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Enhanced increase of omega-3 index in healthy individuals with response to 4-week n-3 fatty acid supplementation from krill oil versus fish oil
(2013-12-05)Abstract Background Due to structural differences, bioavailability of krill oil, a phospholipid based oil, could be higher than fish oil, a triglyceride-based oil, conferring properties that ... -
Phytosterols protect against diet-induced hypertriglyceridemia in Syrian golden hamsters
(2014-01-06)Abstract Background In addition to lowering LDL-C, emerging data suggests that phytosterols (PS) may reduce blood triglycerides (TG), however, the underlying mechanisms are not known. ... -
Response to commentary on a trial comparing krill oil versus fish oil
(2014-01-22)Abstract Nichols et al. (Lipids Health Dis 13:2, 2014) raised concern about the higher n-6 concentration in fish oil used in our recent study which is different from typical commercial fish oils (Ramprasath et al. ... -
Layer-by-layer assembly of epidermal growth factors on polyurethane films for wound closure
(SAGE Publishing, 2014-02-13)To facilitate the healing of chronic wounds, growth factors such as epidermal growth factor need to be safely encapsulated for their sustained and effective delivery to the wound bed. Using a layer-by-layer assembly ... -
Plasma fatty acid changes following consumption of dietary oils containing n-3, n-6, and n-9 fatty acids at different proportions: preliminary findings of the Canola Oil Multicenter Intervention Trial (COMIT)
(2014-04-23)Abstract Background The Canola Oil Multicenter Intervention Trial (COMIT) was a randomized controlled crossover study designed to evaluate the effects of five diets that provided different oils ... -
What are adults with IBD eating? A closer look at the dietary habits of a population-based Canadian IBD cohort
(Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 2014-09-04)Background: A comprehensive study of what individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are eating that encompasses food avoidance, dietary sugar consumption, and a comparison with the non-IBD Canadian population has ... -
A major quantitative trait locus conferring adult plant partial resistance to crown rust in oat
(2014-09-27)Abstract Background Crown rust, caused by Puccinia coronata f. sp. avenae, is the most important disease of oat worldwide. ... -
Consumption of a dietary portfolio of cholesterol lowering foods improves blood lipids without affecting concentrations of fat soluble compounds
(2014-10-18)Abstract Background Consumption of a cholesterol lowering dietary portfolio including plant sterols (PS), viscous fibre, soy proteins and nuts for 6 months improves blood lipid profile. Plant ... -
Complete genome sequence and comparative genome analysis of Klebsiella oxytoca HKOPL1 isolated from giant panda feces
(2014-11-23)Abstract Background The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is an endangered species well-known for ingesting bamboo as a major part of their diet despite the fact that it belongs to order ... -
Use of dicarboxylic acids and polyphenols to attenuate reticular pH drop and acute phase response in dairy heifers fed a high grain diet
(2014-11-26)Abstract Background The aim of this study was to determine the ability of two feed additives, a fumarate-malate (FM) and a ... -
Metabolic and Physiological Roles of Branched-Chain Amino Acids
(2014-8-19)Branch chain amino acids (BCAAs) have unique properties with diverse physiological and metabolic roles. They have functions other than simple nutrition. Different diseases including metabolic disease lead to protein loss, ... -
BULK DEPOSITION OF PESTICIDES IN A CANADIAN CITY: PART 2. IMPACT OF MALATHION USE WITHIN CITY-LIMITS
(2015-03)Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide registered for use in cities throughout North America to control adult mosquitoes. The objective of this study was to determine the impact of urban malathion applications on the ... -
BULK DEPOSITION OF PESTICIDES IN A CANADIAN CITY: PART 1 GLYPHOSATE AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PESTICIDES
(2015-03)Winnipeg is a city in the Canadian Prairies with a population of about 600,000. Like many other cities and towns in this region of Canada, the city is surrounded by agriculture. Weekly bulk deposition samples were collected ... -
Developing Global Leaders for Research, Regulation and Stewardship of Crop Protection Chemistry in the 21st Century
(ACS Publications, 2015-04-09)To provide sufficient food and fiber to the increasing global population, the technologies associated with crop protection are growing ever more sophisticated but, at the same time, societal expectations for the safe use ... -
Indicators of induced subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) in Danish Holstein cows
(2015-07-17)Abstract Background The prevalence of subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) in dairy cows is high with large impact on economy and welfare. Its current field diagnosis is based on ... -
Age of introduction of first complementary feeding for infants: a systematic review
(2015-09-02)Abstract Background Despite a World Health Organization recommendation for exclusive breastfeeding of all full-term infants to 6 months of age, it is not clear what the health ... -
Effect of consuming novel foods consisting high oleic canola oil, barley β-glucan, and DHA on cardiovascular disease risk in humans: the CONFIDENCE (Canola Oil and Fibre with DHA Enhanced) study – protocol for a randomized controlled trial
(2015-10-31)Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) has been identified as a major contributor to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Current recommendations for dietary ... -
Supplementation of krill oil with high phospholipid content increases sum of EPA and DHA in erythrocytes compared with low phospholipid krill oil
(2015-11-04)Abstract Background Bioavailability of krill oil has been suggested to be higher than fish oil as much of the EPA and DHA in krill oil are bound to phospholipids (PL). Hence, ... -
Inhibitory Properties of Aqueous Ethanol Extracts of Propolis on Alpha-Glucosidase
(2015-2-12)The objective of the present study was to evaluate the inhibitory properties of various extracts of propolis on alpha-glucosidase from baker’s yeast and mammalian intestine. Inhibitory activities of aqueous ethanol extracts ... -
Lignin biosynthesis in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.): its response to waterlogging and association with hormonal levels
(2016-01-25)Abstract Background Lignin is an important structural component of plant cell wall that confers mechanical strength and tolerance against biotic and abiotic stressors; however ...