Lactose Intolerance - Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Treatment.

The majority (about 70%) of the world's population suffers from lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance leads to long-term discomfort when consuming milk and dairy products, and hence, to their avoidance. Consequently, the intake of important nutrients is reduced, which potentially has a negative impact on the overall health.

Comparison of Identification and Quantification of Polyphenolic Compounds in Skins and Seeds of Four Grape Varieties.

The aim of this study was to identify and quantify polyphenolic compounds in skin extracts from four Bulgarian grape varieties and compare them to those of seed extracts. The values of total phenolic contents, flavonoids, anthocyanins, procyanidins and an ascorbic acid in grape skin extracts were determined. The antioxidant capacities of skin extracts were evaluated using four different methods.

Antimicrobial Potential, Antioxidant Activity, and Phenolic Content of Grape Seed Extracts from Four Grape Varieties.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the total phenolic content, composition, and antioxidant and antibacterial activities of four grape seed extracts (Cabernet Sauvignon, Marselan, Pinot Noir, and Tamyanka). The total phenolic content (TPC) and flavonoid, anthocyanin, procyanidin, ascorbic acid, DPPH, and ABTS antioxidant capacities of the grape seed extracts (GSEs) were determined. The extracts showed high TPC values (79.

Simultaneous enumeration of CD34 and CD45 cells using EasyCounter image cytometer.

Accurate counting of CD34-positive cells is important for successful hematopoietic stem cell transplantation that is applied to various diseases. The aim of this study was simultaneous counting of viable CD34 (vCD34+) and CD45 (vCD45+) cells in apheresis samples by automatic immunofluorescence counter - EasyCounter BC. CD34 and CD45 cells were counted using two conjugates anti-CD34 antibody - dR110 and anti-CD45 antibody - ATTO620, respectively.

The relationship of bovine milk somatic cell count to neutrophil level in samples of cow's milk assessed by an automatic cell counter.

This research communication describes the application of a fluorescent automatic cell counter Lactoscan SCC for simultaneous determination of somatic cell count and neutrophils in bovine milk. The obtained results were compared with results obtained by a flow cytometer and a light microscope. The Pearson correlations between the methods were calculated.

Neutrophil and CD4 milk cell count related to natural incidence of mastitis in Jersey cattle.

This Research Communication describes the relation between somatic cells and microbial content in milk from Jersey cattle. Milk samples were classified in groups: healthy, dirty and mastitic (from Staphylococcus spp., Escherichia coli, Coliforms).