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A rapid protocol to distinguish between Citri Exocarpium Rubrum and Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium based on the characteristic fingerprint and UHPLC-Q-TOF MS methods

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3719-3729
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00082E, Paper
Liqiang Shi, Rongjin Wang, Tianshu Liu, Jiajie Wu, Hongxu Zhang, Zhiqiang Liu, Shu Liu, Zhongying Liu
Citri Exocarpium Rubrum and Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium were successfully distinguished by the characteristic fingerprint and UHPLC-Q-TOF MS methods.
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A lupine (Lupinus angustifolious L.) peptide prevents non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in high-fat-diet-induced obese mice

Food Funct., 2020, 11,2943-2952
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00206B, Paper
Open Access
Ana Lemus-Conejo, Elena Grao-Cruces, Rocio Toscano, Lourdes M. Varela, Carmen Claro, Justo Pedroche, Francisco Millan, Maria C. Millan-Linares, Sergio Montserrat-de la Paz
A lupine (Lupinus angustifolious L.) peptide prevents non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in high-fat-diet-induced obese mice.
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Kaempferol modulates TCDD- and t-BHQ-induced drug-metabolizing enzymes and luteolin enhances this effect

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3668-3680
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02951F, Paper
Tomoya Kitakaze, Atsushi Makiyama, Rika Nakai, Yuki Kimura, Hitoshi Ashida
Co-treatment with kaempferol and luteolin inhibits AhR- and Nrf2-induced expression of drug-metabolizing enzymes.
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Correction: Efficacy of proprietary Lactobacillus casei for anti-tuberculosis associated gastrointestinal adverse reactions in adult patients: a randomized, open-label, dose–response trial

Food Funct., 2020, 11,3751-3751
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO90017F, Correction
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Song Lin, Shanliang Zhao, Jiahong Liu, Jianwen Zhang, Chao Zhang, Haibo Hao, Yuxia Sun, Jing Cai, Yang Yang, Yan Ma, Yuanyuan Li, Jinyu Wang, Aiguo Ma
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Comparison of the effects of resveratrol and its derivative pterostilbene on hepatic oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in piglets challenged with diquat

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00732C, Paper
Hao Zhang, Yanan Chen, Yueping Chen, Peilu Jia, Shuli Ji, Jianxiong Xu, Yue Li, Tian Wang
Pterostilbene is more effective than resveratrol in alleviating liver injury, facilitating redox status, and improving mitochondrial function of piglets.
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Targets and Underlying Mechanisms for Sedative and Hypnotic Activities of Saponins from Semen Ziziphus jujube

Food Funct., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00098A, Paper
Chun-Yan Shen, Lin Wan, Jing-Jing Zhu, Jian-Guo Jiang
Semen Ziziphus jujube (SZJ) has been widely consumed as edible resources in China to treat insomnia disorders. However, the underlying mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets remained obscure. SZJ-I and SZJ-II...
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Red ginseng protects against cisplatin-induced intestinal toxicity by inhibiting apoptosis and autophagy via the PI3K/AKT and MAPK signaling pathways

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00469C, Paper
Jun-jie Zhang, Jian-qiang Wang, Xing-yue Xu, Jia-yu Yang, Zi Wang, Shuang Jiang, Ying-ping Wang, Jing Zhang, Rui Zhang, Wei Li
Although growing evidence has shown that ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer.) exerts strong protective and preventive effects on cisplatin-induced side effects, the ameliorative effects of ginseng on intestinal damage caused by cisplatin are unknown to date.
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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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Superior hypoglycemic activity of mulberry lacking monosaccharides is accompanied by better activation of the PI3K/Akt and AMPK signaling pathways

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00427H, Paper
Xiao-Shan Long, Sen-Tai Liao, Peng Wen, Yu-Xiao Zou, Fan Liu, Wei-Zhi Shen, Teng-Gen Hu
Mulberry removed monosaccharides (FM) displayed better hypoglycemic activity than untreated mulberry (MP), which may be attributed the stronger effects of FM on activating PI3K/Akt and AMPK signaling pathways.
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The effect of quercetin on endothelial cells is modified by heterocellular interactions

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00141D, Paper
Open Access
Sarka Tumova, Michael J. Houghton, Gary Williamson
Single cell-type models are useful for determining mechanisms, but in vivo, cell–cell interactions are important, and neighbouring cells can impact endothelial cell function.
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The Ameliorative Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum-12 on DSS-induced murine colitis

Food Funct., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00007H, Paper
MengYing Sun, YuJun Liu, Yinglong Song, Yuan Gao, Fujunzhu Zhao, Yanghe Luo, Fang Qian, Guangqing Mu, Yanfeng Tuo
Some lactobacilli strains can exert beneficial effects on host when ingested in an adequate dose, such as immunoregulation and anti-inflammatory activities. In this study, the survival abilities in simulated gastrointestinal...
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Cerebral effect of optimized Allium sativum oil-loaded chitosan nanorods: GC-MS analysis and in-vitro/in-vivo evaluation

Food Funct., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02911G, Paper
Rabab Kamel, Abeer Salama, Nesma Mohammed, Nermine Shaffie
The chemical constituents of Allium sativum (Garlic) oil were investigated using GC/Ms technique after silylation, and revealed the presence of several fatty acids and their esters. The most dominant was...
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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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Mechanisms for Lactobacillus rhamnosus treatment of intestinal infection by drug-resistant Escherichia coli

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00128G, Paper
Na Li, Bing Pang, Junjun Li, Guanwen Liu, Xiaoguang Xu, Dongyan Shao, Chunmei Jiang, Baowei Yang, Junling Shi
Reducing the viability of pathogens may also play an important role for the therapeutic effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus SHA113 against multiple-drug-resistant E. coli, as well as influencing on the intestinal integrity and functions of animals.
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Influences of dietary starch structure on intestinal morphology, barrier functions, and epithelium apoptosis in weaned pigs

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02652E, Paper
Open Access
Xiaoqian Gao, Bing Yu, Jie Yu, Xiangbing Mao, Zhiqing Huang, Yuheng Luo, Junqiu Luo, Ping Zheng, Jun He, Daiwen Chen
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effects of dietary starch structure on intestinal health of weaned pigs by determining the intestinal morphology, barrier functions, epithelium apoptosis and digestive enzymes.
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Supplementation of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens AS385 culture broth powder containing 1-deoxynojirimycin in a high-fat diet altered the gene expressions related to lipid metabolism and insulin signaling in mice epididymal white adipose tissue

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00271B, Paper
Isabella Supardi Parida, Soo Takasu, Junya Ito, Ryoichi Ikeda, Kenji Yamagishi, Toshiyuki Kimura, Takahiro Eitsuka, Kiyotaka Nakagawa
Supplementation of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens AS385 culture broth powder in high-fat diet restored adiposity, glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity in mice.
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Pterostilbene prevents LPS-induced early pulmonary fibrosis by suppressing oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis in vivo

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02521A, Paper
Huahong Yang, Cong Hua, Xiaolin Yang, Xiaoye Fan, Hongyu Song, Liping Peng, Xinxin Ci
Schematic model of the protective effects by Pts on LPS-induced lung fibrosis.
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Polysaccharides from Enteromorpha prolifera protect against carbon tetrachloride-induced acute liver injury in mice via activation of Nrf2/HO-1 signaling, and suppression of oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00575D, Paper
Fuchuan Guo, Xinyun Zhuang, Mengyuan Han, Wenting Lin
EPP protected against hepatic injury induced by CCl4-derived reactive intermediates through the suppression of hepatic oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis.
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Effects of gastrodin against carbon tetrachloride induced kidney inflammation and fibrosis in mice associated with the AMPK/Nrf2/HMGB1 pathway

Food Funct., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00711K, Paper
J. Q. Ma, Yun-Zhi Sun, Qing-Lei Ming, Zhi-Kai Tian, Yu-Jia Zhang, Chan-Min Liu
Gastrodin (GAS), the main phenolic glycoside extracted from Gastrodia elata Blume, exhibited potential renoprotective properties. Here we examined the protective effects of GAS against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced kidney inflammation and...
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Protective effects of Bifidobacterium adolescentis on collagen-induced arthritis in rats depend on timing of administration

Food Funct., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0FO00077A, Paper
Zhexin Fan, Bo Yang, R. Paul Ross, Catherine Stanton, Guoxun Shi, Jianxin Zhao, Hao Zhang, Wei Chen
Early probiotics adminitration is a key timing to alleviate inflammation in rats with arthritis.
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Adjunctive vitamin A and D during pulmonary tuberculosis treatment: a randomized controlled trial with a 2×2 factorial design

Food Funct., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02751C, Paper
Jinyu Wang, Ke Xiong, Qiuzhen Wang, Shanliang Zhao, Yufeng Liu, Aiguo Ma
Background and objective: Vitamin A and D have immunoregulatory effects and may improve the response to pulmonary tuberculosis treatment. The interaction of vitamin A and D on pulmonary tuberculosis treatment...
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Need cash? Medical personal loans can help tide over coronavirus crisis

Your existing bank will give this loan, and rates may be better




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Covid-19: Quality PMS portfolios will help weather this downturn better

Investors who are over-allocated to the mid- and small-cap category need to switch to large- and multi-cap-oriented schemes




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Health insurance premiums set to rise as firms to follow Irdai mandates

The rise in premiums could be in the range of 5-25 per cent, depending on the features that each insurance company adds on its products




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Investment strategy: Benefit from the collective wisdom of markets

By going with ETFs, you eliminate decision-making, and emotional biases that come into play when picking active funds




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Senior citizens may see spike in premiums in wake of Covid-19 crisis

Since they are more vulnerable, medical insurers may become more wary




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Need cash? Loan against fixed deposits is cheaper than a personal loan

Here is how the rares of loan against fixed offered by various banks stack up




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Existing investors must book partial profits in gold to cut portfolio risks

New ones should build their allocation gradually upon corrections




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10 ways to plan your finances right during the coronavirus crisis

Here's how to protect your finances during these difficult times and work on your short- and long-term financial goals efficiently




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16% landlords drop 2 months' rent, 44% didn't raise it in pandemic: Survey

The survey, conducted by property classified 99acres.com which is owned by Info Edge India Ltd, polled 49,600 house owners and brokers who have listed properties for rent or sale




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Apple Brings Innovation Back to Television with All-New Apple TV

Apple has announced the all-new Apple TV, bringing a revolutionary experience to the living room based on apps built for the television. Apps on Apple TV let you choose what to watch and when you watch it. And with the new Siri Remote, you can search with your voice for TV shows and movies across multiple content providers simultaneously. Apple TV runs the all-new tvOS operating system, based on Apple’s iOS, enabling iOS developers to create new apps and games specifically for Apple TV and deliver them directly to users through the new Apple TV App Store. “There has been so much innovation in entertainment and programming through iOS apps, we want to bring that same excitement to the television,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. “Apps make the TV experience even more compelling for viewers and we think apps represent the future of TV.”




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Apple Updates iMac Family with Stunning New Retina Displays

Apple has updated the entire iMac family, bringing a new Retina 4K display to the 21.5-inch iMac for the first time and the Retina 5K display to every 27-inch iMac. The updated iMacs also feature more powerful processors and graphics, two Thunderbolt 2 ports, and new storage options that make the high-performance Fusion Drive even more affordable. Apple also introduced a new lineup of wireless accessories including the all-new Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2, and Magic Trackpad 2. “From the first iMac to today, the spirit of iMac has never wavered — deliver the ultimate desktop experience with the latest technologies, gorgeous displays, and cutting-edge designs,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “These are the most stunning iMacs we’ve ever made. With our gorgeous new Retina displays, more powerful processors and graphics, and all-new Magic accessories, the new iMac continues to redefine the ultimate desktop experience.”




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Apple Introduces iPhone SE — the Most Powerful Phone with a 4-inch Display

Apple today introduced iPhone SE, the most powerful phone with a 4-inch display, in a compact aluminum design that has been updated with matte-chamfered edges, a color-matched stainless steel Apple logo, and four metallic finishes. iPhone SE offers the same 64-bit A9 chip offered in iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s. “iPhone SE is packed with a stunning 4-inch Retina display, advanced 64-bit A9 chip with M9 motion co-processor, longer battery life, 12-megapixel iSight camera with True Tone flash, Live Photos, 4K video, faster LTE and Wi-Fi, and Touch ID with Apple Pay. Everyone who wants a smaller phone is going to love iPhone SE,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.




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Sacred Games 2 Trailer: The war is on!

Season 2 starts streaming on August 15.









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ReadersReview: Sacred Games 2 is not to be missed

Like the first season, Sacred Games 2 has become a talking point once again, getting its share of love and flak from viewers.




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Trailer: WAR is high on action and drama

The face-off between Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff may give you goosebumps, feels Karan Sanjay Shah.





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Liked the Bigg Boss 13 opening episode?

In its 13th season, the reality series -- known for getting its kicks by throwing a bunch of wayward celebrities and argumentative commoners under the same roof while numerous cameras capture their every single move -- continues its downward spiral, feels Sukanya Verma.





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Send us your The Sky Is Pink Reviews!

We'll publish the best ones right here on Rediff.com





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Trailer: Good Newwz is high on fun and entertainment

Directed by newcomer Raj Mehta, this Dharma Production venture is a comedy with loads of dhamakedaar one-liners and fine performances.





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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Review

Even though the plot is not extraordinary, the sheer canvas on which this movie is mounted and the VFX is worth the money, applauds Imad Baig.