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“Nature's Polymer Reimagined: Conventional and Green Routes to Pectin, Its Bioactive Promise and Industrial Applications”

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Pectin, a versatile natural polymer, is extracted through conventional and emerging green extraction methods, offering multifunctional bioactive properties useful in food, pharmaceutical, and environmental applications. ABSTRACT Pectin, a molecular tapestry woven from diverse polysaccharides, holds a pivotal role across food, pharmaceutical, and ...
Afra Anika Rafique, Aunwesha Sahani, Md Morsaline Billah, Kazi Mohammed Didarul Islam   +3 more
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Evaluation of an app-based stress protocol

Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering, 2016
Stress is a major influence on the quality of life in our fast-moving society. This paper describes a standardized and contemporary protocol that is capable of inducing moderate psychological stress in a laboratory setting.
Noeh Claudius, Fonseca Carlos, Mollenhauer Johannes, Hofmann Simon, Steinbrecher Llisa, Haller Andreas, Scholtes Michael, Schudt Florian, Sohrabi Keywan, Gross Volker   +9 more
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Alpha-Amylase and Alpha-Glucosidase Enzyme Inhibition and Antioxidant Potential of 3-Oxolupenal and Katononic Acid Isolated from Nuxia oppositifolia

Biomolecules, 2019
Nuxia oppositifolia is traditionally used in diabetes treatment in many Arabian countries; however, scientific evidence is lacking. Hence, the present study explored the antidiabetic and antioxidant activities of the plant extracts and their purified ...
Ali S. Alqahtani, Syed Hidayathulla, Md Tabish Rehman, Ali A. ElGamal, Shaza Al-Massarani, Valentina Razmovski-Naumovski, Mohammed S. Alqahtani, Rabab A. El Dib, Mohamed F. AlAjmi   +8 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
wiley   +1 more source

Comparitive enzyme kinetics of two allelic forms of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) β-amylase

, 2000
The barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) varieties, Franklin and Schooner, contain two different allelic forms of beta-amylase (EC 3.2.1.2) encoded on chromosome 4H by the Bmy1-Sd1 and Bmy1-Sd2L alleles, respectively. The corresponding enzymes, referred to as Sd1
Eglinton, JK (15493697), Logue, SJ (15499565), Evans, E (15493688), Stewart, DC (15499577), Ma, YF (15499559), Langridge, P (15499562)   +5 more
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Impact of Sprouting and Brachystegia eurycoma Supplementation on the Functional, Proximate Composition, and Bioactive, Antioxidant, and Enzyme‐Inhibitory Properties of Sorghum Flour

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Sprouting and Brachystegia eurycoma supplementation improved sorghum flour nutrition, antioxidant activity and enzyme inhibition for functional foods. ABSTRACT Sprouting and cereal–legume supplementation are effective strategies for improving the functional, nutritional, and nutraceutical qualities of cereal‐based flour and products.
Khadijat Oluwashola Abdulrazaaq, Emmanuel Anyachukwu Irondi, Emmanuel Oladipo Ajani   +2 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
wiley   +1 more source

Antioxidant Activity, Carbohydrate‐Hydrolysing Enzyme Inhibition, Antihyperglycaemic Effect and Associated Expression Changes of Bryophyllum pinnatum‐Fortified Wheat‐Plantain Snack in Streptozotocin‐Induced Diabetic Rats

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
The developed wheat‐plantain‐based snack with Bryophyllum pinnatum had enhanced antioxidant properties, with high α‐amylase and α‐glucosidase enzyme inhibitory activities. When fed to STZ‐induced diabetic rats, it showed antidiabetic, hypo‐lipidaemic and anti‐inflammatory potentials, thus making it a fresh opportunity for the snacking community who are
G. M. Ogungbenro, O. Z. Olasupo, D. A. Williams, O. S. Fasuhanmi, A. I. Falodun, A. O. Olugbuyi, A. A. Badejo   +6 more
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Molecular dynamics simulation and pharmacokinetics studies of ombuin and quercetin against human pancreatic α-amylase

, 2022
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic disorders characterised by chronic hyperglycaemia. DM is currently one of the top ten causes of death in humans.
Opeyemi Iwaloye (10801772), Babatomiwa Kikiowo (14269316), Harun M. Patel (8499108), Iqrar Ahmad (8499111), Adebowale A. Alade (14269319), Taiwo T. Ijatuyi (14282863)   +5 more
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Effects of honey saccharide supplementation on growth performance, amylase enzyme activity, gut microvilli, and microbiome in Cyprinus carpio [PDF]

Veterinary World
Background and Aim: Prebiotics, such as saccharides in honey, play a crucial role in improving gut microbiota, digestion, and immune function. This study evaluates the effects of Kapok flower honey saccharides on growth performance, digestive enzyme ...
Yani Aryati, Ekorini Farastuti, Lili Sholichah, Isti Koesharyani, Lila Gardenia, Early Septiningsih, Muhamad Yamin, Parwa Oryzanti, Dewi Puspaningsih, Desy Sugiani   +9 more
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