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Consequences of Volcanic Ash on Antioxidants, Nutrient Composition, Heavy Metal Accumulation, and Secondary Metabolites in Key Crops of Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador

Toxics
This study investigates the consequences of volcanic ash on the antioxidant properties, nutrient composition, heavy metal levels, and secondary metabolites in Phaseolus vulgaris L. (common bean) and Zea mays L. (yellow corn), two crucial crops in Ecuador.
Raluca A. Mihai, Katherine Elizabeth Rodríguez Valencia, Nina G. Sivizaca Flores, Vivanco Gonzaga Ramiro Fernando, Cubi Isuaste Nelson Santiago, Rodica D. Catana   +5 more
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Phenolic Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Myrcianthes hallii Leaf Essential Oil Across Phenological Stages: Application in Nutraceutical Fermented Beverage

Fermentation
In the context of natural beverages used for human nutrition, our study explored the potential of Myrcianthes hallii leaves (rich in bioactive compounds) as a raw material for the production of non-traditional craft beer.
Raluca A. Mihai, Erly J. Melo Heras, Nelson S. Cubi Insuaste, Lisbeth M. Topón Quinga, Rodica D. Catana   +4 more
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ABL kinase‐dependent phosphorylation of SH proteins promotes their direct interaction with CRK family SH2 domains

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
CT10 regulator of kinase (CRK) and CRK‐Like (CRKL) are signaling adaptors driving cell adhesion, motility, differentiation, and proliferation. SH2‐domain containing (SH) proteins are enriched in YXXP motifs which when phosphorylated create preferred binding sites for CRK family SH2 domains.
Phoebe M. Cousens, Brendan W. Chandler, Anna M. Schmoker, Jaye L. Weinert, Charlotte A. Kearns, Warren T. Yacawych, Amila Šemić, Alicia M. Ebert, Bryan A. Ballif   +8 more
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Unveiling the Antioxidant Power and Secondary Metabolites of Tabebuia chrysantha (Jacq.) Leaves and Flowers from Ecuador

Pharmaceuticals
Background: Tabebuia chrysantha (Jacq.) Nichols, commonly known as Guayacan, is a prominent species within the Bignoniaceae family known for its medicinal value and ecological significance.
Raluca A. Mihai, Ramiro Fernando Vivanco Gonzaga, Nelson Santiago Cubi Insuaste, Nilo Rigoberto Maza Morocho, Rodica D. Catana   +4 more
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Psychological impacts of intervention to improve a therapeutic garden for older adults with dementia: a case study conducted at a care facility

Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2023
IntroductionExposure to nature is known to support psychological wellbeing, and can support People with Dementia (PwD). Here we describe a case study conducted at a care facility for PwD to examine the effect of their exposure to nature after ...
Chiara Meneghetti, Chiara Meneghetti, Veronica Murroni, Erika Borella, Andrea Melendugno, Elena Carbone, Giulia Goldin, Raffaele Cavalli, Andrea Basso, Francesca Pazzaglia, Francesca Pazzaglia   +10 more
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Acute caffeine treatment protects the developing retina from ischemia‐induced cell death

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Caffeine reduces cell death in the developing retina under ischemia (OGD). This effect does not involve BDNF upregulation or antioxidant pathways (NRF2/VEGF). Neuroprotection occurs mainly through adenosine A2A receptor antagonism, decreasing glutamate release and excitotoxicity, highlighting caffeine's potential as an acute neuroprotective agent in ...
Amanda Alves Nascimento, Danniel Pereira‐Figueiredo, Gabriella Grossi de Lima Dias, Gabriel Ferreira dos Santos, Mariana Rodrigues Pereira, Rafael Brito, Karin C Calaza   +6 more
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From energy provision to protein synthesis: Tunnelling nanotubes as mediators of intercellular metabolic cooperation in cancer

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
The cytoskeleton‐mediated transport of mitochondria via tunnelling nanotubes restores respiration, increases ATP production, rescues cells from apoptosis, activates the AKT/mTOR signalling pathway, promotes cell migration and invasiveness, contributes to cancer progression and treatment resistance.
Stanislava Martínková, Jan Trnka
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Secondary Metabolites and Antioxidant Activity against Moko Disease as a Defense Mechanism of Musa spp. from the Ecuadorian Coast Area

Metabolites
The Musa spp. represents the most commonly produced, transitioned, and consumed fruit around the globe, with several important applications in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and food industries.
Raluca A. Mihai, Vanessa A. Terán-Maza, Karen A. Portilla-Benalcazar, Lissette E. Ramos-Guaytarilla, María J. Vizuete-Cabezas, Erly J. Melo-Heras, Nelson S. Cubi-Insuaste, Rodica D. Catana   +7 more
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Evaluating the effect of γ‐oryzanol on MASLD pathology using a medaka fish model

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This study explores a liver disease called MASLD, which is increasing worldwide and can lead to serious damage. Researchers used medaka fish instead of rodents to test a food compound, γ‐oryzanol. Fish fed this compound had less liver fat and healthier gut bacteria.
Yukako Ito, Haduki Asano, Ayano Ueki, Joe Sakamoto, Yasuhiro Kamei, Hayato Tokumoto, Ayaka Yazawa, Shigeki Kamitani   +7 more
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Comprehensive Assessment of Coffee Varieties (Coffea arabica L.; Coffea canephora L.) from Coastal, Andean, and Amazonian Regions of Ecuador; A Holistic Evaluation of Metabolism, Antioxidant Capacity and Sensory Attributes

Horticulturae
In Ecuador, the cultivation of two main coffee species, Coffea arabica L. and Coffea canephora L., holds significant economic, environmental, social, and public health importance. C. arabica displays wide adaptability to diverse growing conditions, while
Raluca A. Mihai, Diana C. Ortiz-Pillajo, Karoline M. Iturralde-Proaño, Mónica Y. Vinueza-Pullotasig, Leonardo A. Sisa-Tolagasí, Mary L. Villares-Ledesma, Erly J. Melo-Heras, Nelson S. Cubi-Insuaste, Rodica D. Catana   +8 more
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