Caffeine and Its Antioxidant Properties-It Is All about Dose and Source
Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Oct 28;23(21):13074. doi: 10.3390/ijms232113074. ABSTRACT Caffeine is the most frequently used substance with a central nervous system stimulant effect, but...
Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity from Spent Coffee Grounds as a Powerful Approach for Its Valorization
Molecules. 2022 Nov 3;27(21):7504. doi: 10.3390/molecules27217504. ABSTRACT Coffee is one of the world’s most popular beverages, and its consumption generates copious amounts of waste. The...
Anxiolytic-like Effect of Quercetin Possibly through GABA Receptor Interaction Pathway: In Vivo and In Silico Studies
Molecules. 2022 Oct 22;27(21):7149. doi: 10.3390/molecules27217149. ABSTRACT Scientific evidence suggests that quercetin (QUR) has anxiolytic-like effects in experimental animals. However, the mechanism of action responsible...
Three to Tango: Inhibitory Effect of Quercetin and Apigenin on Acetylcholinesterase, Amyloid-β Aggregation and Acetylcholinesterase-Amyloid Interaction
Pharmaceutics. 2022 Oct 30;14(11):2342. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112342. ABSTRACT One of the pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the formation of amyloid-β plaques. Since acetylcholinesterase (AChE)...
Artificial Neural Network Assisted Multiobjective Optimization of Postharvest Blanching and Drying of Blueberries
Foods. 2022 Oct 25;11(21):3347. doi: 10.3390/foods11213347. ABSTRACT This study aimed to optimize the postharvest blanching and drying process of blueberries using high-humidity air impingement (HHAIB)...
Insight into the Taxonomic and Functional Diversity of Bacterial Communities Inhabiting Blueberries in Portugal
Microorganisms. 2022 Nov 4;10(11):2193. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms10112193. ABSTRACT Vaccinium myrtillus is a dwarf shrub of the Ericaceae family with a Palearctic distribution, associated with temperate and...
Curcumin in human osteosarcoma: from analogs to carriers
Drug Discov Today. 2022 Nov 10:103437. doi: 10.1016/j.drudis.2022.103437. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Osteosarcoma (osteogenic sarcoma), the most prevalent primary malignant bone tumor in adolescents,...
Encapsulation of different spice essential oils in quinoa protein isolate-gum Arabic coacervates for improved stability
Carbohydr Polym. 2023 Jan 15;300:120250. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120250. Epub 2022 Oct 24. ABSTRACT A fully plant-based wall material, quinoa protein isolate-gum Arabic (QPI-GA) complex coacervate, was...
Determining Knowledge Level, Attitude, Behaviors Regarding Vocal Hygiene and Use of Medical Drugs and Herbal Medicinal Products for Vocal Health in Second Level Professional Voice Users
J Voice. 2022 Nov 10:S0892-1997(22)00288-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2022.09.015. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: This study aims to determine the knowledge level, attitude, and behaviors regarding...
Investigation on pollination approaches, reproductive biology and essential oil variation during floral development in German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.)
Sci Rep. 2022 Sep 10;12(1):15285. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-19628-0. ABSTRACT German chamomile is an important medicinal and aromatic herb known for its blue essential oil. It lacks...
Alcohol Drinking Patterns and Laboratory Indices of Health: Does Type of Alcohol Preferred Make a Difference?
Nutrients. 2022 Oct 27;14(21):4529. doi: 10.3390/nu14214529. ABSTRACT Although excessive alcohol consumption is a highly prevalent public health problem the data on the associations between alcohol...
Bioactive Yoghurt Containing Curcumin and Chlorogenic Acid Reduces Inflammation in Postmenopausal Women
Nutrients. 2022 Nov 2;14(21):4619. doi: 10.3390/nu14214619. ABSTRACT Menopause is marked by a gradual and permanent decrease of estrogen from the ovaries, leading to metabolic and...
Improved Oxygen Uptake Efficiency Parameters Are Not Correlated with VO2peak or Running Economy and Are Not Affected by Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Endurance Runners
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Oct 28;19(21):14043. doi: 10.3390/ijerph192114043. ABSTRACT Peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) is one of the most reliable parameters of exercise...
Methotrexate-Induced Alteration of Renal Aquaporins 1 and 2, Oxidative Stress and Tubular Apoptosis Can Be Attenuated by Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation
Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Oct 24;23(21):12794. doi: 10.3390/ijms232112794. ABSTRACT Methotrexate (MTX) is a potent anti-cancer drug, commonly associated with nephrotoxicity via the induction of...
Topical Omega-3 Fatty Acids Eyedrops in the Treatment of Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease: A Systematic Review
Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Oct 29;23(21):13156. doi: 10.3390/ijms232113156. ABSTRACT Dry eye is a common inflammatory condition of the ocular surface. While oral omega-3 supplementation...