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Chemistry, Applied
Mengjie Geng, Xumei Feng, Xixi Wu, Xiangyun Tan, Zengnan Liu, Lijia Li, Yuyang Huang, Fei Teng, Yang Li
Summary: A core-shell structure based on soy protein isolate (SPI) and pectin was constructed as a delivery system for vitamins C and E. The SPI-vitamin-pectin complex formed at pH 4.0 showed better encapsulation efficiency and larger particle size compared to that formed at pH 7.0. Additionally, the addition of vitamin C enhanced the encapsulation efficiency of vitamin E and increased the antioxidant properties of the system.
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Gary Ro-Lin Chang, Wei-Yu Lin, Hueng-Chuen Fan, Min-Yu Tu, Yu-Hsien Liu, Chih-Ching Yen, Abdulkadir Cidem, Wei Chen, Chuan-Mu Chen
Summary: This study demonstrated the efficacy of kefir peptides in preventing osteoporosis in AKR1A1eGFP/eGFP mice and revealed the dual effects of kefir peptides in promoting osteogenesis and inhibiting osteoclasts.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Nana Yang, Caiyun Wu, Huirong Yang, Zhaoyan Guo, Haoyu Jian, Tian Jiang, Hongjie Lei
Summary: The study focused on producing lager beer with high content of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (c-AMP) and strong antioxidant activity by supplementing six different cultivars of jujube, which significantly increased the levels of total phenolics and flavonoids in the final beers. This led to improved antioxidant activities and influenced flavor formation in the beers, with an increase in volatile compounds and a new health function conferred by the high c-AMP content.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Tao Bao, Naymul Karim, Jianling Mo, Wei Chen
Summary: It was found that ultrasound-assisted vitamin C pretreatment improved the hot-air drying characteristics and the quality of jujube slices by reducing water loss, altering surface morphology, and increasing the content of bioactive components and antioxidant activity.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
M. Angeles Varo, Juan Martin-Gomez, Maria P. Serratosa, Julieta Merida
Summary: This study investigated the effect of post-fermentation addition of potassium metabisulphite and potassium bicarbonate on the bioactive compounds, color, and antioxidant activity in blueberry wines. It was found that the addition led to a significant loss of red color in the wines, correlating with a decrease in anthocyanin concentration, while other compounds like vitamin C, total tannins, and antioxidant activity remained unchanged.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Agronomy
Ali Islam, Raziye Acikalin, Burhan Ozturk, Erdal Aglar, Clive Kaiser
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of Aloe vera gel (AV) and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) treatments on the quality of jujube fruit during cold storage and shelf life. The results showed that MAP treatment delayed weight loss and respiration rate, increased firmness and acidity, and improved vitamin C, phenol, flavonoid, and antioxidant activity levels. However, it decreased chroma and soluble solids content. AV and MAP treatments both enhanced the fruit quality during shelf life, with MAP treatment having a more pronounced effect.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Muhammad Furqan, Taher Abu-Hejleh, Laura M. Stephens, Stacey M. Hartwig, Sarah L. Mott, Casey F. Pulliam, Michael Petronek, John B. Henrich, Melissa A. Fath, Jon C. Houtman, Steven M. Varga, Kellie L. Bodeker, Aaron D. Bossler, Andrew M. Bellizzi, Jun Zhang, Varun Monga, Hariharasudan Mani, Marina Ivanovic, Brian J. Smith, Margaret M. Byrne, William Zeitler, Brett A. Wagner, Garry R. Buettner, Joseph J. Cullen, John M. Buatti, Douglas R. Spitz, Bryan G. Allen
Summary: The combination of pharmacological ascorbate and chemotherapy improves tumor response in advanced stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients and appears to alter the host immune response. Further investigation is needed to explore the potential of this treatment as an adjuvant to immunotherapy.
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Alexandra Tucaliuc, Ana Cislaru, Lenuta Kloetzer, Alexandra Cristina Blaga
Summary: Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in various biological processes and has antioxidant activity. It is associated with the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. New methods are challenging traditional processes for more efficient production of vitamin C.
Article
Horticulture
Farid Moradinezhad, Maryam Dorostkar
Summary: Vacuum treatment and passive-MAP treatment have a significant positive effect on the shelf life and quality attributes of fresh jujube fruit, improving total phenolic compound and Vitamin C content, and extending the shelf life of the fruit.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FRUIT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Govinda Sapkota, Efren Delgado, Dawn VanLeeuwen, F. Omar Holguin, Nancy Flores, Shengrui Yao
Summary: We studied the effects of different drying methods on the nutrition preservation of jujube fruits and found that freeze-drying had the best results. Natural sun drying and oven drying caused loss of flavonoids, vitamin C, and antioxidant activities, and higher drying temperatures further decreased the nutritional value of jujube fruits.
Article
Agronomy
Francesco G. S. Angeletti, Marco Mariotti, Beatrice Tozzi, Silvia Pampana, Sergio Saia
Summary: Legume-cereal mixtures can improve the nutritional and fermentative traits of forage, and the inclusion of faba bean in a barley-based silage system can enhance the fermentation process and widen the silage harvesting window.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Christophe Aubert, Marie Bruaut, Guillaume Chalot, Valentine Cottet
Summary: The study found that fully ripe strawberries are sweeter and more aromatic than those at the turning stage, with lower levels of organic acids and higher levels of polyphenols.
EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yong-Sheng Tian, Yong-Dong Deng, Wen-Hui Zhang, Yu-Wang, Jing Xu, Jian-Jie Gao, Bo-Wang, Xiao-Yan Fu, Hong-Juan Han, Zhen-Jun Li, Li-Juan Wang, Ri-He Peng, Quan-Hong Yao
Summary: This study successfully achieved the direct production of vitamin C from D-glucose by expressing the genes from the A. thaliana vitamin C biosynthetic pathway in Escherichia coli.
BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ryan Williams, Mujahed Dauleh, Catherine Abendroth, Gurwant Kaur
Summary: We present a case of a 55-year-old Caucasian female with acute kidney injury requiring hemodialysis. Biopsy revealed extensive calcium oxalate crystals in both the cortex and medulla, attributing the etiology to vitamin C-induced kidney hyperoxaluria. She has been on hemodialysis for more than three months, indicating end-stage kidney disease.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Sasmit Roy, Prabal Chourasia, Vikram Sangani, Praveen Kumar Errabelli, Sumit S. Patel, Sreedhar Adapa
Summary: Modern medicine has made great progress in increasing longevity through screening, diagnosis, and new therapeutic approaches. However, alternative medicine poses a significant risk to health, using traditional and unconventional therapies that can be potentially harmful, leading to irreversible kidney damage.
JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE HIGH IMPACT CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Physiology
Roberto Cannataro
EXPERIMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
John E. Giraldo-Vallejo, Miguel A. Cardona-Guzman, Ericka J. Rodriguez-Alcivar, Jana Koci, Jorge L. Petro, Richard B. Kreider, Roberto Cannataro, Diego A. Bonilla
Summary: It is estimated that three to five million sports injuries occur worldwide each year, with the highest incidence during competition periods. Nutritional strategies including balanced energy intake and high-protein and carbohydrate-rich diets are beneficial for the rehabilitation process in injured athletes. Further clinical research studies are needed to evaluate the doses of discussed nutrients and follow international guidelines.
Editorial Material
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Roberto Cannataro, Erika Cione
Summary: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small RNA molecules that do not code for proteins but have important regulatory functions. They can be used as biomarkers and also hold great potential as a therapeutic approach for replacing missing proteins or regulating abnormal protein synthesis. Further studies are needed to explore the full potential of miRNAs in various applications.
CURRENT PHARMACEUTICAL DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Edoardo Bori, Mehdi Mouton, Roberto Cannataro, Carlo De Asmundis, Bernardo Innocenti
Summary: The quantified self refers to individuals tracking their health and physiological parameters using technology without the supervision of clinicians. This study presents the development and optimization of a device designed to analyze sleep, activity level, and energy expenditure. The results show that the device can accurately assess energy expenditure, with a difference of less than 19% compared to the gold standard.
JOURNAL OF MECHANICS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Davida Mirra, Renata Esposito, Giuseppe Spaziano, Concetta Rafaniello, Pasquale Iovino, Erika Cione, Luca Gallelli, Bruno D'Agostino
Summary: This study investigated whether two SNPs of the ALOX5 gene are associated with sex differences in allergic diseases. It found that these polymorphisms are more common in women and have different effects on LT production depending on sex, leading to decreased serum levels in men and increased levels in women. These findings provide new insights into sex-related differences in lung inflammatory diseases and help explain why women are more prone to develop allergic disorders than men.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Jasper Okoro Godwin Elechi, Rosa Sirianni, Francesca Luisa Conforti, Erika Cione, Michele Pellegrino
Summary: Food is essential for our health and has been passed down through generations. The gut microbiota undergoes changes due to the food system, which can affect human health. The gut microbiome has gained attention for its effects on nutrition and disease. This review explains how changes in the food system impact the gut microbiota and contribute to obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Sustainable food system transformation strategies are discussed to improve microbiota composition and reverse non-communicable diseases.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Davida Mirra, Renata Esposito, Giuseppe Spaziano, Chiara La Torre, Cristina Vocca, Martina Tallarico, Erika Cione, Luca Gallelli, Bruno D'Agostino
Summary: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a highly deadly disease that poses a significant burden on the healthcare system. This study compared the expression of miRNAs in the lungs of NSCLC patients, COPD patients, and healthy controls, and identified potential biomarkers that could improve early diagnosis of lung cancer by analyzing shared pathways.
Review
Sport Sciences
Diego A. Bonilla, Javier O. Peralta-Alzate, Jhonny A. Bonilla-Henao, Roberto Cannataro, Luis A. Cardozo, Salvador Vargas-Molina, Jeffrey R. Stout, Richard B. Kreider, Jorge L. Petro
Summary: Non-exercise physical activity (NEPA), referring to daily activities that require movement of the human body without planning or strict control, has decreased significantly in the general population due to new technologies and motorized transportation devices. This sedentary lifestyle, physical inactivity, and excessive energy intake increase the risk of obesity, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and all-cause mortality. It is recommended to implement salutogenic urban strategies, such as cycling and walking transportation, and use wearable devices to monitor NEPA and promote healthy habits. Further promotion and monitoring of NEPA are important for the prevention and control of obesity and NCDs.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL MORPHOLOGY AND KINESIOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Diego A. Bonilla, Erika Cione, Fabrizio Angelini, Giuseppe D'Antona, Roberto Cannataro
FRONTIERS IN SPORTS AND ACTIVE LIVING
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Grazia Vaccaro, Bernardo Innocenti, Erika Cione, Luca Gallelli, Giovambattista De Sarro, Diego A. Bonilla, Roberto Cannataro
Summary: This study indicates that the consumption of a chewable beetroot-based supplement can improve cognitive function in healthy individuals, particularly memory capacity and frontal skills.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Reza Zare, Asli Devrim-Lanpir, Silvia Guazzotti, Ali Ali Redha, Konstantinos Prokopidis, Daniele Spadaccini, Roberto Cannataro, Erika Cione, Menno Henselmans, Alan A. Aragon
Summary: This systematic review evaluates the effects of soy protein supplementation in active individuals and athletes in terms of muscle adaptations, metabolic and antioxidant status, hormonal response and exercise performance. The study found that soy protein supplementation has different effects on muscle adaptations, metabolic and antioxidant status, hormonal response and exercise performance compared to whey protein.
Review
Neurosciences
Diana Marisol Abrego-Guandique, Maria Luisa Bonet, Maria Cristina Caroleo, Roberto Cannataro, Paola Tucci, Joan Ribot, Erika Cione
Summary: β-carotene intake and serum levels are associated with improved cognitive function. Long-term intake of β-carotene in combination with vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, or selenium can promote cognitive function.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Erika Cione, Diana Marisol Abrego Guandique, Maria Cristina Caroleo, Filippo Luciani, Manuela Colosimo, Roberto Cannataro
Summary: The liver is a major organ with multiple functions in the body. Current serum biomarkers are not specific for drug-induced liver injury or viral infection. However, microRNAs (miRNAs) hold potential as specific biomarkers for liver damage. This review aims to update the literature on drug-induced liver damage and explore the role of miRNAs as early biomarkers. Circulating miRNA-122 has been identified as a potential biomarker for drug-induced liver injury, but further research is needed to understand its role in hepatitis B virus infection.
CURRENT ISSUES IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2023)
