In most plants, major unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) are three C18 species, namely, oleic
(18: 1), linoleic (18: 2), and α-linolenic (18: 3) acids. These simple compounds play multiple …

The use of total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB‐N) as a quality parameter for fish is rapidly
growing to include other types of meat. Investigations of meat quality have recently focused …

Consumption of food and water contaminated with per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances
(PFAS) presents a significant risk for human exposure. There is limited data on high affinity …

The SLC25A20 transporter, also known as carnitine acyl-carnitine carrier (CAC), catalyzes
the transport of short, medium and long carbon chain acyl-carnitines across the …

OCTN is a small subfamily of membrane transport proteins that belongs to the larger SLC22
family. Two of the three members of the subfamily, namely, OCTN2 and OCTN1, are present …

Background Pyroligneous acid (PA) is an aqueous smoky fraction produced during pyrolysis
of biomass. The chemical composition of PA from different plant biomass has been studied …

Plant-based diets are becoming more popular for many reasons, and epidemiological as
well as clinical data also suggest that a well-balanced vegan diet can be adopted for the …

L-carnitine is a fundamental ammonium compound responsible for energy metabolism in all
living organisms. It is an oxidative stress regulator, especially in bacteria and yeast and lipid …

In recent years, the interest in cider produced from pear has considerably increased as a
way to add value to fruits unsuitable for direct consumption or to valorize pear varieties …

Background Pepper is one of the most cultivated crops worldwide, but is sensitive to salinity.
This sensitivity is dependent on varieties and our knowledge about how they can face such …