Does hepatitis C virus enhance incidence of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?
Our results indicate that age, smoking and liver cirrhosis enhance the development of IPF in HCV positive patients.
Color characteristics-instrumental and sensory-in these kinds of meat products were enhanced by the addition of 2.5-3.0% of tomato paste, presenting results close to the non-reduced nitrite control. Similarly, antioxidant components of tomato paste or paprika reduced lipid oxidation. Nitrite reduction from 150 to 100 ppm could be achieved employing tomato paste as a natural pigment to improve color and texture.