https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:24629 Wed 11 Apr 2018 14:14:35 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:2759 Wed 11 Apr 2018 12:29:38 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:13954 Wed 11 Apr 2018 09:13:08 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:33432 Solanum lycopersicum L. cv Neang Pich) were exposed to 13.6 kJ m^-2 UV-C or 0.5 µL L^-1 1-MCP or combination of 13.6 kJ m^-2 UV-C and 0.5 µL L^-1 1-MCP, with appropriate untreated controls. After treatment, tomatoes were stored in air containing 0.1 µL L^-1 ethylene at 20°C and 100% RH. The untreated fruit ripened significantly faster than those of all other treatments. UV-C treatment alone was able to delay fruit ripening by up to 5 days longer compared to untreated fruits whilst the additional of 1-MCP further delayed fruit ripening. UV-C and 1-MCP treatments alone or in combination had significantly slower ethylene production rates throughout the storage period. The fruit treated with the combination of 1-MCP and UV-C was significantly firmer and had higher total phenolic content compared to that of the other treatments. However, there was no difference between treatments in soluble solids content/titratable acids ratio, chlorophyll content, lycopene content and total antioxidant activity. These results show that UV-C and 1-MCP treatment delay ripening and improve the quality of tomatoes in the presence of low-level ethylene during storage. This new treatment could be used to extend the shelf-life of mature green tomatoes through the supply chain without the use of refrigeration.]]> Wed 04 Sep 2019 09:56:41 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:26567 TM GX Human Inflammation Kit 2. Results: Following the interventions, clinical characteristics and plasma IL-6 and CRP were unchanged. Sputum neutrophil proportion and absolute count was increased and macrophage proportion decreased by rosuvastatin (P = 0.020 and P = 0.015; respectively). Rosuvastatin increased LTB4R and decreased CXCL10 and AGER gene expression in white blood cells. The addition of lycopene and omega-3 fatty acids decreased LTB4R and increased CXCL10 to basal levels, whilst combined use of interventions increased ALOX15 blood gene expression. Conclusion This study shows that rosuvastatin, omega-3 fatty acids and lycopene have some anti-inflammatory effects systemically, but rosuvastatin may increase airway neutrophils, which would be undesirable in COPD patients, warranting further investigation.]]> Wed 02 Mar 2022 14:27:20 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:33074 Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng.) is a rich source of carotenoids for the manufacture of powder, oil and capsules for food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical uses. Currently, only the aril of the Gac fruit is processed and the peel, similar to the other components, is discarded, although it contains high level of carotenoids, which could be extracted for commercial use. In the present study, four different drying methods (hot‐air, vacuum, heat pump and freeze drying), different temperatures and drying times were investigated for producing dried Gac peel suitable for carotenoid extraction. Results: The drying methods and drying temperatures significantly affected the drying time, carotenoid content and antioxidant capacity of the dried Gac peel. Among the investigated drying methods, hot‐air drying at 80°C and vacuum drying at 50°C produced dried Gac peel that exhibited the highest retention of carotenoids and the strongest antioxidant capacity. Conclusion: Hot‐air drying at 80°C and vacuum drying at 50°C are recommended for the drying of Gac peel.]]> Tue 03 Sep 2019 18:30:56 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:13711 Sat 24 Mar 2018 10:38:11 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:8053 Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:35:04 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:2894 Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:32:49 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:1373 Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:28:19 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:12329 Sat 24 Mar 2018 08:11:37 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:19168 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:52:19 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:20132 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:51:34 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:5041 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:45:40 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:27357 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:39:39 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:27134 Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng.) is a tropical vine originating from South and South-East Asia. Gac fruit has traditionally been used in Asia to provide red colour for cuisines and enhance visional health. Recently, Gac fruit has emerged as a potential source of carotenoids, especially lycopene and β-carotene. Carotenoids and other identified bioactives from this fruit including phenolics, flavonoids and trypsin inhibitors are associated with many beneficial bioactivities such as antioxidant, anticancer and provitamin A activities. In addition to the traditional utilisation, commercial products like Gac powder and Gac oil have been manufactured as natural colourants and medicinal supplements. This paper is a review of the scientific literature on the nutritional composition, biological activities and processing of Gac fruit.]]> Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:33:02 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:4822 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:18:53 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:4852 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:18:52 AEDT ]]>