Effect of using kiwi fruit and heart of date palm slurries as a novel acceleration ripening enzyme source on the physicochemical, textural, and sensorial properties of Ras cheese.

Ras cheese, a hard cheese typically consumed in the Middle East after a 6-month ripening period, is a rich source of casein. Microbial enzymes are commonly used to develop its distinct flavor, but plant-based enzymes offer a cost-effective alternative. Kiwi fruit and heart of date palm slurries contain substantial levels of protease activity, measured at 77.

Prevalence and Risk Factor Analysis of Bovine Trypanosoma Infection in Cattle across Three Egyptian Governorates.

A cross-sectional study was conducted in three governorates of the Nile Delta region in Egypt from January to December 2024. The objective was to determine the seroprevalence of bovine trypanosomosis and evaluate associated risk factors. A total of 540 cattle blood samples were examined using the CATT/T.

Impact of tiger nut milk as a substitute for cow milk on the rheological, physiochemical, and organoleptic properties of functional ice cream.

Unlabelled: Tiger nuts are an excellent food choice due to their rich mineral, fiber, and antioxidant content. Tiger nut milk was replaced by 25, 50, 75, and 100% of cow's milk in the ice cream mixture. The impact of substituting cow milk with tiger nut milk on the physicochemical, rheological, and organoleptic properties of ice cream was examined.

Perichondral telocytes and their role in cartilage development and regeneration: Insights from histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and TEM.

Perichondrial telocytes (TCs) play a pivotal role in cartilage development, as demonstrated by their expression of CD34, CD117, VEGF, MMP-9, CD21, and CD68. These markers highlight their involvement in angiogenesis, extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling, immune modulation, and tissue homeostasis. VEGF expression suggests a role in promoting vascularization, while MMP-9 indicates their contribution to ECM remodeling.

Identification, characterisation and outcomes of pre-atrial fibrillation in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

Aims: Atrial fibrillation (AF) in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) has prognostic implications. Using a machine learning algorithm (FIND-AF), we aimed to explore clinical events and the cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) characteristics of the pre-AF phenotype in HFrEF.

Methods And Results: A cohort of individuals aged ≥18 years with HFrEF without AF from the MATCH 1 and MATCH 2 studies (2018-2024) stratified by FIND-AF score.

Mechanistic insights into cross-modal aroma-taste interactions mediating sweetness perception enhancement in Fu brick tea.

Growing demand for sugar reduction in beverage necessitates innovative approaches to maintain sweetness perception without compromising acceptability. Volatile compounds in Fu brick tea (FBT) were analyzed using headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) combined with gas chromatography/olfactometry-associated taste (GC/O-AT), identifying four key sweetness-associated aroma compounds. Threshold determination coupled with gradient monomer recombination experiments quantified compound-specific sweetness contributions.

Effect of utilizing heart of date palm powder as a new source of dietary fibers, carbohydrates, and protein on the characterization and biological properties of low-fat bio-Labneh.

The heart of date palm powder serves as a valuable source of various biological macromolecules, such as dietary fibers and proteins, which contribute to its benefits as a health-enhancing ingredient. The main component of the heart date palm is carbohydrates, which provide a rapid energy source and its fiber content aids digestion and promotes feelings of fullness, thereby enhancing any diet. This research studied the possibility of incorporating the heart of date palm powder at varying concentrations (0, 3 %, 6 %, 9 %, and 12 % w/v) into low-fat bio Labneh made from a mix of camel and corn milk (75 %: 25 %).

Discovery of the First Efficacious Adenosine 2A Receptor Negative Allosteric Modulators for High Adenosine Cancer Immunotherapies.

Inhibition of the adenosine 2A receptor (AR) is recognized as a promising immunotherapeutic strategy but is challenged by the ubiquity of AR function in the immune system. To develop a safe yet efficacious immunotherapy, the discovery of a novel negative allosteric modulator (NAM) was preferred. Leveraging an in-house, sensitive, high-throughput screening cellular assay, novel AR NAM scaffolds were identified, followed by an extensive structure-activity relationship (SAR) study, leading to the discovery of potent 2-amino-3,5-dicyanopyridine derivatives.

Production and evaluation of novel functional cream cottage cheese fortified with bovine colostrum and probiotic bacteria.

Unlabelled: Nutrient-dense colostrum can be employed as a functional food ingredient. This work aimed to produce novel functional probiotic Cream cottage cheese (FPC) using probiotic (ABT) culture and bovine colostrum powder (BCP) at levels of 1, 2, and 3%. Physicochemical and functional properties (antioxidant activity, fatty acid profile, and antibacterial activity) were analyzed.

Diapocynin treatment induces functional and structural improvements in an advanced disease state in the mdx mice.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common muscular disorder affecting children. It affects nearly 1 male birth over 5000. Oxidative stress is a pervasive feature in the pathogenesis of DMD.

Assessment of some toxic elements (Co, Cr, Mn, Se, and As) in muscle, offal, hair, and blood of camels () and their risk assessment.

Background: Camel meat tainted with heavy metals or trace elements may pose a health risk to consumers. Heavy metal contamination poses a severe danger due to both their toxicity and bioaccumulation in the food chain.

Aim: To estimate the residual levels of heavy metals (Co, Cr, Mn, Se, and As) in muscle, liver, kidney, hair, and serum of three camel breeds (Magaheem, Maghateer, and Wadha) collected from Al-Omran abattoir, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.

Overview of Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery Applications of Reactive Electrospinning and Crosslinking Techniques of Polymeric Nanofibers with Highlights on Their Biocompatibility Testing and Regulatory Aspects.

Traditional electrospinning is a promising technique for fabricating nanofibers for tissue engineering and drug delivery applications. The method is highly efficient in producing nanofibers with morphology and porosity similar to the extracellular matrix. Nonetheless, and in many instances, the process has faced several limitations, including weak mechanical strength, large diameter distributions, and scaling-up difficulties of its fabricated electrospun nanofibers.

Development and characterization of a novel flavored functional fermented whey-based sports beverage fortified with Spirulina platensis.

Spirulina platensis, a microalga known for its exceptional nutritional value, especially its bioactive compounds and protein content, holds promise for incorporation into functional food products. Ricotta cheese whey is a byproduct of the production of ricotta cheese that is difficult to use in industries due to its low pH and less favorable processing qualities. This research aimed to create a unique fermented ricotta cheese whey-based beverage supplemented with various Spirulina powder concentrations (0.

Future scope of plant-derived bioactive compounds in the management of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: In vitro antimicrobial and antivirulence prospects to combat MRSA.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a foremost human and animal pathogen with public health and veterinary significance causing hospital and community infections and contagious bovine mastitis. Due to its ability to develop multidrug resistance (MDR) and its pathogenicity, MRSA infection control is becoming a global concern. Natural antibacterial options are needed to combat MDR development and infectious dissemination.

Genetic Factors Associated with Morphine Consumption in Women Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Introduction: Morphine has been a crucial analgesic agent used perioperatively in various surgical procedures. Genetic factors can lead to morphine dose requirement interpatient variability. Our objective was to determine the contribution of genetic polymorphisms in human μ-opioid receptor gene (OPRM1), ATP binding cassette gene (ABCB1) and rs2952768 to the variation of the perioperative morphine consumption in women undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Novel Antioxidant Insights of Myricetin on the Performance of Broiler Chickens and Alleviating Experimental Infection with spp.: Crosstalk between Oxidative Stress and Inflammation.

In the modern poultry industry, the application of novel phytogenic bioactive compounds with antioxidant potential aims to enhance productivity and quality and to minimize the stress of associated diseases. Herein, myricetin, a natural flavonoid, was evaluated for the first time on broiler chickens' performance, antioxidants and immune modulating functions, and tackling avian coccidiosis. A total of 500 one-day-old chicks were divided into five groups.

Liposomal encapsulated oregano, cinnamon, and clove oils enhanced the performance, bacterial metabolites antioxidant potential, and intestinal microbiota of broiler chickens.

Encapsulated phytochemicals with augmented therapeutic and nutritional characteristics have become promising alternatives to antimicrobials in the poultry industry. Hence, our key target was to explore the efficacy of liposomal encapsulation, as a novel carrier, for essential oils (LEOs) on growth, digestibility, intestinal microbiota, and bacterial metabolites of broiler chickens. Moreover, the impact of encapsulated EOs on transcription mechanisms targeting the genes encoding digestive enzymes, gut barrier functions and antioxidant potential of broiler chickens was evidenced.

Double-Fermented Soybean Meal Totally Replaces Soybean Meal in Broiler Rations with Favorable Impact on Performance, Digestibility, Amino Acids Transporters and Meat Nutritional Value.

Inclusion of microbial fermented soybean meal in broiler feed has induced advantageous outcomes for their performance and gastrointestinal health via exhibiting probiotic effects. In this study, soybean meal (SBM) was subjected to double-stage microbial fermentation utilizing functional metabolites of fungi and bacteria. In broiler diet, DFSBM replaced SBM by 0, 25, 50 and 100%.

Prospective Application of Nanoencapsulated on Broiler Chickens' Performance and Gut Health with Efficacy against Colonization.

Probiotics as novel antibiotics' substitutes are verified to provide barriers for hindering the colonization of enteric bacterial pathogens with nutritional benefits. For enhancement of the probiotics' effectiveness, their integration within nanomaterials is a paramount tool to support the progress of new compounds with functional features. Therefore, we addressed the impact of effective delivery of probiotics () loaded nanoparticles (BNPs) on performance and () shedding and colonization in poultry.

Physicochemical, functional and sensory properties of probiotic yoghurt flavored with white sapote fruit ().

Unlabelled: Yoghurt is one of the health-functional foods and its nutritive value can be enhanced by adding native fruit. This study aimed to produce novel functional probiotic yoghurt using () strain and White sapote fruits pulp (WSP) at levels of 5, 10, and 15%. WSP contains 19.

Direct Oral Anticoagulants vs. Warfarin in Hemodialysis Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: The use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients who have both atrial fibrillation (AF) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring hemodialysis remains controversial, with warfarin remaining the mainstay of the treatment. As hemodialysis patients were excluded from most clinical DOACs trials, the evidence of their efficacy and safety is lacking in this cohort of patients.

Aim: To review the current evidence investigating safety profile and the efficacy of DOACs in comparison with warfarin in patients with AF and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring hemodialysis.

Preparation and evaluation of Quinoa-Kishk as a novel functional fermented dairy product.

Unlabelled: Quinoa is gaining more attention throughout the world because of its high nutritional, antioxidant and antimicrobial impacts. This study aimed to develop a novel functional Kishk prepared from wheat burghul replacement with quinoa seeds at 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100% levels. Changes in chemical, microbial, and sensory properties were followed during storage at room temperature for 3 months.

Cognitive enhancing effect of diapocynin in D-galactose-ovariectomy-induced Alzheimer's-like disease in rats: Role of ERK, GSK-3β, and JNK signaling.

NADPH oxidase (NOX) has been identified as a crucial contender of oxidative damage in Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, the capability of diapocynin, a NOX inhibitor, to offer neuroprotection in AD models is still a matter of debate. Hence, the current work is dedicated to investigate the influence of diapocynin on cognitive impairment prompted by ovariectomy combined with D-galactose injection in rats (an AD animal model), and to elucidate the signaling mechanisms regulating diapocynin-induced effects.

Escitalopram Ameliorates Cognitive Impairment in D-Galactose-Injected Ovariectomized Rats: Modulation of JNK, GSK-3β, and ERK Signalling Pathways.

Though selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to increase cognitive performance in some studies on patients and animal models of Alzheimer's disease (AD), other studies have reported contradictory results, and the mechanism of action has not been fully described. This study aimed to examine the effect of escitalopram, an SSRI, in an experimental model of AD and to determine the involved intracellular signalling pathways. Ovariectomized rats were administered D-galactose (150 mg/kg/day, i.