Publications by authors named "Fengen Wang"

Despite milk contains low levels of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), these levels are higher than in plant oils and still exhibit significant biological activity. However, data regarding SCFA in milk are limited and fragmented. Therefore, our study utilized a laboratory-established method to analyze the SCFA profiles of milk from different species, geographical regions, and heat treatments.

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Short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) content in milk may have been underestimated due to the neglect of the esterified SCFA content and the lack of an accurate detection method, especially for C1:0, C2:0, and C3:0 SCFA. In this study, an accurate GC-MS profiling method was established for 10 SCFA. A 2-step esterification, including alkaline saponification (60°C for 30 min) and acid-catalyzed esterification (80°C for 150 min) in water/isopropyl/hexane (1:2:1, volume ratio), was found to be the most suitable for the quantification of esterified and nonesterified SCFA analysis.

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  • * A new LC-ESI-MS/MS method was developed to simultaneously analyze 11 milk oligosaccharides across 7 species, revealing that sheep milk has a composition similar to human milk.
  • * Heat treatment of dairy cow milk showed that lower temperatures (65 °C) did not significantly affect oligosaccharide levels, but higher temperatures (135 °C) led to a decline, indicating that high heat should be avoided in processing oligosaccharide products.
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  • The study focuses on the fatty acid (FA) profiles of retail milk across China and developed a method to analyze 82 different FAs.
  • Results showed that the FA composition of milk was similar across various regions, indicating that regional differences minimally affect overall FA intake from milk.
  • The findings can inform milk producers, help consumers make better choices, and aid nutrition departments in creating dietary guidelines.
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Free short-chain fatty acids (FSCFAs) are a momentous contributor to the flavor of the raw cow milk. Hence, the purpose of this research was to build an approach for the quantification of 10 FSCFAs in raw cow milk. Raw cow milk samples are acidified by hydrochloric acid ethanol (0.

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The objective of this study was to determine the effect of whole flaxseed and ground flaxseed supplementation on the composition of fatty acids in plasma and milk, particularly the content of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs). Thirty Holstein dairy cows were randomly assigned to three treatment groups. Cows were fed a total mixed ration without flaxseed (CK), 1500 g of whole flaxseed (WF), and 1500 g of ground flaxseed (GF) supplementation.

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  • * Results showed that the RG had fewer complications, less blood loss, shorter operation times, and reduced postoperative pain and hospital stays compared to the CG.
  • * Patients in the RG reported higher satisfaction rates and lower recurrence rates after six months, indicating that laparoscopic repair is a more effective option for treating umbilical hernias.
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  • The study developed a new gas chromatography-mass spectrometry method for accurately analyzing the fatty acid compositions in various milk samples, addressing inaccuracies from previous methods.
  • Researchers examined 237 milk samples from different animals including cows, goats, yaks, and camels, finding significant differences in fatty acid profiles, particularly in even-chain saturated fatty acids and medium- and short-chain fatty acids.
  • Notably, yak and camel milk showed potential as functional foods due to their unique fatty acid qualities, while human and donkey milk displayed distinct profiles compared to ruminant milks, emphasizing the nutritional diversity of milk types.
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As classical MRPs, the toxic effects of furosine, pyralline, and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) in liver tissue are evaluated and the related mechanism is investigated here, and the protective effects of lactoferrin on liver injury caused by Maillard reaction products (MRPs) with furan ring are proved in vitro and in vivo. First, we detect the concentrations of furosine, pyralline, and 5-HMF in several foods using ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC). Then, the effects of the three MRPs on liver cells (HL-7702) viability, as well as liver tissue, are performed and evaluated.

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The objective was to study the effects of sugar cane molasses addition on the fermentation quality and tastes of alfalfa silage. Fresh alfalfa was ensiled with no additive (Control), 1% molasses (M1), 2% molasses (M2), and 3% molasses (M3) for 206 days. The chemical composition and fermentation characteristics of the alfalfa silages were determined, the microbial communities were described by 16S rRNA sequencing, and the tastes were evaluated using an electronic tongue sensing system.

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  • - A new, faster method for analyzing furosine in milk involves microwave-assisted HCl hydrolysis at 8 M and 160°C, resulting in a stable yield in just 40 minutes.
  • - The purification process is simplified using only paper and membrane filtration, and analysis is done through ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) in 8 minutes.
  • - The method has been validated with a detection limit of 3 µg/L, a quantitation limit of 10 µg/L, and high recovery rates, proving it to be both rapid and reliable.
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Inflammation and oxidative stress play key roles in the process of aging and age-related diseases. Since serine availability plays important roles in the support of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory defense system, we explored whether serine deficiency affects inflammatory and oxidative status in D-galactose-induced aging mice. Male mice were randomly assigned into four groups: mice fed a basal diet, mice fed a serine- and glycine-deficient (SGD) diet, mice injected with D-galactose and fed a basal diet, and mice injected with D-galactose and fed an SGD diet.

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  • * Researchers compared compounds from different life stages and tissues of male and female mosquitoes, discovering significant amounts of certain esters linked to sex and age.
  • * Findings indicate that specific compounds increase during the late larval stage and in older adults, which could help identify molecules that influence mosquito behavior for targeted control strategies.
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Phage-based magnetoelastic (ME) biosensors have been studied as an in-situ, real-time, wireless, direct detection method of foodborne pathogens in recent years. This paper investigates an ME biosensor method for the detection of Typhimurium on fresh spinach leaves. A procedure to obtain a concentrated suspension of from contaminated spinach leaves is described that is based on methods outlined in the U.

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The aims of this study were to investigate the contamination status of chlorothalonil pesticide residues in vegetables from Shandong province, and to assess the potential risk of chlorothalonil to consumers based on vegetable consumption and body weight using an improved non-parameter probabilistic model. The results showed that Young children (8 months-6 years old) were more sensitive than General population(above 1year-old). In general, the health risk of chlorothalonil residues to 2 consumer groups via vegetable exposure was low, and the level of residual chlorothalonil was below the Acute Reference Dose (ARfD).

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