Studies In Brief 28191

Studies In Brief

Results of an estrogen receptor ligand screening assay led scientists to conclude it could be worthwhile to develop hops and red clover supplements to alleviate menopauseassociated symptoms (J Agric Food Chem, 53, 16:6246-53, 2005). ... Nasunin, an antioxidant anthocyanin isolated from eggplant peels, inhibited angiogenesis (J Agric Food Chem, 53, 16:6272-75, 2005). ... Storage of soy protein isolates and defatted soy flours at -18 to 42 degrees Celsius for one year had no effect on the total content of isoflavones (J Agric Food Chem, 53, 16:6340- 46, 2005). ... Pretreatment with the soy isoflavones genistein may contribute to increased growth inhibition and apoptosis in prostate, breast, lung and pancreatic cancer cells (Cancer Res, 65, 15:6934-42, 2005). ...Citicoline exerts a neuroprotective benefit by inhibiting release of glutamate in the brain after ischemia (Neurobiol Dis, 18:336-345, 2005) ... Pureed cannellini beans may be able to effectively replace half of the shortening (by weight) in brownies (J Am Diet Assoc, 105, 8:1295-98, 2005). ... A Kansas State University study showed increasing the calcium-to-protein ratio more than two-fold by consuming a calcium-fortified beverage for 12 months did not decrease body weight, body fat or abdominal fat composition in postmenopausal women (Nutr J, 4:21, 2005). ... According to a Polish trial, green tea appears to benefit the liver by decreasing oxidative stress caused by ethanol and/or aging (Nutrition, epub ahead of print, Aug. 9, 2005). ... High doses of vitamin E (500 mg/kg) shortened life span in mice with lupus (Nutrition, epub ahead of print, July 27, 2005). ... An Indian rat study showed long-term insufficient intake of protein or vitamins increases rate of apoptosis in intestinal epithelial cells (Nutrition, epub ahead of print, July 22, 2005). ... Eating walnuts influences melatonin levels and total antioxidant status of the blood (Nutrition, epub ahead of print, June 24, 2005). ... A study conducted on Bangladeshi children showed Lactobacillus paracasei strain ST11 inhibited diarrhea not caused by rotavirus (Pediatrics, 116, 2:221- 28, 2005). ... A combination of standardized extracts of Echinacea purpurea, Adhatoda vasica and Eleutherococcus senticosus (as Kan Jang, by The Swedish Herbal Institute) inhibited coughing and shortened duration of symptoms by two days in patients with colds (Phytomedicine, 12, 8:539-47, 2005). ...Cassia auriculata inhibited renal injury caused by cisplatin and gentamicin, possibly through its antioxidative capability (Phytomedicine, 12, 8:555-60, 2005). ... A preparation of the Thai herb Ya-Hom increased vascular smooth muscle contraction, and increased the force but decreased the rate of atrial contraction (Phytomedicine, 12, 8:561-69, 2005). ... In an in vitro study, dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) phenols inhibited reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide and prevented lipid oxidation (Phytomedicine, 12, 8:588-97, 2005). ... In a literature search of 16 clinical trials investigating peppermint oil in irritable bowel syndrome, average response rates in terms of overall success were 58 percent for peppermint and 29 percent for placebo (Phytomedicine, 12, 8:601-06, 2005). ...Vitamin E analogues with the ester bond replaced by an amide bond were significantly more proapoptotic than their ester counterparts, with alpha-tocopheryl maleyl amide being the most effective (Int J Cancer, 117, 2:188-93, 2005). ... An Indian study showed black tea extract dose-dependently induced apoptosis of carcinoma cells (Int J Cancer, 117, 2:308-315, 2005). ... According to an Italian study on 20 postmenopausal women, folic acid supplementation lowers plasma homocysteine levels and improves insulin and lipid metabolism, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 90, 8:4622-4629).