality of food waste could enhance efficiency. The findings provide policy implications for the widespread use of food waste-based animal feed in Japan and globally, and highlight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the production efficiency of feed producers.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Fabrizzio Valdes, Valeria Villanueva, Emerson Duran, Francisca Campos, Constanza Avendano, Manuel Sanchez, Chaneta Domingoz-Araujo, Carolina Valenzuela
Summary: Currently, there is a growing demand and market for using insects as pet food. While there have been some studies on the nutritional contribution and safety of insects as dog food, research on cats is relatively scarce. Insects provide high nutritional value and are well accepted and digested by dogs. Further research and attention are needed on the uses and benefits of insects in pet food.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuai Sun, Rong Cao, Xianbo Lu, Yichi Zhang, Yuan Gao, Jiping Chen, Haijun Zhang
Summary: During 2018-2019, concentrations and distribution profiles of PCDD/Fs and PCBs in animal origin food-stuffs from five regions in China were studied. Results showed higher levels of PCDD/Fs and PCBs in coastal regions compared to inland regions. Significant differences in homologue and congener distribution of PCDD/Fs and PCBs were observed between terrestrial and aquatic animal foods. Estimated dietary intakes of WHO-TEQ from consuming animal foods ranged from 3.57-19.63 pg WHO-TEQ/kg body weight/month in the five regions, with aquatic animal food and pork being major sources in coastal regions and beef, mutton, and milk in the Northwest region.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qunchao Fang, Xiaoying Zhang, Guichao Dai, Bingxin Tong, Hongliang Wang, Oene Oenema, Hannah H. E. van Zanten, Pierre Gerber, Yong Hou
Summary: Increasing the use of low-opportunity-cost feed products in animal feeding in China can reduce food-feed competition for cropland and save resources such as water, fertilizer, and greenhouse gas emissions. It has been found that a significant amount of edible products are used as animal feed, while a large proportion of available low-cost feed products are not utilized. By increasing the utilization of these feed products, significant land and resource savings can be achieved without compromising livestock productivity. However, this requires improved technology and coordination among stakeholders.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Michaela Nesvadbova, Petr Kralik, Radka Dziedzinska, Monika Dufkova, Gabriela Borilova
Summary: The system can detect up to 18 animal species simultaneously with high sensitivity and specificity, revealing undeclared species in samples, which addresses the need for precise and sensitive systems for detecting food/feed adulteration and fraud.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Belen Callejon-Leblic, Marta Selma-Royo, Maria Carmen Collado, Jose Luis Gomez-Ariza, Nieves Abril, Tamara Garcia-Barrera
Summary: In this study, the interaction between selenium intake, gut microbiota, and metabolites was investigated. Significant differences in gut metabolites were observed in mice after selenium supplementation, indicating the important effect of selenium on microbiota metabolism. The correlation analysis revealed associations between metabolites and gut bacterial profiles, with a higher abundance of Lactobacillus spp. associated with specific metabolite levels.
JOURNAL OF PROTEOME RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mitchell T. Ringuet, Billie Hunne, Markus Lenz, David M. Bravo, John B. Furness
Summary: The study found that inorganic, organic, and nanoelemental selenium can all be effectively incorporated into tissues, significantly increasing the antioxidant capability of GPx in the intestine and liver. Despite being 11 to 25 times less concentrated than the high selenium diet, lower selenium diets also produced similarly high levels of selenium in the liver, ileum, and plasma, independent of the selenium source.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Wenjie Cheng, Lintian Li, Zhaoqing Long, Xiuxiu Ma, Fangyao Chen, Le Ma, Shunming Zhang, Jing Lin
Summary: This study found that a high-quality dietary pattern is associated with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). A dietary pattern rich in fish, shrimp, meat, eggs, milk, and water is associated with a lower risk of HG. Conversely, a dietary pattern high in beverages is associated with a higher risk of HG.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Mirjana Gurinovic, Jelena Milesevic, Milica Zekovic, Agnes Kadvan, Maria Ranic, Maria Glibetic
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Valentina Marinkovic, Tatjana Stojkovic, Milica Zekovic, Ljiljana Tasic, Dusanka Krajnovic
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
(2020)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Marija Knez, Ana Pantovic, Milica Zekovic, Zoran Pavlovic, Maria Glibetic, Manja Zec
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Neda Milinkovic, Milica Zekovic, Margarita Dodevska, Brizita Dordevic, Branimir Radosavljevic, Svetlana Ignjatovic, Nevena Ivanovic
Summary: This study examined the effect of short-term magnesium (Mg) supplementation on iron status in healthy female participants. The results showed that Mg concentration had a significant trend in affecting oxygenated hemoglobin. Serum Mg concentration positively correlated with transferrin saturation at levels greater than 0.9mmol/L, and ionized Mg concentration higher than 0.6mmol/L was positively correlated with transferrin saturation and serum iron.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jelena Milesevic, Danijela Vranic, Mirjana Gurinovic, Vladimir Koricanac, Branka Borovic, Milica Zekovic, Ivana Sarac, Dragan R. Milicevic, Maria Glibetic
Summary: This study provides data on the dietary exposure of Serbian children to nitrites and phosphorus from meat products. The findings suggest that Serbian children exceed the recommended intake of nitrites, but the intake of phosphorus from meat products is generally in line with regulations.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dragan R. Milicevic, Jelena Milesevic, Mirjana Gurinovic, Sasa Jankovic, Jasna Dinovic-Stojanovic, Milica Zekovic, Maria Glibetic
Summary: The study in Serbia assessed exposure and risk of Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in milk and milk-based food for children. AFM1 was most commonly found in pasteurized and UHT milk, with higher exposure risk for children aged 1-3 due to consumption habits. However, the overall risk was considered low with MOE values above 10,000, indicating no significant health concerns. Regular monitoring and prevention of AFM1 contamination in milk are recommended to reduce risk, especially for children.
Article
Oncology
Uros Bumbasirevic, Nebojsa Bojanic, Marija Pljesa-Ercegovac, Marko Zivkovic, Tatjana Djukic, Milica Zekovic, Bogomir Milojevic, Boris Kajmakovic, Aleksandar Janicic, Tatjana Simic, Vesna Coric
Summary: This study found that specific variations in genes encoding antioxidant defense proteins are associated with the development and progression of testicular cancer. This helps identify individuals at higher risk and in need of additional diagnostics and intensive treatment.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Milica Zekovic, Jelena Milesevic, Marija Takic, Marija Knez, Ivana Sarac, Agnes Kadvan, Mirjana Gurinovic, Marija Glibetic
Summary: The Serbian Food Consumption Survey among 1-9-year-old children revealed that the majority of children had normal weights but there were deviations in macronutrient intake from the recommended values. The survey results provide valuable insights for public health programs and policymakers.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Uros Bumbasirevic, Nebojsa Bojanic, Tatjana Simic, Bogomir Milojevic, Marko Zivkovic, Tijana Kosanovic, Boris Kajmakovic, Aleksandar Janicic, Otas Durutovic, Milan Radovanovic, Veljko Santric, Milica Zekovic, Vesna Coric
Summary: Inflammation, immune suppression, and oxidative stress play a significant role in the initiation, presentation, and perpetuation of testicular germ-cell tumors. This study analyzed the preoperative inflammatory markers and oxidative damage products in patients with GCT. The results showed correlations between these markers and tumor stage, metastatic diseases, and clinical variables. Inflammatory and redox indices may enhance personalized risk assessment for GCT patients, complementing established tumor markers and standard prognostic variables.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Milica Zekovic, Uros Bumbasirevic, Marko Zivkovic, Tomislav Pejcic
Summary: Cancer, especially prostate cancer, is a heterogeneous disease with complex mutational landscape. Lipid metabolism alterations play a critical role in tumorigenesis and progression, influencing various processes in cancer development. Understanding the unique metabolic signature of prostate cancer could lead to novel approaches for diagnosis and clinical management of this complex pathology.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tomislav Pejcic, Milica Zekovic, Uros Bumbasirevic, Milica Kalaba, Irena Vovk, Maja Bensa, Lazar Popovic, Zivoslav Tesic
Summary: This narrative review provides an overview of the epidemiological studies on breast cancer and prostate cancer, with a focus on the global incidence distribution and diet-related factors. It discusses the potential role of isoflavones in preventing these cancers by examining their biological properties, mechanisms of action, and available data. The review also summarizes studies on the effects of isoflavones in breast and prostate tissue, including their impact on cellular molecular signaling pathways and oxidative stress, as well as the levels of isoflavones in tissues and secretions.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Danijela Vranic, Jelena Milesevic, Dejana Trbovic, Mirjana Gurinovic, Vladimir Koricanac, Milica Zekovic, Zoran Petrovic, Slavica Rankovic, Dragan Milicevic
Summary: This study aims to estimate the long-term exposure to nitrate and phosphates in Serbian pregnant women based on individual consumption data and values measured in frequently consumed meat products. The results show that the average nitrite and phosphorus intake in the Serbian pregnant women population is far below the recommendations of the European Food Safety Authority.
Review
Biology
Aleksandar Janicic, Milos Petrovic, Milica Zekovic, Nenad Vasilic, Vesna Coric, Bogomir Milojevic, Marko Zivkovic, Uros Bumbasirevic
Summary: Biomarkers play an indispensable role in the assessment and management of oncological patients. Established tumor markers have limitations in the management of testicular and penile cancers, therefore additional biomarkers are needed. Inflammation-related indices are emerging predictors of oncological outcomes and this review aims to summarize the significance of systemic inflammation markers in these cancers.
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Biology
Milos Petrovic, Tatjana Simic, Tatjana Djukic, Tanja Radic, Ana Savic-Radojevic, Milica Zekovic, Otas Durutovic, Aleksandar Janicic, Bogomir Milojevic, Boris Kajmakovic, Marko Zivkovic, Nebojsa Bojanic, Uros Bumbasirevic, Vesna Coric
Summary: This pilot study aimed to assess the relationship between polymorphisms of GSTO1, GSTO2, and GSTO2 and the risk for testicular GCT development. The results showed that carriers of GSTO1*C/A*C/C genotype had an increased risk for testicular GCT, as well as carriers of GSTO2rs2297235*A/G*G/G and GSTO2rs156697*A/G*G/G genotypes. In conclusion, the study suggests that GSTO polymorphisms may affect the antioxidant activity of GSTO isoenzymes, predisposing susceptible individuals to a higher risk for testicular GCT development.
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Biology
Bojan Cegar, Sandra Sipetic Grujicic, Jovana Bjekic, Aleksandar Vuksanovic, Nebojsa Bojanic, Daniela Bartolovic, Darko Jovanovic, Milica Zekovic
Summary: The experience of infertility diagnosis and treatment has a profound impact on individuals, including physical, medical, psychological, social, and emotional factors. This study focused on the quality of life and psycho-emotional distress of men undergoing infertility treatment in Serbia, revealing diverse semen abnormalities and associations between longer treatment duration and reduced sperm motility. A significant percentage of men in the analyzed cohort surpassed thresholds for depression, anxiety, and stress. The findings highlight the unique needs of infertile men and contribute to a more inclusive and holistic approach to infertility research and management.