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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Linda Truong, Annie J. King
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effects of heat stress on lipid oxidation and antioxidant enzyme activity through 10 generations of selection for low feed conversion ratio in Japanese quail. The results showed that selection for low FCR and heat stress at 31.1 degrees C did not significantly affect lipid oxidation and antioxidant enzyme activities across all tissues.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Azza A. A. Attia, Jehan M. M. Sorour, Neama A. A. Mohamed, Tagreed T. T. Mansour, Rasha A. A. Al-Eisa, Nahla S. S. El-Shenawy
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the protective role of vitamin E in improving cardiotoxicity induced by cyclophosphamide in rats. The results showed that vitamin E could attenuate the elevation of cardiac markers, increase in lipid profiles, reduction in antioxidant enzyme activities, and increase in lipid peroxidation. In addition, vitamin E was found to improve the histopathological alterations caused by cyclophosphamide.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maria Grazia Sarpietro, Cristina Torrisi, Rosario Pignatello, Francesco Castelli, Lucia Montenegro
Summary: The study focused on designing nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) containing tocopheryl acetate as liquid lipid and loaded with idebenone, showing potential synergistic effects with antioxidant drugs. Investigating different percentages of tocopheryl acetate and idebenone in NLC, it was found that while the stability of the carriers was maintained with low levels of idebenone, higher levels led to poor stability during long-term storage.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ana Rey, Almudena De Cara, Jose Francisco Segura, Pilar Marti, Teresa Hechavarria, Luis Calvo
Summary: Olive-derived antioxidants can improve meat quality characteristics by reducing drip loss, decreasing fatty acid proportions, and enhancing meat stability. The combination of vitamin E and selenium showed the most effectiveness in reducing lipid oxidation and increasing polyunsaturated free fatty acids in meat.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Phung Diep Huy Vu, Akkaratch Rodklongtan, Pakamon Chitprasert
Summary: The study found that the encapsulant weight ratio of whey protein isolate-lignin complex significantly affects the survival rate of spray-dried probiotics, with the 9:1 ratio offering the best protection. Lignin improves the survival of probiotics by enhancing the structure and antioxidant properties of WPI.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mahmoud Alagawany, Mohamed M. El-Hindawy, Laila A. Mohamed, Rana M. Bilal, Jamila Soomro
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of varying levels of dietary protein and cold-pressed oil on Japanese quail. The results showed that supplementation with marjoram and thyme oil increased red blood cell count and decreased cholesterol, triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein, and total lipid levels. Additionally, the oils increased superoxide dismutase activity and decreased glutathione and malondialdehyde levels. These findings suggest that feeding diets with 18% or 20% protein or supplementing with marjoram and thyme oil can improve antioxidant indices and lipid profiles in quails.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Alireza Behnamifar, Shaban Rahimi, Mohammad Amir Karimi Torshizi, Mohsen Sharafi, J. L. Grimes
Summary: This study investigated the effects of alpha-lipoic acid supplementation on the semen quality and fertility parameters of aging breeder roosters, finding that appropriate levels of ALA can improve sperm quality, while higher doses do not result in further improvement.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Martina Bartolomei, Carlotta Bollati, Maria Bellumori, Lorenzo Cecchi, Ivan Cruz-Chamorro, Guillermo Santos-Sanchez, Giulia Ranaldi, Simonetta Ferruzza, Yula Sambuy, Anna Arnoldi, Nadia Mulinacci, Carmen Lammi
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive characterization of the antioxidant properties of phenolic extract (BUO) obtained from extra virgin olive oil, cultivated in Tuscany, Italy. The findings show that BUO extract can reduce harmful substances produced in cells after oxidative stress and demonstrate selective trans-epithelial transport of some phenolic components in differentiated Caco-2 cells, a mature enterocyte model.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Onchuma Mueangson, Aongart Mahittikorn, Nsoh Godwin Anabire, Wanida Mala, Manas Kotepui
Summary: This study examined the relationship between malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations and Plasmodium infections. The results showed that MDA concentrations were significantly elevated in patients with malaria compared to uninfected controls, indicating an increase in oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation. MDA levels can be a valuable biomarker for evaluating these processes in individuals with malaria.
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Luis Alberto Ayala-Ruiz, Luis Gerardo Ortega-Perez, Jonathan Saul Pinon-Simental, Oliver Rafid Magana-Rodriguez, Esperanza Melendez-Herrera, Patricia Rios-Chavez
Summary: This study reveals that 1,8-Cineole, limonene and alpha-terpineol found in Callistemon citrinus attenuated oxidative stress through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms in rats fed with a high-fat-sucrose diet. These terpenes showed different effects on hepatic cells and oxidative biomarkers, but exhibited the same positive effects on pro-inflammatory cytokines. The findings highlight the significant anti-inflammatory effects of these terpenes and their importance in the activities of Callistemon citrinus.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Huan Xiao, Shitao Peng, Xianbin Liu, Jianna Jia, Han Wang
Summary: The study investigated the integrated influence of pollutant concentrations on phytoremediation efficiency by aquatic macrophytes. Results showed that COD removal efficiency increased with pollutant concentration, while TN, NH4+-N and TP purification efficiencies were inhibited at high concentration levels. Physiological responses in submerged macrophytes were explored to estimate the correlation between them and pollutant concentrations, with oxidative stress proved by higher MDA content. Antioxidant enzyme responses were induced to maintain plant health, but were inhibited in high pollutant concentration levels, leading to unhealthy symptoms in plants. The study concludes that excessive concentrations of organics and nutrients may inhibit adaptive physiological regulations and reduce phytoremediation efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Hamid Reza Rafieian-Naeini, Mahdi Zhandi, Mostafa Sadeghi, Ali Reza Yousefi, Andrew Parks Benson
Summary: The study concluded that dietary supplementation of CoQ10 had beneficial effects on reproduction characteristics of female Japanese quail under Cd-induced oxidative stress, resulting in increased egg production and hatchling quality.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sung Ho Lim, Chang-Ik Choi
Summary: Oxidative stress is linked to various diseases, and studies have shown that raspberry ketone exhibits antioxidant properties by increasing total antioxidant capacity, upregulating antioxidant enzymes, and improving lipid peroxidation. Further clinical studies are needed to verify its value as an effective antioxidant and therapeutic agent.
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Biology
Waleed M. Dosoky, Hassan S. Zeweil, Mohamed H. Ahmed, Soliman M. Zahran, Abdallah M. Ali, Nader R. Abdelsalam, Mohammed A. E. Naiel
Summary: The study found that dietary supplementation with different feed additives did not significantly affect egg production performance. However, improvements were observed in certain blood parameters with different feed additives compared to the control group. Results also showed significant decreases in serum lipids and cholesterol concentrations due to various treatments, while HDL concentrations increased. In conclusion, fortified quail diets with licorice powder could be a beneficial strategy to mitigate heat stress effects on laying Japanese quail.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Liaisan Arslanbaeva, Giovanni Tosi, Marco Ravazzolo, Manuela Simonato, Francesco A. Tucci, Salvatore Pece, Paola Cogo, Massimo M. Santoro
Summary: This study demonstrates that the expression of UBIAD1 is associated with poor overall survival in human melanoma patients, and UBIAD1 and CoQ10 levels are upregulated in melanoma cells. The study also shows that UBIAD1 and plasma membrane CoQ10 sustain melanoma cell survival and proliferation by preventing lipid peroxidation and cell death.