scholarly journals Liposomes as Matrices to Hold Bioactive Compounds for Drinkable Foods: Their Ability to Improve Health and Future Prospects

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Marsanasco ◽  
Nadia Silvia Chiaramoni ◽  
Silvia del Valle Alonso
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Future Prospects ◽  
Improve Health

scholarly journals Marine Bioactive Compounds against Aspergillus fumigatus: Challenges and Future Prospects

Antibiotics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 813
Author(s):  
Chukwuemeka Samson Ahamefule ◽  
Blessing C. Ezeuduji ◽  
James C. Ogbonna ◽  
Anene N. Moneke ◽  
Anthony C. Ike ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Invasive Aspergillosis ◽  
Aspergillus Fumigatus ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Antifungal Agents ◽  
Antifungal Drugs ◽  
Marine Resources ◽  
Future Prospects ◽  
Speed Up

With the mortality rate of invasive aspergillosis caused by Aspergillus fumigatus reaching almost 100% among some groups of patients, and with the rapidly increasing resistance of A. fumigatus to available antifungal drugs, new antifungal agents have never been more desirable than now. Numerous bioactive compounds were isolated and characterized from marine resources. However, only a few exhibited a potent activity against A. fumigatus when compared to the multitude that did against some other pathogens. Here, we review the marine bioactive compounds that display a bioactivity against A. fumigatus. The challenges hampering the discovery of antifungal agents from this rich habitat are also critically analyzed. Further, we propose strategies that could speed up an efficient discovery and broaden the dimensions of screening in order to obtain promising in vivo antifungal agents with new modes of action.

scholarly journals Recent Research and Developing Trends of Wearable Sensors for Detecting Blood Pressure

Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 2772 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshiya Arakawa
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Wearable Sensors ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Future Prospects ◽  
Health Consciousness ◽  
Measuring Devices ◽  
The Future ◽  
Cuffless Blood Pressure ◽  
Improve Health

Blood pressure is considered an index to measure a person’s health or state. The IEEE published a standard for wearable cuffless blood pressure measuring devices, which was certified as IEEE1708 on 26 August 2014, and, according to this standard, the development of wearable devices based on blood pressure is expected in the future. Considering this, blood pressure should be detectable all the time and everywhere, and this can help improve health consciousness. In this review, we introduce the recent development of wearable blood pressure measuring devices and research trends, and present the future prospects for blood pressure measuring devices.

scholarly journals FFC’s Advancement of Functional Food Definition

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Gur ◽  
Marselinny Mawuntu ◽  
Danik Martirosyan
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Psychological Function ◽  
Comprehensive Understanding ◽  
Physiological Mechanisms ◽  
Food Center ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Improve Health

Background: To create functional food products based on scientific evidence, we must first define functional foods. Previous definitions describe how functional foods improve health and mitigate disease. However, more refined definitions provide a reason for their efficacy–through the activity of bioactive compounds and the measurement of biomarkers, which are the essential tools for gauging the effectiveness of functional foods.Functional foods are generally linked to health promotion. The physiological effects of functional food or bioactive compounds may vary, but their categories of action include physical performance, cognitive, behavioral, and psychological function, organ or system function, and combating chronic disease [1, 2].Therefore, establishing a formal definition for these foods will help bring legitimate functional foods to the market. The addition of bioactive compounds, or biochemical molecules that improve health through the physiological mechanisms, improves the definition of functional foods. As a result, the advancement of the functional food definition by the Functional Food Center (FFC) has developed to provide clarity and a more comprehensive understanding of its meaning. 

scholarly journals Therapeutic Potential of Natural Products in Treating Neurodegenerative Disorders and Their Future Prospects and Challenges

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (17) ◽  
pp. 5327
Author(s):  
Md. Habibur Rahman ◽  
Johny Bajgai ◽  
Ailyn Fadriquela ◽  
Subham Sharma ◽  
Thuy Thi Trinh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Neuroprotective Agents ◽  
Future Prospects ◽  
Neuronal Structure ◽  
Neuroprotective Effects ◽  
Scientific Support ◽  
Current Review ◽  
And Function

Natural products derived from plants, as well as their bioactive compounds, have been extensively studied in recent years for their therapeutic potential in a variety of neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), including Alzheimer’s (AD), Huntington’s (HD), and Parkinson’s (PD) disease. These diseases are characterized by progressive dysfunction and loss of neuronal structure and function. There has been little progress in designing efficient treatments, despite impressive breakthroughs in our understanding of NDs. In the prevention and therapy of NDs, the use of natural products may provide great potential opportunities; however, many clinical issues have emerged regarding their use, primarily based on the lack of scientific support or proof of their effectiveness and patient safety. Since neurodegeneration is associated with a myriad of pathological processes, targeting multi-mechanisms of action and neuroprotection approaches that include preventing cell death and restoring the function of damaged neurons should be employed. In the treatment of NDs, including AD and PD, natural products have emerged as potential neuroprotective agents. This current review will highlight the therapeutic potential of numerous natural products and their bioactive compounds thatexert neuroprotective effects on the pathologies of NDs.

scholarly journals Isolation of Industrial Important Bioactive Compounds From Microalgae: A Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vimala Balasubramaniam ◽  
Rathi Devi Nair Gunasegavan ◽  
Suraiami Mustar ◽  
June Chelyn Lee ◽  
Mohd Fairulnizal Mohd Noh
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Future Prospect ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Rich Source ◽  
Future Prospects ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Therapeutic Applications

Microalgae are known as a rich source of bioactive compounds which exhibit different biological activities. Increased demand for sustainable biomass for production of important bioactive components with various potential especially therapeutic applications has resulted in noticeable interest in algae. Utilization of microalgae in multiple scopes has been growing in various industries ranging from harnessing renewable energy to exploitation of high-value products. The focuses of this review are on the isolation of bioactive compounds from microalgae regarding different metabolites which are currently used and new possible applications of the compounds in industries and future prospects. Moreover, this work discusses the advantage, potential new beneficial strains, applications, limitations, research gaps and future prospect of microalgae in industry.

Visible light photocatalysis in the late-stage functionalization of pharmaceutically relevant compounds

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rolando Cannalire ◽  
Sveva Pelliccia ◽  
Luca Sancineto ◽  
Ettore Novellino ◽  
Gian Cesare Tron ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Late Stage ◽  
Visible Light Photocatalysis ◽  
Future Prospects ◽  
Recent Developments

Recent developments and future prospects of visible-light photocatalysis in the late-stage functionalization of pharmaceuticals and natural bioactive compounds.

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