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Depressive symptoms and bone mineral density in menopause and postmenopausal women: A still increasing and neglected problem	2016	Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey; Department of Evidence for Population Health Unit, School of Epidemiology and Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of family medicine and primary care Periodical, Abbrev. J.Family Med.Prim.Care. Pub Date Free Form Jan-Mar Volume 5 Issue 1 Start Page 143 Other Pages 149 Notes LR: 20160729; JID: 101610082; OID: NLM: PMC4943122; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish Place of Publication India ISSN/ISBN 2249-4863; 2249-4863 Accession Number PMID: 27453860 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.4103/2249-4863.184640 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27453860 Abstract BACKGROUND: The association between depression and loss of bone mineral density (BMD) has been reported as controversial. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the current study was to investigate whether an association exists between depression and low BMD during the menopausal and postmenopausal period. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study was used to generate menopause symptoms experienced by Arabian women at the Primary Health Care Centers in Qatar. A multi-stage sampling design was used, and a representative sample of 1650 women aged 45-65 years were included during July 2012 and November 2013. This prospective study explored the association between bone density and major depressive disorder in women. Bone mineral densitometry measurements (BMD) (g/m(2)) were assessed at the BMD unit using a lunar prodigy DXA system (Lunar Corp., Madison, WI). Data on body mass index (BMI), clinical biochemistry variables including serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D were collected. The Beck Depression Inventory was administered for depression purposes. RESULTS: Out of 1650 women 1182 women agreed to participate in the study (71.6%). The mean age and standard deviation (SD) of the menopausal age were 48.71 +/- 2.96 with depressed and 50.20 +/- 3.22 without depressed (P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Bener,A., Saleh,N.M., Bhugra,D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4943122 Editors
Epidemiological features of gastro-esophageal reflux disease in Iran based on general population	2012	Department of Biostatistics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical sciences, Tehran, Iran.; Department of Biostatistics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical sciences, Tehran, Iran.; Department of Biostatistics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical scie	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Gastroenterology and hepatology from bed to bench Periodical, Abbrev. Gastroenterol.Hepatol.Bed Bench Pub Date Free Form Winter Volume 5 Issue 1 Start Page 54 Other Pages 59 Notes LR: 20140520; JID: 101525875; OID: NLM: PMC4017448; OTO: NOTNLM; 2011/02/15 [received]; 2011/06/18 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication Iran ISSN/ISBN 2008-2258; 2008-2258 Accession Number PMID: 24834199 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24834199 Abstract AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiology of GERD base on population study in Tehran providence. BACKGROUND: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common and chronic problem. Recent reports from developing countries indicate increment in the incidence and prevalence of the disease over the past. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This study was a cross-sectional household survey conducted from May 2006 to December 2007 in Tehran province, Iran. Participants completed a valid gastro-esophageal reflux Questionnaire. The questionnaire included personal and family characteristics such as age, gender, and educational status. In addition, interviewers asked them regarding 10 GI symptoms. RESULTS: Altogether 18180 individuals participated in this cross-sectional study. The mean +/- SD age of participant was 38.7+/-17.1 and 9072 (49.9%) were women. The prevalence of GERD was 8.85 (8.43-9.26). There was significant relationship between age, sex, marital and educational status with GERD. GERD symptoms were more common in women, older people, individuals with low education and married people. There was overlap between GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and uninvestigated dyspepsia (UD). CONCLUSION: According to our finding although the prevalence of GERD in our population is less than other studies, this prevalence is increasing in recent years. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Pourhoseingholi,A., Pourhoseingholi,M.A., Moghimi-Dehkordi,B., Barzegar,F., Safaee,A., Vahedi,M., Dulaimi,D.A., Prabhakaran,S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4017448 Editors
An application in identifying high-risk populations in alternative tobacco product use utilizing logistic regression and CART: a heuristic comparison	2015	Department of Biostatistics, The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA. ylei@kumc.edu.; Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA. nnollen@kumc.edu.; Department o	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC public health Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Public Health Pub Date Free Form 9-Apr Volume 15 Issue Start Page 341 Other Pages 015-1582-z Notes LR: 20150501; GR: 1P60MD003422/MD/NIMHD NIH HHS/United States; JID: 100968562; OID: NLM: PMC4415362; 2014/08/11 [received]; 2015/02/24 [accepted]; 2015/04/09 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1471-2458; 1471-2458 Accession Number PMID: 25879872 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1186/s12889-015-1582-z [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25879872 Abstract BACKGROUND: Other forms of tobacco use are increasing in prevalence, yet most tobacco control efforts are aimed at cigarettes. In light of this, it is important to identify individuals who are using both cigarettes and alternative tobacco products (ATPs). Most previous studies have used regression models. We conducted a traditional logistic regression model and a classification and regression tree (CART) model to illustrate and discuss the added advantages of using CART in the setting of identifying high-risk subgroups of ATP users among cigarettes smokers. METHODS: The data were collected from an online cross-sectional survey administered by Survey Sampling International between July 5, 2012 and August 15, 2012. Eligible participants self-identified as current smokers, African American, White, or Latino (of any race), were English-speaking, and were at least 25 years old. The study sample included 2,376 participants and was divided into independent training and validation samples for a hold out validation. Logistic regression and CART models were used to examine the important predictors of cigarettes + ATP users. RESULTS: The logistic regression model identified nine important factors: gender, age, race, nicotine dependence, buying cigarettes or borrowing, whether the price of cigarettes influences the brand purchased, whether the participants set limits on cigarettes per day, alcohol use scores, and discrimination frequencies. The C-index of the logistic regression model was 0.74, indicating good discriminatory capability. The model performed well in the validation cohort also with good discrimination (c-index = 0.73) and excellent calibration (R-square = 0.96 in the calibration regression). The parsimonious CART model identified gender, age, alcohol use score, race, and discrimination frequencies to be the most important factors. It also revealed interesting partial interactions. The c-index is 0.70 for the training sample and 0.69 for the validation sample. The misclassification rate was 0.342 for the training sample and 0.346 for the validation sample. The CART model was easier to interpret and discovered target populations that possess clinical significance. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that the non-parametric CART model is parsimonious, potentially easier to interpret, and provides additional information in identifying the subgroups at high risk of ATP use among cigarette smokers. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Lei,Y., Nollen,N., Ahluwahlia,J.S., Yu,Q., Mayo,M.S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150409 PMCID PMC4415362 Editors
A novel real-time PCR assay for the specific identification and quantification of Weissella viridescens in blood sausages	2015	Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, University of Burgos, Pza. Misael Banuelos s/n, 09001, Burgos, Spain. Electronic address: emgomez@ubu.es.; Department of Advanced Materials, Nuclear Technology and Applied Nano/Biotechnology, University of Bur	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of food microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Food Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form 23-Dec Volume 215 Issue Start Page 16 Other Pages 24 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2015; JID: 8412849; 0 (DNA Primers); OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/05/17 [received]; 2015/08/04 [revised]; 2015/08/07 [accepted]; 2015/08/16 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1879-3460; 0168-1605 Accession Number PMID: 26318409 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2015.08.002 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26318409 Abstract Weissella viridescens has been identified as one of the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) responsible for the spoilage of "morcilla de Burgos". In order to identify and quantify this bacterium in "morcilla de Burgos", a new specific PCR procedure has been developed. The primers and Taqman probe were designed on the basis of a sequence from the gene recN. To confirm the specificity of the primers, 77 strains from the genera Carnobacterium, Enterococcus, Lactobacillus, Leuconostoc, Pediococcus, Streptococcus, Vagococcus and Weissella were tested by conventional PCR. The specificity of the primers and the correct functioning of the probe was confirmed by performing real-time PCR (qPCR) with 21 W. viridescens strains and 27 strains from other LAB genera. The levels of detection and quantification for the qPCR procedure proposed herein were determined for a pure culture of W. viridescens CECT 283(T) and for "morcilla de Burgos" artificially inoculated with this species. The primers were specific for W. viridescens, with only one product of 91 bp being observed for this species. Similarly, the qPCR reactions were found to be specific, amplifying at a mean CT of 15.0+/-0.4 only for W. viridescens strains. The limit of detection (LOD) and quantification (LOQ) for this procedure was established in 0.082 pg for genomic DNA from W. viridescens. With regard to the artificially inoculated "morcilla", the limit of quantification was established in 80 CFU/reaction and the limit of detection in 8 CFU/reaction. Consequently, the qPCR developed herein can be considered to be a good, fast, simple and accurate tool for the specific detection and quantification of W. viridescens in meat samples. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier B.V Data Source Authors Gomez-Rojo,E.M., Romero-Santacreu,L., Jaime,I., Rovira,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150816 PMCID Editors
In vitro activity of xanthorrhizol against Candida glabrata, C. guilliermondii, and C. parapsilosis biofilms	2011	Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Medical mycology Periodical, Abbrev. Med.Mycol. Pub Date Free Form Jan Volume 49 Issue 1 Start Page 1 Other Pages 9 Notes LR: 20131213; JID: 9815835; 0 (Antifungal Agents); 0 (Phenols); 0 (Tetrazolium Salts); 0 (xanthorrhizol); 117038-70-7 (2,3-bis(2-methoxy-4-nitro-5-sulfophenyl)-5-((phenylamino)carbonyl)-2H-tetrazoliu m hydroxide); 2010/06/21 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1460-2709; 1369-3786 Accession Number PMID: 20560862 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.3109/13693786.2010.492482 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20560862 Abstract The formation of Candida biofilms has important clinical ramifications, because these biofilms exhibit increased resistance to conventional antifungal therapies. The aim of this study was to investigate the activity of xanthorrhizol on biofilms produced by non-C. albicans Candida (NCAC) species, including C. glabrata, C. guilliermondii, and C. parapsilosis. NCAC biofilms were generated in flat-bottom 96-well microtiter plates and quantified using the XTT (2, 3 - bis (2-methoxy-4-nitro-5-sulfophenyl)-5-[(phenyl amino) carbonyl]-2H-tetrazolium hydroxide) reduction assay. The NCAC biofilms at adherent, intermediate, and mature growth phases were treated with 0.5-512 mug/ml of xanthorrhizol for 24 h. The ranges of sessile minimum inhibitory concentrations (SMICs) of xanthorrhizol against C. glabrata, C. guilliermondii, and C. parapsilosis biofilms were 8-32 mug/ml, 8-16 mug/ml, and 8-64 mug/ml, respectively. Xanthorrhizol affected cell density that had an indirect effect on the biofilm OD(490). The compound eradicated the viable cells of the C. glabrata and C. parapsilosis biofilms at the adherent growth phase at 16 mug/ml and that of C. guilliermondii at 8 mug/ml. Treatment with 128 mug/ml of xanthorrhizol reduced the OD(490) of C. glabrata, C. guilliermondii, and C. parapsilosis biofilms at the mature growth phase by 77.8%, 88.5%, and 64.5%, respectively. These results indicate that xanthorrhizol exhibits potent activity against NCAC biofilms in vitro. Therefore, xanthorrhizol has potential therapeutic value in treating biofilm-associated NCAC infections and should be further evaluated in vivo. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Rukayadi,Y., Han,S., Yong,D., Hwang,J.K. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20100621 PMCID Editors
Isolation and characterization of lactic acid bacteria from Yan-dong-gua (fermented wax gourd), a traditional fermented food in Taiwan	2009	Department of Biotechnology, Ming Chuan University, No. 5 De-Ming Road, Gui-Shan Township, Taoyuan County 333, Taiwan.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of bioscience and bioengineering Periodical, Abbrev. J.Biosci.Bioeng. Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 108 Issue 6 Start Page 484 Other Pages 487 Notes LR: 20131121; GENBANK/AB469382; GENBANK/AB469383; GENBANK/AB469384; GENBANK/AB469385; GENBANK/AB469386; GENBANK/AB469387; GENBANK/AB469388; GENBANK/AB469389; GENBANK/AB469390; GENBANK/AB469391; GENBANK/AB469392; GENBANK/AB469393; GENBANK/AB469394; GENBANK Place of Publication Japan ISSN/ISBN 1347-4421; 1347-4421 Accession Number PMID: 19914580 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.jbiosc.2009.06.009 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19914580 Abstract Yan-dong-gua (fermented wax gourd; a traditional fermented food in Taiwan) samples were collected at five time intervals from a fixed fermenting bucket. Eighty-five cultures of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were isolated from Yan-dong-gua samples, and the isolates were divided into classes by phenotype and then groups by restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis and sequencing of 16S ribosomal DNA. Phenotypic and biochemical characteristics identified two bacterial groups (A and B) and showed that the majority of the isolates were heterofermentative LAB. Weissella cibaria was the major LAB found during the initial fermentation of yan-dong-gua. However, it was mostly replaced by W. paramesenteroides after 5 days of fermentation. All isolated LAB were able to grow in MRS broth containing 6% NaCl. Furthermore, the antibacterial activities of the isolates were determined, and five of the isolates showed inhibitory activities against the indicator strain Lactobacillus sakei subsp. sakei JCM 1157(T). These results suggest that W. cibaria and W. paramesenteroides are the main LAB present during the fermentation of yan-dong-gua. This is the first report describing the distribution and varieties of LAB that exist in the yan-dong-gua fermentation process. Descriptors Antibiosis/genetics, Bacteria/classification/genetics/isolation & purification, Biodiversity, Cucurbitaceae/microbiology, DNA, Bacterial/genetics, DNA, Ribosomal/analysis/chemistry, Fermentation/genetics, Food Handling, Food Microbiology, Food Preservation, Lactic Acid/metabolism, Lactobacillales/classification/genetics/isolation & purification, Microbial Viability/genetics, Molecular Sequence Data, Phenotype, Phylogeny, RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics, Sequence Analysis, DNA, Taiwan Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Lan,W. T., Chen,Y. S., Yanagida,F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20090722 PMCID Editors
Diversity of lactic acid bacteria associated with fresh coffee cherries in Taiwan	2014	Department of Biotechnology, Ming Chuan University, No. 5 De-Ming Road, Gui-Shan Township, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Current microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Curr.Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 68 Issue 4 Start Page 440 Other Pages 447 Notes JID: 7808448; 0 (Coffee); 0 (DNA, Bacterial); 0 (RNA, Ribosomal, 16S); 2013/08/06 [received]; 2013/10/13 [accepted]; 2013/12/01 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1432-0991; 0343-8651 Accession Number PMID: 24292770 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1007/s00284-013-0495-2 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24292770 Abstract A total of 102 lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were isolated from three different coffee farms in Taiwan. These isolates were classified and identified by the restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis and sequencing of 16S ribosomal DNA. Heterofermentative Leuconostoc, and Weissella species were the most common LAB found in two farms located at an approximate altitude of 800 m. Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis was the most common LAB found in the remaining farm was located at an approximate altitude of 1,200 m. It is therefore suggested that the altitude and climate may affect the distribution of LAB. On the basis of phylogenetic analysis, two strains included in the genera Enterococcus were considered as two potential novel species or subspecies. In addition, a total of 34 isolates showed the antifungal activity against Aspergillus flavus. Moreover, seven Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis strains and one Enterococcus faecalis strain were found to have bacteriocin-like inhibitory substance-producing capability. These results suggest that various LAB are associated with fresh coffee cherries in Taiwan. Some of the isolates found in this study showed potential as antifungal agents. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Leong,K.H., Chen,Y.S., Pan,S.F., Chen,J.J., Wu,H.C., Chang,Y.C., Yanagida,F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20131201 PMCID Editors
Isolation and characterisation of lactic acid bacteria from yan-jiang (fermented ginger), a traditional fermented food in Taiwan	2011	Department of Biotechnology, Ming Chuan University, No. 5 De-Ming Road, Gui-Shan, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of the science of food and agriculture Periodical, Abbrev. J.Sci.Food Agric. Pub Date Free Form 15-Aug Volume 91 Issue 10 Start Page 1746 Other Pages 1750 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2011; JID: 0376334; 0 (Anti-Bacterial Agents); 0 (DNA, Ribosomal); 0 (Plant Preparations); 0 (RNA, Ribosomal, 16S); 2010/11/02 [received]; 2011/01/06 [revised]; 2011/02/02 [accepted]; 2011/03/28 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1097-0010; 0022-5142 Accession Number PMID: 21445893 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1002/jsfa.4364 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21445893 Abstract BACKGROUND: Yan-jiang (fermented ginger) is a popular traditional fermented food in Taiwan. The lactic acid bacteria (LAB) microflora in yan-jiang has not been studied in detail. In this study, LAB from yan-jiang were isolated, characterised and identified. RESULTS: A total of 176 LAB were isolated; 160 cultures were isolated from yan-jiang samples and 16 cultures were isolated from raw ginger. These isolates were characterised phenotypically and then divided into nine groups (A to I) by restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis and sequencing of 16S ribosomal DNA. Lactobacillus sakei and Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis were the major LAB found in the initial 2 days of fermentation without pickled plums; these species were mostly replaced by Weissella cibaria and L. plantarum after 3 days of fermentation. In the fermentation bucket with added pickled plums, W. cibaria was the most abundant LAB found during fermentation. The antibacterial activities of the isolates were determined. Twenty-four Lc. lactis subsp. lactis and 19 W. cibaria strains showed inhibitory activity against the indicator strain L. sakei JCM 1157(T) . CONCLUSION: Results demonstrate that various LAB species were more numerous when fermentation was carried out without pickled plums. LAB also had effects on the aroma and flavour of yan-jiang. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Society of Chemical Industry Data Source Authors Chang,C.H., Chen,Y.S., Yanagida,F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110328 PMCID Editors
Isolation and characterisation of lactic acid bacteria from jiang-gua (fermented cucumbers), a traditional fermented food in Taiwan	2012	Department of Biotechnology, Ming Chuan University, No. 5 De-Ming Road, Gui-Shan, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan. yisheng@mail.mcu.edu.tw	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of the science of food and agriculture Periodical, Abbrev. J.Sci.Food Agric. Pub Date Free Form 15-Aug Volume 92 Issue 10 Start Page 2069 Other Pages 2075 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2012; JID: 0376334; 0 (RNA, Ribosomal, 16S); 2011/06/20 [received]; 2011/11/26 [revised]; 2011/12/04 [accepted]; 2012/01/23 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1097-0010; 0022-5142 Accession Number PMID: 22271629 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1002/jsfa.5583 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22271629 Abstract BACKGROUND: Jiang-gua (fermented cucumbers) is a popular traditional fermented food in Taiwan. The microflora of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in jiang-gua have not been investigated in detail. In this study, LAB from jiang-gua were isolated, characterised and identified. RESULTS: A total of 103 LAB were isolated; 70 cultures were isolated from jiang-gua samples and 33 cultures were isolated from its raw substrate, cucumber. These isolates were mainly characterised phenotypically and then divided into seven groups (A-G) by restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis and sequencing of 16S ribosomal DNA. The isolates were identified as Enterococcus casseliflavus, Leuconostoc lactis, Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Lactobacillus pentosus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus paraplantarum, Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis, Weissella cibaria and Weissella hellenica. The antibacterial activities of the isolates were determined and 11 Lc. lactis subsp. lactis strains showed inhibitory activity against the indicator strain Lactobacillus sakei JCM 1157(T) . CONCLUSION: Heterofermentative W. cibaria and Leu. lactis were the major LAB found in jiang-gua samples without soy sauce. In soy sauce-added samples, homofermentative L. pentosus and L. plantarum were the most abundant LAB. In addition, the results also suggested that HhaI and RsaI restriction enzymes could be applied to distinguish W. hellenica and Weissella paramesenteroides. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Society of Chemical Industry Data Source Authors Chen,Y.S., Wu,H.C., Lo,H.Y., Lin,W.C., Hsu,W.H., Lin,C.W., Lin,P.Y., Yanagida,F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120123 PMCID Editors
Diversity of lactic acid bacteria in sian-sianzih (fermented clams), a traditional fermented food in Taiwan	2012	Department of Biotechnology, Ming Chuan University, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan. yisheng@mail.mcu.edu.tw	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of the science of food and agriculture Periodical, Abbrev. J.Sci.Food Agric. Pub Date Free Form 30-Jan Volume 92 Issue 2 Start Page 321 Other Pages 327 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2011; JID: 0376334; 33X04XA5AT (Lactic Acid); 451W47IQ8X (Sodium Chloride); 2011/04/07 [received]; 2011/06/07 [revised]; 2011/06/23 [accepted]; 2011/07/28 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1097-0010; 0022-5142 Accession Number PMID: 21800326 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1002/jsfa.4578 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21800326 Abstract BACKGROUND: Sian-sianzih (fermented clams) is a popular traditional fermented food in Taiwan. The lactic acid bacteria (LAB) microflora in sian-sianzih have not been studied in detail. In this study, LAB from sian-sianzih were isolated, characterized and identified. RESULTS: A total of 186 cultures of LAB were isolated from seven sian-sianzih samples and 29 cultures were isolated from its main raw substrate: clams. The identification results revealed up to 11 distinct bacterial species belonging to five genera in sian-sianzih, and three species belonging to two genera in clams. The most common bacterial genera in sian-sianzih were Lactobacillus and Weissella, followed by Leuconostoc, Pediococcus and Lactococcus. A regional similarity in LAB, with differences in diversity, was observed in the current study. On the other hand, Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis was the most common species found in raw clam samples. The results also suggested that greater LAB diversity could be observed in wild clams than in cultured ones. Furthermore, antibacterial activities of the isolates were determined, and one Weisella hellenica strain showed inhibitory activity against the indicator strain Lactobacilluas sakei JCM 1157(T) . A sensory assessment of seven sian-sianzih samples was also performed and the results indicated that diversity of LAB has a great effect on its aroma and taste formation. CONCLUSION: The results demonstrate that various LAB species are distributed in sian-sianzih and have a great effect on the flavor of sian-sianzih. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Society of Chemical Industry Data Source Authors Chen,Y.S., Wu,H.C., Li,Y.H., Leong,K.H., Pua,X.H., Weng,M.K., Yanagida,F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110728 PMCID Editors

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