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View article: Exploring the Nutritional Value and Bioactive Potential of Craterellus cornucopioides (L.) Pers. as a Functional Food Source
Exploring the Nutritional Value and Bioactive Potential of Craterellus cornucopioides (L.) Pers. as a Functional Food Source Open
This study aimed to explore the phytochemical variability, nutrient composition, and bioactive profile of the edible mushroom species Craterellus cornucopioides with specimens originating from Romanian flora. Its nutritional profile, inclu…
View article: Gene Expression Profiles Modulated by Lipophilic Sea Buckthorn ( <scp> <i>Hippophae rhamnoides</i> </scp> L.) Extract in <scp>BT</scp> ‐549 Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer Cells
Gene Expression Profiles Modulated by Lipophilic Sea Buckthorn ( <span> <i>Hippophae rhamnoides</i> </span> L.) Extract in <span>BT</span> ‐549 Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer Cells Open
Triple‐negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive subtype with high heterogeneity, metastasis, and drug resistance, underscoring the need for new therapeutic strategies. Sea buckthorn berries, long used in traditional medicine, are ric…
View article: Stability of Sea Buckthorn, Blackcurrant, Linseed and Olive Oil-In-Water Emulsions against Thermally Induced Oxidation
Stability of Sea Buckthorn, Blackcurrant, Linseed and Olive Oil-In-Water Emulsions against Thermally Induced Oxidation Open
Polyunsaturated lipids are recognized for their health benefit, but their application in food products is often restricted due to their high susceptibility to oxidative degradation. This study investigates how natural oil constituents affe…
View article: Physico-Chemical and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Ozonated Olive Oil Produced with a Medical-Grade Generator for Veterinary Purposes
Physico-Chemical and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Ozonated Olive Oil Produced with a Medical-Grade Generator for Veterinary Purposes Open
The search for broad-spectrum antimicrobial products that do not generate resistance upon multiple applications has led to increased scientific and clinical interest in ozonated oils. The aim of this preliminary study was to evaluate the p…
View article: Distinct In Vitro Effects of Liposomal and Nanostructured Lipid Nanoformulations with Entrapped Acidic and Neutral Doxorubicin on B16-F10 Melanoma and Walker 256 Carcinoma Cells
Distinct In Vitro Effects of Liposomal and Nanostructured Lipid Nanoformulations with Entrapped Acidic and Neutral Doxorubicin on B16-F10 Melanoma and Walker 256 Carcinoma Cells Open
Background: Liposomes and, more recently, structured nanolipid particles have demonstrated effectiveness as carriers for delivering hydrophilic or lipophilic anticancer agents, enhancing their biocompatibility, bioavailability, and sustain…
View article: Color Stability and Antioxidant Capacity of Crataegus monogyna Jacq. Berry Extract Influenced by Different Conditions
Color Stability and Antioxidant Capacity of Crataegus monogyna Jacq. Berry Extract Influenced by Different Conditions Open
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) berry is a horticultural product containing antioxidants and pigments. Its extract can be used as a food dye and antioxidant in food engineering. The aim of present study is to research the effects of differen…
View article: Separation and identification of individual anthocyanins from the petals of some rose cultivars
Separation and identification of individual anthocyanins from the petals of some rose cultivars Open
Rose cultivars represent a source with potential for therapeutical applications due to the high content in bioactive phytochemicals, including phenolic derivatives and lipophilic compounds, such as carotenoids. Anthocyanins, a phenolic sub…
View article: Stability and Bioaccessibility of Carotenoids from Sea Buckthorn Pomace Encapsulated in Alginate Hydrogel Beads
Stability and Bioaccessibility of Carotenoids from Sea Buckthorn Pomace Encapsulated in Alginate Hydrogel Beads Open
Carotenoids, the natural pigments that confer the bright orange color of sea buckthorn berries, are also associated with several health benefits, such as antioxidant activity and skin and eye protection. Due to their lipophilic nature and …
View article: In Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Liposomal Formulations of Sea Buckthorn and Grape Pomace
In Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Liposomal Formulations of Sea Buckthorn and Grape Pomace Open
This study evaluated the impact of the encapsulation of sea buckthorn and grape pomace extracts in liposomal formulations on the retention and release of bioactive compounds and their antioxidant activity. The profile and composition of li…
View article: Compositional Characterization and Bioactive Potential of Two Bee Formulas with the Addition of Natural Oils
Compositional Characterization and Bioactive Potential of Two Bee Formulas with the Addition of Natural Oils Open
Bee products and natural oils are appreciated due to their beneficial effects on health, which are strongly related to several pharmacological and biological activities. The present study aimed to assess the bioactive potential of two bee …
View article: Antioxidant, Enzyme Inhibitory, and Protective Effect of Amelanchier lamarckii Extract
Antioxidant, Enzyme Inhibitory, and Protective Effect of Amelanchier lamarckii Extract Open
The present study aimed to investigate the chemical content of Romanian juneberries (Amelanchier lamarckii), their effect on antioxidant and enzyme inhibition activities, and their bioaccessibility after simulated in-vitro digestion. In Am…
View article: Effect of Bioactive Compounds from Pumpkin Powder on the Quality and Textural Properties of Shortbread Cookies
Effect of Bioactive Compounds from Pumpkin Powder on the Quality and Textural Properties of Shortbread Cookies Open
The problem of food with functional ingredients, characterized by low energy intake and a variety of phytonutrients with biological activity, is one of the concerns of the population. The objectives of this study were to investigate the ef…
View article: Effect of addition of rich sources of lipids on the bioaccessibility of lutein and β-carotene from raw baby spinach leaves
Effect of addition of rich sources of lipids on the bioaccessibility of lutein and β-carotene from raw baby spinach leaves Open
The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of the addition of lipids with different origin and unsaturation degree on the bioaccessibility of major carotenoids from raw baby spinach leaves. The standardized INFOGEST p…
View article: Impact of Arieş River Contaminants on Algae and Plants
Impact of Arieş River Contaminants on Algae and Plants Open
The Arieş River (Western Romania) represents one of the most important affluents of the Mureş River, with great significance in the Mureş Tisza basin. The environmental quality of the Arieş basin is significantly affected by both historic …
View article: Ultrasound- and Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Pectin from Apple Pomace and Its Effect on the Quality of Fruit Bars
Ultrasound- and Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Pectin from Apple Pomace and Its Effect on the Quality of Fruit Bars Open
The article investigates the process of pectin extraction using ultrasonic and microwave techniques from apple pomace generated during juice production in the context of circular bioeconomy. The extraction yield, equivalent mass, content o…
View article: The Bioactive Properties of Carotenoids from Lipophilic Sea buckthorn Extract (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) in Breast Cancer Cell Lines
The Bioactive Properties of Carotenoids from Lipophilic Sea buckthorn Extract (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) in Breast Cancer Cell Lines Open
In women, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer (11.7% of total cases) and the leading cause of cancer death (6.9%) worldwide. Bioactive dietary components such as Sea buckthorn berries are known for their high carotenoid con…
View article: Stabilization of Sunflower Oil with Biologically Active Compounds from Berries
Stabilization of Sunflower Oil with Biologically Active Compounds from Berries Open
Sunflower oil (Helianthus annuus) contains a rich concentration of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are susceptible to rapid oxidative processes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the stabilizing effect of lipophilic extracts from tw…
View article: Effect of Microencapsulated Basil Extract on Cream Cheese Quality and Stability
Effect of Microencapsulated Basil Extract on Cream Cheese Quality and Stability Open
The antimicrobial and antioxidant effects of plant extracts are well known, but their use is limited because they affect the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of products. Encapsulation presents an option to limit or prevent thes…
View article: The Effect of Aromatic Plant Extracts Encapsulated in Alginate on the Bioactivity, Textural Characteristics and Shelf Life of Yogurt
The Effect of Aromatic Plant Extracts Encapsulated in Alginate on the Bioactivity, Textural Characteristics and Shelf Life of Yogurt Open
The article investigated the antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of extracts from two aromatic plants—Satureja hortensis L. (SE) and Rosmarinus officinalis L. (RE), encapsulated in alginate, on—yogurt properties. The encapsulation effic…
View article: Effect of Microencapsulated Basil Extract on Cream Cheese Quality and Stability
Effect of Microencapsulated Basil Extract on Cream Cheese Quality and Stability Open
Cream cheese presents a favorable environment for the growth of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms. The antimicrobial and antioxidant effects of plant extracts are well known, but their use is limited because they affect the physicoche…
View article: Resveratrol: Its Path from Isolation to Therapeutic Action in Eye Diseases
Resveratrol: Its Path from Isolation to Therapeutic Action in Eye Diseases Open
Due to the confirmed therapeutic potential of resveratrol (Rv) for eye diseases, namely its powerful anti-angiogenic and antioxidant effects, this molecule must be studied more deeply. Nowadays, the pharmaceutic and pharmacokinetic availab…
View article: Efficacy of Artemisia annua against Coccidiosis in Broiler Chickens: A Field Trial
Efficacy of Artemisia annua against Coccidiosis in Broiler Chickens: A Field Trial Open
(1) Background: Various studies on artemisinin and its derivatives have shown that Artemisia annua may be of therapeutic interest for different diseases, including chicken coccidiosis. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Artemisia …
View article: Anthocyanins as Key Phytochemicals Acting for the Prevention of Metabolic Diseases: An Overview
Anthocyanins as Key Phytochemicals Acting for the Prevention of Metabolic Diseases: An Overview Open
Anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments present in fruits and vegetables, which render them an extensive range of colors. They have a wide distribution in the human diet, are innocuous, and, based on numerous studies, have supposed prevent…
View article: Phytochemical Profile of Eight Categories of Functional Edible Oils: A Metabolomic Approach Based on Chromatography Coupled with Mass Spectrometry
Phytochemical Profile of Eight Categories of Functional Edible Oils: A Metabolomic Approach Based on Chromatography Coupled with Mass Spectrometry Open
Functional vegetable oils are highly considered not only for their nutritional value, but also for their health benefits. The profile of phytochemicals responsible for their quality is useful also for the identification of possible mislabe…
View article: Comprehensive mineralogical and physicochemical characterization of recent sapropels from Romanian saline lakes for potential use in pelotherapy
Comprehensive mineralogical and physicochemical characterization of recent sapropels from Romanian saline lakes for potential use in pelotherapy Open
In this study we aimed to compare the mineralogical, thermal, physicochemical, and biological characteristics of recent organic carbon-rich sediments (‘sapropels’) from three geographically distant Romanian lakes (Tekirghiol and Amara, SE …
View article: The Influence of Temperature, Storage Conditions, pH, and Ionic Strength on the Antioxidant Activity and Color Parameters of Rowan Berry Extracts
The Influence of Temperature, Storage Conditions, pH, and Ionic Strength on the Antioxidant Activity and Color Parameters of Rowan Berry Extracts Open
Recent trends in the food industry combined with novel methods in agriculture could transform rowan into a valuable raw material with potential technological applications. Thus, the aim of this research was to investigate the content of bi…