The consumption of Chinese quince is hindered by the lack of suitable processing method. Vacuum-frying technology, as an efficient processing method, can help address this issue. However, the effect of vacuum frying on the structure and activity of bioactive components in Chinese quince, such as proanthocyanidins, is currently unknown.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: We aimed to explore the status of nutritional and frailty in patients undergoing liver transplantation and the associated influencing factors.
Methods: We conducted a follow-up analysis of 44 patients who underwent liver transplantation between 2021 and 2022. We followed up and recorded the nutritional status and risk of weakness at different time-points (days 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12) postoperatively.
Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex group of neurodevelopmental disorders. Research has highlighted a close association between the retinoic acid (RA) signaling pathway and ASD. This study investigates alterations in the vitamin A (VA, retinol) to RA metabolic pathway in children with ASD and speculates on the underlying reasons for these changes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To investigate the levels of serum folate and vitamin B (VB) and their association with the level of neurodevelopment in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Methods: A total of 324 ASD children aged 2-6 years and 318 healthy children aged 2-6 years were recruited. Serum levels of folate and VB were measured using chemiluminescent immunoassay.