Nutritional, chemical and functional potential of Inga laurina (Fabaceae): A barely used edible species.

Inga laurina is a plant species which produces edible fruits, and until now there is little information available concerning its nutritional, chemical and bioactive composition. In this study, we evaluated for the first time the proximate composition and mineral contents in its fruit (peel, pulp and seed), that is the traditionally consumed part. The seeds obtained the highest protein (19.

Electro-flocculation of aquaculture wastewater microalgal communities reduces nutrient loading.

Land-based aquaculture provides dietary protein to the world's population in a sustainable way, but issues related to release of nitrogen rich wastewater limits its expansion. Sedimentation of naturally occurring microalgae that assimilate excess nitrogen, is slow and land intensive. Electro-flocculation, used in wastewater treatment processes, is a potential alternative for aquaculture.

Antioxidant capacity and fragmentation features of C-glycoside isoflavones by high-resolution electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry using collision-induced and high-energy collisional dissociation techniques.

The rapid annotation and identification by mass spectrometry techniques of flavonoids remains a challenge, due to their structural diversity and the limited availability of reference standards. This study applies a workflow to characterize two isoflavonoids, the orobol-C-glycosides analogs, using high-energy collisional dissociation (HCD)- and collision-induced dissociation (CID)-type fragmentation patterns, and also to evaluate the antioxidant effects of these compounds by ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazolin acid) 6-sulfonic acid (ABTS), and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) methods. By the CID-type fragmentation, in positive mode and at all high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) multiple stage, there were shown differences in the annotation of the compounds, mainly concerning some ratios of relative abundance.

Are implant-supported removable partial dentures a suitable treatment for partially edentulous patients? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Statement Of Problem: A consensus on the clinical performance of implant-supported removable partial dentures (ISRPDs) is lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the clinical performance of ISRPDs in terms of the implant survival rates, marginal bone loss, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).

Material And Methods: Four electronic databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library) were independently searched by 2 reviewers for articles published up to December 2020.

Pens versus syringes to deliver insulin among elderly patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a prevalent disease among elderly population. As the disease progresses, insulin may become necessary. The use of pens application seems to be more practical.

Assessment of The Addition of Epinephrine to Intra-articular Bupivacaine for the Control of Acute Pain in Patients underwent to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

 To evaluate postoperative pain, using the visual analog scale (VAS), in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and receiving intra-articular anesthetic solutions.  The present is a randomized clinical trial with a sample of 48 patients divided into 4 groups: Group I (n = 12) - 20 mL of saline solution (control); Group II (n = 12) - 20 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine; Group III (n = 12) - 20 mL of 0.

Algal proteins: Production strategies and nutritional and functional properties.

Animal-based proteins are the most consumed worldwide given their well-balanced nutritional composition. However, the growing demand for animal proteins will not be sustainable due to their low conversion efficiency and high environmental footprint. Specific consumers' dietary restrictions and modern trends emphasize the importance of finding alternative sustainable non-animal sources to meet future food (and, in particular, protein) global needs.

Lactoferrin-based nanoemulsions to improve the physical and chemical stability of omega-3 fatty acids.

Omega-3 (ω-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids are highly susceptible to oxidation and have an intense odour and poor water solubility, which make their direct applications in foods extremely difficult. In order to reduce their oxidation process and improve their stability in aqueous medium, protein-based nanoemulsions were produced and characterized. Lactoferrin (Lf) was used as an emulsifier at different concentrations (0.

Evaluation of (-)-borneol derivatives against the Zika vector, Aedes aegypti and a non-target species, Artemia sp.

Zika, dengue, and chikungunya are vector-borne diseases of pronounced concern transmitted by the mosquito Aedes aegypti Linn. (Diptera: Culicidae). The most important method to avoid outbreaks is to control mosquito spreading by the employment of insecticides and larvicides.

Lippia gracilis essential oil in β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes: an environmentally safe formulation to control Aedes aegypti larvae.

Background: One of the most efficient ways to prevent arboviruses, such as dengue fever, yellow fever, chikungunya and Zika, is by controlling their vector, the Aedes aegypti. Because this vector is becoming resistant to most larvicides used, the development of new larvicides should be considered. β-Cyclodextrin (β-CD) complexes have been investigated as an interesting way of enabling the use of essential oils in water as larvicides.

Multifactorial intervention for diabetes control among older users of insulin.

Objective: To evaluate if the closer follow-up with the supply of insulin pens and the measurement of capillary blood glucose improve the management of older patients with type 2 diabetes without adequate glycemic control despite extensive therapy.

Methods: This is a prospective, non-randomized, quasi-experimental study. We have included 45 patients over 60 years old, from both sexes, with glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) > 8.

Liraglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 analog, induce autophagy and senescence in HepG2 cells.

It has been reported that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agents have been associated with both the increased risk of cancer and inhibition of tumor growth and metastases. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of liraglutide on hepatocellular carcinoma cells - HepG2. Cytometry was used to evaluate mechanism related to decreased cell proliferation.