scholarly journals Freshwater clam extract supplement-induced acute cholestasis

Hepatology ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 665-666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroaki Yokomori ◽  
Hitoshi Yamazaki ◽  
Masaya Oda
Keyword(s):  
Freshwater Clam ◽  
Acute Cholestasis

scholarly journals Curcumin and Freshwater Clam Extracts Alleviate the Progression of Osteoarthritis by Reducing Synovial Inflammation and Allowing Cartilage Regeneration

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 931
Author(s):  
Chiao-Hsu Ke ◽  
Chia-Hui Hsu ◽  
Yu-Ling Lin ◽  
Wei-Hsiang Huang ◽  
Hsin-Pei Weng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scoring System ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Symptomatic Relief ◽  
Cartilage Regeneration ◽  
Research Society ◽  
Infrapatellar Fat Pad ◽  
Freshwater Clam ◽  
Inflammatory Status ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative disorder and is accompanied by numerous pain symptoms. With increased age, individuals develop a chronic inflammatory status, and pro-inflammatory cytokines as well as mediators contribute to the progression of OA. However, no desirable remedies have been completely able to inhibit OA progression or safely provide effective symptomatic relief. Natural component extracts or dietary-derived compounds are widely used for anti-inflammatory diseases. Curcumin and freshwater clam extract (FCE) have been proven as functional foods that are able to regulate immune systems. This study demonstrated that curcumin and FCE had synergistic effects on alleviating the progression of OA by assuaging inflammation and repairing the cartilage within the joints. After consumption of curcumin and FCE, the severity of synovitis was quantified by the infrapatellar fat pad inflammation scoring system and the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) scoring system. Significant improvement and articular cartilage regeneration were noted. Moreover, once the inflammation within the joints was reduced, the animals redistributed their body weight on the OA-induced hindlimb. In summary, curcumin and FCE possess desirable anti-inflammatory and repair functions, suggesting their potential as alternative remedies in the management of OA or other inflammatory diseases.

Novel allergen from the freshwater clam and the related allergy

2012 ◽  
Vol 39 (7) ◽  
pp. 672-674 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan ZHANG ◽  
Tao WANG ◽  
Shunqiang GAO ◽  
Eishin MORITA
Keyword(s):  
Freshwater Clam

Antioxidant and anti-tumor activity of a polysaccharide from freshwater clam, Corbicula fluminea

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ningbo Liao ◽  
Shiguo Chen ◽  
Xingqian Ye ◽  
Jianjun Zhong ◽  
Nian Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corbicula Fluminea ◽  
Freshwater Clam ◽  
Clam Corbicula ◽  
Anti Tumor Activity

Protective Effect of Glycyrrhizin, Glycyrrhetic Acid and Matrine on Acute Cholestasis Induced by α-Naphthyl Isothiocyanate in Rats

Planta Medica ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desheng Zhai ◽  
Ying Zhao ◽  
Xijing Chen ◽  
Jiqiang Guo ◽  
Hui He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protective Effect ◽  
Glycyrrhetic Acid ◽  
Acute Cholestasis

scholarly journals Characterization and Lipolytic Activity of Bacteria Isolates from Freshwater Clam (Mercenaria Mercenaria) in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Opara C N ◽  
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Anumudu C K ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Lipolytic Activity ◽  
Cell Mass ◽  
Mercenaria Mercenaria ◽  
Total Protein Content ◽  
Growth Media ◽  
Pseudomonas Sp ◽  
Bacillus Sp ◽  
Freshwater Clam

Lipases form an important group of relevant enzymes which have applications in various fields including; food, pharmaceutical, detergent, textile and cosmetic industries. Lipases can be produced from diverse sources including microorganisms. This study evaluated the potential of bacteria isolates from fresh-water clam Mercenaria Mercenaria to produce lipolytic enzymes. Ten samples of Clam (Mercenaria Mercenaria) were screened for the presence of lipase producing bacteria using classical culture methods. Eleven bacteria species were obtained, of which six (Actinomyces sp., E. coli, Bacillus sp., Pseudomonas sp., Clostridium sp. and Klebsiella sp.) produced lipases that had lipolytic activity in breaking down olive oil used in media supplementation. The best culture media and conditions for optimal production of lipases was studied and it was shown that supplementation of growth media with 2% dextrose at neutral pH gave the greatest yield of lipases when lipase producing isolates were grown in shake flasks. Measurement of biomass by culture and turbidimetric methods indicates that the highest cell mass was recorded by Pseudomonas sp at 7.8 x 105 CFU/ml, closely followed by Actinomyces sp. and Bacillus sp., at 6.2 x 105 CFU/ml and 5.3 x 105 respectively. The produced lipases were partially purified by precipitating with ammonium sulphate followed by dialysis. The total protein content of produced lipases was evaluated by the Lowry’s method, showing that estimated protein content followed the same trend as cell biomass with the highest recorded by Pseudomonas sp. at 1.53mg/ml, followed by Actinomyces sp. and Bacillus sp. at 1.47mg/ml and 1.32mg/ml respectively. The results obtained in this study shows that isolates obtained from freshwater clam can produce potent lipases which can be employed for industrial, food and other diverse uses

scholarly journals First record and range extension of Corbicula fluminea (Müller, 1774) (Bivalvia, Cyrenidae) in the Chapada dos Veadeiros region, Goiás, Brazil

Check List ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 1627-1631
Author(s):  
Yan Felipe Figueira Soares ◽  
Maria Júlia Martins-Silva
Keyword(s):  
New Record ◽  
Corbicula Fluminea ◽  
First Record ◽  
Range Extension ◽  
Economic Damage ◽  
Freshwater Clam ◽  
Multiple Introductions ◽  
Cerrado Biome ◽  
The World ◽  
Areas Of Interest

Corbicula fluminea (Müller, 1774) is an Asian freshwater clam that is widely distributed throughout the world through multiple introductions. Its invasion can cause environmental and economic damage. In Brazil, C. fluminea is recorded in all major hydrographic basins. Here, we report the first record of C. fluminea in the Chapada dos Veadeiros region of Goiás, Brazil. This new record extends the known distribution of this species to a conserved area in the Cerrado biome, towards areas of interest for conservation and integral protection units of the biodiversity.

scholarly journals Resveratrol effectively attenuates α-naphthyl-isothiocyanate-induced acute cholestasis and liver injury through choleretic and anti-inflammatory mechanisms

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (12) ◽  
pp. 1527-1536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Wang ◽  
Zhi-xing Zhou ◽  
Li-xin Sun ◽  
Xia Li ◽  
Zhi-meng Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Injury ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Acute Cholestasis
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