Publications by authors named "M S Pedrosa"
Food processing can alter protein biochemical properties, impacting immunoreactivity and allergenicity. A key feature of food allergens is their resistance to enzymatic digestion, particularly by pepsin and trypsin. This study compares the digestomes of raw and heat- and/or pressure-treated peanuts, hazelnuts, pistachios and cashews using the INFOGEST harmonized digestion protocol and analyzing their IgE-binding capacity through in vitro methods.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPathogenesis-related-10 (PR10) proteins play significant roles in plant defence against biotic and abiotic stresses. Recently, two banana PR10 proteins (MaPR10-BeB5 and MaPR10-GNA5) were characterised and shown to exhibit antifungal properties against . In rice, transgenic overexpression of PR10 proteins conferred resistance to pathogen infection and drought tolerance without affecting productivity, highlighting their potential for agricultural applications.
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- The study focused on creating new gluten-free snacks using corn flour enriched with carob bean flour, examining their functional qualities.
- Five different samples were made with varying amounts of carob bean flour (5 to 12.5%) and evaluated for parameters like color, carbohydrate content, and texture.
- Results showed that adding carob bean improved fiber content while reducing the crunchiness; the best samples were those with 5-7.5% carob bean flour, offering a healthier snack alternative.
Humans have used Quercus ilex acorns as a staple food since ancient times. Recently, their nutritional and nutraceutical value has revived interest for human consumption. Ensuring their safety as food requires assessing their allergenic potential.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGlucose metabolism in the perfused liver did not improve with resistance training in male Swiss mice under caloric restriction.
Arch Physiol Biochem
October 2024
Context: Energy homeostasis is a primary factor for the survival of mammals. Many tissues and organs, among which is the liver, keep this homeostasis in varied circumstances, including caloric restriction (CR) and physical activity.
Objective: This study investigated glucose metabolism using the following groups of eight-week-old male Swiss mice: CS, sedentary and fed freely; RS, sedentary and RT, trained, both under 30% CR ( = 20-23 per group).