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Acid Modification of Psyllium
(2008)
Psyllium, a type of dietary fiber, has been shown to have various health benefits including cholesterol lowering, hypoglycemic, cancer prevention, and laxative effects. However, due to its extremely strong water-holding ...
EFFECT OF ANTHOCYANIN-RICH EXTRACTS ON 5-FLUROURACIL CHEMOTHERAPY
(2006-01-24)
Anthocyanins are natural colorants, with potential chemopreventive activity. 5-Flurouracil (5-Fu) is a widely used cancer chemotherapeutic drug. However, it has serious side effects. Objective: To determine whether ...
MICROENCAPSULATION OF PROBIOTIC BACTERIA IN XANTHAN-CHITOSAN POLYELECTROLYTE COMPLEX GELS
(2007-12-17)
In recent years, increasing evidence indicating numerous health benefits associated with the intake of probiotic bacteria has created a big market of probiotic foods worldwide. However, maintaining high numbers of viable ...
Identification of monoclonal antibodies to be used in Biosensors to detect Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella
(2006-12-08)
Food industry needs quick and reliable methods to make sure the food supply is not contaminated with pathogens. Monoclonal antibodies specific to Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella were screened to choose the ones most ...
Development of Detection and Reduction Methods for Mycotoxins in Corn and Herbal Plant Material
(2005-01-14)
This is a study of methods to reduce, eliminate or prevent fumonisins and aflatoxins in corn and to survey botanical supplements for aflatoxins. Gamma (Cobalt60) and electron beam irradiation were used to eradicate fumonisin ...
PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILES AND ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF WHEAT
(2005-07-28)
The present study examined and compared wheat grain, bran, aleurone, and micronized aleurone for their antioxidant properties and phytochemical profiles. The results showed that wheat antioxidants were concentrated in bran ...
Effect of aging on colonic chemoprevention by dietary curcumin
(2006-05-02)
The incidence of cancer is highly dependent on age. The hypothesis of this thesis was that aging may alter the efficacy of dietary chemoprevention. This hypothesis was tested by evaluating the effect of age on inhibition ...
GENERIC DIFFERENCES IN ANTIOXIDANT CONCENTRATION IN THE FRUIT TISSUES OF FOUR MAJOR CULTIVARS OF APPLES
(2004-05-21)
Apples have been cultivated for over two millennia and over 10,000 named cultivars exist. Antioxidants protect against oxidative stress and provide resistance against superficial scald in apple (Malus domestica Borkh). In ...
EFFECT OF PLANTING TIME AND LOCATION ON THE ISOFLAVONE CONTENT AND PROFILE OF DIFFERENT SOYBEANS [Glycine max (L.) MERRILL] CULTIVARS
(2003-12-12)
Isoflavones found in high concentrations in soybeans have received great attention due to their potential beneficial effects in human health. The effects of soybean planting time, location and seed type on isoflavone content ...
CHARACTERIZATION OF ALGAL BIOMEAL FOR APPLICATIONS IN FOOD
(2009)
Conventionally used as animal feeds, microalgae are now cultivated for products such as omega-3 fatty acids, resulting in a high amount of biomass as by-product. The biomass obtained after the extraction of DHA from ...