Publications by authors named "F W Bora"
Beads made of sodium alginate, whey protein concentrate, and red grape seed extract powder were exposed to white light and its red-orange, yellow-green-cyan, and cyan-blue-violet bands. The chemical analysis showed that encapsulation in the alginate-whey protein matrix protected polyphenols, flavonoids and cyanidin-3--glucoside when exposed to red-orange light. The reflectance spectra acquired from grape seed extract powder and grape seed extract beads were deconvoluted and anthocyanins-based moieties which contribute to the expression of bathochromic or hypsochromic effects were identified.
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- Rose petals contain beneficial phenolic compounds like anthocyanins, which are linked to health benefits due to their antioxidant properties.
- Eighteen rose cultivars were analyzed for their total polyphenol, flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity, revealing significant variation among them, with the highest anthocyanin content identified using advanced chromatography techniques.
- The study found that anthocyanin levels were positively correlated with antioxidant activity, and specific cultivars demonstrated both cytotoxic effects on melanoma cells and enhanced proliferation of normal skin cells.
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- This study investigates heavy metal contamination in agricultural soils of the Baia Mare region, Romania, focusing on nickel, cadmium, zinc, lead, and copper in a sheep-based food chain.
- Analysis using ICP-MS showed that copper and zinc levels exceeded safe limits near mining sites, with high lead and cadmium concentrations near industrial areas, raising health concerns.
- The research highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and risk assessment to protect public health from contaminated dairy products resulting from heavy metal bioaccumulation in the food chain.
We investigated the mineral concentrations of 61 honey samples from eight Romanian regions, employing advanced techniques to assess 30 chemical elements. Potassium emerged as the dominant element, showcasing significant variations across geographical locations. Essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, sodium, and manganese maintained consistent levels, while zinc, copper, and chromium were present in smaller proportions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) remains understudied in disaster nephrology. This retrospective multicenter study explores the experiences of PD survivors following the February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaraş Earthquake.
Methods: Adult PD patients from 11 affected cities were analyzed to assess challenges faced during and postearthquake, alongside clinical outcomes.