Diverse inbred mouse strains are important biomedical research models, yet genome
characterization of many strains is fundamentally lacking in comparison with humans. In …

Mouse models are an essential tool in different areas of research, including nutrition and
phytochemical research. Traditional inbred mouse models have allowed the discovery of …

Quercetin is evidently unstable in Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium (DMEM) at 37° C.
However, the underlying mechanism of this instability is not clear yet. The stability and new …

Obesity, often accompanied by hepatic steatosis, has been associated with an increased
risk of health complications such as fatty liver disease and certain cancers. Ferula lehmannii …

Background Osteosarcopenia is a common condition characterized by the loss of both bone
and muscle mass, which can lead to an increased risk of fractures and disability in older …

Flavanols are metabolized by the gut microbiota to bioavailable metabolites, and the
absorbed fraction is excreted primarily via urine. Uroepithelial cells are thus a potential site …

Obesity is becoming increasingly common all over the world and global strategies are
accordingly being developed to prevent it. In order to support the strategies, the effects of …

Abstract Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is characterized by hyperglycemia and insulin resistance.
Cocoa may slow T2D development and progression. This study employed male and female …

The first published research relating to polyphenols potentially occurred in the early 1920s
(Fig. 1). Research in this area remained relatively sparse throughout most of the 20th …

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) is a concentrated source of flavanols, which may provide
beneficial health activities. Flavanols can be classified by their degree of polymerization …