IgE cross-reactivity between the major peanut allergen Ara h 2 and tree nut allergens
Allergy to peanut and tree nuts is characterised by a high frequency of life-threatening anaphylactic reactions and typically lifelong persistence. Although peanut is the most common cause of nut allergy; peanut allergic patients are frequently also sensitive to tree nuts. It is not known if this is due to cross-reactivity between peanut and tree nut […]
Mediterranean Dietary Pattern and Prediction of All-Cause Mortality in a US Population: Results From the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study
Shell cracking strength in almond (Prunus dulcis [Mill.] D.A. Webb.) and its implication in uses as a value-added product
Protective effect of fruits; vegetables and the Mediterranean diet on asthma and allergies among children in Crete. Thorax. Published on-line: 5 April 2007
Inflammation; obesity and comorbidities: the role of diet
Survey of lead and copper in Turkish raisins
Antioxidant Capacity and Phenolic Content of Grapes; Sun-Dried Raisins; and Golden Raisins and Their Effect on ex Vivo Serum Antioxidant Capacity
Comparison of dried plum supplementation and intermittent PTH in restoring bone in osteopenic orchidectomized rats
SUMMARY: Bone loss was confirmed after 90 days in 50 6-month-old male Sprague Dawley rats that were sham-operated or orchidectomized (ORX). In this study; we have shown that dried plum (DP) has potent effects on bone in terms of bone mass; microarchitecture; and strength in osteopenic male rats. Although these changes may be mediated through […]
Changes in the phytochemical composition and profile of raw; boiled; and roasted peanuts
Peanuts are consumed mostly as processed products. Although the effect of processing on isoflavone composition of legumes has been extensively studied; there has been no such study on peanuts. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of processing (boiling; oil- and dry-roasting) on the phytochemical composition of peanuts. Boiling had a significant […]
Effect of almond skin polyphenolics and quercetin on human LDL and apolipoprotein B-100 oxidation and conformation
Almond skin polyphenolics (ASP) and vitamin C (VC) or E (VE) inhibit the Cu(2+)-induced generation of conjugated dienes in human low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in a synergistic manner. However; the mechanism(s) by which this synergy occurs is unknown. As modification of apolipoprotein (apo) B-100 is an early; critical step in LDL oxidation; we examined the effects […]