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Cell therapy comparison of dental pulp stem cells, hepatocytes, and their exosomes for liver fibrosis treatment in rats

Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, EarlyView.
DPSCs, hepatocytes, and exosomes were tested for liver fibrosis therapy. Exosome‐based treatment exhibited superior antioxidative and regenerative effects. Liver enzymes, oxidative stress, and profibrotic markers were significantly reduced. α‐SMA, desmin, and related gene expression were downregulated.
Sahar Rahimi, Seyedeh Mahdieh Khoshnazar, Ali Derakhshani, Nader Shahrokhi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Iron status and dietary iron intake of female blood donors

Transfusion, 2013
BackgroundThe aim was to assess iron status and dietary iron intake in a sample of premenopausal female regular and new blood donors.Study Design and MethodsPremenopausal women blood donors were invited to participate. Blood samples were analyzed for serum ferritin and hemoglobin. An iron checklist assessed dietary iron intake.
Booth, Alison O., Lim, Karen, Capper, Hugh, Irving, David, Fisher, Jenny, McNaughton, Sarah A., Riddell, Lynn, Keller, Anthony, Nowson, Caryl A.   +8 more
openaire   +6 more sources

The Mesolithic–Neolithic transition in the Iron Gates, Southeast Europe:Calibration and dietary issues

, 2009
This paper discusses an aquatic reservoir effect present in Mesolithic human bone samples from the Iron Gates section of the River Danube. Its magnitude has been calculated from a comparison of the 14C ages of human bones and terrestrial mammal bones ...
McSweeney, Kathleen, Bartosiewicz, Laszlo, Pickard, Catriona, Bonsall, Clive, Boroneanț, Adina, Cook, Gordon T.   +5 more
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Factors Associated with Prenatal Folic Acid and Iron Supplementation Among 21,889 Pregnant women in Northern Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Hospital-Based Study. [PDF]

, 2012
Folate and iron deficiency during pregnancy are risk factors for anaemia, preterm delivery, and low birth weight, and may contribute to poor neonatal health and increased maternal mortality.
Daltveit Anne, Olukemi Ogundipe, Hoyo Cathrine, Hoyo C., Ogundipe, Olukemi, Manongi R., Olola Oneko, Ogundipe Olukemi, Daltveit A.K., Lie Rolv, Hoyo, Cathrine, Østbye Truls, Manongi Rachael, Anne Kjersti Daltveit, Lie R.T., Manongi, Rachel, Ogundipe O., Oneko Olola, Stbye T., Manongi, Rachael, Oneko, Olola, Cathrine Hoyo, Oneko O., Daltveit, Anne Kjersti, Truls Østbye, Lie, Rolv Terje, Rachael Manongi, Rolv Terje Lie, Østbye, Truls   +28 more
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The association between dietary iron intake and the incidence of cardiometabolic multimorbidity: the mediating role of biological age

BMC Public Health
Background We aimed to examine whether dietary iron intake is associated with cardiometabolic multimorbidity (CMM) incidence and the potential role of biological age in mediating this association.
Ningbo Chen, Dan Yang, Guiyuan Qiao, Zhilan Ke, Yudi Tang, Jing Zhou, Xinhong Zhu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dietary patterns and association with Iron deficiency among children and adolescents aged 9–17 years in rural Guangzhou, China: a cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Nutrition
BackgroundIron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia cause a huge disease burden worldwide. Diet is an important factor affecting the iron levels. This study aims to explore the dietary patterns of school-aged children in rural areas of Guangzhou and ...
Jinhan Fu, Jinhan Fu, Chunzi Zeng, Jie Huang, Jiaying Guo, Jiaying Guo, Zheng Su, Zheng Su, Shiyun Luo, Weiwei Zhang, Zhoubin Zhang, Huilian Zhu, Yan Li   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Identifying iron-binding antioxidants in New Zealand honeydew honey

, 2013
Iron is an essential element for human physiological function. However, excess free iron could participate in the formation of reactive oxygen species via the Fenton reaction and is thought to be the primary mechanism for the pathogenesis of diseases ...
Omar, Syaliza Binti
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Methods to assess iron and iodine status

, 2008
Four methods are recommended for assessment of iodine nutrition: urinary iodine concentration, the goitre rate, and blood concentrations of thyroid stimulating hormone and thyroglobulin.
Zimmermann, Michael B., Zimmermann, M.B.
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Degradation Mechanisms, Encapsulation‐Based Stabilization, and Analytical Detection of Vitamin A

Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vitamin A is an important lipid‐soluble micronutrient essential for vision, immune function, and overall growth and development. However, vitamin A is unstable and susceptible to environmental factors because of its conjugated structure and inherent chemical reactivity.
Latheesha Abeywardana, Thambaramala V. Gamage, Tanoj K. Singh, Shuaifei Zhao, Amy Logan, Lingxue Kong   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advances in Chitosan Nanoparticles: A Comprehensive Review of Properties, Synthesis, Characterization, Multidisciplinary Applications, and Future Perspectives

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
This review highlights the synthesis of chitosan nanoparticles from natural sources, the thorough characterization of them, and use of microscopic and spectroscopic methods. It emphasizes that it has some indispensable properties such as being non‐toxic, antimicrobial, and capable of controlled drug release.
Mariam Sohail Mansoor, Nayab Raza, Furqana Bibi, Madiha Mumtaz, Asif Abbas, Farasat Haider, Basit Ali   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source