Effect of Different Predrying Treatments on Physicochemical Quality and Drying Kinetics of Twin Layer Solar Tunnel Dried Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) Slices by Lelise Tilahun Dufera, Werner Hofacker, Albert Esper, Oliver Hensel

“…From the experimental result, it was observed that dried tomato slices pretreated with 0.5% ascorbic acid gave the best retention of vitamin C and total phenolic content with a high sugar/acid ratio. …”
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Rationale and design of a prospective study evaluating population pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of rivaroxaban in Chinese patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation by Ming-Ming Yan, Xiao-Qin Liu, Yu-Fei Zhang, Hong-Yan Ding, Ming-Kang Zhong, Chun-Lai Ma

“…Introduction Rivaroxaban is one of the most commonly used non-vitamin K antagonists for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). …”
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Interactions between and Shared Molecular Mechanisms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Type 2 Diabetes Patients by Hong Shen, Junrong Zhao, Ying Liu, Guangdong Sun

“…Numerous molecular mechanisms have been documented that underlie diabetic peripheral neuropathy and OSA, including oxidative stress, inflammation, endothelin-1, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), accumulation of advanced glycation end products, protein kinase C (PKC) signaling, poly ADP ribose polymerase (PARP), nitrosative stress, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1, and vitamin D deficiency. In this review, we seek to illuminate the relationships among T2D, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and OSA and how they interact with one another. …”
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Not Only Glycaemic But Also Other Metabolic Factors Affect T Regulatory Cell Counts and Proinflammatory Cytokine Levels in Women with Type 1 Diabetes by Katerina Stechova, Jana Sklenarova-Labikova, Tereza Kratzerova, Pavlina Pithova, Dominik Filipp

“…Total T-helper cell count was interconnected with BMI and glycaemia variability correlated with lipid spectra parameters, insulin dose, and vitamin D levels. These and other correlations revealed in this study provide broader insight into the association of various metabolic abnormalities with immune parameters that may impact T1D mothers or their developing child.…”
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Drying Kinetics and Chemical Properties of Mango by Jonathan Ampah, Komla Agbeko Dzisi, Ahmad Addo, Ato Bart-Plange

“…Kent, Keitt, Haden, and Palmer varieties recorded effective moisture diffusivity values of 5.90×10–7, 6.40×10−7, 6.57×10−7, and 7.33×10−7 m2/s, respectively. Vitamin C content of 158.34 mg/100 g recorded for Palmer was highest compared to the other varieties. …”
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Long-term maintenance treatment of psoriasis: the role of calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate aerosol foam in clinical practice by Gabriella Fabbrocini, Clara De Simone, Paolo Dapavo, Perigiorgio Malagoli, Alessandro Martella, Piergiacomo Calzavara-Pinton

“…In this case, the application of topical treatments in the first-line setting is recommended in most cases.Among different topical options, the fixed-dose combination of betamethasone dipropionate (BD) and vitamin D analogue (Cal) aerosol foam (Enstilar®, Leo Pharma) is approved as first-line topical therapy for the treatment of psoriasis in USA and the EU, due to its high efficacy and its favorable administration scheme.The PSO-LONG was the first trial to report on the long-term efficacy and safety of the Cal/DB foam treatment for the proactive management of psoriasis and now, the indications of Cal/BD foam included its use in the psoriasis maintenance treatment. …”
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Characterization of Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) Essential Oil Obtained by Solvent-Free Microwave Extraction with Kombucha Tea (Anthriscus sylvestris L.) Produced by Adding Guava (... by Merve Dilara Gerek, Filiz Yangılar

“…Adding guava peel and rosemary oil to kombucha significantly increased its total phenolic, flavonoid, and vitamin C content (P<0.05). Anthriscus sylvestris-guava kombucha has antibacterial properties (zones of inhibition of 18.32 and 17.31 mm against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 and Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, respectively). …”
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Effects of Ultrasonic Treatment Combined with Microporous Modified Atmosphere Packaging on Cold Storage Quality of Fresh-cut Jackfruit by Aiping FAN, Qiuhong DENG, Liping ZENG, Guangming YANG, Yubing LI, Chunyan LIU

“…Additionally, these treatments maintained higher tissue firmness, total soluble solid content, titratable acidity, vitamin C content, and total phenolic content in fresh-cut jackfruit, while reducing the malondialdehyde content and polyphenol oxidase and peroxidase activity, thereby inhibiting browning. …”
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Hematological manifestations of autoimmune gastritis by Ye. A. Losik, V. T. Ivashkin

“…The special attention was given to RBC color index (CI), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean hemoglobin content per cell and serum iron and vitamin В12 concentration. Results. The mean indices of clinical and biochemical blood tests in APCA-positive patients were within normal range. …”
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Antioxidant properties and sensory evaluation of microgreens from commercial and local farms by Libo Tan, Holly Nuffer, Jiannan Feng, Shu Hang Kwan, Hsiangting Chen, Xiao Tong, Lingyan Kong

“…Moreover, the soil-grown farm microgreens possessed a significantly higher vitamin C concentration than hydroponically-grown farm sample and commercial sample. …”
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Pengaruh Pemberian Diet Tinggi Minyak Sawit terhadap Kadar Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase Darah Tikus Wistar Normal by Yenny Mayang Sari, Susila Sastri, Yustini Alioes

“…Minyak sawit mengandung 50% saturated fatty acid (SFA), 40% mono unsaturated fatty acid (MUFA), 10% poly unsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) dan antioksidan seperti vitamin E dan karoten. SFA dapat meningkatkan penumpukan trigliserida pada USFA menurunkan deposit  lipid  dengan  meningkatkan  proses  oksidasi.  …”
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The Effect of Long-Term Exercise on the Production of Osteoclastogenic and Antiosteoclastogenic Cytokines by Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells and on Serum Markers of Bone Metabol... by J. Kelly Smith, Rhesa Dykes, David S. Chi

“…We also measured lymphocyte phenotypes and serum markers of bone formation (osteocalcin), bone resorption (C-terminal telopeptides of Type I collagen), and bone homeostasis (25 (OH) vitamin D, estradiol, testosterone, parathyroid hormone, and insulin-like growth factor 1). …”
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Orthopedic Manifestations of Bruck Syndrome: A Case Series with Intermediate to Long-term Follow-Up by Adolfredo Santana, Geovanny Oleas-Santillán, Jeanne M. Franzone, L. Reid Nichols, J. Richard Bowen, Richard W. Kruse

“…We suggest monitoring the bone density with DEXA, nutrition support with vitamin D and calcium, and treatment with bisphosphonates. …”
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The Comparison of Food and Nutrient Intake among Iranian Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Adults by Najmeh Maayeshi, Hassan Mozaffari-Khosravi, Sayyed Saeid Khayyatzadeh, Hossein Fallahzadeh

“…Results: Participants without diabetes showed significantly higher intake of grains, legumes, total meat, fats, sweets, energy, carbohydrates, total fat, total cholesterol, saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamin B9, B12, A, and D in comparison with patients with diabetes. …”
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Acalypha Wilkesiana ‘Java White’: Identification of Some Bioactive Compounds by Gc-Ms and Their Effects on Key Enzymes Linked to Type 2 Diabete by Oyebode Olajumoke A., Erukainure Ochuko L., Koorbanally Neil A., Islam Md. Shahidul

“…GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of long-chain alkyl acids, esters, ketones and alcohols including phytol and phytol acetate along with some secondary metabolites such as xanthone, vitamin E and various types of sterols including stigmasterol, campesterol and sitosterol. …”
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Investigation of CO2 Extract of Portulaca oleracea for Antioxidant Activity from Raw Material Cultivated in Kazakhstan by Meruyert I. Tleubayeva, Raisa M. Abdullabekova, Ubaidilla М. Datkhayev, Margarita Yu. Ishmuratova, Mereke B. Alimzhanova, Kaldanay K. Kozhanova, Aida M. Seitaliyeva, Kairat S. Zhakipbekov, Zhanar B. Iskakova, Elmira A. Serikbayeva, Elena V. Flisyuk

“…Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) chemical analysis of Portulaca oleracea CO2 extract dissolved in hexane revealed 37 components, including a complex mixture of aldehydes, alkanes, alkenes, esters, diterpenes, steroids, vitamin E, and carbohydrates. The investigation results showed that the Portulaca oleracea CO2 extract was promising for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries and had great potential for the prevention and treatment of diseases caused by oxidative stress.…”
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Synthesis and Physicochemical Properties of Hydrazides of Malonic Acid with Different Substitutes by T.V. Ghochikyan, A.I. Martiryan, G.A. Shahinyan, M.A. Samvelyan, A.S. Galstyan, H․R. Sargsyan, H․H. Ghazoyan

“…The rate constant between derivatives of malonic acid and hydroxyl radicals was determined and the results were compared with those of vitamin C. …”
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FGF-23 Levels before and after Renal Transplantation by Domniki Economidou, Spyros Dovas, Aikaterini Papagianni, Panagiotis Pateinakis, Dimitrios Memmos

“…Phosphatonin fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23) is involved in phosphate (P) excretion and vitamin D metabolism. Recently, FGF-23 has been suggested to be responsible for the hypophosphatemia and inappropriately low calcitriol levels observed after renal transplantation. …”
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HIV-Associated Vacuolar Myelopathy and HIV-Associated Dementia as the Initial Manifestation of HIV/AIDS by Natalia Wuliji, Matthew J. Mandell, Jason M. Lunt, Adam Merando

“…It is a progressive myelopathy that shares features with subacute combined degeneration seen in vitamin B12 deficiency as well as other neurological diseases and can occur synchronously with HIV-associated dementia (HAD). …”
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Diet and medical foods in Parkinson’s disease by Klaus W. Lange, Yukiko Nakamura, Ning Chen, Jianjun Guo, Shigehiko Kanaya, Katharina M. Lange, Shiming Li

“…Nutritional supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, B vitamins, and coenzyme Q may have potential in the management of PD. …”
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