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Xylem : methods and protocols / edited by Miguel de Lucas (Department of Biosciences, Durham University, Durham, UK), J. Peter Etchells (Department of Biosciences, Durham University, Durham, UK)




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3D bioprinting : fundamentals, principles and applications / Ibrahim T. Ozbolat

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Synbio and human health : a challenge to the current IP framework? / Iñigo de Miguel Beriain, Carlos María Romeo Casabona, editors




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Synthetic biology : tools for engineering biological systems / edited by Daniel G. Gibson (J. Craig Venter Institute), Clyde A. Hutchison III (J. Craig Venter Institute), Hamilton O. Smith (J. Craig Venter Institute), J. Craig Venter (J. Craig Venter Inst




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The fungal kingdom / edited by Joseph Heitman, Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina ; Barbara J. Howlett, School of Biosciences, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, NSW, Australia ; P




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A student handbook for writing in biology / Karin Knisely, Bucknell University

Knisely, Karin, author




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New and future developments in microbial biotechnology and bioengineering : crop improvement through microbial biotechnology / edited by Ram Prasad (Amity University, Noida, India), Sarvajeet S. Gill (MD University, Rohtak, India), Narendra Tuteja (Amity




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Myxomycetes : biology, systematics, biogeography, and ecology / edited by Steven L. Stephenson, Carlos Rojas




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Schizosaccharomyces pombe : methods and protocols / edited by Teresa L. Singleton (Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA)




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Botryococcus braunii growth and photosynthetic activity in biofilm / by Risa Swandari Wijihastuti

Wijihastuti, Risa Swandari, author




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Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and reaction modelling study of bio-oil catalytic hydrodeoxygenation in microreactors

React. Chem. Eng., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0RE00102C, Paper
Sanaa Hafeez, Elsa Aristodemou, George Manos, S. M. Al-Salem, Achilleas Constantinou
A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model was derived and validated in order to investigate the hydrodeoxygenation reaction of 4-propylguaiacol, which is a lignin-derived compound present in bio-oil.
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Sustainable chemo-enzymatic preparation of enantiopure (R)-β-hydroxy-1,2,3-triazoles via lactic acid bacteria-mediated bioreduction of aromatic ketones and a heterogeneous “click” cycloaddition reaction in deep eutectic solvents

React. Chem. Eng., 2020, 5,859-864
DOI: 10.1039/D0RE00067A, Communication
Paola Vitale, Francesco Lavolpe, Francesca Valerio, Mariaelena Di Biase, Filippo Maria Perna, Eugenia Messina, Gennaro Agrimi, Isabella Pisano, Vito Capriati
A chemo-enzymatic strategy for the preparation of enantiopure (R)-β-hydroxy-1,2,3-triazoles using a lactic acid bacterium as a whole-cell biocatalyst and a heterogeneous “click” cycloaddition reaction in deep eutectic solvents is disclosed.
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Bollywood autobiographies are the best!

'Bollywood's 'no prisoners taken' honesty comes as a big surprise.' 'I cannot think of a single judge, politician, sportsperson or bureaucrat being so forthright in their opinion of their contemporaries,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.




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Supplementation of nano-bubble curcumin extract improves gut microbiota composition and exercise performance in mice

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3574-3584
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02487E, Paper
Yi-Ming Chen, Wan-Chun Chiu, Yen-Shuo Chiu, Tong Li, Hsin-Ching Sung, Chien-Yu Hsiao
NCE supplementation was able to modulate the gut microbiota increased the Lactobacillus genus.
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Bilberry anthocyanin extracts enhance anti-PD-L1 efficiency by modulating gut microbiota

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3180-3190
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00255K, Paper
Luoyang Wang, Guoqiang Jiang, Nan Jing, Xuerun Liu, Qicheng Li, Wei Liang, Zheng Liu
Bilberry anthocyanin extracts change the gut microbiota and enhance the anti-tumor efficiency of the PD-L1 antibody.
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Vinegar extract ameliorates alcohol-induced liver damage associated with the modulation of gut microbiota in mice

Food Funct., 2020, 11,2898-2909
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO03015H, Paper
Ting Xia, Bo Zhang, Shaopeng Li, Bin Fang, Wenhui Duan, Jin Zhang, Jia Song, Min Wang
Vinegar extract inhibited alcohol-induced ROS generation and inflammation. Vinegar extract modulated gut microbiota and improved intestinal homeostasis, which could be used as a novel gut microbiota manipulator against alcohol-induced liver damage.
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Capsaicin—the major bioactive ingredient of chili peppers: bio-efficacy and delivery systems

Food Funct., 2020, 11,2848-2860
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00351D, Review Article
Muwen Lu, Chengyu Chen, Yaqi Lan, Jie Xiao, Run Li, Junqing Huang, Qingrong Huang, Yong Cao, Chi-Tang Ho
The mechanisms of bio-efficacy of capsaicin and delivery systems with enhanced bioavailability were reviewed.
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Tilapia head glycolipids reduce inflammation by regulating the gut microbiota in dextran sulphate sodium-induced colitis mice

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3245-3255
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00116C, Paper
Zhipeng Gu, Yujie Zhu, Shuaiming Jiang, Guanghua Xia, Chuan Li, Xueying Zhang, Jiachao Zhang, Xuanri Shen
Tilapia head glycolipids reduce inflammation by regulating the gut microbiota in dextran sulphate sodium-induced colitis mice.
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Colonization and immunoregulation of Lactobacillus plantarum BF_15, a novel probiotic strain from the feces of breast-fed infants

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3156-3166
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02745A, Paper
Na Zhang, Chen Li, Zhihua Niu, Hongyan Kang, Miaoshu Wang, Bo Zhang, Hongtao Tian
Immunosuppression is a manifestation imbalance in the immune system, often during unhealthy states.
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Integrated anti-hyperlipidemic bioactivity of whole Citrus grandis [L.] osbeck fruits—multi-action mechanism evidenced using animal and cell models

Food Funct., 2020, 11,2978-2996
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02290B, Paper
Li-Yun Lin, Boa-Chan Huang, Kuan-Chou Chen, Robert Y. Peng
Multi- antihyperlipidemic mechanism revealed by the pomelo phytonutrients. Both the sterol synthesis and lipogenesis pathways are affected by the pomelo phytonutrients. Dotted line: from citation. Solid line: verified in this experiment.
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Molecular mechanisms of selenium-biofortified soybean protein and polyphenol conjugates in protecting mouse skin damaged by UV-B

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3563-3573
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02560J, Paper
Xing Zhang, Hui He, Tao Hou
A new selenium-biofortified protein and polyphenol conjugate with high antioxidant activity and stability for the treatment of photooxidation-related diseases.
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Gut microbiota mediate the protective effects on endometritis induced by Staphylococcus aureus in mice

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3695-3705
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02963J, Paper
Xiaoyu Hu, Ruiying Mu, Mingyue Xu, Xin Yuan, Peng Jiang, Jian Guo, Yongguo Cao, Naisheng Zhang, Yunhe Fu
Endometritis, the inflammation of the endometrial lining caused by bacterial pathogens, is associated with reproductive failure.
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Enzymatic hydrolysis of insect Alphitobius diaperinus towards the development of bioactive peptide hydrolysates

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3539-3548
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00188K, Paper
Pedro Sousa, Sandra Borges, Manuela Pintado
Edible insects are a promising protein source for the future generation, due to their nutritional composition, sustainability and low environmental impact.
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Usage of supercritical fluid techniques to obtain bioactive alkaloid-rich extracts from cherimoya peel and leaves: extract profiles and their correlation with antioxidant properties and acetylcholinesterase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00342E, Paper
Oscar Galarce-Bustos, Mª Teresa Fernández-Ponce, Antonio Montes, Clara Pereyra, Lourdes Casas, Casimiro Mantell, Mario Aranda
The wastes generated by cherimoya cultivation and processing industries should be contemplated as a valuable source of bioactive alkaloids, with potential in pharmaceutical applications for the treatment or prevention of chronic diseases.
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Tomato seed oil attenuates hyperlipidemia and modulates gut microbiota in C57BL/6J mice

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00133C, Paper
Wen-Sen He, Lingling Li, Jiaxin Rui, Junjie Li, Yuying Sun, Dandan Cui, Bin Xu
TSO can significantly improve fatty acid metabolism and cholesterol metabolism, thereby inhibiting obesity and hypercholesterolemia. TSO can favorably modulate the gut microbiota.
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Effects of a β-type glycosidic polysaccharide from Flammulina velutipes on anti-inflammation and gut microbiota modulation in colitis mice

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO03017D, Paper
Ruiqiu Zhao, Yang Ji, Xin Chen, Anxiang Su, Gaoxing Ma, Guitang Chen, Qiuhui Hu, Liyan Zhao
Using the Flammulina velutipes polysaccharide (FVP) extracted from our previous study, herein, we investigated the improvement of this β-type glycosidic polysaccharide in alleviating dextran sodium sulfate-induced ulcerative colitis (UC) in mice.
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Effects of polysaccharides from wild morels on immune response and gut microbiota composition in non-treated and cyclophosphamide-treated mice

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00597E, Paper
Wenyan Huo, Zhengping Feng, Suying Hu, Langjun Cui, Ting Qiao, Lu Dai, Peng Qi, Liguang Zhang, Yu Liu, Junzhi Li
Polysaccharides from wild morels alter gut microbiota, increase the production of SCFAs and promote the proliferation of lymphocytes in mice.
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Lactic acid bacteria alleviates polycystic ovarian syndrome by regulating sex hormone related gut microbiota

Food Funct., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02554E, Paper
Yufeng He, Qianqian Wang, Xiu Li, Gang Wang, Jianxin Zhao, Hao Zhang, Wei Chen
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disease across the world. Because gut microbiota play a key role in the pathogenesis of PCOS, probiotics may alleviate PCOS symptoms through...
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Hypoglycemic effects and modulation of gut microbiota of diabetic mice by saponin from Polygonatum sibiricum

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00428F, Paper
Jiayuan Luo, Yangyang Chai, Min Zhao, Qingqi Guo, Yihong Bao
Polygonatum sibiricum is a medicinal and homologous plant grown in China. The saponin in Polygonatum sibiricum has shown its good hypoglycemic performance, and it can be developed as functional foods and drugs with hypoglycemic effect.
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Unveiling the bioactivity potential of Allium triquetrum L. lipophilic fraction: chemical characterization and in vitro antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Food Funct., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00769B, Paper
Samia Rabah, Kahina Kouachi, Patricia Ramos, Ana T. P. C. Gomes, Adelaide Almeida, Hayate Haddadi-Guemghar, Khodir Madani, Armando Silvestre, Sónia A. O. Santos
The lipophilic composition of Allium triquetrum L. bulbs, flowers and leaves was studied for the first time, by GC-MS. Sixty-two compounds were firstly identified in A. triquetrum L. Fatty acids...
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Unsaturated alginate oligosaccharides attenuated obesity-related metabolic abnormalities by modulating gut microbiota in high-fat-diet mice

Food Funct., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02857A, Paper
Shangyong Li, Linna Wang, Bo Liu, Ningning He
Gut microbiota plays an important role in the high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity and related metabolic syndrome (MetS). Our previous study has demonstrated that unsaturated alginate oligosaccharides (UAOS) degraded by alginate...
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[ASAP] Bioactive Polyhydroxanthones from <italic toggle="yes">Penicillium purpurogenum</italic>

Journal of Natural Products
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.9b01071




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[ASAP] Bioactive <italic toggle="yes">seco</italic>-Sativene Sesquiterpenoids from an <italic toggle="yes">Artemisia desertorum</italic> Endophytic Fungus, <italic toggle="yes">Cochliobolus sativ

Journal of Natural Products
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.9b01148




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[ASAP] Kalparinol, a Salvialane (Isodaucane) Sesquiterpenoid Derived from Native Australian <italic toggle="yes">Dysphania</italic> Species That Suggests a Putative Biogenetic Link to Zerumbone

Journal of Natural Products
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.9b01039




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[ASAP] Unprecedented Quassinoids from <italic toggle="yes">Eurycoma longifolia</italic>: Biogenetic Evidence and Antifeedant Effects

Journal of Natural Products
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.0c00244




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[ASAP] Production of Antitubercular Depsipeptides via Biosynthetic Engineering of Cinnamoyl Units

Journal of Natural Products
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.0c00194




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[ASAP] Review of Biology and Ecology of Pharmaceutical Marine Sponges<source>Biology and Ecology of Pharmaceutical Marine Sponges</source>. Edited by Ramasamy Santhanam, Santhanam Ramesh, and Anbu Jeba Sunilson. <publisher-name>CRC Press

Journal of Natural Products
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.0c00352




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[ASAP] Bioactive Compounds from the Aerial Parts of <italic toggle="yes">Evolvulus linarioides</italic>

Journal of Natural Products
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.9b01189




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[ASAP] Constituents of Two <italic toggle="yes">Dioscorea</italic> Species That Potentiate Antibiotic Activity against MRSA

Journal of Natural Products
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.9b01006




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[ASAP] Advances in the Biosynthesis of Pyranocoumarins: Isolation and <sup>13</sup>C-Incorporation Analysis by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Ultraviolet–Solid-Phase Extraction–Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Data

Journal of Natural Products
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.9b00607




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Biosafety Concerns Involving Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Combat Malaria and Dengue in Developing Countries

Interview with Lawrence O. Gostin, JD, author of Biosafety Concerns Involving Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Combat Malaria and Dengue in Developing Countries




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Effect of Biolimus-Eluting Stents With Biodegradable Polymer vs Bare-Metal Stents on Cardiovascular Events Among Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction: The COMFORTABLE AMI Randomized Trial

Interview with Stephan Windecker, MD, author of Effect of Biolimus-Eluting Stents With Biodegradable Polymer vs Bare-Metal Stents on Cardiovascular Events Among Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction: The COMFORTABLE AMI Randomized Trial




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Risk of Malignancies in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated with Biologic Therapy: A Meta-analysis

Interview with Maria E Suarez-Almazor, MD, PhD, author of Risk of Malignancies in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated with Biologic Therapy: A Meta-analysis




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Comparison of Physician-, Biomarker-, and Symptom-Based Strategies for Adjustment of Inhaled Corticosteroid Therapy in Adults With Asthma: The BASALT Randomized Controlled Trial

Interview with William J. Calhoun, MD, author of Comparison of Physician-, Biomarker-, and Symptom-Based Strategies for Adjustment of Inhaled Corticosteroid Therapy in Adults With Asthma: The BASALT Randomized Controlled Trial




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Effect of an Outpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship Intervention on Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Prescribing by Primary Care Pediatricians: A Randomized Trial

Interview with Jeffrey S. Gerber, MD, PhD, author of Effect of an Outpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship Intervention on Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Prescribing by Primary Care Pediatricians: A Randomized Trial




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Universal Glove and Gown Use and Acquisition of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the ICU: A Randomized Trial

Interview with Anthony D. Harris, MD, author of Universal Glove and Gown Use and Acquisition of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the ICU: A Randomized Trial




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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Failed Bioprosthetic Surgical Valves

Interview with Danny Dvir, MD, author of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Failed Bioprosthetic Surgical Valves




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Frozen Fecal Microbiota for C difficile Infection

Interview with Ilan Youngster, MD, MMSc, author of Oral, Capsulized, Frozen Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Relapsing Clostridium difficile Infection




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MR/Ultrasound Fusion Biopsy for Prostate Cancer

Interview with Peter A. Pinto, MD, author of Comparison of MR/Ultrasound Fusion-Guided Biopsy With Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy for the Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer




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Diagnostic Concordance in Interpreting Breast Biopsies

Interview with Joann G. Elmore, MD, MPH, author of Diagnostic Concordance Among Pathologists Interpreting Breast Biopsy Specimens