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5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) levels in honey and other food products: effects on bees and human health by Shapla, Ummay Mahfuza, Solayman, Md, Alam, Nadia, Khalil, Md. Ibrahim, Gan, Siew Hua

“…An organic compound known as 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is formed from reducing sugars in honey and various processed foods in acidic environments when they…”
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Therapeutic importance of synthetic thiophene by Shah, Rashmi, Verma, Prabhakar Kumar

“…Thiophene and its substituted derivatives are very important class of heterocyclic compounds which shows interesting applications in the field of medicinal…”
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A review of what is an emerging contaminant by Sauvé, Sébastien, Desrosiers, Mélanie

“…A review is presented of how one defines emerging contaminants and what can be included in that group of contaminants which is preferably termed “contaminants…”
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Therapeutic potential of heterocyclic pyrimidine scaffolds by Kumar, Sanjiv, Narasimhan, Balasubramanian

“…Heterocyclic compounds offer a high degree of structural diversity and have proven to be broadly and economically useful as therapeutic agents. Comprehensive…”
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Effects of temperature, time, and solvent ratio on the extraction of phenolic compounds and the anti-radical activity of Clinacanthus nutans Lindau leaves by response surface methodology by Che Sulaiman, Intan Soraya, Basri, Mahiran, Fard Masoumi, Hamid Reza, Chee, Wei Jian, Ashari, Siti Efliza, Ismail, Maznah

“…Background Clinacanthus nutans Lindau is a well-known plant, native to tropical Asian countries. Reports on this plant that is rich in phenolic compounds have…”
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Citric acid: emerging applications of key biotechnology industrial product by Ciriminna, Rosaria, Meneguzzo, Francesco, Delisi, Riccardo, Pagliaro, Mario

“…Owing to new biotechnological production units mostly located in China, global supply of citric acid in the course of the last two decades rose from less than…”
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Citrus fruits as a treasure trove of active natural metabolites that potentially provide benefits for human health by Lv, Xinmiao, Zhao, Siyu, Ning, Zhangchi, Zeng, Honglian, Shu, Yisong, Tao, Ou, Xiao, Cheng, Lu, Cheng, Liu, Yuanyan

“…Citrus fruits, which are cultivated worldwide, have been recognized as some of the most high-consumption fruits in terms of energy, nutrients and health…”
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Evaluation of solvent effect on the extraction of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacities from the berries: application of principal component analysis by Boeing, Joana Schuelter, Barizão, Érica Oliveira, e Silva, Beatriz Costa, Montanher, Paula Fernandes, de Cinque Almeida, Vitor, Visentainer, Jesuí Vergilio

“…Background This study evaluated the effect of the solvent on the extraction of antioxidant compounds from black mulberry ( Morus nigra ), blackberry ( Rubus…”
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The multiple roles of histidine in protein interactions by Liao, Si-Ming, Du, Qi-Shi, Meng, Jian-Zong, Pang, Zong-Wen, Huang, Ri-Bo

“…Background Among the 20 natural amino acids histidine is the most active and versatile member that plays the multiple roles in protein interactions, often the…”
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Propolis volatile compounds: chemical diversity and biological activity: a review by Bankova, Vassya, Popova, Milena, Trusheva, Boryana

“…Propolis is a sticky material collected by bees from plants, and used in the hive as building material and defensive substance. It has been popular as a remedy…”
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A review of phytochemistry, metabolite changes, and medicinal uses of the common sunflower seed and sprouts (Helianthus annuus L.) by Guo, Shuangshuang, Ge, Yan, Na Jom, Kriskamol

“…The sunflower ( Helianthus annuus L.) seed and sprout is a ubiquitous crop with abundant nutrients and biological activities. This review summarizes the…”
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Inhibitory effects against α-glucosidase and α-amylase of the flavonoids-rich extract from Scutellaria baicalensis shoots and interpretation of structure–activity relationship of its eight flavonoids by a refined assign-score method by Li, Ke, Yao, Fan, Xue, Qiang, Fan, Hang, Yang, Lingguang, Li, Xiang, Sun, Liwei, Liu, Yujun

“…A flavonoids-rich extract of Scutellaria baicalensis shoots and its eight high content flavonoids were investigated for their inhibitory effects against…”
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A review of phytochemistry, metabolite changes, and medicinal uses of the common food mung bean and its sprouts (Vigna radiata) by Tang, Dongyan, Dong, Yinmao, Ren, Hankun, Li, Li, He, Congfen

“…The seeds and sprouts of mung bean ( Vigna radiata ), a common food, contain abundant nutrients with biological activities. This review provides insight into…”
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Eugenol derivatives: synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of antibacterial and antioxidant activities by da Silva, Francisco Felipe Maia, Monte, Francisco José Queiroz, de Lemos, Telma Leda Gomes, do Nascimento, Patrícia Georgina Garcia, de Medeiros Costa, Alana Kelly, de Paiva, Luanda Misley Mota

“…Eugenol is the major component of clove essential oil and has demonstrated relevant biological potential with well-known antimicrobial and antioxidant action…”
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Bioaccumulation and ecotoxicity of carbon nanotubes by Jackson, Petra, Jacobsen, Nicklas Raun, Baun, Anders, Birkedal, Renie, Kühnel, Dana, Jensen, Keld Alstrup, Vogel, Ulla, Wallin, Håkan

“…Carbon nanotubes (CNT) have numerous industrial applications and may be released to the environment. In the aquatic environment, pristine or functionalized CNT…”
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Phenolic compounds, flavonoids, lipids and antioxidant potential of apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) pomace fermented by two filamentous fungal strains in solid state system by Dulf, Francisc Vasile, Vodnar, Dan Cristian, Dulf, Eva-Henrietta, Pintea, Adela

“…Background The use of agricultural and food by-products is an economical solution to industrial biotechnology. The apricot press residues are abounding…”
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A review of traditional pharmacological uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of Tribulus terrestris by Zhu, Wenyi, Du, Yijie, Meng, Hong, Dong, Yinmao, Li, Li

“…Tribulus terrestris L. (TT) is an annual plant of the family Zygophyllaceae that has been used for generations to energize, vitalize, and improve sexual…”
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Comparative studies on phenolic profiles, antioxidant capacities and carotenoid contents of red goji berry (Lycium barbarum) and black goji berry (Lycium ruthenicum) by Islam, Tahidul, Yu, Xiaoming, Badwal, Tanvir Singh, Xu, Baojun

“…Background The study on phytochemical difference between red and black goji berry is limited. Methods Antioxidant activities and phenolic profiles in terms of…”
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Estrogen alpha receptor antagonists for the treatment of breast cancer: a review by Sharma, Deepika, Kumar, Sanjiv, Narasimhan, Balasubramanian

“…Background Cancer is at present one of the leading causes of death in the world. It accounts for 13% of deaths occurred worldwide and is continuously rising,…”
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Evaluation of water quality and human risk assessment due to heavy metals in groundwater around Muledane area of Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa by Edokpayi, Joshua Nosa, Enitan, Abimbola Motunrayo, Mutileni, Ntwanano, Odiyo, John Ogony

“…Groundwater is considered as good alternative to potable water because of its low turbidity and perceived low contamination. The study assessed the…”
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