ATM deficiency results in accumulation of DNA-Topoisomerase I covalent intermediates in neural cells [PDF]
, 2013 Accumulation of peptide-linked DNA breaks contributes to neurodegeration in humans. This is typified by defects in tyrosyl DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1) and human hereditary ataxia.
Alagoz, Meryem +3 more
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Origin identification of Chinese Maca using electronic nose coupled with GC-MS
Scientific Reports, 2019 Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.), originated in the high Andes of Peru, is rich in nutrients and phytochemicals. As a new resource food in China, Maca suffers marketing disorders due to the limitation of basic research. Due to the close relationship of Maca
Aimin Li +12 more
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iMeta, 2023 Depression is a common and debilitating condition for which effective treatments are needed. Lepidium meyenii Walp (Maca) is a plant with potential medicinal effects in treating depression.
Rui Hong +14 more
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Maca (L. meyenii) for erectile dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Journal of Men's Health, 2023 Maca (Lepidium meyenii) has been reported to improve erectile function (EF). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical evidence for or against maca as a therapy for erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. We searched 11 databases for randomized
Hye Won Lee, Myeong Soo Lee, Ki Jung Kil
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Effect of red maca (Lepidium meyenii) on INF-γ levels in ovariectomized rats
Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Pública, 2014 Objectives. Compare the effect of different doses of red maca on gamma interferon (IFN-γ) levels in ovariectomized rats (OVX). Materials and methods. Adult female rats were randomly divided into the following six groups: Group 1: pseudo-ovariectomized ...
Johanna Leiva-Revilla +6 more
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Influences of dietary supplementation with Lepidium meyenii (Maca) on stallion sperm production and on preservation of sperm quality during storage at 5 °C. [PDF]
, 2018 Stallion semen is damaged by oxidative stress during cooling and transport. Semen processing and extenders have been tested to improve the fertilizing capacity of semen and to preserve semen during transport.
Albarella, S +8 more
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Biocomercio, comercio justo y asociatividad modelo para los superfoods peruanos
Industrial Data, 2017 Últimamente los productos conocidos como los “Superfoods” o “Superalimentos” tienen una gran demanda en los mercados internacionales. Perú tiene una gran variedad, dentro de los cuales se encuentran la maca, quinua, kiwicha y otros, que han captado ...
Eduardo Buse Thorne +2 more
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Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2021 Background and aim: Phytoestrogens are traditionally used for cardiovascular risks but direct effects on the ischemic heart remain unclear. Plants with phytoestrogens are used for reducing menopausic symptoms and they could also be cardioprotectives ...
Germán A. Colareda +6 more
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Histología de la Maca, Lepidium meyenii Walpers (Brassicaceae)
Revista Peruana de Biología, 2013 Se presenta el estudio histológico de Lepidium meyenii Walpers "maca", enfocado principalmente en la caracterización del órgano reservante. El estudio se realizó en macas de color amarillo, procedentes de Junín, y comprendió la caracterización ...
Manuel Marín-Bravo
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Youth in livestock, the engine for change: strategic partnerships with a private company (CIAT/CCAFS-Alqueria): The beginnings, incentives, and objectives of the Herederos de Tradición (Heirs of Tradition) initiative carried out by Alquería’s farmer training programs. [PDF]
, 2020 In 2012, the private dairy company Alquería launched its first pilot training program for small-scale milk producers, MACA. The name MACA derives from the pilot’s initial test region in the municipalities near the Macarena mountain range in El Meta ...
Ariza Aya, Mauricio +1 more
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