In recent decades, scarcity of available resources, population growth and the widening in
the consumption of processed foods and of animal origin have made the current food system …

Weissella strains have been the subject of much research over the last 5 years because of
the genus' technological and probiotic potential. Certain strains have attracted the attention …

Globally, legumes are vital constituents of diet and perform critical roles in maintaining well-
being owing to the dense nutritional contents and functional properties of their seeds. While …

Common beans are an inexpensive source of high‐quality food ingredients. They are rich in
proteins, slowly digestible starch, fiber, phenolic compounds, and other bioactive molecules …

Oxidative stress and inflammation play a key role in diverse pathological conditions such as
cancer and metabolic disorders. The objective of this study was to determine the antioxidant …

Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are a class of multifunctional enzymatic antioxidants that
play a significant role in several aspects of plant physiology, including growth, development …

In mammals, sexual hormones such as estrogens play an essential role in maintaining brain
homeostasis and function. Estrogen deficit in the brain induces many undesirable symptoms …

Phenolic compounds present in common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) have been reported
to possess antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and ultraviolet radiation (UVR) protective …

Legumes and pulses are nutrient-dense foods providing a good source of protein, complex
carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds. To breed a new lineage …

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) has been proposed to provide cardio-protective properties
through the functionality of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant enzymatic machinery. Within …