Research Article

Comparison of the health risks associated with exposure to toxic metals and metalloids following consumption of freshwater catches in China

Cuirong Luo, Junxiao Sun, Yunfei Tan, Lijing Xiong, Bo Peng, Guohui Peng, Xufeng Bai
Abstract 420 | PDF Downloads 481 HTML Downloads 107 XML Downloads 24 | DOI https://doi.org/10.15586/qas.v14i4.1117

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Screening of Lactobacillus from breast milk and infant feces and evaluation of their bile salt tolerance

Yujun Huang, Junjuan Yu, Haodong Yan, Chenchen Zhang, Wenli Kang, Lina Pan, Jiaqi Wang, Zhiyong Dai, Ruixia Gu
Abstract 259 | PDF Downloads 314 HTML Downloads 98 XML Downloads 5 | DOI https://doi.org/10.15586/qas.v14i4.1053

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Verification of the Accuscan gold reader and RIDA smart phone application rapid test kits in detection and quantification of aflatoxin levels in maize from selected regions in Kenya

Beatrice Nafula Tenge, William Maina Muiru, John Wangai Kimenju, Christine Schwake-Anduschus, Samuel Linguya Kimaru, Charles Nkonge
Abstract 181 | PDF Downloads 205 HTML Downloads 78 XML Downloads 24 | DOI https://doi.org/10.15586/qas.v14i4.1118

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Quality and nutritional characteristics of durum wheats grown in Anatolia

Ferda Unsal Canay, Turgay Sanal, Hamit Koksel
Abstract 224 | PDF Downloads 262 HTML Downloads 37 XML Downloads 7 | DOI https://doi.org/10.15586/qas.v14i4.1170

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Study on identification of red jujube origin by multi-element analysis

Yumiao Lang, Yao Cheng, Hongru Yang, Qingzhi Chen, Qian Liu, Xiaoteng Wang, Pengsha Bian, Xiaoxi Yang
Abstract 133 | PDF Downloads 178 HTML Downloads 47 XML Downloads 3 | DOI https://doi.org/10.15586/qas.v14i4.1139

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Fungal bioconversion of brewery by-products: assessment of fatty acids and sterols profiles

Fatma Boukid, Joan Pera, Javier Parladé, Massimo Castellari
Abstract 308 | PDF Downloads 244 HTML Downloads 39 XML Downloads 5 | DOI https://doi.org/10.15586/qas.v14i4.1198

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Complete mitochondrial genome of Pleurocordyceps sinensis (Hypocreales, Ascomycota), a species with uncertain family-level taxonomic assignment

Yi Li, Jie Lin, Yong-Hui Wang, Ke Wang, Ren-Lei Wang, Xin-Chang Zhao, Yi-Jian Yao
Abstract 169 | PDF Downloads 173 HTML Downloads 138 XML Downloads 6 | DOI https://doi.org/10.15586/qas.v14i4.1134

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Original Article

Brusatol inhibits the growth of prostate cancer cells and reduces HIF-1α/VEGF expression and glycolysis under hypoxia

Mi Wang, Liyang Dai, Wei Yan, Ying Chen, Yakun Wang
Abstract 269 | PDF Downloads 338 HTML Downloads 92 XML Downloads 9 | DOI https://doi.org/10.15586/qas.v14i4.1141

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Crocin ameliorates peritoneal fibrosis in rat induced by peritoneal dialysis via Wnt5a/β-Catenin pathway

Jingyuan Lu, Danye Shi, Xinhui Zhao, Minhui Xi, Hualin Qi, Qiang He
Abstract 249 | PDF Downloads 324 HTML Downloads 65 XML Downloads 10 | DOI https://doi.org/10.15586/qas.v14i4.1151

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Response of growth, photosynthesis, dry matter partition and roots to combined nitrogen–potassium stress in cucumber

Hanping Mao, Yong Liu, Yafei Wang, Guoxin Ma, Bin Wang, Xiaoxue Du, Qiang Shi, Jiheng Ni
Abstract 231 | PDF Downloads 316 HTML Downloads 52 XML Downloads 17 | DOI https://doi.org/10.15586/qas.v14i4.1065

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Eucommia ulmoides extract alleviated spinal cord injury in rats by inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress and oxidative stress

Hongjuan Cheng, Haoyu Dong, Jie Wei, Guopeng You
Abstract 195 | PDF Downloads 272 HTML Downloads 86 XML Downloads 3 | DOI https://doi.org/10.15586/qas.v14i4.1109

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Arctiin attenuates lipid accumulation, inflammation and oxidative stress in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease through inhibiting MAPK pathway

Lin Li, Ying Zhang, Fangxi Xiao, Zhigang Wang, Ju Liu
Abstract 201 | PDF Downloads 266 HTML Downloads 72 XML Downloads 5 | DOI https://doi.org/10.15586/qas.v14i4.1150

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Variation of chlorophyll and carotenoids in different varieties and organs of Chinese kale

Chenlu Zhang, Sha Liang, Yilin Wang, Sha Luo, Weijia Yao, Hao He, Yuxiao Tian, Huanxiu Li, Fen Zhang, Bo Sun
Abstract 171 | PDF Downloads 227 HTML Downloads 52 XML Downloads 7 | DOI https://doi.org/10.15586/qas.v14i4.1077

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Enrichment of dark chocolate with free and microencapsulated white tea and jujube extracts: Impacts on antioxidant, physicochemical, and textural properties

Somayeh Shahbazi, Zohreh Didar, Mohsen Vazifedoost, Sara Naji-Tabasi
Abstract 245 | PDF Downloads 238 HTML Downloads 127 XML Downloads 23 | DOI https://doi.org/10.15586/qas.v14i4.1099

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Review Article

Extraction, purification, food applications, and recent advances for enhancing the bioavailability of 6-gingerol from ginger – A review

Ginithillawala Arachchilage Dilukshi Vichakshana, David James Young, Wee Sim Choo
Abstract 597 | PDF Downloads 522 HTML Downloads 47 XML Downloads 158 | DOI https://doi.org/10.15586/qas.v14i4.1043

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A review of the top 100 most cited papers on food safety

Helen Onyeaka, Christian K. Anumudu, Chioke A. Okolo, Amara Anyogu, Olumide Odeyemi, Anthony P. Bassey
Abstract 476 | PDF Downloads 428 HTML Downloads 31 XML Downloads 29 | DOI https://doi.org/10.15586/qas.v14i4.1124

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Mentha: A review on its bioactive compounds and potential health benefits

Sajad Ahmad Wani, H.R. Naik, Javeed Ahmad Wagay, Nawaz Ahmad Ganie, Mehrajfatema Zafar Mulla, B.N. Dar
Abstract 597 | PDF Downloads 499 HTML Downloads 27 XML Downloads 64 | DOI https://doi.org/10.15586/qas.v14i4.1129

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