Works Published in 2018
Displaying works 1 - 20 of 64 in total
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2018 journal article
An overview on the progress and development on metals/non-metal catalyzed cyanation reactions
Inorganica Chimica Acta, 469, 408–423.
Contributors: T. Najam *, S. Shah *, K. Mehmood*, A. Din* , S. Rizwan*, M. Ashfaq *, S. Shaheen*, A. Waseem *
Source: ORCID
Added: August 5, 2023
2018 journal article
Impact of potato processing on nutrients, phytochemicals, and human health
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 58(1), 146–168.
author keywords: Potatoes; nutritional quality; processing; phytochemicals
MeSH headings : Biological Availability; Carotenoids / analysis; Dietary Carbohydrates / analysis; Dietary Carbohydrates / metabolism; Dietary Fiber / administration & dosage; Dietary Proteins / analysis; Dietary Proteins / chemistry; Dietary Proteins / metabolism; Digestion; Food Handling / methods; Health Status; Humans; Micronutrients / administration & dosage; Minerals / pharmacokinetics; Nutritive Value; Phenols / analysis; Phytochemicals / analysis; Phytochemicals / pharmacokinetics; Plant Tubers / chemistry; Solanum tuberosum / growth & development; Starch / analysis; Vitamins / pharmacokinetics
TL;DR:
This review summarizes critical information on nutritional profiles of potatoes and their processed products and describes the state of the science relative to the influence of in-home and common commercial processing on nutritional quality and potential impacts on human health.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(OpenAlex)
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Source: Crossref
Added: December 21, 2020
2018 journal article
Measuring consumers' interest in instant fortified pearl millet products: a field experiment in Touba, Senegal
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 98(6), 2320–2331.
author keywords: consumers; millet; instant; Africa
MeSH headings : Adult; Consumer Behavior; Female; Flour / analysis; Food, Fortified / analysis; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Pennisetum / chemistry; Random Allocation; Senegal; Taste; Young Adult
TL;DR:
There is a potential market in low-income African countries for instant and fortified cereal food products, but likely in the higher income and education groups, but the increased cost needs to be compared to the premiums consumers are willing to pay.
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Added: December 21, 2020
2018 journal article
Pro-vitamin A carotenoids stability and bioaccessibility from elite selection of biofortified cassava roots (Manihot esculenta, Crantz) processed to traditional flours and porridges
Food & Function, 9(9), 4822–4835.
MeSH headings : Biofortification; Carotenoids / analysis; Carotenoids / biosynthesis; Carotenoids / metabolism; Child; Child, Preschool; Colombia; Cooking; Crops, Agricultural / chemistry; Crops, Agricultural / growth & development; Crops, Agricultural / metabolism; Crops, Agricultural / microbiology; Crosses, Genetic; Developing Countries; Digestion; Fermented Foods / analysis; Fermented Foods / microbiology; Food Handling; Hot Temperature / adverse effects; Humans; Manihot / chemistry; Manihot / growth & development; Manihot / metabolism; Manihot / microbiology; Nutritive Value; Plant Breeding; Plant Roots / chemistry; Plant Roots / growth & development; Plant Roots / metabolism; Plant Roots / microbiology; Recommended Dietary Allowances; Selection, Genetic; Species Specificity
TL;DR:
The results suggest that genotypic and other factors may impact release and availability of carotenoids and that consideration of both genetics and processing may be warranted in the selection of biofortified cassava cultivars to advance into the application.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(OpenAlex)
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Source: Crossref
Added: December 21, 2020
2018 journal article
Recent advances in banana (musa spp.) biofortification to alleviate vitamin A deficiency
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 59(21), 3498–3510.
author keywords: Banana; biofortification; micronutrient deficiency; provitamin A
MeSH headings : Biofortification; Humans; Musa; Provitamins; Vitamin A; Vitamin A Deficiency / prevention & control
TL;DR:
This review summarizes the progress made in carotenoid research in bananas relative to banana diversity and the use of conventional breeding and transgenic approaches aimed at banana biofortification to address vitamin A deficiency.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Source: Crossref
Added: August 28, 2020
2018 journal article
Effect of pectinolytic and cellulytic enzymes on the physical, chemical, and antioxidant properties of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) juice
LWT, 92, 127–132.
author keywords: Blueberry juice; Enzyme treatment; Total phenolics; Total anthocyanins; Antioxidant activity
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Source: Crossref
Added: August 28, 2020
2018 journal article
Correction: In vitro mineral nutrition of Curcuma longa L. affects production of volatile compounds in rhizomes after transfer to the greenhouse [BMC Plant Biol., 18, (2018) (122)] DOI: 10.1186/s12870-018-1345-y
BMC Plant Biology, 18(1).
Contributors: R. El-Hawaz *, M. Grace n , A. Janbey n, M. Lila n & J. Adelberg*
TL;DR:
Following publication of the original article [1], the author reported a formatting error and an error in the figure caption.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(OpenAlex)
15. Life on Land
(Web of Science)
Source: ORCID
Added: July 9, 2020
2018 journal article
Curcumin and fisetin internalization into Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells via osmoporation: impact of multiple osmotic treatments on the process efficiency
Letters in Applied Microbiology.
author keywords: curcumin; fisetin; microencapsulation; osmoporation; Saccharomyces cerevisiae
MeSH headings : Biological Transport / physiology; Capsules; Cell Survival; Curcumin / metabolism; Flavonoids / metabolism; Flavonols; Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; Osmosis / physiology; Saccharomyces cerevisiae / metabolism
TL;DR:
Experimental data demonstrated that the addition of a second osmoporation stage increases both the EE (% EE) and the amount of encapsulated curcumin and fisetin (IC and IF), and the obtained microcapsules contained a higher amount of the targeted bioactive compounds in its internal structure.
(via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: March 6, 2020
2018 journal article
High-density linkage mapping of vitamin E content in maize grain
Molecular Breeding, 38(3).
author keywords: High-density linkage mapping; Vitamin E; Tocochromanol; Homogentisate phytyltransferase
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(OpenAlex)
Source: Crossref
Added: February 24, 2020
2018 journal article
OXINFLAMMATION IN RETT SYNDROME
Pathophysiology, 25(3), 189.
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 25, 2020
2018 journal article
Modulation of cutaneous scavenger receptor B1 levels by exogenous stressors impairs “in vitro” wound closure
Mechanisms of Ageing and Development, 172, 78–85.
author keywords: Skin; Oxidative stress; Pollution; RHE; Wound healing; Particulate matter; Cigarette smoke; Ozone
MeSH headings : Cell Line, Transformed; Epidermis / metabolism; Epidermis / pathology; Gene Expression Regulation; Humans; Keratinocytes / metabolism; Keratinocytes / pathology; Scavenger Receptors, Class B / biosynthesis; Tobacco Smoke Pollution / adverse effects; Wound Healing
TL;DR:
The data obtained showed that not only cigarette, but also the other environmental stressors reduced SR-B1 expression in epidermal cutaneous tissues and that this effect might be involved in impaired wound healing.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
(Web of Science)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 25, 2020
2018 journal article
Circadian clock as possible protective mechanism to pollution induced keratinocytes damage
Mechanisms of Ageing and Development, 172, 13–20.
author keywords: Ozone (O-3); Oxidative stress; Circadian clock; Antioxidant pathway; Skin homeostasis
MeSH headings : ARNTL Transcription Factors / metabolism; Air Pollutants / toxicity; Cell Line; Circadian Clocks; Gene Expression Regulation / drug effects; Humans; Keratinocytes / metabolism; Keratinocytes / pathology; NF-E2-Related Factor 2 / metabolism; Organ Specificity; Ozone / toxicity; Skin / metabolism; Skin / pathology
TL;DR:
This work investigated a possible protective role of entrained circadian clock to ozone induced damage in keratinocytes, the main cellular component of human epidermis, and showed that clock-synchronized keratinocyte compared to arrhythmic ones exhibited a more efficient antioxidant response.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 25, 2020
2018 journal article
Mediterranean diet and depression among older individuals: The multinational MEDIS study
Experimental Gerontology, 110, 67–72.
author keywords: Mediterranean diet; Tea; Depression; Older adults
MeSH headings : Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cross-Sectional Studies; Depression / epidemiology; Diet, Mediterranean; Female; Geriatric Assessment; Humans; Life Style; Logistic Models; Male; Mediterranean Region / epidemiology; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; Risk Factors; Self Report; Tea
TL;DR:
Greater adherence to the MedDiet and daily tea drinking seem to have a beneficial effect on depressive symptoms in older adults.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 25, 2020
2018 journal article
Lifestyle determinants of healthy ageing in a Mediterranean population: The multinational MEDIS study
Experimental Gerontology, 110, 35–41.
author keywords: Healthy ageing; Longevity; Elderly; Health policy; Mediterranean
MeSH headings : Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cardiovascular Diseases / epidemiology; Diet, Mediterranean; Exercise; Feeding Behavior; Female; Healthy Aging; Humans; Logistic Models; Longevity; Male; Mediterranean Region / epidemiology; Risk Factors; Smoking / epidemiology
TL;DR:
The gaps in the understanding of factors affecting longevity and healthy ageing remain; public health authorities and stakeholders should focus on the lifestyle determinants of healthy ageing, that seems to be an effective mean for improving older peoples' health.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 25, 2020
2018 journal article
Non-conventional rottlerin anticancer properties
Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, 645, 50–53.
MeSH headings : Acetophenones / pharmacology; Acetophenones / therapeutic use; Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology; Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use; Benzopyrans / pharmacology; Benzopyrans / therapeutic use; Breast Neoplasms / drug therapy; Humans; Melanoma / drug therapy
TL;DR:
The major novelties highlighted in this mini review are the ability to bind and inhibit key molecules, such as ERK and mTOR, directly, thus independently of upstream signaling cascades, and to cause a profound dysregulation of cap-dependent protein translation through the mTORC1/4EBP1/eIF4E axis.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 25, 2020
2018 journal article
Low-grade systemic inflammation is associated with functional disability in elderly people affected by dementia
GeroScience, 40(1), 61–69.
author keywords: Inflammation; Dementia; Alzheimer's disease; Mixed dementia; Functional abilities
MeSH headings : Activities of Daily Living; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Aging / physiology; Alzheimer Disease / etiology; Alzheimer Disease / physiopathology; Analysis of Variance; C-Reactive Protein / metabolism; Case-Control Studies; Cognitive Dysfunction / etiology; Cognitive Dysfunction / physiopathology; Dementia / complications; Dementia / diagnosis; Disability Evaluation; Disease Progression; Female; Geriatric Assessment / methods; Homocysteine / metabolism; Humans; Inflammation / complications; Inflammation / diagnosis; Italy; Male; Reference Values; Retrospective Studies
TL;DR:
The data suggest that systemic low-grade inflammation may contribute to functional disability in older patients with dementia.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty
(OpenAlex)
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 25, 2020
2018 journal article
Role of Nrf2 in preventing oxidative stress induced chloride current alteration in human lung cells
Journal of Cellular Physiology, 233(8), 6018–6027.
author keywords: catalase; chloride current; ozone; patch clamp; redox imbalance; respiratory tract
MeSH headings : A549 Cells; Antioxidants / metabolism; Catalase / metabolism; Cell Line, Tumor; Cell Survival / drug effects; Cell Survival / physiology; Chloride Channels / metabolism; Chlorides / metabolism; Epithelial Cells / drug effects; Epithelial Cells / metabolism; Gene Expression Regulation / drug effects; Gene Expression Regulation / physiology; Humans; Hydrogen Peroxide / pharmacology; Lung / drug effects; Lung / metabolism; NF-E2-Related Factor 2 / metabolism; Oxidative Stress / drug effects; Oxidative Stress / physiology; Ozone / pharmacology
TL;DR:
Patch clamp experiments bring new insights into the mechanisms involved in OS‐induced lung tissue damage, pointing out the role of H2O2 in chloride current alteration and the ability of Nfr2 activation in preventing this effect.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
(OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 25, 2020
2018 journal article
Development of Potent Inhibitors of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase Useful for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain
ChemMedChem, 13(19), 2090–2103.
author keywords: covalent inhibitors; endocannabinoid system; fatty acid amide hydrolase; neuropathic pain; serine hydrolase
MeSH headings : Amidohydrolases / antagonists & inhibitors; Animals; Benzodiazepinones / chemical synthesis; Benzodiazepinones / pharmacology; Benzodiazepinones / therapeutic use; Benzodiazepinones / toxicity; Cell Line, Tumor; Enzyme Inhibitors / chemical synthesis; Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology; Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use; Enzyme Inhibitors / toxicity; Humans; Male; Mice; Molecular Docking Simulation; Molecular Structure; NF-kappa B / metabolism; Neuralgia / drug therapy; Oxidative Stress / drug effects; Structure-Activity Relationship
TL;DR:
A series of 12 new compounds characterized by functionalized tricyclic scaffolds developed, showing the ability to decrease oxidative stress by reducing the expression of the redox‐sensitive transcription factor NF‐κB and able to relieve the hypersensitivity induced by oxaliplatin.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 25, 2020
2018 journal article
Effect of adding milk to black tea on vascular function in healthy men and women: a randomised controlled crossover trial
Food & Function, 9(12), 6307–6314.
MeSH headings : Adult; Animals; Blood Pressure; Brachial Artery / physiology; Camellia sinensis / chemistry; Camellia sinensis / metabolism; Cross-Over Studies; Female; Heart Rate; Humans; Male; Milk / metabolism; Tea / metabolism; Vasodilation; Young Adult
TL;DR:
The addition of milk to black tea alters the acute/short-term impact of regular tea consumption on vascular function and blood pressure in young healthy men and women.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 8, 2019
2018 journal article
The Bioavailability, Transport, and Bioactivity of Dietary Flavonoids: A Review from a Historical Perspective
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 17(5), 1054–1112.
author keywords: bioactivity; bioavailability; dietary flavonoids; metabolism; transport
TL;DR:
This review traces the development of the field over the past 8 decades, and indicates the current state of the art, and how it was reached.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 5, 2019
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