Emanuel Vamanu

Emanuel Vamanu
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  • Professor (Full) at University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest

Bioavailability and bioactivity (in vivo studies) of functional compounds. Microbiota modulation - in vitro studies

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Introduction
Microbiota restoration and modulation by functional products. In vitro bladder system and phenolic compounds to prevent urinary microbial infections. Probiotic yeasts as in vivo tool for antioxidant and cytotoxic effects evaluation.
Current institution
University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest
Current position
  • Professor (Full)
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March 2016 - present
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca
Position
  • Professor (Associate)
October 1999 - March 2006
University of Agronomical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine
Position
  • Professor
Description
  • I am one of the founding members of Biotehnol Center Bucharest. The areas of competence are related to the domains of microbial biotechnologies, fermentation technologies and functional products obtaining.
October 2006 - March 2016
University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest
Position
  • Professor (Assistant)

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Background The development, progression, and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are determined by interlinked human, animal, and environmental drivers, which pose severe risks to human and livestock health. Conjugative plasmid transfer drives the rapid dissemination of AMR among bacteria. In addition to the judicious use and implementa...
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Phytolacca americana fruits exhibit a wide range of biological activities, including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. This study aims to investigate the phenolic profile of hydroethanolic extracts from both fresh (PEC) and dried (PEU) fruits of P. americana using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and to evalu...
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This research presents advanced biotechnological techniques for extracting bioactive components from Boletus edulis, a well-known edible mushroom, sometimes referred to as porcini or king bolete, renowned for its gastronomic desirability and nutritional benefits. The study outlines the advancement of novel extraction methods for producing bioactive...
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Rhus typhina, an invasive plant species, contains valuable compounds that can be utilized in various fields. The main aim of this paper was to find the optimal conditions for extracting high amounts of bioactive compounds from R. typhina fruits using ultrasound-assisted and bead-beating techniques under different parameters (solvent concentration,...
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Soil contains several organic, and inorganic substances and a large number of bacterial diversity. This bacterial diversity is also involved in biomass degradation and plant growth promotion. Metagenomic sequencing was used to analyze bacterial diversity in the rice field soil and sludge samples. Amplicon sequencing of the V3-V4 region of the 16S r...
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An arsenite-oxidizing bacterium was isolated from the Ganga River, Varanasi, India. Phylogenetic analysis by 16S rRNA gene sequencing identified the isolated strain as Kurthia gibsonii MKVVM3 IITBHU. The bacterial growth showed biofilm formation in the As (V) containing growth medium. The strain oxidized 100 mg l⁻¹ of As (III) to As (V) in the init...
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This study evaluated natural extracts from plant biomass for UV protection and oxidative stress reduction. Conducted in Bucharest, Romania, it focused on medicinal mushrooms and pomegranate bark. The biotechnological process involved a two-phase extraction: hot water processing of Ganoderma lucidum, Hericium erinaceus, Inonotus obliquus, and Tremel...
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Background: The development, progression, and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are determined by interlinked human, animal, and environmental drivers, which pose severe risks to human and livestock health. Conjugative plasmid transfer drives the rapid dissemination of AMR among bacteria. In addition to the judicious use and implement...
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The development, progression, and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is determined by interlinked human, animal, and environmental drivers, posing severe risks to human health. Conjugative plasmid transfer drives the rapid dissemination of AMR among bacteria. Besides antibiotic judicious use and implementation of antibiotic stewardship...
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Introduction Fabrication of plant-based metal nanoparticles has yielded promising results, establishing this approach as viable, sustainable, and non-toxic in the biomedical sector for targeted drug delivery, diagnostic imaging, biosensing, cancer therapy, and antimicrobial treatments. Methods The present work demonstrates the suitability of Hippo...
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The rapid emergence and global spread of antimicrobial resistance in recent years have raised significant concerns about the future of modern medicine. Superbugs and multidrugresistant bacteria have become endemic in many parts of the world, raising the specter of untreatable infections. The overuse and misuse of antimicrobials over the past 80 yea...
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In the present study, MnO2 nanoparticles were synthesized using Citrus limetta peels extract and functionalized by chitosan polymer. Surface morphology analysis of chitosan functionalized MnO2 nanoparticles was carried out using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM), which revealed that the synthesized nano...
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This review evaluates the therapeutic effects of polysaccharides derived from mushroom species that have medicinal and edible properties. The fungal polysaccharides were recently studied, focusing on their modulation of the gut microbiota and their impact on various diseases. The study covers both clinical and preclinical studies, detailing the res...
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Background Targeting gut dysbiosis to treat chronic diseases or to alleviate the symptoms is a new direction for medical adjuvant therapies. Recently, postbiotics have received considerable attention as they are non-viable probiotic preparations that confer various health benefits to the host without the safety problems associated with using live m...
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Heavy metal contamination has emerged as a global environmental concern, with tannery effluents serving as a significant source of these pollutants. The discharge of tannery effluents (TEs) into natural ecosystems has given rise to a spectrum of catastrophic risks, exacerbating concerns related to public health, safety, and environmental integrity....
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The solid-state fermentation (SSF) efficiency of Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 21424 (BL) on various agro-industrial by-products such as oilseed cakes [hemp (HSC), pumpkin (PSC), and flaxseed (FSC)] was evaluated by examining the nutritional composition, reducing sugars, and in vitro protein digestibility (IVPD) for use in animal nutrition. SSF signi...
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Pesticides play a crucial role in modern agriculture, aiding in the protection of crops from pests and diseases. However, their indiscriminate use has raised concerns about their potential adverse effects on human health and the environment. Pesticide residues in food and water supplies are a serious health hazards to the general public since long-...
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Pesticides play a crucial role in modern agriculture, aiding in the protection of crops from pests and diseases. However, their indiscriminate use has raised concerns about their potential adverse effects on human health and the environment. Pesticide residues in food and water supplies are a serious health hazards to the general public since long-...
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Heavy metal ions can be introduced into the water through several point and non-point sources including leather industry, coal mining, agriculture activity and domestic waste. Regrettably, these toxic heavy metals may pose a threat to both humans and animals, particularly when they infiltrate water and soil. Heavy metal poisoning can lead to many h...
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Vine-growing for the production of wine is one of the oldest and most important agricultural activities worldwide, but the winemaking process leads to vast amounts of waste. Viticulture and vinification by-products have many bioactive molecules, including polyphenols, prebiotic fibers, organic acids, and minerals. While research on the specific hum...
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The present study aimed to focus on identifying the potent microbes for the removal of arsenic contamination. In this experiment, microbes were isolated from their natural soil habitat from the catchment area of the Ganga River. Isolation of microbes from serially diluted method and tolerance test was conducted. Screened microbes were in-vitro eval...
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Background: Visceral leishmaniasis is a vector-borne immune-related disease that manifests mainly by lowering of immune protective T-helper-1 cells and onset of diseasepromoting T-helper-2 cells therefore the treatment of visceral leishmaniasis depends on boosting the immune status of the host. Methods: In this study, two traditional medicinal pla...
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The increasing incidence of diabetes has prompted the need for new treatment strategies, including natural products that reduce glycemia values. This work examined the in vitro and in vivo antihyperglycemic effects of new metabiotics derived from Boletus edulis extracts. The metabiotics were obtained from 100% B. edulis, and two other products, CAR...
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Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) have been a current research topic for many years. PHAs are biopolymers produced by bacteria under unfavorable growth conditions. They are biomaterials that exhibit a variety of properties, including biocompatibility, biodegradability, and high mechanical strength, making them suitable for future applications. This revi...
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A large body of evidence has shown a direct link between arsenic exposure and drug resistance to Leishmania parasites against antimonial preparations in visceral leishmaniasis (VL) hyper-endemic regions, especially in India and its sub-continent. However, the implicated roles of arsenic on the VL host, pathophysiological changes, and immune functio...
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The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 necessitates innovative strategies for the rapid development of effective treatments. Computational methodologies, such as molecular modelling, molecular dynamics simulations, and artificial intelligence, have emerged as indispensable tools in the drug discovery process. This review ai...
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In a world still recovering after the COVID-19 pandemic, the consequences of which are still not entirely known, the attention of scientists worldwide is drawn to natural products with positive effects on immunity. The starting point for tackling such a subject is proper documentation of substances used in traditional medicine, which usually have s...
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Hypertension is a frequent comorbidity in patients with heart failure; therefore, blood pressure management for these patients is widely recommended in medical guidelines. Bee pollen and postbiotics that contain inactivated probiotic cells and their metabolites have emerged as promising bioactive compounds sources, and their potential role in mitig...
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Microplastics are readily available in the natural environment. Due to the pervasiveness of microplastic pollution, its effects on living organisms necessitate further investigation. The size, time of exposure, and amount of microplastic particles appear to be the most essential factor in determining their toxicological effects, either organismal o...
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Nanotechnology holds significant ameliorative potential against neurodegenerative diseases, as it can protect the therapeutic substance and allow for its sustained release. In this study, the reducing and capping agents of Urtica dioica (UD), Matricaria chamomilla (MC), and Murraya koenigii (MK) extracts were used to synthesize bio-mediated zinc ox...
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Background Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among women worldwide, and its metastasis is a significant cause of mortality. Therefore, identifying potential inhibitors of proteins involved in breast cancer metastasis is crucial for developing effective therapies. BUB1 mitotic checkpoint serine/threonine kinase B (BUB1B) is a k...
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The human commensal yeast Candida albicans is pathogenic and results in a variety of mucosal and deep tissue problems when the host is immunocompromised. Candida exhibits enormous metabolic flexibility and dynamic morphogenetic transition to survive under host niche environmental conditions and to cause virulence. The amino sugar N-acetylglucosamin...
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The human commensal yeast Candida albicans is pathogenic and results in a variety of mucosal and deep tissue problems when the host is immunocompromised. Candida exhibits enormous metabolic flexibility and dynamic morphogenetic transition to survive under host niche environmental conditions and to cause virulence. The amino sugar N-acetylglucosamin...
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The regular administration of antibiotics is a public concern due to the prejudices of large population groups and the high frequency with which antimicrobial products are prescribed. The current study aimed to evaluate the in vitro effect of a new extract from Boletus edulis (BEE) on the human microbiota. One of the disadvantages of this extensive...
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Food supplements have proven their effectiveness through the support offered to administer certain drugs and their ability to determine the prevention of degenerative diseases. The correlation of assay methods with individual-level observations is essential in understanding the effect of biopharmaceuticals as a useful tool for long-term homeostasis...
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Plants with therapeutic potential are a rich resource for the inhabitants of a country, with Romania among them, having a diverse flora not only from plants but also from fungi. New trends in biopharmaceuticals are also addressed in studies related to topical administration, representing a great advantage; research has determined biological activit...
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The objective of this study was to investigate the rhombohedral-structured, flower-like iron oxide (Fe2O3) nanoparticles that were produced using a cost-effective and environmentally friendly coprecipitation process. The structural and morphological characteristics of the synthesized Fe2O3 nanoparticles were analyzed using XRD, UV-Vis, FTIR, SEM, E...
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Metabolic syndrome is a multifaceted pathophysiologic condition that is largely caused by an imbalance between caloric intake and energy expenditure. The pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome is determined by an individual’s genetic/epigenetics and acquired factors. Natural compounds, notably plant extracts, have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and in...
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The consumption of mushrooms impacts the immune system and gut microbiota due to the presence of prebiotic and probiotic components found in mushrooms. Mushroom polysaccharides are bioactive macromolecules derived from the fruiting bodies, mycelia, or fermentation broths of edible or medicinal species. Because of their capacity to modulate gut micr...
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The production of nanoparticles (NPs) from chemical and physical synthesis has ended due to the involvement of toxic byproducts and harsh analytical conditions. Innovation and research in nanoparticle synthesis are derived from biomaterials that have gained attention due to their novel features, such as ease of synthesis, low-cost, eco-friendly app...
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Acetaminophen (APAP) is the most commonly used nonprescription antipyretic-analgesic drug. This medication is thought to be safe at the suggested dosage (4 g/24 h), but its overdose (up to 2.5 g/kg) can cause severe injuries to the human body, including renal injury. APAP has various toxic effects on nephrons, as it leads to an excessive free radic...
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Breast cancer (BC) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of death in women. Researchers have discovered an increasing number of molecular targets for BC prognosis and therapy. However, it is still urgent to identify new biomarkers. Therefore, we evaluated biomarkers that may contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of BC. We...
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Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases developed through tumorigenesis and could be fatal if it reaches the metastatic phase. The novelty of the present investigation is to explore the prognostic biomarkers in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) that could develop glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) due to metastasis. The analysis was conducted using RNA-seq...
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Urbanization and industrialization are responsible for environmental contamination in the air, water, and soil. These activities also generate large amounts of heavy metal ions in the environment, and these contaminants cause various types of health issues in humans and other animals. Hexavalent chromium, lead, and cadmium are toxic heavy metal ion...
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is marked by the gradual degeneration of dopaminergic neurons and the intracellular build-up of Lewy bodies rich in α-synuclein protein. This impairs various aspects of the mitochondria including the generation of ROS, biogenesis, dynamics, mitophagy etc. Mitochondrial dynamics are regulated through the inter and intracellu...
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Cr(VI) compounds have important industrial applications and are used in various sectors like tanning, chrome plating, anti-corrosion agents and wood preservation. The Cr(VI) contamination in the wastewater is generally due to several natural and anthropogenic sources. Anthropogenic activities like several industrial operations play a major role in...
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The administration of chokeberry extract in vitro in the GIS1 system was evaluated for the modulation capacity of the dysbiotic pattern resulting from the consumption of stevia. The microbial pattern determined by molecular method, the metabolomic one (fatty acids), the evolution of the antioxidant status, and the cytotoxic effect were determined c...
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Soil microbial communities connect to the functional environment and play an important role in the biogeochemical cycle and waste degradation. The current study evaluated the distribution of the core microbial population of garden soil in the Varanasi region of Uttar Pradesh, India and their metabolic potential for mitigating toxic hexavalent chrom...
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Natural antioxidants derived from plants have played a vital role in preventing a wide range of human chronic conditions and provide novel bioactive leads for investigators in pharmacotherapy discovery. This work was designed to examine the ethnopharmacological role of Urtica dioica (UD), Capsella bursa-pastoris (CBP), and Inula racemosa (IR). The...
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Hexavalent chromium is a highly soluble environmental contaminant. It is a widespread anthropogenic chromium species that is 100 times more toxic than trivalent chromium. Leather, chrome plating, coal mining and paint industries are the major sources of hexavalent chromium in water. Hexavalent chromium is widely recognised as a carcinogen and mutag...
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Plant fractions have a diversity of biomolecules that can be used to make complicated reactions for the bioactive fabrication of metal nanoparticles (NPs), in addition to being beneficial as antioxidant medications or dietary supplements. The current study shows that Urtica dioica (UD) and biologically synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) of UD...
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The central nervous system has essential role in the regulation of the physiological condition of the human body. Gut microbes cause several types of gastrointestinal diseases like ulcer stomach and intestine and irritable bowel syndrome. Microbes present in the human gut can affect brain function by the release of neuroactive metabolites such as n...
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Black tea is one of the most popular beverages consumed in the world. It is stronger in taste as well as in flavour compared to other less oxidized teas. It is made from the leaves of the shrub Camellia sinensis var. assamica. Black tea can be supplemented with other plant parts to enhance its flavour and health-promoting properties. In India, Ocim...
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To conclude, the research articles successfully explore the therapeutic potential of mushrooms, which are considered God’s food, in various diseases like cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, neurological diseases, etc. The bioactive components present in various mushrooms are responsible for their therapeutic response. Triterpenoids and carbo...
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Aging constitutes progressive physiological changes in an organism. These changes alter the normal biological functions, such as the ability to manage metabolic stress, and eventually lead to cellular senescence. The process itself is characterized by nine hallmarks: genomic instability, telomere attrition, epigenetic alterations, loss of proteosta...
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Nutraceuticals play an essential role in the reduction in free radical generation in cells. A similar idea was used in the present study to determine the effects of aqueous extracts on the organismal toxicities in a nontarget organism, Drosophila melanogaster, known as the fruit fly. Punica granatum (peel and pulp), Carica papaya (peel), Foeniculum...
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Postbiotics are non-viable probiotic preparations that confer a health benefit on the host. In the last years, scientific literature has proved that postbiotics have health-promoting features and technological advantages compared to probiotics, augmenting their full potential application in the food and pharmaceutical industries. The current work c...
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Cancer is defined as a multifactorial disease because it exhibits the continuous proliferation of malignant cells. It is one of the principal causes of death worldwide, with breast cancer occurrence being the highest among women and lung cancer being the highest among men. Hydroxyflavanones come under the category of flavonones and are further clas...
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a human coronavirus (HCoV) that has created a pandemic situation worldwide as COVID-19. This virus can invade human cells via angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor-based mechanisms, affecting the human respiratory tract. However, several reports of neurological symptoms sugge...
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Natural antioxidants derived from plants have been proven to have significant inhibitory effects on the free radicals of living organisms during actively metabolization. Excessive production of free radicals increases the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and motor sclerosis. This study aimed to c...
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Disposable personal care products are part of modern life, but these products could become a biological hazard in case of improper disposal. Therefore, our study compared the biodeterioration of plant-based woven materials (cotton, linen), animal materials (wool, leather), disposable hygiene products with cellulose fibers (sanitary pads, cosmetic p...
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The study of bioactive compounds represents a new and innovative section of biotech�nology, with applications to the well-being of humans. The therapeutic potential of natural health products could be demonstrated by in vitro and/or in vivo biological activities, because the primary aim is to prevent or alleviate different chronic/degenerative dise...
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The study of bioactive compounds represents a new and innovative section of biotechnology, with applications to the well-being of humans. The therapeutic potential of natural health products could be demonstrated by in vitro and/or in vivo biological activities, because the primary aim is to prevent or alleviate different chronic/degenerative disea...
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Urinary tract infections (UTI) represent one of the most widespread infections, and frequent recurrent episodes, induced mostly by uropathogenic Escherichia coli, make them increasingly difficult to treat. Long-term antibiotic therapy is an effective approach to treat recurrent UTI but generates adverse effects, including the emergence of pathogeni...
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Banana peel, a little-used waste, contains a high amount of biologically active compounds. The aim of the study is to demonstrate in vitro, the antioxidant, cytotoxic, and antimicrobial effects of hydroalcoholic extracts from yellow (BP) and red (BPR) banana peels. The analysis of the extracts by Capillary Zone Electrophoresis (CZE) has confirmed t...
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Autophagy is an important cellular self-digestion and recycling pathway that helps in maintaining cellular homeostasis. Dysregulation at various steps of the autophagic and endolysosomal pathway has been reported in several neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), and Huntington disease (HD) and is cit...
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Aquiring the recommended daily allowance of vitamins is crucial for maintaining homeo�static balance in humans and other animals. A deficiency in or dysregulation of vitamins adversely affects the neuronal metabolism, which may lead to neurodegenerative diseases. In this article, we discuss how novel vitamin-based approaches aid in attenuating abno...
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Inonotus obliquus, a parasite of the birch tree, is also a well-known medicinal mushroom. Its sterile conk is highly sought for its bioactive compounds such as phenols, polysaccharides, triterpenoids, and steroids. It was traditionally used to treat various gastrointestinal diseases, viral and parasitic infections, to counteract the progression of...
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Background Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are bacteria-synthetized biopolymers under unbalanced growth conditions. These biopolymers are considered potential biomaterials for future applications for their biocompatibility and biodegradable features and potential biomaterials for future applications for their biocompatibility and biodegradable charact...
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Current research in medicine in several parts of the world has attempted to establish a link between the occurrence of neurodegenerative pathologies, microbiota dysbiosis, and the incidence of obesity. The body’s response to different physicochemical factors has also been influenced by the proper assimilation of bioactive compounds contained in the...
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This scientific research focused on the production of hydroethanolic extract of the plant species Lycopodium selago L. (L. selago) by the ultrasound-assisted extraction (USAE) and the identification of biocompounds with high antioxidant activity is of interest for possible phytotherapeutic treatment against Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The extract was...
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Hericium erinaceus (H. erinaceus) is a rare and appreciated fungal species belonging to the division Basidiomycota used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal value. This species of mushrooms brings the most diverse benefits for the human body, and can have beneficial effects for treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This stud...
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Edible mushrooms are functional foods and valuable but less exploited sources of biologically active compounds. Herbal teas are a range of products widely used due to the therapeutic properties that have been demonstrated by traditional medicine and a supplement in conventional therapies. Their interaction with the human microbiota is an aspect tha...
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Since primitive times, herbs have been extensively used in conventional remedies for boosting cognitive impairment and age-associated memory loss. It is mentioned that medicinal plants have a variety of dynamic components, and they have become a prominent choice for synthetic medications for the care of cognitive and associated disorders. Herbal re...
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Plants are a valuable source of secondary metabolites, which due to their biological activity, are widely used in various industries, such as cosmetology, pharmaceutical, and food. For this purpose, the plants from the flora of Romania are collected. We can say that both in vivo and in vitro plant culture remains a world ar research topic. The rese...
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Bioactive compounds and phenolic compounds are viable alternatives to antibiotics in recurrent urinary tract infections. This study aimed to use a natural functional product, based on the bioactive compounds’ composition, to inhibit the uropathogenic strains of Escherichia coli. E. coli ATCC 25922 was used to characterize the IVCM (new in vitro cat...
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Submerged culturing of mycelium is an efficient technique used to increase biomass yields, more so when employed with naturally slow-growing species of mushrooms. This paper is concerned with optimizing nutrient broth components used in Inonotus obliquus cultures for achieving high biomass yields. We modeled the effect of seven biotechnological par...
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The effect of stevioside on human health is still insufficiently highlighted by recent research. The total or partial replacement of sugar with sweeteners influences the general state of health, especially the human microbiota’s response as a determining factor in the onset of type 2 diabetes. The present study aimed to present the long-term (one-y...
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Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) represent a common neurological pathology that determines a progressive deterioration of the brain or the nervous system. For treating NDs, comprehensive and alternative medicines have attracted scientific researchers' attention recently. Edible mushrooms are essential for preventing several age-based neuronal dysfu...
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most debilitating brain diseases. Despite the availability of symptomatic treatments, response towards the health of PD patients remains scarce. To fulfil the medical needs of the PD patients, an efficacious and etiological treatment is required. In this review, we have compiled the information covering limita...
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Agricultura biologică are la bază o cunoaştere în detaliu a sistemelor de producţie care valorifică la maximum resursele locale și nutriționale din sol. Unul dintre principiile agriculturii biologice este menţinerea şi sporirea fertilităţii solului prin intensificarea activităţii microbiologice a acestuia. Acest domeniu are ca scop reducerea riscur...
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Coffee grounds are a valuable source of bioactive compounds. In Romania, most of the amount obtained is lost through non-recovery; the rest is occasionally used as organic fertilizer. The coffee grounds were selected according to the roasting degree: blonde roasted (BR), medium roasted (MR), and dark roasted (DR). The study aimed to evaluate three...
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The expression of bioactivity depends on the assimilation of different classes of natural substances (e.g., phenolic compounds) in vivo. Six functional extracts (Aspalathus linearis, leaves; Paullinia cupana, seeds; Aristotelia chilensis, berries; Ilex paraguariensis, leaves; Syzygium aromaticum, cloves, and wild berries) were analyzed in vitro and...
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Infections with Escherichia (E.) coli is an important problem in clinical practice. Finding natural, non-toxic ways to prevent infections or control the proliferation of these strains is a current topic. The purpose of this study was the antioxidant analysis and the inhibition of E. coli multiplication of the extract of four species of common edibl...
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Natural ingredients have been used for skin care since centuries. Nowadays, they are becoming increasingly popular in specific products due to consumers' concerns about the toxic action of chemical compounds. As a result, there has been a high demand for the use of natural ingredients in cosmetics. The main benefits of the use of herbal extracts in...
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Numerous studies have demonstrated the role of the microbiota in supporting the physiological functions, owing to its metabolomic component. The presence of biocomponents generally leads to the correction of the microbial pattern correlated with the reduction of oxidative pressure. This study aims to present the main processes that correlate the bi...
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Human skin pigmentation is a complex process, and solar radiation is known to be the main factor for this. The majority of known effects of solar exposure of the skin are tied to UV radiations, it refers to inducing skin cancer. Blue light, part of the visible light, represents almost half of the solar spectrum, and its effects on the skin are stil...
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Objective Early prevention of obesity is based on a clear understanding of the role that the intestinal microbiota plays in the development of this pathology. Diet is important in the evolution of microbiota, but the health effects are also important in disease management and interactions with associated pathologies. This study, therefore, is aimed...

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