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Potentiality of freeze–thaw treatment to produce soft textured aonla (Emblica officinalis) candies
Aonla, due to its astringency, is converted into various processed products. Candy is the most popular of among them. Commercially available aonla candies in India are hard in texture. However, soft textured c...
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Modelling Fertility Schedules of India
Age-specific fertility distribution of India is skewed and thus deviates from the classical bell-shaped (normal) curve which is evident in fertility data from the developed countries. In the present paper, emp...
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Optimization and comparison of non-conventional extraction technologies for Citrus paradisi L. peels: a valorization approach
The phenolics from grapefruit peel were obtained by ultrasound assisted extraction (UAE) and enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE). Extraction parameters were optimized using response surface methodology to maximiz...
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Valorisation of black carrot pomace: microwave assisted extraction of bioactive phytoceuticals and antioxidant activity using Box–Behnken design
The present study compares three methods viz. microwave assisted extraction (MAE), ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) and conventional solvent extraction (CSE) for extraction of phenolic compounds from black...
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Characterization and Antifungal Activity of Pomegranate Peel Extract and its Use in Polysaccharide-Based Edible Coatings to Extend the Shelf-Life of Capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.)
Effect of pomegranate peel extract (PPE) in two polysaccharide-based edible coatings namely chitosan and alginate on capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) was studied during storage at 10 °C. The characterization of PPE ...
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Phytonutrient composition, antioxidant activity and acceptability of muffins incorporated with red capsicum pomace powder
Enzymatic liquefaction (EL) ensures fast extraction and enhanced recovery of bioactives from red capsicum along with reduced degradation of these compounds remained in the pomace. Hence, red capsicum pomace o...
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Glutamate Inhibits the Pro-Survival Effects of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 on Retinal Ganglion Cells in Hypoxic Neonatal Rat Retina
Glutamate that accumulates in injured brain tissue has been shown to hinder the neuroprotection rendered by insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). However, its role in attenuating the neuroprotective effect of ...
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Hypoxia-Induced Iron Accumulation in Oligodendrocytes Mediates Apoptosis by Eliciting Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress
This study was aimed at evaluating the role of increased iron accumulation in oligodendrocytes and its role in their apoptosis in the periventricular white matter damage (PWMD) following a hypoxic injury to th...
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Open AccessFactors influencing the uptake of neonatal bereavement support services – Findings from two tertiary neonatal centres in the UK
Research on perinatal bereavement services is limited. The aim of the study was to compare the uptake of bereavement support services between two tertiary neonatal units (NNU), and to investigate influencing f...
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Enzyme-Assisted Extraction of Carotenoid-Rich Extract from Red Capsicum (Capsicum annuum)
Development of aqueous carotenoid-rich extract (ACE) is a major challenge for the food industry looking for natural colourants. Red capsicum an excellent source of carotenoids has been explored as a novel sour...
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Development of extruded Ready-To-Eat (RTE) snacks using corn, black gram, roots and tuber flour blends
Extruded RTE snacks were prepared from flour blends made with corn flour, Bengal gram flour, roots and tuber flours in a proportion of 60–80: 20: 20 respectively and moisture was adjusted to 17–20 %. The roots...
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Influence of putrescine and carnauba wax on functional and sensory quality of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) fruits during storage
Functional properties (anthocyanins, antioxidant, ascorbic acid and tannin) and sensory score were determined in pomegranate fruits at two storage temperatures (3 and 5 °C) after treatment with 2 mM putrescine...
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Microglia-derived proinflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-1beta induce Purkinje neuronal apoptosis via their receptors in hypoxic neonatal rat brain
The develo** cerebellum is extremely vulnerable to hypoxia which can damage the Purkinje neurons. We hypothesized that this might be mediated by tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) der...
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Melatonin Antioxidative Defense: Therapeutical Implications for Aging and Neurodegenerative Processes
The pineal product melatonin has remarkable antioxidant properties. It is secreted during darkness and plays a key role in various physiological responses including regulation of circadian rhythms, sleep homeo...
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Roles of Activated Microglia in Hypoxia Induced Neuroinflammation in the Develo** Brain and the Retina
Amoeboid microglial cells (AMCs) in the develo** brain display surface receptors and antigens shared by the monocyte-derived tissue macrophages. Activation of AMCs in the perinatal brain has been associated ...
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Open AccessToll-like receptor 4 mediates microglial activation and production of inflammatory mediators in neonatal rat brain following hypoxia: role of TLR4 in hypoxic microglia
Hypoxia induces microglial activation which causes damage to the develo** brain. Microglia derived inflammatory mediators may contribute to this process. Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) has been reported to indu...
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An efficient novel low voltage field electron emitter with cathode consisting of template synthesized copper microarrays
Synthesis of copper microstructures was done using the electrochemical template technique using the NTF (Nuclear Track Filter). The NTF was fabricated using the polycarbonate SSNTD (Solid State Nuclear Track D...
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Open AccessExpression of sphingosine kinase 1 in amoeboid microglial cells in the corpus callosum of postnatal rats
Sphingosine kinase 1 (SphK1), a key enzyme responsible for phosphorylating sphingosine into sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) has been shown to be expressed in monocytes and monocyte-derived peripheral macrophages...
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Induction of anthocyanin pigments in callus cultures of Rosa hybrida L. in response to sucrose and ammonical nitrogen levels
The influence of varied concentrations of sucrose and ammonical (NH 4 + ) nitrogen on in vitro induction and expression of anthocyanin pigments from Rosa hybrid...
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Respiratory viruses in acute bronchiolitis in Delhi
