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View article: The Role of Omics Technology in Evaluating Plastic Pollution’s Effects on Plants: A Comprehensive Review
The Role of Omics Technology in Evaluating Plastic Pollution’s Effects on Plants: A Comprehensive Review Open
Micro and nano-plastics pose a significant threat to the global environment, affecting agricultural systems, food security, and human health. Some studies indicate that microplastics can induce physiological damage in plants, including oxi…
View article: The Analysis and Risk Assessment of Organic Pollutants in Food Products
The Analysis and Risk Assessment of Organic Pollutants in Food Products Open
Unsustainable development practices have caused significant harm to the world’s ecosystems [...]
View article: Combined Metagenomic and Metabolomic Analysis to Evaluate the Comprehensive Effects of Trichoderma and 6PP on Vineyard Ecosystems
Combined Metagenomic and Metabolomic Analysis to Evaluate the Comprehensive Effects of Trichoderma and 6PP on Vineyard Ecosystems Open
Viticulture is vital to Italy’s agricultural sector, since it significantly contributes to the global wine industry. Microflora and microfauna are considered important factors for soil quality, improving grapevine growth, and promoting res…
View article: Identification of Parasitic Infections by Analyzing Honeybees, Honey, and Pollen Using Droplet Digital RT-PCR
Identification of Parasitic Infections by Analyzing Honeybees, Honey, and Pollen Using Droplet Digital RT-PCR Open
Toxoplasma gondii, Giardia intestinalis, and Cryptosporidium spp. are common pathogens that contaminate water and food. They can pose serious health risks, especially to vulnerable groups like immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women,…
View article: From Harm to Hope: Tackling Microplastics’ Perils with Recycling Innovation
From Harm to Hope: Tackling Microplastics’ Perils with Recycling Innovation Open
This review examines how plastics break down into dangerous pollutants like microplastics, nanoplastics, and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) that can contaminate the environment, make their way into the human food chain, and provoke t…
View article: SPE-HPLC-DAD Dosage of Seven Neonicotinoids in Green Coffee
SPE-HPLC-DAD Dosage of Seven Neonicotinoids in Green Coffee Open
Green coffee is essential in many tropical economies. Its cultivation often necessitates using pesticides that can leave behind residues harmful to human health. To ensure consumer safety, the European Community has set strict maximum resi…
View article: Development and Validation of an HPLC-DAD Method to Determine Alkylphenols in Milk
Development and Validation of an HPLC-DAD Method to Determine Alkylphenols in Milk Open
While providing considerable societal and economic benefits, plastic packaging leads to global pollution and poses health risks. Plastic additives like alkylphenols (APs) can interfere with endocrine functions even at low concentrations. T…
View article: Chemometric Validation of a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Method to Detect Ochratoxin A in Green Coffee
Chemometric Validation of a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Method to Detect Ochratoxin A in Green Coffee Open
Green coffee beans and their derivatives are employed in dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetic formulations owing to their antioxidant properties and secondary metabolites, which may play a role in preventing metabolic syndrom…
View article: Evaluation of two real-time PCR methods to detect Yersinia enterocolitica in bivalve molluscs collected in Campania region
Evaluation of two real-time PCR methods to detect Yersinia enterocolitica in bivalve molluscs collected in Campania region Open
Yersinia enterocolitica (Ye) is a foodborne pathogen isolated from humans, food, animals, and the environment. Yersiniosis is the third most frequently reported foodborne zoonosis in the European Union. Ye species are divided into six biot…
View article: Development and Validation of a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Diode Array Detector Method to Measure Seven Neonicotinoids in Wheat
Development and Validation of a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Diode Array Detector Method to Measure Seven Neonicotinoids in Wheat Open
Neonicotinoids (NEOs), used as insecticides against aphids, whiteflies, lepidopterans, and beetles, have numerous detrimental impacts on human health, including chronic illnesses, cancer, infertility, and birth anomalies. Monitoring the re…
View article: “Edible Beauty”: The Evolution of Environmentally Friendly Cosmetics and Packaging
“Edible Beauty”: The Evolution of Environmentally Friendly Cosmetics and Packaging Open
The cosmetics industry plays a significant role in the global economy and consumer lifestyles. Its dynamic and adaptable characteristics make it a key player worldwide. The cosmetics industry generates enormous profits globally, injecting …
View article: Dietary and Cosmetic Antioxidants
Dietary and Cosmetic Antioxidants Open
Spices, herbs, fruits, whole grains, vegetables, and sea organisms contain antioxidant molecules that can scavenge free radicals and reduce their development, quenching the reactive oxygen and nitrogen species [...]
View article: The In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Argirium SUNc against Most Common Pathogenic and Spoilage Food Bacteria
The In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Argirium SUNc against Most Common Pathogenic and Spoilage Food Bacteria Open
Foodborne diseases are one of the main issues for human health, and antibacterial packaging plays a major role in food security assurance. Silver ultra nanoparticles (Argirium SUNc) are antimicrobial agents that have a wide spectrum of act…
View article: Fucoxanthin: From chemical properties and sources to novel anticancer mechanistic insights and synergistic therapeutic opportunities
Fucoxanthin: From chemical properties and sources to novel anticancer mechanistic insights and synergistic therapeutic opportunities Open
Fucoxanthin (FX) is a carotenoid of marine origin primarily distributed in brown seaweeds and has garnered interest for its antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. Despite its potential, a comprehensive understanding o…
View article: Dolastatins and their analogues present a compelling landscape of potential natural and synthetic anticancer drug candidates
Dolastatins and their analogues present a compelling landscape of potential natural and synthetic anticancer drug candidates Open
Human cancer remains a leading cause of global mortality. Traditional treatment methods, while effective are often associated with substantial side effects, high technical requirements, and considerable expenses. Recently, anticancer pepti…
View article: Validation of an Eco-Friendly Automated Method for the Determination of Glucose and Fructose in Wines
Validation of an Eco-Friendly Automated Method for the Determination of Glucose and Fructose in Wines Open
Fermentable sugar dosage helps oenologists to establish a harvest’s moment and control the fermentation process of the musts. The official analyses recommended for their determination are long, laborious, and must be carried out by special…
View article: Weight Loss Supplements
Weight Loss Supplements Open
Being overweight or obese can predispose people to chronic diseases and metabolic disorders such as cardiovascular illnesses, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer, which are costly public health problems and leading causes of mortalit…
View article: The Potential of Algae in the Nutricosmetic Sector
The Potential of Algae in the Nutricosmetic Sector Open
Seaweeds or algae are marine autotrophic organisms. They produce nutrients (e.g., proteins, carbohydrates, etc.) essential for the survival of living organisms as they participate in biochemical processes and non-nutritive molecules (such …
View article: Validation of a rapid analysis to determine sodium chloride levels in canned tomatoes
Validation of a rapid analysis to determine sodium chloride levels in canned tomatoes Open
The EU food safety policy aims to ensure a high level of safety at all stages of the production and distribution of food products marketed in the ‘EU, whether produced within the Union or imported from third countries. Sodium chloride, nit…
View article: Food Peptides for the Nutricosmetic Industry
Food Peptides for the Nutricosmetic Industry Open
In recent years, numerous reports have described bioactive peptides (biopeptides)/hydrolysates produced from various food sources. Biopeptides are considered interesting for industrial application since they show numerous functional proper…
View article: Coherent or Not? Stressing a Neural Language Model for Discourse Coherence in Multiple Languages
Coherent or Not? Stressing a Neural Language Model for Discourse Coherence in Multiple Languages Open
In this study, we investigate the capability of a Neural Language Model (NLM) to distinguish between coherent and incoherent text, where the latter has been artificially created to gradually undermine local coherence within text. While pre…
View article: Recent Advances in Natural Polyphenol Research
Recent Advances in Natural Polyphenol Research Open
Polyphenols are secondary metabolites produced by plants, which contribute to the plant’s defense against abiotic stress conditions (e.g., UV radiation and precipitation), the aggression of herbivores, and plant pathogens. Epidemiological …
View article: Validation of a rapid test to dose SO<sub>2</sub> in vinegar
Validation of a rapid test to dose SO<sub>2</sub> in vinegar Open
Sulfur dioxide is generally used in wine and vinegar production. It is employed to decrease the bacteria' growth, improve the wines' aroma (since it supports the extraction of polyphenols during maceration), protect the wines from chemica…
View article: An Overview of the Potentialities of Antimicrobial Peptides Derived from Natural Sources
An Overview of the Potentialities of Antimicrobial Peptides Derived from Natural Sources Open
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are constituents of the innate immune system in every kind of living organism. They can act by disrupting the microbial membrane or without affecting membrane stability. Interest in these small peptides stems …
View article: A multidisciplinary approach disclosing unexplored Aflatoxin B1 roles in severe impairment of vitamin D mechanisms of action
A multidisciplinary approach disclosing unexplored Aflatoxin B1 roles in severe impairment of vitamin D mechanisms of action Open
Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), produced by fungi of the genus Aspergillus , is the most toxic and carcinogenic mycotoxin among the classes of aflatoxins. Previous research showed that AFB1 affects vitamin D receptor (VDR) expression. In the present …
View article: The Potential of Dietary Antioxidants
The Potential of Dietary Antioxidants Open
Oxidative stress causes chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer, chronic obstructive pulmonary, and neurodegenerative pathologies. Antioxidant systems defend human cells from free radicals. They act by stopping f…
View article: Parabens Permeation through Biological Membranes: A Comparative Study Using Franz Cell Diffusion System and Biomimetic Liquid Chromatography
Parabens Permeation through Biological Membranes: A Comparative Study Using Franz Cell Diffusion System and Biomimetic Liquid Chromatography Open
Parabens (PBs) are used as preservatives to extend the shelf life of various foodstuffs, and pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations. In this work, the membrane barrier passage potential of a subset of seven parabens, i.e., methyl-, ethyl…
View article: Monitoring of Pollutants Content in Bottled and Tap Drinking Water in Italy
Monitoring of Pollutants Content in Bottled and Tap Drinking Water in Italy Open
The concentration levels of thirteen organic pollutants and selected heavy metals were investigated in 40 plastics bottled and tap water samples. Some of the selected contaminants have an ascertained or suspected endocrine disrupting activ…
View article: Trichoderma Enzymes for Degradation of Aflatoxin B1 and Ochratoxin A
Trichoderma Enzymes for Degradation of Aflatoxin B1 and Ochratoxin A Open
The contamination of agricultural products with mycotoxins causes risks to animal and human health and severe economic losses. Mycotoxicoses can be reduced by preventing fungal infection using chemical and biological approaches. The chemic…
View article: In Vitro Application of Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzymes from Trichoderma Spp. to Improve Feed Utilization by Ruminants
In Vitro Application of Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzymes from Trichoderma Spp. to Improve Feed Utilization by Ruminants Open
Treating ruminant feeds with exogenous fibrolytic enzymes may potentially increase forage cell wall degradability and thus feed efficiency. In nature, fungi biosynthesize lignocellulolytic enzymes that can break down lignocellulosic materi…