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View article: Herbal extract fermented with inherent microbiota improves intestinal health by exerting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in vitro and in vivo
Herbal extract fermented with inherent microbiota improves intestinal health by exerting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in vitro and in vivo Open
Background Maintaining intestinal health is crucial for the overall well-being and productivity of livestock, as it impacts nutrient absorption, immune function, and disease resistance. Oxidative stress and inflammation are key threats to …
View article: Enhanced in-vitro bioavailability of curcumin, lutein and isoflavones through interaction with spearmint (Mentha spicata) via its bioactive component (R)-(−)-carvone
Enhanced in-vitro bioavailability of curcumin, lutein and isoflavones through interaction with spearmint (Mentha spicata) via its bioactive component (R)-(−)-carvone Open
Numerous dietary phytochemicals such as curcumin, lutein and isoflavones are associated with health beneficial activities, however their application is often limited by their low bioavailability. Therefore, bioenhancers represent a feasibl…
View article: Identification of Oxidative-Stress-Reducing Plant Extracts from a Novel Extract Library—Comparative Analysis of Cell-Free and Cell-Based In Vitro Assays to Quantitate Antioxidant Activity
Identification of Oxidative-Stress-Reducing Plant Extracts from a Novel Extract Library—Comparative Analysis of Cell-Free and Cell-Based In Vitro Assays to Quantitate Antioxidant Activity Open
Numerous underexplored plant species are believed to possess considerable potential in combating oxidative stress and its associated health impacts, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive methodological screening approach to assess their…
View article: Extracts Prepared from Feed Supplements Containing Wood Lignans Improve Intestinal Health by Strengthening Barrier Integrity and Reducing Inflammation
Extracts Prepared from Feed Supplements Containing Wood Lignans Improve Intestinal Health by Strengthening Barrier Integrity and Reducing Inflammation Open
Lignans are known to exhibit a broad spectrum of biological activities, indicating their potential as constituents of feed supplements. This study investigated two extracts derived from the feed supplements ‘ROI’ and ‘Protect’—which contai…
View article: Fluorescence microscopy-based quantitation of GLUT4 translocation
Fluorescence microscopy-based quantitation of GLUT4 translocation Open
Postprandial insulin-stimulated glucose uptake into target tissue is crucial for the maintenance of normal blood glucose homeostasis. This step is rate-limited by the number of facilitative glucose transporters type 4 (GLUT4) present in th…
View article: Immunomodulatory Activities of Selected Essential Oils
Immunomodulatory Activities of Selected Essential Oils Open
Recently, the application of herbal medicine for the prevention and treatment of diseases has gained increasing attention. Essential oils (EOs) are generally known to exert various pharmacological effects, such as antiallergic, anticancer,…