Functional instant noodle formulation for emergency conditions: Sensory and stability characteristics.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the shelf-life and sensory characteristics of a functional instant noodle preparation designed to be used in emergencies as a tactical ration. Instant noodles were selected for their global acceptability and ease of preparation. In this study, semolina flour was used as the main ingredient, and soy protein isolate was added to increase the protein content.

Development of curcumin-loaded nanoemulsion stabilized with texturized whey protein concentrate: Characterization, stability and in vitro digestibility.

The impacts of pH (2.8, 4.5, and 7.

Relationship between diet quality and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease predictor indices in Iranian patients with metabolic syndrome: A cross-sectional study.

The present study aimed to assess the association between diet quality and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) predictor indices in patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS). This cross-sectional study was carried out among 344 adult patients with MetS. The diet quality of patients was calculated by Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015).

Modulation of toxicity effects of CuSO by sulfated polysaccharides extracted from brown algae (Sargassum tenerrimum) in Danio rerio as a model.

Copper is widely used in agriculture and aquaculture due to its high disinfection properties and relatively low cost. However, the increase in copper concentration due to evaporation can lead to water reservoir pollution, which can harm the health of consumers. The present study aimed to determine the role of sulfated polysaccharides (SPs) extracted from Sargassum tenerimum algae in reducing lesions caused by the heavy metal copper.

Health Risk Assessment of Lead, Cadmium, and Arsenic in Leafy Vegetables in Tehran, Iran: the Concentration Data Study.

Absorption of heavy and toxic metals causes their accumulation in the edible parts of vegetables. Pollutants such as heavy metals have directly affected the health of society and contributed to emerging diseases in recent years. The current study aimed to detect heavy metals (Pb, Cd, As) in highly consumed leafy vegetables provided from the Tehran market.

Efficacy of essential oil on the growth and enzymatic activity of pathogenic strains.

Background And Purpose: () is the most common human pathogen owing to the most virulence factors. It seems that extracellular hydrolytic enzymes play a key role in pathogenicity. The present study aimed to assess the susceptibility and enzymatic activity of pathogenic isolates exposed to the () essential oil.

Potential roles of ellagic acid on metabolic variables in diabetes mellitus: A systematic review.

Diabetes mellitus is a widespread endocrine disorder globally. Due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, ellagic acid has the potential to improve the metabolic effects of chronic non-communicable diseases. This systematic review summarizes current evidence about the potential effects of ellagic acid on metabolic variables in diabetes mellitus.

Understanding the Relationship between Microstructure and Physicochemical Properties of Ultrafiltered Feta-Type Cheese Containing Leaf Extract.

Microwave-assisted extraction was optimized to prepare leaf (SBL) extract based on antimicrobial (IZD) and antioxidant activities (DPPH) and extraction yield (EY). At optimum condition, i.e.

Toxicity and Anti-feeding effect of and on Sitophillus oryzae.

Background And Aim: The approach of food storage, especially cereals and basic human food sources, has long been considered as a problem to combat storage pests. the use of plant compounds has been suggested by researchers as an alternative to phosphine in the fight against pests.In this study, four plants such as and were evaluated based on their deadly and repellent properties of pests and insectsconsidering Iranian medicine sources.

Dietary Effects of Probiotic Lactobacillus casei on Some Immunity Indices of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) Exposed to Cadmium.

The present study investigated the effect of feeding common carp with Lactobacillus probiotic supplement on growth, blood indices, and immunity of serum and mucus exposed to cadmium. A total of 250 common carp with an average weight of 15 ± 0.62 were divided into three groups: fish without probiotics, and fish with two levels of probiotic.

LncRNAs Roles in Chemoresistance of Cancer Cells.

Cancer is an important health issue worldwide. Cancer therapy is multifaceted, and drug resistance is still the major limiting factor in the treatment of patients with this disease. Although the mechanisms of anticancer drug resistance have been broadly investigated, a massive biological signal pathway of Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) involved in this process has not been completely understood.

In-syringe ionic liquid-dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction coupled with HPLC for the determination of trans,trans-muconic acid in human urine sample.

trans,trans-Muconic acid has been widely used as a biomarker in biological monitoring of benzene-exposed workers during routine occupational health services. In the present study, a novel microextraction technique, in-syringe ionic liquid-dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction, was implemented for preconcentration of trans,trans-muconic acid followed by analytical determination by high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection. Moreover, the important variables affecting the performance of applied microextraction technique including needle diameter, volume of the spiked sample, volume of the ionic liquid, salt addition, rotation speed of centrifugation, centrifuge time, and ultrasonic time were optimized by experimental design.

Vitamin D3 protects against lead-induced testicular toxicity by modulating Nrf2 and NF-κB genes expression in rat.

Lead (Pb) is an environmental toxin that has the ability to alter biological processes by inducing oxidative stress (OS) and inflammation. Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) are two transcriptional factors that participate in the regulation of cellular responses against OS and inflammation. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of vitamin D3 (VD) on the prevention of testicular damages of Pb and its association with Nrf2 and NF-κB gene expression levels and their downstream molecules.

Risk assessment of probable human errors in the scaffold erection and dismantling procedure: a fuzzy approach.

. Despite widespread use of scaffolds on construction sites, they are the most common causes of accidents, injuries and fatalities in this sector. About 80-90% of all occupational accidents occur as a result of human factors.

In vitro activity of encapsulated lactic acid bacteria on aflatoxin production and growth of Spp.

This study aimed to investigate the potential ability of simultaneously used and in encapsulated (E) and nonencapsulated (NE) forms in mycelial growth of spp and aflatoxin production by . In order to assess the zone of fungal growth inhibition by E and NE lactic acid bacteria, the agar well diffusion method was applied. Quantification of aflatoxin was performed using a high-performance liquid chromatography technique.

Association between parity and obesity: a cross sectional study on 6,447 Iranian females.

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between parity and obesity in Iranian women.

Methods: In a cross-sectional study, a total of 6447 urban women aged 40-65 were studied. Parity(number of full-term births), age at menarche, menopausal status, age, height, weight, marital status, education level and occupation were gathered by a checklist.

Application of nanomaterials in treatment, anti-infection and detection of coronaviruses.

Nanotechnology and nanomedicine have excellent potential in dealing with a range of different health problems, including viruses, which are considered to be a serious challenge in the medical field. Application of nanobiotechnology could represent a new avenue for the treatment or disinfection of viruses. There is increasing concern regarding the control of coronaviruses, among these, Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 are well known and dangerous examples.

Epidemiological characteristics of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients in IRAN: A single center study.

Background: An outbreak of COVID-19 in Iran has spread throughout the country. Identifying the epidemiological characteristics of this disease will help to make appropriate decisions and thus control the epidemic. The aim of this study was characterization of the epidemiological features of COVID-19 in Iran.

Application an edible active coating based on chitosan- Ferulago angulata essential oil nanoemulsion to shelf life extension of Rainbow trout fillets stored at 4 °C.

The present study was undertaken to evaluate the feasibility of nanoemulsification for improving the efficiency of chitosan- Ferulago angulata essential oil coating (CH + EO) on extending the shelf life of Rainbow trout fillets during 16 days storage at 4 °C. The average droplet size of coarse emulsions was dramatically reduced after nanoemulsification which was accompanied by a significantly more positive ζ-potential and lower polydispersity index. In vitro antibacterial potential of CH + EO against two fish specific spoilage organisms, Shewanella putrefaciens and Pseudomonas fluorescens, and its antioxidant activity improved significantly (p < 0.

The effect of gelatin and thymol-loaded nanostructured lipid carrier on physicochemical, rheological, and sensory properties of sesame paste/date syrup blends as a snack bar.

The development of a novel snack bar based on sesame paste (SP) and date syrup (DS) was investigated. The aim of this study was to evaluation the effects of SP/DS ratio and encapsulated thymol (thymol-loaded nanostructured lipid carrier [TNLC]) on physicochemical, textural, rheological, and sensorial properties of snack bars. The effect of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), thymol, and TNLC showed that the addition of 100 ppm TNLC could improve the oxidative stability of SP/DS mixtures even better than BHT, while a higher concentration of TNLC had a negative effect.

Effect of L-Arginine supplementation on lipid profiles and inflammatory markers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Several studies have examined the effect of oral L-Arginine supplementation on lipid profiles and inflammatory markers. However, findings are inconsistent in this regard. Therefore, the aim of this study is to summarize and examine the effect of L-Arginine supplementation on lipid profiles and inflammatory markers in published randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Using the mixture design approach to predict the rheological properties of low-calorie dairy desserts containing gum tragacanth exuded by three Iranian species.

In this study, the flow behavior and creep parameters of saffron desserts containing gum tragacanth combinations of three species were modeled by the mixture design approach. Flow behavior and creep-recovery experiments were performed and models were predicted for apparent viscosity, consistency index, flow index, instantaneous compliance, and viscoelastic compliance. Five representative samples regarding the range of apparent viscosity at the shear rate of 50 s were subjected to sensory evaluation.

Combined effects of lactoperoxidase system-whey protein coating and modified atmosphere packaging on the microbiological, chemical and sensory attributes of Pike-Perch fillets.

The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of lactoperoxidase system-whey protein coating and modified atmosphere packaging (60% CO, 30% N, 10% O) combination (LPOS + WPS + MAP) on the microbiological, chemical and sensory specifications of Pike-Perch (, Linnaeus 1758) fillets. The highest bacterial count was observed in the fish fillets packaged with whey protein coating solutions (WPS) in compare with the other groups. Combination of WPS + LPOS and MAP packaging could significantly inhibit bacterial growth.