Acute effect of a beverage containing Brazil and cashew nuts on oxidative stress, lipemia, and blood pressure of women with cardiometabolic risk (Brazilian Nuts Study): a randomized clinical trial
Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, Ahead of Print. Nuts are important sources of antioxidants that combat oxidative stress and improve lipid profile as well as vascular function. However, the intake of typical Brazilian nuts and its acute effect on cardiovascular health needs to be better understood. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the acute effect of a beverage containing cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) and Brazil nuts (Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K.) on postprandial oxidative stress, lipemia, and blood pressure of adult women aged 20 to 55 years with cardiometabolic risk. This was an acute, randomiz...
Source: Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism - August 14, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Dandara Baia Bonif ácio Ana Paula Silva Caldas Mirian Aparecida de Campos Costa Daniela Mayumi Usuda Prado Rocha Helen Hermana Miranda Hermsdorff Josefina Bressan Source Type: research
Tannin Removal of Cashew Apple Juice by Powdered Gelatin Treatment and Its Utilization in Bacterial Cellulose Production
In this study, cashew apple juice was treated with different levels of powdered gelatin (2%, 5%, and 10%) to remove tannins. The results showed that the addition of 5% gelatin removed 99.2% of condensed tannins while did not affect reducing sugars of juice. Subsequently, tannin-free cashew apple juice (CA) was aerobically fermented for 14 days with Komagataeibacter saccharivorans strain 1.1 (KS) and Gluconacetobacter entanii HWW100 (GE) in comparison with Hestrin-Schramm (HS) medium as control. The dry weight of bacterial cellulose (BC) obtained from the KS strain (2.12 and 1.48 g/L for CA and HS media, respectively) was h...
Source: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology - July 7, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Tran-Phong Nguyen Nhu-Ngoc Nguyen Tuyet-Ngan Lien Quoc-Duy Nguyen Source Type: research
Tannin Removal of Cashew Apple Juice by Powdered Gelatin Treatment and Its Utilization in Bacterial Cellulose Production
In this study, cashew apple juice was treated with different levels of powdered gelatin (2%, 5%, and 10%) to remove tannins. The results showed that the addition of 5% gelatin removed 99.2% of condensed tannins while did not affect reducing sugars of juice. Subsequently, tannin-free cashew apple juice (CA) was aerobically fermented for 14 days with Komagataeibacter saccharivorans strain 1.1 (KS) and Gluconacetobacter entanii HWW100 (GE) in comparison with Hestrin-Schramm (HS) medium as control. The dry weight of bacterial cellulose (BC) obtained from the KS strain (2.12 and 1.48 g/L for CA and HS media, respectively) was h...
Source: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology - July 7, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Tran-Phong Nguyen Nhu-Ngoc Nguyen Tuyet-Ngan Lien Quoc-Duy Nguyen Source Type: research
Tannin Removal of Cashew Apple Juice by Powdered Gelatin Treatment and Its Utilization in Bacterial Cellulose Production
In this study, cashew apple juice was treated with different levels of powdered gelatin (2%, 5%, and 10%) to remove tannins. The results showed that the addition of 5% gelatin removed 99.2% of condensed tannins while did not affect reducing sugars of juice. Subsequently, tannin-free cashew apple juice (CA) was aerobically fermented for 14 days with Komagataeibacter saccharivorans strain 1.1 (KS) and Gluconacetobacter entanii HWW100 (GE) in comparison with Hestrin-Schramm (HS) medium as control. The dry weight of bacterial cellulose (BC) obtained from the KS strain (2.12 and 1.48 g/L for CA and HS media, respectively) was h...
Source: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology - July 7, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Tran-Phong Nguyen Nhu-Ngoc Nguyen Tuyet-Ngan Lien Quoc-Duy Nguyen Source Type: research
This amateur astronomer may be the world ’s top supernova hunter
For Koichi Itagaki, it was just another evening of supernova hunting. After his usual 7 p.m. dinner with his wife, he drove to his private observatory in the hills above his home in Yamagata, Japan, 290 kilometers north of Tokyo. He set out treats for the only visitors he allows on his celestial patrols: a stray cat he calls Nora and the raccoon dogs that warily approach from the surrounding forest. He then took a seat within his “headquarters,” a cozy hut equipped with a bed, minifridge, microwave—and a dozen monitors used to control seven telescopes at three locations across Japan.
On clear nights, each tele...
Source: Science of Aging Knowledge Environment - July 6, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Development and characterization of rigid packaging material using cellulose/sugarcane bagasse and natural resins
Int J Biol Macromol. 2023 Jun 30:125641. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125641. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTComposites developed from cellulose and natural resins have received much attention due to their low cost and positive environmental impact. Knowledge of the mechanical and degradation characteristics of cellulose based composite boards is essential to obtain indications of the strength and degradability of the resulting rigid packaging material. The composite was prepared with sugarcane bagasse and hybrid resin (a combination of epoxy and natural resin such as dammar, pine, and cashew nut shell liquid with the mixin...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - July 2, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Hrishikesh Patil I P Sudagar R Pandiselvam P Sudha K Boomiraj Source Type: research
Development and characterization of rigid packaging material using cellulose/sugarcane bagasse and natural resins
Int J Biol Macromol. 2023 Jun 30:125641. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125641. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTComposites developed from cellulose and natural resins have received much attention due to their low cost and positive environmental impact. Knowledge of the mechanical and degradation characteristics of cellulose based composite boards is essential to obtain indications of the strength and degradability of the resulting rigid packaging material. The composite was prepared with sugarcane bagasse and hybrid resin (a combination of epoxy and natural resin such as dammar, pine, and cashew nut shell liquid with the mixin...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - July 2, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Hrishikesh Patil I P Sudagar R Pandiselvam P Sudha K Boomiraj Source Type: research
Synthesis and investigation on synergetic effect of activated carbon loaded silver nanoparticles with enhanced photocatalytic and antibacterial activities
In this study, we synthesized silver nanoparticle-loaded cashew nut shell activated carbon (Ag/CNSAC). The synthesized samples were characterized by XRD, XPS, SEM with EDS, FT-IR, and BET analysis. The XRD, XPS, and EDS data provided convincing proof that Ag loaded on CNSAC is formed. The energy dispersive spectrum analysis and X-ray diffraction pattern both supported the face-centered cubic and amorphous structures of Ag/CNSAC. The SEM micrographs showed the inner surface development of Ag NPs and many tiny pores in CNSAC. The photodegradation of methylene blue (MB) dye by the Ag/CNSAC photocatalyst was investigated. This...
Source: Environmental Research - June 17, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ramasundaram Subramaniyan Manikandan Velu Vijayalakshmi P Devanesan Sandhanasamy Mohammed Bin Salah Ramesh Babu A C Priyadharsan A Tae Hwan Oh Ragupathy S Source Type: research
Synthesis and investigation on synergetic effect of activated carbon loaded silver nanoparticles with enhanced photocatalytic and antibacterial activities
In this study, we synthesized silver nanoparticle-loaded cashew nut shell activated carbon (Ag/CNSAC). The synthesized samples were characterized by XRD, XPS, SEM with EDS, FT-IR, and BET analysis. The XRD, XPS, and EDS data provided convincing proof that Ag loaded on CNSAC is formed. The energy dispersive spectrum analysis and X-ray diffraction pattern both supported the face-centered cubic and amorphous structures of Ag/CNSAC. The SEM micrographs showed the inner surface development of Ag NPs and many tiny pores in CNSAC. The photodegradation of methylene blue (MB) dye by the Ag/CNSAC photocatalyst was investigated. This...
Source: Environmental Research - June 17, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Subramaniyan Ramasundaram Velu Manikandan P Vijayalakshmi Sandhanasamy Devanesan Mohammed Bin Salah A C Ramesh Babu A Priyadharsan Tae Hwan Oh S Ragupathy Source Type: research
Zero-Valent Iron Nanoparticles: Biogenic Synthesis and their Medical Applications; Existing Challenges and Future Prospects
CONCLUSION: This review shows that there are potential cost savings applications to be made when using biogenic nZVI for medical purposes. However, the encountering challenges concluded later, along with the prospects for sustainable future development.PMID:37303179 | DOI:10.2174/1389201024666230609102243 (Source: Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology)
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology - June 12, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Minahil Hayat Sayyad Ali Raza Bukhari Muhammad Irfan Sumreen Hayat Source Type: research
Zero-Valent Iron Nanoparticles: Biogenic Synthesis and their Medical Applications; Existing Challenges and Future Prospects
CONCLUSION: This review shows that there are potential cost savings applications to be made when using biogenic nZVI for medical purposes. However, the encountering challenges concluded later, along with the prospects for sustainable future development.PMID:37303179 | DOI:10.2174/1389201024666230609102243 (Source: Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology)
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology - June 12, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Minahil Hayat Sayyad Ali Raza Bukhari Muhammad Irfan Sumreen Hayat Source Type: research
Dairy and Plant-Based Milks: Implications for Nutrition and Planetary Health
AbstractPurpose of ReviewDairy milk products are dominant in the market; however, plant-based milks are gaining prominence among USA consumers. Many questions remain about how plant-based milk products compare to dairy milk from a nutrition, public health, and planetary health perspective. Here, we compare the retail sales, nutrient profiles, and known health and environmental impacts of the production and consumption of dairy and plant-based milks and identify knowledge gaps for future studies. For our plant-based milk comparisons, we reviewed almond, soy, oat, coconut, rice, pea, cashew, and other plant-based milks as da...
Source: Current Environmental Health Reports - June 10, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research
Vegan diet —alternative protein sources as potential allergy risk
ConclusionTherefore, individuals with a history of atopy should be educated regarding the allergy risk of a vegan diet. (Source: Allergo Journal International)
Source: Allergo Journal International - June 8, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research
Development of a new biomaterial based on cashew tree gum (Anarcadium occidentale L.) enriched with hydroxyapatite and evaluation of cytotoxicity in adipose-derived stem cell cultures
This study allowed the development of a new scaffold for future surgical applicability in tissue regeneration.PMID:37192713 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124864 (Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules)
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - May 16, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Lorenna Bastos Nogueira da Rocha Ricardo Barbosa Sousa Marcus Vinicius Beserra Dos Santos Napole ão Martins Argolo Neto Let ícya Lorrayne da Silva Soares Francisca Louenny Cardoso Alves Maria Acelina Martins de Carvalho Josy Anteveli Osajima Edson C Sil Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 28, Pages 3971: Comparison between Cashew-Based and Petrochemical Hydroxyoximes: Insights from Molecular Simulations
In this study, molecular dynamics simulation was employed to investigate the effect of extractant hydrocarbon chains on the extraction of copper ions. Two hydroxyoxime extractants with 12 and 15 carbons in the alkyl chain were found to have similar interactions with Cu2+ ions. Yet, a slight molecular binding increase was observed when the carbon chain was increased. In addition, lengthening the carbon chain made the extracting stage easier and the stripping stage harder. The binding would result in a lower pH in the extraction step and a lower pH in the stripping step. The insights from this molecular study would help desi...
Source: Molecules - May 8, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Cuong V. Nguyen Chi M. Phan Son A. Hoang Shin-ichi Yusa Tags: Article Source Type: research
