2013 - Volume 1 - Issue 1 Articles
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Research Article | ArticleJune 19, 2013 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract Since the initial description of the human SLC23A1 transcript, encoding a sodium-dependent ascorbic acid transporter, no alternative splice variant had been described. In this report we describe a novel human specific alternative first exon which is .....
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Review Article | ArticleJuly 26, 2013 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract Reducing the prevalence of obesity and obesity-related metabolic disturbances is the foremost priority of global health care initiatives. Sustained lifestyle modifications to diet and daily activity patterns will be the foundation of effective strate.....
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Review Article | ArticleJuly 26, 2013 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract Astaxanthin (ASTX), a xanthophyll carotenoid, has a unique structure featured by the presence of polar moieties on both end of its polyene chain. This structural property of ASTX confers a great antioxidant activity and allows it to align in the cell.....
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Research Article | ArticleJuly 10, 2013 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract The use of proton pump inhibitors in the elderly population may increase the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, as gastric acid is needed for vitamin B12 absorption. It is unclear whether the same risk is present for non-elderly adults reporting chronic.....
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Review Article | ArticleJuly 26, 2013 | Pages : 205 - 450Abstract Background: This study evaluated the impact of using a celebrity spokes-character on selection and consumption of green beans among fourth grade children in a National School Lunch Program in the United States of America. Methods: A pre-experiment.....
