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Study on bioavailability of Fe-enriched wheat varieties using an in vitro digestion/Caco-2 cell model

author(s) Zhang, Y.. - Zhang, M.. - Lei, J.. - Huang, C.
from UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
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Lei, J.; Huang, C.; Zhang, Y.; Zhang, M. Study on bioavailability of Fe-enriched wheat varieties using an in vitro digestion/Caco-2 cell model. Journal of Hygiene Research (2009) 38 (2) 166-169. (in Chinese)

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To select the most promising Fe-enriched wheat varieties by studying Fe bioavailability from several wheat variety flours so as to provide scientific evidence for further human trials and nutrition targets in wheat breeding. METHODS: The Fe bioavailability among 10 Fe-enriched wheat flours was assessed using an in vitro/Caco-2 cell culture model. Caco-2 cell ferritin formation was measured as an indicator of Fe utilized by human Caco-2 exposing to tested flour digests. RESULTS: Significant differences were detected in Fe bioavailability among 10 flour varieties, Zhongyou 9507 (from Anyang) and Jingdong 8 with 78% flour yield had the highest Fe bioavailability. CONCLUSION: The two most promising varieties, Zhongyou 9507 (from Anyang) and Jingdong 8 will be further evaluated in human trials to determine their efficacy

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