Substituted 4-Acyl-5-methyl-2-phenyl-pyrazol-3-one-phenylhydrazones with Antioxidant Properties: X-Ray Crystal and Spectroscopic Studies by Omoruyi G. Idemudia, Anthony I. Okoh, Alexander P. Sadimenko, Eric C. Hosten, Omobola O. Okoh

“…The antioxidant free radical scavenging activities of titled compounds against 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) showed a positive response almost as good as that of vitamin c under the same conditions, with the propyl substituted 4-propyl-5-methyl-2-phenyl-pyrazol-3-one-phenylhydrazone (Prmpp-Ph) having a stronger activity (calculated IC50 value of 175.66 μg/ml).…”
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Extended UVB Exposures Alter Tumorigenesis and Treatment Efficacy in a Murine Model of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Erin M. Burns, Kathleen L. Tober, Judith A. Riggenbach, Donna F. Kusewitt, Gregory S. Young, Tatiana M. Oberyszyn

“…Additionally, we investigated the effect of continued UVB exposure on the efficacy of topical treatment with anti-inflammatory (diclofenac) or antioxidant (C E Ferulic or vitamin E) compounds on modulating tumorigenesis. …”
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Comprehensive assessment of the varietal fund of quince (Cydonia oblonga Mill.) in the conditions of Krasnodar region by T. G. Prichko, L. D. Chalaya, N. V. Mozhar

“…Varietal dif­ferences in the content of vitamins and polyphenols have been identified between new varieties and cultivars taken for crossing: Zolotistaya (28.4 mg/100 g), Novogodnyaya (33.3 mg/100 g) and Podarochnaya (32.3 mg/100 g) are high in vitamin C; Kubanochka (225.0 mg/100 g), Novogodnyaya (222.2 mg/100 g) and Podarochnaya (196.8 mg/100 g) are high in P-active catechins, which allows you to replenish your assortment of quince for the South of Russia with valuable genotypes of quince (Cydonia oblonga Mill.) competitive varieties of selection by the North-Caucasus Zonal Scientific-Research Institute of Horticulture and Viticulture.…”
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INVESTIGATING THE BIOCHEMICAL PROFILE AND NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION OF VERNONIA AMYGDALINA LEAVES: A STUDY ON ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES, PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION, ENZYME INHIBITION, AN... by Olugbenga D. Oloruntola, Fehintoluwa S. Oladebeye, Samuel A. Adeyeye, Simeon O. Ayodele, Ojurereoluwa A. Ayodele, Olufemi E. Adeniji

“…A meticulous extraction process using 70% ethanol yielded an ethanolic extract of Vernonia amygdalina leaves powder (VLP), which exhibited substantial Vitamin C content (12.95 mg/g) and impressive antioxidant activity, as evidenced by a 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl hydrate value of 60.24% and a ferric ion reducing antioxidant power value of 49.22 mg/g. …”
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Toll-like receptors in atopic dermatitis: pathogenesis and therapeutic implications by Ahmad Vafaeian, Fateme Rajabi, Nima Rezaei

“…Current AD treatments like vitamin-D analogs, tacrolimus, and cyclosporine partially work through TLR modulation. …”
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Effectiveness and Safety of Nonvitamin K Oral Anticoagulants Rivaroxaban and Apixaban in Patients with Venous Thromboembolism: A Meta-Analysis of Real-World Studies by Olivia Wu, Stephen Morris, Torben Bjerregaard Larsen, Flemming Skjøth, Alex Evans, Kevin Bowrin, Piotr Wojciechowski, Wojciech Margas, Maria Huelsebeck

“…Eligible RWE studies recruited adult patients with deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism and presented a comparison between rivaroxaban and apixaban versus SoC, consisting either of vitamin K antagonists, heparins, or combinations thereof. …”
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Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Associated with Myrciaria dubia in the Amazonia Region, Peru by Alexandra Jherina Pineda-Lázaro, Adela Vallejos-Tapullima, Angel David Hernández-Amasifuen, Santos Carballar-Hernández, Sixto Imán-Correa, Fernando Marcelo Carvajal-Vallejos, Orlando Ríos-Ramírez, Mike Anderson Corazon-Guivin

“…Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh (camu-camu) is a shrub native to the Amazon region that produces fruits with a high content of vitamin C and various bioactive compounds, making it a functional food with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. …”
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The Involvement of Notch1-RBP-Jk/Msx2 Signaling Pathway in Aortic Calcification of Diabetic Nephropathy Rats by Caipan Gong, Li Li, Chunmei Qin, Weihua Wu, Qi Liu, Ying Li, Linwang Gan, Santao Ou

“…A rat model of DN with concomitant vascular calcification was created by intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin followed by administration of vitamin D3 and nicotine. Biochemical analysis and histological examination of aortic tissue were performed. …”
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Unrecognized Pseudohypoparathyroidism Type 1A as a Cause of Hypocalcemia and Seizures in a 64-Year-Old Woman by Patrizia Del Monte, Carla Micaela Cuttica, Alessandro Marugo, Luca Foppiani, Daniela Audenino, Tomasz Tadeusz Godowicz, Francesca Marta Elli, Giovanna Mantovani, Emilio Di Maria

“…Blood calcium was confirmed low, with increased parathyroid hormone, moderate 25OH-vitamin D deficiency, and normal creatinine. Brain CT scan revealed calcifications of the basal ganglia, cortical and subcortical white matter, and cerebellum. …”
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Brighter children? The association between seasonality of birth and child IQ in a population-based birth cohort by Vincent W V Jaddoe, Régine P M Steegers-Theunissen, Henning Tiemeier, Albert Hofman, Frank C Verhulst, Nina H Grootendorst-van Mil

“…We explored how adjusting for socioeconomic status and maternal IQ, childbirth outcomes, pregnancy vitamin D status, nutritional intake, exposure to infections, and child age relative to peers in class changed the relation between season of birth and child IQ.Results We found that spring birth was associated with lower non-verbal IQ (estimate: more than 1 point; β−1.24 (95% CI −2.31 to −0.17), p=0.02; seasonal trend β−0.40 (95% CI −0.74 to −0.07), p=0.02) than birth in summer. …”
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Cobalamin and Folic Acid Status in Relation to the Etiopathogenesis of Pancytopenia in Adults at a Tertiary Care Centre in North India by M. Premkumar, N. Gupta, T. Singh, T. Velpandian

“…We investigated the clinical, etiological and hematological profile including bone marrow morphology of patients with pancytopenia in relation to their vitamin B12 and folic acid status at a tertiary care referral hospital in north India. …”
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INTEGRATION OF SPENT GRAIN INTO FOOD PRODUCTS by ERŞOVA, Svetlana, SAITAN, Olesea, TARNA, Ruslan, RUMEUS, Iurie, CODINĂ, Georgiana Gabriela, GHENDOV-MOSANU, Aliona

“…It is characterized by a diverse chemical composition, mainly composed of proteins and dietary fibers and, to a lesser extent, lipids, minerals, phenolic compounds, as well as B vitamins and vitamin E. In its native form, it is a product with a high moisture content, which makes it unsuitable for long-term storage. …”
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One-Year Clinical Outcome in Middle Eastern Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: The Jordan Atrial Fibrillation (JoFib) Study by Ayman Hammoudeh, Yousef Khader, Ramzi Tabbalat, Yahya Badaineh, Nazih Kadri, Haneen Shawer, Eyas Al-Mousa, Rasheed Ibdah, Batool A. Shawer, Imad A. Alhaddad

“…OACs were used in 85.7% of high-risk patients with NVAF (CHA2DS2-VASc score>3 in women, and>2 in men), including direct OACs (DOACs) in 64.1% and vitamin K antagonists (VKA) in 35.9%. Adherence rate to the use of the same OAC agent was 90.6% of patients. …”
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Older Age Is Associated with Decreased Levels of VDR, CYP27B1, and CYP24A1 and Increased Levels of PTH in Human Parathyroid Glands by Yi Jiang, Liyan Liao, Jina Li, Larry Wang, Zhongjian Xie

“…Parathyroid glands contain the vitamin D receptor (VDR) and 25-hydroxyvitamin D-1α-hydroxylase (CYP27B1) and 24-hydroxylase (CYP24A1), which catalyze the production and degradation of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D [1,25(OH)2D], respectively. …”
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Influence of the use of gum Arabic or OSA starch and the drying process on the quality of the fava bean (Vicia faba) pod flour by María del Mar Camacho, Narcisa Fernández-Vargas, Eva García-Martínez, Nuria Martínez-Navarrete

“…However, the high phenol content of the bean pod, much higher than that of vitamin C and chlorophyll (mean values 40.8, 1.8 and 0.7 mg/g db, respectively), and the significant interaction between the hydrocolloids and drying process allows us to recommend the use of GA and AD to obtain a more economical powdered ingredient, healthier, and of the highest quality. …”
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Therapeutic modalities for iatrogenic late paresthesia in oral tissues innervated by mandibular branch of trigeminal nerve: a systematic review by Elham Keykha, Elahe Tahmasebi, Mahdi Hadilou

“…Conclusions In conclusion, PBM, vitamin B12, and corticosteroids could accelerate the recovery of late paresthesia. …”
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Effects of Different Cultivation Modes on the Storage Quality and Flavor of Harvested Chinese Leek by ZHOU Xinyuan, TAO Jiejie, LIU Mingchi, ZUO Jinhua, WU Zhanhui, ZHENG Yanyan, KANG Xinna, LIANG Hao, MU Jianlou, CHEN Jie, JI Yanhai

“…Compared with hydroponics, soil culture and substrate culture better maintained vitamin C (VC) and soluble protein contents, and resulted in higher dietary fiber content. …”
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Improving fruit traits of 'Braeburn' apples in low-altitude regions: The impact of foliar spray and rootstock interactions by Leili Habibzadeh, Mahdi Alizadeh, Mohammad Mehdi Sharifani

“…Rootstock type influenced total acidity (TA), total soluble solids (TSS), flavor index, and vitamin C content. M.9 rootstock combined with MKP spray resulted in the best TA, TSS, and flavor index. …”
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Regular Consumption of a Flavanol-rich Chocolate can Improve Oxidant Stress in Young Soccer Players by Cesar G. Fraga, Lucas Actis-Goretta, Javier I. Ottaviani, Fernando Carrasquedo, Silvina B. Lotito, Sheryl Lazarus, Harold H. Schmitz, Carl L. Keen

“…The consumption of FCMC was significantly associated with a decrease in diastolic blood pressure (-5 mm Hg), mean blood pressure (-5 mm Hg), plasma cholesterol (-11%), LDL-cholesterol (-15%), malondialdehyde (-12%), urate (-11%) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity (-11%), and an increase in vitamin E/cholesterol (+12%). No relevant changes in these variables were associated with CBC consumption. …”
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Clinical characteristics and treatment modalities in uremic and non uremic calciphylaxis - a dermatological single-center experience by Sabine Yousuf, Dorothee Busch, Regina Renner, Stefan Schliep, Cornelia Erfurt-Berge

“…Significant differences were identified in comorbidities, such as atrial fibrillation (p < 0.001) and hyperparathyroidism (p < 0.01) accounting for CUA patients. Medication with vitamin K antagonists (p < 0.001), phosphate binders (p < 0.001), and loop diuretics (p < 0.01) was found to be associated with the onset of calciphylaxis. …”
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