RSC – Food Funct. latest articles- Characterization of different stages of Maillard reaction in soy: impact on physicochemical properties and immunogenicity of soy proteins Tháng Ba 5, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4FO04400B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Cresci-Anne Croes, Daniela Briceno Noriega, Harry Wichers, Huub F. J. Savelkoul, Janneke Ruinemans-Koerts, Malgorzata TeodorowiczSummary of the Maillard reaction (MR, glycation) on soy protein and time dependent effect on physicochemical and immunogenicity.To cite this […]Cresci-Anne Croes
- Goat milk oligosaccharides: regulating infant immunity by intervention in the gut microbiota Tháng Ba 4, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO00162E, Review ArticleSibo Liu, Xiaoling Zeng, Jing Li, Wei Li, Yue Gu, Bailiang Li, Jiaqi WangThe health status of the growing infant is closely related to the development of the gut microbiota during infancy, which is also a major stimulator of the immune system.To cite this article before page numbers […]Sibo Liu
- Novel insight into the taste mechanism of umami and bitter peptides in low-salt fermented fish sauce based on peptidomics, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics Tháng Ba 3, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5FO00247H, PaperJiarun Han, Hangjia Zhang, Qi Wang, Lina Ding, Jiaqi Yin, Jinfeng Wu, Shi Hu, Ping Li, Qing GuUmami and bitter peptides formed by microbial metabolism play a crucial role in the taste of low-salt fish sauce. However, unclear taste mechanisms of peptides limit the rapid screening of...The content of […]Jiarun Han
- Structural modification of lactoferrin by epigallocatechin gallate: Elucidation of structure and exploration of their potential in promoting osteoblast proliferation Tháng Ba 3, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4FO05973E, PaperZhenni Zhai, Xiaoni Lian, Fengjiao Fan, Peng Li, Jian Ding, Xinyang Sun, Xiaoyi Jiang, Ziqian Li, Yong FangLactoferrin (LF) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) are recognized for their potent osteogenic properties. However, the osteogenic activity of LF-EGCG complexes is not fully understood. In this study, both non-covalent and...The content of […]Zhenni Zhai
- Theaflavin 3′-gallate activates G protein-coupled receptor 55 (GPR55) and enhances GLP-1 secretion via Ca2+/CaMKII/ERK signaling in enteroendocrine STC-1 cells, mitigating postprandial hyperglycemia in mice Tháng Ba 3, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4FO06162D, PaperKevin Odongo, Naoki Harada, Ryoichi Yamaji, Yoko Yamashita, Hitoshi AshidaBlack tea-theaflavins lower postprandial hyperglycemia by raising plasma GLP-1 and insulin levels in mice. Theaflavin-3′-gallate (TF2B) effectively activates GPR55, and promotes GLP-1 release via Ca2+/CaMKII and ERK1/2 pathways in STC-1 cells.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use […]Kevin Odongo
- Phenethyl isothiocyanate ameliorates liver injuries secondary to inflammatory bowel disease Tháng Ba 3, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4FO04931D, PaperCongcong Ma, Li Zhang, Qingde Huang, Qianchun Deng, Fenghong Huang, Jiqu XuInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is often accompanied by secondary liver injury which further evolves into various hepatobiliary disorders. The pathogenesis of secondary liver injury involves many different mechanisms including inflammation,...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Congcong Ma
- Probiotics isolated from the fermented grains of Chinese baijiu alleviate alcohol-induced liver injury by regulating alcohol metabolism and the gut microbiota in mice Tháng Ba 3, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4FO03094J, PaperJiali Wang, Qiang Xu, Chengshun Lu, Jun Cao, Lin Zhuang, Yuechan Li, Zhongyuan Li, Yajian Song, Sa Zhou, Feiliang Zhong, Tongcun Zhang, Xuegang LuoProbiotics isolated from the fermented grains of Chinese baijiu can prevent drunkenness, aid sobriety, protect against chronic alcoholic liver injury, and modulate intestinal flora imbalance and […]Jiali Wang
- Transcriptomic analysis reveals the mechanisms underlying the differential effects of caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine in regulating hepatic fat accumulation Tháng Ba 3, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4FO04001E, PaperJinya Dong, Xiaocui Du, Ruijuan Yang, Linxian Shan, Xiuli Lu, Yan Shen, Yanmei Li, Shengjie Duan, Zezhu Du, Jianyang Fu, Jun Sheng, Chongye FangTheophylline and caffeine reduce hepatic fat accumulation in NAFLD mice by activating TNF pathways and inducing p38MAPK/IL-1β/IL-6 expression, whereas the structurally similar theobromine lacks such effects.To […]Jinya Dong
- Comment on “The quercetin metabolite 4-methylcatechol causes vasodilation via voltage-gated potassium (Kv) channels” by Patrícia Dias, Rudy Salam, Jana Pourová, Marie Vopršalová, Lukáš Konečný, Eduard Jirkovský, Jurjen Duintjer Tebbens and Přemysl Mladěnka, Food Funct., 2024, 15, 11047. Tháng Hai 28, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4FO06086E, CommentRían W. Manville, Hanh A. Nguyen, Geoffrey W. Abbottn/aThe content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryRían W. Manville
- Organic acids from ice wine ameliorate fructose-induced disorders of glycolipid metabolism in C57BL/6J mice Tháng Hai 28, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4FO05580B, PaperYang Liu, Fuliang Han, Xinyuan Ma, Luye Yang, Zhenan ShiExcessive intake of fructose has been widely reported to cause glycolipid metabolism disorders, and it is unclear whether long-term consumption of ice wine, a sweet wine with high sugar, is...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Yang Liu
- PA1b-like peptides alleviate mitochondrial dysfunction induced by glucose toxicity through interaction with VDAC1 in β-cells Tháng Hai 27, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5FO00054H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Huizhong Huang, Xinyu Zeng, Liying Zhang, Hongchang Cheng, Kanghong Hu, Xiaoke Shang, Chenguang YaoPA1b-like peptides, which are extracted from the seeds of members of the Fabaceae family, display remarkable hypoglycemic and β-cell-protective activities when […]Huizhong Huang
- Bifidobacterium adolescentis FJSSZ23M10 modulates gut microbiota and metabolism to alleviate obesity through strain-specific genomic features Tháng Hai 26, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4FO06449F, PaperBo Zhang, Jiayin Qiu, Zhihao Qu, Rui Xiao, Linlin Wang, Peijun Tian, Hao Zhang, Wei Chen, Gang WangBifidobacterium adolescentis FJSSZ23M10 alleviates HFD-induced obesity by reshaping gut microbiota, boosting butyrate production, and modulating metabolic pathways, showcasing strain-specific genomic advantages for targeted probiotic interventions.To cite this article before page numbers are […]Bo Zhang
- Improving dietary energy and antioxidative property benefit early maternal BMI and further manage adverse pregnancy outcomes with better weight gain Tháng Hai 26, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4FO06451H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Hang-Yu Li, Bing-Jie Ding, Jia Wang, Xinli Yang, Zhi-Wen Ge, Nan Wang, Ya-Ru Li, Yan-Xia Bi, Cong-Cong Wang, Zhengli Shi, Yu-Xia Wang, Yi-Si Wang, Cheng Li, Ze-Bin Peng, Zhongxin HongDietary characteristics affect maternal status […]Hang-Yu Li
- TIME-DEPENDENT CHANGES IN THE EARLY SALIVARY PROTEOME AFTER THE ORAL STIMULATION WITH WINE DIFFERS BY INDIVIDUAL 6-n-PROPYLTHIOURACIL (PROP) TASTER STATUS Tháng Hai 25, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4FO05082G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.RAFAEL IZAI VELAZQUEZ MARTINEZ, Carolina Munoz-Gonzalez, Anabel Marina Ramírez, Maria Angeles Pozo-BayonDifferences in the oral responsiveness to the bitter compound 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) between taster (Ts) and non-taster (NTs) individuals has also been related to […]RAFAEL IZAI VELAZQUEZ MARTINEZ
- Dietary methionine restriction restores wheat gluten-induced celiac-associated small intestine damage in association with affecting butyric acid production by intestinal flora Tháng Hai 25, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4FO05757K, PaperTian Yu, Jinyan Gao, Juanli Yuan, Zicheng Yin, Xiao Chen, Yang Wu, Ruoyan Dai, Dongxia Yan, Hongbing Chen, Yong WuDietary methionine restriction could effectively ameliorate the gluten-induced celiac-associated small intestine damage.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this […]Tian Yu
- Dietary phytosterol supplementation mitigates renal fibrosis via activating mitophagy and modulating the gut microbiota Tháng Hai 24, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4FO06043A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Fan Yang, Yingjie Gao, Siyi Xie, Wenjing Yang, Qiyan Wang, Wenqian Ye, Lu Sun, Jiangtao Zhou, XiuE FengChronic kidney disease (CKD) poses a significant global health challenge, primarily driven by renal fibrosis, with limited […]Fan Yang
- High-throughput screening of probiotics in fermented foods and their potential application in alleviating alcohol-induced damage Tháng Hai 24, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4FO05735J, PaperJun-Pu Zhang, Ming-Liang Li, Dong-Liang Ren, Qi-Lin Yang, Jian Mao, Shuang-Ping LiuProbiotics screening in fermented foods for alcohol damage mitigation.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryJun-Pu Zhang
- Alleviation of hyperglycaemia and oxidative stress by fruit extracts of different cultivars of the cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L. and Cornus mas × Cornus officinalis) in rats with diabetes mellitus Tháng Hai 21, 2025Food Funct., 2025, 16,2136-2155DOI: 10.1039/D4FO05426A, PaperIryna Brodyak, Anna Moroz, Karolina Bernacka, Alicja Z. Kucharska, Nataliia SybirnaBiological effects of fruit extracts from the different cultivars of cornelian cherry in rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes mellitus.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryIryna Brodyak
- Effects of fermented wheat germ on the placenta of high-fat diet-induced obese maternal rats: morphology, metabolism, and nutrient transport Tháng Hai 21, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4FO05828C, PaperXiaolin Li, Yingyu Zhao, Jihong HuangFermented wheat germ improved morphology, alleviated metabolic disorders, and regulated nutrient transport of placenta in maternal rats with obesity induced by a high-fat diet.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed […]Xiaolin Li
- Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BLa80 alleviates constipation in mice through modulating the stem cell factor (SCF)/c-Kit pathway and the gut microbiota Tháng Hai 21, 2025Food Funct., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4FO06350C, PaperZhaochun Zhang, Jie Li, Ziyi Wan, Shuguang Fang, Yunjiao Zhao, Qian Li, Min ZhangThe mechanisms underlying the alleviation of constipation in mice by Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BLa80.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Zhaochun Zhang
- Characterization of different stages of Maillard reaction in soy: impact on physicochemical properties and immunogenicity of soy proteins Tháng Ba 5, 2025
