Carotenoid and peptide supplementation from Caulerpa sp. (sea grapes) extract mitigate metabolic syndrome in cholesterol-enriched diet rats via modulation of gut microbiota by Rudy Kurniawan, Fahrul Nurkolis, Agussalim Bukhari, Andi Yasmin Syauki, Burhanudin Bahar, Andi Makbul Aman, Nurpudji Astuti Taslim

“…Additionally, gut microbiota composition was analyzed using high-throughput sequencing techniques. …”
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Pharmacological correction of hepatotoxicity induced by anti-tuberculosis drugs by D. S. Sukhanov, E. V. Timofeev, Y. S. Alekseeva, K. A. Nagornova

“…Hepatoprotective drugs of various origin and chemical composition are used for the correction and prevention of drug-induced liver injury. …”
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Fecal microbiota transplantation from Helicobacter pylori carriers following bismuth quadruple therapy exacerbates alcohol-related liver disease in mice via LPS-induced activation... by Huihui Gao, Hangming Bai, Yanyan Su, Yuting Gao, Hui Fang, Donghang Li, Youren Yu, Xing Lu, Dasheng Xia, Daqing Mao, Yi Luo

“…Liver and intestinal parameters were assessed using western blot, RT-qPCR, histopathology, ELISA, and flow cytometry. …”
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Assessing Nutritional Knowledge and Physical Health Among Football Players: A Pilot Study from Three Sports Clubs in Western Romania by Gabriel Roberto Marconi, Brigitte Osser, Gyongyi Osser, Caius Calin Miuța, Csongor Toth, Viorel Petru Ardelean, Anca Dicu, Corina Dalia Toderescu, Laura Ioana Bondar

“…The questionnaire assessed nutritional knowledge, eating habits, substance use, and physical health parameters, including body fat percentage and training frequency. …”
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Fractal Characteristics of Pore Throat and Throat of Tight Sandstone Sweet Spot: A Case Study in the East China Sea Basin by Wenguang Wang, Chengyan Lin, Xianguo Zhang

“…Based on fractal theory, CRMI was used to calculate the fractal dimension of the PTR and throat radius of three types of sweet spots, and the relationship between the fractal dimensions and pore throat structure parameters and mineral composition were investigated. …”
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Sorption Mechanisms and Enhancement of Selected Organochlorine Pollutants in Water on Zeolites by Timothy Manda, Solomon Omwoma, Godfrey Okumu Barasa, Anthony M. Pembere, Douglas Sifuna, Livingstone Ochilo, Silas Lagat, Emily Ngeno, Patrick Ssebugere, Christine Betty Nagawa, Christine Kyarimpa

“…The analysis revealed correlations between the structural parameters of zeolites (mass, density, HVF, APV, VSA, GSA, DPS, and Di) and their adsorption capacities. …”
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Borassus aethiopum-Fortified Bread Reduces Metabolic Risk Factors among Cardiovascular Disease Outpatients at 37 Military Hospital, Accra: A Pilot Study by Charles Apprey, Marian Peprah, Reginald Adjetey Annan, Marina A. Tandoh, Odeafo Asamoah-Boakye

“…From August 2016 to April 2017, a pilot study using a single-blinded randomized placebo-controlled trial was conducted by administering Borassus-fortified bread (150 g) and indistinguishable placebo (150 g white flour bread) daily to 122 CVD outpatients at 37 Military Hospital, Accra, Ghana, for 90 days. Body composition, blood pressure, and biochemical parameters were evaluated before and after the intervention. …”
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A Handheld IoT Vis/NIR Spectroscopic System to Assess the Soluble Solids Content of Wine Grapes by Xu Zhang, Ziquan Qin, Ruijie Zhao, Zhuojun Xie, Xuebing Bai

“…The quality of wine largely depends on the quality of wine grapes, which is determined by their chemical composition. Therefore, measuring parameters related to grape ripeness, such as soluble solids content (SSC), is crucial for harvesting high-quality grapes. …”
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Effect of Seminal Plasma on the Freezability of Boar Sperm by Kuanfeng Zhu, Yukun Song, Zhi He, Peng Wang, Xuguang Wang, Guoshi Liu

“…Sperm motility and movement parameters were analyzed using a CASA system. Reproductive hormones (Testosterone, progesterone, estradiol, prolactin, prostaglandin F2α, luteinoid hormone) in seminal plasma were detected by ELISA. …”
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Synergistic effect of Co3O4/CdAl2O4 nanocomposite for photocatalytic decontamination of organic dyes under visible light irradiation by Zahra araei, Mohsen ghorbani

“…The study examined how operational parameters such as pH, contact time, initial dye concentration, and catalyst dosage affected dye removal efficiency. …”
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SPECIALIZED PRODUCTS OF PROBIOTIC USE: QUALITY AND FUNCTIONALITY by Lobach E.Y., Gur'yanov Y.G., Poznyakovskiy V.M., Kostin A.N.

“…The article reflects the prescription composition, organoleptic indices, and nutritional value of the developed products. …”
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Myostatin/Smad2/Smad3 pathway define a differential clinical phenotype in COPD-associated sarcopenia by Adriana Núñez-Robainas, Maria Guitart, Adrián López-Postigo, Antonio Sancho-Muñoz, Esther Barreiro

“…Remarkable negative correlations were observed between clinical parameters related to body composition and quadriceps muscle strength and levels of the myostatin Smad2/Smad3 pathway, suggesting its implication in the process of muscle atrophy in COPD. …”
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Fecal microbiota transplantation results in bacterial strain displacement in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases by Manli Zou, Zhuye Jie, Bota Cui, Honggang Wang, Qiang Feng, Yuanqiang Zou, Xiuqing Zhang, Huanming Yang, Jian Wang, Faming Zhang, Huijue Jia

“…Finally, most post‐FMT species (> 80%) could be properly predicted (area under the curve > 85%) using a random forest classification model, with the gut microbiota composition and clinical parameters of pre‐FMT recipients acting as factors that contribute to prediction accuracy.…”
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Limited effects of tannin supplementation on the dairy cattle fecal microbiome with modulation of metabolites by Matthew L. Klein, Christian B. Erikson, Conor J. McCabe, Laibin Huang, Jorge L. Mazza Rodrigues, Jorge L. Mazza Rodrigues, Frank M. Mitloehner

“…The tannin-based feed additive influenced fecal microbial community structure and select chemical parameters but did not significantly affect GHG emissions from feces. …”
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LC-MS/MS-based metabolomic study provides insights into altitude-dependent variations in flavonoid profiles of strawberries by Muhammad Junaid Rao, Muhammad Junaid Rao, Huaizheng Wang, Huaming Lei, Hongcha Zhang, Xiande Duan, Liuyuan Bao, Chengcui Yang, Duo Han, Yongzhi Zhang, Shunqiang Yang, Mingzheng Duan

“…Environmental conditions significantly influence the metabolic composition and quality attributes of fruits. This study investigated the impact of altitude-associated environmental variation on flavonoid profiles and fruit quality parameters by comparing the “Red Face” strawberry variety grown in two distinct locations: high-altitude-associated environmental conditions in Zhaotong and low-altitude conditions in Dandong. …”
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Effect of microencapsulated Minthostachys verticillata essential oil as an antibiotic substitute on broiler performance by Franco M. Escobar, Alejandra ؛ز Magnoli, Rocío B. Barrios, Mariana A. Montenegro, Ladislao I. Diaz Vergara, Maria J. Luna, Julian Parada, Lilia R. Cavaglieri

“…These findings suggest that M-Mv-EO as a PFA, at a concentration of 100 mg/kg, could replace antibiotics in broiler chicken diets with comparable growth performance and health parameters.…”
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Rosemary Extract Reduces Odor in Cats Through Nitrogen and Sulfur Metabolism by Gut Microbiota–Host Co-Modulation by Ziming Huang, Miao Li, Zhiqin He, Xiliang Yan, Yinbao Wu, Peiqiang Mu, Jun Jiang, Xu Wang, Yan Wang

“…Measurements included odor emissions, fecal and blood physicochemical parameters, immune parameters, microbiota composition based on 16S rRNA sequencing, and metabolome analysis. …”
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Ultrasound assisted natural deep eutectic solvents based sustainable extraction of Spirulina platensis and orange peel extracts for the development of strawberry-cantaloupe based n... by Kashmala Chaudhary, Samran Khalid, Taghrid S. Alomar, Najla AlMasoud, Sadia Ansar, Ahmed Fathy Ghazal, Abderrahmane Aït-Kaddour, Rana Muhammad Aadil

“…Comprehensive analysis revealed that the T6 formulation, containing 5.0 % S. platensis and 5.0 % orange peel extract, exhibited the most promising results across various parameters, including improved proximate composition, enriched mineral content, elevated bioactive compounds, enhanced antioxidant activity, potent antimicrobial properties, and superior sensory acceptance. …”
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Investigating the potential immunomodulatory effects of commercial oral probiotic supplements on equine gastrointestinal tract barrier function by Agnieszka Żak-Bochenek, Paulina Żebrowska-Różańska, Joanna Bajzert, Łukasz Łaczmański, Bogumiła Szponar, Natalia Siwińska, Klaudia Gładysz, Katarzyna Sikorska, Anna Chełmońska-Soyta

“…There were no significant differences in fecal SIgA secretion.ConclusionThe present study revealed no effect of the use of a commercial probiotic dietary supplement on either mucosal immunity or the composition of the intestinal microbiota.…”
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Effectiveness of Erythritol-Based Air Polishing and Ultrasonic Instrumentation with PEEK Inserts in Peri-Implant Maintenance: A Randomized Clinical Trial Including Different Prosth... by Carolina Maiorani, Andrea Butera, Carlos Pérez-Albacete Martínez, Maurizio Pascadopoli, Silvia Sabatini, Gianna Maria Nardi, Andrea Scribante

“…As treatment outcomes were independent of crown composition, the choice between modalities should be tailored to patient-specific needs and clinical conditions. …”
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