Polyphenols and Lactation: Molecular Evidence to Support the Use of Botanical Galactagogues
Ruminant, rodent, and in vitro models provide insight into the molecular pathways of botanical breastfeeding supplements. Breastfeeding mothers often use herbs, foods, and supplements containing polyphenols to improve lactation. Some examples include fenugreek (quercetin), grapes (resveratrol), and green tea (epigallocatechin). Studies using ruminant, rodent, and in vitro assays are useful in understanding effects of polyphenols on molecular pathways such as the activation of insulin/growth hormone/Iinsulin growth factor 1 signaling and deactivation of NF κβ signaling in mammary epithelial cells. AbstractBotanicals and h...
Source: Molecular Nutrition and Food Research - April 27, 2024 Category: Food Science Authors: Shannon L. Kelleher,
Serena Burkinshaw,
Seun Elizabeth Kuyooro Tags: Review Source Type: research
Direct breastfeeding frequency of late preterm and term infants in the neonatal intensive care unit and availability of mother’s own milk at six months of age. a retrospective cohort study
Journal of Perinatology, Published online: 27 April 2024; doi:10.1038/s41372-024-01972-wDirect breastfeeding frequency of late preterm and term infants in the neonatal intensive care unit and availability of mother’s own milk at six months of age. a retrospective cohort study (Source: Journal of Perinatology)
Source: Journal of Perinatology - April 27, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Amanda E Smith Erin Sweigart Kimberly Falatic Dena Stuart Heidi Szugye Suet Kam Lam Hany Aly Anirudha Das Source Type: research
The impact of exclusive human milk diet on short-term growth of very preterm infants
Journal of Perinatology, Published online: 27 April 2024; doi:10.1038/s41372-024-01980-wThe impact of exclusive human milk diet on short-term growth of very preterm infants (Source: Journal of Perinatology)
Source: Journal of Perinatology - April 27, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Fu-Sheng Chou Jing Zhang Cammie Nguyen Giulia M. Faison Lindsey R. Thompson Maria Fe B. Villosis Karine Barseghyan Ashwini Lakshmanan Source Type: research
Evaluation of the environmental impacts of the smallholder milk-production system in Central Mexico
AbstractIn order to analyze the environmental performance of Smallholder Dairy Farms (SHDFs) located in the State of Mexico, a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) was carried out using two methodological approaches (A1 and A2) to estimate and interpret environmental impacts. A1 consisted in obtaining the average inputs and outputs of 15 SHDFs to generate a representative farm life cycle inventory, while A2 included an individual environmental impact analysis per SHDF to obtain average values of the contributions per analyzed midpoint impact category. The feed production subsystem generated the highest contributions to environmental ...
Source: Tropical Animal Health and Production - April 27, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
An instrument-free, integrated micro-platform for rapid and multiplexed detection of dairy adulteration in resource-limited environments
In this study, we introduced a fully integrated and portable microfluidic detection platform called Sector Self-Driving Microfluidics (SDM), designed to simultaneously detect eight common species-specific components in milk. SDM integrated nucleic acid extraction, purification, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP), and lateral flow strip (LFS) detection functions into a closed microfluidic system, enabling contamination-free visual detection. The SDM platform used a constant-temperature heating plate, powered by a mobile battery, eliminated the need for additional power support. The SDM platform achieved nucleic a...
Source: Biosensors and Bioelectronics - April 26, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Nan Wang Xiaoyun Sun Juan Zhang Ying Chen Jiukai Zhang Fengchun Huang Ailiang Chen Source Type: research
Detection of risk areas in dairy powder processes: The development of thermophilic spore forming bacteria taking into account their growth limits
Int J Food Microbiol. 2024 Apr 22;418:110716. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110716. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAnoxybacillus flavithermus, Geobacillus stearothermophilus and Bacillus licheniformis are the main contaminants found in dairy powders. These spore-forming thermophilic bacteria, rarely detected in raw milk, persist, and grow during the milk powder manufacturing process. Moreover, in the form of spores, these species resist and concentrate in the powders during the processes. The aim of this study was to determine the stages of the dairy powder manufacturing processes that are favorable to the growth of such ...
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - April 26, 2024 Category: Food Science Authors: Delaunay Louis Postollec Florence Leguerinel Ivan Mathot Anne-Gabrielle Source Type: research
An instrument-free, integrated micro-platform for rapid and multiplexed detection of dairy adulteration in resource-limited environments
In this study, we introduced a fully integrated and portable microfluidic detection platform called Sector Self-Driving Microfluidics (SDM), designed to simultaneously detect eight common species-specific components in milk. SDM integrated nucleic acid extraction, purification, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP), and lateral flow strip (LFS) detection functions into a closed microfluidic system, enabling contamination-free visual detection. The SDM platform used a constant-temperature heating plate, powered by a mobile battery, eliminated the need for additional power support. The SDM platform achieved nucleic a...
Source: Biosensors and Bioelectronics - April 26, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Nan Wang Xiaoyun Sun Juan Zhang Ying Chen Jiukai Zhang Fengchun Huang Ailiang Chen Source Type: research
Detection of risk areas in dairy powder processes: The development of thermophilic spore forming bacteria taking into account their growth limits
Int J Food Microbiol. 2024 Apr 22;418:110716. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110716. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAnoxybacillus flavithermus, Geobacillus stearothermophilus and Bacillus licheniformis are the main contaminants found in dairy powders. These spore-forming thermophilic bacteria, rarely detected in raw milk, persist, and grow during the milk powder manufacturing process. Moreover, in the form of spores, these species resist and concentrate in the powders during the processes. The aim of this study was to determine the stages of the dairy powder manufacturing processes that are favorable to the growth of such ...
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - April 26, 2024 Category: Food Science Authors: Delaunay Louis Postollec Florence Leguerinel Ivan Mathot Anne-Gabrielle Source Type: research
Viruses, Vol. 16, Pages 684: Hepatitis E Virus in Domestic Ruminants and Virus Excretion in Milk & mdash;A Potential Source of Zoonotic HEV Infection
Viruses, Vol. 16, Pages 684: Hepatitis E Virus in Domestic Ruminants and Virus Excretion in Milk—A Potential Source of Zoonotic HEV Infection
Viruses doi: 10.3390/v16050684
Authors:
Gergana Zahmanova
Katerina Takova
Georgi L. Lukov
Anton Andonov
The hepatitis E virus is a serious health concern worldwide, with 20 million cases each year. Growing numbers of autochthonous HEV infections in industrialized nations are brought on via the zoonotic transmission of HEV genotypes 3 and 4. Pigs and wild boars are the main animal reservoirs of HEV and play the primary role in HEV transmission. Consumption of r...
Source: Viruses - April 26, 2024 Category: Virology Authors: Gergana Zahmanova Katerina Takova Georgi L. Lukov Anton Andonov Tags: Review Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 551: Consensus Panel Recommendations for the Pharmacological Management of Breastfeeding Women with Postpartum Depression
Conclusions: The ensuing recommendations were as follows: Recommendation 1: Depressive and anxiety disorders, as well as their pharmacological treatment, are not contraindications for breastfeeding. Recommendation 2: The Panel advocates for the continuation of medication that has demonstrated efficacy during pregnancy. If initiating an antidepressant during breastfeeding is necessary, drugs with a superior safety profile and substantial epidemiological data, such as SSRIs, should be favored and prescribed at the lowest effective dose. Recommendation 3: For the short-term alleviation of anxiety symptoms and sleep disturbanc...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Georgios Eleftheriou Riccardo Zandonella Callegher Raffaella Butera Marco De Santis Anna Franca Cavaliere Sarah Vecchio Cecilia Lanzi Riccardo Davanzo Giovanna Mangili Emi Bondi Lorenzo Somaini Mariapina Gallo Matteo Balestrieri Guido Mannaioni Guglielmo Tags: Review Source Type: research
Daily briefing: Gaze upon the most detailed Moon maps ever made
Nature, Published online: 26 April 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-01266-3The new Geologic Atlas took more than 100 researchers over a decade to compile. Plus, how gliding marsupials got their ‘wings’ and H5N1 bird flu virus material has been detected in US milk. (Source: Nature AOP)
Source: Nature AOP - April 26, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Flora Graham Source Type: research
Correlation of udder thermogram and somatic cell counts as a tool for detection of subclinical mastitis in buffaloes
This study aimed to monitor the mammary health of 37 multiparous Murrah buffaloes through infrared thermography (IRT). Based on the California Mastitis Test (CMT) and milk somatic cell counts (SCC), buffaloes were grouped into healthy (H, n = 16), subclinical mastitis (SCM, n = 10), and clinical mastitis (CM, n = 11). Buffaloes were milked twice daily in the morning (5:00-6:00 AM) and evening (5:00-6:00 PM). Rectal temperature and respiratory rates were recorded, CMT was performed and thermal images of the mammary gland of all the buffaloes were taken before and after each milking. Milk samples were analysed after each mil...
Source: Cell Research - April 25, 2024 Category: Cytology Authors: Priyanka M Kittur Lija Satheesan A P Madhusoodan Karpenahalli Ranganatha Sriranga Dheeraj Kumar Aarti Kamboj Ajay Kumar Dang Source Type: research
Assessment of Genomic Diversity and Selective Pressures in Crossbred Dairy Cattle of Pakistan
This study aims to provide the first overview of the selective pressures on the genome of crossbred dairy cattle in Pakistan. A total of eighty-one crossbred, thirty-two HF and twenty-four Sahiwal cattle were genotyped, and additional SNP genotype data for HF and Sahiwal were collected from a public database to equate the sample size in each group. Within-breed selection signatures in crossbreds were investigated using the integrated haplotype score. Crossbreds were also compared to each of their parental breeds to discover between-population signatures of selection using two approaches: cross-population extended haplotype...
Source: Biochemical Genetics - April 25, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Fakhar Un Nisa Rubab Zahra Naqvi Fazeela Arshad Iram Ilyas Muhammad Asif Imran Amin Raphael Mrode Shahid Mansoor Zahid Mukhtar Source Type: research
Assessment of Genomic Diversity and Selective Pressures in Crossbred Dairy Cattle of Pakistan
This study aims to provide the first overview of the selective pressures on the genome of crossbred dairy cattle in Pakistan. A total of eighty-one crossbred, thirty-two HF and twenty-four Sahiwal cattle were genotyped, and additional SNP genotype data for HF and Sahiwal were collected from a public database to equate the sample size in each group. Within-breed selection signatures in crossbreds were investigated using the integrated haplotype score. Crossbreds were also compared to each of their parental breeds to discover between-population signatures of selection using two approaches: cross-population extended haplotype...
Source: Biochemical Genetics - April 25, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Fakhar Un Nisa Rubab Zahra Naqvi Fazeela Arshad Iram Ilyas Muhammad Asif Imran Amin Raphael Mrode Shahid Mansoor Zahid Mukhtar Source Type: research
Cow's milk oral immunotherapy has differentially better long-term adherence than peanut or sesame
IgE-mediated food allergy is a global health problem.1,2 In recent years, several scientific societies have endorsed the use of off-the-shelf foods in clinical oral immunotherapy (OIT) practice.3 –5 Moreover, manufactured well-standardized peanut allergens have also been used.6 Our study aimed to evaluate and compare adherence to and safety of OIT in patients with different food allergens at the maintenance dose (MD) phase in a single center. (Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology)
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - April 25, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Meital Almog, Nadira Musallam, Roni Wagner, Larisa Epov, Lisa Kaly, Vika Dor, Aharon Kessel Tags: Letters Source Type: research
