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Bioconversion of egg cholesterol to pro-vitamin D sterols with Tetrahymena thermophila
(Wiley Blackwell Publishing, Inc, 2002-08)
The potential use of the non-pathogenic ciliate Tetrahymena thermophila for converting cholesterol into pro-vitamin D sterols in egg suspensions was investigated. Conditions screened for efficient conversion included ...
Immune-boosting role of vitamins D, C, E, zinc, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids: could they help against COVID-19?
The world is currently in the grips of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused
by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which has mutated to allow human-to-human spread. Infection can
cause fever, dry cough, fatigue, severe ...
Anti-parasitic effect of vitamin C alone and in combination with benznidazole against Trypanosoma cruzi
(Public Library of Science, 2018-09)
Background: Drugs currently used for the treatment of Chagas’ disease, nifurtimox and benznidazole, have a limited effectiveness and toxic side effects. With the aim of finding new therapeutic approaches, in vitro and in ...
Carotenoides em abóboras
(2011-01-01)
The present literature review highlights the importance of carotenoids as bioactive compound, and its potential application in functional foods. It were detailed the origin, chemical characteristics and sources of the ...
Carotenoides em abóboras
(2011-01-01)
The present literature review highlights the importance of carotenoids as bioactive compound, and its potential application in functional foods. It were detailed the origin, chemical characteristics and sources of the ...
Carotenoides em abóboras
(2014)
Comparative analysis of carotenoid and tocopherol compositions in high-oil and normal maize (Zea mays L.) inbreds
(Institute of Crop Sciences, 2013)
Structure of ThiM from Vitamin B1 biosynthetic pathway of Staphylococcus aureus - Insights into a novel pro-drug approach addressing MRSA infections
(2016-03-10)
Infections caused by the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are today known to be a substantial threat for global health. Emerging multi-drug resistant bacteria have created a substantial need to identify ...
Attenuation of atherogenic apo B-48-dependent hyperlipidemia and high density lipoprotein remodeling induced by vitamin C and E combination and their beneficial effect on lethal ischemic heart disease in mice
(2018)
Background and aims: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is highly prevalent and its underlying pathogenesis involves dyslipidemia including pro-atherogenic high density lipoprotein (HDL) remodeling. Vitamins C and E ...