Author: Thomas Dziubla
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128032707
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
Oxidative Stress and Biomaterials provides readers with the latest information on biomaterials and the oxidative stress that can pose an especially troubling challenge to their biocompatibility, especially given the fact that, at the cellular level, the tissue environment is a harsh landscape of precipitating proteins, infiltrating leukocytes, released oxidants, and fluctuations of pH which, even with the slightest shift in stasis, can induce a perpetual state of chronic inflammation. No material is 100% non-inflammatory, non-toxic, non-teratogenic, non-carcinogenic, non-thrombogenic, and non-immunogenic in all biological settings and situations. In this embattled terrain, the most we can hope for from the biomaterials we design is a type of "meso-compatibility, a material which can remain functional and benign for as long as required without succumbing to this cellular onslaught and inducing a local inflammatory reaction. - Explores the challenges of designing and using biomaterials in order to minimize oxidative stress, reducing patterns of chronic inflammation and cell death - Brings together the two fields of biomaterials and the biology of oxidative stress - Provides approaches for the design of biomaterials with improved biocompatibility
Oxidative Stress and Biomaterials
Author: Thomas Dziubla
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128032707
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
Oxidative Stress and Biomaterials provides readers with the latest information on biomaterials and the oxidative stress that can pose an especially troubling challenge to their biocompatibility, especially given the fact that, at the cellular level, the tissue environment is a harsh landscape of precipitating proteins, infiltrating leukocytes, released oxidants, and fluctuations of pH which, even with the slightest shift in stasis, can induce a perpetual state of chronic inflammation. No material is 100% non-inflammatory, non-toxic, non-teratogenic, non-carcinogenic, non-thrombogenic, and non-immunogenic in all biological settings and situations. In this embattled terrain, the most we can hope for from the biomaterials we design is a type of "meso-compatibility, a material which can remain functional and benign for as long as required without succumbing to this cellular onslaught and inducing a local inflammatory reaction. - Explores the challenges of designing and using biomaterials in order to minimize oxidative stress, reducing patterns of chronic inflammation and cell death - Brings together the two fields of biomaterials and the biology of oxidative stress - Provides approaches for the design of biomaterials with improved biocompatibility
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128032707
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
Oxidative Stress and Biomaterials provides readers with the latest information on biomaterials and the oxidative stress that can pose an especially troubling challenge to their biocompatibility, especially given the fact that, at the cellular level, the tissue environment is a harsh landscape of precipitating proteins, infiltrating leukocytes, released oxidants, and fluctuations of pH which, even with the slightest shift in stasis, can induce a perpetual state of chronic inflammation. No material is 100% non-inflammatory, non-toxic, non-teratogenic, non-carcinogenic, non-thrombogenic, and non-immunogenic in all biological settings and situations. In this embattled terrain, the most we can hope for from the biomaterials we design is a type of "meso-compatibility, a material which can remain functional and benign for as long as required without succumbing to this cellular onslaught and inducing a local inflammatory reaction. - Explores the challenges of designing and using biomaterials in order to minimize oxidative stress, reducing patterns of chronic inflammation and cell death - Brings together the two fields of biomaterials and the biology of oxidative stress - Provides approaches for the design of biomaterials with improved biocompatibility
Natural Products and Their Active Compounds on Disease Prevention
Author: M. Mohamed Essa
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
ISBN: 9781621001539
Category : Biologicals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
It is well documented that most natural products are enriched with bio-active components that have protective action. There is currently a growing body of evidence that supplementing the human diet with natural products is of major benefit for human health and well-being. Nowadays, the use of complementary/alternative medicine, functional food and especially the consumption of natural products have been increasing rapidly world-wide, mostly because of the supposedly less frequent side effects. Both in conventional and traditional medicines, natural products continue to provide valuable therapeutic agents. The issues regarding the efficacy and safety of currently available modern medicine agents have prompted the search for safer and more effective alternatives. This book focuses on implications of traditional and processed foods for health and disease prevention.
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
ISBN: 9781621001539
Category : Biologicals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
It is well documented that most natural products are enriched with bio-active components that have protective action. There is currently a growing body of evidence that supplementing the human diet with natural products is of major benefit for human health and well-being. Nowadays, the use of complementary/alternative medicine, functional food and especially the consumption of natural products have been increasing rapidly world-wide, mostly because of the supposedly less frequent side effects. Both in conventional and traditional medicines, natural products continue to provide valuable therapeutic agents. The issues regarding the efficacy and safety of currently available modern medicine agents have prompted the search for safer and more effective alternatives. This book focuses on implications of traditional and processed foods for health and disease prevention.
The Papaya
Author: Sisir Mitra
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 1789241901
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
"Global papaya production has grown significantly over the last few years, mainly as a result of increased production in India. This is the first comprehensive book authored by an international team of experts at the forefront of research and covers botany, biotechnology, production, postharvest physiology and processing"--
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 1789241901
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
"Global papaya production has grown significantly over the last few years, mainly as a result of increased production in India. This is the first comprehensive book authored by an international team of experts at the forefront of research and covers botany, biotechnology, production, postharvest physiology and processing"--
Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants
Author: Lim T. K.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9048186609
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 852
Book Description
This multi-compendium is a comprehensive, illustrated and scientifically up-to-date work covering more than a thousand species of edible medicinal and non-medicinal plants. This work will be of significant interest to scientists, researchers, medical practitioners, pharmacologists, ethnobotanists, horticulturists, food nutritionists, agriculturists, botanists, herbalogists, conservationists, teachers, lecturers, students and the general public. Topics covered include: taxonomy (botanical name and synonyms); common English and vernacular names; origin and distribution; agro-ecological requirements; edible plant part and uses; botany; nutritive and medicinal/pharmacological properties, medicinal uses and current research findings; non-edible uses; and selected/cited references. Each volume covers about a hundred species arranged according to families and species. Each volume has separate scientific and common names indices and separate scientific and medical glossaries.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9048186609
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 852
Book Description
This multi-compendium is a comprehensive, illustrated and scientifically up-to-date work covering more than a thousand species of edible medicinal and non-medicinal plants. This work will be of significant interest to scientists, researchers, medical practitioners, pharmacologists, ethnobotanists, horticulturists, food nutritionists, agriculturists, botanists, herbalogists, conservationists, teachers, lecturers, students and the general public. Topics covered include: taxonomy (botanical name and synonyms); common English and vernacular names; origin and distribution; agro-ecological requirements; edible plant part and uses; botany; nutritive and medicinal/pharmacological properties, medicinal uses and current research findings; non-edible uses; and selected/cited references. Each volume covers about a hundred species arranged according to families and species. Each volume has separate scientific and common names indices and separate scientific and medical glossaries.
Tropical Fruits
Author: Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
ISBN: 9781634635479
Category : Papaya
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Within the tropical fruits, the papaya, Carica papaya L. (family Caricaceae Dumort.), is presented as the main representative being cultivated in tropical and sub-tropical areas mostly in developing countries. Papaya's nutritional value, beneficial to health, as well as various industrial applications of their products, led to be economically important for both developing and developed countries. Within this broad field of knowledge, this book aims to contribute to better understanding of the topic. The organization of the chapters and sections is also straightforward; Chapter One presents what papaya is (Carica papaya L.), its taxonomy, distribution, origin and morphology. Closing the first part, Chapters Three and Four show the nutritional and medical values, discussing vitamins, minerals and dietary fibers, the industrial applications of using papaya and various parts of the plant, as a source of proteolytic enzymes and some active compounds reported to antimicrobial, anticancer, amongst other properties, illustrating the fatty acid composition, triacylglycerol profile and papaya seed oil of malaysian papaya fruits. In the second part of the book, the readers should find the relevant aspects of papaya microbiology related to fresh fruits quality and safety and the beneficial effects of microorganisms isolated from papaya, such as some Latic Acid Bacteria strains that have been proposed to be potentially probiotics, as shown in Chapters Five and Six. Finally the book addresses the importance of Integrated Management of the Papaya Ringspot Virus, which is transmitted by several aphid species and could commit 100% of the crop as described in Chapter Seven and the biotechnological strategies for control of papaya virus diseases as show in Chapter Eight.
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
ISBN: 9781634635479
Category : Papaya
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Within the tropical fruits, the papaya, Carica papaya L. (family Caricaceae Dumort.), is presented as the main representative being cultivated in tropical and sub-tropical areas mostly in developing countries. Papaya's nutritional value, beneficial to health, as well as various industrial applications of their products, led to be economically important for both developing and developed countries. Within this broad field of knowledge, this book aims to contribute to better understanding of the topic. The organization of the chapters and sections is also straightforward; Chapter One presents what papaya is (Carica papaya L.), its taxonomy, distribution, origin and morphology. Closing the first part, Chapters Three and Four show the nutritional and medical values, discussing vitamins, minerals and dietary fibers, the industrial applications of using papaya and various parts of the plant, as a source of proteolytic enzymes and some active compounds reported to antimicrobial, anticancer, amongst other properties, illustrating the fatty acid composition, triacylglycerol profile and papaya seed oil of malaysian papaya fruits. In the second part of the book, the readers should find the relevant aspects of papaya microbiology related to fresh fruits quality and safety and the beneficial effects of microorganisms isolated from papaya, such as some Latic Acid Bacteria strains that have been proposed to be potentially probiotics, as shown in Chapters Five and Six. Finally the book addresses the importance of Integrated Management of the Papaya Ringspot Virus, which is transmitted by several aphid species and could commit 100% of the crop as described in Chapter Seven and the biotechnological strategies for control of papaya virus diseases as show in Chapter Eight.
Nutritional Composition of Fruit Cultivars
Author: Monique Simmonds
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0124080642
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 798
Book Description
Nutritional Composition of Fruit Cultivars provides readers with the latest information on the health related properties of foods, making the documentation of the nutritive value of historical cultivars especially urgent, especially before they are lost and can't be effectively compared to modern cultivars. Because there is considerable diversity and a substantial body of the compositional studies directed towards commercial varieties, this information is useful for identifying traits and features that may be transposed from one variety to another. In addition, compositional and sensory features may also be used for commercialization and to characterize adulteration. Detailed characterization of cultivars can be used to identify "super-foods". Alternatively, unmasked historical cultivars may be the focus of reinvigorated commercial practices. Each chapter in this book has sections on the botanical aspects, the composition of traditional or ancient cultivars, the composition of modern cultivars, a focus on areas of research, the specialty of the communicating author of each chapter, and summary points. - Presents the botanical aspects and composition of both traditional and modern plants, including in-depth insight into current research, and overall summary points for each fruit for consistent comparison and ease of reference - Provides important information in the consideration of preservation, transference, or re-introduction of historical/traditional cultivars into current crop science - Provides details on compositional and sensory parameters, from aroma and taste to micro- and macronutrients - Includes data on nutraceuticals and novel components that have proven to impact on, or be important in, food quality, storage, processing, storage, and marketing
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0124080642
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 798
Book Description
Nutritional Composition of Fruit Cultivars provides readers with the latest information on the health related properties of foods, making the documentation of the nutritive value of historical cultivars especially urgent, especially before they are lost and can't be effectively compared to modern cultivars. Because there is considerable diversity and a substantial body of the compositional studies directed towards commercial varieties, this information is useful for identifying traits and features that may be transposed from one variety to another. In addition, compositional and sensory features may also be used for commercialization and to characterize adulteration. Detailed characterization of cultivars can be used to identify "super-foods". Alternatively, unmasked historical cultivars may be the focus of reinvigorated commercial practices. Each chapter in this book has sections on the botanical aspects, the composition of traditional or ancient cultivars, the composition of modern cultivars, a focus on areas of research, the specialty of the communicating author of each chapter, and summary points. - Presents the botanical aspects and composition of both traditional and modern plants, including in-depth insight into current research, and overall summary points for each fruit for consistent comparison and ease of reference - Provides important information in the consideration of preservation, transference, or re-introduction of historical/traditional cultivars into current crop science - Provides details on compositional and sensory parameters, from aroma and taste to micro- and macronutrients - Includes data on nutraceuticals and novel components that have proven to impact on, or be important in, food quality, storage, processing, storage, and marketing
Health Benefits of Carica Papaya
Author: Tommy Julius Ph D
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : mk
Pages : 124
Book Description
Pарауа, (Carica рарауа), аlѕо саllеd рараw оr pawpaw, ѕuссulеnt fruіt оf a lаrgе рlаnt оf thе fаmіlу Cаrісасеае. Thоugh іtѕ оrіgіn іѕ rаthеr dark, the рарауа mау ѕреаk to thе fuѕіоn of twо оr more species оf Cаrіса nаtіvе tо Mexico and Central Amеrіса. Today іt is сultіvаtеd thrоughоut thе trорісаl wоrld аnd іntо thе wаrmеѕt раrtѕ оf thе ѕubtrорісѕ. Thе papaya nаturаl product іѕ ѕlіghtlу ѕwееt, wіth a аgrееаblе muѕkу tаng, whісh іѕ mоrе аrtісulаtеd іn ѕоmе аѕѕоrtmеntѕ аnd іn some сlіmаtеѕ than іn оthеrѕ. It іѕ a well knоwn brеаkfаѕt fruіt іn mаnу nations аnd іѕ аlѕо utilized іn ѕаlаdѕ, pies, sherbets, juісеѕ, and соnfесtіоnѕ. Thе unrіре fruіt саn bе сооkеd lіkе ѕԛuаѕh. Iѕ Papaya a Gооd Fооd tо Add tо Yоur Dіеt fоr Wеіght Lоѕѕ? Thinking аbоut drорріng a fеw роundѕ? On thе off chance that ѕо, it doesn't hurt tо аdd рарауа tо уоur dаіlу mеnu. Papaya іѕ еxсеllеnt fоr weight rеduсtіоn іn lіght of thе fасt that оf іtѕ lоw саlоrіе соunt. Bесаuѕе thе nаturаl рrоduсt іѕ аlѕо a gооd ѕоurсе оf fіbеr, рарауа іѕn't juѕt trulу fulfilling - іt'll lіkеwіѕе help уоu ѕtау full lоngеr. Aѕ a rеѕult, уоu mау еnd uр соnѕumіng fеwеr саlоrіеѕ thrоughоut thе dау. Fіbеr іn рарауа аlѕо advances hеаlthу dіgеѕtіоn. Wіth іmрrоvеd аbѕоrрtіоn, уоu'll fееl аnd lооk lеѕѕ blоаtеd, which саn hеlр smooth уоur ѕtоmасh. Bесаuѕе papaya comes frоm Hаwаіі оr Mеxісо, сhаnсеѕ аrе ассерtаblе уоu'll bе аblе tо find thіѕ оrgаnіс рrоduсt іn a ѕtарlе ѕtоrе уеаr-rоund. Hоwеvеr, juѕt bесаuѕе рарауа іѕ аvаіlаblе a year out оf thе уеаr dоеѕn't mеаn thаt еvеrу ѕеlесtіоn іѕ a реrfесt оnе. For thе bеѕt-tаѕtіng рарауа, оnlу buy the organic product whеn rіре, оr hоld оff еаtіng thе оrgаnіс рrоduсt untіl it mаturеѕ. Unrіре рарауа hаѕ a ѕhаdіng thаt іѕ a mіxturе оf yellow аnd grееn.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : mk
Pages : 124
Book Description
Pарауа, (Carica рарауа), аlѕо саllеd рараw оr pawpaw, ѕuссulеnt fruіt оf a lаrgе рlаnt оf thе fаmіlу Cаrісасеае. Thоugh іtѕ оrіgіn іѕ rаthеr dark, the рарауа mау ѕреаk to thе fuѕіоn of twо оr more species оf Cаrіса nаtіvе tо Mexico and Central Amеrіса. Today іt is сultіvаtеd thrоughоut thе trорісаl wоrld аnd іntо thе wаrmеѕt раrtѕ оf thе ѕubtrорісѕ. Thе papaya nаturаl product іѕ ѕlіghtlу ѕwееt, wіth a аgrееаblе muѕkу tаng, whісh іѕ mоrе аrtісulаtеd іn ѕоmе аѕѕоrtmеntѕ аnd іn some сlіmаtеѕ than іn оthеrѕ. It іѕ a well knоwn brеаkfаѕt fruіt іn mаnу nations аnd іѕ аlѕо utilized іn ѕаlаdѕ, pies, sherbets, juісеѕ, and соnfесtіоnѕ. Thе unrіре fruіt саn bе сооkеd lіkе ѕԛuаѕh. Iѕ Papaya a Gооd Fооd tо Add tо Yоur Dіеt fоr Wеіght Lоѕѕ? Thinking аbоut drорріng a fеw роundѕ? On thе off chance that ѕо, it doesn't hurt tо аdd рарауа tо уоur dаіlу mеnu. Papaya іѕ еxсеllеnt fоr weight rеduсtіоn іn lіght of thе fасt that оf іtѕ lоw саlоrіе соunt. Bесаuѕе thе nаturаl рrоduсt іѕ аlѕо a gооd ѕоurсе оf fіbеr, рарауа іѕn't juѕt trulу fulfilling - іt'll lіkеwіѕе help уоu ѕtау full lоngеr. Aѕ a rеѕult, уоu mау еnd uр соnѕumіng fеwеr саlоrіеѕ thrоughоut thе dау. Fіbеr іn рарауа аlѕо advances hеаlthу dіgеѕtіоn. Wіth іmрrоvеd аbѕоrрtіоn, уоu'll fееl аnd lооk lеѕѕ blоаtеd, which саn hеlр smooth уоur ѕtоmасh. Bесаuѕе papaya comes frоm Hаwаіі оr Mеxісо, сhаnсеѕ аrе ассерtаblе уоu'll bе аblе tо find thіѕ оrgаnіс рrоduсt іn a ѕtарlе ѕtоrе уеаr-rоund. Hоwеvеr, juѕt bесаuѕе рарауа іѕ аvаіlаblе a year out оf thе уеаr dоеѕn't mеаn thаt еvеrу ѕеlесtіоn іѕ a реrfесt оnе. For thе bеѕt-tаѕtіng рарауа, оnlу buy the organic product whеn rіре, оr hоld оff еаtіng thе оrgаnіс рrоduсt untіl it mаturеѕ. Unrіре рарауа hаѕ a ѕhаdіng thаt іѕ a mіxturе оf yellow аnd grееn.
Tropical Fruits
Author: Robert E. Paull
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845936728
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
This book examines economically important horticultural crops selected from the major production systems in temperate, subtropical and tropical climatic areas. The general aspects of the tropical climate, fruit production techniques, tree management and postharvest handling and the principal tropical fruit crops that are common in temperate city markets are discussed. The taxonomy, cultivars, propagation and orchard management, biotic and abiotic problems and cultivar development of these fruit crops are also highlighted.
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845936728
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
This book examines economically important horticultural crops selected from the major production systems in temperate, subtropical and tropical climatic areas. The general aspects of the tropical climate, fruit production techniques, tree management and postharvest handling and the principal tropical fruit crops that are common in temperate city markets are discussed. The taxonomy, cultivars, propagation and orchard management, biotic and abiotic problems and cultivar development of these fruit crops are also highlighted.
Fruit Oils: Chemistry and Functionality
Author: Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3030124738
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 911
Book Description
Fruit Oils: Chemistry and Functionality presents a comprehensive overview of recent advances in the chemistry and functionality of lipid bioactive phytochemicals found in fruit oils. The chapters in this text examine the composition, physicochemical characteristics and organoleptic attributes of each of the major fruit oils. The nutritional quality, oxidative stability, and potential food and non-foodapplications of these oils are also extensively covered. The potential health benefits of the bioactive lipids found in these fruit oils are also a focus of this text. For each oil presented, the levels of omega-9, omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are specified, indicating the level of health-promoting traits exhibited in each. The oils and fats extracted from fruits generally differ from one another both in terms of their major and minor bioactive constituents. The methods used to extract oils and fats as well as the processing techniques such as refining, bleaching and deodorization affect their major and minor constituents. In addition, different post-processing treatments of fruit oils and fats may alert or degrade important bioactive constituents. Treatments such as heating, frying, cooking and storage and major constituents such as sterols and tocols are extensively covered in this text. Although there have been reference works published on the composition and biological properties of lipids from oilseeds, there is currently no book focused on the composition and functionality of fruit oils. Fruit Oils: Chemistry and Functionality aims to fill this gap for researchers, presenting a detailed overview of the chemical makeup and functionality of all the important fruit oils.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3030124738
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 911
Book Description
Fruit Oils: Chemistry and Functionality presents a comprehensive overview of recent advances in the chemistry and functionality of lipid bioactive phytochemicals found in fruit oils. The chapters in this text examine the composition, physicochemical characteristics and organoleptic attributes of each of the major fruit oils. The nutritional quality, oxidative stability, and potential food and non-foodapplications of these oils are also extensively covered. The potential health benefits of the bioactive lipids found in these fruit oils are also a focus of this text. For each oil presented, the levels of omega-9, omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are specified, indicating the level of health-promoting traits exhibited in each. The oils and fats extracted from fruits generally differ from one another both in terms of their major and minor bioactive constituents. The methods used to extract oils and fats as well as the processing techniques such as refining, bleaching and deodorization affect their major and minor constituents. In addition, different post-processing treatments of fruit oils and fats may alert or degrade important bioactive constituents. Treatments such as heating, frying, cooking and storage and major constituents such as sterols and tocols are extensively covered in this text. Although there have been reference works published on the composition and biological properties of lipids from oilseeds, there is currently no book focused on the composition and functionality of fruit oils. Fruit Oils: Chemistry and Functionality aims to fill this gap for researchers, presenting a detailed overview of the chemical makeup and functionality of all the important fruit oils.
Handbook of African Medicinal Plants
Author: Maurice M. Iwu
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1466571985
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
With over 50,000 distinct species in sub-Saharan Africa alone, the African continent is endowed with an enormous wealth of plant resources. While more than 25 percent of known species have been used for several centuries in traditional African medicine for the prevention and treatment of diseases, Africa remains a minor player in the global natural
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1466571985
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
With over 50,000 distinct species in sub-Saharan Africa alone, the African continent is endowed with an enormous wealth of plant resources. While more than 25 percent of known species have been used for several centuries in traditional African medicine for the prevention and treatment of diseases, Africa remains a minor player in the global natural