In aging and neurodegenerative diseases, loss of distinct type of neurons characterizes
disease-specific pathological and clinical features, and mitochondria play a pivotal role in …

The use of foodstuff as natural medicines has already been established through studies
demonstrating the pharmacological activities that they exhibit. Knowing the nutritional and …

Lignans are a group of compounds consisting of dimers of phenyl propane units. They are
found in diverse forms distributed in a variety of plants. Sesame lignans in particular are …

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an environmental pollutant that is widely produced throughout the
world. It is primarily used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics, epoxy resins, paints …

Mitochondria are the primary source of energy production in neurons, supporting the high
energy consumption of the nervous system. Inefficient and dysfunctional mitochondria in the …

Sesame seeds are rich in lignan content and have been well-known for their health benefits.
Unlike the other sesame lignan compounds (ie, sesamin and sesamol), the study of the …

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is believed to be one of the most ancient crops cultivated by
humans (1). It was first recorded as a crop in Babylon and Assyria over 4000 years ago. The …

Agri-food residues represent a rich source of nutrients and bioactive secondary metabolites,
including phenolic compounds. The effective utilization of these by-products in food …

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has now spread across the
nations with high mortality rates and multifaceted impact on human life. The proper treatment …

In this study, an integrated process for the recovery of sesamin and sesamolin, two high
added-value lignans of sesame oil (SO) was developed, using synchronous extraction and …