Infrared spectroscopy has emerged as a promising technique for studying the composition of biological samples like lipids that play important roles in cellular functions and are involved various diseases. For this reason, target interest many biomedical studies. The objective present study is to utilize Fourier-Transform (FT-IR) examine main lipid components human cells (phosphatidylcholine, ph...

1. The effects of starvation and refeeding on the disposal of oral [14C]triolein between 14CO2 production and 14C-lipid accumulation in tissues of virgin rats, lactating rats and lactating rats with pups removed were studied. 2. Starvation (24 h) increased 14CO2 production in lactating rats and lactating rats with pups removed to values found in virgin rats. This increase was accompanied by dec...

Polycrystalline particles composed of triacylglycerol (TAG) molecules, and their networks, in anhydrous TAG oils find extensive use as edible oils in the food industry. Although modelling studies of TAG systems, have been carried out, none have attempted to address a problem of central concern to food science and technology: the "oil binding capacity" of a system of such edible oils. Crystallin...

BACKGROUND It has been reported that the acidity of gastric contents could be an important factor in regulating jejunal flora. AIMS To investigate the effects of omeprazole induced changes in gastric pH on jejunal flora and bile acid metabolism. METHODS Twenty one patients with gastric ulcer and 19 healthy volunteers were studied. Deconjugation of bile acids was detected using a bile acid b...