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Application of natural β-glucans as biocompatible functional nanomaterials

Food Science and Human Wellness, 2019
Naturally-occurring β-glucans are mostly investigated for their antitumor activity and immunomodulatory property. They have been widely regarded as a natural source for functional foods and pharmaceuticals.
Xiaojie Li, Peter Chi Keung Cheung
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Healthy Snacks Elaborated With Decoction Residues of Hibiscus sabdariffa L: Physical and Sensory Characteristics

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Healthy snacks formulated with food by‐products are gaining interest within the food industry. Decoction residues of Hibiscus sabdariffa (roselle) retain thermostable polyphenols. Extruded snacks enriched with roselle showed a reduction in the expansion index as the roselle concentration increased.
Monserrat Hernández‐Bautista, Edith Agama‐Acevedo, Erik Heredia‐Olea, Luis A. Bello‐Pérez   +3 more
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Mechanistic insights into β-glucans and gut microbiota interactions for enhancing human health

Discover Food
This review examines the mechanistic interactions between β-glucans and gut microbiota, emphasizing their potential to improve human health. β-glucans, primarily derived from cereals, fungi, and yeast, act as prebiotics that promote the growth of ...
Great Iruoghene Edo, Alice Njolke Mafe, Ali B. M. Ali, Patrick Othuke Akpoghelie, Emad Yousif, Endurance Fegor Isoje, Ufuoma Augustina Igbuku, Khalid Zainulabdeen, Joseph Oghenewogaga Owheruo, Arthur Efeoghene Athan Essaghah, Huzaifa Umar, Dina S. Ahmed, Ahmed A. Alamiery   +12 more
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The Eng1 β-Glucanase Enhances Histoplasma Virulence by Reducing β-Glucan Exposure

mBio, 2016
The fungal pathogen Histoplasma capsulatum parasitizes host phagocytes. To avoid antimicrobial immune responses, Histoplasma yeasts must minimize their detection by host receptors while simultaneously interacting with the phagocyte.
Andrew L. Garfoot, Qian Shen, Marcel Wüthrich, Bruce S. Klein, Chad A. Rappleye   +4 more
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Effect of Pretreatment Methods on the Proximate Composition, Antinutritional Factors, Antioxidants Properties, and In Vitro Antidiabetic Activities of Hypsizygus ulmarius

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
The effect of pretreatment methods on the proximate content, antinutrient factors, antioxidant, and in vitro antidiabetic activities of elm oyster mushroom was studied. It was observed and statistically concluded that soaking in 0.5% salt solution for 5 min had the least deteriorating effect on the antioxidant and in vitro antidiabetic activities ...
Oluwadamilola Ogunsade, Saka Olasunkanmi Gbadamosi, Tunde Afolabi Morakinyo, Adedayo Olubunmi Adeboye, Akinsola Albert Famuwagun   +4 more
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Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases: A Systematic Review of Functional Foods, Medicinal Plants, Phytochemicals, Bioactive Compounds and Nutrients Effective Against Metabolic Diseases

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
The study demonstrates how functional foods, medicinal plants, phytochemicals, bioactive compounds and essential nutrients combat metabolic diseases. It highlights their mechanisms, including antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, insulin‐sensitising, lipid‐regulating, gut microbiota‐modulating and mitochondrial‐enhancing effects, leading to improved ...
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi, Sana Noreen, Sonia Morya   +2 more
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Food‐grade proteins, lipids, and fibers as potential tools to ameliorate cardiovascular disorders: A review

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Abstract Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of global mortality, necessitating effective preventive and adjunct therapeutic strategies beyond conventional pharmacological interventions. Although previous reviews have focused on individual nutrients or dietary patterns, this review provides a mechanism‐based, integrative perspective
Sridevi Shanmugam, Rukaiah Fatma Begum, Nirenjen Shanmugasundaram, Bhupendra Gopalbhai Prajapati, Suresh Ankul Singh, Pavithra Nagenthran, Sudarshan Singh, Kesarla Rajesh   +7 more
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Brucella β 1,2 cyclic glucan is an activator of human and mouse dendritic cells.

PLoS Pathogens, 2012
Bacterial cyclic glucans are glucose polymers that concentrate within the periplasm of alpha-proteobacteria. These molecules are necessary to maintain the homeostasis of the cell envelope by contributing to the osmolarity of Gram negative bacteria. Here,
Anna Martirosyan, Camino Pérez-Gutierrez, Romain Banchereau, Hélène Dutartre, Patrick Lecine, Melissa Dullaers, Marielle Mello, Suzana Pinto Salcedo, Alexandre Muller, Lee Leserman, Yves Levy, Gerard Zurawski, Sandy Zurawski, Edgardo Moreno, Ignacio Moriyón, Eynav Klechevsky, Jacques Banchereau, Sangkon Oh, Jean-Pierre Gorvel   +18 more
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The enhancing effects of locust bean gum and xanthan gum on the digestibility of potato starch under thermal treatments

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
The dual‐thermal treatment enhanced the interaction between potato starch and gums, consequently reducing starch digestibility. Abstract Locust bean gum (LBG) and xanthan gum (XG) played regulatory roles in the digestibility of potato starch (PS) during thermal treatments.
Xiaopei Hu, Yidi Zhang, Fenshu Zhang, Chunyan Wang, Qiyue Zhao, Suhong Li, Tuoping Li   +6 more
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Supra and subgingival application of antiseptics or antibiotics during periodontal therapy

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Periodontal diseases (gingivitis and periodontitis) are characterized by inflammatory processes which arise as a result of disruption of the balance in the oral ecosystem. According to the current S3 level clinical practice guidelines, therapy of patients with periodontitis involves a stepwise approach that includes the control of the patient ...
Elena Figuero, Jorge Serrano, Nicole Birgit Arweiler, Thorsten Mathias Auschill, Ali Gürkan, Gülnur Emingil   +5 more
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