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Co-Treatment of Purified Annatto Oil (Bixa orellana L.) and Its Granules (Chronic®) Improves the Blood Lipid Profile and Bone Protective Effects of Testosterone in the Orchiectomy-Induced Osteoporosis in Wistar Rats

open access: yesMolecules, 2021
This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of co-treatment with purified annatto oil (PAO) or its granules (GRA, Chronic®) with that of testosterone on the orchiectomy-induced osteoporosis in Wistar rats.
Arlindo César Matias Pereira   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Potential of Underutilized Plant Resources and Agricultural Wastes for Enhancing Biodiesel Stability: The Role of Phenolic‐Rich Natural Antioxidants

open access: yesInternational Journal of Energy Research, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023
Growing concerns about energy security and environmental sustainability have fueled demand for sustainable and renewable energy sources in recent years. Biodiesel, a renewable alternative to conventional fuels, has gained significant attention as a potential source of energy.
Henry Kahimbi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Revisiting the therapeutic potential of tocotrienol

open access: yesBioFactors, Volume 48, Issue 4, Page 813-856, July/August 2022., 2022
Abstract The therapeutic potential of the tocotrienol group stems from its nutraceutical properties as a dietary supplement. It is largely considered to be safe when consumed at low doses for attenuating pathophysiology as shown by animal models, in vitro assays, and ongoing human trials.
Ranmali Ranasinghe   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of the Current State of In Situ Conservation and Use of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) in Colombia

open access: yesCulture, Agriculture, Food and Environment, Volume 44, Issue 1, Page 76-89, June 2022., 2022
Abstract Sweet potato is a valuable staple crop that guarantees food security to a large segment of the world population. The wide phenotypic and genetic variability of this species is an indication of its high adaptation capacity to diverse environmental conditions.
Amparo Rosero   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Roles of plant‐based ingredients and phytonutrients in canine nutrition and health

open access: yesJournal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, Volume 106, Issue 3, Page 586-613, May 2022., 2022
Abstract Dogs possess the ability to obtain essential nutrients, established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), from both animal‐ and plant‐based ingredients. There has been a recent increase in the popularity of diets that limit or completely exclude certain plant‐based ingredients.
Jirayu Tanprasertsuk   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recent Progress, Advancements, and Efficiency Improvement Techniques of Natural Plant Pigment‐Based Photosensitizers for Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells

open access: yesJournal of Nanomaterials, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
Production of green energy by using environment friendly and cost‐effective components is attracting the attention of the research world and is found to be a promising approach to replace nonrenewable energy sources. Among the green energy sources, dye‐sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are found to be the most alternative way to reduce the energy demand ...
Eneyew Tilahun Bekele   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ecological corridors in Costa Rica: An evaluation applying landscape structure, fragmentation‐connectivity process, and climate adaptation

open access: yesConservation Science and Practice, Volume 3, Issue 8, August 2021., 2021
This article analyzes, based on landscape structure, the different biological corridors that have been implemented in Costa Rica in order to evaluate their functionality from the perspective of form, surface, ecological functionality, and connectivity index—fragmentation.
Carlos Morera Beita   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bixin Attenuates High‐Fat Diet‐Caused Liver Steatosis and Inflammatory Injury through Nrf2/PPARα Signals

open access: yesOxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Volume 2021, Issue 1, 2021., 2021
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common liver disease worldwide. Hepatic steatosis and oxidative stress are the main characteristics of NAFLD (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease), which also affect its prognosis. Bixin acts as novel Nrf2 (NF‐E2 p45‐related factor 2) activator with the cytoprotection against oxidative stress and inflammation ...
Shasha Tao   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Collection and morphological characterization of 149 accessions of achiote (Bixa orellana L.) from seven departments in Perú

open access: yesPeruvian Journal of Agronomy, 2020
The aim of this study was to characterize and identify groups of achiote (Bixa orellana L.) with characteristics related to increased yield and bixin content.
Juan Nolasco-Chumpitaz   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Caracterización Fenotípica, Genotípica y ensayos de autopolinización en 18 accesiones de Achiote (Bixa orellana l.) en Costa Rica

open access: yesAgronomía Costarricense, 2022
Introducción. El achiote (Bixa orellana L.) es una especie valiosa debido al contenido de bixina presente en el arilo de sus semillas, pigmento que es utilizado en la industria alimentaria, cosmética y medicinal.
Enio Remberto Duque Y Duque   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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