Time to symptom limitation (Tlim) achieved during constant work rate tests is considerably more responsive change than measures commonly recorded ramp-based tests, such as peak of oxygen uptake and maximal (Wmax). There limited literature on the use of, physiological responses to, cycle ergometry in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). The results this study provide evidence that test, when conduc...

The objective of this research was to determine the effect of sugar or fatty acid in sugar ester compounds on the surface-active properties and antimicrobial activities of these compounds. Disaccharides of medium-chain fatty acid monoesters were synthesized through transesterifications by immobilized lipase (Lipozyme TLIM) to yield nine monoesters for subsequent study. Their antimicrobial activ...

Study objective: The aims of this work were to determine (1) whether patients with COPD have impaired skeletal muscle performance (ie, maximal strength and endurance) compared with healthy subjects, and (2) whether the level of physical activity, body composition, and lung function are related to skeletal muscle performance in COPD patients. Methods: Seventeen COPD patients and eight healthy ag...

Diacylglycerol (DAG)-rich sunflower oil was prepared and the optimal conditions for synthesis of DAG-rich oil by glycerolysis using biocatalyst TLIM was determined. A maximum production of 59.8% DAG was obtained after 5 h of constant reaction under vacuum (756 mm of Hg). The optimum temperature for glycerolysis was found to be 50°C, while stoichiometric molar ratio of sunflower oil:glycerol was...

Diacylglycerol (DAG) and monoacylglycerol (MAG) are two natural occurring minor components found in most edible fats and oils. These compounds have gained increasing market demand owing to their unique physicochemical properties. Enzymatic glycerolysis in solvent-free system might be a promising approach in producing DAG and MAG-enriched oil. Understanding on glycerolysis mechanism is therefore...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of agreement between laboratory-based estimates of critical power (CP) and results taken from a novel field test. Subjects were fourteen trained cyclists (age 40±7 yrs; body mass 70.2±6.5 kg; VO2max 3.8±0.5 L · min-1). Laboratory-based CP was estimated from 3 constant work-rate tests at 80%, 100% and 105% of maximal aerobic power (MAP). Fie...