A separable and highly-stable enzyme system was developed by adsorption of phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) from Rhodotorula glutinis in amino-functionalized macroporous silica gel and subsequent enzyme crosslinking. This resulted in the formation of cross-linked enzyme aggregates (PAL-CLEAs) into macroporous silica gel (MSG-CLEAs). The effect of adsorptive conditions, type of aggregating agen...

OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of and associated factors for overweight, especially to determine the relationship between the intake of monosodium glutamate (MSG) as a seasoning and overweight in Vietnam. DESIGN A cross-sectional survey was conducted of Vietnamese adults aged ≥20 years in 2008. Dietary intake was assessed by the 24 h recall method for 3 d. MSG intake was evaluated by t...

Molecular and behavioral studies have identified heterodimers of the T1R family as receptors for detecting the tastes of sweet (T1R2 + T1R3) and umami (T1R1 + T1R3). However, behavioral studies have reported conflicting findings with T1R3 knockout (KO) mice. One study showed a complete or nearly complete loss of preference for sweet and umami substances by KO mice, whereas KO mice in another st...

Lu X.X., Xie Ch., Gu Z.X. (2009): Optimisation of fermentative parameters for GABA enrichment by Lactococcus lactis. Czech J. Food Sci., 27: 433–442. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) has antihypertensive and anti-stress functions on humans. Submerged fermentation of Lactoccocus lactis was regarded as an effective method to obtain GABA. In this study, the effects of fermentative parameters on the ...

Chromosomal instability (CIN) plays a crucial role in tumor development and occurs mainly as the consequence of either missegregation of normal chromosomes (MSG) or structural rearrangement (SR). However, little is known about the respective chromosomal targets of MSG and SR and the way these processes combined within tumors to generate CIN. To address these questions, we karyotyped a consecuti...

The major surface glycoprotein (MSG) of Pneumocystis carinii f. sp. carinii consists of a heterogeneous family of proteins that are encoded by approximately 100 unique genes. A genomic expression library was screened with a panel of MSG-specific monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) to identify conserved and rare epitopes. All of the antibodies reacted with epitopes that are encoded within the 5' end of...

conclusions in the literature, it was observed that short-term msg exposure does not cause significant histological changes in the kidneys, liver, or brain cortex. these findings should be re-evaluated in additional long-term studies. background monosodium glutamate (msg) is a widely-used flavor enhancer and stabilizer in ready-made or packaged foods. the excessive use of msg has been shown to ...

In order to prove sodium toxicity of MSG, baby chicks known to be the most susceptible one to sodium chloride were chosen as the experimental animal. Almost isotonic solution of MSG, NaCI or monopotassium glutamate was given ad libitum as the sole source of drinking water. Two-day old chickens given MSG died of gout within a few days and showed higher mortality and lesions severer than those gi...