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Showing 1 to 18 of 18 for “"Bioactive properties"”.
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Characterization and development of polycaprolactone (PCL)/montmorillonite (MMT)/hydroxapaptite (HA) nano-composites for fused deposition modelling (FDM) process
… using a single screw extruder. The mechanical properties were assessed by tensile, flexural and charpy impact tests while the thermal properties were studied via differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetry analyzer (TGA). Simulated body fluid (SBF) test was used to assess the …
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Analysis of peptide production by Lactobacillus species and evaluation of their antihypertensive and immunomodulatory activities
… in the fermentation process which liberate small bioactive peptides from larger milk proteins (eg. casein). We observed that supplementation with 0.1% casein significantly increased the growth rate of L. helveticus R0389 and L. rhamnosus R0011 and increased the ACE-inhibitory activity of their …
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Production, characterization and evaluation of anti-diabetes peptides from proteins of improved common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivars using bioinformatic tools, enzymatic systems, and in vitro and in vivo models
… Common beans health benefits are attributed to bioactive compounds; including resistant starch and oligosaccharides that contribute to dietary fiber; phenolic compounds and bioactive peptides released from proteins during enzymatic digestion. Biological potential of bean peptides has been …
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Bioactive capabilities explored in polyurethane microcapsules and the inclusion into dental sealants and cement pastes
… within dental sealants and cement pastes contain bioactive properties and are promising for remineralization.
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From Cultivation to Commercialisation: The Stability, Degradation, and Interactions of Astaxanthin in Haematococcus lacustris Biomass
… and health-food industries, owing to its potent bioactive properties. Central to these applications is non-extracted astaxanthin in whole H. lacustris biomass, as this constitutes its own certified product, and is commonly used in nutraceutical dietary supplements or as an aquaculture feed …
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Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Blackberry Phenolic and Volatile Compounds
… many health benefits including anti-inflammatory properties that lower risks of chronic diseases. These properties have been linked to high concentrations of phenolic compounds, especially anthocyanins. However, the present study hypothesized that volatiles could contribute to the berries’ …
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Studies on biological activities of Scottish plants.
… from 26 different plant families for their bioactive properties as antioxidants, antibacterial and general toxicity. There are 45 species indigenous or naturalised to Scotland. Three Centaurea species from Turkey were also investigated to compare the differences in activity between Scottish …
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Antimicrobial PLA and Calcium Phosphate Coatings and Thin Film Composites for Implants Applications
… device with antibacterial, biocompatible and bioactive properties. Therefore, gentamicin antibiotic (Gm) and Gm loaded coralline hydroxyapatite (HAp) particles were incorporated into a poly-lactic acid (PLA) matrix as the main biocomposite. A number of systems were produced, characterized and …
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The Recovery of Protein from Egg Yolk Protein Extraction Granule Byproduct
… industries for their rheological and bioactive properties. Much of the potential for the added value is in individual components of the egg, rather than the whole egg. At low speed centrifugation, yolk separates into two distinct fractions—granules and plasma. It is becoming …
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Improving Bioactivity and the Anti-Bacterial Properties of Two-Solution Bone Cement Containing Cross-Linked Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Nanospheres (η-TSBC)
… to be detrimental to the cement mechanical and bioactive properties. In this sense, η-TSBCs containing strontium-substituted hydroxyapatite (SrHA) microspheres have been developed in this study as a step towards improving bioactivity of these cement formulations. Hydroxyapatite (HA) is a natural …
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FUNCTIONAL FEED ADDITIVES FOR ANIMAL HEALTH
… of ingredients and additives which contain bioactive molecules that positively impact on health. Functional feed ingredients and additives possess bioactive characteristics, such as antibacterial and antioxidant activities, capable of contrasting infections and improving animal health or a …
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Physicochemical characterization of ten blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) cultivars, their bioactivity related to type 2 diabetes and inflammation, and chemical changes after lactic acid fermentation
… have been created, and the high amounts of bioactive compounds, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in the currants, have started to create growing interest in developing the U.S. blackcurrant industry. Fermentation of berry juice is a possible way to create a blackcurrant product with a …
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Elucidation of the Function of Dihydrochalcones in Apple
… DHCs have demonstrated a wide range of bioactive properties in biomedical models. Some DHCs have also been reported to act as flavour enhancers. Phloridzin may act as an anti-diabetic compound by blocking sodium-linked glucose transport and renal reabsorption of glucose in kidneys. …
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Production and characterisation of hydroxyapatite/multi-walled carbon nanotube composites
… bone growth along its surface, its mechanical properties are not sufficient for major load-bearing medical devices. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), as one of the strongest and stiffest materials available, have the potential to strengthen and toughen HA, thus expanding the range of clinical uses for …
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Exploring milk management strategies for improved food safety and health outcomes in the neonate
… of negative medical outcomes. The nutritional, bioactive and microbial properties of milk can be influenced by an array of extrinsic and intrinsic factors. This thesis investigates the influence of two common management practices of milk, in both the bovine and human context, and their …
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An Investigation of the Health Benefits of Honey as a Replacement For Sugar In the Diet
… as having a number of beneficial health properties, including slower uptake into the bloodstream, a pharmacological action of reducing blood glucose levels and a high level of bioavailable antioxidants, all of which may mean that honey could be less harmful to health than sucrose in the …
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Influence of probiotic organisms on proteolytic pattern, release of bioactive compounds and sensory attributes of cheddar cheese
… pattern, sensory evaluation and release of bioactive peptides in Cheddar cheeses. The study consists of three main parts. The first part of the study aimed at development of Cheddar cheeses with the addition of probiotic organisms. Three batches of Cheddar cheeses including a control cheese …