2025 December - 13 articles
High-throughput colourimetric assays are widely used to screen phenolic phytonutrients in foods and plants, supporting discovery, quality control, and preliminary nutraceutical assessment. This review summarises the historical development, operating...
Obesity and obesity-related diseases represent increasingly serious global health challenges, and effective preventive strategies are urgently needed. This study investigated the anti-obesity effects of carnosine and anserine, representative imidazol...
Chronic pain represents a major challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. Pharmacological agents such as opioids, gabapentinoids, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used depending on the pain type (nociceptive, neuropat...
Cancer remains a persistent global health challenge, continuously driving the search for novel and effective therapeutic strategies. In the case of breast cancer, treatment decisions are primarily guided by factors such as the disease stage, histolog...
The present study used a syngeneic mouse model of malignant melanoma to evaluate the inhibitory efficacy of continuous xylitol administration via a subcutaneous osmotic minipump. The B16F10 syngeneic model for malignant melanoma consisted of 6–...
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study investigated Ageratum conyzoides (A. conyzoides) for alleviating osteoarthritis symptoms and improving quality of life. Conducted in Australia between 2021 and 2024, the study included 70 adults...
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is a naturally occurring fatty acid amide and an endocannabinoid-related lipid that has been extensively studied for its analgesic, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It has demonstrated eff...
Bacteriocins from lactic acid bacteria have attracted considerable attention as natural alternatives to conventional antimicrobial agents. Weissellicin LM85, a bacteriocin purified from Weissella confusa LM85, has been less extensively studied in ter...
Protein supplements are popular nutritional supplements consumed primarily by physically active individuals with increased protein demands. Despite the increasing consumer demand for protein supplements in Greece, detailed and comparative data on the...
The olive fruit is recognized for being a significant source of phenolic compounds, including hydroxytyrosol (H-tyr), tyrosol (Tyr), oleuropein (Ole), and verbascoside (Verb). The maturity index (MI) significantly influences the phenolic profile, whi...
The human gut microbiota helps maintain metabolic balance, supports immune function, and defends against opportunistic pathogens that can disrupt the microbiota ecosystem. An imbalance or dysbiosis in microbial composition is linked to various diseas...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common and create significant clinical challenges. Most UTIs are caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) and affect 50 to 70% of women at some point in their lives. Of this population, 25% will have a recur...
DHMBA, a novel antioxidant derived from oyster, exhibits dual properties that block oxidative stress by acting as a radical scavenger in various cells. DHMBA has been shown to play a pharmacological role by exerting anti-macrophage and anti-cancer ef...
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