Article
Chemistry, Applied
F. Fiori, F. Concina, F. Turati, M. Meschiari, G. C. Gaboardi, F. Galli, C. La Vecchia, M. Parpinel
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the content and intake of naturally occurring prebiotic fibers in Italian foods. Garlic and jerusalem artichoke were found to be the richest sources of inulin-type fructans (ITFs), while jerusalem artichoke was also the richest in fructo-oligosacharides (FOSs). Galacto-oligosacharides (GOSs) were mainly detected in dry and canned pulses. The median daily intake of ITFs, FOSs, and GOSs in the population studied was 0.797 g, 0.187 g, and 0.283 g respectively. The study highlights the need for clear definitions and comprehensive food composition data for prebiotic fibers in order to use them effectively in epidemiological research.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Thaisa Agrizzi Verediano, Nikita Agarwal, Mariana Juste Contin Gomes, Hercia Stampini Duarte Martino, Elad Tako
Summary: A systematic review on the effects of dietary fiber on iron absorption and iron status-related biomarkers found no significant correlations between the consumption of dietary fiber and iron absorption/biomarkers. However, the current evidence may not be substantial enough to invalidate the recommendation of dietary fiber as an agent to improve dietary iron bioavailability. Further clinical trials focusing on populations at high risk for iron deficiency are needed.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Agustina Rodriguez-Sorrento, Lorena Castillejos, Paola Lopez-Colom, Gloria Cifuentes-Orjuela, Jose A. Moreno-Munoz, Susana M. Martin-Orue
Summary: The study investigated the effects of synbiotics on challenging enteric pathogens, finding that synbiotics did not significantly impact pathogen load, but did affect fermentative activity and immune regulation.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Peter Philip James Jackson, Anisha Wijeyesekera, Stephan Theis, Jessica van Harsselaar, Robert Adrian Rastall
Summary: Food matrices, resulting from interactions between compounds and processing parameters, can affect the structure and bioavailability of potentially beneficial compounds. This review explores whether the food matrix impacts the prebiotic efficacy of inulin-type fructans. The hypothesis is that other ingredients in food may alter the prebiotic effect.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
John A. Renye, Andre K. White, Arland T. Hotchkiss
Summary: The study found that different Lactobacillus strains have varying abilities to grow on different prebiotic substrates, with some strains able to grow without anaerobic conditions. Under different temperature conditions, the utilization of prebiotics by certain Lactobacillus strains also varies, showing potential as symbiotic organisms for the development of functional foods.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Wenjing Zeng, Qin Zhang, Gang Feng, Gongliang Liu, Fenglin Wu, Han Shen, Hongwei Shao, Changli Tao
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of supplementation with inulin-type fructans (ITFs) on intestinal immune function in mice with dysbiosis induced by antibiotic treatment. The results showed that ITF supplementation restored the composition of the intestinal microbial community, but delayed inflammation recovery in the intestine and had regulatory effects on immune cells and inflammatory genes.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Alessandra Aiello, Lucia De Luca, Fabiana Pizzolongo, Gabriella Pinto, Francesco Addeo, Raffaele Romano
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of probiotics and/or prebiotics on the content of butyric acid (C4) and pyroglutamic acid (pGlu) in yogurt during the shelf-life period. The results showed that probiotic yogurt had a higher C4 content compared to traditional yogurt, and the addition of fiber increased the C4 content in probiotic yogurt. Probiotic yogurt also had the highest pGlu content. Overall, the contents of C4 and pGlu increased up to 20 days of storage and then decreased up to 30 days of storage.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yuan-Feng Zou, Yan-Yun Zhang, Zhong-Kai Zhu, Yu-Ping Fu, Berit S. Paulsen, Chao Huang, Bin Feng, Li-Xia Li, Xing-Fu Chen, Ren-Yong Jia, Xu Song, Chang-Liang He, Li-Zi Yin, Gang Ye, Cheng Lv, Zhong-Qiong Yin
Summary: In this study, neutral polysaccharide fractions were obtained from Codonopsis pilosula and C. tangshen, characterized as inulin-type fructans with antioxidant and prebiotic activities. The results showed that these polysaccharides enhanced antioxidant defense in intestinal epithelial cells and promoted the proliferation of Lactobacillus in vitro. The different biological activities observed may be attributed to the varying degrees of polymerization and molecular weights of the polysaccharides.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nattavadee Pengrattanachot, Laongdao Thongnak, Anusorn Lungkaphin
Summary: Obesity is associated with diabetes and exacerbates inflammation and gut dysbiosis. Using prebiotic supplements can improve gut barrier function, reduce inflammation, and help improve obesity and diabetes-related kidney disease.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ricardo Garcia-Gamboa, Miguel Angel Dominguez-Simi, Misael Sebastian Gradilla-Hernandez, Jorge Bravo-Madrigal, Andres Moya, Marisela Gonzalez-Avila
Summary: This study investigated the antibacterial effects of prebiotics and probiotics in combination on Candida albicans. The results showed that the combination of inulin-type fructans with Lactobacillus paracasei or Lactobacillus plantarum inhibited the growth and biofilm formation of C. albicans. Gas chromatography analysis revealed that lactic acid was the dominant metabolite produced.
PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Shuli Man, Taohua Liu, Yuan Yao, Yingying Lu, Long Ma, Fuping Lu
Summary: Inulin-type fructans (ITFs) are a mixture of fructans and soluble dietary fiber that can improve digestive system, metabolic syndrome, immune system, and inflammatory diseases. However, inadequate consumption may lead to health issues, so rational use is recommended.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Ricardo Garcia-Gamboa, Miguel Dominguez-Simi, Misael S. Gradilla-Hernandez, Jorge Bravo, Andres Moya, Blanca Ruiz-Alvarez, Marisela Gonzalez-Avila
Summary: This study evaluated the growth inhibition and antibiofilm activity of short-chain fatty acids and inulin-type fructans produced by Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus and Pediococcus acidilactici against Candida albicans. The results showed significant growth inhibition and antibiofilm formation against a clinically isolated Candida albicans strain.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qianqian Xiong, Li Li, Yonghua Xiao, Shuiqing He, Jing Zhao, Xuechun Lin, Yuqin He, Jinxue Wang, Xiaolei Guo, Wangqun Liang, Xuezhi Zuo, Chenjiang Ying
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether manipulating the gut microbiota with inulin-type fructans (ITFs) could reduce circulating trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels in peritoneal dialysis patients. The intervention of 10g/day ITFs for 3 months did not significantly reduce plasma TMAO levels in peritoneal dialysis patients, but it improved the composition of the gut microbiota.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Riley L. Hughes, David A. Alvarado, Kelly S. Swanson, Hannah D. Holscher
Summary: This comprehensive review examines the prebiotic effects of inulin-type fructans (ITF) on the intestinal microbiota and health in healthy human adults. The review finds that ITF promote the growth of beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, and have positive effects on intestinal barrier function, laxation, insulin sensitivity, lipid profile, mineral absorption, and satiety. However, there is a lack of discussion on the effects of ITF chain length and individual factors on its efficacy.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ambra Giorgetti, Frederike M. D. Hussman, Christophe Zeder, Isabelle Herter-Aeberli, Michael B. Zimmermann
Summary: In iron-depleted women, coadministration of galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) and fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) with ferrous fumarate (FeFum) can increase iron absorption by approximately 50%, resulting in an additional 10-12 mg of absorbed iron.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Yongdong Zhao, Ramesh S. Iyer, Mahesh Thapa, Debosmita Biswas, Nivrutti Bhide, Joshua Scheck, Kevin Cain, Savannah C. Partridge, Carol A. Wallace
Summary: Thermal imaging can standardize and improve the accuracy of arthritis detection. The study shows that infrared thermal imaging holds promise for the clinical utility of arthritis detection.
JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Yongdong Zhao, Erin Sullivan, Mary Beth Son, Timothy Beukelman
Summary: In a large prospective registry study of juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients, a nearly threefold increased risk of psoriasis was observed after TNFi exposure.
ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES
(2022)
Letter
Dermatology
Sarah Kodama, Deepti Gupta, Erin Sullivan, Natalie Rosenwasser, Yongdong Zhao
BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hanim Z. Amanah, Salma Sultana Tunny, Rudiati Evi Masithoh, Myoung-Gun Choung, Kyung-Hwan Kim, Moon S. Kim, Insuck Baek, Wang-Hee Lee, Byoung-Kwan Cho
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility of using FT-NIR and FT-IR to predict the content of isoflavones and oligosaccharides in soybean samples. The results show that acceptable prediction models can be developed using FT-NIR, and these models perform better than the models based on FT-IR data. The study also demonstrates the possibility of predicting individual types of components using FT-NIR.
Article
Entomology
Dae-hyeon Byeon, Wang-Hee Lee
Summary: This study evaluated the climatic suitability of Dasineura oxycoccana and assessed the risk it poses to blueberry cultivation areas in South Korea. The results indicated that the southern coast is currently the most suitable region for the occurrence of D. oxycoccana, and its population is expected to increase inland due to climate change. Jeju and the southern coast are currently at risk, and by 2040 and 2060, the risk is projected to spread to southern Gyeonggi-do and Ganwon-do, respectively. This study provides a precautionary evaluation for monitoring and controlling the pest.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Sumaya Aden, Stephen Wong, Claire Yang, Thuan Bui, Travis Higa, Joshua Scheck, Ramesh S. Iyer, Mark Egbert, Antoinette Lindberg, Yongdong Zhao
Summary: This study retrospectively reviewed the characteristics and presentation of patients with CNO in the northwestern United States. The results showed an increased incidence rate of CNO in recent years, and the use of whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (WB-MRI) can assist in identifying asymptomatic lesions at presentation.
JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Jeong Ho Hwang, Mean-Young Yim, Sung-Yeol Kim, Seong Jin Ji, Wang-Hee Lee
Summary: This study assessed the effectiveness of different insect sampling methods in riparian areas and found variations between different plant communities and insect orders. The similarities between terrestrial insect communities were relatively high, even across different years. The optimal sampling size for obtaining approximately 80% of total species was estimated for each survey site.
Letter
Rheumatology
Aviya Lanis, Sadie Van den Bogaerde, Yongdong Zhao
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jae-Woo Song, Jae-Min Jung, Youngwoo Nam, Jong-Kook Jung, Sunghoon Jung, Wang-Hee Lee
Summary: In this study, species distribution models were used to predict the potential distribution of the spongy moth and identify areas at risk. The results showed that the number of suitable areas for the pest would decrease under climate change, providing important data for predicting areas in need of intensive control and monitoring in advance.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Jae-Woo Song, Jae-Min Jung, Young-Woo Nam, Hye-Min Byun, Sun-Hee Yoon, Sung-Hoon Jung, Wang-Hee Lee
Summary: This study analyzes the causes of spongy moth outbreaks by examining the temporal and spatial differences in climatic factors using specimens collected during field surveys. The findings suggest that spongy moth outbreaks may be related to variations in temperature and precipitation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wang-Hee Lee, Jae-Woo Song, Sun-Hee Yoon, Jae-Min Jung
Summary: This study developed machine learning-based species distribution models to predict the potential distribution of two invasive ant species globally under current and future climates. The models showed that the potential distribution of Solenopsis invicta would expand with climate change, while it would not significantly change for Anoplolepis gracilipes. The different performance and projection size of the models suggest that optimal model selection is necessary to minimize modeling uncertainty.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Jeong Ho Hwang, Se-Hyun Kim, Sunhee Yoon, Sunghoon Jung, Dong Hee Kim, Wang-Hee Lee
Summary: This study evaluated the potential distributions of three major Leptocorisa pests and found that their habitats would expand with climate change. Regardless of climate, these pests would affect major rice cultivation areas, highlighting the need for a sustainable control strategy.
Article
Entomology
Jae-Min Jung, Se-Hyun Kim, Sunghoon Jung, Wang-Hee Lee
Summary: In this study, the potential spatial distribution of the Argentine ant was predicted using the CLIMEX model, and the climatic characteristics of its occurrence sites were analyzed. The results indicate a high potential for global invasion of the Argentine ant, with preferred climatic conditions of monthly average maximum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius, monthly average minimum temperature of 8 degrees Celsius, and monthly precipitation of 10 mm.
ENTOMOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Sunhee Yoon, Wang-Hee Lee
Summary: Establishing the basic parameters is necessary to assess the risk of disease outbreaks caused by X. fastidiosa and its insect vectors.
JOURNAL OF ASIA-PACIFIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Jae-Min Jung, Dae-Hyeon Byeon, Dong-Hyeon Lee, Youngwoo Nam, Sunghoon Jung, Wang-Hee Lee
Summary: In this study, the potential distribution of the western conifer seed bug (WCSB) was projected using CLIMEX modeling and random forest analysis. Land cover was found to be the most important variable for classifying the presence/pseudo-absence of WCSB, with an accuracy of 77.1%. The WCSB was predicted to have higher climatic suitability in Southern Europe compared to Western Europe, and primarily occur near coniferous forests. The combination of CLIMEX and random forest analysis can improve the reliability of predictions.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
