Publications by authors named "G Spano"
Cross-Over Application of Algerian Dairy Lactic Acid Bacteria for the Design of Plant-Based Products: Characterization of and for the Formulation of Quinoa-Based Beverage.
Microorganisms
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated Algerian dairy lactic acid bacteria strains VR81 and LVT1 from camel milk to discover their potential for producing a plant-based yogurt using quinoa as a base.
- The selected strains showed promising probiotic properties, including resilience to harsh conditions and a strong ability to inhibit harmful bacteria, attributed to bioactive peptides.
- The fermentation process using these strains effectively acidified quinoa, resulting in a high-quality fermented product enriched in beneficial metabolites like exopolysaccharides and riboflavin.
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- Innovative technology using grape pomace created a food ingredient with high polyphenolic content, enhancing shelf-life and availability throughout the year.
- Fresh pasta samples were fortified with 5 and 10 g/100 g of this ingredient, resulting in increased polyphenols and antibacterial activity.
- Fortification at 5 g/100 g led to beneficial nutritional effects, including high Slowly Digestible Starch and low Glycaemic Index, suggesting an optimal level for enhancing pasta's health benefits.
Background: The European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and expert consensus documents provide different diagnostic criteria for myocarditis. Their overlap and prognostic value have never been compared.
Objectives: This study aims to assess and compare the predictive value of ESC criteria for clinically suspected myocarditis, updated Lake-Louise criteria (LLC), American Heart Association criteria for probable acute myocarditis (pAM), and expert consensus criteria for acute myocarditis (AM) and complicated myocarditis (CM).
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- Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a genetic disorder that causes intellectual disabilities and behavioral issues, and there's a lack of research on psychosocial treatments for individuals with FXS.
- This study tested a group therapy called "Corp-osa-Mente" (CoM II) on ten young adults with FXS to improve their emotional management and social communication skills over twelve months.
- Results showed reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety, improved communication skills, and enhanced family quality of life, indicating that group nCBT can be beneficial for young adults with FXS, but more rigorous studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Microglia are macrophage cells residing in the brain, where they exert a key role in neuronal protection. Through the gut-brain axis, metabolites produced by gut commensal microbes can influence brain functions, including microglial activity. The nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) is a key regulator of the oxidative stress response in microglia, controlling the expression of cytoprotective genes.
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