Publications by authors named "F F Junior"
Periodontal disease affects over 1 billion people globally. This study investigated how periodontitis affects the protein profile of the periodontal ligament (PDL) in rats. Eight Holtzman rats were divided into the control and experimental periodontitis groups.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: This study investigates the relationship between lower limb strength and postural stability in single-leg stance using the Balance Master system. : The research involved 64 participants divided into sedentary and physically active groups based on metabolic equivalents of task (METs) values, normal weight, overweight, and obese according to body composition. Postural control was evaluated using the Sensory Organization Test.
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- - Quinoa oil, rich in unsaturated fats and vitamin E, faces stability issues that limit its use in food and cosmetics, but nanoencapsulation offers a solution by improving its dispersibility and enhancing its bioactive properties.
- - The study utilized O/W emulsification with porcine gelatin and whey protein to encapsulate quinoa oil, resulting in particles with smooth surfaces, appropriate sizes, and high encapsulation efficiency.
- - Testing showed that both free and nanoencapsulated quinoa oil were non-toxic to various cell types, and the nanoencapsulation significantly boosted antioxidant activity and enzyme inhibition, suggesting its potential for innovative applications.
Oleogels are semi-solid systems that can function both as replacers of trans and saturated fats and/or as carriers of lipophilic bioactive compounds. However, bioactive compounds can affect the structure of the oleogel matrix and this effect depends on the properties of such compounds. Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop oleogels loaded with β-carotene (BC) or resveratrol (R), with low concentrations of glycerol monostearate (GMS, 2-5 wt%) and sunflower oil as organic solvent.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAssociation between vaccination and persistent COVID-19-related symptoms among patients with mild Omicron infection: A prospective cohort study.
Vaccine X
December 2024
Background: While COVID-19 vaccination has been shown to reduce the risk of severe illness, its impact on the occurrence of persistent symptoms in patients with mild Omicron infection remains uncertain. Our objective was to investigate whether COVID-19 vaccination reduces the occurrence of persistent COVID-19-related symptoms 3 months after mild Omicron infection.
Methods: Multicenter prospective cohort study was conducted in Brazil between January 2022 and June 2023 when Omicron was predominant.