Enhanced stabilization of oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions by fibrillar gel particles from lentil proteins.

Pulse proteins as a sustainable protein source have attracted increasing interest in food development, but pulse proteins are generally less surface active than dairy proteins. This work introduces lentil protein (LP)-based fibrillar gel particles (FGPs) fabricated from heat-induced LP fibrillar aggregates by 1, 4, 8, and 16 h of heating, followed by particle reduction using sonication. The heating time significantly impacts the FGPs particle size and surface hydrophobicity.

Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome According to Physical Activity, Dietary Habits, Mental Status, Social Status, Health Behavior, and Obesity Phenotypes in Korean Adolescents: 2016-2021.

Environmental factors play a role in increasing or decreasing the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in adolescents. We analyzed the impact of physical activity (PA), dietary habits, and mental and socioeconomic status on MetS prevalence in 2143 (boys: 1113, girls: 1030, age: 13-18 years) Korean middle- and high-school students. Metabolically healthy obesity and metabolically unhealthy normal weight were also evaluated.

Lipids Enhance Immunity of Mice with Cyclophosphamide-Induced Immunosuppression.

A lipid extract was obtained from eggs of the sailfin sandfish, . Immunostimulatory effects of lipids incorporated with PEG6000 (AJ-PEG) on immunosuppressed mice treated with cyclophosphamide (CY) were investigated. AJ-PEG was administered orally to mice at different concentrations of 25 to 100 mg/kg body weight (BW).

Definition and Classification of Dental Hygiene Interventions Based on the Dental Hygiene Process of Care: A Delphi Study.

This study aimed to conceptualize the dental hygiene intervention performed by dental hygienists based on the dental hygiene process of care. The dental hygiene intervention classification was conducted on the qualitative content analysis method. The contents of the primary dental hygiene intervention classification were refined after review by three internal experts.

Flexural strength and translucency of barium-silicate-filled resin nanoceramics for additive manufacturing.

Objective: This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the flexural strength (FS) and translucency parameter (TP) of resin nanoceramics (RNCs) with barium silicate for additive manufacturing.

Materials And Methods: An RNC slurry was prepared by mixing a barium silicate filler and resin monomer. For the FS tests, specimens with three filler contents (0, 50, and 63 wt%) were designed according to ISO6872 for dental ceramics and ISO10477 for dental polymers.

Computational identification of key residues regulating fluorescence emission in a red/green cyanobacteriochrome.

Cyanobacteriochromes (CBCRs) are linear tetrapyrrole bilin-binding photoreceptors of cyanobacteria that exhibit high spectral diversity, gaining attention in optogenetics and bioimaging applications. Several engineering studies on CBCRs were attempted, especially for designing near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent proteins with longer fluorescence wavelengths. However, despite continuous efforts, a key component regulating fluorescence emission property in CBCRs is still poorly understood.

Online coaching blended couple-oriented intervention for preventing depression among Korean middle adulthood: A feasibility study.

Depression and marital satisfaction have a reciprocal cause-and-effect relationship. Thus, couple relationships should be considered to maximize the effectiveness of couple-oriented interventions for depression. Moreover, developing culturally tailored couple-oriented interventions is critical for improving cultural acceptability and enhancing the perceived effectiveness of the interventions.

Development of pediatric simulation-based education - a systematic review.

Background: This systematic literature review explored the general characteristics, validation, and reliability of pediatric simulation-based education (P-SBE).

Methods: A literature search was conducted between May 23 and 28 using the PRISMA guidelines, which covered databases such as MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library. In the third selection process, the original texts of 142 studies were selected, and 98 documents were included in the final content analysis.

Influence of different electrolytes and oils on the stability of W/O/W double emulsion during storage and in vitro digestion.

The aim of this study is to formulate a stable water-in-oil-in-water (W/O/W) double emulsion using different types of oils and electrolytes. W/O was formulated with different electrolyte solutions (W) dispersed in various oils (O) using polyglycerol polyricinoleate as a stabilizer. External aqueous phase was Tween-80 (W), and W/O dispersed in W was used.

Relevant Properties and Potential Applications of Sericin in Bone Regeneration.

The potential of sericin, a protein derived from silkworms, is explored in bone graft applications. Sericin's biocompatibility, hydrophilic nature, and cost-effectiveness make it a promising candidate for enhancing traditional graft materials. Its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and UV-resistant properties contribute to a healthier bone-healing environment, and its incorporation into 3D-printed grafts could lead to personalized medical solutions.

Polysilicon-Channel Synaptic Transistors for Implementation of Short- and Long-Term Memory Characteristics.

The rapid progress of artificial neural networks (ANN) is largely attributed to the development of the rectified linear unit (ReLU) activation function. However, the implementation of software-based ANNs, such as convolutional neural networks (CNN), within the von Neumann architecture faces limitations due to its sequential processing mechanism. To overcome this challenge, research on hardware neuromorphic systems based on spiking neural networks (SNN) has gained significant interest.

Intraoral approach for the treatment of non‑infiltrating angiolipoma of the floor of the mouth in an elderly patient: A case report with review of the literature.

A 75-year-old male patient visited Gangneung-Wonju National University Dental Hospital (Gangneung, South Korea) with a 35-mm fluctuant lesion on the floor of the mouth. It was a dome-shaped exophytic lesion with its top on Wharton's duct orifice area. The encapsulated lesion was excised cautiously and the final diagnosis was non-infiltrating angiolipoma.

Structure-activity relationship of fucoidans and alginates obtained from Cystoseira indica in a biorefinery concept.

A sequential extraction process was employed to isolate fucoidan and alginate from brown seaweed Cystoseira indica. Extraction process was designed to evaluate the effects of acid concentrations (0.025, 0.

Structural properties and immune-enhancing activities of galactan isolated from red seaweed Grateloupia filicina.

A water-soluble polysaccharide (GFP) was isolated from Grateloupia filicina and fractionated using a DEAE Sepharose Fast Flow column to evaluate immunostimulatory activity. Carbohydrates (62.0%-68.

Improvement of Cognitive Function by Fermented C.A. Meyer Berries Extracts in an AF64A-Induced Memory Deficit Model.

This study investigated the potential therapeutic properties of fermented ginseng berry extract (GBE) for Alzheimer's disease (AD). Fermented GBE was examined for its ginsenoside content and physiological properties, which have been suggested to have neuroprotective effects and improve cognitive function. The results showed that fermented GBE contains high levels of major active ginsenosides and exhibits antioxidant and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities.

Modulates Gut Microbiota and Induces Regulatory T Cells to Alleviate Colitis in Mice.

() is unicellular green algae consumed worldwide as a functional food. The immune stimulatory function of is known; however, no study has elucidated its immune regulatory potential and associated microbiome modulation. In the current study, we aimed to validate the immune regulatory role of mediated through two mechanisms.

Peroxidase-Mimicking Activity of Nanoceria for Label-Free Colorimetric Assay for Exonuclease III Activity.

We present a novel label-free colorimetric method for detecting exonuclease III (Exo III) activity using the peroxidase-mimicking activity of cerium oxide nanoparticles (nanoceria). Exo III, an enzyme that specifically catalyzes the stepwise removal of mononucleotides from the 3'-OH termini of double-stranded DNA, plays a significant role in various cellular and physiological processes, including DNA proofreading and repair. Malfunctions of Exo III have been associated with increased cancer risks.

Enhanced Deuteron Coalescence Probability in Jets.

The transverse-momentum (p_{T}) spectra and coalescence parameters B_{2} of (anti)deuterons are measured in p-p collisions at sqrt[s]=13  TeV for the first time in and out of jets. In this measurement, the direction of the leading particle with the highest p_{T} in the event (p_{T}^{lead}>5  GeV/c) is used as an approximation for the jet axis. The event is consequently divided into three azimuthal regions, and the jet signal is obtained as the difference between the toward region, that contains jet fragmentation products in addition to the underlying event (UE), and the transverse region, which is dominated by the UE.

Measurement of the J/ψ Polarization with Respect to the Event Plane in Pb-Pb Collisions at the LHC.

We study the polarization of inclusive J/ψ produced in Pb-Pb collisions at sqrt[s_{NN}]=5.02  TeV at the LHC in the dimuon channel, via the measurement of the angular distribution of its decay products. We perform the study in the rapidity region 2.

Tat-CCT2 Protects the Neurons from Ischemic Damage by Reducing Oxidative Stress and Activating Autophagic Removal of Damaged Protein in the Gerbil Hippocampus.

CCT2 is a eukaryotic chaperonin TCP-1 ring complex subunit that mediates protein folding, autophagosome incorporation, and protein aggregation. In this study, we investigated the effects of CCT on oxidative and ischemic damage using in vitro and in vivo experimental models. The Tat-CCT2 fusion protein was efficiently delivered into HT22 cells in a concentration- and time-dependent manner, and the delivered protein was gradually degraded in HT22 cells.

Gene Expression Profiles of , and in Swimming Larva of Sea Cucumber .

The sea cucumber, , is one of the most valuable aquatic species. The color of body wall and appearance are important for the value of sea cucumbers. To examine expression pattern of (), (), and (), previously reported as differently expressed genes during the pigmentation of sea cucumber, we analyzed the temporal profiles of , , and mRNAs in LED-exposed and light-shielded .