COPD is predicted to become the third leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide
by 2030. Cigarette smoking (active or passive) is one of its chief causes, with about 20% of …

Abstract BACKGROUND Dipeptidyl peptidase‐IV (DPP‐IV), α‐glucosidase, and α‐amylase
play a prominent role in regulating postprandial blood sugar levels, which are regarded as …

Sterculia nobilis Smith pericarp is a by-product of tropical and subtropical fruit Sterculia
nobilis Smith, the functional activity and phytochemical composition of which have not been …

It is well recognized that functional foods rich in antioxidants and antiinflammation agents
including polyphenols, probiotics/prebiotics, and bioactive compounds have been found to …

This study explored the potential of abundantly available sodium lignosulfonate (LS) as a
reducer and fabricating agent in preparing silver nanoparticles (LS–Ag NPs). The …

Currently, the incidence of metabolic disorders is increasing, setting a challenge to global
health. With major advancement in the diagnostic tools and clinical procedures, much has …

Peptides can act as targeting molecules, analogously to oligonucleotide aptamers and
antibodies. They are particularly efficient in terms of production and stability in physiological …

Abstract Schinopsis lorentzii (Griseb.) Engler is an aromatic plant belonging to
Anacardiaceae family, and grown in Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, and Bolivia. It is a rich …

Crop loss caused by toxigenic fungi is a standing problem for many cereals worldwide. In
this study, structural and physicochemical changes of maize starch after F. verticillioides …

The worldwide overall 5‐year survival rate of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC)
patients is less than 20%, and novel therapeutic strategies for these patients are urgently …