A research group at the University of Burgos is carrying out studies on bioactive compounds with healthy properties, present in foods or in plant extracts. The aim of this study is to evaluate their antioxidant effects as well as their effects on biomarkers of diseases associated with oxidative stress (cardiovascular, cancer) through assays "in vitro", "ex vivo" with cell cultures and "in vivo" with animals of experimentation.
New and innovative aspects
The role of both oxidative stress and natural antioxidants against the damaging effect of foods and against the pathogenesis of various diseases has led to the development of methods for assessing total antioxidant capacity and biomarkers of oxidative stress "in vitro" and "in vivo".
Many epidemiological evidences associate the consumption of vegetables and fruits with a lower incidence of chronic diseases related to oxidative stress, such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, etc. This fact, together with an increasing consumers’ concern for keeping healthy has lead us to search for bioactive compounds obtained from foods. However, it is known that the health benefits of these compounds depend on the intake and bioavailability, which can vary greatly depending on factors such as the matrix, processing, interaction with other compounds, chemical structure, etc. Thus, is important studies conducing to the evaluation of bioactive compounds and of their health preventive effects.
Main advantages of its use
Specifications
Applications
This technology can be applied to design functional foods or for the revaluation a product with health claims. Applications for food and pharmaceutical industry.
Current development status
Research or Experimental
Desired business relationship
Technical Cooperation: adaptation to specific needs.
The aim of The Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) of the University of Burgos is to promote Innovation technology through the research results transfer and the connections between the University and the new needs and requirements of the society - we are the link between the University and the Industry. Contact person: José Manuel López (jmllopez@ubu.es)
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