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Extraction, purification, structural features, biological activities, and applications of polysaccharides from Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. (cactus): a review

Frontiers in Pharmacology
Cactus has attracted increasing attention from researchers due to its rich nutritional, edible, and medicinal value. Cactus contains abundant polysaccharides, polyphenols, vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and more.
Xudong Liu, Yan Xing, Guijun Liu, Dapeng Bao, Wenjing Hu, Haizheng Bi, Meng Wang   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Population dynamics, survival, and movements of Texas tortoises in a national park in southern Texas

The Journal of Wildlife Management, EarlyView.
Texas tortoise abundance in a small national park in South Texas, USA, declined by >25%, from an estimated 273 tortoises in 2014 to 204 tortoises in 2024. The severity of the decline varied across survey units, but abundance remained highest in areas having greater canopy cover and experiencing less invasion by Guinea grass.
Tracey D. Tuberville, Heather E. Gaya, Jane E. Carlson, Jeff Bracewell, Kurt A. Buhlmann   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Ironic Effects of Financial Constraint‐Induced Suppression on Consumer Behavior

Psychology &Marketing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Financial constraints are a pervasive concern for consumers, shaping spending patterns and psychological coping mechanisms. While previous research has primarily focused on behavioral adaptations, this study explores a cognitive mechanism: thought suppression.
Jane So, Miao Miao, Yuki Nishida
wiley   +1 more source

Finding Maximum Weight 2‐Packing Sets on Arbitrary Graphs

Networks, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A 2‐packing set for an undirected, weighted graph G=(V,E,w)$$ G=\left(V,\kern0.3em E,\kern0.3em w\right) $$ is a subset 𝒮⊆V such that any two vertices v1,v2∈𝒮 are not adjacent and have no common neighbors. The Maximum Weight 2‐Packing Set problem that asks for a 2‐packing set of maximum weight is NP$$ \mathbf{NP} $$‐hard. Next to 13 novel data
Jannick Borowitz, Ernestine Großmann, Christian Schulz   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spatiotemporal dynamics of NF-κB/Dorsal inhibitor IκBα/Cactus in Drosophila blastoderm embryos

iScience
Summary: The NF-κB/IκBα pathway regulates key cellular processes, including development, immunity, and inflammation. In Drosophila, the homologous Dorsal/Cactus system patterns the dorsoventral axis of the blastoderm embryo.
Allison E. Schloop, Sharva Vijayakumar Hiremath, Razeen Shaikh, Sadia Siddika Dima, Leslie Lizardo, Amrit Bhakta, Cranos M. Williams, Gregory T. Reeves   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Migraine Features in Patients With Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To investigate the prevalence of migraine features among patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) and evaluate potential clinical associations. Study Design Retrospective survey‐based study. Setting Single institution tertiary care center. Methods 168 adult patients with SSNHL were recruited.
Yalda Yazdani, Ella J. Lee, Amanda Francis, Saharnaz Nedjat, Mehdi Abouzari, Hamid R. Djalilian   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fused Filament Fabrication of Recycled HDPE and Cactus Composite as a Biobased Material

Engineering Reports
Plastic pollution has emerged as a significant global issue, highlighting the need for sustainable alternatives and effective recycling methods. Concurrently, the cactus plant offers a promising source of bio‐based materials, particularly due to its ...
Mamadou Bhoye BAH, James Wamai Mwangi, Karanja Kabini   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fruit use and fruit processing by euphonias, specialized avian frugivores

Oikos, EarlyView.
Euphonias (Neotropical passerines in the genera Euphonia and Chlorophonia) form the quintessential example of a specialized avian frugivore, combining a high reliance on fruit as food and the restriction of fruit taxa exploited. To understand their specialization, we explored the integration of fruit morphological and nutritional traits with their ...
Marco A. Pizo, Paulo H. A. Camargo, Ana C. Crestani, Tobias N. Rojas   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Habitat‐based spatial patterns enable realistic reconstruction of plant spatial arrangements across complex landscapes

Oikos, EarlyView.
Spatially explicit individual‐based models provide a powerful way to explore spatial dynamics when direct observation is not feasible. But for many ecological applications, these models require detailed data on the initial spatial arrangement and traits of individuals – information rarely available in large, heterogeneous or novel landscapes.
Brayan Morera, Jose M. Fedriani, Thorsten Wiegand, Daniel Ayllón, Pedro J. Garrote   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Digestive Stability and Bioaccessibility of Antioxidants in Prickly Pear Fruits from the Canary Islands: Healthy Foods and Ingredients

Antioxidants, 2020
Although prickly pear fruits have become an important part of the Canary diet, their native varieties are yet to be characterized in terms of betalains and phenolic compounds.
Andrea Gómez-Maqueo, Marilena Antunes-Ricardo, Jorge Welti-Chanes, M. Pilar Cano   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source