bioactive

British  

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈæktɪv /

adjective

1. (of a substance) having or producing an effect on living tissue

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bioactive Scientific  

/ bī′ō-ăk′tĭv /

1. Relating to a substance that has an effect on living tissue.

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Other Word Forms

• bioactivity noun

Example Sentences

"It is incredibly fascinating how the gut bacteria can produce bioactive signaling molecules that affect health," says Fredrik Bäckhed, Professor of molecular medicine at Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, and one of the leading authors of the study.

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"Our results indicate that certain intestinal bacteria can produce bioactive serotonin and thus play an important role in intestinal health and open new avenues for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders such as IBS," he says.

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"Of course, the biggest appeal to the public is the flavor, but our analyses have shown that it has a number of bioactive compounds that make it quite interesting from a nutritional and cosmetic point of view," says Felipe Sanchez Bragagnolo, the study's first author.

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In a landmark demonstration, the CiQUS team synthesized a bioactive compound directly from methane for the first time.

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It also assessed the nutrient and bioactive profile of pecans, including unsaturated fats, fiber and polyphenols, and identified gaps that should be addressed in future research.

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