Interkingdom Detection of Bacterial Quorum-Sensing Molecules by Mammalian Taste Receptors
Bitter and sweet taste G protein-coupled receptors (known as T2Rs and T1Rs, respectively) were originally identified in type II taste cells on the tongue, where they signal perception of bitter and sweet tastes, respectively.
Yobouet Ines Kouakou, Robert J. Lee
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Comparison of phenolic and volatile profiles of edible and toxic forms of Detarium senegalense J. F. GMEL [PDF]
In Senegal, Detarium senegalense J.F. Gmel. (ditax in Wolof) is one of the most important important forest fruit species. However, exploitation of the edible fruit is based on local people's knowledge.
Boudard, Frédéric +7 more
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Honey volatiles as a fingerprint for botanical origin: a review on their occurrence on monofloral honeys [PDF]
Honeys have specific organoleptic characteristics, with nutritional and health benefits, being highly appreciated by consumers, not only in food but also in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Honey composition varies between regions according to
Figueiredo, Ana Cristina +3 more
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Investigating the Acid Failure of Aluminium Alloy in 2 M Hydrochloric Acid Using Vernonia amygdalina [PDF]
The acid failure of aluminium alloy in 2 M hydrochloric acid solution in the presence of Vernonia amygdalina extract was investigated using gasometric technique. Aluminium alloy coupons of dimension 4 cm by 1 cm were immersed in test solutions of free
Ajayi, O. O., Omotosho, O. A.
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Germination: a means to improve the functionality of oat [PDF]
The biochemical and physiological reactions of germination have long been utilised to produce barley malt for brewing and other purposes. Also some oat malt has been produced as raw-material of ale and stout production.
Kaukovirta-Norja, Anu +2 more
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The variety Harmonie was first registered in the year 2004. It is a multiple hybrid with its origin in the varieties Saaz aroma variety (55%), Premiant (31%), Northern Brewer (12%) and Fuggle (2%). Red coloured hop bines and hop cones of cylindrical form
Karel KROFTA +3 more
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Comparison of Czech hop cultivars based on their contenst of secondary metabolites
Seven Czech hop varieties (dry hop cones) coming from the harvest of 2008 (Agnus, Bor, Harmonie, Premiant, Rubín, Sládek, and Saaz) were compared for their composition depending on their varietal differentiation.
Lukáš Jelínek +3 more
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Inhibitory effect of hop fractions against Gram-positive multi-resistant bacteria. A pilot study
Aim: Our research focused on the antimicrobial effects of purified hop (Humulus lupulus L.) fractions including α-bitter acids (humulones), β-bitter acids (lupulones) and xanthohumol, and a commercial CO2 hop extract of bitter acids against reference and
Katerina Bogdanova +7 more
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Hops and hop products (pellets and extracts) belong to the major raw materials employed in brewing industry. Many effects such as the growing area, hop plant age, and virus infection influence the contents of the brewing-important hop secondary ...
Lukáš JELÍNEK +5 more
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Impact of a 6-wk olive oil supplementation in healthy adults on urinary proteomic biomarkers of coronary artery disease, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes (types 1 and 2): a randomized, parallel, controlled, double-blind study [PDF]
Background: Olive oil (OO) consumption is associated with cardiovascular disease prevention because of both its oleic acid and phenolic contents. The capacity of OO phenolics to protect against low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation is the basis for a ...
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