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Comparative analysis on the properties of egg yolk lipids extracted by different extraction methods
Egg yolk lipids are important components in egg yolk. Compared with proteins, minerals, vitamins and pigments in egg yolk, there is a lack of systematic research on extraction methods and characteristics of yo...
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Bioactive peptides derived from quinoa protein: fabrication, antioxidant activities, and in vitro digestion profiles
Quinoa protein is increasingly being used a source of plant protein in the food industry because of its high nutrient value, good digestibility, and gluten-free nature. However, its widespread application in t...
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Open AccessShort-term intensive fasting enhances the immune function of red blood cells in humans
Fasting is known to influence the immune functions of leukocytes primarily by regulating their mobilization and redistribution between the bone marrow and the peripheral tissues or circulation, in particular v...
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Lutein-Loaded Emulsions Stabilized by Egg White Protein-Dextran-Catechin Conjugates: Cytotoxicity, Stability, and Bioaccessibility
The aim of this study was to investigate the cytotoxicity, physicochemical stability, and bioaccessibility of lutein-loaded emulsions stabilized by egg white protein-dextran-catechin (EWP-Dex-EC) conjugates. T...
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Associations between congenital heart disease and air pollutants at different gestational weeks: a time-series analysis
Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy has been linked to birth defects. But the directions of studies on the associations between air pollutants exposure and effect on the incidence of congenital heart di...
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Novel extraction technologies and potential applications of egg yolk proteins
The high nutritional value and diverse functional properties of egg yolk proteins have led to its widespread use in the fields of food, medicine, and cosmetics. Various extraction methods have been reported to...
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Association between air pollutants and neural tube defects during pregnancy in Lanzhou, China: a time series analysis
Few studies have evaluated the association between air pollutants and neural tube defects (NTDs). Moreover, the existing research ignores the lag effect of air pollution on health and provides inconsistent epi...
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Immunomodulatory Function of Egg White Peptides in RAW264.7 Macrophage Cells and Immunosuppressive Mice Induced by Cyclophosphamide
In this study, the immunomodulatory function of egg white peptides (EWP) was evaluated using RAW264.7 macrophage cells and an immunosuppressive BALB/c mice model. In vitro, 100 μg/mL EWP significantly increase...
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Fabrication, Structural and Emulsifying Properties of Egg White Protein-Dextran Conjugates through Maillard Reaction
Egg white proteins (EWP) are effective emulsifiers that can be used to form and stabilize oil-in-water emulsions. However, our previous study found that EWP was more suitable as an emulsifier to prepare emulsi...
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Study on functional improvement of freeze–thaw egg yolk pellet by enzymatic hydrolysis
Freeze–thaw egg yolk pellet (FYP) could be produced as a by-product in the process of egg yolk immunoglobulin (IgY) extraction. The FYP contained many superior nutritional components like fresh egg yolk, but i...
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Time series analysis on association between ambient air pollutants and orofacial clefts during pregnancy in Lanzhou, China
Current studies on air pollutant exposure during pregnancy and orofacial clefts (OFCs) have inconsistent results, and few studies have investigated refined susceptible windows for OFCs. We aim to estimate asso...
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Open AccessCharacterization of a novel polysaccharide from red ginseng and its ameliorative effect on oxidative stress injury in myocardial ischemia
Red ginseng (RG) was widely used as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) or dietary supplement. However, few researches had been reported on the red ginseng polysaccharide (RGP).
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Open AccessUmbilical cord artery-derived perivascular stem cells for treatment of ovarian failure through CD146 signaling
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CircLPAR3 Acts as an Oncogene in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Through Regulating the miR-643/HMGB2 Network
The malignant progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) has been confirmed to be mediated by a variety of factors, including circular RNA (circRNA). However, the role of circLPAR3 in OSCC development ...
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Identification of Benign and Malignant Lung Nodules in CT Images Based on Ensemble Learning Method
Under the background of urgent need for computer-aided technology to provide physicians with objective decision support, aiming at reducing the false positive rate of nodule CT detection in pulmonary nodules d...
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Immunodominant membrane protein (Imp) promotes the transmission of wheat blue dwarf (WBD) phytoplasma by directly interacting with α-tubulin in leafhoppers
Phytoplasmas are important plant pathogens that affect crops, bushes, and trees. Wheat blue dwarf (WBD) phytoplasma is transmitted by the leafhopper Psammotettix striatus, with infection resulting in severe losse...
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Effect of preparation procedure on properties of egg white protein and the fibrous microparticle stabilized complex emulsions
This study, three different procedures were used for preparation of egg white protein (E) and egg white protein fibrous microparticle (EM) complex emulsions, to modify the interfacial and aqueous composition. ...
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Degradation of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate in model and egg yolk systems and strategies for its stabilization
In this study, the stability of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) in the model system and folate-enriched egg yolk and strategies for 5-MTHF stabilization were investigated. The oxygen, temperature and light a...
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Effect of Crystallization State on the Gel Properties of Oleogels Based on β-sitosterol
Oleogels based on three different oils (sunflower oil, solid coconut oil and liquid coconut oil) were formulated using β-sitosterol. In general, an observed increase in crystallinity was correlated with an inc...
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Deployment optimization of wireless mesh networks in wind turbine condition monitoring system
This study aims to propose a deployment optimization method based on IEEE 802.11 heterogeneous wireless mesh networks (WMNs) for the condition monitoring system (CMS) of wind turbines. This method can provide ...
