THE DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF EXPERIMENTS. By Oscar Kempthorne. New York, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 1952. 631 pp. $8.50. This book by a teacher of statistics (as well as a consultant for \"experimenters\") is a comprehensive study of the philosophical background for the statistical design of experiment. It is necessary to have some facility with algebraic notation and manipulation to be able to use the volume intelligently. The problems are presented from the theoretical point of view, without such practical examples as would be helpful for those not acquainted with mathematics. The mathematical justification for the techniques is given. As a somewhat advanced treatment of the design and analysis of experiments, this volume will be interesting and helpful for many who approach statistics theoretically as well as practically. With emphasis on the \"why,\" and with description given broadly, the author relates the subject matter to the general theory of statistics and to the general problem of experimental inference. MARGARET J. ROBERTSON

The Design and Analysis of Experiments

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Polyphenols: food sources and bioavailability

Polyphenols are secondary metabolites of plants and are generally involved in defense against ultraviolet radiation or aggression by pathogens. In the last decade, there has been much interest in the potential health benefits of dietary plant polyphenols as antioxidant. Epidemiological studies and associated meta-analyses strongly suggest that long term consumption of diets rich in plant polyphenols offer protection against development of cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis and neurodegenerative diseases. Here we present knowledge about the biological effects of plant polyphenols in the context of relevance to human health.

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Plant Polyphenols as Dietary Antioxidants in Human Health and Disease

Phenolics are broadly distributed in the plant kingdom and are the most abundant secondary metabolites of plants. Plant polyphenols have drawn increasing attention due to their potent antioxidant properties and their marked effects in the prevention of various oxidative stress associated diseases such as cancer. In the last few years, the identification and development of phenolic compounds or extracts from different plants has become a major area of health- and medical-related research. This review provides an updated and comprehensive overview on phenolic extraction, purification, analysis and quantification as well as their antioxidant properties. Furthermore, the anticancer effects of phenolics in-vitro and in-vivo animal models are viewed, including recent human intervention studies. Finally, possible mechanisms of action involving antioxidant and pro-oxidant activity as well as interference with cellular functions are discussed.

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Plant phenolics: extraction, analysis and their antioxidant and anticancer properties.

Phenolic compounds in plants and agri-industrial by-products: Antioxidant activity, occurrence, and potential uses

The gross chemical composition of Antarctic krill shell waste

Possible use of canola hulls as a source of natural anti-oxidants was explored. Cyclone canola hulls were extracted with methanol (30 to 80%, vol/vol) and acetone (30 to 80%, vol/vol). The free radical-scavenging activity of phenolic extracts so prepared was evaluated using the 2,2′-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonate) (ABTS) radical ion (ABTSo−), 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical, and chemiluminescence assays. The total content of phenolics in prepared extracts from canola hulls ranged from 15 to 136 mg sinapic acid equivalents per gram of extract. Higher levels of condensed tannins were detected in the acetone extracts than in the corresponding methanolic counterparts. Seventy and 80% (vol/vol) acetone extracts displayed markedly stronger antioxidant activity than any of the other extracts investigated. Statistically significant linear correlations were found between TEAC (Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity) values (expressed in mM of Trolox equivalents per gram of extract) and total pehnolics, TEAC and total condensed tannins (i.e., determined using the modified vanillin and pronthocyanidin assays), as well as TEAC and protein precipitation activity of phenolic extracts (i.e., measured using the dye-labeled assay). The antioxidant activities of extracts as determined by the ABTSo− radical ion assay correlated highly with those of the chemiluminescence and DPPH radical assays.

Radical scavenging activity of canola hull phenolics

Corrigendum to “Phenolics in cereals, fruits and vegetables: Occurrence, extraction and analysis” [J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal. 41 (2006) 1523–1542]

A Novel Processing Approach for Rapeseed and Mustard Seed-Removal of Undesirable Constituents by Methanol-Ammonia.

The functional properties of a globin protein isolated by an acid-acetone-salt treatment were studied. Results indicate that the product is a good source of lysine, leucine and valine; the limiting amino acids are methionine and isoleucine. Nitrogen solubility index, emulsifying activity, emulsifying capacity, foam stability and whippabillty of the globin product were evaluated. This protein has excellent foaming and emulsification properties. Its mayonnaise-type emulsions are stable over 8 wk of storage at 4°C. These results indicate the potential of this globin protein as a good emulsifying or foaming agent for incorporation into food formulations.

Marian Naczk

Papers

The gross chemical composition of Antarctic krill shell waste

Radical scavenging activity of canola hull phenolics

Corrigendum to “Phenolics in cereals, fruits and vegetables: Occurrence, extraction and analysis” [J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal. 41 (2006) 1523–1542]

A Novel Processing Approach for Rapeseed and Mustard Seed-Removal of Undesirable Constituents by Methanol-Ammonia.

Functional Properties of Blood Globin