io

The quercetin metabolite 4-methylcatechol causes vasodilation via voltage-gated potassium (KV) channels

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11047-11059
DOI: 10.1039/D3FO04672A, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Patrícia Dias, Rudy Salam, Jana Pourová, Marie Vopršalová, Lukáš Konečný, Eduard Jirkovský, Jurjen Duintjer Tebbens, Přemysl Mladěnka
One of important metabolites of dietary polyphenols is 4-methylcatechol (4-MC). This compounds causes vasodilation likely due to an effect on voltage-dependent potassium channels (KV) as suggested by our ex vivo and in silico docking study.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Influence of dairy matrix on the prebiotic effects of inulin related to gut metabolic activity and bone health

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11129-11140
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO01635A, Paper
Xiaorui Zhao, Weiwei He, Louise M. A. Jakobsen, Farhad M. Panah, Banny Silva Barbosa Correia, Dennis Sandris Nielsen, Axel K. Hansen, Hanne Christine Bertram
This study investigated if the prebiotic efficacy of inulin depends on the dairy matrix used as vehicle.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Lactobacillus plantarum 69-2 combined with α-lactalbumin hydrolysate alleviates DSS-induced ulcerative colitis through the TLR4/NF-κB inflammatory pathway and the gut microbiota in mice

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10987-11004
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02975E, Paper
Yue Ma, Chuanbing Hu, Jing Zhang, Cong Xu, Lizhi Ma, Yunhe Chang, Muhammad Altaf Hussain, Jiage Ma, Juncai Hou, Zhanmei Jiang
Ulcerative colitis (UC), an inflammatory bowel disease, seriously affects people's quality of life.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Lacticaseibacillus plantarum postbiotics prepared by the combined technique of pasteurization and ultrasound: effective measures to alleviate obesity based on the SCFAs-GPR41/GPR43 signaling pathway

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11005-11019
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03591G, Paper
Chao Miao, Linge Wang, Huabing Wang, Yu Shen, Chaoxin Man, Wei Zhang, Yu Zhang, Qianyu Zhao, Yujun Jiang
Postbiotics prepared by ultrasound and pasteurization are used for the alleviation of obesity.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Cardamonin protects against diabetic cardiomyopathy by activating macrophage NRF2 signaling through molecular interaction with KEAP1

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11083-11095
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03543G, Paper
Wenshan Nan, Jialin Yin, Wenhao Hao, Huali Meng, Junduo Wu, Xiao Yin, Hao Wu
Cardamonin inhibited macrophage M1 polarization in diabetic cardiomyopathy by binding to KEAP1, leading to the dissociation of NRF2 from KEAP1. This promoted NRF2 nuclear translocation and antioxidant gene expression in M1 polarized macrophages.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Metagenomic and transcriptomic profiling of the hypoglycemic and hypotriglyceridemic actions of Tremella fuciformis-derived polysaccharides in high-fat-diet- and streptozotocin-treated mice

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11096-11114
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO01870B, Paper
Xiaofei Xu, Xiaofei Liu, Liyan Liu, Jin Chen, Jingjing Guan, Donghui Luo
Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides exhibit hypoglycemic and hypotriglyceridemic activities through altering the taxonomic and functional attributes of the gut microbiota and modulating gene expression in the liver.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Solid-state fermentation of green lentils by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum leads to formation of distinct peptides that are absorbable and enhances DPP-IV inhibitory activity in an intestinal Caco-2 cell model

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11220-11235
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03326D, Paper
Elisa Di Stefano, Nico Hüttmann, Pieter Dekker, Monic M. M. Tomassen, Teresa Oliviero, Vincenzo Fogliano, Chibuike C. Udenigwe
In vitro gastrointestinal digestion, brush border enzyme activity, and microbial fermentation with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum influenced the peptidome of green lentils and peptide transport across the intestinal Caco-2 cell monolayer.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Dietary supplementation of pterostilbene, a major component in small berries, prevents alcohol-induced liver injury associated with lipid accumulation and inflammation

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11206-11219
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03898C, Paper
Jia-Yi Dou, Sai-Hu Liu, Jia Guo, Chen-Yu Wang, Xu Dai, Li-Hua Lian, Zhen-Yu Cui, Ji-Xing Nan, Yan-Ling Wu
Pterostilbene (PTE), a natural stilbene found in small berries, exhibits multiple pharmacological activities, particularly antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Regulation of redox enzymes by nutraceuticals: a review of the roles of antioxidant polyphenols and peptides

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10956-10980
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03549F, Review Article
Joy I. Obeme-Nmom, Raliat O. Abioye, Samanta S. Reyes Flores, Chibuike C. Udenigwe
Several nutraceutical compounds, such as polyphenols and peptides, modulate the enzymatic antioxidant defence system, providing an avenue for the development of multifunctional functional foods.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Up-regulation of myelin-associated glycoprotein is associated with the ameliorating effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on Alzheimer's disease progression in APP–PS1 transgenic mice

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11236-11251
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03355H, Paper
Yan Shao, Fei Li, Bo Zou, Yanling Jin, Xiaoyang Wang, Liting Wang, Youying Huang, Yu Xie, Wei Sun, Jing X. Kang, Kai Liu, Yi Huang, Wei Huang, Bin Wang
Our study showed that MAG upregulation might be the new regulatory mechanism for omega-3 PUFAs to exert AD protective effects, which is helpful for expanding our understanding of the health-promoting effects of omega-3 PUFAs.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Exosome-like nanoparticles from Arbutus unedo L. mitigate LPS-induced inflammation via JAK-STAT inactivation

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11280-11290
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03646H, Paper
Cristian Martínez Fajardo, Lucía Morote, Elena Moreno-Giménez, Susana López-López, Ángela Rubio-Moraga, María José M. Díaz-Guerra, Gianfranco Diretto, Alberto J. López Jiménez, Oussama Ahrazem, Lourdes Gómez-Gómez
Exosomes have garnered attention as a potential cell-free therapy for inflammatory diseases due to their immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

CoQ10 bioaccessibility and Caco-2 cell uptake improved with novel medium chain triglyceride encapsulation

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10981-10986
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02844A, Communication
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Ziqi Li, Rachel E. Kopec
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a key component of the electron transport chain, is better micellarized and absorbed by intestinal cells following novel encapsulation with MCTs + phospholipid.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Human milk oligosaccharides and milk fat globule membrane reduce allergic reactions in mice through the modulation of gut microbiota and metabolic functions

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11252-11265
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03851G, Paper
Xinzhang Chen, Shengjun Yang, Zhengtao Guo, Bailiang Li, Zhongjiang Wang, Lianzhou Jiang
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and the milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) represent novel treatments for cow's milk allergy (CMA).
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Techno-functional, antioxidant, and amino acid characterization of hydrolyzed bioactive peptides from coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) meal protein

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11266-11279
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02741H, Paper
Roshanak Zolqadri, Zahra Akbarbaglu, Khashayar Sarabandi, Seyed Hadi Peighambardoust, Seid Mahdi Jafari, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah
In this study, the techno-functional characteristics and nutritional value of coconut meal protein (CMP) and the obtained polypeptides by alcalase (H-Alc), trypsin (H-Try), pancreatin (H-Pan), and pepsin (H-pep) were investigated.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Allergenicity evaluation of an extensively hydrolyzed infant formula based on cow milk protein

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11036-11046
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03582H, Paper
Hongbo Li, Lin Yang, Jiayi Li, Quan Gao, Tiantian Liu, Yang Zou, Xiaohong Chen, Hongjuan Li, Jinghua Yu
We developed an extensively hydrolyzed infant formula (EHF) with a protein composition similar to breast milk (whey protein-to-casein ratio of 6 : 4) and evaluated its sensitization in vitro and in vivo.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Development of Pickering water-in-oil emulsions using a dual stabilization of candelilla wax and acylated EGCG derivatives to enhance the survival of probiotics (Lactobacillus plantarum) powder

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11141-11157
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO01342E, Paper
Zhaojuan Shi, Jun Wu, Xingting Wang, Tongqiao Nie, Qingmei Zeng, Chuanxun Yuan, Risheng Jin
Candelilla wax reinforced the stability of Pickering W/O emulsions with a three-dimensional crystal network. The oil phase volume fraction of the emulsions showed dramatic differences in protecting probiotic viability from environmental stresses.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Maternal n-3 fatty acid supplementation has an immediate impact on the human milk fatty acid composition

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02548B, Paper
Yannan He, Lin Chen, Miao Miao, Yongmei Dai, Li Qin, Jing Lin, Yumei Qi, Huijuan Xiao, Yajun Qiu, Xiaohong Zhang, Hailan Sun, Jianing Wang, Meng-yan Xu, Ping Tan, Bo Yang, Guiju Sun, Feng Zhao, Duo Li
Fatty acids are essential components in breast milk with mutable characteristics.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Alleviating effect of whey protein supplementation on oxidative stress in hypothyroidism

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11158-11168
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03186E, Paper
Ann Liya Sajan, Jenat Pazheparambil Jerom, Bhagyasree Rajasekharan Nair, Devanandana Dileep Kumar Sajitha, Reshma Soman, Ajmal Jalal, Raveendran Harikumaran Nair
Supplementation with whey protein is effective for treating hypothyroidism-associated oxidative stress by enhancing the antioxidant system, reducing lipid peroxidation and maintaining cellular ionic balance.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Mechanistic insights into EGCG's preventive effects on obesity-induced precocious puberty through multi-omics analyses

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11169-11185
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03844D, Paper
Qiuyun Gu, Qiujv Du, Lina Xia, Xiaoting Lu, Xiaoqing Wan, Ying Shao, Jieyi He, Peiying Wu
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) has demonstrated potential effects on obesity-induced precocious puberty, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Functional yogurt: a comprehensive review of its nutritional composition and health benefits

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10927-10955
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03671A, Review Article
Sangkaran Pannerchelvan, Leonardo Rios-Solis, Helmi Wasoh, Mohamad Zulfazli Mohd Sobri, Fadzlie Wong Faizal Wong, Mohd Shamzi Mohamed, Rosfarizan Mohamad, Murni Halim
Functional yogurt contains a variety of nutritional components that offer numerous health benefits, with limitations that can potentially be overcome.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Ellagic acid ameliorates alcohol-induced cognitive and social dysfunction through the gut microbiota-mediated CCL21-CCR7 axis

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11186-11205
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03985H, Paper
Hongbo Zhang, Min Luo, Yinuo Li, Lu Liu, Ji Bian, Lan Gong, Caian He, Lin Han, Min Wang
EA enhanced the abundance of beneficial bacteria as well as their derived metabolites, thereby inhibiting chronic alcohol-induced neuroinflammation via regulation of the gut microbiota-mediated CCL21-CCR7 axis, ultimately ameliorating AICSD.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

The co-fermentation of whole-grain black barley and quinoa improves murine cognitive impairment induced by a high-fat diet via altering gut microbial ecology and suppressing neuroinflammation

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02704C, Paper
Fenfen Wei, Huibin Jiang, Chuang Zhu, Lingyue Zhong, Zihan Lin, Yan Wu, Lihua Song
A high-fat diet (HFD) is associated with various adverse health outcomes, including cognitive impairment and an elevated risk of neurodegenerative conditions.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Advances in plant-derived extracellular vesicles: isolation, composition, and biological functions

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04321A, Review Article
Yao-Bo Zeng, Xun Deng, Li-Sha Shen, Yong Yang, Xing Zhou, Lianbao Ye, Sibao Chen, Da-Jian Yang, Guo-Qing Chen
Plant-derived extracellular vesicles (PDEVs) are nanoscale vesicles released from plant cells into the extracellular space.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

In vitro gastrointestinal digestion of marine oil emulsions and liposomal solutions: fate of LC-PUFAs upon lipolysis

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11291-11304
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03161J, Paper
Open Access
Sawsan Amara, Maureen Gerlei, Carole Jeandel, Moulay Sahaka, Frédéric Carrière, Michel Linder
Marine liposomes are more resistant than triacylglycerol emulsion to lipolysis under gastric condition. They can protect LC-PUFA (EPA and DHA) and are a better gastric-stable delivery system for their intestinal absorption than TAG.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Association between olive oil consumption and all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer mortality in adult subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04161E, Paper
Andrea del Saz-Lara, Alicia Saz-Lara, Iván Cavero-Redondo, Carlos Pascual-Morena, Carmen Mazarío-Gárgoles, Francesco Visioli, María-Carmen López de las Hazas, Alberto Dávalos
Fourteen studies were systematically reviewed and seven were included in the meta-analysis. Consumption of OO is associated with a reduction of cardiovascular mortality (16%), all-cause mortality (15%) and cancer mortality (11%) in adult population.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Corn cob and corn silk-based ingredients exhibit bioaccessible and antioxidant phenolic compounds displaying anti-inflammatory effects in vitro

Food Funct., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02968B, Paper
Yessica Rubí Hernández-García, Ivan Luzardo-Ocampo, Gaytán-Martínez Marcela, G. Loarca-Pina, Estela Vázquez Barrios, Rocio Campos-Vega
The poor disposal and lack of corncob (CC) and cornsilk (CS) utilization generate environmental problems. This research aimed to develop CC and CS-based ingredients (1:1, 1:2, and 2:1 mixtures), evaluate...
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Human Milk Metals and Metalloids Shape Infant Microbiota

Food Funct., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO01929F, Paper
Open Access
Eduard Flores Ventura, Manuel Bernabeu, Belén Callejón Leblic, Raúl Cabrera-Rubio, Laxmi Yeruva, Javier Estañ-Capell, Cecilia Martínez-Costa, Tamara García-Barrera, Maria Carmen Collado
Background: The profile of metal (loid)s in human milk is essential for infant growth and development, yet its impact on the development of the infant microbiota remains unclear. Elements such...
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Ergothioneine improves cognitive function by ameliorating mitochondrial damage and decreasing neuroinflammation in a D-galactose-induced aging model

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02321H, Paper
Fangyang Chen, Botao Wang, Xin Sun, Yage Wang, Ruiyan Wang, Kaikai Li
EGT intervention significantly improved D-galactose induced oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and mitochondrial function, resulting in the alleviation of memory injury.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

A novel method for exploration and prediction of the bioactive target of rice bran-derived peptide (KF-8) by integrating computational methods and experiments

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02493A, Paper
Rui Liang, Fangliang Song, Ying Liang, Yanpeng Fang, Jianqiang Wang, Yajuan Chen, Zhongxu Chen, Xiaorong Tan, Jie Dong
The diagram of the strategy to explore peptide targets based on model predictions and experiments.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Correction: Using integrated transcriptomics and metabolomics to explore the effects of infant formula on the growth and development of small intestinal organoids

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO90094D, Correction
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Xianli Wang, Yuxin Jing, Chengdong Zheng, Chenxuan Huang, Haiyang Yao, Zimo Guo, Yilun Wu, Zening Wang, Zhengyang Wu, Ruihong Ge, Wei Cheng, Yuanyuan Yan, Shilong Jiang, Jianguo Sun, Jingquan Li, Qinggang Xie, Xiaoguang Li, Hui Wang
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Oral administration of cranberry-derived exosomes attenuates murine premature ovarian failure in association with changes in the specific gut microbiota and diminution in ovarian granulosa cell PANoptosis

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03468F, Paper
Open Access
Zeyu Cui, Te Liu, Yichao Wen, Weihao Li, Jianghong Xu, Yingjuan Chen, Danping Chen, Ying Zhu
We confirmed that oral administration of cranberry-derived exosomes attenuated murine POF by modulating the gut microbiota and decreasing ovarian granulosa cell PANoptosis.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry




io

Promote millets for nutritional security

Several studies show that consumption of millets reduce the risk of heart disease and have a positive impact on anaemia apart from controlling blood pressure




io

Editorial. India needs a stable population, not more children

Southern States’ concerns need to be addressed by the Finance panel




io

Implications of RBI’s securities buyback

It serves in smoothening out debt redemption of the government, and with it keeping the fiscal deficit and interest rates in check




io

Editorial. BRICS’ financial ambitions cannot be wished away

BRICS countries have expressed the need for developing a platform where central bank digital currencies can be linked. This will reduce intermediation costs




io

Retail investors need an education

Their greed and lack of awareness has cost them dear in derivatives trading. SEBI should lead an awareness campaign




io

Biomass needs greater push in energy mix

Biomass power is neglected vis-a-vis green energy sources such as solar, green hydrogen




io

A tense US election season coming to an end

While the closing messages from the Donald Trump camp were vitriolic, Kamala Harris was more composed




io

Understanding the election process: How is the US President elected?

While citizens cast their votes, the actual selection of the president is determined by the Electoral College




io

Effects of SEBI outsourcing arbitration

The arbitrators who were previously assigned arbitration work are now being assigned conciliation work as well, albeit with a lower fee




io

US elections and economic ties with China

Tariff threat. Trump, if elected, has threatened to impose harsher tariffs on China. But that may hurt the US more




io

Empower seniors digitally

It’s vital for wellness, full participation in society




io

Trump’s message on immigration prevails

Despite the crude and vicious rhetoric, Trump’s agenda on economics and migration resonated with voters




io

Trump 2.0: A new era for India-US relations?

Modi and Trump have the potential to redefine bilateral ties based on mutual economic growth, security, and strategic interests in an increasingly complex global landscape




io

Growth matters more than inflation now

The global post-Covid fight against inflation is over, while India’s growth has slipped. It’s time for the RBI to take stock




io

Making higher education an accessible public good

Through interest subvention and guarantee cover for banks, PM-Vidyalaxmi should help create a more skilled workforce




io

COP29 priorities

Baku meet will focus on climate finance framework




io

The virtues of multi-generational teams

The key is to synergise the unique strengths that each generation contributes. This involves fostering an environment of mutual respect and a shared purpose




io

Operation Valentine Review

Operation Valentine follows the templates of similar Air Force narratives to deliver some rousing, harmless fun time, observes Arjun Menon.




io

Women Of My Billion Review

Women Of My Billion is stark and disturbing, but at the end of it Srishti Bakshi is still able to say, 'My India is not beyond repair', observes Deepa Gahlot.