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In vitro study of the blood–brain barrier transport of bioactives from Mediterranean foods Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Marta Gallardo-Fernandez, Ana Rita Garcia, Ruth Hornedo-Ortega, Ana M. Troncoso, M. Carmen Garcia-Parrilla, M. Alexandra Brito
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Fasting mimicking diet extends lifespan, improves intestinal and cognitional health Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Qingyi Wang, Jilei Xu, Man Luo, Yao Jiang, Yanrou Gu, Qiwen Wang, Jiamin He, Yong Sun, Yifeng Lin, Lijun Feng, Shujie Chen, Tongyao Hou
Caloric restriction is an effective means of extending a healthy lifespan. Fasting mimicking diet (FMD) is a rising pattern of caloric restriction. We found that FMD significantly prolonged the lifespan in prematurely aging mice. In naturally aging mice, FMD improved cognitional and intestinal health. Through a series of behavioral experiments, we found that FMD relieved anxiety and enhanced cognition
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Cordyceps sinensis accelerates stem cell recruitment to human skeletal muscle after exercise Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Luthfia Dewi, Yu-Chieh - Liao, Wei-Horng Jean, Kuo-Chin Huang, Andrew - Nicholls, Lifan - Lai, Chih-Yang Huang, Liang-Kung - Chen, Chia-Hua Kuo
Cordyceps sinensis is a parasitic fungus known to induce immune responses. The impact of Cordyceps supplementation on stem cell homing and expansion to human skeletal muscle after exercise remains unexplored. In this study, we examined how pre-exercise Cordyceps supplementation influences cell infiltration, CD34+ cell recruitment, and Pax7+ cell expansion in human skeletal muscle after high-intensity
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The association between raw garlic consumption and risk of depressive symptoms: the TCLSIH Cohort study Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Yaxiao Wang, Jiaoyang Li, LI Li, Shengxin Quan, Ge Meng, Yeqing Gu, Qing Zhang, Li Liu, Hongmei Wu, Sizhen Lai, Yinxiao Chen, Tongfeng Liu, Shaomei Sun, Xing Wang, Qiyu Jia, Kun Song, Kaijun Niu
Background:Garlic has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular improvement and other beneficial effects on human health. However, few studies have evaluated the association of garlic intake with the risk of depressive symptoms. The aim of this prospective cohort was to examine the association between the frequency of raw garlic consumption and depressive symptoms in the general adult population
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Correction: Mechanisms of the ethanol extract of Gelidium amansii for slow aging in high-fat male Drosophila by metabolomic analysis Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Yushi Chen, Qisheng Wang, Haitao Luo, Shanggui Deng, Yongqi Tian, Shaoyun Wang
Correction for ‘Mechanisms of the ethanol extract of Gelidium amansii for slow aging in high-fat male Drosophila by metabolomic analysis’ by Yushi Chen et al., Food Funct., 2022, 13, 10110–10120, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2FO02116A.
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Characterisation and beneficial effects of a Lupinus angustifolius protein hydrolysate obtained by immobilisation of the enzyme alcalase® Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Guillermo Santos-Sánchez, Ivan Cruz-Chamorro, José Carlos Márquez-López, Justo Pedroche, Ana Isabel Álvarez-López, María del Carmen Millán-Linares, Patricia Judith Lardone, Antonio Carrillo-Vico
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Peanuts Supplementation Affects Compositions and Functions of Gut Microbiome in Ugandan Children Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Jia-Sheng Wang, Kathy Xue, Zilin Li, John Ssempebwa, Geofrey Musinguzi, Gakenia Wamuyu-Maina, Jamie Rhoads, Dave Hoisington, Lili Tang
Childhood malnutrition remains a serious global health concern, particularly in low-income nations like Uganda. This study investigated the impact of peanut supplementation on compositions and functions of gut microbiome with nutritional improvement. School children aged 6-9 years from four rural communities were recruited, with half receiving roasted peanut snacks while the other half served as controls
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Restorative effects of (+)-epicatechin in a rodent model of aging induced muscle atrophy: underlying mechanisms Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Israel Ramirez-Sanchez, Viridiana Navarrete-Yañez, Lucia Ramirez, Leonor Galera, Enrique Mendez-Bolaina, Veronica Najera, Guillermo Ceballos, Francisco Villarreal
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Bifidobacterium longum GL001 alleviates rat intestinal ischemia–reperfusion injury by modulating gut microbiota composition and intestinal tissue metabolism Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Jilang Tang, Mingchao Zhao, Xue Miao, Hong Chen, Binger Zhao, Yingying Wang, Yingchao Guo, Tiantian Wang, Xin Cheng, Hongri Ruan, Jiantao Zhang
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Effects of quercetin on the DNA methylation pattern in tumor therapy: an updated review Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Qin Wang, Chen Ma, Nan Wang, Huixian Mao
Quercetin is a unique bioactive flavonoid, which is an excellent antioxidant and has anti-tumor effects by regulating different tumor-related processes like proliferation, apoptosis, invasion, and spread. The latest investigation reveals quercetin may have the capability to influence DNA methylation modification, one of the primary factors in the development of tumors. Despite the fact that quercetin
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Ameliorative effect of bound polyphenols in mung bean coat dietary fiber on DSS-induced ulcerative colitis in mice: the intestinal barrier and intestinal flora Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Tianxiang Ao, Hairong Huang, Bing Zheng, Yi Chen, Jianhua Xie, Xiaobo Hu, Qiang Yu
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Tropical postbiotics alleviate the disorders in the gut microbiota and kidney damage induced by ochratoxin A exposure Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Shuaiming Jiang, Lingwei Du, Qian Zhao, Shunyong Su, Shi Huang, Jiachao Zhang
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Maillard-type glycated collagen with alginate oligosaccharide suppresses inflammation and oxidative stress by attenuating the expression of LPS receptors Tlr4 and Cd14 in macrophages Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Boxue Yang, Wenzhao Li, Hiroki Saeki, Yutaka Shimizu, Ga-Hyun Joe
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Stored white tea ameliorates DSS-induced ulcerative colitis in mice by modulating the composition of the gut microbiota and intestinal metabolites Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Zhiyuan Lin, Weidong Dai, Shanshan Hu, Dan Chen, Han Yan, Liang Zeng, Zhi Lin
Changes in the chemical composition of white tea during storage have been studied extensively; however, whether such chemical impact the efficacy of white tea in ameliorating colitis remains unclear. In this study, we compared the effects of new (2021 WP) and 10-year-old (2011 WP) white tea on 3% dextrose sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced ulcerative colitis in mice by gavaging mice with the extracts at
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Changes in structure, physicochemical and functional properties, and in vitro fecal fermentation characteristics of barley dietary fiber fermented by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum dy-1 Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Xiang Xiao, Xiaodong Li, Juan Bai, Songtao Fan, Maria Daglia, Jiaying Li, Yiwei Ding, Yanshun Zhang, Yansheng Zhao
Fermentation is an effective method for improving the nutritional quality and functional characteristics of grains. This study investigated changes in the structural, physicochemical, and functional properties of fermented barley dietary fiber (FBDF) exerted by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum dy-1 (Lp. plantarum dy-1) as well as its in vitro fecal fermentation characteristics. Lp. plantarum dy-1 fermentation
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Molecular Networking Guided Investigation of The Secondary Metabolome of Four Morus Species and Their in Vivo Neuroprotective Potential for The Mitigation of Alzheimer’s Disease Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Nesrine Hegazi, Tarik A Mohamed, Abeer Salama, Ahmed Hamed, Hamada Saad, Ibrahim A. Saleh, Eman H Reda, Ahmed Elsayed, Mahmoud A. A. Ibrahim, Paul W Pare, Thomas Efferth, Mohamed-Elamir F. Hegazy
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a fatal age-related neurodegenerative condition with a multifactorial etiology contributing to 70% of dementia globally. The search for a multi-target agent to hit different targets involved in the pathogenesis of AD is crucial. In the present study, the neuroprotective effects of four Morus extracts were assessed in LPS-induced AD in mice. Among the studied species, M.
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Tryptophan Metabolites Relieve Intestinal Candida Albicans Infection by Altering the Gut Microbiota to Reduce IL-22 Release from Group 3 Innate Lymphoid Cells of the Colon Lamina Propria Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Ziyao Peng, Jiali Zhang, Meng Zhang, Liping Yin, Ziyang Zhou, Cuiting Lv, Zetian Wang, Jianguo Tang
Invasive candidiasis may be caused by Candida albicans (C. albicans) colonization of the intestinal tract. Therefore, preventing intestinal damage caused by C. albicans infection and protecting intestinal barrier function have become an important problem to be solved. Integrated analyses of microbiome with metabolome revealed a remarkable shift of gut microbiota and tryptophan metabolites, kynurenic
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Aflatoxin B1 exposure causes splenic pyroptosis by disturbing the gut microbiota-immune axis Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Huodai Chen, Lin Ye, Yurun Wang, Jiahong Chen, Jie Wang, Xueling Li, Hongtao Lei, Yunle Liu
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Se-Methylselenocysteine Ameliorates Mitochondrial Function by Targeting both Mitophagy and Autophagy in the Model of Alzheimer's Mice Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Yongli Xie, Xiaoshan Ke, Zhencong Ye, Xuexia Li, Zetao Chen, Jiantao Liu, Ziyi Wu, Qiong Liu, Xiubo Du
Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) exerts tremendous pressure on families and society due to its unknown etiology and lack of effective treatment options. Our previous study had shown that Se-Methylselenocysteine (SMC) improved the cognition and synaptic plasticity of triple-transgenic AD (3 × Tg-AD) mice and alleviated the related pathological indicators. We are dedicated to investigating the therapeutic
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New Neuroprotective Derivatives of Cinnamic Acid by Biotransformation Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Hadeer Elkharsawy, Ramadan A. El-Domany, Amira Mira, Amal F. Soliman, Mohamed A. Sabry, Saleh El-sharkawy
Abstract: Microbial transformation is extensively utilized to generate new metabolites in bulk amounts with more specificity and improved activity. As cinnamic acid was reported to exhibit several important pharmacological properties, microbial transformation was used to obtain new derivatives with enhanced biological activities. Manipulating the 2-stage fermentation protocol of biotransformation,
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Extraction, purification, structural modification, activities and application of polysaccharides from different parts of mulberry Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Huilin Wang, Gangliang Huang
The mulberry plant is a member of the Moraceae family and belongs to the Morus genus. Its entire body is a treasure, with mulberries, mulberry leaves, and mulberry branches all suitable for medicinal use. The main active ingredient in mulberries is mulberry polysaccharide. Studies have shown that polysaccharides from different parts of the mulberry exhibit antioxidant, antidiabetic, antibacterial,
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Improvement of hepatic innate immunity in chemically-injured livers to develop hepatocarcinoma by a serine type-protease inhibitors enriched extract from Chenopodium quinoa Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Maria Alicia Rueda Huélamo, Alba Martínez Perlado, Valeria Consoli, Aurora García-Tejedor, Claudia Monika Haros, José Moisés Laparra Llopis
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Oral administration of egg ovalbumin allergen induces dysregulation of tryptophan metabolism in sensitized Balb/c mice Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Zhongliang Wang, Jie Zhang, Jin Yuan, Fangfang Min, Jinyan Gao, Wenfeng Liu, Meijia Huang, Yong Wu, Hongbing Chen
Food allergy (FA), triggered by specific dietary allergens, has emerged as a substantial global concern for food safety and public health. While studies have elucidated changes in immune cells and cytokines associated with allergen exposure, a comprehensive analysis of the host's metabolic features and the interaction between metabolites and the gut microbiota has not been conducted. In this study
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Exopolysaccharide production by Lactobacillus plantarum T10 is responsible for the probiotic activity in enhancing intestinal barrier function in vitro and in vivo Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Ting Tao, Li Zhang, Tianfei Yu, Jiaxue Ma, Shuang Lu, Jing Ren, Xiangyu Li, Xiaohua Guo
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Lactobacillus reuteri's multifaceted role in mitigating ionizing radiation-induced injury in Drosophila melanogaster Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Songling Zhang, Zhaoyu Wang, Jin Jiang, Guoxing Feng, Saijun Fan
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Dietary lipoic acid alleviates autism-like behavior induced by acrylamide in adolescent mice: the potential involvement of the gut–brain axis Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Jin Ye, Hua Fan, Renjie Shi, Ge Song, Xiaoning Wu, Danna Wang, Bing Xia, Zhenting Zhao, Beita Zhao, Xuebo Liu, Yutang Wang, Xiaoshuang Dai
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Comparing lycopene's impact on mortality in adults with or without obesity Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Xiaorong Han, Jinxing Liu, Yingzhen Gu, Yifan Li, Wei Zhang, Naqiang Lv, Aimin Dang
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Absorption and transport properties of a codfish-derived peptide and its protective effect on bone loss in ovariectomized mice Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Meilian Yang, Shengpeng Su, Shuzhen Cheng, Zhenyu Wang, Ming Du
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Induction of autism-related behavior in male mice by early-life vitamin D deficiency: Association with disruption of gut microbial composition and homeostasis Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Jingjing Cui, Shumin Wang, Zidan Zhai, Xiaoyue Song, Ting Qiu, Leilei Yu, Qixiao Zhai, Heng Zhang
Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) during early life emerges as a potential risk factor for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Individuals with autism commonly exhibit lower vitamin D (VD) levels compared to the general population, and VD deficiency is prevalent during pregnancy and lactation. Moreover, gastrointestinal comorbidity, prevalent in ASD patients, correlates closely with disruptions in gut microbiota
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Insulin resistance, combined with health-related lifestyles, psychological traits and adverse cardiometabolic profiles, are associated with cardiovascular diseases: Findings from the BHMC Study Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Tao Yin, Shuo Chen, Yingying Zhu, Linrun Kong, Qiang Li, Guohong Zhang, Huijing He
The triglyceride glucose (TyG) index is a reliable marker of insulin resistance, however, its combined impact with modifiable lifestyle risk factors and psychological traits on cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remains unclear.The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between the TyG index, various behavioral factors, psychological traits, and CVDs. A total of 77,752 adults aged 18 and over
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Fucoidan enhances the anti-tumor effect of anti-PD-1 immunotherapy by regulating gut microbiota Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Hui Li, Tieying Dong, Meng Tao, Haifeng Zhao, Tongtong Lan, Shiyu Yan, Xinyi Gong, Qilong Hou, Xuezhen Ma, Yang Song
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Fenugreek extract improves diabetes-induced endothelial dysfunction via the arginase 1 pathway Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Dingbang Qiu, Jinxin Hu, Shaoying Zhang, Wanjun Cai, Jingwei Miao, Pengdong Li, Wenyue Jiang
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Effectiveness of anthocyanin-containing foods and nutraceuticals in mitigating oxidative stress, inflammation, and cardiovascular health-related biomarkers: a systematic review of animal and human interventions Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Nima Mohammadi, Michelle Farrell, Laura O'Sullivan, Andrea Langan, Marcelo Franchin, Luciana Azevedo, Daniel Granato
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Anti-inflammatory probiotics HF05 and HF06 synergistically alleviate ulcerative colitis and secondary liver injury Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Chunhong Liu, Xiaofen Qi, Xiaolin Liu, Yue Sun, Kaidong Mao, Guiqi Shen, Y. Ma, Mingqi Li
Given the limited efficacy and adverse effects associated with conventional drugs, probiotics are emerging as a promising therapeutic strategy for mitigating the chronic nature of ulcerative colitis (UC) and its consequential secondary liver injury (SLI). Limosilactobacillus fermentum HF06 and Lactiplatibacillus plantarum HF05 are strains we screened with excellent anti-inflammatory and probiotic properties
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Anti-diabetic properties of brewer’s spent yeast peptides. In vitro, in silico and ex vivo study after simulated gastrointestinal digestion. Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Marilin E Aquino, Silvina Rosa Drago, Fermín Sánchez de Medina, Olga Martinez-Agustin, Raúl Esteban Cian
Two brewer’s spent yeast (BSY) hydrolysates were obtained (H1 and H2) using β-glucanase and alkaline protease. Then, H1 and H2 were subjected to simulated gastrointestinal digestion (SGID), obtaining the dialysates D1 and D2 respectively. BSY hydrolysates inhibited the α-glucosidase and dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) enzymes. Moreover, the α-glucosidase and DPP-IV IC50 values obtained by D1 were
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Effect of steviol glycosides as a natural sweetener on glucose metabolism in adult participants Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Xuerui Bai, Hongying Qu, Jingyi Zhang, Likang Li, Changfa Zhang, Shuai Li, Guowei Li
Steviol glycosides (SGs) are recognized as a safe natural sweetener; however evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) showed an inconclusive effect of SGs on glucose metabolism in adult participants. We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs to assess the effect of SGs on glucose metabolism. We systematically searched PubMed, Web of Science and EMBASE to include eligible
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Metabolome and microbiome analyses of the anti-fatigue mechanism of Acanthopanax senticosus leaf Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Chao Shi, Zehua Liang, Ting Li, Qi Hao, Hongyu Xiang, Qiuhong Xie
Acanthopanax senticosus leaves, widely used as a vegetable and tea, have been proven to be beneficial for neurological disorders. At present, its anti-fatigue effect remains to be established. In this study, we analyzed the composition of the extracts from A. senticosus leaf and confirmed its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties at the cellular level. In mice subjected to exhaustive running
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Astaxanthin targets IL-6 and alleviates the LPS-induced adverse inflammatory response of macrophages Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Yahui Wu, Mona Alrasheed Bashir, Changsheng Shao, Han Wang, Jianxia Zhu, Qing Huang
Numerous natural compounds are recognized for their anti-inflammatory properties attributed to antioxidant effects and modulation of key inflammatory factors. Among them, astaxanthin (AST), a potent carotenoid antioxidant, remains relatively underexplored regarding its anti-inflammatory mechanisms and specific molecular targets. In this study, human monocytic leukemia cell-derived macrophages (THP-1)
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Dietary intake of different ratios of ARA/DHA in early stages and its impact on infant development Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Lijiao Fan, Xincen Wang, Ignatius Man-Yau Szeto, Biao Liu, Andrew J. Sinclair, Duo Li
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The synergism of Lactobacillaceae, inulin, polyglucose, and aerobic exercise ameliorate hyperglycemia by modulating the gut microbiota community and the metabolic profiles in db/db mice Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Peifan Li, Tong Tong, Xinyu Shao, Yan Han, Michael Zhang, Yongli Li, Xue Lv, Hao Li, Zuming Li
This study aimed to assess the impact of Lactobacillaceae (L or H represents low or high dose), inulin (I), polydextrose (P) combined with aerobic exercise (A) on the composition of gut microbiota and metabolic profiles in db/db mice. After 12-week intervention, the LIP, LIPA, and HIPA groups exhibited significant improvements in hyperglycemia, glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, inflammatory response
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Inhibition of α-glucosidase activity and intestinal glucose transport to assess in vivo anti-hyperglycemia potential of dodecyl-acylated phlorizin and polydatin derivatives Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Zhengming Xu, Kseniya Hileuskaya, Aliaksandr Kraskouski, Yujiao Yang, Zhe Huang, Zhengang Zhao
A diet containing natural active compounds that can inhibit the hydrolytic activity of α-glucosidase on carbohydrates and intestinal glucose absorption is an effective means of controlling postprandial hyperglycemia. Phlorizin and polydatin as phenolic glycosides had a high affinity to the catalytic site of α-glucosidase, but exhibited unsatisfactory competitive inhibitory capacity, with IC50 of 0
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Identification, rapid screening, docking mechanism and in vitro digestive stability of novel DPP-4 inhibitory peptides from wheat gluten with ginger protease Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Linsong Pu, Xiangzhen Kong, Ruoyu Xing, Yuqin Wang, Caimeng Zhang, Yufei Hua, Yeming Chen, Xingfei Li
To better understand the hypoglycemic potential of wheat gluten (WG), we screened dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-4) inhibitory active peptides from WG hydrolysates. WG hydrolysates prepared by ginger protease were found to have the highest DPP-4 inhibitory activity among the five enzymatic hydrolysates, from which 1-3 kDa fraction was isolated by ultrafiltration. Further characterization of the fraction
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Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum BFS1243 on female frailty model induced by fecal microbiota transplantation in germ-free mice Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Sashuang Dong, Qi Zeng, Weimin He, Wei Cheng, Ling Zhang, Ruimin Zhong, Wen He, Xiang Fang, Wei Hong
Frailty, a complex geriatric syndrome, significantly impedes the goal of achieving 'healthy aging'. Increasing evidences suggest a connection between gut microbiota, systemic inflammation, and disease. However, it remains to be determined whether interventions targeting the intestinal flora can effectively ameliorate frailty. Our research involved fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) experiments
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Dietary serine intake is associated with cognitive function among US adults Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Jingyi Chen, Shuhua Fang, Zeman Cai, Qing Zhao, Nian Yang
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Impact of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Casein Fortification on Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitory Peptides in Yogurt: Identification and in silico analysis Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Jiaxu Wang, Zhimin Wang, Mixia Zhang, Jiaxin Li, Cuisong Zhao, Chunli Ma, Dexing Ma
In this study, the effects of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum M11 (Lb. plantarum M11) in conjunction with sodium caseinate on characteristics and Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity of yogurt were investigated. ACE inhibitory peptides (ACEIPs) in yogurt were identified by Nano LC-MS/MS and potential ACEIPs were predicted by in silico and molecular docking. The results showed that
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A type 4 resistant potato starch alters the cecal microbiome and gene expression in mice fed a western diet based on NHANES data Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Allen D. Smith, Celine Chen, Lumei Cheung, Robert E. Ward, B. Sky Jones, Elizabeth A. Pletsch, Harry D. Dawson
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Protein combined with certain dietary fibers increases butyrate production in gut microbiota fermentation Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-03 Rachel Jackson, Tianming Yao, Nuseybe Bulut, Thaisa M. Cantu-Jungles, Bruce R. Hamaker
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Association between dietary patterns and premenstrual disorders: a cross-sectional analysis of 1382 college students in China Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Xinyi Shi, Min Chen, Qing Pan, Jing Zhou, Yuqing Liu, Tingting Jiang, Yifei Lin, Jin Huang, Xi Shen, Donghao Lu, Yuchen Li
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Genotype and ripening method affect carotenoid content and bio-accessibility in banana Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Bryan Munoz, Micaela Hayes, Penelope Perkins-Veazie, Nicholas Gillitt, Miguel Munoz, Colin D. Kay, Mary Ann Lila, Mario G. Ferruzzi, Massimo Iorizzo
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Mechanisms of probiotic modulation of ovarian sex hormone production and metabolism: a review Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Xiao Liu, Xiaoyong Chen, Chen Wang, Jiajia Song, Jiahui Xu, Zhen Gao, Yechuan Huang, Huayi Suo
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Polysaccharide from Pleurotus tuber-regium mycelium improves DSS-induced colitis in mice by regulating inflammatory cytokines, oxidative stress and gut microbiota Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Cuiyuan Mo, Ruofan Liu, Zhenhua Yang, Aimin Ma
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Protective effect of Pediococcus pentosaceus Li05 on diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome in rats Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Youhe Wu, Shengjie Li, Longxian Lv, Shiman Jiang, Lvwan Xu, Hui Chen, Lanjuan Li
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Retraction: Dealcoholized muscadine wine was partially effective in preventing and treating dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis and restoring gut dysbiosis in mice Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Hao Li, Lindsey M. Christman, Yavuz Yagiz, Taylor L. Washington, Gary P. Wang, Liwei Gu
Retraction of ‘Dealcoholized muscadine wine was partially effective in preventing and treating dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis and restoring gut dysbiosis in mice’ by Hao Li et al., Food Funct., 2023, 14, 5994–6011, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3FO00047H.
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Bifidobacterium adolescentis CCFM1285 combined with yeast β-glucan alleviates the gut microbiota and metabolic disturbances in mice with antibiotic-associated diarrhea Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Hang Guo, Xingfei He, Leilei Yu, Fengwei Tian, Wei Chen, Qixiao Zhai
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Lead exposure exacerbates liver injury in high-fat diet-fed mice by disrupting the gut microbiota and related metabolites Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Nana Wang, Yuan Huo, Xue Gao, Yuting Li, Fangru Cheng, Zengli Zhang
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Blockade of exosome release alleviates the hypersensitive reaction by influencing the T helper cell population in cow's milk allergic mice Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Xin Ma, Jiaheng Xia, Jin Yuan, Xuanyi Meng, Hongbing Chen, Xin Li
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Antinociceptive effects of Raphanus sativus sprouts involve the opioid and 5-HT1A serotonin receptors, cAMP/cGMP pathways, and the central activity of sulforaphane Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Laura Yunuen Hernández-Sánchez, María Eva González-Trujano, Diego A. Moreno, David Martínez-Vargas, Heike Vibrans, Alberto Hernandez-Leon, Alejandro Dorazco-González, Francisco Pellicer, Marcos Soto-Hernández
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Molecular docking and in vivo protective effects of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) against metabolic dysfunction in high-fat, high-sodium diet-fed rats Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Karem Fouda, Rasha S. Mohamed
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Green tea polyphenols inhibit TBBPA-induced lung injury via enhancing antioxidant capacity and modulating the NF-κB pathway in mice Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Hongli Lv, Jingjing Wang, Yuan Geng, Tianchao Xu, Fuxin Han, Xue-jiao Gao, Meng-yao Guo
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Urolithin B reduces cartilage degeneration and alleviates osteoarthritis by inhibiting inflammation Food Funct. (IF 6.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Hong Xue, Hongyu Zhou, Qiliang Lou, Putao Yuan, Zhenhua Feng, Li Qiao, Jiateng Zhang, Hongwei Xie, Yang Shen, Qingliang Ma, Shiyu Wang, Boya Zhang, Huali Ye, Jiao Cheng, Xuewu Sun, Peihua Shi