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Bioconversion of mixed free fatty acids to poly-3-hydroxyalkanoates by Pseudomonas putida BET001 and modeling of its fermentation in shake flasks

Electron. j. biotechnol; 19 (1), 2016
Background: The paper reports on the utilization of palm kernel oil (PKO) as a low cost renewable substrate for medium-chain-length poly-3-hydroxyalkanoates (mcl-PHA) production by Pseudomonas putida BET001. Investigation on the effects of selected key variables on growth, mixed free fatty acids consumpt...

Effects of dietary high fructose corn syrup on regulation of energy intake and leptin gene expression in rats

Rev. Nutr. (Online); 28 (6), 2015
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate in Wistar rats the effect of chronic use of high fructose corn syrup on serum lipids, body weight, energy intake regulation, and expression of associated genes. METHODS: For 11 weeks, male rats were fed a standard diet with either water (control) or 15% high fructose corn syrup sol...

Análisis farmacognóstico preliminar de las semillas de Moringa Oleifera Lam cosechadas en Cuba
Preliminary pharmacognitive analysis of Moringa oleifera Lam seeds harvested in Cuba

Rev. cuba. farm; 49 (2), 2015
Introducción: la Moringa oleífera Lam. (moringa) es una especie de reconocido uso tanto para humanos como para animales. Sus semillas constituyen una fuente de aceites fijos con un elevado contenido de ácidos grasos insaturados y en particular de ácido oleico. Este aceite se puede emplear en la indus...

Study on the relationship between intracellular metabolites and astaxanthin accumulation during Phaffia rhodozyma fermentation

Electron. j. biotechnol; 18 (3), 2015
Background To study the relationship between intracellular anabolism and astaxanthin production, the influence of intracellular protein and fatty acids on astaxanthin production by four mutant Phaffia rhodozyma strains and their variations was investigated in this research. Results First, the content of ...

Uso de ácidos grasos en la prevención de úlceras por presión y de extremidad inferior
Use of fatty acids in prevention of pressure and lower extremity sores

Av. enferm; 33 (1), 2015
Objetivo: Analizar la literatura científica acerca del uso y la efectividad de los ácidos grasos hiperoxigenados y las actuaciones de los profesionales de enfermería en la prevención y tratamiento de úlceras por presión y heridas crónicas. Metodología: Se llevó a cabo una revisión bibliográfic...

Fatty acid composition indicating diverse habitat use in coral reef fishes in the Malaysian South China Sea

Biol. Res; 48 (), 2015
BACKGROUND: In order to understand feeding ecology and habitat use of coral reef fish, fatty acid composition was examined in five coral reef fishes, Thalassoma lunare, Lutjanus lutjanus, Abudefduf bengalensis, Scarus rivulatus and Scolopsis affinis collected in the Bidong Island of Malaysian South China...

Effects of strength training on blood lipoprotein concentrations in postmenopausal women

J. vasc. bras; 13 (4), 2014
Strength training is often identified as a contributing factor in prevention of diseases and as a non-pharmacological treatment for metabolic disorders and for control of body mass. Its protective effects and utility for management of disease are amplified in people at risk of diabetes mellitus and dysli...

Desde hace varios años, ha existido gran interés por el estudio de los efectos de la grasa de la alimentación en la salud, motivando el desarrollo de numerosas investigaciones en el campo de la nutrición con resultados relevantes mencionados más adelante. [Editorial]
For several years, there has been great interest in the study of the effects of dietary fat on health, motivating the development of numerous investigations in the field of nutrition with relevant results mentioned below. [Editorial]

Perspect. nutr. hum; 16 (2), 2014

Characterization and properties of the biosurfactant produced by Candida lipolytica UCP 0988

Electron. j. biotechnol; 17 (1), 2014
Background: Biotechnological processes are costly, especially for the production of biosurfactants. The successful production of a biosurfactant is dependent on the development of processes using low cost raw materials. Considering the importance of the characteristics of a biosurfactant to facilitate it...

Characterization of residual oils for biodiesel production

Electron. j. biotechnol; 17 (1), 2014
Background: Residual oils were characterized according to their physicochemical properties, i.e. acidity, iodine value, peroxide value and saponification number, to evaluate the degradation level and viability for biodiesel production. Results: The methyl esters of fatty acids (FAME) from samples of resi...