Publications by authors named "Xiugui Fang"

In this work, we employed a global untargeted metabolomics technique to explore the intricate composition of anthocyanin constituents in bayberry wine and elucidate their alteration during the maceration process. Our analysis uncovered 20 distinct forms of anthocyanins in bayberry wine, including cyanidin-type, delphinidin-type, peonidin-type, malvidin-type, and other-type. 'Dongkui' (DK) bayberry wine was characterized by a predominance of glycoside forms of cyanidin-type and delphinidin-type anthocyanins, while 'Shuijing' (SJ) bayberry wine mainly contained other-type anthocyanins.

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Browning is one of the main phenomena limiting the production of fresh-cut sweetpotatoes. This study investigated the anti-browning effect of citrus peel extracts and the key components and modes of action associated with browning in fresh-cut sweetpotatoes. Five different concentrations of citrus peel extract (1, 1.

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Grapefruit has attracted much attention as a functional fruit, of which "Cocktail" is a special variety with low acidity. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of alcoholic fermentation on the non-volatile and volatile compounds of "Cocktail" grapefruit juice. To analyze, a non-targeted metabolomics method based on UPLC-MS/MS and volatiles analysis using GC-IMS were performed.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study investigated the health benefits of two citrus-derived flavonoids, Poncirin (PC) and isosakuranetin (IR), focusing on their effects on gut microbiota and metabolism in mice.
  • After a week of treatment, PC enhanced gut microbial diversity, particularly increasing the presence of certain beneficial bacteria and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), while IR had a more limited impact on SCFAs.
  • Metabolomics analysis revealed that PC influenced pathways related to protein and carbohydrate digestion, whereas IR mainly affected amino acid metabolism, suggesting different health-promoting mechanisms for these compounds.
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This study examined the effects of phase II metabolism and efflux transportation on the bioavailability of naringin, hesperidin, and their aglycones (naringenin and hesperetin) in rats. Results indicated naringin and hesperidin have a lower oral bioavailability than their aglycones. Of all the phase II enzymes tested, UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) 1A1, UGT1A2, UGT1A3, UGT1A7 and SULT sulfotransferase (SULT) 1B1 were of minor importance regarding the phase II metabolism of naringenin and hesperetin in the small intestine.

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In this study, Ougan juice (OJ) and lactic acid bacteria fermented Ougan juice (FOJ) were investigated individually for their capability of preventing obesity in high-fat diet (HFD)-fed C57BL/6J mice. After being administered with OJ or FOJ for 10 weeks, the body weight gain, hyperlipidemia, and gut microbiota dysbiosis of HFD-fed mice were examined. The results showed that OJ or FOJ supplementation inhibited weight gain, lowered fat accumulation, reduced liver steatosis, improved glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity, increased brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity, and promoted white adipose tissue (WAT) browning.

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Biodiesel consists of various fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) that are mainly produced through transesterification of plant oil or animal fat. It is essential for biodiesel to be purified utmostly to meet its product standard before being traded, while the universal purification method has been water washing. However, water washing inevitably causes the residual of FAMEs in wastewater, which represents a loss of industrial profits.

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Purpose: To describe the use of a pedicled osteoarticular flap harvested from the base of the third metacarpal for the treatment of traumatic defects of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints.

Methods: From February 2006 to January 2008, we included in the study 15 patients with posttraumatic defects of the MCP joints. The mean age of the patients was 35 years.

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Purpose: To describe the reconstruction of traumatic defects in the head of the proximal phalanx using an osteoarticular pedicle flap from the capitate.

Methods: From January 2004 to December 2007, we treated 15 patients with traumatic defects of the head of the proximal phalanx at our institution. All of these injuries involved 1 condyle of the proximal phalanx.

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