Golden berry fruit modulates inflammation in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages and the DSS-induced acute colitis model by Jenny Castro, Guillermo Lopez-Lluch, Juan Carlos Rodríguez, Rocío de la Puerta, Lía Barrios, Rubén Salas, Luis Franco

“…(golden berry) fruit is attractive for its many health benefits, associated with the presence of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds. High fruit consumption has been associated with a lower risk of developing chronic non-communicable diseases. …”
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α-Lipoic Acid Inhibits Helicobacter pylori-Induced Oncogene Expression and Hyperproliferation by Suppressing the Activation of NADPH Oxidase in Gastric Epithelial Cells by Eunyoung Byun, Joo Weon Lim, Jung Mogg Kim, Hyeyoung Kim

“…Expression of oncogenes such as β-catenin and c-myc is related to oxidative stress. α-Lipoic acid (α-LA), a naturally occurring thiol compound, acts as an antioxidant and has an anticancer effect. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of α-LA on H. pylori-induced hyperproliferation and oncogene expression in gastric epithelial AGS cells by determining cell proliferation (viable cell numbers, thymidine incorporation), levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), NADPH oxidase activation (enzyme activity, subcellular levels of NADPH oxidase subunits), activation of redox-sensitive transcription factors (NF-κB, AP-1), expression of oncogenes (β-catenin, c-myc), and nuclear localization of β-catenin. …”
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Pre-probiotic effects of different bacterial species in aquaculture: behavioral, hematological and oxidative stress responses by Alak Gonca, Kotan Recep, Uçar Arzu, Parlak Veysel, Atamanalp Muhammed

“…Physiological changes in blood tissue [hematological indices: erythrocyte count (RBC), leukocyte count (WBC), hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (Hct), platelet count (PLT), mean cell hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), mean cell hemoglobin (MCH), and mean cell volume (MCV)], oxidative stress responses in liver and gill tissues [malondialdehyde (MDA) level, antioxidant enzyme activities: superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPX), glutathione reductase (GR), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)] and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity in brain tissue (as neurotoxic biomarker) were investigated. …”
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Recipient Hyperbilirubinemia May Reduce Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury but Fails to Improve Outcome in Clinical Liver Transplantation by Mihai Oltean, Christian Barrenäs, Paulo Ney Martins, Gustaf Herlenius, Bengt Gustafsson, Styrbjörn Friman, William Bennet

“…Exogenous bilirubin may reduce experimental ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) due to its antioxidant properties. We studied if early graft exposure to high bilirubin levels in the recipient affects the early IRI and outcomes after liver transplantation (LTx). …”
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Impact of nanoemulsion of Ajwain-cardamom essential oils on Mortadella sausage quality during chilling (4°C) storage by Elmira Taherzadeh, Akram Arianfar, Elham Mahdian, Sharareh Mohseni

“…Therefore, the nanoemulsion of ajwain (C. copticum) and cardamom essential oils were fabricated through self-emulsification technique and evaluated their size, ζ-potential, antioxidative and antibacterial activities. The effect of double nanomulsion on the textural and sensorial properties of Mortadella sausage was also examined under chilling temperature (4 °C). …”
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The Effect of Serine Protease Inhibitors on Airway Inflammation in a Chronic Allergen-Induced Asthma Mouse Model by Chih-Che Lin, Li-Jen Lin, Shulhn-Der Wang, Chung-Jen Chiang, Yun-Peng Chao, Joseph Lin, Shung-Te Kao

“…Serine protease inhibitors reportedly attenuated airway inflammation and had antioxidant in multiorgan. However, the effects of the serine protease inhibitors nafamostat mesilate (FUT), gabexate mesilate (FOY), and ulinastatin (UTI) on a long-term challenged mouse model of chronic asthma are unclear. …”
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Selected fermented indigenous vegetables and fruits from Malaysia as potential sources of natural probiotics for improving gut health by Olaide Olawunmi Ajibola, Raymond Thomas, Babatunde Femi Bakare

“…The long shelf life of fermented vegetables and fruits improves their nutritional values and antioxidant potentials. Fermented leaves and vegetables can be utilized as a potential source of probiotics as they are host for several lactic acid bacteria such as Lactobacillus confusus, Weissella paramesenteroides, Enterococcus faecalis, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus buchneri, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus pentosus, Pediococcus acidilactici, Pediococcus pentosaceus and Leuconostoc mesenteroides. …”
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Research Progress on Nutritional Components and Functional Characteristics of Sprouted Highland Barley by Yuting FAN, Kexin WANG, Haixia ZHANG, Ping MA, Jing LI, Jing WU, Youjin TAN, Jianbin WANG, Xiaoyan HE, Shuangkui DU

“…The research progress of the functional properties of sprouted highland barley, such as antioxidant, antibacterial, blood glucose regulation, blood pressure regulation, are mainly reviewed, in order to provide reference for the development and utilization of sprouted highland barley.…”
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α-Bisabolol alleviates diesel exhaust particle-induced lung injury and mitochondrial dysfunction by regulating inflammatory, oxidative stress, and apoptotic biomarkers through the... by Sumaya Beegam, Nur Elena Zaaba, Ozaz Elzaki, Abderrahim Nemmar

“…Inhalation of PM2.5, of which diesel exhaust particles (DEPs) is a major component, induces lung inflammation and oxidative stress. α-Bisabolol (BIS) is a bioactive dietary phytochemical with various pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions. Here, we evaluated the possible protective effects of BIS on DEP-induced lung injury.MethodsMice were exposed to DEPs (20 µg/mouse) or saline (control) by intratracheal instillation. …”
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The effects of lutein/ zeaxanthin (Lute-gen®) on eye health, eye strain, sleep quality, and attention in high electronic screen users: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlle... by A. L. Lopresti, A. L. Lopresti, S. J. Smith

“…BackgroundLutein and zeaxanthin are fat-soluble antioxidant nutrients that have evidence of beneficial effects on vision and eye health.PurposeExamine the effects of supplementation with lutein and zeaxanthin isomers (Lute-gen®) on eye health, eye strain, sleep quality, and attention in high electronic screen users.Study designTwo-arm, 6-month, parallel-group, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.MethodsSeventy volunteers aged 18 to 65 who used electronic screens for more than 6 h daily were supplemented with 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin-isomers or a placebo. …”
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Effect of Bacillus subtilis JZXJ-7, a Strain Isolated from Shrimp Paste, on Colonic Function and Microbial Community in Mice Infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus by ZHOU Kui, WANG Rundong, GONG Mengxue, MOU Jingyuan, DENG Yijia, LI Xuepeng, ZHANG Yuhao, LI Jianrong

“…Moreover, high-dose JZXJ-7 significantly inhibited cytokine-mediated inflammation, increased antioxidant enzyme activities and enhanced intestinal permeability. …”
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Extraction, Purification, Structural Characteristics, Biological Activities, and Applications of Polysaccharides from <i>Gastrodia elata</i>: A Review by Yan Yang, Yonglin Hai, Yongcheng Yang, Rouyuan Wen, Le Wang, Yan Qian, Jiaxian Zhang, Yongguo Li, Zhilong Shi, Haizhu Zhang

“…Recent studies have revealed various biological activities associated with <i>G. elata</i> polysaccharides, including antioxidant, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-aging, immune regulation, and neuroprotective properties. …”
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Chemical Characteristics and Physical Properties of Functional Snacks Enriched with Powdered Tomato by Wójtowicz Agnieszka, Zalewska-Korona Marta, Jabłońska-Ryś Ewa, Skalicka-Woźniak Krystyna, Oniszczuk Anna

“…The total lycopene and phenolic content, the scavenging ability and the ferric reducing antioxidant power were determined along with the content of neochlorogenic, chlorogenic, p-coumaric acids and rutin. …”
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Current Review of Genetically Modified Lactic Acid Bacteria for the Prevention and Treatment of Colitis Using Murine Models by Alejandra de Moreno de LeBlanc, Silvina del Carmen, Jean-Marc Chatel, Anderson Miyoshi, Vasco Azevedo, Philippe Langella, Luis G. Bermúdez-Humarán, Jean Guy LeBlanc

“…Then, the two principally studied strategies are discussed (i) GM-LAB producing antioxidant enzymes and (ii) GM-LAB producing the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10. …”
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L-Arginine Intake Effect on Adenine Nucleotide Metabolism in Rat Parenchymal and Reproductive Tissues by G. Kocic, J. Nikolic, T. Jevtovic-Stoimenov, D. Sokolovic, H. Kocic, T. Cvetkovic, D. Pavlovic, A. Cencic, D. Stojanovic

“…Stimulation of adenosine accumulation could be of importance in mediating arginine antiatherosclerotic, vasoactive, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant effects. Assuming that the XO activity reflects the rate of purine catabolism in the cell, while the activity of AMP deaminase is of importance in ATP regeneration, reduced activity of XO, together with the increased AMP-deaminase activity, may suggest that adenine nucleotides are presumably directed to the ATP regenerating process during dietary L-arginine intake.…”
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Evaluation of extracts from Phyllostachys makinoi for their antibacterial and accelerated wound healing potential by Te-Hua Liu, Ju-Yun Wu, Meng-Chun Cheng, Bang-Yuan Chen, Tsung-Yu Tsai

“…Abstract Phyllostachys makinoi, an endemic bamboo species in Taiwan, is underutilized, despite its rich forest resources. Known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties, this study explores the antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing activities of P. makinoi extracts. …”
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Bioactivity of Nelumbo nucifera extract on sperm recovery due to 2-methoxyethanol exposure: In vivo and in silico study by Angella Ananda Syaputra, Putri Ayu Ika Setiyowati, Badriatul Musyarofah, Yunita Ainul Kasanah, Amelia Kartika Reza Rahmawati, Helga Syasya Qotrunnada

“…Quercetin is the compound of N. nucifera extract with the highest inhibition of non-receptor protein kinase and the most significant antioxidant effect. N. nucifera extract can improve the decline in sperm quality caused by exposure to 2-Methoxyethanol.…”
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Extending the Shelf Life of Apples After Harvest Using Edible Coatings as Active Packaging—A Review by Magdalena Mikus, Sabina Galus

“…They also ensure the preservation of the sensory characteristics of food, and they can have antimicrobial or antioxidant properties. All these aspects play a significant role in the storage of apples, which can also help prevent waste, which is in line with the circular economy approach. …”
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Beneficial Effects of Poplar Buds on Hyperglycemia, Dyslipidemia, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation in Streptozotocin-Induced Type-2 Diabetes by Shiqin Peng, Ping Wei, Qun Lu, Rui Liu, Yue Ding, Jiuliang Zhang

“…Moreover, 50% fraction could significantly decrease total cholesterol (TC), alleviate abnormal lipid metabolism, and enhance antioxidant capacity in the serum. For inflammatory factors, feeding of 50% fraction could also reduce the levels of interleukin 6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), monocyte chemotactic protein 1 (MCP-1), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in liver homogenate. …”
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Assessment of changes in vitamin content and morphological characteristics in strawberries modified with a pulsed electric field using chromatography and optical coherence tomograp... by Ewa Korzeniewska, Ilona Gałązka-Czarnecka, Joanna Sekulska-Nalewajko, Jarosław Gocławski, Tomasz Dróźdż, Paweł Kiełbasa

“…Experiments have shown that PEF treatment with an intensity of 1 kV/cm and 10 pulses for 10 s resulted in a significant improvement in vitamin content and extraction efficiency of vitamin C by 22 %, folic acid by 24 %, thiamine by more than 50 % and riboflavin by more than 60 %.Optical coherence tomography imaging revealed texture changes in fruit pulp under the influence of PEF, related to the release of additional vitamins detected by chromatography methods.Additionally, PEF treatment offers significant benefits in fruit processing, including improved dehydration characteristics, reduced time and energy required for freeze-drying, increased extraction efficiency, and potential improvements in bioactive compound content and antioxidant properties.The research results may have practical applications in the analytical determination of vitamins C and B by improving the extraction efficiency. …”
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