Bacteriophages and food safety: An updated overview.

Despite significant advances in pathogen survival and food cleaning measures, foodborne diseases continue to be the main reason for hospitalization or other fatality globally. Conventional antibacterial techniques including pasteurization, pressurized preparation, radioactivity, as well as synthetic antiseptics could indeed decrease bacterial activity in nutrition to variable levels, despite their serious downsides like an elevated upfront outlay, the possibility of accessing malfunctions due to one corrosiveness, as well as an adverse effect upon those the foodstuffs' organoleptic properties and maybe their nutritional significance. Greatest significantly, these cleansing methods eliminate all contaminants, including numerous (often beneficial) bacteria found naturally in food.

Effectiveness of combined seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, flaxseed): As adjacent therapy to treat polycystic ovary syndrome in females.

The formation and release of eggs during ovulation are impacted by high amounts of androgens. Seed cycling is powerful in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). For efficacy studies, 90 women with PCOS, between 15 and 40 years were selected from the department of gynecology, Tertiary care unit.

Phytobioactive compounds as therapeutic agents for human diseases: A review.

Phytobioactive compounds are plant secondary metabolites and bioactive compounds abundantly present in medicinal plants and have remarkable therapeutic potential. Oxidative stress and antibiotic resistance are major causes of present-day ailments such as diabetes, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disorders, cancer, and inflammation. The data for this review were collected from Google Scholar, PubMed, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), and Science Direct by using keywords: "Medicinal plants, Phytobioactive compounds, Polyphenols, Alkaloids, Carotenoids etc.

Comparative evaluation of ethyl acetate and n-Hexane extracts of L. leaves for muscle function restoration after peripheral nerve lesion.

Peripheral nerve injuries are one of those complex medical conditions for which a highly effective first-line treatment is currently missing. The use of natural compound as medicines to treat various disorders has a long history. Our previous research explored that crude L.

Functional exploration of taro starch () supplemented yogurt.

Stabilizers are essential components of manufactured products such as yogurt. The addition of stabilizers improves the body, texture, appearance, and mouth feel of yogurt while also preventing technical defects such as syneresis. A study was conducted to optimize the concentration of taro starch in yogurt.

Functional profile and encapsulating properties of Colocasia esculenta (Taro).

Especially in tropical and subtropical countries, tuber and root crops have developed into important food crops. Due to its use in food preparation, aesthetics, and medicine, taro () is ranked as the fifth most important root crop. In comparison, it stores a considerable quantity of starch - even more than potatoes, sweet potatoes, cassava, and other similar crops.

Nutritional and health status of Afghan refugee women living in Punjab: A cross-sectional study.

Afghan refugees are the world's densely populated community, with 2.6 million registered Afghan refugees living globally, of whom about 2.2 million are in Iran and Pakistan.

Vegetable proteins as encapsulating agents: Recent updates and future perspectives.

The use of proteinaceous material is desired as it forms a protective gelation around the active core, making it safe through temperature, pH, and O in the stomach and intestinal environment. During the boom of functional food utilization in this era of advancement in drug delivery systems, there is a dire need to find more protein sources that could be explored for the potential of being used as encapsulation materials, especially vegetable proteins. This review covers certain examples which need to be explored to form an encapsulation coating material, including soybeans (conglycinin and glycinin), peas (vicilin and convicilin), sunflower (helianthins and albumins), legumes (glutenins and albumins), and proteins from oats, rice, and wheat.

Valorization of mustard and sesame oilseed cakes for food application through eco-innovative technologies.

Agricultural waste valorization is currently getting attention across the world owing to its environmental impact and rich phytochemistry. The mandate of the current investigation was the extraction and characterization of bioactive moieties from the mustard oilseed cake/meal MOC and sesame oilseed cake/meal SOC through ultrasound extraction (UE) techniques due to its higher yield and less burden on the environment as compared to conventional extraction (CE). Purposely, the MOC and SOC were initially subjected to compositional analysis.

Effects of different levels of egg protein replacement in weaned diets on hematology, kidney functions, and immunity biomarkers.

Eggs are good sources of nutrients essential for the growth and development of infants. Introducing eggs as a weaning food can improve dietary adequacy in infants at risk for protein energy malnutrition (PEM). To evaluate the current objective, 72 pups (36 males and 36 females) were used to calculate the impact of various egg protein levels on blood parameters.

Analyzing cross-talk of and genes along with evaluating therapeutic potential of in cigarette-smoke-induced lung pathophysiology in rat model.

The integrity of the distal alveolar epithelium is crucial for lung regeneration following an injury. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of extract; cross-talk of epidermal growth factor () and erythropoietin () genes in a smoke-induced lung injury rat model. For experimentation ( = 27), albino rats were divided equally into three groups, i.

Gut microbiota and synbiotic foods: Unveiling the relationship in COVID-19 perspective.

The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread across the globe and is causing widespread disaster. The impact of gut microbiota on lung disease has been widely documented. Diet, environment, and genetics all play a role in shaping the gut microbiota, which can influence the immune system.

Acid catalyzed one-pot approach towards the synthesis of curcuminoid systems: unsymmetrical diarylidene cycloalkanones, exploration of their single crystals, optical and nonlinear optical properties.

In the present study crystalline unsymmetrical diarylidene ketone derivatives BNTP and BDBC have been prepared by two sequential acid catalyzed aldol condensation reactions in a one pot manner. The crystal structures of both compounds were confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis which revealed the presence of H-bonding interactions of type C-H⋯O, along with weak C-H⋯π and weak π⋯π stacking interactions that are involved in the crystal stabilization of both organic compounds. Hirshfeld surface analysis is carried out for the broad investigation of the intermolecular interactions in both compounds.

Rotavirus epidemiology adjusted pattern in a tropical setting: mathematical correction for false positive problem relating to primary immunochromatography test surveillance.

Background: Rotaviruses are the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in neonates and young children worldwide. Human rotaviruses are the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis in neonates and young children worldwide. The immunochromatography test is frequently used in clinical practice to detect rotavirus infection.

Miso: A traditional nutritious & health-endorsing fermented product.

Consumer demand for fermented foods with a well-balanced nutrient profile has been increasing owing to their ability to prevent chronic diseases as well as their functional, nutritional, and nutraceutical benefits. Among those functional foods, miso is a well-known traditional fermented food with a distinctive savory flavor and aroma that is most commonly used as a seasoning in miso soup. Among different fermented products, miso is derived from soybeans and grains as a result of the activities of enzymes and beneficial microbes.

Therapeutic application of carvacrol: A comprehensive review.

Carvacrol is a major natural constituent and is significantly present as an essential oil in aromatic plants and is well known for its numerous biological activities. Therapeutic properties of carvacrol have been demonstrated as anti-oxidant, anticancer, diabetes prevention, cardioprotective, anti-obesity, hepatoprotective and reproductive role, antiaging, antimicrobial, and immunomodulatory properties. The carvacrol biosynthesis has been mediated through mevalonate pathway.

Fiber-enriched botanicals: A therapeutic tool against certain metabolic ailments.

Plant-based foods are natural sources including vegetables, fruits, cereals and legumes. These foods consist of various types of nutrients in which carbohydrate is the basic component. However, some plant-based diets contain carbohydrates in the form of fiber.

Screening of drug candidates against Endothelin-1 to treat hypertension using computational based approaches: Molecular docking and dynamics simulation.

Hypertension (HTN) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular and renal diseases, cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) and a prime underlying cause of worldwide morbidity and mortality. Hypertension is a complex condition and a strong interplay of multiple genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors is involved in its etiology. Previous studies showed an association of overexpression of genes with hypertension.

Prognostic significance of programmed death-1 and programmed death ligand-1 proteins in breast cancer.

In numerous studies related to tumor prognosis, programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) has been identified as a biomarker. This work aimed to determine the prognostic importance of PD-L1 in breast cancer. We searched electronic databases such as PubMed, Google scholar, home pages of publishing groups, medical, clinical, and pharmaceutical sciences journals, as well as other relevant sources to discover the importance of PD-1 and PD-L1 expression in breast cancer therapies and also recurrence.

Mechanistic role of astaxanthin derived from shrimp against certain metabolic disorders.

Oxidative stress caused by the imbalance between production of oxidants and antioxidants in the body leads to the development of different ailments. The bioactive compounds derived from marine sources are considered to be safe and appropriate to use. Astaxanthin possesses antioxidant activity about 100-500 times higher than other antioxidants such as α-tocopherol and β-carotene.

A fractional-order model of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with governmental action and individual reaction.

The deadly coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has recently affected each corner of the world. Many governments of different countries have imposed strict measures in order to reduce the severity of the infection. In this present paper, we will study a mathematical model describing COVID-19 dynamics taking into account the government action and the individuals reaction.

Nutritional and ethnomedicinal scenario of koumiss: A concurrent review.

Fermented foods are an essential source of nutrition for the communities living in developing areas of the world. Additionally, traditional fermented products are a rich source of various bioactive components. Experimental research regarding the functional exploration of these products is a way forward for better human health.

Structural and nutritional portrayal of rye-supplemented bread using fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy.

In the present study, four different variants, namely Gp-1, Gp-2, Gp-3, and Gp-4, were characterized for their nutritional and fatty acid profile. Later on, the nutritionally superior variant was used for bread preparation. Purposely, composite flour was prepared with different ratios of wheat and rye (100:0; 90:10; 80:20).