N-acetylcysteine protects against star fruit-induced acute kidney injury
Renal Failure, 2017 Background: Star fruit (SF) is a popular fruit, commonly cultivated in many tropical countries, that contains large amount of oxalate. Acute oxalate nephropathy and direct renal tubular damage through release of free radicals are the main mechanisms ...
Maria Heloisa Massola Shimizu +7 more
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Standardization of experimental model regarding star fruit intoxication in Wistar rats suffering with nephropathy [PDF]
Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira, 2021 Purpose To present a model to reproduce the clinical condition, in order to better understand the pathophysiology of neurological impairment related to intoxication. Methods Twenty-five Wistar rats were used and divided into five groups: Shaw group (WHI)
Layla Alves Rodrigues da Silva +5 more
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C-Fos expression in epileptogenic areas of nephropathic rats undergoing star fruit poisoning [PDF]
Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira, 2020 Purpose Studies have demonstrated that star fruit consumption by nephropathic patients triggers severe neurotoxic effects that can lead to convulsions or even death. Brain areas likely susceptible to star fruit poisoning have not been investigated.
Renato Figueiredo Santana +5 more
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Genome-wide identification and expression profile of YABBY genes in Averrhoa carambola [PDF]
PeerJ, 2022 Background Members of the plant-specific YABBY gene family are thought to play an important role in the development of leaf, flower, and fruit. The YABBY genes have been characterized and regarded as vital contributors to fruit development in Arabidopsis
Chengru Li +10 more
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Microbial Test: Combination of Kefir Milk, Star Fruit, and Red Ginger
Chempublish Journal, 2023 One of drinks with high nutritional value and good for health is milk kefir. The advantage of milk kefir compared to yogurt (another fermented beverage) they are richer with probiotics. Goat's milk kefir contains more nutrients than cow's milk.
Kartika Arum Wardani, Nurul Chamidah
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The Utilization of Juice Morinda citrifolia and Averrhoa bilimbi as a Latex Emulsifier Agent
Jurnal Biota, 2021 The area of rubber land in Indonesia currently reaches 3,672,213 ha which can produce 3,229,861 tons/year. The price of rubber in Indonesia is currently cheap because of low-quality latex. The low quality of latex is caused by the large production costs,
Marlina Kamelia +5 more
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Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2023 Averrhoa carambola L. presents in its composition diversity of nutrients and vitamins. The present study aimed to extract water and fat-soluble compounds from this fruit at different stages of maturation (green and mature), perform the physical-chemical ...
A. G. Fragoso +9 more
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Acute kidney injury due to oxalate nephropathy after star fruit ingestion [PDF]
Journal of Nephropathology, 2018 Background: Great quantity of star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) ingestion, or even smaller amounts in a patient with an empty stomach, may induce acute kidney injury (AKI).
Hugo Abensur +6 more
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The Effect of Market and Operational Risks on Farmers’ Interest in Honey Star Fruit Cultivation: The Moderating Role of Chili Farming in Banjar City [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesFarmers' interest in honey star fruit farming in Banjar Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia has decreased. Farmers have difficulty replanting plants during the dry season because it requires high production cost.
Nuraini Candra +4 more
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Acute kidney injury due to star fruit ingestion: A case report
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal, 2016 Star fruit (Avarrhoa carambola) is a fruit from oxalidace family. lt is found in many countries of the world including Bangladesh. But its ingestion or drinking star fruit juice may lead to intoxication especially in patients with chronic kidney disease ...
Mehruba Alam Ananna +11 more
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