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Volume 144

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  1. Review

    1. Review articleOpen access
      Nanodelivery systems of astaxanthin: mechanisms for improving metabolic health and delaying aging via the gut microbiome-host metabolic axis
      Zelin Feng, Chune Liu, Feng Liu
      Article 107422
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      Integrated framework of nano-delivered astaxanthin action through the gut microbiome–host metabolic axis. Abbreviations: AhR, aryl hydrocarbon receptor; AST, astaxanthin; FFAR2/FFAR3, free fatty acid receptor 2/free fatty acid receptor 3; FOXO3, forkhead box O3; FXR, farnesoid X receptor; GLP-1, glucagon-like peptide-1; nano-AST, nano-delivered astaxanthin; PYY, peptide YY; SCFAs, short-chain fatty acids; SLNs, solid lipid nanoparticles; NLCs, nanostructured lipid carriers; TGR5, Takeda G-protein-coupled receptor 5; ZO-1, zonula occludens-1. The reproduction of this image has been licensed from BioRender.

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      Nutritional and bioactive properties of Pereskia aculeata Miller: Potential in nutrigenomics and functional food development
      Nayef Mikhael Gracie Chamma, Juliane Rezende Mercer, Maria Lucia Masson
      Article 107379
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      Food-derived peptide-mineral complexes: An effective natural strategy for enhancing mineral bioavailability and synergistic biological activities
      Chao Zhang, Guogeng Zhang, Yue Liu, Weibo Qiao, ... Yanbo Wang
      Article 107424
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      Bionutri AR1® as a fermentation-derived multicomponent food matrix: Glucan structure, extracellular immune responses, and current mechanistic gaps
      Thalia Fernandes de Melo Pimentel, Antônio Vinícius Vieira Araújo, Mayza Maroto do Monte, Bianca Lima dos Santos, ... Lucas Antonio Duarte Nicolau
      Article 107435
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      Bioprocessing of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) by fermentation: Effects on protein, fiber, and flavor
      Xiaoting Liu, David Fonseca-Hernandez, Elvira Gonzalez de Mejia
      Article 107425
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      Neuroprotective potential of cocoa flavanols: Molecular insights, translational and clinical challenges
      Wasim S.M. Qadi, Djilali Benabdelmoumene, Esraa Adnan Dawoud Dawoud, Xiaohui Tong, ... Hamizah Shahirah Hamezah
      Article 107439
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      Summary of the key findings on the neuroprotective effects of cocoa flavanols.

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      Bioactive composition and pharmacology of red wine, beer, and Huangjiu (Chinese rice wine): a review
      Ke Liu, Lei Yao, Xingchu Gong, Yinzhou Hu, ... Xiaoyan Lu
      Article 107444
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      Storage stability kinetics and preclinical pharmacological evaluation of freeze-dried roselle anthocyanin microcapsules for commercial nutraceutical applications (HIBI®)
      Anh Duy Do, Quoc-Duy Nguyen, Thi Tuong Vi Tran, Quoc-Trung Huynh, ... Thi-Van-Linh Nguyen
      Article 107448
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  2. Research Papers

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      Myricetin ameliorates lupus nephritis by suppressing AXL/PI3K/AKT-mediated B cell proliferation and differentiation
      Ze Yang, Yanzuo Wu, Yanhao Chen, Zexuan Wu, ... Jie Bao
      Article 107426
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      Network pharmacology and plasma composition analysis of cedar pollen active compounds for treating hyperlipidemia in type 2 diabetic mice
      Wanyu Li, Anqi Xin, Jiaxu Zhang, Guangmiao Gao, ... Xiaofeng Shi
      Article 107427
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      Preventive potentials of Taiwanese marine algae polysaccharide-enriched extracts in osteoarthritis progression
      Wan-Chi Tsai, Ya-Shuan Chou, Chia-Hao Hsu, Yi-De Lee, ... Tsung-Lin Cheng
      Article 107431
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      Ulva lactuca polysaccharide suppresses hepatocellular carcinoma by modulating SLC16A3-mediated lactate metabolism
      Jingxiang Xu, Juan Liu, Silu Li, Yusong Qiu, ... Chao Zhao
      Article 107430
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      Associations of dietary intake with influenza susceptibility: evidence from bidirectional, multivariable, and mediation mendelian randomization analyses
      Shiyao Zhang, Hangyu Zhao, Rui Wang, Zhaoyang Li, ... Xuefeng Wang
      Article 107428
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      Efficacy and functional analysis of bee products-derived extract mixture in alleviating allergic rhinitis symptoms
      Qing Wang, Weihua Xu, Yanlong Dou, Minjie Jiang, ... Jing Leng
      Article 107432
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      Actinidia arguta fruit extract attenuates osteoarthritis progression by suppressing inflammation and subchondral bone osteoclastogenesis
      Yang Wang, Haifeng Shao, Zi-Eum Im, Junnan Ma, ... Hyo Won Jung
      Article 107433
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      Immune regulatory functions and underlying mechanisms of porcine skin collagen peptides prepared by ultrasound
      Yiqiu Yan, Yutong Zhang, Zihan Zhu, Ming Ju, ... Wangang Zhang
      Article 107419
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      Bischofia javanica as a functional food source: Integrated DNA barcoding and metabolomics reveal multi-target regulation of anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, and osteogenic activities
      Thiyagarajan Raviraj, Keerthana Shanmuganathan, Wen-Chi Wei, Shang-Ting Tsai, ... Michal Korinek
      Article 107423
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      Targeted colonic delivery of AET-1 encapsulated in hydrogel-liposome microspheres ameliorates NAFLD through modulation of the gut microbiota
      Dongdong Guo, He Qian, Xiaoxiao Li, Hanyi Hua
      Article 107429
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      Combined neuroprotective effects of vitamins B2 and B3 on LPS-induced neuroinflammation: a multi-omics insight into the gut-brain axis
      Shaohui Zhu, Yaru Chen, Jing Wang, Kaiqi Zheng, ... Tao Xiong
      Article 107436
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      Effects of bangle (Zingiber purpureum) rhizome extract on physical function and oral microbiota in community-dwelling older adults: A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
      Miwa Kubo, Rie Tsutsumi, Kenichi Harada, Ayuka Kawakami, ... Yoshiyasu Fukuyama
      Article 107437
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      Postprandial stability and individual variation in plasma indole metabolites linked to microbial tryptophan catabolism after standardized feeding
      Cheng Long, Julia G.I. Neyedly, Rajibur Rahman, Paulina Aldana-Hernández, ... Benjamin P. Willing
      Article 107434
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      Chitosan-montmorillonite composite protects the intestinal barrier in DSS-induced colitis mice by modulating tight junctions and the TLR4/NF-κB pathway
      Wenhui Zhang, Xinchen Wang, Xiaowen Li, Yanhong Yong, ... Xianghong Ju
      Article 107438
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      Using commercially-available probiotics to mitigate methylmercury-induced neurotoxicity in rats
      Yanfei Zhang, Hongxin Xie, Xin Wang, Xuejia Wang, ... Yu-Feng Li
      Article 107447
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      Mechanisms underlying the protective effects of edible bird's nest against LPS-induced intestinal inflammation in mice
      Jia-fan Liang, Dong-liang Wang, Zhi-hui Zhang, Yi-xuan Li, ... Guo-ping Zhao
      Article 107443
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      After entering the intestinal lumen, SA derived from EBN is bind with MUC2 secreted by goblet cells via ST6-mediated catalysis. The bound MUC2 (-GalNAc-SA) subsequently engages Siglec E receptors on macrophages, triggering IL-6 production and driving polarization towards the M2 phenotype.

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      Activity-guided peptidomic and metabolomic characterization of egg yolk plasma fractions with antimicrobial properties against foodborne pathogens
      Valentina Ciaravolo, Paola Zinno, Antonio Dario Troise, Sabrina De Pascale, ... Giovanni Renzone
      Article 107445
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      Edible plant-derived nanovesicles from Abelmoschus manihot exhibit dual functions in inhibiting melanogenesis and promoting IL-6-mediated cytoprotection
      Yun Hye Kim, Hyeon Jin Lee, Su Hyun Park, Hyung Gyun Kim, ... Woo Sik Kim
      Article 107441
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      Beneficial effects of Ahiflower (Buglossoides arvensis) oil on hyperlipidemia and thrombosis
      Kang-Il Oh, Junhwan Jeong, Mun Hyoung Bae, Hyesoo Jeong, ... Seon-Yong Jeong
      Article 107449
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      The medicine and food homologous plant Ligustri Lucidi fructus attenuates joint capsule fibrosis in post-traumatic joint contracture through machine learning guided transcriptomic and in vivo validations
      Xian-Liang Rao, Jing Liu, Xiu-Li Kan, Chen Chen, ... Yun Zhou
      Article 107442
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