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Effects of anthocyanin rich extracts on multiple biomarkers of colon cancer
(2005-12-19)
The aim of this study was to investigate the chemoprotective activity of anthocyanin-rich extracts (AREs) from bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), chokeberry (Aronia meloncarpa) and grape (Vitis vinifera) by assessing multiple ...
The Relationship of Low Birth Weight and Current Obesity to Diabetes in African-American Women
(2007-04-26)
Aims: (1) To test the fetal origins of chronic disease by examining birth weight, current obesity, and odds of developing type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in African-American women 38-57 years. (2) To assess birth weight and obesity ...
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 ...
Effect of Acid Adaptation on the Thermal Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes in Heating Menstrua Having Various Combinations of pH and Water Activities
(2003-12-15)
The impact of prior growth and food matrix conditions on thermal resistance of <i>L. monocytogenes</i>, a causative agent of the foodborne illness listeriosis, was evaluated in this study.
In an initial study ...
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 ...
Why do African Americans have higher serum ferritin than European Americans, despite lower hemoglobin?
(2006-07-12)
Blacks have been consistently observed to have higher serum ferritin (SF) concentrations than whites; however, few studies have attempted to explore why this difference exists. 3,554 non-Hispanic white (NHW) and non-Hispanic ...
Modulation of Human Tumor Suppressor Genes, Gadd45, p53 and p38 MAPK by Zinc Status in Normal Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells
(2007-05-08)
The effect of zinc status on the cell signaling transduction of tumor suppressor genes, Growth Arrest and DNA Damage inducible gene (Gadd45), p53, and p38 Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase (MAPK) were examined in Normal ...