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Domestic tractor sales hit historic high in festive October, H2 outlook remains robust

Total tractor sales in the domestic market grew by 23%per cent to 144,675 units in October 2024




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Ramco Cements raises ₹376 cr via sale of non-core assets, repays ₹326 cr debt in October

Q2 net profit declines 74 per cent % year-on-year due to drop in prices




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Exide Industries realigning B2B and B2C to strengthen go to market strategy

The leadership hiring move is a part of the company’s growth agenda to strengthen its business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B)




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Hindalco Q2 net up 78% on lower cost, better realisation

The revenue of Hindalco increased seven per cent to Rs ₹58,203 crore (Rs ₹54,169 crore)




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L&T Technology Services to acquire Silicon Valley-based Intelliswift

LTTS claims the acquisition will deepen its offerings across software product development, platform engineering, digital integration, data, and AI




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Where the grass is always green

Always wanted a lawn, but didn’t know where to start? Navneeth Raghavan offers a few tips




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Natural nutrition for plants

How about getting plants to produce some of the nutrition they need?




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The natural detergent

Soap nut berries and powder can be used for the washing machine and cut down on pollution. A look by S. Vishwanath




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Flora Tech IPM 2014 comes to Bangalore

Expo will focus on various aspects of horticulture including water management and greenscaping




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Ornamental and yummy too

Since yam and colocasia grow in the shade, they are great options for an apartment garden




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Pave it aesthetically

Concrete, stone, burnt brick, clay… you have multiple options when designing pathways in a garden.




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Structure it geometrically

Design patterns and angles should flow naturally, and create smooth symmetrical finishes, says Nandhini Sundar




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Pest free, the natural way

Here are three gardening essentials and Hema Vijay tells you how to use them




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Time to lift restrictions on planting sandalwood?

Hema Vijay writes on the benefits of growing this fragrant tree at home




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The balcony scene

Chitra Krishnaswamy shares some ridiculously easy-to-follow tips that will inspire even the most inexperienced gardeners to grow vegetables in a small space




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Spectacular trees for small spaces

They are easy to care for, thrive in ordinary garden soil, and need minimal watering once established, says Vrinda Kumble




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Microencapsulation of broccoli sulforaphane using whey and pea protein: in vitro dynamic gastrointestinal digestion and intestinal absorption by Caco-2-HT29-MTX-E12 cells

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03446E, Paper
Open Access
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Ali Ali Redha, Luciana Torquati, John R. Bows, Michael J. Gidley, Daniel Cozzolino
Sulforaphane-rich extract was prepared from broccoli. The extract was encapsulated with whey and pea protein isolates by freeze-drying. The products were characterised and assessed for in vitro bioaccessibility and bioavailability.
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Along the gut-bone marrow signaling pathway: use of longan polysaccharides to regenerate blood cells after chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03758H, Paper
Shiai Zeng, Lan Gao, Kai Wang, Xuwei Liu, Zhuoyan Hu, Lei Zhao
TLPL promoted the production of Lactobacillus in myelosuppressed mice, and promoted the haematopoiesis of bone marrow cells via the gut-bone marrow axis.
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Pentadecanoic acid (C15:0, PA) induces mild maternal glucose intolerance and promotes the growth of the offspring partly through up-regulating liver PPARα and MAPK signaling pathways

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03970J, Paper
Jun Wang, Shiqi Zheng, Ziying Li, Yimei Tang, Yanhua Huang, Junwen Wang, Rui Li, Jie Peng
1% PA can induce a mild decrease in the maternal glucose tolerance and lipolysis mainly by activated MAPK and PPARα signaling.
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Immunomodulatory effects of supercritical CO2 extracted oils from Portulaca oleracea and Perilla frutescens (PPCE) in healthy individuals: a randomized double-blind clinical trial

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03361B, Paper
Su-Jin Jung, Hyang-Im Baek, Eun-Ock Park, Ki-Chan Ha, Deuk-Seon Park, Soo-Wan Chae, Seung-Ok Lee
This study evaluated the immune-boosting effects of Portulaca oleracea L. and Perilla frutescens var. japonica Hara extract oils (PPCE) in healthy individuals. PPCE improved NK cell activity and cytokine levels (IL-12, IFN-γ) without adverse effects, supporting immune enhancement.
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Abnormal enterohepatic circulation of bile acids caused by fructooligosaccharide supplementation along with a high-fat diet

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03353A, Paper
Fang Zeng, Shi He, Ying Sun, Xue Li, Kaiyang Chen, Hongbin Wang, Shuli Man, Fuping Lu
Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) is a widely used prebiotic and health food ingredient, but few reports have focused on its risk to specific populations.
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Shatianyu (Citrus grandis L. Osbeck) whole fruit alleviated loperamide-induced constipation via enhancing gut microbiota-mediated intestinal serotonin secretion and mucosal barrier homeostasis

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10614-10627
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02765E, Paper
Mei Deng, Jiamin Ye, Ruifen Zhang, Shuai Zhang, Lihong Dong, Dongxiao Su, Mingwei Zhang, Fei Huang
The effects of Citrus grandis Shatianyu whole fruit powder enriched in flavonoids and dietary fiber on loperamide-induced constipation after a 4-week administration in the diet, together with possible microbiota-mediated mechanisms were explored.
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Multi-omics analysis reveals that agaro-oligosaccharides with different degrees of polymerization alleviate colitis in mice by regulating intestinal flora and arginine synthesis

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10628-10643
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03650F, Paper
Long Yuan, Chunhui Liu, Bolun Li, Sai Wang, Jianan Sun, Xiangzhao Mao
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a common chronic disease with a complex etiology, characterized by body weight loss, intestinal barrier damage, and an imbalance of intestinal flora, posing a significant threat to people's health.
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The influence of magnesium and manganese cations on the chemical and bioactive properties of purple and green basil

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10644-10662
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02820A, Paper
Izamara de Oliveira, Antonios Chrysargyris, Tiane C. Finimundy, Márcio Carocho, Celestino Santos-Buelga, Ricardo C. Calhelha, Nikolaos Tzortzakis, Lillian Barros, Sandrina A. Heleno
Effects of hydroponic cultivation with enriched concentrations of magnesium (+Mg), manganese (+Mn), combinations of +Mg and +Mn, or decreased concentrations of these minerals (control) on the chemical/bioactive attributes of basil, were investigated.
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Enhancement of the flavor and functional characteristics of cod protein isolate using an enzyme–microbe system

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10717-10731
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02272F, Paper
Zheng-Fei Yan, Jia-Yu Chen, Jing Yang, Shuai Yuan, Xue-Yi Qiao, Bo Xu, Ling-Qia Su
Cod protein isolate was first debittered using Streptomyces canus aminopeptidase (ScAPase) and then deodorized through probiotic fermentation, showing the most substantial. These products showed the most substantial proliferation effect on probiotics.
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Biological effects and mechanisms of dietary chalcones: latest research progress, future research strategies, and challenges

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10582-10599
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03618B, Review Article
Yun Liang Zhang, Shuang Jiao Sun, Li Zeng
Chalcones are widely distributed in food and have multiple biological activities; there are limitations and drawbacks in the application of dietary chalcones in food; future research strategies and key issues for dietary chalcones.
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Specific vegetable types are associated with lower long-term risk for late-life dementia: the Perth Longitudinal Study of Aging Women

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10885-10895
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03239J, Paper
Negar Ghasemifard, Simone Radavelli-Bagatini, Simon M. Laws, Helen Macpherson, Emma Stevenson, Jonathan M. Hodgson, Richard L. Prince, Joshua R. Lewis, Marc Sim
This study found an association between total vegetable intake as well as specific types of vegetables including yellow/orange/red, green leafy, and allium vegetables with lower long-term risk for late-life dementia in older women.
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Beyond flavor: the versatile roles of eugenol in health and disease

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10567-10581
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02428A, Review Article
Yujie Lao, Jingya Guo, Jingjing Fang, Ruixuan Geng, Mengjie Li, Yige Qin, Jiayi Wu, Seong-Gook Kang, Kunlun Huang, Tao Tong
Emerging evidence highlights that eugenol exhibits significant biological activities across various conditions, suggesting it is a promising nutritional supplement with both flavoring properties and therapeutic potential.
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Effects of Clostridium butyricum and inulin supplementation on intestinal microbial composition in high-fat diet fed mice

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10870-10884
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02963A, Paper
Jing Liu, Suhua Zhang, Huachun Weng
Clostridium butyricum and inulin could improve dislipidemia, abnormal glucose tolerance and change intestinal microbial composition in high-fat diet (HFD) mice, increasing Parabacteroides, Bacteroides and Ruminococcaceae and regulating FGF21.
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Acute supplementation with a curcuminoid-based formulation fails to enhance resting or exercise-induced NRF2 activity in males and females

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10782-10794
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02681K, Paper
Open Access
Josh Thorley, Abrar Alhebshi, Ana Rodriguez-Mateos, Zicheng Zhang, Stephen J. Bailey, Neil R. W. Martin, Nicolette C. Bishop, Tom Clifford
Supplementation with a curcuminoid-based formulation for four days did not augment nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) activity in peripheral blood mononuclear cells at rest and after strenuous plyometric exercise.
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Oral delivery of electrohydrodynamically encapsulated Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CRD7 modulates gut health, antioxidant activity, and cytokines-related inflammation and immunity in mice

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10761-10781
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02732A, Paper
Vinay Venkatesh Varada, Sachin Kumar, Sravani Balaga, Antony Johnson Thanippilly, Heartwin A. Pushpadass, Rashmi H. M., Babu Lal Jangir, Nitin Tyagi, Ashish Kumar Samanta
The current study aimed to evaluate the effects of L. plantarum CRD7 on performance and gut health biomarkers in a Swiss albino mouse model.
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Novel selenium-enriched Pichia kudriavzevii as a dietary supplement to alleviate dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in mice by modulating the gut microbiota and host metabolism

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10698-10716
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02598A, Paper
Huijuan Wang, Yue Chen, Zhouli Wang, Yahong Yuan, Tianli Yue
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) poses persistent challenges due to its chronic and recurrent nature, exacerbated by the unsatisfactory outcomes of the traditional treatment approaches.
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Human breast milk-derived phospholipid DOPE ameliorates intestinal injury associated with NEC by inhibiting ferroptosis

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10811-10822
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03904A, Paper
Yanjie Chen, Wenjuan Chen, Yu Dai, Xiangyun Yan, Chengyao Jiang, Fan Zhang, Min Zhang, Xiaoshan Hu, Juyi Zhao, Tingyue Wu, Shushu Li, Shuping Han, Xiaohui Chen
Human breast milk-derived dioleoyl phosphatidylethanolamine (DOPE) mitigates intestinal dysfunction in Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) through the suppression of ferroptosis.
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Lacticaseibacillus paracasei 207-27 alters the microbiota–gut–brain axis to improve wearable device-measured sleep duration in healthy adults: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10732-10745
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO01684J, Paper
Open Access
Jinxing Li, Jincheng Zhao, Xiaolei Ze, Liang Li, Yapeng Li, Zhimo Zhou, Simou Wu, Wen Jia, Meixun Liu, Yun Li, Xi Shen, Fang He, Ruyue Cheng
Probiotics have been reported to exert beneficial effects on sleep through the gut–brain axis.
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Unravelling the potential of yolkin for nutraceutical use: the origin, structure, and functional insights of a hen egg yolk polypeptide complex

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10746-10760
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03023K, Paper
Open Access
Aleksandra Zambrowicz, Katarzyna Kapczyńska, Paweł Kania, Jakub Stanisław Nowak, Marta Kaszowska, Katarzyna Szymczak-Kulus, Wioletta Kazana-Płuszka, Marta Piksa, Sabina Górska, Dominika Jakubczyk, Józefa Macała, Agnieszka Zabłocka
The nutraceutical potential of yolkin health benefits from hen egg yolk.
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Antigenotoxic and cosmetic potential of elderberry (Sambucus nigra) extract: protection against oxidative DNA damage

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10795-10810
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03217A, Paper
Sara Gonçalves, Francisco Peixoto, Tayse F. F. da Silveria, Lillian Barros, Isabel Gaivão
The integrity of the genome is under constant threat from both endogenous and exogenous factors that induce oxidative stress and accelerate ageing.
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Relationships of dietary habits with prostate cancer risk: results from Mendelian randomization analyses and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10823-10837
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03859B, Paper
Zhen Zhou, Jin Xu, Yang Zhao, Yuanjie Niu
Prior investigations identified correlations between dietary habits and the risk of prostate cancer (PCa); however, the causative dynamics are unclear.
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High-fat diet promotes type 2 diabetes mellitus by disrupting gut microbial rhythms and short-chain fatty acid synthesis

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10838-10852
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02957G, Paper
Yangrui Wang, Fenfen Yan, Qingxue Chen, Fei Liu, Baofeng Xu, Yuanyuan Liu, Guicheng Huo, Jinsheng Xu, Bailiang Li, Song Wang
A schematic diagram of a high-fat diet promotes type 2 diabetes mellitus by disrupting gut microbial rhythms and short-chain fatty acid synthesis.
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Integrated transcriptomics and untargeted metabolomics reveal bone development and metabolism of newly weaned mice in response to dietary calcium and boron levels

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10853-10869
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03657C, Paper
Shuo Li, Xuehai Cao, Tiande Zou, Zirui Wang, Xingping Chen, Jun Chen, Jinming You
Boron supplementation in diets with varying calcium levels modulates bone development and bone parameters in mice by regulating calcium signaling, lipid metabolism, and neural signaling and inflammatory signaling.
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Exploring the potential of sorghum with reference to its bioactivite, physicochemical properties and potential health benefits

Food Funct., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04128C, Review Article
Sakshi Singh, Mehvish Habib, David J McClements, Khalid Bashir, Shumaila Jan, Kulsum Jan
Sorghum is a resilient and adaptable cereal grain recognized for its rich nutritional profile. It is a valuable source of dietary fiber (around 6%), protein (9-13%), and essential minerals such...
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Dietary Lactobacillus johnsonii-derived extracellular vesicles ameliorate acute colitis by regulating gut microbiota and maintaining intestinal barrier homeostasis

Food Funct., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04194A, Paper
Zhiguo Li, Mengyu Li, Xuexun Fang, Dahai Yu, Xin Hu
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic gastrointestinal disease with intricate pathogenesis, and clinical treatment is still not ideal. The imbalance of gut microbiota is associated with IBD progression. Various...
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Inhibitory effect of tea flower polysaccharides on oxidative stress and microglial oxidative damage in aging mice by regulating gut microbiota

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03484H, Paper
Yidan Cai, Siyu Liu, Xing Ge, Lu Cheng, Xin Zhang
Tea flower polysaccharides (TFPS) can improve the disorder of gut microbiota, alleviate oxidative damage to glial cells, alleviate neuroinflammation, and play a role in delaying aging.
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Anti-obesity and other health benefits of bioprocessed black rice bran in combination with green tea extract in 3T3-L1 preadipocyte cells and in mice on a high-fat diet

Food Funct., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03210A, Paper
Ki Sun Kwon, Eun Seok Lee, Kyung Hee Lee, Woon Sang Hwang, Wha Young Lee, Jae Jung Kim, Jeanman Kim, Sang-Jong Lee, Sung Phil Kim, Mendel Friedman
Black rice bran, a waste product from the commercial milling of black rice that removes the bran and germ and leaves the starchy endosperm, contains bioactive anthocyanin, phenolic, and phytosteroid...
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Interaction of oat bran and exercise training improved exercise adaptability via alleviating oxidative stress and promoting energy homeostasis

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03374D, Paper
Rui Dong, Hamad Rafique, Qianwen Niu, Xin Zeng, Maria Cristina Messia, Li Yuan, Lin Shi, Liang Zou, Lu Li, Xinzhong Hu
Interaction of oat bran (OB) diet and moderate intensity exercise training (MlET) reinforced the positive effect on skeletal muscle function.
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Review on mechanisms of hypoglycemic effects of compounds from highland barley and potential applications

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO00940A, Review Article
Yanan Liu, Yuanqiang Jia, Yingying Wu, Huijuan Zhang, Feiyue Ren, Sumei Zhou
The value and mechanism of highland barley in the prevention of diabetes and its application in food products.
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Enzymatic treatment to decrease the allergenicity of Pru p 3 from peach

Food Funct., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03052D, Paper
Open Access
Ana Pilar Tobajas, Ana Agulló-García, Jose Luis Cubero, Carlos Colás Sanz, Alba Civera, Clara Esteban, L. Sanchez, M. D. Perez
Pru p 3, a member of the Lipid Transfer Protein family, is considered a major allergen from peach and it often induces serious allergic reactions in peach allergic individuals. The...
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Investigating serum concentration profiles of orally ingested short-chain fatty acid supplements

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04028G, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Christopher G. Green, Marilyn L. Y. Ong, Samantha N. Rowland, Tindaro Bongiovanni, Lewis J. James, Tom Clifford, Stephen J. Bailey, Liam M. Heaney
HPMC capsules containing acetate, propionate, and butyrate salts exhibit peak serum concentrations of each short-chain fatty acid within 60 min and a return to baseline within 120 min. Seven days of repeated intake does not alter basal serum levels.
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Brassica rapa L. crude polysaccharide meditated synbiotic fermented whey beverage ameliorates hypobaric and hypoxia induced intestinal damage

Food Funct., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04667F, Paper
Yuanlin Niu, Tingting Zhao, Zhenjiang Liu, Diantong Li, Dongxu Wen, Bin Li, Xiaodan Huang
Hypobaric hypoxia causes oxidative stress and inflammatory responses and disrupts the gut microbiome and metabolome. In this study, we developed a synbiotic fermented whey beverage, combining kefir and Brassica rapa...
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A probiotic multi-strain mixture combined with hydroxyectoine improves intestinal barrier function by alleviating inflammation in lipopolysaccharide stimulated differentiated Caco-2 cells

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03130J, Paper
Azza Dabous, Antonietta Stellavato, Donatella Cimini, Valentina Vassallo, Maria D'Agostino, Chiara Schiraldi
Freeze-dried formula containing three probiotic strains and hydroxyectoine reduces LPS-induced inflammation in Caco-2 cells, assessed via RT-PCR, western blot, ELISA, and immunofluorescence for tight junction integrity.
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Goat milk derived small extracellular vesicles ameliorate LPS-induced intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction, oxidative stress, and apoptosis by inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathway

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04067H, Paper
Feng Gao, Xin Zhang, Zhiming Xu, Kang Zhang, Fusheng Quan
Intestinal injury is often accompanied by epithelial barrier dysfunction, oxidative stress, and apoptosis.
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