SugarEvidence & Dosage
Fructose vs. glucose, added sugar, the metabolic fallout.
Evidence at a glance
- Total studies
- 142
- With abstract
- 29
- Meta / Systematic / RCT
- 0
- Highly cited
- 4
- Publication years
- 2012–2026
Sugar in the context of Methods
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Go to MethodsTop studies on Sugar
Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.
CRISPRi allows optimal temporal control of N-acetylglucosamine bioproduction by a dynamic coordination of glucose and xylose metabolism in Bacillus subtilis.
Metabolic engineering201840 influential citationsGlucose and xylose are the two most abundant sugars in renewable lignocellulose sources; however, typically they cannot be simultaneously utilized due to carbon catabolite repression. N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) is a typical nutraceutical…
Pathway engineering of Bacillus subtilis for microbial production of N-acetylglucosamine.
Metabolic engineering201326 influential citationsGlucosamine (GlcN) and its acetylated derivative, N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc), are widely used in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries. Currently, GlcN and GlcNAc are mainly produced by hydrolysis from crab and shrimp shells, which…
Optimization of glucose feeding approaches for enhanced glucosamine and N-acetylglucosamine production by an engineered Escherichia coli.
Journal of industrial microbiology & biotechnology20128 influential citationsIn this work, a recombinant Escherichia coli was constructed by overexpressing glucosamine (GlcN) synthase and GlcN-6-P N-acetyltransferase for highly efficient production of GlcN and N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc). For further enhancement…
Water Insecurity Is Associated with Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption in a Small-Scale Population in Lowland Bolivia Experiencing Lifestyle Changes
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics2026n=4552 influential citations<h4>Background</h4>Emerging evidence indicates water insecurity (WI) is detrimental to nutritional outcomes and dietary choices.<h4>Objective</h4>WI experiences were measured alongside market and traditional sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB)…
Multi-omics reveals gut microbiome- and metabolome-specific responses to sugar alcohols.
Food & function2026EThe impacts of sugar alcohols (SA) utilized as low-calorie sweeteners on the gut microbiome and metabolome remain undefined. Among six SAs tested, isomalt, erythritol, xylitol and sorbitol significantly lowered fasting serum insulin and…
A high-sugar diet-induced animal model for insulin resistance, oxidative stress, and diabetic nephropathy: insights into empagliflozin's therapeutic potential.
International urology and nephrology2026EExcessive sugar consumption has been implicated in the development of insulin resistance and diabetic nephropathy (DN). The present study aimed to establish a novel animal model of DN using a high-sugar diet (HSD) and evaluate the…
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Warning Labels and Taxes: Simulated Impacts When Considering Implementation
American Journal of Preventive Medicine2026<h4>Introduction</h4>Sugar-sweetened beverage warning label and excise tax policies hold promise for preventing Type 2 diabetes. Population-level impacts of sugar-sweetened beverage policies have been projected using simulation models, but…
High-sugar driven microbial dynamics in spontaneous fermentations of Lebanese cooked wines
International Journal of Food Microbiology2026Traditional Lebanese cooked wines are produced by boiling grapes to concentrate the must, creating an extreme environment marked by high sugar levels where fermentation occurs spontaneously. This study investigated the microbial dynamics…
PpZAT10 inhibits PpTST1 expression to regulate sugar accumulation in peach (Prunus persica) fruit
Plant Science2026Tonoplast sugar transporter (TST) is a critical gene that regulates the accumulation of soluble sugars in peach; however, its regulatory mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, we identified a C2H2 transcription factor, PpZAT10 using a…
Exploring the possible cause of different levels of RNA silencing against BNYVV in transgenic sugar beets: a comparative virus transcriptome study
Virology2026Sugar beet is one of the most economically important crops because of its high sucrose content. The worldwide production of this crop is severely threatened by Beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV). Developing resistant transgenic…
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