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Stem Cells in Cosmetic Applications: Advancements, Challenges, and Future Directions

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 25, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Biotechnology has significantly impacted the cosmetics industry, particularly through the incorporation of plant stem cells, which possess regenerative properties beneficial for skincare. Aims This review aims to evaluate the potential benefits and challenges of using plant stem cells in cosmetics, while discussing future directions
Farid KarkonShayan, Nasim Saderi, Iman Morshedi, Behnaz Ghamari, Sepideh KarkonShayan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

High cholesterol absorption efficiency interferes with bile acid metabolism and cholesterol elimination from the body

Journal of Internal Medicine, Volume 299, Issue 5, Page 628-638, May 2026.
Abstract Background Elevated low‐density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol causes atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. Variables of whole‐body cholesterol metabolism, for example, high cholesterol absorption efficiency, might also be atherogenic, whereas the role of bile acids is controversial.
Piia Simonen, Ingmar Wester, Jyri Lommi, Juha Sinisalo, Helena Gylling   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Current Trends, Future Prospects and Constraints of Whole Microalgae and Their Fractions as a Functional Feed Ingredient for Animals

Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, Volume 110, Issue 3, Page 324-338, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Microalgae are a highly diverse group of unicellular organisms that grow in a wide range of aquatic environments and are widely used as dietary supplements for both human and animal applications. Microalgae are rich in lipids, proteins, carbohydrates and other valuable bioactive components such as pigments, antioxidants and vitamins.
Sietse Jan Koopmans, Simon Roques, Edoardo Zaccaria, Annemarie Mens, Soumya Kanti Kar   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Health interest of cholesterol and phytosterols and their contribution to one health approach: Review

Heliyon
Plants and animals are potential sources of food, particularly lipids. They are sources of nutrients for humans, and are used in various applications in food industries. Foods whose lipids consumed, have benefits for animal and human health.
Souleymane Zio, Bakary Tarnagda, François Tapsoba, Cheikna Zongo, Aly Savadogo   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Characterization of Three Portuguese Varietal Olive Oils Based on Fatty Acids, Triacylglycerols, Phytosterols and Vitamin E Profiles: Application of Chemometrics [PDF]

, 2010
In Portugal, olive oil production is considered an ancient activity, where old olive groves can still be observed. In the last few years monovarietal groves seem to be increasing, though some disadvantages, such as the susceptibility to insects and ...
Amaral, Joana S., Mafra, I., Oliveira, Beatriz   +2 more
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Enriched Foodstuff on Basis of European Regulations N.1924 and N. 1925 Introduced in 2006: An Analysis of Consumer Protection [PDF]

The goal of this work is to analyse the underlying reasons of the EC Regulations nos. 1924 and 1925 of 2006 which rule the nutrition and health claims used in commercialising some categories of food products. In particular, we investigated the importance
Angela Tarabella, Barbara Burchi
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Steroidi i poliketidi iz kore biljke Uvaria hamiltonii [PDF]

, 2004
Two known steroids, stigmasterol and 6beta-hydroxystigmasta-4,22-dien-3-one (1) and two unusual polyketides, cis-4-hydroxymellein (2) and trans-4-hydroxymellein (3) were isolated from the stem bark of Uvaria hamiltonii.
CHOUDHURY M. HASAN, KAMRUN NAHAR ASHA, MOHAMMAD A. RASHID, RASHEDUZZAMAN CHOWDHURY   +3 more
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Co-sonicated coacervation for high-efficiency green nanoencapsulation of phytosterols by colloidal non-biotoxic solid lipid nanoparticles

Scientific Reports
Plant sterols are used as a supplement or an additive to reduce LDL cholesterol. The poor dispersibility and instability of phytosterols are the main limitations of their application.
Zolfaghar Mahdlou, Rahebeh Amiri Dehkharghani, Ali Niazi, Atefeh Tamaddon, Maryam Tajabadi Ebrahimi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Do They Always Say No? German Consumers and Second-Generation GMO Foods [PDF]

European consumers and, in particular, German consumers are known to be very critical towards the introduction of genetically modified (GM) foods. It is analyzed here whether German consumers do reject second-generation GMO foods, too.
Hartl, Jochen, Herrmann, Roland
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