In 2010, the Mediterranean diet was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity. Olive oil is the most characteristic food of this diet due to its high …

Background Omega-9 fatty acids represent one of the main mono-unsaturated fatty acids
(MUFA) found in plant and animal sources. They are synthesized endogenously in humans …

This review deals with the effects of synthetic and natural fatty acids on the biophysical
properties of membranes, and on their implication on cell function. Natural fatty acids are …

Oleic acid (OA), a main ingredient of Brucea javanica oil (BJO), is widely known to have
anticancer effects in many tumors. In this study, we investigated the anticancer effect of OA …

Oleic acid (OA) is a component of the olive oil. Beneficial health effects of olive oil are well-
known, such as protection against liver steatosis and against some cancer types. In the …

Avocado is a subtropical/tropical fruit with creamy texture, peculiar flavor, and high
nutritional value. Due to its high oil content, a significant quantity of avocado fruit is used for …

The mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) are fundamental in inflammation and cancer
control, through the crosstalk between the redox regulated nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 …

Biological membranes, primarily composed of lipids, envelop each living cell. The intricate
composition and organization of membrane lipids, including the variety of fatty acids they …

Breast cancer (BC), a complex disease with several influencing factors, is significantly
impacted by dietary habits. The ketogenic diet (KD), characterized by high fat and low …

There are two types of milk whey obtained from cheese manufacture: sweet and acid. It
retains around 55% of the nutrients of the milk. Milk whey is considered as a waste, creating …