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View article: Mass Spectrometry-Based Proteomics for Seafood Allergen Detection and Quantification: Current Trends and Technological Frontiers
Mass Spectrometry-Based Proteomics for Seafood Allergen Detection and Quantification: Current Trends and Technological Frontiers Open
Food allergy is a growing global health concern, with seafood representing one of the most significant sources of allergic reactions. The primary allergens responsible for fish and shellfish allergies are β-parvalbumins and tropomyosin, re…
View article: MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry Characterization of Culturable Microbiota Associated with the Skin of Amphibians from the Southern Andes Mountains of Ecuador
MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry Characterization of Culturable Microbiota Associated with the Skin of Amphibians from the Southern Andes Mountains of Ecuador Open
Ecuador is recognized for having a high diversity of anuran species, which are distributed mainly south of the Andes mountains. However, due to their geographic location and accessibility, there are few studies related to the culturable mi…
View article: Characterization of culturable microbiota associated with the skin of amphibians (Anura) in the southern Andes Mountains of Ecuador
Characterization of culturable microbiota associated with the skin of amphibians (Anura) in the southern Andes Mountains of Ecuador Open
Ecuador is recognized for having a high diversity of anuran spp., which are distributed mainly south of the Andes mountains. However, due to its geographic location and accessibility, there are few studies related to these amphibians. The …
View article: Extensive shotgun proteomic analysis of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serotypes from chicken meat: Insights into virulence, food quality and safety
Extensive shotgun proteomic analysis of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serotypes from chicken meat: Insights into virulence, food quality and safety Open
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View article: Exploring the exoproteome of the parasitic nematode Anisakis simplex (s. s.) and its impact on the human host – an in vitro cross-talk proteomic approach
Exploring the exoproteome of the parasitic nematode Anisakis simplex (s. s.) and its impact on the human host – an in vitro cross-talk proteomic approach Open
Introduction Anisakis simplex sensu stricto (s. s.) is one of the most widespread parasitic nematodes of marine organisms, with humans as accidental hosts. While many studies have explored nematode biology and host interactions, the role o…
View article: Lipopolysaccharide affects metabolic processes and energy homeostasis in the corpus luteum
Lipopolysaccharide affects metabolic processes and energy homeostasis in the corpus luteum Open
Introduction Chronic inflammation caused by Escherichia coli infections has a significant negative impact on the reproductive system and impairs fertility. The corpus luteum (CL) plays a central role not only in regulating the ovary cycle,…
View article: ZenoSWATH DIA proteomics and clustering analysis of the effect of cysteamine at the cellular level in cystinotic fibroblasts
ZenoSWATH DIA proteomics and clustering analysis of the effect of cysteamine at the cellular level in cystinotic fibroblasts Open
Cysteamine, an aminothiol, is the only available treatment for cystinosis, an incurable metabolic recessive disease characterized by detrimental symptoms at the renal, ocular, and muscular levels. Cystinosis is due to mutations in the CTNS…
View article: Decoding Octopus Skin Mucus: Impact of Aquarium-Maintenance and Senescence on the Proteome Profile of the Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris)
Decoding Octopus Skin Mucus: Impact of Aquarium-Maintenance and Senescence on the Proteome Profile of the Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) Open
The common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) is an excellent candidate for aquaculture diversification, due to its biological traits and high market demand. To ensure a high-quality product while maintaining welfare in captive environments, it is…
View article: Marine Bioactive Compounds with Functional Role in Immunity and Food Allergy
Marine Bioactive Compounds with Functional Role in Immunity and Food Allergy Open
Food allergy, referred to as the atypical physiological overreaction of the immune system after exposure to specific food components, is considered one of the major concerns in food safety. The prevalence of this emerging worldwide problem…
View article: High-Resolution Comparative and Quantitative Proteomics of Biogenic-Amine-Producing Bacteria and Virulence Factors Present in Seafood
High-Resolution Comparative and Quantitative Proteomics of Biogenic-Amine-Producing Bacteria and Virulence Factors Present in Seafood Open
The presence of biogenic amines (histamine, tyramine, putrescine, and cadaverine) in seafood is a significant concern for food safety. This review describes for the first time a shotgun quantitative proteomics strategy to evaluate and comp…
View article: Au@Ag Core–Shell Nanoparticles for Colorimetric and Surface-Enhanced Raman-Scattering-Based Multiplex Competitive Lateral Flow Immunoassay for the Simultaneous Detection of Histamine and Parvalbumin in Fish
Au@Ag Core–Shell Nanoparticles for Colorimetric and Surface-Enhanced Raman-Scattering-Based Multiplex Competitive Lateral Flow Immunoassay for the Simultaneous Detection of Histamine and Parvalbumin in Fish Open
Foodborne allergies and illnesses represent a major global health concern. In particular, fish can trigger life-threatening food allergic reactions and poisoning effects, mainly caused by the ingestion of parvalbumin toxin. Additionally, p…
View article: Food Safety—Transcriptomics and Proteomics
Food Safety—Transcriptomics and Proteomics Open
Food safety is a critical aspect of public health and involves the handling, preparation, and storage of food to avoid contamination and foodborne illnesses [...]
View article: Immunomodulatory effect of marine lipids on food allergy
Immunomodulatory effect of marine lipids on food allergy Open
Seafood is highly enriched in n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LCPUFAs), particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5 n-3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6 n-3), in contrast to the ultra-processed foods included in the m…
View article: Shotgun Proteomics Analysis, Functional Networks, and Peptide Biomarkers for Seafood-Originating Biogenic-Amine-Producing Bacteria
Shotgun Proteomics Analysis, Functional Networks, and Peptide Biomarkers for Seafood-Originating Biogenic-Amine-Producing Bacteria Open
Biogenic amine-producing bacteria are responsible for the production of basic nitrogenous compounds (histamine, cadaverine, tyramine, and putrescine) following the spoilage of food due to microorganisms. In this study, we adopted a shotgun…
View article: Identifying Natural Bioactive Peptides from the Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris Cuvier, 1797) Skin Mucus By-Products Using Proteogenomic Analysis
Identifying Natural Bioactive Peptides from the Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris Cuvier, 1797) Skin Mucus By-Products Using Proteogenomic Analysis Open
The common octopus is a cephalopod species subject to active fisheries, with great potential in the aquaculture and food industry, and which serves as a model species for biomedical and behavioral studies. The analysis of the skin mucus al…
View article: Insights into Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) Ink Proteome and Bioactive Peptides Using Proteomic Approaches
Insights into Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) Ink Proteome and Bioactive Peptides Using Proteomic Approaches Open
The common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) is nowadays the most demanded cephalopod species for human consumption. This species was also postulated for aquaculture diversification to supply its increasing demand in the market worldwide, which o…
View article: Gut Microbiome Proteomics in Food Allergies
Gut Microbiome Proteomics in Food Allergies Open
Food allergies (FA) have dramatically increased in recent years, particularly in developed countries. It is currently well-established that food tolerance requires the strict maintenance of a specific microbial consortium in the gastrointe…
View article: The Role of the Gallbladder, the Intestinal Barrier and the Gut Microbiota in the Development of Food Allergies and Other Disorders
The Role of the Gallbladder, the Intestinal Barrier and the Gut Microbiota in the Development of Food Allergies and Other Disorders Open
The microbiota present in the gastrointestinal tract is involved in the development or prevention of food allergies and autoimmune disorders; these bacteria can enter the gallbladder and, depending on the species involved, can either be be…
View article: Rapid Proteomic Characterization of Bacteriocin-Producing Enterococcus faecium Strains from Foodstuffs
Rapid Proteomic Characterization of Bacteriocin-Producing Enterococcus faecium Strains from Foodstuffs Open
Enterococcus belongs to a group of microorganisms known as lactic acid bacteria (LAB), which constitute a broad heterogeneous group of generally food-grade microorganisms historically used in food preservation. Enterococci live as commensa…
View article: Proteomics Characterization of Food-Derived Bioactive Peptides with Anti-Allergic and Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Proteomics Characterization of Food-Derived Bioactive Peptides with Anti-Allergic and Anti-Inflammatory Properties Open
Bioactive peptides are found in foods and dietary supplements and are responsible for health benefits with applications in human and animal medicine. The health benefits include antihypertensive, antimicrobial, antithrombotic, immunomodula…
View article: Proteomic Characterization of Virulence Factors and Related Proteins in Enterococcus Strains from Dairy and Fermented Food Products
Proteomic Characterization of Virulence Factors and Related Proteins in Enterococcus Strains from Dairy and Fermented Food Products Open
Enterococcus species are Gram-positive bacteria that are normal gastrointestinal tract inhabitants that play a beneficial role in the dairy and meat industry. However, Enterococcus species are also the causative agents of health care-assoc…