N-acetylcysteine protects against star fruit-induced acute kidney injury. [PDF]
Ren Fail, 2017 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 involved in SF-induced acute kidney injury (AKI).
Shimizu MH +7 more
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Rheology of Star Fruit Pulp (Averrhoa Carambola L.)
Applied Rheology, 2006 Rheological properties of food fluids are useful for quality control, texture evaluation, and food structure determination. The rheological behavior is dependent on the size, form and concentration of solids in suspension and the system structure.
Vendrúsculo A.T. +3 more
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Inhibition of Human Liver Cytochrome P450 by Star Fruit Juice
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2007 Purpose. To examine the inhibitory effects of star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) juice towards seven major cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoforms and NADPH-cytochrome P450 reductase (CPR). Methods. The inhibitory effects of star fruit juice (0.5 to 5%, v/v) against
Jiang-Wei Zhang +11 more
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Identification of key gene networks controlling organic acid and sugar metabolism during star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) development [PDF]
BMC Plant BiologyThe sugar and organic acid content significantly impacts the flavor quality of star fruit, and it undergoes dynamic changes during development. However, the metabolic network and molecular mechanisms governing the formation of sugar and organic acid in ...
Xinyu Xu +8 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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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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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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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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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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