Do suppression of the formation of biogenic amines in mackerel mince by microbial transglutaminase?
MTGase plays a role in maintaining the quality of mackerel mince during refrigerated storage. As a result of the present study, a new use for MTGase in the food industry is revealed. It will contribute especially in the field of development of products for consumers with allergic sensitivity.
Cardiac operation was associated with increased plasma levels of soluble adhesion molecules, a finding indicating endothelial activation or dysfunction. In contrast, in patients undergoing complex, long-lasting abdominal or lung operations, soluble adhesion molecules remained unchanged. Activation of proinflammatory cascades, ischemia/reperfusion phenomenon, and microcirculatory dysfunction appear to be the most likely reasons for this difference between groups. Whether modulation of adhesion molecules may influence organ function after cardiopulmonary bypass remains to be elucidated in further studies.