Genome Resequencing, Improvement of Variant Calling, and Population Genomic Analyses Provide Insights into the Seedlessness in the Genus Vitis
This study provides fundamental insights relevant to variant calling from genome resequencing data of diverse interspecific hybrid germplasms such as grape and will accelerate future efforts aimed at crop improvement. (Source: G3: Genes Genomes Genetics)
Source: G3: Genes Genomes Genetics - September 1, 2020 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Kim, M.-S., Hur, Y. Y., Kim, J. H., Jeong, S.-C. Tags: Investigations Source Type: research
Nationwide surveillance of azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus environmental isolates in Greece: detection of pan-azole resistance associated with the TR46/Y121F/T289A cyp51A mutation
ConclusionsThis is the first known report of environmental pan-azole-resistantA. fumigatus in Greece. Since data on Greek clinical isolates are lacking, this finding must alarm the systematic local surveillance of AR in medical settings. (Source: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy)
Source: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy - August 20, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research
Thermal inactivation of Salmonella, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and a surrogate (Pediococcus acidilactici) on raisins, apricot halves, and macadamia nuts using vacuum-steam pasteurization.
The objective of this study was to determine reductions of Salmonella, STEC, L. monocytogenes, and a possible surrogate (Pediococcus acidilactici) on dried apricot halves, whole macadamia nuts, and raisins after treatment with vacuum-assisted steam at three temperatures (62 °C, 72 °C, or 82 °C) and multiple time intervals. Bacterial inactivation was variable between commodities, with higher temperatures and longer times necessary to achieve comparable reductions of pathogens on apricot halves and macadamia nuts compared to raisins. Reductions of the tested pathogens were comparable; therefore, one species was not mor...
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - August 7, 2020 Category: Food Science Authors: Acuff JC, Wu J, Marik C, Waterman K, Gallagher D, Huang H, Williams RC, Ponder MA Tags: Int J Food Microbiol Source Type: research
Residue dissipation, evaluation of processing factor and safety assessment of hexythiazox and bifenazate residues during drying of grape to raisin.
Abstract
An analytical method for the simultaneous analysis of hexythiazox and bifenazate residues in grape and raisin was validated by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis. The extraction method involved liquid-liquid extraction with ethyl acetate and dSPE cleanup with primary secondary amine (PSA). The drying of grape to raisin may increase or decrease residues of pesticides. During the raisin making process, the dissipation of residue was evaluated and the processing factor (PF) was established for drying. Dissipation data were best fitted to 1st + 1st-order kinetics with a...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - July 21, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Thekkumpurath AS, Girame R, Hingmire S, Jadhav M, Jain P Tags: Environ Sci Pollut Res Int Source Type: research
Inactivation of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes on dried fruit, pistachio nuts, cornflakes and chocolate crumb using a peracetic acid-ethanol based sanitizer or Advanced Oxidation Process.
Abstract
Two decontamination methods were evaluated for inactivating a cocktail of Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes inoculated onto model low moisture foods (LMFs; dried strawberry, dried apple, raisins, chocolate crumb, cornflakes, shell-on or deshelled pistachio nuts). One treatment was based on a peracetic acid-ethanol (PAA-ethanol) sanitizer combination with the other being an Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) that simultaneously applied UV-C (254 nm), ozone and hydrogen peroxide. The low moisture food was spray inoculated then dried prior to treatment. With Salmonella it was found that a pre-incub...
Source: International Journal of Food Microbiology - July 14, 2020 Category: Food Science Authors: Hasani M, Wu F, Hu K, Farber J, Warriner K Tags: Int J Food Microbiol Source Type: research
Effects of different drying methods on phenolic substances and antioxidant activities of seedless raisins
Publication date: September 2020Source: LWT, Volume 131Author(s): Liuwei Qin, Hong Wang, Wen Zhang, Mingqi Pan, Hui Xie, Xinbo Guo (Source: LWT Food Science and Technology)
Source: LWT Food Science and Technology - July 10, 2020 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Children overcoming picky eating (COPE) - A cluster randomised controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: The results provide promising evidence for the potential effectiveness of mindfulness interventions in encouraging children to try new foods. The mechanisms underlying effectiveness remain unclear and further research, exploring long-term effects and the possibility to generalise these findings to other food groups such as vegetables, is needed.
PMID: 32659247 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Appetite)
Source: Appetite - July 9, 2020 Category: Nutrition Authors: Bennett C, Copello A, Jones C, Blissett J Tags: Appetite Source Type: research
A preliminary assessment of dietary exposure of ochratoxin A in Central Anatolia Region, Turkey
In this study, 500 food samples (50 rice, 50 wheat bread, 50 pasta, 50 raisins, 50 dried figs, 50 pistachios, 50 hazelnuts, 50 almonds, 50 chilli, 25 coffee, and 25 cocoa) collected from Turkey were analysed with a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method. Moreover, a total of 370 analytical results (110 cereal-based snacks, 95 wine, 35 beer, and 130 chocolate) collected from our previous observations were also used in the evaluation of exposure estimates. OTA was found in 52% of cocoa, 42% of raisins, 40% of coffee, 34% of chilli, 14% of dried figs, 10% of pasta, 8% of pistachios, 6% of wheat bread, 4% of rice...
Source: Mycotoxin Research - July 2, 2020 Category: Toxicology Source Type: research
Glans injury during ritual circumcision
Circumcision is one of the most performed surgical procedure in the world, often performed for nontherapeutic reasons. Depending on cultural and social backgrounds, the procedure may be performed by various sources; from trained health care practitioners to laypeople, giving rise to different frequencies and types of complications. Glans injury during ritual circumcision is a rare yet serious complication due to its associated morbidity and long-term consequences. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - June 17, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Raisin Galiya, Kocherov Stanislav, Jabar Jaudat, Shenfeld ofer, Hardak Benjamine, Chertin Boris Source Type: research
Dried fruit consumption and cardiometabolic health: a randomized crossover trial.
Abstract
Fruit intake is associated with lower risk of cardiometabolic diseases. However, effects of dried fruits on cardiometabolic health are not well researched. We investigated the effect of daily dried fruit consumption compared to a carbohydrate-rich snack on cardiometabolic disease risk factors in adults with increased cardiometabolic risk. A two-period randomized crossover trial was conducted in adults (n=55) with elevated BMI and at least one additional risk factor for cardiometabolic disease to compare the effects of consuming 3/4 cup/d mixed dried fruits (plums, figs, dates, and raisins) or a ca...
Source: The British Journal of Nutrition - June 8, 2020 Category: Nutrition Authors: Sullivan VK, Petersen KS, Kris-Etherton PM Tags: Br J Nutr Source Type: research
Gse138021 rapid dehydration of grape berries dampens the post-ripening transcriptomic program and the metaboliteprofile evolution
Contributors : Sara Zenoni ; Alessandra Amato ; Erica D'Inc à ; Flavia Guzzo ; Giovanni B TornielliSeries Type : Expression profiling by arrayOrganism :The postharvest dehydration of grape berries allows theaccumulation of sugars and other solutesand promotes the synthesis of aroma compounds unique to high-quality raisin wines such as thepassito wines made in Italy. These dynamic changes are dependent on environmental parameters such as temperature and relative humidity,as well asendogenous factors such as berry morphology and genotype, but the contribution of each variable isnot well understood.Here wecompared berrie...
Source: GEO: Gene Expression Omnibus - May 22, 2020 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: Expression profiling by array Source Type: research
Thermodynamic and Kinetic Studies of the Antiradical Activity of 5 ‐Hydroxymethylfurfural: Computational Insights
New J. Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ01567A, PaperHoussem Boulebd, Adam Mechler, Nguyen Thi Hoa, Quan Van Vo 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a natural product derived from the degradation of sugars in e.g. milk, honey and raisins. Recent studies have shown that this compound has several beneficial physiological effects... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry (Source: RSC - New J. Chem. latest articles)
Source: RSC - New J. Chem. latest articles - May 11, 2020 Category: Chemistry Authors: Houssem Boulebd Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 25, Pages 1281: A Targeted Approach by High Resolution Mass Spectrometry to Reveal New Compounds in Raisins
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Raisins are dried grapes mostly obtained from cultivars of Vitis vinifera L. and are extensively consumed worldwide. They are rich in bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, which are associated with a broad range of health benefits. The aim of the present study was to compare the phenolic profiles of three different raisin varieties (Thompson seedless, Muscat, and sultanas). Total polyphenols (TPs) were evaluated by the Folin–Ciocalteu (F–C) assay and significant differences were observed among all raisin varieties. Furthermore, liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray ioniza...
Source: Molecules - March 11, 2020 Category: Chemistry Authors: Danilo Escobar-Avello Alexandra Olmo-Cunillera Juli án Lozano-Castellón Mar ía Marhuenda-Muñoz Anna Vallverd ú-Queralt Tags: Article Source Type: research
Dihydromyricetin alleviates doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity by inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome through activation of SIRT1.
Abstract
Doxorubicin (DOX) is a powerful anthracycline antineoplastic drug whose clinical application is limited by serious cardiotoxic side effects. Dihydromyricetin (DHM), a flavonoid compound extracted from the Japanese raisin tree (Hovenia dulcis), is cardioprotective in patients with heart failure; however, the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to assess the possible anti-inflammatory properties of DHM in a rat model of DOX-induced cardiotoxicity and DOX-treated H9C2 cells, and gain insights into the molecular mechanisms that mediate these effects. The results show...
Source: Biochemical Pharmacology - February 25, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Sun Z, Lu W, Lin N, Lin H, Zhang J, Ni T, Meng L, Zhang C, Guo H Tags: Biochem Pharmacol Source Type: research
Emotional recognition for simulated clinical environment using unpleasant odors: quasi-experimental study.
CONCLUSION: it is inferred that the inclusion of unpleasant odors in the simulated scenarios can broaden the emotional development of health students.
PMID: 32074210 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem)
Source: Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem - February 20, 2020 Category: Nursing Authors: Meska MHG, Mano LY, Silva JP, Pereira Junior GA, Mazzo A Tags: Rev Lat Am Enfermagem Source Type: research
