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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452224
title: Effect of yacon syrup on blood lipid, glucose and metabolic endotoxemia in healthy subjects: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial

description: Abstract We investigate the impact of yacon syrup consumption on glycemic, lipid and metabolic endotoxemia in healthy subjects. Thus, 32 healthy were randomized into two groups that consumed 40 g of yacon syrup/day (= 8.74 g FOS/day) or a placebo, for 2-weeks. Anthropometric assessments, gastrointestinal effects, glycemic and lipid profile, and LPS were performed at the beginning and at the end of the study. The results obtained shown that the 2-weeks consumption of yacon syrup does not promote serum LPS alteration in healthy volunteers. Moreover, the glycemic and lipid profile were also similar between the groups before and after the intervention. Yacon syrup did not affect blood lipid, glucose or metabolic endotoxemia. However, it is possible that positive effects of yacon syrup will turn evident only in a long-term intervention. Further studies are needed to assess the long-term effect of yacon syrup consumption, and its use in obese and diabetic individuals.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452218
title: A comparison of the volatile and phenolic compositions of Muscat of Bornova wines from two different terroirs in the Aegean region of Turkey

description: Abstract This study investigated the aromatic and phenolic compositions of two different Muscat of Bornova wines from two distinct terroirs (İzmir and Manisa) and compared them to basic terroir properties over the course of two consecutive years. The 53 volatile and 14 phenolic compounds found, were identified and quantified by GC-MS-FID and HPLC-DAD with MS, respectively. The Menderes terroir has higher amounts of terpene and C6 compounds which are varietal aroma compounds. The total phenolic content in the Menderes terroir is higher than in the Kemaliye terroir. Trans-caftaric acid was the most abundant phenolic compound According to the statistical results, most of the compounds were affected by both vintage and terroir; however, the effect of vintage seems to be more significant.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452221.v1
title: Effect of erythrosine and phloxine from xanthene food dyes on oxidative stress in Chinese hamster ovary cells

description: Abstract Objective of this study was to investigate the changes of oxidative stress parameters in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells exposed to xanthene food dyes (erythrosine and phloxine), commonly-used azo dyes in the food industry. For this purpose, glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and catalase (CAT) activity measurements of CHO cells treated with erythrosin (50 µM) and phloxine (40 µM) were compared with the control group. There was no significant difference between MDA levels in CHO cells exposed to both dyes and control group (p &gt; 0.05), however GSH levels significantly decreased with dye addition (p ≤ 0.05). An increase in GPx activity of the CHO cells exposed to phloxin was observed (p ≤ 0.05). However, there was no change in GPX activity of erythrosin-exposed CHO cells (p &gt; 0.05). In terms of CAT activity, difference between the dye-added cells and the control group was not observed. Consequently, decrease in level of GSH, which one of major antioxidant components in the cell, suggests that erythrosine and phloxine can have a toxic effect.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452224.v1
title: Effect of yacon syrup on blood lipid, glucose and metabolic endotoxemia in healthy subjects: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial

description: Abstract We investigate the impact of yacon syrup consumption on glycemic, lipid and metabolic endotoxemia in healthy subjects. Thus, 32 healthy were randomized into two groups that consumed 40 g of yacon syrup/day (= 8.74 g FOS/day) or a placebo, for 2-weeks. Anthropometric assessments, gastrointestinal effects, glycemic and lipid profile, and LPS were performed at the beginning and at the end of the study. The results obtained shown that the 2-weeks consumption of yacon syrup does not promote serum LPS alteration in healthy volunteers. Moreover, the glycemic and lipid profile were also similar between the groups before and after the intervention. Yacon syrup did not affect blood lipid, glucose or metabolic endotoxemia. However, it is possible that positive effects of yacon syrup will turn evident only in a long-term intervention. Further studies are needed to assess the long-term effect of yacon syrup consumption, and its use in obese and diabetic individuals.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452215
title: Development of diet cereal bar sweetened with stevia leaves pre-treated with ethanol

description: Abstract The objective of this work was to perform the ethanolic pretreatment of stevia leaves from the plant Stevia UEM-13 line and to characterize its physical-chemical properties aiming its use as a sweetener in the development of a diet cereal bar. The same formulation of the cereal bar with stevia leaves without pretreatment was elaborated for comparative purposes. The following ingredients were used in the preparation of the produtc: fine oat flakes, no sugar granola, cranberry, dehydrated apricots, water, gum acacia and stevia leaf pretreated (F1) and without treatment (F2). According to the results, the diet cereal bars presented significant amounts of crude fiber, protein and antioxidant activity. The product was microbiologically safe for human consumption, reporting lower microbiological valuesthan those foreseen by official regulation. The overall sensory evaluation indicates that the two formulations did not present statistically significant differences regarding the analyzed attributes, being the averages between “liked very much” and “moderately liked”. However, considering the group of cereal bars consumers, the formulation sweetened with pretreated leafs (F1) was found more than twice the acceptance regarding to the formulation sweetened with the leaf in natura (F2). These results demonstrate a viable option of a diet food product naturally sweetened.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452215.v1
title: Development of diet cereal bar sweetened with stevia leaves pre-treated with ethanol

description: Abstract The objective of this work was to perform the ethanolic pretreatment of stevia leaves from the plant Stevia UEM-13 line and to characterize its physical-chemical properties aiming its use as a sweetener in the development of a diet cereal bar. The same formulation of the cereal bar with stevia leaves without pretreatment was elaborated for comparative purposes. The following ingredients were used in the preparation of the produtc: fine oat flakes, no sugar granola, cranberry, dehydrated apricots, water, gum acacia and stevia leaf pretreated (F1) and without treatment (F2). According to the results, the diet cereal bars presented significant amounts of crude fiber, protein and antioxidant activity. The product was microbiologically safe for human consumption, reporting lower microbiological valuesthan those foreseen by official regulation. The overall sensory evaluation indicates that the two formulations did not present statistically significant differences regarding the analyzed attributes, being the averages between “liked very much” and “moderately liked”. However, considering the group of cereal bars consumers, the formulation sweetened with pretreated leafs (F1) was found more than twice the acceptance regarding to the formulation sweetened with the leaf in natura (F2). These results demonstrate a viable option of a diet food product naturally sweetened.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452218.v1
title: A comparison of the volatile and phenolic compositions of Muscat of Bornova wines from two different terroirs in the Aegean region of Turkey

description: Abstract This study investigated the aromatic and phenolic compositions of two different Muscat of Bornova wines from two distinct terroirs (İzmir and Manisa) and compared them to basic terroir properties over the course of two consecutive years. The 53 volatile and 14 phenolic compounds found, were identified and quantified by GC-MS-FID and HPLC-DAD with MS, respectively. The Menderes terroir has higher amounts of terpene and C6 compounds which are varietal aroma compounds. The total phenolic content in the Menderes terroir is higher than in the Kemaliye terroir. Trans-caftaric acid was the most abundant phenolic compound According to the statistical results, most of the compounds were affected by both vintage and terroir; however, the effect of vintage seems to be more significant.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452212
title: Physicochemical parameters and lactic acid bacteria count during ripening of Brazilian regional cheese manufactured with the addition of autochthonous cultures

description: Abstract The physicochemical analyses and quantification of lactic acid bacteria of cheeses made from autochthonous lactic cultures were evaluated during ripening. There was a decrease in water activity, pH and moisture, and an increase in acidity, total solids, proteolysis, lipids, fat in dry matter and ash. The major fatty acids identified were palmitic, oleic, stearic and myristic acid. Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus presented a higher count at the beginning of ripening. The color, cohesiveness, springiness and chewiness parameters were affected by the chemical properties, which was not observed for hardness and shear force.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452209
title: Seed physiological quality and seedling growth of pea under water and salt stress

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate seed physiological quality and initial pea (Pisum sativum) seedling development at different water and salt potentials. Polyethylene glycol 6000, sodium chloride and potassium chloride solutions with different osmotic potentials (0; -0.2; -0.4; -0.6; -0.8; -1.0, and -1.2 MPa) were used, and the experiment had a 3 × 7 factorial arrangement. The physiological quality and initial seedling growth characteristics (first germination count, final germination count, strong normal seedlings, epicotyl and taproot lengths, epicotyl dry matter, and root dry matter) were evaluated in a completely randomized experimental design, with four repetitions. Decreases in the observed variables showed that the simulated stress conditions negatively affected physiological performance, germination and initial seedling growth. The water and salt stresses induced by the sodium chloride and potassium chloride solutions were greater than the stress induced by polyethylene glycol 6000.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452212.v1
title: Physicochemical parameters and lactic acid bacteria count during ripening of Brazilian regional cheese manufactured with the addition of autochthonous cultures

description: Abstract The physicochemical analyses and quantification of lactic acid bacteria of cheeses made from autochthonous lactic cultures were evaluated during ripening. There was a decrease in water activity, pH and moisture, and an increase in acidity, total solids, proteolysis, lipids, fat in dry matter and ash. The major fatty acids identified were palmitic, oleic, stearic and myristic acid. Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus presented a higher count at the beginning of ripening. The color, cohesiveness, springiness and chewiness parameters were affected by the chemical properties, which was not observed for hardness and shear force.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452206
title: Data processing within rows for sugarcane yield mapping

description: ABSTRACT: The mapping of sugarcane yield is still not as widely available as it is for grain crops. Sugarcane harvesters cut and process the cane in a single or maximum of two rows, facilitating the monitoring of cane yield and its behavior on a small scale. This study tested a method for sugarcane yield data cleaning, investigating if the data recording frequency influences the characterization of yield variations in mapping high-resolution spatial data within a single row. Four data sets from yield monitors of single row harvesting were used. A cleaning process with global and anisotropic filtering in a single sugarcane row was applied. The local outlier cleaner compares the yield value of a point with its nearest neighbors within the same row. Even after the elimination of outliers, there is great variation in yield between the rows, and this variation is much smaller in a single row. A frequency of 2 Hz was required for identifying and characterizing small yield variations within the sugarcane rows whilst other frequencies tried (0.2 and 0.1 Hz) resulted in loss of information on yield variability within the row. The difference between the root mean square error (RMSE) of ordinary kriging (OK) and inverse distance weighting (IDW) techniques is large enough to suggest the use of an individual yield line. Individual yield lines saved information in the data generated by the yield monitor unlike IDW and OK interpolation methods which omitted information over short distances within the rows and compromised the quality of high-resolution maps.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452206.v1
title: Data processing within rows for sugarcane yield mapping

description: ABSTRACT: The mapping of sugarcane yield is still not as widely available as it is for grain crops. Sugarcane harvesters cut and process the cane in a single or maximum of two rows, facilitating the monitoring of cane yield and its behavior on a small scale. This study tested a method for sugarcane yield data cleaning, investigating if the data recording frequency influences the characterization of yield variations in mapping high-resolution spatial data within a single row. Four data sets from yield monitors of single row harvesting were used. A cleaning process with global and anisotropic filtering in a single sugarcane row was applied. The local outlier cleaner compares the yield value of a point with its nearest neighbors within the same row. Even after the elimination of outliers, there is great variation in yield between the rows, and this variation is much smaller in a single row. A frequency of 2 Hz was required for identifying and characterizing small yield variations within the sugarcane rows whilst other frequencies tried (0.2 and 0.1 Hz) resulted in loss of information on yield variability within the row. The difference between the root mean square error (RMSE) of ordinary kriging (OK) and inverse distance weighting (IDW) techniques is large enough to suggest the use of an individual yield line. Individual yield lines saved information in the data generated by the yield monitor unlike IDW and OK interpolation methods which omitted information over short distances within the rows and compromised the quality of high-resolution maps.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452209.v1
title: Seed physiological quality and seedling growth of pea under water and salt stress

description: ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate seed physiological quality and initial pea (Pisum sativum) seedling development at different water and salt potentials. Polyethylene glycol 6000, sodium chloride and potassium chloride solutions with different osmotic potentials (0; -0.2; -0.4; -0.6; -0.8; -1.0, and -1.2 MPa) were used, and the experiment had a 3 × 7 factorial arrangement. The physiological quality and initial seedling growth characteristics (first germination count, final germination count, strong normal seedlings, epicotyl and taproot lengths, epicotyl dry matter, and root dry matter) were evaluated in a completely randomized experimental design, with four repetitions. Decreases in the observed variables showed that the simulated stress conditions negatively affected physiological performance, germination and initial seedling growth. The water and salt stresses induced by the sodium chloride and potassium chloride solutions were greater than the stress induced by polyethylene glycol 6000.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452194
title: Ecopsychosociology: ecofeminist approaches of the artisanal fishing

description: Abstract In view of the current scenery of crises and socioenvironmental changes, the goal is: (a) to indicate an epistemology anchored in the ecofeminist lens to understand human relationships and relationships with the environment in a certain social context; (b) to propose a worldview according to the approach here called na ecopsychosocial based on compatibility and complementarity. Based on an ongoing research, whose case studies are women in artisanal fishing communities in the region of “Arraial do Cabo/RJ”, the article presents a review of documents related to the activity, and qualitative analysis of the documentary “Ardentia”. Taken into account the feelings and actions of the fisherwomen - who gradually overcome their limitations through daily action and constant reflection about their role - the conclusion is that this feminine activity is overcoming, renewing, reappropriating and completely redefining women´s place in the fishing scenario .
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452194.v1
title: Ecopsychosociology: ecofeminist approaches of the artisanal fishing

description: Abstract In view of the current scenery of crises and socioenvironmental changes, the goal is: (a) to indicate an epistemology anchored in the ecofeminist lens to understand human relationships and relationships with the environment in a certain social context; (b) to propose a worldview according to the approach here called na ecopsychosocial based on compatibility and complementarity. Based on an ongoing research, whose case studies are women in artisanal fishing communities in the region of “Arraial do Cabo/RJ”, the article presents a review of documents related to the activity, and qualitative analysis of the documentary “Ardentia”. Taken into account the feelings and actions of the fisherwomen - who gradually overcome their limitations through daily action and constant reflection about their role - the conclusion is that this feminine activity is overcoming, renewing, reappropriating and completely redefining women´s place in the fishing scenario .
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452185
title: Rituximab use in adult glomerulopathies and its rationale

description: Abstract Glomerulopathies are one of the leading causes of end-stage renal disease. In the last years, clinical research has made significant contributions to the understanding of such conditions. Recently, rituximab (RTX) has appeared as a reasonably safe treatment. The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes guidelines (KDIGO) recommended RTX only as initial treatment in antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody associated vasculitis (AAV) and in non-responders patients with lupus nephritis (LN), but these guidelines have not been updated since 2012. Nowadays, RTX seems to be at least as effective as other immunosuppressive regimens in idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN). In minimal-change disease, (MCD) this drug might allow a long-lasting remission period in steroid-dependent or frequently relapsing patients. Preliminary results support the use of RTX in patients with pure membranous LN and immunoglobulin-mediated membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN), but not in patients with class III/IV LN or complement-mediated MPGN. No conclusion can be drawn in idiopathic focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and anti-glomerular basement membrane antibody glomerulonephritis (anti-GBM GN) because studies are small, heterogeneous, and scarce. Lastly, immunosuppression including RTX is not particularly useful in IgA nephropathy. This review presents the general background, outcomes, and safety for RTX treatment in different glomerulopathies. In this regard, we describe randomized controlled trials (RCTs) performed in adults, whenever possible. A literature search was performed using clinicaltrials.gov and PubMed.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452182
title: Analysis of NH3-N Slow Release systems for fiber digestibility of low-quality forage: in vitro approach

description: ABSTRACT: Urea is a common non-protein supplement used in ruminant feed; however, excessive consumption may lead to poisoning by NH3. Although the slow release of urea into the rumen has shown to be an essential aspect for ruminant feed, to date only a few studies have addressed this matter. In this study we examined the influence of five different NH3-N slow release systems based on clay-urea nanocomposites on the fiber digestibility of low-quality forage (sugarcane straw) in vitro. Physical properties of nanocomposites were evaluated and their effects on digestibility were tested in vitro using pristine urea as a positive control (level of 1 % of DM of sugarcane straw sample) and sugarcane (with no additives) as a negative control. Ammonia release and digestibility were evaluated at 12, 24, 36, 48, 72 and 96-h. Generally, all nanocomposites increased (p &lt; 0.05) digestibility of fiber over control under all the conditions stipulated, but the samples with hydrogel content were more expressive. We concluded that an ideal release rate and optimum environment for microbial synthesis are necessary to maximize the digestion of sugarcane.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452179
title: SENTENCE PROCESSING AND DISCOURSE CONTEXT

description: ABSTRACT The time course of sentence comprehension subprocesses is investigated in order to assess whether the parser is strictly syntactic in its early phases or whether semantic, pragmatic and discursive information is quickly accessed in time to influence the syntactic analysis. Two experimental studies are reported testing speakers of Brazilian Portuguese, to assess the effects of discursive context in sentence processing. The first experiment revisits the processing of ambiguously attached Prepositional Phrases and finds effects of the previous discourse only in the final off-line measures, which monitor interpretation. The second experiment uses the eye-tracking technique to gauge the antecedent search for the subject of clauses with inflected infinitive verbs, detecting effects of the previous discourse both in the final off-line measure and in the on-line gaze fixation average times. Possible reasons for differences between the effects of discursive information in the two experiments are discussed.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11452182.v1
title: Analysis of NH3-N Slow Release systems for fiber digestibility of low-quality forage: in vitro approach

description: ABSTRACT: Urea is a common non-protein supplement used in ruminant feed; however, excessive consumption may lead to poisoning by NH3. Although the slow release of urea into the rumen has shown to be an essential aspect for ruminant feed, to date only a few studies have addressed this matter. In this study we examined the influence of five different NH3-N slow release systems based on clay-urea nanocomposites on the fiber digestibility of low-quality forage (sugarcane straw) in vitro. Physical properties of nanocomposites were evaluated and their effects on digestibility were tested in vitro using pristine urea as a positive control (level of 1 % of DM of sugarcane straw sample) and sugarcane (with no additives) as a negative control. Ammonia release and digestibility were evaluated at 12, 24, 36, 48, 72 and 96-h. Generally, all nanocomposites increased (p &lt; 0.05) digestibility of fiber over control under all the conditions stipulated, but the samples with hydrogel content were more expressive. We concluded that an ideal release rate and optimum environment for microbial synthesis are necessary to maximize the digestion of sugarcane.