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Effect of maternal dietary energy types on placenta nutrient transporter gene expressions and intrauterine fetal growth in rats
18 May 2012
Yan Lin, Yong Zhuo, Zheng-feng Fang, Lian-qiang Che, De Wu
Abstract: Objective: The objectives of this study were to investigate the effects of maternal dietary energy types on the mRNA expressions of the placental nutrient transporter and intrauterine fetal ...
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Quercetin alleviates hypercholesterolemic diet induced inflammation during progression and regression of atherosclerosis in rabbits
17 May 2012
Shobha Bhaskar, Kavitha S. Kumar, Kripa Krishnan, Helen Antony
Abstract: Objective: Recent advances have established a fundamental role for inflammation in mediating all stages of atherosclerosis, from initiation through progression. Quercetin may be a powerful b...
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Folate and vitamin B12 deficiency and hyperhomocysteinemia promote oxidative stress in adult type 2 diabetes
17 May 2012
Masoud Y. Al-Maskari, Mostafa I. Waly, Amanat Ali, Yusra S. Al-Shuaibi, Allal Ouhtit
Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the status of folate and vitamin B12 (B12) in relation to serum homocysteine (HCY) and oxidative stress indices in patients with type 2 di...
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Dietary antioxidants: Do they have a role to play in the ongoing fight against abnormal glucose metabolism?
10 May 2012
Antoine Avignon, Marie Hokayem, Catherine Bisbal, Karen Lambert
Abstract: Overfeeding, an increased intake of saturated fatty acids, and sugary foods are key dietary changes that have occurred in recent decades in addition to the emergence of the obesity epidemic....
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Increased homocysteinemia is associated with beneficial effects on body weight after long-term high-protein, low-fat diet in rats
04 May 2012
Bernard Beck, Carine Bossenmeyer-Pourié, Elise Jeannesson, Sébastien Richy, Jean-Louis Guéant
Abstract: Objective: Diets rich in protein are often used for weight loss in obese patients, but their long-term effects are not fully understood. Homocysteine (Hcy) is considered to be a risk factor ...
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