scholarly journals A simple method for calculation of basic molecular properties of nutrients and their use as a criterion for a healthy diet

F1000Research ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veljko Veljkovic ◽  
Vladimir Perovic ◽  
Marko Anderluh ◽  
Slobodan Paessler ◽  
Milena Veljkovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Properties ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Healthy Diet ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Biological Functions ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Healthy Nutrition

Background: Healthy nutrition is vital for good health and well-being. Despite the important role of a healthy nutritional diet, recommendations for healthy eating remain elusive and are mainly based on general properties of nutrients. The present study proposes an improved characterization of the molecular characteristics of nutrients, which are important for biological functions and can be useful in describing a healthy diet. Methods: We investigated the electronic properties of some known nutrient ingredients. In this analysis, we used the average quasi valence number (AQVN) and the electron-ion interaction potential (EIIP), which are molecular descriptors that represent the basic electronic properties of organic molecules.  Results: Our results show that most nutrients can be represented by specific groups of organic compounds according to their basic electronic properties, and these differ from the vast majority of known chemicals. Based on this finding, we have proposed a simple criterion for the selection of food components for healthy nutrition. Discussion: Further studies on the electronic properties of nutrients could serve as a basis for better understanding of their biological functions.

Characterization of proteins with Siaα2-3/6Gal-linked glycans from bovine milk and role of their glycans against influenza A virus

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 5198-5208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanjie Yu ◽  
Yaogang Zhong ◽  
Zhiwei Zhang ◽  
Xiawei Liu ◽  
Kun Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza A Virus ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Bovine Milk ◽  
Milk Proteins ◽  
Biological Functions ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Range Of Functions ◽  
Bovine Milk Proteins

The bovine milk proteins have a wide range of functions, but the role of the attached glycans in their biological functions has not been fully understood yet.

scholarly journals Role of the INDETERMINATE DOMAIN Genes in Plants

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 2286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manu Kumar ◽  
Dung Thi Le ◽  
Seongbin Hwang ◽  
Pil Joon Seo ◽  
Hyun Uk Kim
Keyword(s):  
Plant Architecture ◽  
Genetic Characterization ◽  
Sugar Metabolism ◽  
Hormone Signaling ◽  
Biological Functions ◽  
Transcription Factor Family ◽  
Physiological Processes ◽  
Ammonium Metabolism

The INDETERMINATE DOMAIN (IDD) genes comprise a conserved transcription factor family that regulates a variety of developmental and physiological processes in plants. Many recent studies have focused on the genetic characterization of IDD family members and revealed various biological functions, including modulation of sugar metabolism and floral transition, cold stress response, seed development, plant architecture, regulation of hormone signaling, and ammonium metabolism. In this review, we summarize the functions and working mechanisms of the IDD gene family in the regulatory network of metabolism and developmental processes.

scholarly journals Urban nature as a source of resilience during social distancing amidst the coronavirus pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl Samuelsson ◽  
Stephan Barthel ◽  
Johan Colding ◽  
Gloria Macassa ◽  
Matteo Giusti
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Urban Nature ◽  
Urban Populations ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
The Public ◽  
The World

The 2020 coronavirus pandemic caused countries across the world to implement measures of social distancing to curb spreading of COVID-19. The large and sudden disruptions to everyday life that result from this are likely to impact well-being, particularly among urban populations that live in dense settings with limited public space. In this paper, we argue that during these extraordinary circumstances, urban nature offers resilience for maintaining well-being in urban populations, while enabling social distancing. We discuss more generally the critical role of urban nature in times of crisis. Cities around the world need to take the step into the 21st century by accepting crises as a new reality and finding ways to function during these disturbances. Thus, maintaining or increasing space for nature in cities and keeping it accessible to the public should be part of the sustainability agenda, aiming simultaneously to strive towards SDG 3 (good health and well-being), and SDG 11 (sustainable and resilient cities).

scholarly journals The role of socioeconomic and environmental factors on the number of tuberculosis cases in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andi Kustanto
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Neglected Tropical Diseases ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Health And Well Being

The threat of TB continues to occur in the world. In 2018, 10 million people suffered from TB, and 1.5 million people die from this infectious disease. Referring to target 3 of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) goals 03 regarding good health and well-being, by 2030, end the epidemic of AIDS, TB, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases, and other communicable diseases. Based on data from the WHO, Indonesia ranks 3rd for TB cases globally. The estimated population suffering from TB is 845,000 cases; only 68 percent of cases were found and treated in 2018. The high number of TB cases in Indonesia could threaten the golden generation's opportunity in the next 2025 demographic bonus, where the number of productive age population is higher than the population non-productive age. This study found that population factors such as population, population density, and the number of poor people had a positive and significant effect on TB cases. In contrast, the GRDP per capita, the number of health workers, and literacy rates negatively affected the TB cases. Furthermore, environmental factors from the availability of proper sanitation and toilet facilities show a negative but insignificant effect on TB cases.

Role of the Media on Migrants' Vulnerability to Health Hazards

2020 ◽  
pp. 142-156
Author(s):  
Olayinka Susan Ogundoyin
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Illegal Migration ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Media ◽  
Media Work ◽  
Migration And Health

Health is an important aspect of human existence. Good health depends on a variety of factors like physical, biological, economic, and environmental factors. These factors have a contributory effect on the total well-being of a person positively or negatively. One of the negative effects is migration. Illegal migration has helped in the spread of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Many migrants are unaware of the health implication of migration because they are not equipped with necessary information for informed decision. This information can only be made available through the media. There has been a paucity of literature on migration and health. This chapter sought to examine how the media has helped to disseminate information that encourage or discourage people to migrate. It was recommended that the media work in concert with government and non-governmental organizations to provide information that would show case the health challenges migrants face. It also recommended that testimonies of survivors should be reported in a way that would discourage potential migrants.

scholarly journals The role of islamic lifestyle and healthy nutrition in accordance with the recommendations of islam and the holly quran by focusing on the risk of cancer incident

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 018-022
Author(s):  
Jabbaripour Pooneh ◽  
Somi Mohammad Hossein ◽  
Roshani Ali ◽  
Dolatkhah Roya
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
Healthy Nutrition ◽  
Islamic Religion ◽  
Risk Of Cancer

Background: The Islamic religion has emphasized the importance of health and well-being, and Muslims have recognized the value of a good and healthy life based on Islamic recommendations. Health-oriented lifestyle is a multi-dimensional phenomenon that is the purpose of this study to investigate the Islamic lifestyle. Methods: In this review study, we tried to explore practical strategies in Islam through access to credible sources in the form of a descriptive article on achieving a healthy lifestyle in nutrition. For this purpose, using keywords and electronic and manual searches in authentic Islamic and medical sources, information was searched and collected to answer the research question. Results: Based on the results of the reviewed studies, the guidelines of Islamic religion and beliefs are mainly based on improving lifestyle factors and dietary habits. It has been emphasized that adherence to the Islamic dietary guidelines and lifestyle, may lead to less risk of diseases. Conclusion: Given the availability of valuable nutritional resources and instructions in Islam to prevent and combat nutrition-related diseases, these theories can be applied and prevent from spreading and creating malnutrition-related diseases; the guidelines of Islam on healthy lifestyles in nutrition can be recommended to the world as a basic strategy.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF SOCIAL PHYSIQUE ANXIETY ON EXERCISE PARTICIPATION AMONG THE NIGERIAN YOUTH

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1107-1112
Author(s):  
Ejeh Veronica ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Social Physique Anxiety ◽  
Positive Interaction ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Exercise Participation ◽  
Simple Regression Model ◽  
Health Promoting

Good health is an essential aspect of human well-being and overall lifestyle. Attention must be given to actions capable of maintaining good health and well-being. Thus, participating in regular exercise is an integral aspect of health-promoting behavior. However, it is observed that despite the health benefits associated with exercise participation, most individuals still live a sedentary lifestyle, especially the youth. The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the role of social physique anxiety (SPA) on exercise participation among Nigerian youth. One hundred and twenty-eight youths randomly selected from tertiary institutions in Kogi State, Nigeria, participated in the study. The participants completed a self-report measure assessing SPA and participation in exercise. A simple regression model was adopted to test the primary assumption of the study. The result of the investigation revealed a positive interaction between SPA and physical activity. Thus, the study concludes that social physique anxiety is an essential determinant of exercise participation among the youth.

Role of the Media on Migrants' Vulnerability to Health Hazards

2021 ◽  
pp. 175-189
Author(s):  
Olayinka Susan Ogundoyin
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Illegal Migration ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Media ◽  
Media Work ◽  
Migration And Health

Health is an important aspect of human existence. Good health depends on a variety of factors like physical, biological, economic, and environmental factors. These factors have a contributory effect on the total well-being of a person positively or negatively. One of the negative effects is migration. Illegal migration has helped in the spread of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Many migrants are unaware of the health implication of migration because they are not equipped with necessary information for informed decision. This information can only be made available through the media. There has been a paucity of literature on migration and health. This chapter sought to examine how the media has helped to disseminate information that encourage or discourage people to migrate. It was recommended that the media work in concert with government and non-governmental organizations to provide information that would show case the health challenges migrants face. It also recommended that testimonies of survivors should be reported in a way that would discourage potential migrants.

Purification and Characterization of an NAD-Malic Enzyme from Bradyrhizobium japonicum A1017

1998 ◽  
Vol 64 (10) ◽  
pp. 4073-4075 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fan Chen ◽  
Youichi Okabe ◽  
Kaoru Osano ◽  
Shigeyuki Tajima
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Metabolism ◽  
Malic Enzyme ◽  
Bradyrhizobium Japonicum ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Purification And Characterization ◽  
Metabolic Intermediates ◽  
Molecular Masses

ABSTRACT An NAD-malic enzyme was purified to homogeneity fromBradyrhizobium japonicum A1017, and its molecular characteristics were surveyed. The enzyme exhibited native and subunit molecular masses of 388 and 85 kDa, respectively, suggesting that it exists as a homotetramer, and was activated by metabolic intermediates in glycolysis. The role of the enzyme in bacteroids’ carbon metabolism is discussed.

Chemokines in the pathogenesis of liver disease: so many players with poorly defined roles

2002 ◽  
Vol 104 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth J. SIMPSON ◽  
Neil C. HENDERSON ◽  
Cynthia L. BONE-LARSON ◽  
Nicholas W. LUKACS ◽  
Cory M. HOGABOAM ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Inflammatory Cells ◽  
Hepatic Disease ◽  
Novel Therapies ◽  
Biological Functions ◽  
New Classification

Many new chemokines have been described in recent years, resulting in a new classification of these chemoattractant proteins. The characterization of the biological functions of most chemokines relates to their ability to induce chemotaxis in circulating inflammatory cells. However, it is now clear that chemokines have a much wider biological role, including angiogenesis, carcinogenesis and involvement in the pathogenesis of HIV infection. Our understanding of the role of chemokines in the pathogenesis of disorders of the lungs and brain outstrips that with regard to disorders of the liver. An increased understanding of the role of chemokines in the pathogenesis of liver disease may lead to the development of novel therapies for hepatic disease.

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