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Impact of functional foods and nutraceuticals on high blood pressure with a special focus on meta-analysis: review from a public health perspective

Food Funct., 2020, 11,2792-2804
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00357C, Review Article
Kamesh Venkatakrishnan, Hui-Fang Chiu, Chin-Kun Wang
In recent times many researchers are expressing immense interest in nutraceuticals and functional foods for combating various diseases or abnormal conditions, especially against hypertension (HT).
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The impact of oligosaccharide content, glycosidic linkages and lactose content of galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) on the expression of mucus-related genes in goblet cells

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3506-3515
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00064G, Paper
Susana Figueroa-Lozano, Chengcheng Ren, Huifang Yin, Hien Pham, Sander van Leeuwen, Lubbert Dijkhuizen, Paul de Vos
Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) are molecules known to impact goblet cell function and mucus composition. Our results show that their molecular structure have a direct effect on goblet cells and impact mucus synthesis-related genes.
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Molecular mechanisms of selenium-biofortified soybean protein and polyphenol conjugates in protecting mouse skin damaged by UV-B

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3563-3573
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02560J, Paper
Xing Zhang, Hui He, Tao Hou
A new selenium-biofortified protein and polyphenol conjugate with high antioxidant activity and stability for the treatment of photooxidation-related diseases.
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Cherry stem infusions: antioxidant potential and phenolic profile by UHPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3471-3482
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02693B, Paper
Juliana Peixoto, Gerardo Álvarez-Rivera, Rita C. Alves, Anabela S. G. Costa, Nelson Andrade, Andreia Moreira, Alejandro Cifuentes, Fátima Martel, M. Beatriz P. P. Oliveira, Elena Ibáñez
This study highlights not only the antioxidant potential of cherry stem infusion but also the need to globally harmonize the control and regulation of herbal products.
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Gut microbiota mediate the protective effects on endometritis induced by Staphylococcus aureus in mice

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3695-3705
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02963J, Paper
Xiaoyu Hu, Ruiying Mu, Mingyue Xu, Xin Yuan, Peng Jiang, Jian Guo, Yongguo Cao, Naisheng Zhang, Yunhe Fu
Endometritis, the inflammation of the endometrial lining caused by bacterial pathogens, is associated with reproductive failure.
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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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Antihypertensive effects of Trichiurus lepturus myosin hydrolysate in spontaneously hypertensive rats

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3645-3656
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02687H, Paper
Weiqing Fu, Peixin Wang, Hongqiang Wu, Zhigang Zhang, Hongliang Zeng, Yi Zhang, Baodong Zheng, Jiamiao Hu
In this study, the blood pressure-lowering effects of Trichiurus lepturus myosin hydrolysate (TMH) and its possible mechanism were investigated in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs).
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A lupine (Lupinus angustifolious L.) peptide prevents non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in high-fat-diet-induced obese mice

Food Funct., 2020, 11,2943-2952
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00206B, Paper
Open Access
Ana Lemus-Conejo, Elena Grao-Cruces, Rocio Toscano, Lourdes M. Varela, Carmen Claro, Justo Pedroche, Francisco Millan, Maria C. Millan-Linares, Sergio Montserrat-de la Paz
A lupine (Lupinus angustifolious L.) peptide prevents non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in high-fat-diet-induced obese mice.
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Correction: Efficacy of proprietary Lactobacillus casei for anti-tuberculosis associated gastrointestinal adverse reactions in adult patients: a randomized, open-label, dose–response trial

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3751-3751
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO90017F, Correction
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Song Lin, Shanliang Zhao, Jiahong Liu, Jianwen Zhang, Chao Zhang, Haibo Hao, Yuxia Sun, Jing Cai, Yang Yang, Yan Ma, Yuanyuan Li, Jinyu Wang, Aiguo Ma
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The purification, structural characterization and antidiabetic activity of a polysaccharide from Anoectochilus roxburghii

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3730-3740
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO00860H, Paper
Yuntao Liu, Tingting Tang, Songqi Duan, Cheng Li, Qinlu Lin, Hejun Wu, Aiping Liu, Bin Hu, Dingtao Wu, Suqing Li, Li Shen, Wenjuan Wu
Anoectochilus roxburghii, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, has been widely used for treating numerous chronic diseases.
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Usage of supercritical fluid techniques to obtain bioactive alkaloid-rich extracts from cherimoya peel and leaves: extract profiles and their correlation with antioxidant properties and acetylcholinesterase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00342E, Paper
Oscar Galarce-Bustos, Mª Teresa Fernández-Ponce, Antonio Montes, Clara Pereyra, Lourdes Casas, Casimiro Mantell, Mario Aranda
The wastes generated by cherimoya cultivation and processing industries should be contemplated as a valuable source of bioactive alkaloids, with potential in pharmaceutical applications for the treatment or prevention of chronic diseases.
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Bergaptol from blossoms of Citrus aurantium L. var. amara Engl inhibits LPS-induced inflammatory responses and ox-LDL-induced lipid deposition

Food Funct., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO00255C, Paper
Chun-Yan Shen, Tian-Xing Wang, Jian-Guo Jiang, Chun-Ling Huang, Wei Zhu
Aberrant activation of inflammation and excess accumulation of lipids play pivotal roles in atherosclerosis (AS) progression. Constituents from Citrus aurantium Linn variant amara Engl (CAVA) were effectively investigated for their...
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Targets and Underlying Mechanisms for Sedative and Hypnotic Activities of Saponins from Semen Ziziphus jujube

Food Funct., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00098A, Paper
Chun-Yan Shen, Lin Wan, Jing-Jing Zhu, Jian-Guo Jiang
Semen Ziziphus jujube (SZJ) has been widely consumed as edible resources in China to treat insomnia disorders. However, the underlying mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets remained obscure. SZJ-I and SZJ-II...
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Production of GABA-enriched idli with ACE inhibitory and antioxidant properties using Aspergillus oryzae: the antihypertensive effects in spontaneously hypertensive rats

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02854D, Paper
Mohsen Zareian, Ehsan Oskoueian, Marjan Majdinasab, Bita Forghani
The present study aimed to develop a fermented food (idli) with enhanced γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory properties using a GABA-producing fungus.
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The cognitive effects of an acute wild blueberry intervention on 7 – 10 year olds using extended memory and executive function task batteries.

Food Funct., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02284H, Paper
Adrian Robert Whyte, Daniel J Lamport, Graham Schafer, Claire M. Williams
Evidence for the health benefits of blueberries is well documented. In particular memory and executive function benefits have both been found for children aged 7 – 10 in the 6...
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The Ameliorative Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum-12 on DSS-induced murine colitis

Food Funct., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00007H, Paper
MengYing Sun, YuJun Liu, Yinglong Song, Yuan Gao, Fujunzhu Zhao, Yanghe Luo, Fang Qian, Guangqing Mu, Yanfeng Tuo
Some lactobacilli strains can exert beneficial effects on host when ingested in an adequate dose, such as immunoregulation and anti-inflammatory activities. In this study, the survival abilities in simulated gastrointestinal...
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Lactobacillus fermentum CECT5716 prevents renal damage in NZBWF1 mice model of systemic lupus erythematosus

Food Funct., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00578A, Paper
Néstor de la Visitación, Iñaki Robles-Vera, Marta Toral, Francisco O’Valle, Javier Moleon, Manuel Gómez-Guzmán, Miguel Romero, Marcos Duarte, Manuel Sanchez, Rosario Jimenez, Juan Duarte
The aim of this work was to evaluate whether the immune-modulatory bacteria Lactobacillus fermentum CECT5716 (LC40) protects kidneys in a female mouse model of lupus with hypertension. Twenty-week-old NZBWF1 (lupus)...
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Unveiling the bioactivity potential of Allium triquetrum L. lipophilic fraction: chemical characterization and in vitro antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Food Funct., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00769B, Paper
Samia Rabah, Kahina Kouachi, Patricia Ramos, Ana T. P. C. Gomes, Adelaide Almeida, Hayate Haddadi-Guemghar, Khodir Madani, Armando Silvestre, Sónia A. O. Santos
The lipophilic composition of Allium triquetrum L. bulbs, flowers and leaves was studied for the first time, by GC-MS. Sixty-two compounds were firstly identified in A. triquetrum L. Fatty acids...
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Mechanisms for Lactobacillus rhamnosus treatment of intestinal infection by drug-resistant Escherichia coli

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00128G, Paper
Na Li, Bing Pang, Junjun Li, Guanwen Liu, Xiaoguang Xu, Dongyan Shao, Chunmei Jiang, Baowei Yang, Junling Shi
Reducing the viability of pathogens may also play an important role for the therapeutic effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus SHA113 against multiple-drug-resistant E. coli, as well as influencing on the intestinal integrity and functions of animals.
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Pedro Ximenez sun-dried grape must: a dietary supplement for a healthy longevity

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00204F, Paper
Noelia Morales-Prieto, Paula V. Huertas-Abril, Nieves López de Lerma, Isabel. L. Pacheco, José Pérez, Rafael Peinado, Nieves Abril
Sun-dried Pedro Ximénez white grapes must (PXM) is a potent antioxidant that regularizes apoptosis, proliferation, and regeneration of the structure and the function of aged mice liver. PXM consumption contributes to a healthy aging process.
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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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Pausing SIP set to become simpler; more fund houses to offer option

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Rs 15.75 crore coronavirus health insurance claims lodged till date

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PhonePe launches Super Funds to help users in long-term wealth creation

The Super Fund identifies and invests in top funds across various categories and asset management companies




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iOS 9 Available as a Free Update for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Users September 16

Apple announced that iOS 9 will be available on September 16 as a free update for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users. iOS 9 makes iOS devices more intelligent and proactive with powerful search and improved Siri features, all while protecting users’ privacy. The way you interact with iPad gets even better with iOS 9, thanks to new multitasking features that let users view and interact with two apps at once, side by side. “iOS 9 is packed with intelligence that makes every experience with iPhone and iPad even more powerful — Siri can do more than ever and new proactive assistance helps you get more done before you ask, all while protecting users’ privacy,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering.




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Apple Introduces iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus

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Apple Announces Record iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus Sales

Apple has announced it has sold more than 13 million new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models, a new record, just three days after launch. iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will be available in more than 40 additional countries beginning October 9 including Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, and Taiwan. The new iPhones will be available in over 130 countries by the end of the year. “Sales for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have been phenomenal, blowing past any previous first weekend sales results in Apple’s history,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “Customers’ feedback is incredible and they are loving 3D Touch and Live Photos, and we can’t wait to bring iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus to customers in even more countries on October 9.”





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