The Therapeutic Effects of Lycopene Against Experimental Giardiasis in Mice.

is a protozoan parasite that infects approximately one billion people worldwide. In this study, the effects of lycopene on experimental giardiasis in mice were investigated by evaluating cyst shedding rate, weight changes, duodenal antioxidant status, and histopathological alteration. Ninety-five male mice aged four to six weeks were divided into six groups of 15 and one group of 5 as the negative control.

Aloe vera jelly dessert supplemented with encapsulated in mucilage and sodium alginate: Characterization of physicochemical, sensory properties and survivability against low pH, salt, heat, and cold storage.

The goal of this research was to assess the free (FLC) and microencapsulated (MLC) survivability using sodium alginate and mucilage (PMM), as a second layer to produce probiotic aloe vera jelly dessert (AVJD). To determine bead characteristics, the aspect ratio of the bead, survival in 72°C, and cold storage were assessed as well as for AVJD, survivability of probiotics in simulated gastrointestinal condition (SGIC), and storage time. The results showed that all the beads are spherical (aspect ratio = 1.

Effects of free and encapsulated grape seed extract on the physicochemical, textural, microbial, and sensorial properties of UF-Feta cheese.

The current study was conducted to elucidate the impact of grape seed extract (SE) and microencapsulated seed extract (MSE) addition to UF-Feta cheese. The SE was encapsulated in maize starch, alginate, and canola oil using the emulsion technique. The SE and MSE characteristics were evaluated.

Nutritional and sensory properties of low-fat milk dessert enriched with quinoa ( Willd) Titicaca protein isolate.

The purpose of this work was to investigate the potential production of protein isolated (TQPI) to improve the quality of low-fat desserts. In this study, low-fat desserts incorporating TQPI (0, 1%, 3%, and 5%) were produced. The results indicated that as TQPI increased, protein content, acidity, b*, hardness, and water-holding capacity (WHC) increased.

Inhibition of histamine accumulation by novel histamine-degrading species of sp. isolated from goats and sheep milk.

Histamine is an active amine compound that occurs in various fermented foods that may cause adverse effects on the human health. Certain microorganisms are able to degrade histamine by an oxidative deamination reaction. Therefore, the present study aimed to quantify histamine-forming and/or -degrading activity of the isolates derived from milk of goat and sheep herds, in Iran, by the capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE) method; and we evaluated the molecular characteristics of staphylococcal isolates.

Different effect of chemical refining process on Baneh () kernel oil: Regeneration of tocopherols.

The present study was conducted to investigate the impact of refining process on the chemical properties (fatty acid composition and tocopherols, sterols, and polyphenolic contents), qualitative parameters (peroxide value, acid value, and p-anisidine value), and antioxidant activity (DPPH radical scavenging assay and FRAP test) of Baneh ( var ) kernel oil. The results revealed that the refining process had no significant effect on the fatty acid composition. A major finding of this research was the increase in the tocopherol and sterol content up to the bleaching stage followed by their decrease in the deodorizing phase.

Bactericidal fully human single-chain fragment variable antibodies protect mice against methicillin-resistant bacteraemia.

Objectives: The increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant , besides the inadequate numbers of effective antibiotics, emphasises the need to find new therapeutic agents against this lethal pathogen.

Methods: In this study, to obtain antibody fragments against , a human single-chain fragment variable (scFv) library was enriched against living methicillin-resistant (MRSA) cells, grown in three different conditions, that is human peripheral blood mononuclear cells with plasma, whole blood and biofilm. The antibacterial activity of scFvs was evaluated by the growth inhibition assay .

Influence of limited replacement of NaCl with KCl and yeast extract on microbiological, chemical, sensory, and textural properties of emulsion-type chicken sausages.

‏In this study, the production of emulsion-type sausage by replacement of 20% to 40% KCl plus 1% or 2% yeast extract instead of NaCl was studied. The physical, chemical, microbiological, and sensory properties of the samples were analyzed up to 28 days of storage. The sample sausages were approved by the panelists.

In vitro and in vivo activity of essential oil.

is a zoonotic parasite of worldwide importance, responsible for toxoplasmosis in homeotherms. Although treatment options are readily available, most drugs often cause serious side effects. Extracts of () have shown significant pharmacological activity against various parasites, viruses, and bacteria.

The effect of proteolytic activity of starter cultures on technologically important properties of yogurt.

In this study, the effects of proteolytic activity of yogurt starter bacteria on physicochemical and technological properties of yogurt were investigated. Moreover, impact of proteolytic activity and production of exopolysaccharide (EPS) on the performance of each strain were screened. In order to compare the textural properties of yogurt samples, four parameters were evaluated: syneresis, water-holding capacity, cohesiveness, and hardness.

Alterations of the ovarian histomorphometry at pre-puberty in rat offspring from diabetic mothers.

Purpose: Maternal diabetes leads to increased blood glucose concentration in the mother and consequently in the foetus, causing various neonatal problems. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of maternal diabetes on foetal ovarian structure.

Methods: Sixteen adult female rats were allocated into two equal groups.