Increasing Life Expectancy with Plant Polyphenols: Lessons from the Mediterranean and Japanese Diets by Marco Fiore, Anton B. Tonchev, Ruzha Z. Pancheva, Tetsumori Yamashima, Sabrina Venditti, Giampiero Ferraguti, Sergio Terracina

“…Plant polyphenols have emerged as potent bioactive molecules that can modulate key cellular pathways associated with aging and chronic disorders. …”
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Antioxidant Activity of Brown Algae CO2 Extracts and Lipid Stability by Anton V. Tabakaev, Oksana V. Tabakaeva

“…Supercritical extracts of marine brown algae proved to be reliable sources of bioactive substances, e.g., phenolic compounds, carotenoids, and mannitol. …”
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Effect of in vitro gastrointestinal digestion on the chemical composition and antioxidant properties of Ginkgo biloba leaves decoction and commercial capsules by Zhou Yubo, Yang Yingxin, Ma Minyan, Xie Lingyun, Yan Aijuan, Cao Wen

“…Thirty-six active compounds were identified and quantified by HPLC-ESI-MS analysis based on the MS/MS patterns (precursor ions and product ions) and retention times, in comparison with reference standards. …”
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Organic and functional food consumption: a sociodemographic perspective by Jelena Tepavčević, Ivana Blešić, Milorad Todorović, Teodora Petković

“…Organic foods are produced through environmentally sustainable practices, free from synthetic chemicals, while functional foods are enriched with bioactive ingredients that promote health beyond basic nutritional needs. …”
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Assessment of Antibacterial Potential of Cochlospermum tinctorium against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Raw Chicken Meat by Yusuf Aliyu Munir, Ahmad Sanusi Muhammad, Maryam Hussaini, Amina Darma Muhammad, Abdulmajid Bashir, Suwaiba Asababullah

“…These compounds are known for their antimicrobial properties, suggesting that the extract contains bioactive substances that may contribute to its antibacterial potential.  …”
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Development and Evaluation of an Eco-Friendly Hand Sanitizer Formulation Valorized from Fruit Peels by J. Verma, R. Mishra, A. Mazumdar, R. Singh, N. Sh. El-Gendy

“…Molecular docking was also applied to examine ligand-protein interaction patterns and predict binding conformers and affinity of the sanitizer phytocompounds towards target proteins in COVID-19, influenza, and pneumonia viruses. …”
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Ultrasound-Assisted Osmotic Dehydration of Apples in Xylitol Solution: Effects on Kinetics, Physicochemical Properties and Antioxidant Activity by Angelika Wojtyś, Sławomir Pietrzyk, Karolina Grzesińska, Robert Witkowicz

“…Shorter ultrasound applications (15–30 min) enhanced xylitol uptake while better preserving antioxidant activity and color, whereas longer ultrasound treatments (45 min) achieved greater mass transfer but led to higher losses of bioactive compounds compared to untreated samples.…”
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Could a Mediterranean Diet Modulate Alzheimer’s Disease Progression? The Role of Gut Microbiota and Metabolite Signatures in Neurodegeneration by Alice N. Mafe, Dietrich Büsselberg

“…This review critically examines the influence of dietary patterns, such as the Mediterranean and Western diets, on microbiota-mediated neuroprotection. …”
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SHOX and sex difference in height: a hypothesis by Tsutomu Ogata, Atsushi Hattori, Maki Fukami

“…In this regard, previous studies have revealed that (1) distribution of the mean adult heights in subjects with disorders accompanied by discordance between sex chromosome complement and bioactive sex steroids and in control subjects (the British height standards) indicates that, of the ~12.5 cm of sex difference in the mean adult height, ~9 cm is accounted for by the difference in the sex chromosome complement and the remaining ~3.5 cm is explained by the dimorphism in sex steroids (primarily due to the growth-promoting effect of gonadal androgens); (2) according to the infancy-childhood-puberty growth model, the sex difference in the childhood growth function produces height differences of ~1 cm in childhood and 8–10 cm at 18–20 years of age, whereas the sex difference in the pubertal growth function yields height difference of ~4.5 cm at 18–20 years of age; and (3) SHOX expression and methylation analyses using knee cartilage tissues and cultured chondrocytes have shown lower SHOX expression levels in female samples than in male samples and methylation patterns consistent with partial spreading of X-inactivation affecting SHOX in female samples. …”
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Research the therapeutic, physicochemical, and pharmaceutical properties of the active compounds found in Tribulus terrestris (TT) by Roohallah Yousefi, Ali Jamshidi

“…Introduction: Tribulus terrestris is rich in bioactive compounds such as saponins, flavonoids, and alkaloids, which have been researched for their therapeutic properties. …”
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Millets in the global market: a critical review of challenges and opportunities by Fnu Muskan, Mandeep Redhu, Sahil Redhu, Mehdi Rahimi

“…Recognized for their superior nutritional profile, including high fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds, millets contribute significantly to global food security. …”
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Antioxidant Maillard Reaction Products from Milk Whey: A Food By-Product Valorisation by Sara Bolchini, Tiziana Nardin, Ksenia Morozova, Matteo Scampicchio, Roberto Larcher

“…The Maillard reaction (MR) is a key process in food science, producing bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties. This study evaluates the antioxidant potential of MR products (MRPs) from different dairy byproducts—cow cheese whey, goat cheese whey, and cow yoghurt whey—highlighting their applicability in food preservation and waste valorisation. …”
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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Astragalus logopodioides L. leaves by Ramazan Erenler, Esma Nur Geçer

“…Natural products have gained great interest due to their broad spectrum of biological activities and bioactive compounds. In this study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using Astragalus logopodioides L. by green approach. …”
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The Hedyotis diffusa chromosome-level genome and multi-omics analysis provide new insights into the iridoids biosynthetic pathway by Pengyu Chen, Pengyu Chen, Zhuang Huang, Zhuang Huang, Mingzhu Yin, Yu-xin Wen, Yu-xin Wen, Qi Jiang, Qi Jiang, Ping Huang, Rui Qian, Rui Qian, Xing Hong, Xing Hong, Kaojiang Zhu, Kaojiang Zhu, Benjiang Xiao, Benjiang Xiao, Meng Chen, Meng Chen, Shihao Li, Shihao Li, Fang Huang, Lin-tao Han, Lin-tao Han

“…The tissue-specific expression patterns of MEP/MVA and iridoid biosynthesis genes suggest spatial regulation of metabolite production. …”
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A Review of Genomic, Transcriptomic, and Proteomic Applications in Edible Fungi Biology: Current Status and Future Directions by Muyun Xie, Jing Wang, Feixiang Wang, Jinfeng Wang, Yunjin Yan, Kun Feng, Baixiong Chen

“…Genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics, as cornerstone life science technologies, offer powerful, integrated approaches to decipher genetic codes, reveal gene expression patterns, and elucidate complex metabolic networks in edible fungi. …”
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Effects of Encapsulation and In Vitro Digestion on Anthocyanin Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Raspberry Juice Powder by Mokgaetji Johanna Mokale, Sreejarani Kesavan Pillai, Dharini Sivakumar

“…Despite the differences observed in Fourier transform infrared spectra, microbeads showed similar thermal degradation patterns. X-ray diffractograms showed amorphous structures for different encapsulation matrices. …”
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Complete Genome and Characterization Analysis of a <i>Bifidobacterium animalis</i> Strain Isolated from Wild Pigs (<i>Sus scrofa ussuricus</i>) by Tenggang Di, Huan Zhang, Cheng Zhang, Liming Tian, Menghan Chang, Wei Han, Ruiming Qiao, Ming Li, Shuhong Zhang, Guangli Yang

“…Functional characterization identified genes encoding carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) and associated metabolic pathways, indicating that this strain can degrade complex dietary carbohydrates and synthesize bioactive metabolites for gut homeostasis. Although the antibiotic resistance genes were predicted, phenotypic assays demonstrated discordant resistance patterns, indicating complex regulatory networks. …”
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Rspo3-mediated metabolic liver zonation regulates systemic glucose metabolism and body mass in mice. by Kenji Uno, Takuya Uchino, Takashi Suzuki, Yohei Sayama, Naoki Edo, Kiyoko Uno-Eder, Koji Morita, Toshio Ishikawa, Miho Koizumi, Hiroaki Honda, Hideki Katagiri, Kazuhisa Tsukamoto

“…R-spondin3 (Rspo3), a bioactive protein promoting the Wnt signaling pathway, regulates metabolic features especially around hepatic central veins. …”
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Application of Modified Atmosphere Preservation Technology in Cherry Storage: A Review by Lu Liu, Haiyan Lin, Xixin Zhou, Zhixu Zhang, Yi Zhang, Sengwen Deng, Shiqian Peng, Shuaikun Gong, Shiyin Guo, Wei Fan

“…This review systematically examines the physiological degradation mechanisms of cherries during storage, identifies critical environmental factors influencing decay patterns, and synthesizes recent advancements in MAP applications. …”
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Unravelling the apoptosis induction potential of Amomum cardamomum seed: A combination in silico and in vitro approach by Salsabila Putri Khairani, Kevin Nathaniel Cuandra, Zerlina Dwi Ramadhannisa, Aldi Tamara Rahman, Dessy Arisanty, Noza Hilbertina

“…In silico analyses included three distinct tests, namely pharmacokinetics analysis (ADMET), bioactivity prediction (PASS), and molecular docking. …”
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