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Tea flavanols block advanced glycation of lens crystallins induced by dehydroascorbic acid
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American Chemical Society
, 2015 , Article)
Growing evidence has shown that ascorbic acid (ASA) can contribute to protein glycation and the formation of
advanced glycation end products (AGEs), especially in the lens. The mechanism by which ascorbic acid can cause ...
Effect of biochars produced from solid organic municipal waste on soil quality parameters
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Article)
Abstract New value-added uses for solid municipal waste are needed for environmental and economic sustainability. Fortunately, value-added biochars can be produced from mixed solid waste, thereby addressing solid waste ...
Viability of and Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes in a delicatessen appetizer (yogurt-based) salad as affected by citrus extract (Citrox©) and storage temperature
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Elsevier
, 2018 , Article)
The antimicrobial effect of citrus extract (at 1 mL/kg [C1] and 2 mL/kg [C2]) on naturally occurring microbiota and inoculated pathogens (E. coli O157:H7 and L. monocytogenes at ca. 6 log cfu/g) in the traditional Greek ...
Effects of Chitosan and Natamycin on Vacuum-Packaged Phyllo: A Pastry Product.
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International Association for Food Protection
, 2018 , Article)
The effects of vacuum packaging, chitosan (1.5%, w/v), and natamycin (10 mg/L, w/v) on phyllo pastry quality were studied by monitoring microbiological, chemical, and sensory changes. Five lots were prepared with or without ...
Impact of food safety training on the knowledge, practice, and attitudes of food handlers working in fast-food restaurants
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Emerald Publishing Limited
, 2019 , Article)
Purpose
In many developing countries, the main source of food related illness is the fast foods restaurants. Health inspections of fast-food restaurants may not be sufficient to ensure and enforce the food safety regulations. ...
Decreased weight gain and enhanced serum biochemical parameters in rats after vitamin D and Ca supplementation
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Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
, 2018 , Article)
Introduction: Obese individuals tend to have lower plasma concentrations of calcidiol and higher levels of plasma parathyroid hormone (PTH). Objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of vitamin D and Ca ...
The Association Between Osteocalcin and C-Reactive Protein; A Relation of Bone with Inflammation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Thieme Publishing
, 2019 , Article)
A meta-analysis was performed to summarize the evidence from observational studies regarding the association between serum osteocalcin (OC) and C-reactive protein (CRP). A systemic research of the literature databases ...
Early life exposure to 1959-1961 Chinese famine exacerbates association between diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Wiley
, 2019 , Article)
We aimed to assess whether early life exposure to the Chinese famine (1959-1961) modifies the association between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adulthood. Data from 4247 adults born ...
The influence of fasting and energy restricting diets on IGF-1 levels in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Article)
Background: Fasting and energy restricting diets have a potential means of delaying or preventing the onset of a
range of age-related metabolic and neoplastic diseases. Consistently at the centre of this effect appears ...
Chitosan and Oregano Oil Treatments, Individually or in Combination, Used To Increase the Shelf Life of Vacuum-Packaged, Refrigerated European Eel () Fillets.
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International Association for Food Protection
, 2019 , Article)
We investigated the impact of chitosan and oregano essential oil (EO) individually or in combination on the quality of eel fillets in vacuum packaging (VP) and stored under refrigeration (4°C). Treatments studied were (i) ...