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Macrophages are essential in tissue homeostasis and immunity, but also contribute to disease development and progression. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by interstitial infiltration of macrophages, the density of which correlates inversely
Meida Sofyana +4 more
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Summary: Mycorrhizal associations in Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp. & Endl.) H. Robinson (Asteraceae), Yacon, an ancient Andean crop and Smallanthus macroscyphus (Baker ex Martius) A.
Maria I. Mercado +4 more
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The Effect of Risk Presentation on Product Valuation: An Experimental Analysis [PDF]
We examine how people might evaluate a product with novel attribute, given various kinds of risk information. Using a product with healthful benefits, we assess subjects' willingness to pay given various kinds of health risk information conveying reduced
Nayga, Rodolfo M., Jr. +2 more
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Nutritional, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Cyclanthera pedata, an Andinean Fruit and Products Derived from Them [PDF]
There is an increasing interest in food plant with health-giving effects. The aim of this research was to evaluate the phytochemical and nutraceutical profiles of Cyclanthera pedata fruits, a native fruit of the Andean region used by Incas communities ...
Alberto, Maria Rosa +6 more
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Comparison of Nutrient Composition of Yacon Germplasm
Abstract - The aim of this study is to provide the basic data for yacon [ Samallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp. & Endl.) H. Robinson] in dietary food. The nutritional compositons, such as protein, ash, carbohydrate, dietary fiber, vitamin and fructooligosaccharide, were analyzed for 4 yacon germplasm lines. Yacon has low calories with only 46∼56 kcal/100 g.
Su Jeong Kim +8 more
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Andean plants and its products commercialized for food and medicinal purposes in the Metropolitan Area Buenos Aires-La Plata, Argentina [PDF]
Este trabajo incluye 50 taxones (especies, subespecies, variedades, cultivares) de plantas vinculadas al acervo andino, cuyos productos se comercializan con fines alimentarios y terapéuticos en el Área Metropolitana Buenos Aires-La Plata, Argentina. Para
Hurrell, Julio Alberto +1 more
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Emprego da farinha e do extrato de frutanos de yacon na elaboração de apresuntados
O objetivo deste estudo foi desenvolver duas formulações de apresuntado contendo farinha de yacon e extrato de frutanos de yacon visando obter produtos de melhor qualidade nutricional e ricos em fibras alimentares.
Ellem Waleska Nascimento da Fonseca CONTADO +4 more
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Kefir is a beverage resulting from the fermentation of kefir grains in pasteurized or sterilized milk. Regular consumption can have beneficial effects on consumer health.
Isabella Fiebig Gonçalves +3 more
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Batata Yacon: caracterização e inativação enzimática
É notável o crescente interesse da população em consumir alimentos mais saudáveis, relacionando dieta, saúde e bem-estar. Os alimentos funcionais ou nutracêuticos como, por exemplo, a batata yacon (Polymnia sonchifolia), além de suas funções nutricionais normais, também é capaz de melhorar as condições de saúde do consumidor, podendo prevenir o ...
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Estudio de factibilidad en la implementación, desarrollo y comercialización de hojuelas de Yacón [PDF]
El Yacón es una planta que pertenece a la familia de las asteráceas, fue domesticada en Los Andes desde la época preincaica, principalmente en las zonas fronterizas de Ecuador, Perú y norte Bolivia.
Martínez Duque, Lizeth Vanessa +1 more
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