Fate of thymol and its monoglucosides in the gastrointestinal tract of piglets [PDF]
The monoterpene thymol has been proposed as a valuable alternative to in-feed antibiotics in animal production. However, the effectiveness of the antimicrobial is comprised by its fast absorption in the upper gastrointestinal tract.
De Smet, Stefaan+5 more
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Iridoid glucosides from Pentas lanceolata (Forssk.) Deflers growing on the Island of Sardinia [PDF]
The ethanolic extract of Pentas lanceolata (Forssk.) Deflers was investigated from a phytochemical point of view and in particular on the monoterpenoid glucosides content.
Bianco, Armandodoriano+3 more
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Inhibition of Digestive Enzymes and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from Fruits of Cornus alba, Cornus sanguinea subsp. hungarica and Cornus florida - A Comparative Study [PDF]
The fruits of some Cornus species (dogwoods) are used in traditional medicine and considered potential anti-diabetic and hypolipemic agents. The aim of the study was to determine the ability of extracts from Cornus alba (CA), Cornus florida (CF), and ...
Buchholz, Tina+7 more
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An industrial scale process for the enzymatic removal of steryl glucosides from biodiesel [PDF]
Background: Biodiesels produced from transesterification of vegetable oils have a major quality problem due to thepresence of precipitates, which need to be removed to avoid clogging of filters and engine failures. These precipitateshave been reported to
Aguirre, Andres+5 more
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Insect-induced daidzein, formononetin and their conjugates in soybean leaves. [PDF]
In response to attack by bacterial pathogens, soybean (Gylcine max) leaves accumulate isoflavone aglucones, isoflavone glucosides, and glyceollins. In contrast to pathogens, the dynamics of related insect-inducible metabolites in soybean leaves remain ...
Aboshi, Takako+10 more
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Anthocyanins inhibit tumor necrosis alpha-induced loss of Caco-2 cell barrier integrity [PDF]
An increased permeability of the intestinal barrier is proposed as a major event in the pathophysiology of conditions characterized by chronic gut inflammation.
Anderson, Maureen+8 more
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Recombinant expression and functional characterisation of regiospecific flavonoid glucosyltransferases from Hieracium pilosella L. [PDF]
Five glucosyltransferases were cloned by RT-PCR amplification using total RNA from Hieracium pilosella L. (Asteraceae) inflorescences as template. Expression was accomplished in Escherichia coli, and three of the HIS-tagged enzymes, UGT90A7, UGT95A1, and
Martens, S.+4 more
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Plasma bioavailability and changes in PBMC gene expression after treatment of ovariectomized rats with a commercial soy supplement [PDF]
The health effects of soy supplementation in (post)menopausal women are still a controversial issue. The aim of the present study was to establish the effect of the soy isoflavones (SIF) present in a commercially available supplement on ovariectomized ...
Andres+63 more
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Significance of dietary antioxidants for health [PDF]
Since evidence became available that free radicals were involved in mechanisms for the development of major diseases, including cardiovascular disease and cancer, there has been considerable research into the properties of natural dietary antioxidants ...
Gordon, Mike
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Phytochemical study of a species with ethnopharmacological interest. Sideritis romana L. [PDF]
The phytochemical analysis of Sideritis romana L., a species largely used as a traditional remedy, led to the isolation and the identification of several acetylated flavonoid glycosides with apigenin, luteolin, hypolaetin and isoscutellarein backbone ...
BIANCO, Armandodoriano+5 more
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