The inclusion of grain sorghum in diets for broiler chickens is quite common; however, under Australian conditions, the utilisation of starch/energy by birds offered sorghum-based diets appears inadequate. Various factors inherent in sorghum, including kafirin, phenolic compounds and phytate, may limit energy utilisation. The recent quantification of kafirin, the dominant protein fraction in so...

Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in American males. For these reasons, it is necessary to intensify our efforts for better understanding and development of novel treatment and chemopreventive approaches for this disease. In recent years, green tea has gained considerable attention as an agent that could reduc...

Extraction and fractionation were carried out to concentrate the rosmarinic acid from Orthosiphon aristatus in order increase value of herbal candy formulated using polyphenolic rich extract. The herb was extracted fractionated column chromatography, then analyzed by LC-MS/MS. collected plant fractions with similar chromatographic profiles combined determined for antioxidant capacities expresse...

Different parts of Pistasia atlantica have been used in traditional medicine for various purposes in Iran. The aim of this study was to measurement and compare antioxidant activity and polyphenolic compounds of crude ethyl alcohol extract and four fractions of P. atlantica leaf. Crude ethyl alcohol extract of P. atlantica leaf was prepared using maceration method and subjected to fractionation ...

The possibility of utilising chopped and deseeded carob pods (kibbles) as a source of polyphenolic antioxidants was examined by performing extractions with various solvent systems, in order to evaluate and optimize the conditions for the recovery of polyphenols. Maximum quantities of polyphenolic components were found in 80 % acetone extracts, as evaluated by measuring total polyphenol and tota...

Objectives: Atherosclerosis is caused by vascular inflammation and oxidative stress. Pro-atherogenic effect of hypercholesterolemia impairment nitric oxide generation due to activated arginase. The current study was wanted explore the atheroprotective polyphenolic fraction Rivea ornata using lipid emulsion induced atherosclerosis in rat model. Materials Methods: carried out studying atherogenic...

Specialities (Syntex) Co. Inc., New York City, for corticosterone and hydrocortisone; and to Dr W. J. Tindall of Organon Laboratories Ltd. for deoxycorticosterone. Dr K. Hallas-M0ller ofthe Novo Terapeutisk Laboratorium, Copenhagen, kindly gave us generous supplies of crystalline insulin free from glucagon. The technical assistance of Messrs S. C. Watson and B. W. E. Peaple is much appreciated,...

The ability of foods and beverages to reduce allyl methyl disulfide, diallyl disulfide, allyl mercaptan, and allyl methyl sulfide on human breath after consumption of raw garlic was examined. The treatments were consumed immediately following raw garlic consumption for breath measurements, or were blended with garlic prior to headspace measurements. Measurements were done using a selected ion f...