Study of the effects of Lemna minor extracts on human immune cell populations.

Objective: Lemna minor is a plant with a huge repertoire of secondary metabolites. The literature indicates that extracts of Lemna minor have antioxidant, antiradical, immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. The objective of the present study was to find a suitable technique to extract active compounds from this plant and verify whether these extracts have immunomodulatory activity.

Taste, olfactory and texture related genes and food choices: implications on health status.

Objective: The food choices are due to a mixture of sensory signals including gustatory, olfactory, and texture sensations. The aim of this quality review was to update data about studies concerning genetics of taste, olfactory and texture receptors and their influence on the health status in humans.

Materials And Methods: An electronic search was conducted in MEDLINE, Pubmed database and Scopus, for articles published in English until December 2018.