Vol. 15 No. 8 (2025): August 2025

Published: 2025-08-01

Research Articles

Rice-derived glucosylceramides up-regulate HLA-DR expression on myeloid dendritic cells to activate innate immune responses in healthy Japanese subjects: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial

Kenchi Miyasaka, Shogo Takeda, Akari Yoneda, Mizuki Kubo, Hiroshi Shimoda

506 - 518
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Polysaccharides from split gill mushrooms (Schizophyllum commune Fr.) improve glucose metabolism and reduce muscleinflammation in a rat model of type 2 diabetes

Wipapan Khimmaktong, Udomlak Matsathit, Supada Nuinamwong, Decha Sermwittayawong, Patranis Chubuathong, Yaowapa Sukpondma, Nisaudah Radenahmad, Manaras Komolkriengkrai

519 - 539
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Enhancing the functional value of watermelon through study of bioactive compounds and grafting potential in Armenia

Gayane Martirosyan, Alvina Avagyan, Ravza Mavlyanova, Gayane Sargsyan, Zara Harutunyan, Hasmik Terteryan, Aregnaz Nazaretyan, Gagik Santrosyan, Iryna Vardanian

540 - 550
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Novel functional confectionery: incorporating blueberry extract for nutritional enhancement and quality improvement

Slavik Dadayan, Lilit Arstamyan, Danik Martirosyan, Аsya Badalyan, Hegine Mkhitaryan, Syuzanna Abrahamyan, Kristine Khanamiryan, Galust Petrosyan, Liana Grigoryan, Valery Grigoryan, Armen Solomonyan, Ani Dadayan, Narine Hovhannisyan

551 - 560
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Clinical Trial

Heat-inactivated Bacillus subtilis subsp. natto strain QOL (QOLbacillus natto) improves negative mood states: A randomized,double-blind, and placebo-controlled parallel study

Naoki Nakamura, Yuichi Sano, Naoko Suzuki, Tsuyoshi Takara

495 - 505
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