Neurotrophic properties and the de novo peptide sequencing of edible bird's nest extracts
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2019.100466
Abstract: Abstract Neural stem cells (NSC) are multipotent precursor cells in the neurogenic regions of the brain which respond to trophic factors to achieve functional recovery from neurodegenerative diseases. Edible bird's nest (EBN) is a salivary… read more here.
Keywords: novo peptide; ebn extracts; peptide sequencing; bird nest ... See more keywords
Review of sialic acid's biochemistry, sources, extraction and functions with special reference to edible bird's nest.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130755
Abstract: Sialic acids are a group of nine-carbon α-keto acids. Sialic acid exists in more than 50 forms, with the natural types discovered as N-acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac), deaminoneuraminic acid (2-keto-3-deoxy-nonulononic acid or Kdn), and N-glycolylneuraminic acid… read more here.
Keywords: biochemistry; bird nest; biochemistry sources; sialic acid ... See more keywords
Thermal analysis methods for the rapid identification and authentication of swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus) edible bird's nest - A mucin glycoprotein.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2017.02.018
Abstract: Edible bird's nest of the swiftlet Aerodramus fuciphagus, is an unusual dried mucin glycoprotein, which has been used, particularly by Asians, as a premium food and wide spectrum health supplement for centuries. For the first… read more here.
Keywords: swiftlet aerodramus; edible bird; mucin glycoprotein; bird nest ... See more keywords
Recent advances in the identification and authentication methods of edible bird's nest.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2017.07.036
Abstract: Edible bird's nest (EBN) is an expensive animal bioproduct due to its reputation as a food and delicacy with diverse medicinal properties. One kilogram of EBN costs ~$6000 in China. EBN and its products are… read more here.
Keywords: bird nest; recent advances; edible bird; authentication methods ... See more keywords
Characterization of edible bird's nest of different production, species and geographical origins using nutritional composition, physicochemical properties and antioxidant activities.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2018.03.078
Abstract: Edible bird's nest (EBN) is a precious food made from the solidified saliva of swiftlets. EBN from three types of origin, namely production, swiftlet species and geographical were characterised based on its nutritional composition, physicochemical… read more here.
Keywords: production; antioxidant activities; composition; bird nest ... See more keywords
Edible bird’s nest protects histomorphology of rat’s uterus against cadmium (Cd) toxicity through a reduction of Cd deposition and enhanced antioxidant activity
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.08.012
Abstract: Abstract Cadmium (Cd) is often associated with reproductive disorders of mammals. Edible bird’s nest (EBN) is a natural food product made of swiftlet's salivary secretion used to make their nests and it has been consumed… read more here.
Keywords: toxicity; deposition; cadmium; bird nest ... See more keywords
Nitration of Tyrosine in the Mucin Glycoprotein of Edible Bird's Nest Changes Its Color from White to Red.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b01619
Abstract: The edible bird's nest (EBN) of the swiftlet Aerodramus fuciphagus, a mucin glycoprotein, is usually white in color, but there also exist the more desirable red or "blood" EBN. The basis of the red color… read more here.
Keywords: red ebn; mucin glycoprotein; bird nest; glycoprotein ... See more keywords
Protective Effect of Edible Bird's Nest in the Immune-senescence Process of UVB-irradiated Hairless Mice.
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DOI: 10.1111/php.13564
Abstract: Edible bird's nest (EBN) is a nutritious food with many beneficial effects, including protecting cells against oxidation and infection due to wounds, bacteria, or viruses. EBN has shown anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties in skin… read more here.
Keywords: irradiated hairless; hairless mice; mice; bird nest ... See more keywords
Optimization of lighting parameters to improve visibility of impurities in edible bird’s nest
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DOI: 10.1117/1.jei.28.2.023014
Abstract: Abstract. The production of edible bird’s nest (EBN) is an important income-generating agricultural activity in Malaysia. However, cleanliness inspection during EBN production poses certain difficulties due to issues such as labor dependency, human error, and… read more here.
Keywords: bird nest; lighting parameters; contrast; contrast ratio ... See more keywords
Element analysis of House- and Cave-EBN (edible bird's nest) traceability by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) integrated with chemo-metrics
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DOI: 10.1166/mex.2020.1742
Abstract: Edible bird's nest (EBN) is a high-value health-promoting tonic from swiftlets. However, cheap House-EBN is usually masqueraded as expensive Cave-EBN for profiteering. Efficient scientific means are required to trace Cave-EBN. After microwave digestion of EBN… read more here.
Keywords: icp; cave ebn; coupled plasma; bird nest ... See more keywords
An investigation of heavy metals in edible bird’s nest from Indonesia using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2022.509-516
Abstract: Background and Aim: In 2020, Indonesia, which has the highest global production of edible bird’s nest (EBNs), exported up to 1312.5 tons of this product at a value of USD 540.4 million. Recently, food safety… read more here.
Keywords: unclean ebns; raw unclean; heavy metals; edible bird ... See more keywords