Low Doses of Resveratrol Protect Human Granulosa Cells from Induced-Oxidative Stress
Resveratrol is a phytoalexin present in plant-derived foods, including grape's skin, cocoa, and peanuts. Evidence suggests that it has beneficial effects on human health because of its antioxidant properties. However, there is limited knowledge about the part played by resveratrol in ovarian function. In this paper, the influence of resveratrol on granulosa cells (GC) was […]
The Role of Resveratrol in Human Male Fertility
Resveratrol (RSV) (3,4',5 trihydroxystilbene) is a natural non-flavonoid polyphenol widely present in the Mediterranean diet. In particular, RSV is found in grapes, peanuts, berries, and red wine. Many beneficial effects of this molecule on human health have been reported. In fact, it improves some clinical aspects of various diseases, such as obesity, tumors, hypertension, Alzheimer's […]
Characterization of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Test Locations Using Representative Testing Environments With Farmer-Preferred Traits
In this study, the differential rankings of 36 groundnut genotypes under varying environmental conditions were studied at various levels of phenotype. Locations that are generally accepted by the crop- and soil-based research community to represent the entire Guinea and Sudan Savanna agro-ecological zones in Ghana were characterized, this time using a crop. The characterization was […]
AIEgens enabled ultrasensitive point-of-care test for multiple targets of food safety: Aflatoxin B 1 and cyclopiazonic acid as an example
Food safety is currently a significant issue for human life and health. Various fluorescent nanomaterials have been applied in the point-of-care test (POCT) for food safety as labeling materials. However, previous fluorescent nanomaterials can cause aggregation-caused quenching (ACQ), thus reducing the detection sensitivity. Conversely, aggregation-induced emission luminogens (AIEgens) are promising candidates for POCT in the […]
Expression of AhATL1, an ABA Transport Factor Gene from Peanut, Is Affected by Altered Memory Gene Expression Patterns and Increased Tolerance to Drought Stress in Arabidopsis
Arachis hypogaea abscisic acid transporter like-1 (AhATL1) modulates abscisic acid (ABA) sensitivity by specifically influencing the importing of ABA into cells, and is a key player in plant stress responses. However, there is limited information on ABA transporters in crops. In this study, we found that the level of AhATL1 expression and AhATL1 distribution increased […]
A Practical, Stepwise Approach to Peanut Oral Immunotherapy in Clinical Practice: Benefits and Risks
Food allergies are common, affecting 6-8% of the children in the United States. There is a significant burden on the quality of life of allergic children and their caregivers, due to multiple dietary, social and psychological restrictions. Peanut allergy affects approximately 2-5% of the school-age children. Despite the recommended dietary avoidance, reactions tend to occur […]
Treatment of Peanut Allergy
Multi-dimensional study of the oral microbiome, metabolite, and immunologic environment in peanut allergy
Background: The oral mucosa is the initial interface between food antigens, microbiota and mucosal immunity, yet little is known about oral host-environment dynamics in food allergy. Objective: To determine oral microbial, metabolic, and immunologic profiles associated with peanut allergy. Methods: We recruited 105 subjects (peanut allergic n=56, healthy subjects n=49) for salivary microbiome profiling using […]
Emerging developments in the forefront of peanut oral immunotherapy
Purpose of review: Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, progress continued in the field of peanut oral immunotherapy over the past 12 to 18 months. Of importance, the first oral immunotherapy product for the treatment of peanut allergy was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in January 2020. Recent findings: Suggested modifications to the practice […]
Parental Intentions Regarding Introduction of Common Food Allergens During Complimentary Feeding
Food allergy affects 5-6% of Irish children with 3-6% of preschool children affected. Common food allergens in preschool children are milk, egg and peanut while peanut, tree-nut, fish and shellfish allergies are more common in older children1. Recent studies such as LEAP2 and EAT3 reported that regular consumption of common allergy associated foods early in […]