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Untargeted metabolomics revealed therapeutic mechanisms of icariin on low bone mineral density in older caged laying hens

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3201-3212
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02882J, Paper
Jie Huang, Yanping Hu, Xiaofeng Tong, Lei Zhang, Zhengwang Yu, Zhongxin Zhou
Untargeted metabolomics revealed the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of icariin on low bone mineral density in older caged laying hens.
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Low-dose ethanol intake prevents high-fat diet-induced adverse cardiovascular events in mice

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3549-3562
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02645B, Paper
Junhui Nie, Linel Darrel Ngokana, Jiayuan Kou, Yuchen Zhao, Jiajie Tu, Heng Ji, Peizhu Tan, Tingting Zhao, Yuwei Cao, Zhaojing Wu, Qi Wang, Shuangfeng Ren, Xiuchen Xuan, Hui Huang, Yanze Li, Huan Liang, Xu Gao, Lingyun Zhou
This study aimed to clarify whether low-dose ethanol intake could prevent high-fat diet-induced adverse effects on cardiomyocytes in mice.
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Chronic flavanol-rich cocoa powder supplementation reduces body fat mass in endurance athletes by modifying the follistatin/myostatin ratio and leptin levels

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3441-3450
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00246A, Paper
Jose Ángel García-Merino, Diego Moreno-Pérez, Beatriz de Lucas, Maria Gregoria Montalvo-Lominchar, Elsa Muñoz, Lara Sánchez, Fernando Naclerio, Karen Marlene Herrera-Rocha, Martha Rocío Moreno-Jiménez, Nuria Elisabeth Rocha-Guzmán, Mar Larrosa
Flavanols-rich cocoa reduced body fat composition in athletes through modulation of follistatin and leptin levels.
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Black mulberry ethanol extract attenuates atherosclerosis-related inflammatory factors and downregulates PPARγ and CD36 genes in experimental atherosclerotic rats

Food Funct., 2020, 11,2997-3005
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02736J, Paper
Yun-Guo Liu, Jia-Li Yan, Yan-Qing Ji, Wen-Jing Nie, Yan Jiang
Atherosclerosis (AS) is the pathological basis of various vascular diseases and currently is seriously affecting human health.
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Ergosterol peroxide from Pleurotus ferulae inhibits gastrointestinal tumor cell growth through induction of apoptosis via reactive oxygen species and endoplasmic reticulum stress

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02454A, Paper
Yi Yang, Xiaoyu Luo, Mayila Yasheng, Jun Zhao, Jinyu Li, Jinyao Li
Ergosterol peroxide was purified from Pleurotus ferulae by silica gel chromatography, Sephadex LH-20 chromatography and recrystallization and named as PFEP, which was identified by ESI-MS and NMR.
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Enzymatic hydrolysis of insect Alphitobius diaperinus towards the development of bioactive peptide hydrolysates

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3539-3548
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00188K, Paper
Pedro Sousa, Sandra Borges, Manuela Pintado
Edible insects are a promising protein source for the future generation, due to their nutritional composition, sustainability and low environmental impact.
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Enzyme reaction-guided identification of active components from the flowers of Sophora japonica var. violacea

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00625D, Paper
Yunci Zhang, Dongyu Gu, Shuai He, Jing Meng, Jifeng Wang, Yunxiao Wang, Yi Wang, Jing Tian, Yi Yang
The flower of S. japonica is a favorite food and used as traditional medicine.
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Dietary supplementation of L-arginine and N-carbamylglutamate enhances duodenal barrier and mitochondrial functions and suppresses duodenal inflammation and mitophagy in suckling lambs suffering from intrauterine-growth-restriction

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00019A, Paper
Hao Zhang, Yi Ma, Mengzhi Wang, Mabrouk Elsabagh, Juan J. Loor, Hongrong Wang
The work aimed at investigating the effects of N-carbamylglutamate (NCG) or L-arginine (Arg) supplementation on the duodenal mitophagy, inflammation, and barrier function in suckling lambs suffering from intrauterine-growth-retardation (IUGR).
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The role of extensional rheology in the oral phase of swallowing: an in vitro study

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02327E, Paper
Marco Marconati, Marco Ramaioli
In vitro swallowing experiments suggest that thin, viscoelastic liquids with strong apparent extensional viscosity lead to fast transit, lower oral residues and a compact bolus leaving the oral cavity.
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Supplementation of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens AS385 culture broth powder containing 1-deoxynojirimycin in a high-fat diet altered the gene expressions related to lipid metabolism and insulin signaling in mice epididymal white adipose tissue

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00271B, Paper
Isabella Supardi Parida, Soo Takasu, Junya Ito, Ryoichi Ikeda, Kenji Yamagishi, Toshiyuki Kimura, Takahiro Eitsuka, Kiyotaka Nakagawa
Supplementation of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens AS385 culture broth powder in high-fat diet restored adiposity, glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity in mice.
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Covid-19: Quality PMS portfolios will help weather this downturn better

Investors who are over-allocated to the mid- and small-cap category need to switch to large- and multi-cap-oriented schemes




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Health insurance premiums set to rise as firms to follow Irdai mandates

The rise in premiums could be in the range of 5-25 per cent, depending on the features that each insurance company adds on its products




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How to deduct TDS against salary under new rules from April? CBDT clarifies

The circular also addresses the confusion that there cannot be a change in option by the employee during the year, coming as a relief for employers




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Lockdown 2.0: Govt extends renewal of health, motor policies till May 15

If the renewal of motor third party and health policy falls due between March 25 and May 3, the lockdown period, then policyholders can make the renewal payment on or before May 15




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Using telemedicine to get critical medical advice in times of the lockdown

All you need is a smart phone to start consulting health specialists over video call, phone call, whatsapp, and other applications. And it does not burn a hole in your pocket




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Dealing with Covid-19: Keep your vehicle in good shape during lockdown

Fill fresh engine oil and coolant before you store it away




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You can claim 100% tax deduction on donation towards PM CARES Fund

The government has provided tax relief and extensions in deadlines for statutory compliances




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OS X El Capitan Available as Free Update Tomorrow

OS X El Capitan, the latest major release of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system, will be available Wednesday, September 30, as a free update for Mac users. El Capitan builds on the groundbreaking features and beautiful design of OS X Yosemite. “People love using their Macs, and one of the biggest reasons is the power and ease of use of OS X,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. “El Capitan refines the Mac experience and improves performance in a lot of little ways that make a very big difference. Feedback from our OS X beta program has been incredibly positive and we think customers are going to love their Macs even more with El Capitan.”




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Apple Introduces iPhone SE — the Most Powerful Phone with a 4-inch Display

Apple today introduced iPhone SE, the most powerful phone with a 4-inch display, in a compact aluminum design that has been updated with matte-chamfered edges, a color-matched stainless steel Apple logo, and four metallic finishes. iPhone SE offers the same 64-bit A9 chip offered in iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s. “iPhone SE is packed with a stunning 4-inch Retina display, advanced 64-bit A9 chip with M9 motion co-processor, longer battery life, 12-megapixel iSight camera with True Tone flash, Live Photos, 4K video, faster LTE and Wi-Fi, and Touch ID with Apple Pay. Everyone who wants a smaller phone is going to love iPhone SE,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.






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#ReadersSpeak: How to pout like KJo!

We asked you, dear readers, if you could do the KJo, and Preeti Sharma has proved that she certainly can!






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Towards a humane approach to surrogacy

The proposed ban on commercial surrogacy may lead to a black market. If the state laid down guidelines governing fair fees for surrogates instead, it would ensure better protection for them




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Covid-19 lockdown: Delayed academic plans and uncertainty - anxiety grips CBSE class 12 students

Covid-19 lockdown: Delayed academic plans and uncertainty - anxiety grips CBSE class 12 students




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The US car industry is restarting after Covid. Now what?

The US car industry is restarting after Covid. Now what?




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Italy claims to have developed the first COVID-19 vaccine: Here is what we know about all the potential coronavirus vaccines

Italy claims to have developed the first COVID-19 vaccine: Here is what we know about all the potential coronavirus vaccines




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Mother's Day special: How about buying your mother some jewellery in lockdown?

Mother's Day special: How about buying your mother some jewellery in lockdown?




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Kitchen hacks to keep your plants pest-free during the lockdown

Kitchen hacks to keep your plants pest-free during the lockdown




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Easy DIY projects to take up at home during the coronavirus lockdown

Easy DIY projects to take up at home during the coronavirus lockdown




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Interior experts explain how colour psychology affects your moods and productivity

Interior experts explain how colour psychology affects your moods and productivity




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#QuarantineHaircuts: Turn stylist for bae, beat lockdown blues

#QuarantineHaircuts: Turn stylist for bae, beat lockdown blues




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This is how long the hand sanitizer lasts on your hand

This is how long the hand sanitizer lasts on your hand




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Rahul Raj: I am using this lockdown time to better know and develop myself

Rahul Raj: I am using this lockdown time to better know and develop myself




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Here's how Payal Rajput feels about Kartikeya being cast for RX 100 instead of Vijay Deverakonda

Here's how Payal Rajput feels about Kartikeya being cast for RX 100 instead of Vijay Deverakonda




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Renu Desai shuts down rumours of Akira's acting debut

Renu Desai shuts down rumours of Akira's acting debut




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Athulya takes to yoga during lockdown

Athulya takes to yoga during lockdown




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Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez share the inspiration behind their upcoming track 'Tere Bina' in the second lockdown interview

Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez share the inspiration behind their upcoming track 'Tere Bina' in the second lockdown interview




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Lockdown effect: Junior badminton coach says feel like a counsellor dealing with frustrated players

Lockdown effect: Junior badminton coach says feel like a counsellor dealing with frustrated players




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Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady showdown set for May 24

Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady showdown set for May 24




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Narinder Batra gets extension as FIH president following postponement of body's annual Congress

Narinder Batra gets extension as FIH president following postponement of body's annual Congress




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Senior hockey players to undergo coaching course online amid lockdown

Senior hockey players to undergo coaching course online amid lockdown




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Chennai connection: Chennaiyin FC player Anirudh Thapa loves MS Dhoni's 'down to earth' attitude

Chennai connection: Chennaiyin FC player Anirudh Thapa loves MS Dhoni's 'down to earth' attitude




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Coronavirus forces Russia to hold slimmed down Victory Day in blow to Putin - Times of India

Coronavirus forces Russia to hold slimmed down Victory Day in blow to Putin - Times of India




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Egypt's president expands powers, citing virus outbreak

Egypt's president expands powers, citing virus outbreak




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Egypt's president expands powers, citing virus outbreak - Times of India

Egypt's president expands powers, citing virus outbreak - Times of India




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Covid-19: China's socialist political system has shown it can overcome any challenge, says President Xi

Covid-19: China's socialist political system has shown it can overcome any challenge, says President Xi




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Pakistan eases nationwide lockdown even as coronavirus cases rise

Pakistan eases nationwide lockdown even as coronavirus cases rise




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Facebook to allow employees to work remotely until year end

Facebook to allow employees to work remotely until year end