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View article: Nutritional and Biochemical Assessment of Edible Fruits From Angola's Native Flora
Nutritional and Biochemical Assessment of Edible Fruits From Angola's Native Flora Open
Angola's native flora hides a wealth of underexplored edible fruits with significant nutritional and bioactive potential. This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of the physicochemical and bioactive potential of some less explored e…
View article: Innovative fortified kale soup formulation designed for the elderly
Innovative fortified kale soup formulation designed for the elderly Open
View article: ANSIEDADE QUALIDADE DE VIDA NO TRABALHO NA CONTEMPORANEIDADE: DESAFIOS E SOLUÇÕES PARA OS PROFISSIONAIS
ANSIEDADE QUALIDADE DE VIDA NO TRABALHO NA CONTEMPORANEIDADE: DESAFIOS E SOLUÇÕES PARA OS PROFISSIONAIS Open
A pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar a relação entre ansiedade e qualidade de vida no trabalho na contemporaneidade, identificando desafios enfrentados pelos profissionais e possíveis soluções para minimizar os impactos dessa condição. F…
View article: “Mannose glycans as key players in trained immunity: A novel anti-tumoral catalyst”
“Mannose glycans as key players in trained immunity: A novel anti-tumoral catalyst” Open
Cell wall glycans isolated from microorganisms are long known to provoke strong immune responses piloted by innate immune cell populations, including monocytes, in the context of Trained Immunity (TI). However, the contribution of yeast-de…
View article: Exploring the Biochemical Profile of Beta vulgaris L.: A Comparative Study of Beetroots and Swiss Chard
Exploring the Biochemical Profile of Beta vulgaris L.: A Comparative Study of Beetroots and Swiss Chard Open
In this study, leaves and roots from three beetroot cultivars (cv. Albina Vereduna (white roots), cv. Burpee’s Golden (golden roots), and cv. Pablo F1 (red roots)), as well as Swiss chard leaves (also known as “rhubarb chard”, or Beta vulg…
View article: Exploring the potential of underrated yet versatile crop Lunaria annua L.: New insights into honesty plant
Exploring the potential of underrated yet versatile crop Lunaria annua L.: New insights into honesty plant Open
Lunaria annua is an underexplored crop with promising potential for use in various industries: food, oil etc. It grows rapidly, has low maintenance and high resistance to pathogens, which makes it a promising crop for sustainable cu…
View article: Perfil epidemiológico de vítimas de queimaduras admitidas em um hospital de pronto socorro: Um estudo retrospectivo transversal
Perfil epidemiológico de vítimas de queimaduras admitidas em um hospital de pronto socorro: Um estudo retrospectivo transversal Open
View article: Bioactivities of Waste Cork and Phloem Fractions of Quercus cerris Bark
Bioactivities of Waste Cork and Phloem Fractions of Quercus cerris Bark Open
Recently, more and more researchers have begun to consider using waste bark fractions to produce value-added biochemicals and materials, as well as for energy production. Extraction is often the first operation in biomass biorefineries. He…
View article: Biochemical Composition of Pumpkin Seeds and Seed By-Products
Biochemical Composition of Pumpkin Seeds and Seed By-Products Open
The goal of the current work was to assess the nutritional profile and phytochemical properties of cucurbit (Cucurbita maxima L.) seeds, seed oils and oil extraction by-products (e.g., seed-cakes). Our results suggest a high nutritional va…
View article: How Does Domestic Cooking Affect the Biochemical Properties of Wild Edible Greens of the Asteraceae Family?
How Does Domestic Cooking Affect the Biochemical Properties of Wild Edible Greens of the Asteraceae Family? Open
Wild edible greens are a key ingredient of the so-called Mediterranean diet and they are commonly used in various local dishes in their raw or processed form. Domestic processing of edible greens may affect their nutritional value and chem…
View article: “Glycans in Trained Immunity: Educators of innate immune memory in homeostasis and disease”
“Glycans in Trained Immunity: Educators of innate immune memory in homeostasis and disease” Open
View article: Pine Nutshells and Their Biochars as Sources of Chemicals, Fuels, Activated Carbons, and Electrode Materials
Pine Nutshells and Their Biochars as Sources of Chemicals, Fuels, Activated Carbons, and Electrode Materials Open
Pine nutshells (PNSs) are lignocellulosic waste materials with limited use in domestic heating. However, a biorefinery approach may be applied to fractionate PNSs and produce chemicals, materials, and improved solid fuels. In this study, w…
View article: Exploring the Bioactive Properties of Hydroethanolic Cork Extracts of Quercus cerris and Quercus suber
Exploring the Bioactive Properties of Hydroethanolic Cork Extracts of Quercus cerris and Quercus suber Open
The bioactive properties of underutilized corks such as Quercus cerris cork and planted Quercus suber cork in the Eastern Mediterranean are not well-known but are crucial in developing lignocellulosic biorefineries. To assess their biologi…
View article: Determination of Carbohydrate Composition in Lentils Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
Determination of Carbohydrate Composition in Lentils Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Open
Carbohydrates are the main components of lentils, accounting for more than 60% of their composition. Their content is influenced by genetic factors, with different contents depending on the variety. These compounds have not only been linke…
View article: Chemical and Bioactive Properties of Red Rice with Potential Pharmaceutical Use
Chemical and Bioactive Properties of Red Rice with Potential Pharmaceutical Use Open
Red rice has been proposed as a super-food. Accordingly, the nutritional properties (AOAC), as well as its chemical composition, including sugars (HPLC-RI), organic acids (UFLC-PDA), tocopherols (HPLD-FD), and phenolic compounds (LC-DAD-ES…
View article: Phytochemical and bioactive potentials of African Annonaceae species
Phytochemical and bioactive potentials of African Annonaceae species Open
View article: Food from the Wild—Roles and Values of Wild Edible Plants and Fungi
Food from the Wild—Roles and Values of Wild Edible Plants and Fungi Open
Humans have used a multitude of wild species of plants, fungi, and animals for food and medicinal purposes [...]
View article: Writing and Translating within Iberian Literatures
Writing and Translating within Iberian Literatures Open
View article: Biochemical Characterization and Fuel Properties of Endemic Taurus Flowering Ash (Fraxinus ornus subsp. cilicica) Bark from Turkey
Biochemical Characterization and Fuel Properties of Endemic Taurus Flowering Ash (Fraxinus ornus subsp. cilicica) Bark from Turkey Open
Taurus flowering ash (Fraxinus ornus subsp. cilicica) is an endemic tree species in Turkey. The bark of the species was characterized for summative chemical composition, the monomeric composition of polysaccharides, phenolic content, in vi…
View article: Nutritional, chemical, and antioxidant screening of selected varieties of lentils (<scp><i>Lens culinaris</i></scp> spp.) from organic and conventional agriculture
Nutritional, chemical, and antioxidant screening of selected varieties of lentils (<span><i>Lens culinaris</i></span> spp.) from organic and conventional agriculture Open
BACKGROUND Lentils are an ancient legume established worldwide for direct consumption and with great potential for application in food processing. In addition, it is a sustainable crop owing to its ability to scavenge nitrogen and carbon, …
View article: Combined Effect of Biostimulants and Mineral Fertilizers on Crop Performance and Fruit Quality of Watermelon Plants
Combined Effect of Biostimulants and Mineral Fertilizers on Crop Performance and Fruit Quality of Watermelon Plants Open
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the possible effects of two different biostimulant formulations at different application regimes and combined or not with mineral fertilizers (e.g., W1–W8, including the control treatment (no fo…
View article: Effects of regulated deficit irrigation and foliar kaolin application on quality parameters of almond [<scp><i>Prunus dulcis</i></scp> (Mill.) D.A. Webb]
Effects of regulated deficit irrigation and foliar kaolin application on quality parameters of almond [<span><i>Prunus dulcis</i></span> (Mill.) D.A. Webb] Open
Background Water stress during the growing season of the almond tree is the factor that most limits its yield. Different strategies have been studied in recent years to reduce its negative effects, such as deficit irrigation and the applic…
View article: Data from Glycans as Immune Checkpoints: Removal of Branched N-glycans Enhances Immune Recognition Preventing Cancer Progression
Data from Glycans as Immune Checkpoints: Removal of Branched N-glycans Enhances Immune Recognition Preventing Cancer Progression Open
Tumor growth is accompanied with dramatic changes in the cellular glycome, such as the aberrant expression of complex branched N-glycans. However, the role of this protumoral N-glycan in immune evasion and whether its removal contributes t…
View article: Data from Glycans as Immune Checkpoints: Removal of Branched N-glycans Enhances Immune Recognition Preventing Cancer Progression
Data from Glycans as Immune Checkpoints: Removal of Branched N-glycans Enhances Immune Recognition Preventing Cancer Progression Open
Tumor growth is accompanied with dramatic changes in the cellular glycome, such as the aberrant expression of complex branched N-glycans. However, the role of this protumoral N-glycan in immune evasion and whether its removal contributes t…
View article: Supplementary Figures from Glycans as Immune Checkpoints: Removal of Branched N-glycans Enhances Immune Recognition Preventing Cancer Progression
Supplementary Figures from Glycans as Immune Checkpoints: Removal of Branched N-glycans Enhances Immune Recognition Preventing Cancer Progression Open
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View article: Supplementary Figures from Glycans as Immune Checkpoints: Removal of Branched N-glycans Enhances Immune Recognition Preventing Cancer Progression
Supplementary Figures from Glycans as Immune Checkpoints: Removal of Branched N-glycans Enhances Immune Recognition Preventing Cancer Progression Open
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View article: Nutritional, chemical and antioxidant evaluation of Armuña lentil (Lens culinaris spp): Influence of season and soil
Nutritional, chemical and antioxidant evaluation of Armuña lentil (Lens culinaris spp): Influence of season and soil Open
View article: The In Vitro Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion Affects the Bioaccessibility and Bioactivity of Beta vulgaris Constituents
The In Vitro Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion Affects the Bioaccessibility and Bioactivity of Beta vulgaris Constituents Open
Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) is an important root vegetable crop and a valuable food source of micronutrients and bioactive constituents. In this study, the bioaccessibility of minerals, organic acids, and betacyanins in beetroot powder dur…
View article: A Comparative Study of Lactarius Mushrooms: Chemical Characterization, Antibacterial, Antibiofilm, Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activity
A Comparative Study of Lactarius Mushrooms: Chemical Characterization, Antibacterial, Antibiofilm, Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activity Open
Mushrooms are valued worldwide for their nutritional, organoleptic and chemical properties. The aim of this study was to determine the chemical composition (free sugars, organic acids, fatty acids, tocopherols and phenolic compounds) and b…
View article: Chemical Composition and Biological Activity of Commelina erecta: An Edible Wild Plant Consumed in Brazil
Chemical Composition and Biological Activity of Commelina erecta: An Edible Wild Plant Consumed in Brazil Open
In recent years, the interest in products of natural origin has boosted the exploitation and use of plants as food and sources of bioactive compounds, especially wild plants widely used in different cultures for several purposes. Commelina…