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View article: Polyphenolic Composition of Rosa canina, Rosa sempervivens and Pyrocantha coccinea Extracts and Assessment of Their Antioxidant Activity in Human Endothelial Cells
Polyphenolic Composition of Rosa canina, Rosa sempervivens and Pyrocantha coccinea Extracts and Assessment of Their Antioxidant Activity in Human Endothelial Cells Open
The aim of the present study was the investigation of the antioxidant activity of plant extracts from Rosa canina, Rosa sempervivens and Pyrocantha coccinea. The results showed that the bioactive compounds found at higher concentrations we…
View article: Cell‑specific and roasting‑dependent regulation of the Keap1/Nrf2 pathway by coffee extracts
Cell‑specific and roasting‑dependent regulation of the Keap1/Nrf2 pathway by coffee extracts Open
Coffee is a popular beverage that contains various bioactive compounds. However, its molecular mechanism of action is not fully elucidated. In this context, two previously characterized coffee extracts, a lightly roasted and the correspond…
View article: Extracts from the Mediterranean Food Plants <i>Carthamus lanatus</i>, <i>Cichorium intybus</i>, and <i>Cichorium spinosum</i> Enhanced GSH Levels and Increased Nrf2 Expression in Human Endothelial Cells
Extracts from the Mediterranean Food Plants <i>Carthamus lanatus</i>, <i>Cichorium intybus</i>, and <i>Cichorium spinosum</i> Enhanced GSH Levels and Increased Nrf2 Expression in Human Endothelial Cells Open
The Mediterranean diet is considered to prevent several diseases. In the present study, the antioxidant properties of six extracts from Mediterranean plant foods were assessed. The extracts’ chemical composition analysis showed that the to…
View article: Exercise‐Induced Reductive Stress Is a Protective Mechanism against Oxidative Stress in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells
Exercise‐Induced Reductive Stress Is a Protective Mechanism against Oxidative Stress in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells Open
Eccentric exercise is a well‐studied modality that induces oxidative stress and muscle damage. Furthermore, it promotes inflammatory response in which peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) are the major mediators. Although free radica…
View article: Assessment of the antioxidant activity of an olive oil total polyphenolic fraction and hydroxytyrosol from a Greek Olea europea variety in endothelial cells and myoblasts
Assessment of the antioxidant activity of an olive oil total polyphenolic fraction and hydroxytyrosol from a Greek Olea europea variety in endothelial cells and myoblasts Open
Olive oil (OO) constitutes the basis of the Mediterranean diet, and it seems that its biophenols, such as hydroxytyrosol (HT) may scavenge free radicals, attracting distinct attention due to their beneficial effects in many pathological co…
View article: Development Of An Assay To Assess Genotoxicity By Particulate Matter Extract
Development Of An Assay To Assess Genotoxicity By Particulate Matter Extract Open
The current study describes a method for assessing the oxidative potential of common environmental stressors (ambient air particulate matter), using a plasmid relaxation assay where the extract caused single strand breaks, easily visualize…
View article: Oxidation of human serum albumin exhibits inter-individual variability after an ultra-marathon mountain race
Oxidation of human serum albumin exhibits inter-individual variability after an ultra-marathon mountain race Open
The aim of this study was to examine the oxidation of human serum albumin (HSA) caused by oxidative stress following exhaustive and demanding exercise, such as an ultra-marathon race. For this purpose, blood samples from 12 adult runners w…
View article: Oxidation of Human Serum Albumin Exhibits Inter-Individual Variability after an Ultra-Marathon Mountain Race
Oxidation of Human Serum Albumin Exhibits Inter-Individual Variability after an Ultra-Marathon Mountain Race Open
The aim of this study was to examine the oxidation of human serum albumin (HSA) caused by oxidative stress after an exhaustive exercise such as ultra-marathon race. Thus, blood samples from 12 adult runners who underwent a 103 km mountain …
View article: Development of an assay to assess genotoxicity by particulate matter extract
Development of an assay to assess genotoxicity by particulate matter extract Open
The current study describes a method for assessing the oxidative potential of common environmental stressors (ambient air particulate matter), using a plasmid relaxation assay where the extract caused single-strand breaks, easily visualise…
View article: Development and Validation of a Kit to Measure Drink Antioxidant Capacity Using a Novel Colorimeter
Development and Validation of a Kit to Measure Drink Antioxidant Capacity Using a Novel Colorimeter Open
Measuring the antioxidant capacity of foods is essential, as a means of quality control to ensure that the final product reaching the consumer will be of high standards. Despite the already existing assays with which the antioxidant activi…
View article: Antioxidant Effects of Sheep Whey Protein on Endothelial Cells
Antioxidant Effects of Sheep Whey Protein on Endothelial Cells Open
Excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) may cause endothelial dysfunction and consequently vascular disease. In the present study, the possible protective effects of sheep whey protein (SWP) from tert‐butyl hydroperoxide‐ (tB…