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Food Science and Human Wellness
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ISSN 2213-4530 · Tsinghua University Press · 717 articles in the index
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Effects of Rosa roxburghii & edible fungus fermentation broth on immune response and gut microbiota in immunosuppressed mice
With the rise of probiotics fermentation in food industry, fermented foods have attracted worldwide attention. In this study, protective effects of Rosa roxburghii & edible fungus fermentation broth (REFB) on immune function and gut health in Cyclophosphamide induced immunosuppressed mice were…
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Longitudinal Changes in Body Weight of Breastfeeding Mothers in the First Year after Delivery and its Relationship with Human Milk Composition: a Combined Longitudinal and Cross-sectional Cohort Study
Objective: Postpartum weight retention (PPWR) is a common problem among women after childbirth. The main objectives of this study are to understand the changes in body weight of breastfeeding mothers during long-term follow-up and preliminarily explore the relationship between maternal body weight…
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Milk fat globule membrane supplementation protects against β-lactoglobulin-induced food allergy in mice via upregulation of regulatory T cells and enhancement of intestinal barrier in a microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acids manner
Milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), which contains abundant glycoproteins and phospholipids, exerts beneficial effects on intestinal health and immunomodulation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the protective effects and possible underlying mechanisms of MFGM on cow’s milk allergy (CMA) in a…
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Insights into microbiota community dynamics and flavor development mechanism during golden pomfret (Trachinotus ovatus) fermentation based on single-molecule real-time sequencing and molecular networking analysis
Popular fermented golden pomfret (Trachinotus ovatus) is prepared via spontaneous fermentation; however, the mechanisms underlying the regulation of its flavor development remain unclear. This study shows the roles of the complex microbiota and the dynamic changes in microbial community and flavor…
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Effect of different drying methods on the amino acids, α-dicarbonyls and volatile compounds of rape bee pollen
The significant demand for high quality food has motivated us to adopt appropriate processing methods to improve the food nutritional quality and flavors. In this study, the effects of five drying methods, namely, pulsed vacuum drying (PVD), freeze drying (FD), infrared drying (IRD), hot-air drying…
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A review of salivary composition changes induced by fasting and its impact on health
Human saliva is an indispensable fluid that maintains a healthy oral cavity which otherwise can lead to oral diseases (dental caries and periodontitis). In addition, salivary metabolites and microbiome profile provide early detection of systemic diseases such as cancer and obesity. Salivary…
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The interventional effect of Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua polysaccharide on atherosclerosis in mice of different sexes
In the present study, we investigated the intervention effects of a purified Polygonatum cyrtonema polysaccharide (PCP) on high-fat diet (HFD)-induced atherosclerosis in male and female LDLr−/− mice. Results showed that HFD caused severe dyslipidemia, atherosclerotic lesions, oxidative damages and…
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Apigenin ameliorates imiquimod-induced psoriasis in C57BL/6J mice by inactivating STAT3 and NF-κB
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease featured by patches on the skin. It is caused by malfunction of immune cells and keratinocytes with inflammation as one of its key features. Apigenin (API) is a natural flavonoid with anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory properties. Therefore, we…
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Minerals in edible insects: A review of content and potential for sustainable sourcing
In response to the rapid increase in world population and subsequent demands for food, edible insects represent an alternative food source for humans that is rich in proteins, amino acids and minerals. Entomophagy is a tradition in many countries including China and Thailand, and edible insects…
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Comparative evaluation of commercial Douchi by different molds: Biogenic amines, non-volatile and volatile compounds
To provide new insights into the development and utilization of Douchi artificial starters, three common strains (Aspergillus oryzae, Mucor racemosus, and Rhizopus oligosporus) were used to study their influence on the fermentation of Douchi. The results showed that the biogenic amine contents of…
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Effects of alcohol on digestion, absorption and metabolism of sea cucumber saponins in healthy mice
Sea cucumber saponins have attracted more attention in recent years due to biological activities. It is a popular practice to soak sea cucumber in Baijiu at home and being applied to industrial manufacturing in China. However, knowledge of the effect of alcohol on the absorption and metabolism of…
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A dual-RPA based lateral flow strip for sensitive, on-site detection of CP4-EPSPS and Cry1Ab/Ac genes in genetically modified crops
Traditional transgenic detection methods require high test conditions and struggle to be both sensitive and efficient. In this study, a one-tube dual recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) reaction system for CP4-EPSPS and Cry1Ab/Ac was proposed and combined with a lateral flow…
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Three novel umami peptides derived from the alcohol extract of the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas): Identification, characterizations and interactions with T1R1/T1R3 taste receptors
Oyster (Crassostrea gigas), the main ingredient of oyster sauce, has a strong umami taste. In this study, three potential umami peptides, FLNQDEEAR (FR-9), FNKEE (FE-5), and EEFLK (EK-5), were identified and screened from the alcoholic extracts of the oyster using nano-HPLC-MS/MS analysis…
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One stone two birds: electrochemical and colorimetric dual-mode biosensor based on copper peroxide/covalent organic framework nanocomposite for ultrasensentive norovirus detection
Norovirus (NoV) is regarded as one of the most common causes of foodborne diarrhea in the world. It is urgent to identify the pathogenic microorganism of the diarrhea in short time. In this work, we developed an electrochemical and colorimetric dual-mode detection for NoV based on the excellent…
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Hypoglycemic mechanism of Tegillarca granosa polysaccharides on type 2 diabetic mice by altering gut microbiota and regulating the PI3K-akt signaling pathwaye
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a complex metabolic disease threatening human health. We investigated the effects of Tegillarca granosa polysaccharide (TGP) and determined its potential mechanisms in a mouse model of T2DM established through a high-fat diet and streptozotocin. TGP (5.1 × 103 Da)…
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Influence of nitrogen status on fermentation performances of non-Saccharomyces yeasts: a review
Nitrogen, one of the most crucial nutrients present in grapes and musts, plays a key role in yeast activities during alcoholic fermentation. Such influences are imposed on yeast growth and fermentation performances including the formation of secondary metabolites. Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the main…
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A food-grade and senescent cell-targeted fisetin delivery system based on whey protein isolate-galactooligosaccharides Maillard conjugate
Cellular senescence is the results of aging and age-related diseases, and the development of anti-aging methods may improve health and extend longevity. The natural flavonol fisetin has been shown to antagonize senescence in vitro and increases longevity in vivo, but has poor water solubility and…
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Epicatechin attenuates lead (Pb)-induced cognitive impairment in mice: regulation on Nrf2 signaling pathway, and interference on the interaction between Pb with albumin
Epicatechin (EC) was used in this study to antagonize the cognitive dysfunction caused by lead (Pb) exposure in mice. Eight-week-old male Kunming mice were treated with PbCl2 (20 mg/kg) and/or EC (50 mg/kg) by gavage administration for 4 weeks. Morris water maze test showed that EC could improve…
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The role of a novel antibacterial substance,cyclic opine-producing Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LS8 in ameliorating ulcerative colitis:a fecal microbiota transplantation study
Intestinal microbiota imbalance may worsen the progression of ulcerative colitis (UC). Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LS8 (LR) has the potential ability to regulate microbiota through producing a novel antibacterial substance, cyclic opine: cycloalanopine. This study aimed to investigate whether LR…
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Protective effects of oleic acid and polyphenols in extra virgin olive oil on cardiovascular diseases
The Mediterranean diet has long been recognized as one of the most effective ways to prevent and improve cardiovascular disease. Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is the typical sources of fat in the Mediterranean diet which have been shown to have noteworthy nutritional value and positive impact on…