Knowledge, awareness, and perception of Cameroonians regarding food contaminants and grain management in relation to cancer
Wilfred Angie Abia*; Brandy Perkwang Taty; Kellybright Enih Fokwen; Horchelle Toukap Djomptchouang; Ibrahim Ambadi Walda
Food, essential for human health, can ironically become a source of harm when contaminated and or adulterated with harmful substances. This cross-sectional study reports on the awareness, knowledge, and perception of Cameroonians on food carcinogens and cancer.
Inflammation, vitamin D status, and mother's education influence Filipino children's IQ scores
Maria Sofia Amarra*; Francisco de los Reyes; Apryl Mae Parcon; Wilson Sumpio; Babylyn Cayabyab
The present study examined the association of nutritional status, presence of inflammation, and mother's educational level with Filipino school children's intellectual ability. The objectives were to: 1) characterize cognitive function in a group of apparently healthy school.
Network pharmacology and molecular docking reveal the multi-target mechanism of cortex moutan in diabetes treatment
Jianting Wei*
The role of Cortex Moutan as a traditional Chinese medicine in treating diabetes mellitus has garnered increasing attention, but its mechanism of action remains understudied. The compounds of C. Moutan were screened from the database according to two pharmacokinetic parameters, and seven potentially active compounds were obtained.
Post-harvest management of millets: A pathway to sustainability and food security
Ruchika Zalpouri*; Baldev Singh Kalsi
Millet utilization, despite nutritional and climate-resilient advantages, is limited by post-harvest constraints. This communication analyses critical challenges, including inadequate processing technology, suboptimal storage, and limited market access. Optimized post-harvest operations, encompassing cleaning, drying, dehusking, and controlled atmosphere storage, are crucial for maintaining millet quality and market value.
Prevalence of zinc deficiency in type 2 diabetic patients: Systematic review
Guy Roussel Takuissu*; Sebastien Kenmoe; Janvier Aimé Youovop; Boris Ronald Tchuente; Mounpou Jafarou; Souriou Soufianou; Gabriel Nama Medoua
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a worldwide health concern that is frequently associated by micronutrient deficiencies, such as zinc. However, the frequency of zinc deficiency in T2DM patients remains little understood. The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the global prevalence of zinc insufficiency among individuals with T2DM.
Thrombospondin 1, obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Konstanza Angelova*
The thrombospondin 1 (THBS1 or TSP-1), a subunit of a homotrimeric protein, is a multifunctional adhesive glycoprotein, encoded in humans by THBS1 gene [1]. It is a member of the thrombospondin family of five extracellular matrix proteins. THBS1 is produced and secreted in extracellular space by endothelial cells, adipocytes, fibroblasts, macrophages, hepatic stellate cells.