Cadmium toxicity alleviation in rats using lactobacillus-fermented and unfermented opuntia ficus-indica L. juices.

(prickly pear) contains natural compounds with known anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects. This study assessed the ability of normal (NCJ) and Lactobacillus-fermented prickly pear juice (FCJ) to reduce cadmium toxicity in male albino rats. Physical and chemical properties of both juices were analyzed, revealing that fermentation increased total phenolics and flavonoids, boosting antioxidant activity by 48.

Comparative nutritional analysis and sensory evaluation of three baby foods with low allergen ingredients for infants.

This study explores the nutritional composition and sensory acceptance of three baby food formulations designed to aid infants' transition to solid foods. The formulations were composed of different raw materials: BF1 (chickpeas, rice, artichoke, carrots, orange peel), BF2 (corn, egg white, spinach, carrots, orange peel), and BF3 (potato, mushroom, beet, carrots, orange peel). Results showed that BF1 had the highest protein content, moderate fat, and significant fiber.

Biopreservative and Anti-Mycotoxigenic Potentials of MG847589 and Its Bacteriocin in Soft White Cheese.

Probiotics and their bacteriocins have increasingly attracted interest for their use as safe food preservatives. This study aimed to produce soft white cheese fortified with MG847589 ( MG847589) and/or its bacteriocin; cheese with (CP), cheese with bacteriocin (CB), and cheese with both and bacteriocin (CPB) were compared to control cheese (CS) to evaluate their biopreservative and anti-mycotoxigenic potentials for prolonged shelf life and safe food applications. The effects of these fortifications on physiochemical, microbial, texture, microstructure, and sensory properties were studied.

Characterization of Orange Peel Extract and Its Potential Protective Effect against Aluminum Chloride-Induced Alzheimer's Disease.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder without a cure. Hence, developing an effective treatment or protective agent is crucial for public health. The present study aims to characterize orange peel extract (OPE) through in vitro and in silico studies.

Docking Analysis of Some Bioactive Compounds from Traditional Plants against SARS-CoV-2 Target Proteins.

COVID-19 is still a global pandemic that has not been stopped. Many traditional medicines have been demonstrated to be incredibly helpful for treating COVID-19 patients while fighting the disease worldwide. We introduced 10 bioactive compounds derived from traditional medicinal plants and assessed their potential for inhibiting viral spike protein (S-protein), Papain-like protease (PLpro), and RNA dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) using molecular docking protocols where we simulate the inhibitors bound to target proteins in various poses and at different known binding sites using Autodock version 4.

Validation of New ELISA Technique for Detection of Aflatoxin B1 Contamination in Food Products versus HPLC and VICAM.

Toxin-contaminated foods and beverages are a major source of illness, may cause death, and have a significant negative economic impact worldwide. Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a potent toxin that may induce cancer after chronic low-level exposure. This study developed a quantitative recombinant gene antiserum ELISA technique for aflatoxin B1 detection in contaminated food products.

Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities and UPLC-ESI-MS/MS polyphenolic profile of sweet orange peel extracts.

With growing consumer awareness, exploitation of renewable resources is cost-effective and environment friendly. This work examines the potential of citrus peels as natural antioxidants and antimicrobials for food preservation. Extraction yield, total soluble phenols and flavonoids of various citrus peels (sweet orange, lemon, tangerine and grapefruit) were optimized by varying the solvent type.

Nutritional, phytochemical, and in vitro anticancer potential of sugar apple (Annona squamosa) fruits.

In plants, Fruits and their wastes are the main sources of bioactive compounds. Currently, Annona fruits have attracted the attention of people interested in health-promoting foods due to their phytochemical content that their activities were not studied before. This study aimed to explore the potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, and in vitro anticancer activity of two cultivars Annona squamosa (Annona b.

Phytochemical Analysis and Toxicity Assessment of Artichoke By-product Extract.

Background And Objective: Egypt produced 236,314 t of artichoke in 2016, which produce a huge amount of useless by-product, which can be used as cheaper source for many active compounds can be applied for some medical application. The objective of this study was to assess the toxicity of the artichoke by-product extract through its effect on rats' kidney, brain and liver biomarkers.

Materials And Methods: Chemical composition of artichoke by-product (crude protein, crude fiber, crude fat and minerals) was determined.