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Comparability in the modulatory effects of a few structurally equivalent possible prebiotic substrates on an within vitro multi-species common biofilm.
With 30 mm of proximal mobilization of the pedicle, 11.8 ± 2.8 mm of advancement and 57.2% ± 16.1% of wound coverage could be expected. There were no significant differences between the flap designs.

The stepwise and triangular anterograde homodigital neurovascular island flaps offer comparable and consistent reconstructive outcomes for volar fingertip injuries.

The findings in this study suggest that the choice of flap design need not be influenced by the considerations of advancement or coverage; rather, surgeon preference or technical differences between the 2 flap designs may be of more importance.
The findings in this study suggest that the choice of flap design need not be influenced by the considerations of advancement or coverage; rather, surgeon preference or technical differences between the 2 flap designs may be of more importance.The effect of clarification on the elimination of Ochratoxin A (OTA) in wine was studied and the adsorption behavior of different clarifiers was evaluated. The results showed that OTA in wine can be effectively eliminated by gelatin with an adsorption rate of 28.59%, followed by chitosan (24.7%), bentonite (22.5%) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVPP) (7.6%). The clarification process was significantly affected by the clarifiers and OTA concentration. In addition, the experimental kinetic data for OTA removal were also evaluated by different equations. It displayed that the adsorption of gelatin and PVPP can be simulated by Pseudo-first order equation and Elovich equation, while that of chitosan and bentonite followed Pseudo-second order equation. The adsorption behavior of gelatin, chitosan and bentonite can fit Freundlich equation, Temkin equation and Dubinin-Radushkevich, and that of PVPP can only fitted by Langmuir equation. The thermodynamic parameters further revealed that the adsorption of OTA in wine was non-spontaneous.Kafirin, sorghum prolamin, was investigated as a coprotein for zein as visco-elastic masses and in starch-based model doughs. Regular kafirin and kafirins from waxy and high protein digestibility (HD) sorghum crosses were studied. HPLC revealed that waxy-HD kafirin was of smaller molecular size and low in β-kafirin. It also had greater surface hydrophobicity. Kafirin addition to zein increased visco-elastic mass elasticity up to ≈50% stress-recovery, similar to wheat gluten. Waxy-HD kafirin gave the highest elasticity, possibly due to its hydrophobicity. Kafirin inclusion at 28 parts zein increased the tensile strength of model doughs. Maximum strength was, however, only 60% that of gluten-based dough. Kafirin from regular sorghum gave the highest strength, possibly because of greater disulphide-bonded polymerisation. Confocal laser scanning microscopy showed that zein-kafirin copolymers formed fairly linear fibrils in stretched doughs, indicating excellent compatibility between the proteins. Future research should establish how kafirin-zein copolymer performs in non-wheat flour products.Soy isoflavones (SIs) show various health benefits, such as antioxidant and estrogenic effects. It is important to understand the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of SIs due to the close relation to their bioactivities. In this study, the antioxidant capacity, bioaccessibility, and bioavailability of 12 SIs were evaluated using radical-scavenging methods, simulations of human digestion, and Caco-2 cells in Transwell, respectively. All SIs were stable (91.1-99.2%) under gastric digestion conditions compared with the control (100%), whereas acetyl and malonyl conjugates were unstable (38.5% and 65.5%, respectively) under small intestinal digestion conditions. SI aglycones showed higher permeability (7-15 times) and cellular accumulation (8.8 times) than their glucosides. A small amount of SI conjugates was intact in the cell and in the basolateral side of each Transwell. These results suggest that SI conjugates, especially malonyl and acetyl forms, have incidental bioactivity after being metabolized to aglycones inside the cell.A novel pH colorimetric film was prepared from various sugarcane wax (SW) concentrations (1, 1.5 and 2% w/v) on agar matrix (Agr) combined with butterfly pea flower (BF) extract for monitoring the shrimp freshness. A combination of BF anthocyanins with SW as lipid (hydrophobic) showed different changes in color under acidic conditions (pH 2-6) with slight changes under alkalinity (pH 7-12), which matched the visual color changes of two different ammonia vapors (50 and 100 mmol/l). FTIR, XRD spectra, and SEM micrographs revealed that SW was effectively fixed into the Agr-BF network during the film-forming process. The different homogenized SW films enhanced the physical and mechanical properties without significant differences in elongation and water vapor permeability. Remarkably, SW films displayed complete protection against UV-vis light (0%) and valuable reduction in visible light. This study presents SW colorimetric films as promising natural derivatives for smart packaging in tracking food freshness.Dried persimmons contain abundant insoluble tannins comprised of non-extractable proanthocyanidins (NEPAs). To determine the beneficial function of NEPAs, we studied the bile acid-binding ability of NEPAs using in vitro and in vivo experiments. For the in vitro evaluation, 70% (v/v) acetone-insoluble solids (AIS) with different NEPA levels was prepared from persimmon fruits during drying. AIS with higher NEPA levels displayed stronger bile acid-binding activity, and the highest NEPA levels can be obtained from mostly-dried fruits. The in vivo bile acid-excreting effect of dried persimmon powder (DP) and AIS was verified by feeding experiments using C57BL/6J mice. The average bile acid-excretion was in order of low-fat group (1.07 µmol/day) less then high-fat (HF) group (3.03 µmol/day) less then HF + AIS group (4.44 µmol/day) less then HF + DP group (6.74 µmol/day). These results suggest that the bile acid-excreting function of the fruit is related to the presence of NEPAs, which are constitutive ingredients of dried persimmon.Effects of moisture content, degree of oxidation, degree of unsaturation of fatty acid compositions in C18-based edible oils were determined by a microwave resonator in the range of 0-4.4 GHz. Moisture content and degree of oxidation in corn oil made difference in signal intensity at 1.7-1.9 GHz and 1.0-1.2 GHz, respectively without uniform trend in signal intensity. Degree of unsaturation of C18-based edible oils including corn, sesame, soybean, olive, perilla, and flaxseed oils provided difference in 3.0-3.1 GHz with a dependent manner of degree of unsaturation. Average of signal intensity (ASI) in 3.0-3.1 GHz had high correlation (R2 > 0.93) to the degree of unsaturation in edible oils. Oils with high oleic acid had relatively low ASI while those with high linolenic acid had high ASI value. Oxidative stability of C18-based edible oils can be categorized successfully without fatty acid analysis using a microwave resonator.Experiments were conducted to identify the role of hydrogen water (HW) in banana fruit ripening. Banana fruit soaked with 0.8 ppm HW showed longer ripening than control fruit. HW treatment significantly reduced ethylene production and respiratory rate, and inhibited the expressions of ethylene synthesis- and signaling-related genes. Similarly, HW treatment inhibited the down-regulation of chlorophylls binding proteins and delayed the increase of chromaticity a*, b* and L* in banana peel. Furthermore, HW-treated peel exhibited lower expressions of cell wall degradation-related genes and higher levels of fruit firmness, pectin, hemicellulose and lignin. In addition, HW-treated pulp exhibited higher levels of starch, lower level of total soluble solids (TSS) and lower expression of flavor-related genes. Microstructural observation further confirmed that HW treatment delayed the degradations of starch and cell walls. Those results indicated that HW treatment delayed banana ripening via the role of ethylene in relation to degreening, flavor and softening.Pseudomonas fluorescens is a Gram-negative spoilage bacterium and dense biofilm producer, causing food spoilage and persistent contamination. Here, we report an ultra-efficient photodynamic inactivation (PDI) system based on blue light (BL) and octyl gallate (OG) to eradicate bacteria and biofilms of P. fluorescens. OG-mediated PDI could lead to a > 5-Log reduction of viable cell counts within 15 min for P. fluorescens. The activity is exerted through rapid penetration of OG towards the cells with the generation of a high-level toxic reactive oxygen species triggered by BL irradiation. Moreover, OG plus BL irradiation can efficiently not only prevent the formation of biofilms but also scavenge the existing biofilms. Additionally, it was shown that the combination of OG/poly(lactic acid) electrospun nanofibers and BL have great potential as antimicrobial packagings for maintaining the freshness of the salamander storge. These prove that OG-mediated PDI can provide a superior platform for eradicating bacteria and biofilm.Artemisia sphaerocephala Krasch. polysaccharide (ASKP) was found to be crosslinked with ferric ions to form hydrogels in the previous study. In this work, it was demonstrated that ASKP-Fe3+ hydrogel complexed with pullulan or gelatin contributed to a significantly enhanced gel strength at 1.5% ASKP, 60 mM Fe2+, pH 4.0, and the mixing ratio of 9 1. The complexed hydrogels presented a dense semi-interpenetrating network along with the delay of gelation time and the increase of water retention. ASKP based complexes exhibited good compatibility, probably because pullulan and gelatin could be entangled with ASKP chain under hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interaction, respectively. The interaction between ASKP and pullulan or gelatin contributed to the formation of complexed hydrogels with dense network and significantly enhanced gel strength. Brefeldin A mw It is inferred that ASKP would have great potential to be a new gelling material as well as for the ferric ions delivery.Pectin oligosaccharides with a molecular weight greater than 700 Da was obtained from the pomace of kiwi (Actinidia arguta). Based on characteristics analysis and inhibitory activity of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) formation in vitro, the target pectin oligosaccharides was added to infant formulas and then subjected to accelerated storage. Results showed that pectin oligosaccharides supplementation inhibited the browning of infant formulas and glassy transition of lactose, and slowed down the increase of water activity under accelerated storage conditions. Pectin oligosaccharides also inhibited the formation of AGEs in infant formulas, such as 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural, Nε-carboxymethyl-lysine, Nε-carboxyethyl-lysine, methylglyoxal hydromidazolones, glyoxal hydromidazolones, glyoxal-lysine dimer, methylglyoxal-lysine dimer and pyrraline. Besides, permeability studies using Caco-2 cell monolayer also showed that pectin oligosaccharides supplementation inhibited the intestinal absorption of AGEs, especially 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural, Nε-carboxymethyl-lysine, Nε-carboxyethyl-lysine and glyoxal hydromidazolones. These results provide a reliable theoretical basis for the application of pectin oligosaccharides in infant formulas.
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