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Searching for New Leads to Treat Epilepsy: Target-Based Virtual Screening for the Discovery of Anticonvulsant Agents [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
The purpose of this investigation is to contribute to the development of new anticonvulsant drugs to treat patients with refractory epilepsy. We applied a virtual screening protocol that involved the search into molecular databases of new compounds and ...
Bruno Blanch, Luis Enrique   +8 more
core   +2 more sources

Chemical Composition, Amino Acids, Phenolic Profiles and Bioavailability of Minerals in Livingstone Potato (Plectranthus esculentus) as Affected by Different Processing Techniques

open access: yesFood Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Boiling retained the nutrients and polyphenol compounds in Plectranthus esculentus tubers better than frying or roasting. A bioavailability study showed that the phytates and oxalates in the tuber may not affect the bioavailabilities of calcium, zinc, or iron in Plectranthus esculentus tubers when eaten.
Mercy Amarachi Iroaganachi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

In Vitro Modulation Processes, Prebiotic vs. Postbiotic, of Microbiota Pattern: A Preliminary Study

open access: yesNutraceuticals
The human gut microbiota helps maintain metabolic balance, supports immune function, and defends against opportunistic pathogens that can disrupt the microbiota ecosystem.
Emanuel Vamanu, Laura Dorina Dinu
doaj   +1 more source

Nutraceutical Evaluation of Biscuits Formulated From Acha, Chia, and Soycake Flours on Glycemic Control, Lipid Profile, and Histopathological Effects in High‐Fat Diet/Streptozotocin‐Induced Type 2 Diabetic Rats

open access: yesFood Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Acha–chia–soycake biscuits improved glucose tolerance, lipid profile, insulin levels, and pancreatic integrity in HFD–STZ diabetic rats. ACSB1 and ACSB13 outperformed acarbose, showing potent antihyperglycemic, hypolipidemic, and pancreatic‐protective effects.
Oluwafunmilayo Christianah Ogunnowo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mixed Sweeteners Supplemented with Chromium Picolinate (CrPic) Improved Some Diabetes-Related Markers and Complications in a Type 2 Diabetic Rat Model

open access: yesNutraceuticals
Several studies have explored the effects of single or binary mixtures of sweeteners on both healthy individuals and those with diabetes. However, there is limited research on the impact of a combination of four sweeteners supplemented with dietary ...
Ekomobong Inyang   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Application, Challenges, and Prospects of Non‐Thermal Processing Technologies for Seaweed Protein Extraction—A Review

open access: yesFood Chemistry International, EarlyView.
This review highlights non‐thermal extraction technologies for seaweed proteins, emphasizing their mechanisms, impacts on protein structure and functionality, and sustainability potential. Key limitations related to species dependence, extract complexity, and scale‐up are discussed to guide future industrial and biorefinery applications.
Rahat Mahmud   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Beta-Alanine Supplementation for CrossFit® Performance

open access: yesNutraceuticals
This study aimed to investigate whether beta-alanine supplementation (BA) improves performance and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and reduces the respiratory exchange ratio (RER) during a CrossFit® workout.
Hannah Verity   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A New Vista of Opportunity in Diabetes Management: Natural Product‐Based β‐cell Preservation

open access: yesFood Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Preserving functional β‐cells via natural products offers promising strategy for diabetes treatment. ABSTRACT A defining characteristic of diabetes is β‐cell failure, in which β‐cells cannot modulate insulin secretion to compensate for escalating insulin resistance, pushing forward disease development.
Yi‐San Lee   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antioxidant Capacity and Cardiovascular Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables: A Proposal for Comparative Scales

open access: yesNutraceuticals
Fruits and vegetables are sources of natural nutraceuticals. They contain a variety of bioactive compounds such as vitamins, minerals, dietary fibers and other phytochemicals that contribute to their health-promoting properties and disease prevention.
André Oliveira   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

An Analysis of Financing Innovation and Commercialization in Canada's Functional Food and Nutraceutical Sector [PDF]

open access: yes
Growing consumer interest in functional foods and nutraceuticals has been seen as a significant business opportunity for the agri-food sector. Many of the new firms in this sector are small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
Cranfield, John A.L.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

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