Methane-producing Molecule Can Also Repair DNA Jul 4, 2009
These photolyases in turn require cofactor FAD aka vitamin B2 to accomplish this function. It has long been suspected that these crucial enzymes require yet another cofactor to provide the energy that DNA repair requires. (Science Daily)
ABCs of Nutrition: Vitamin B2 Riboflavin Apr 8, 2009
ABCs of Nutrition: Vitamin B2 Riboflavin : La Crosse Tribune ... ABCs of Nutrition: Vitamin B2 Riboflavin. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Understanding Vitamins Apr 6, 2009
Discover what vitamins do and how they can help you. For many, a multivitamin is part of a daily routine. (Suite101.com)
Light-emitting nanotube efficiency boosted Mar 10, 2009
One solution discovered by the team was a self-assembling material that displaces oxygen from the surface of the nanotubes, replacing it with a protective riboflavin-like (vitamin B2 derivative) coating that prevents further oxidation. "We have created a way to effectively take out the oxygen," said Papadimitrakopoulos. (EETimes)
UConn chemists find secret to increasing luminescence efficiency of carbon nanotubes Mar 7, 2009
e. carbon nanotube) but is rather formed by a chemical "sleeve" comprised of a synthetic derivative of flavin (an analog of vitamin B2) that adsorbs and self organizes onto a conformal tube ... Last year, Papadimitrakopoulos and Sang-Young Ju, along with other UConn researchers, patented a way to isolate certain carbon nanotubes from others by seamlessly wrapping a form of vitamin B2 around the nanotubes ... This provides an enormous repertoire for nanotube use in advanced fiber optics... (EurekAlert!)
Binding of PFOS to serum albumin and DNA: insight into themolecular toxicity of perfluorochemicals Feb 25, 2009
2 mmol/l PFOS reduces the binding ratio of Vitamin B2 to SA by more than 30 ... The non-covalent interactions of PFOS with SA and DNA alter their secondary conformations, with the physiological function of SA to transport Vitamin B2 being inhibited consequently. (BioMed Central)
Say cheese, and enjoy a dairy meal Nov 1, 2007
(Vitamin B2) for converting. food into energy. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Kefir: Its History and Benefits Aug 30, 2007
Some of the more prominent of these are calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B2, and B12, vitamin K, A and D. An essential amino acid found in kefir called tryptophan has been found to have a relaxing effect on the nervous system. Kefir for the Future. (Suite101.com)
E211 Revealed: Evidence highlights new fear over drinks additiv May 30, 2007
Some additives are just innocuous everyday things such as E601 (vitamin B2) and E901 (beeswax), but others have properties that alarm university professors. Perhaps the most controversial are the "azo dyes", a series of vivid yellow and orange colourings that give a lurid colour to fruit squash, fizzy drinks, sweets, jelly, cakes and other foods often eaten by children. (Belfast Telegraph)
Where can tastiest milk be found? In the dark May 10, 2007
While the oxidation has little effect on milks nutritional value and is not related to bacteria, fluorescent light does inactivate riboflavin (vitamin B2) and ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Whole milk suffers the least because it has a high level of fat which blocks out the damaging wavelengths. (MSNBC -- Health)
Biologists Solve Vitamin Puzzle Mar 26, 2007
Solving a mystery that has puzzled scientists for decades, MIT and Harvard researchers have discovered the final piece of the synthesis pathway of vitamin B12--the only vitamin synthesized exclusively by microorganisms. This is a ribbon diagram of the enzyme BluB, which MIT researchers have shown catalyzes the formation of DMB, a fragment of vitamin B12. (Science Daily)
Spicy Quinoa Salad Mar 21, 2007
It is an excellent source of magnesium, manganese and protein aswell as possessing healthy levels of vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin E and fibre. It also provides us with the minerals iron, zinc, copper and phosphorous. (Suite101.com)
Getting ahead of migraines takes a plan Feb 8, 2007
" Soon to be married, Darcy Stewart, 37, of Allenport, keeps a diary of her headaches and includes a record of things that trigger them, their severity and the medications she takes. Among her triggers are flickering electric lights. The active migraine sufferer's brain can't filter out the confusing signal, Dr. Bennett said. Keep healthy habits Managing a migraine also means taking care of yourself, Dr. Kaniecki said: Getting exercise, watching caffeine intake, drinking enough water,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Control on school meals takes effect Jan 19, 2007
The list of nutrients mentioned in the bill includes protein, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, calcium and iron. Also, there should be an equal distribution of the three energy-sources, which are carbohydrates (55-70 percent); protein (7-20 percent); and fat (15-30 percent). (Korea Herald, Korea)
