D-Mannose isomerases (D-MIases) are enzymes that play a crucial role in the conversion of D-fructose to D-mannose, a sugar with significant health benefits and applications in various industries.

Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the most common chronic kidney disease. Accumulation of glucose and metabolites activates resident macrophages in kidneys. Resident macrophages play diverse roles on ...

When I finally received a diagnosis of fructose intolerance after years of mysterious, debilitating symptoms, I thought the hard part was over. I imagined my life would improve now that I knew ...

Among the most common (and most often demonized): high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). This liquid sweetener is ubiquitous in our food system. Consumption of HFCS increased by a whopping 1,000 percent ...

Naturally occurring sugars include fructose in fruit and lactose in dairy. These sugars are generally considered "healthy." The foods that contain them also contain antioxidants, fiber ...

When you need a break from the hustle and bustle of Canada's biggest city, you can hop on a quick, 15-minute ferry ride to the Toronto Islands. Amidst the towering skyscrapers of the city's ...

Key Laboratory of Radiopharmaceuticals of Ministry of Education; NMPA (National Medical Products Administration) Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Radiopharmaceuticals; College of ...

Internalization of PLGA nanoparticles targeted (PLGA-FITC-PEG-Mannose loaded with PFCE) or untargeted (PLGA-FITC-PEG loaded with PFCE) nanoparticles was confirmed by confocal microscopy. Raw 264.7 ...

Objective Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are associated with hyperuricaemia and gout. Whether other important food sources of fructose-containing sugars share this association is unclear. Design To ...

Background The prevalence of hyperuricemia and gout has increased in recent decades. The role of dietary fructose in the development of these conditions remains unclear. Objective To conduct a ...