Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
James C. Dykstra, Jelle van Oort, Ali Tafazoli Yazdi, Eric Vossen, Constantinos Patinios, John van der Oost, Diana Z. Sousa, Serve W. M. Kengen
Summary: This study demonstrates for the first time the feasibility of autotrophic short chain ester production from C1 carbon feedstocks using engineered microorganisms, and provides insights for future optimization of this approach.
MICROBIAL CELL FACTORIES
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Andreas Schurmann, Claudio Cruzer, Veronika Duss, Robin Kampf, Thomi Preiswerk, Hans-Joachim Huebschmann
Summary: Generic extraction methods for multi-compound pesticide analysis in food are widely used. However, direct injection to gas chromatography can be affected by coextracted matrix, so clean-up methods are needed. Automated clean-up using micro-solid-phase extraction has advantages in the analysis of pesticides and other contaminants.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mathiyazhagan Narayanan, A. Chanthini, Natarajan Devarajan, Mythili Saravanan, Amal Sabour, Maha Alshiekheid, Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi, Kathirvel Brindhadevi
Summary: The study evaluated the phytochemical profile, antibacterial, and antioxidant activity of Cymodocea serrulata extract. The ethyl acetate extract showed considerable antibacterial activity and significant free radicals scavenging activity. GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of 14 major components, most of which were identified as pharmaceutically valuable components. These findings suggest that the ethyl acetate extract of C. serrulata has pharmaceutical value.
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Mateusz Kacper Wozniak, Laura Banaszkiewicz, Justyna Aszyk, Marek Wiergowski, Iwona Janczewska, Jolanta Wierzba, Agata Kot-Wasik, Marek Biziuk
Summary: This study developed a method for the simultaneous extraction of FAEEs, EtG, and EtS from one meconium aliquot, demonstrating sensitivity, accuracy, efficiency, and the potential for reduced organic solvent usage compared to existing methods.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Claudine Corbion, Juliette Smith-Ravin, Odile Marcelin, Jalloul Bouajila
Summary: Among the family of sugarcane spirits, those made from juice are diverse and often produced in a traditional way. This review aims to present the main characteristics and production process of sugarcane juice spirits (SCJSs) worldwide, as well as their chemical compositions and sensory description.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xu Hu, Kok Hoong Wong, Nai Yeen Gavin Lai, Haibin Yu, Juan Li
Summary: In this study, a novel flame retardant HELCP was synthesized and used to modify the performance of PLA. The addition of a small amount of HELCP significantly improved the flame retardancy of PLA without affecting its mechanical properties and transparency. The different components of HELCP played different roles in flame retardance and improving the compatibility between PLA and HELCP.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Kanako Yamada, Shogo Kumagai, Toshikazu Shiratori, Tomohito Kameda, Yuko Saito, Atsushi Watanabe, Chuichi Watanabe, Norio Teramae, Toshiaki Yoshioka
Summary: In this study, deteriorated EVA samples under UV irradiation were characterized using various analytical techniques, such as Py-GC/MS and UV/Py-GC/MS, to investigate the degradation behavior. The findings revealed the release of various gases during UV irradiation and identified specific ketone and lactone structures in the deteriorated EVA. The combined usage of UV irradiation and Py-GC/MS was established as a promising method to investigate the UV deterioration behavior in detail.
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaoling Zheng, Wusheng Fu, Kuicheng Zheng, Bo Gao, Lishan Lin, Wenjing Liu, Zhong Lin, Qinmei Fang
Summary: This study established critical improvements for simultaneous determination of 2-MCPDE, 3-MCPDE, and GE, with optimized parameters and validated results in vegetable oil samples. The method showed good detection limits, recoveries, and accuracy, as evaluated through proficiency testing.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Clara Mariana Goncalves Lima, Paula Benoso, Milena Dutra Pierezan, Renata Ferreira Santana, Guilherme de Souza Hassemer, Roney Alves da Rocha, Flavia Michelon Dalla Nora, Silvani Verruck, Daniela Caetano, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: This study discusses the analysis methods of chemical compounds in sugarcane spirit and their impact on product properties. Sugarcane spirit producers face challenges of quality loss and lack of standardization. The use of modern chemometric and artificial intelligence tools for data processing and the application of computer vision in identifying fraud and non-compliance are also discussed.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ibrahim Atemni, Hanane Touijer, Kaoutar Hjouji, Sara Tlemcani, Tarik Ainane, Mustapha Taleb, Zakia Rais
Summary: Pelargonium graveolens is an economically important plant, particularly in Morocco, and its essential oil is widely used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The application of bone meal improves the growth and essential oil content of P. graveolens, with the 4% treatment showing the best results.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lhucas M. S. Tenorio, Fabio R. M. Batista, Simone Monteiro
Summary: An algorithm was developed to determine different possibilities of distillation cuts in order to enhance productivity and improve the final quality of cachaca. The algorithm allowed the identification of numerous distilling cuts, resulting in products with different alcoholic grades and process yields. This study also proposed a non-traditional distilling cut which increased productivity by over 50% and ensured compliance with cachaca's legislation by considering the ratio of acetaldehyde and ethanol concentration.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Naihui Dong, Siyu Xue, Hui Guo, Kexin Xiong, Xinping Lin, Huipeng Liang, Chaofan Ji, Zhiguo Huang, Sufang Zhang
Summary: A novel ethyl carbamate hydrolase (ECH) with high specificity to EC was discovered, and immobilization was used to enhance its stability and tolerance. The study also found that immobilized ECH can effectively reduce the concentration of EC in liquor, with minimal impact on flavor substances.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sameh S. Elhady, Elsayed A. Ibrahim, Marwa S. Goda, Mohamed S. Nafie, Hanan Samir, Reem M. Diri, Abdulrahman M. Alahdal, Ama Kyeraa Thomford, Alaa El Gindy, Ghada M. Hadad, Jihan M. Badr, Reda F. A. Abdelhameed
Summary: Thonningia sanguinea Vahl, a widely used medicinal plant in African traditional medicine, was analyzed for its chemical composition and its potential as an adjuvant therapy in cancer treatments. Gas chromatography combined with tandem mass spectrometry was used to quantify the contents of several compounds in the plant extract, and molecular docking studies revealed the binding interactions of these compounds with the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). The results suggest that certain compounds in T. sanguinea have high binding affinities with EGFR and have the potential to be used in cancer treatments.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiaoyang Yu, Tingting Huang, Zhijiu Huang, Zhengyun Wu, Jingwei Che, Fengyang Qin, Wenxue Zhang
Summary: Commercial koji has become increasingly popular in Chinese Baijiu brewing. This study compared six commercially available koji and found variations in microbial communities. Saccharomyces was the dominant fungus associated with alcohol production, while Weissella, Bacillus, and Acinetobacter were the predominant bacterial groups. Levels of key components in Baijiu showed rapid increase during fermentation and substantial increase after distillation. Metagenomic analysis revealed the relationship between Saccharomyces from koji and the production of key components. This study contributes to the improvement and application of commercial koji.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Konstantina Kokoti, Ioanna S. Kosma, Panagiotis Tataridis, Anastasia V. Badeka, Michael G. Kontominas
Summary: The effect of different distillation techniques (fractional column distillation, copper alembic distillation, and home distillation) on the aroma profile of tsipouro, a Greek distilled spirit, was investigated. The volatile compounds in the distilled products were identified and semi-quantified using SPME-GC/MS. The FCD distillate had the highest concentration of volatile compounds, followed by HD and CAD. The concentrations of different volatile compounds were similar to other Greek and European distilled spirits. Ethanol and volatile compound content met the legal requirements, while methanol was present in low amounts below the legal limit in the CAD distillates.
EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Paula V. D. Spencer, Silvia H. Libardi, Fernanda F. G. Dias, Wellington da S. Oliveira, Ronaldo L. Thomasini, Helena T. Godoy, Daniel R. Cardoso, Stanislau Bogusz Junior
Summary: The essential oil from Brazilian Cymbopogon densiflorus flowers is mainly composed of compounds such as p-mentha-1(7),8-dien-2-ol and limonene, showing weak antioxidant activity and a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. It exhibited some efficacy against 7 out of the 10 tested pathogenic bacterial strains with the greatest inhibition observed with the Gram-negative bacterium Shigella sonnei.
JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL BEARING PLANTS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Luiz Felipe Placa, Pedro-Lucas S. Vital, Luiz Eduardo Gomes, Antonio Carlos Roveda Jr, Daniel Rodrigues Cardoso, Caue Alves Martins, Heberton Wender
Summary: This study investigates the performance of black TiO2 nanoparticles as photoanodes in photocatalytic fuel cells (PFCs). By controlling the illumination conditions and self-doping of the material, the black TiO2 photoanode exhibits superior methanol oxidation and O-2 reduction performance, with a higher power density compared to traditional TiO2. Additionally, the black TiO2 photoanode shows good stability under light irradiation and efficient energy conversion under flow conditions.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Banny S. B. Correia, Vinicius G. Ferreira, Priscila M. F. D. Piagge, Mariana B. Almeida, Nilson A. Assuncao, Joyce R. S. Raimundo, Fernando L. A. Fonseca, Emanuel Carrilho, Daniel R. Cardoso
Summary: This study used metabolomics to compare Covid-19 patients with a control group, revealing alterations in metabolite levels and identifying six metabolites that could potentially serve as prognostic markers for the disease. The metabolic changes observed suggest that SARS-CoV-2 infection disrupts the energetic system in the human body, supporting viral replication and correlating with the severity of clinical conditions in patients.
JOURNAL OF PROTEOME RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mian A. Ali, Graziela C. Sedenho, Jessica C. Pacheco, Rodrigo M. Iost, Asma Rahman, Ayaz Hassan, Daniel R. Cardoso, Roberto S. Gomes, Frank N. Crespilho
Summary: In this study, a membraneless and metal-free ethanol-O2 biofuel cell was developed, which operates efficiently with a redox-active quinone-based catalyst, providing renewable electricity at a lower cost.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Larissa Chirino de Almeida, Mirella Romanelli Vicente Bertolo, Daniel Rodrigues Cardoso, Stanislau Bogusz Jr
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of natural antioxidant extracts' (hop beta-acids extract) diet supplementation on the volatile compound profile of roasted chicken meat. The results showed that different concentrations of the supplement led to distinct volatile profiles in the meat. This study significantly contributes to the understanding of the impact of hop beta-acids supplementation on the aroma of chicken meat.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gabriel P. Bacil, Guilherme R. Romualdo, Priscila M. F. D. Piagge, Daniel R. Cardoso, Mathieu Vinken, Bruno Cogliati, Luis F. Barbisan
Summary: This study investigated the hepatic metabolomic profile in a hybrid model of NASH in mice and found that the strain-dependent hepatic metabolomic signature might be linked to the distinct underlying mechanisms of NASH.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Juliana F. da Silva, Aline T. do B. Morais, Willy G. Santos, Lilia M. Ahrne, Daniel R. Cardoso
Summary: Beta-lactoglobulin (beta-Lg) is a whey protein known for its allergenicity and resistance to digestion. UV-C light-induced cleavage of disulfide bonds in beta-Lg changes its secondary structure, reducing its resistance to pepsin digestion. The reduction of disulfide bonds occurs through direct electron transfer and reaction with a solvated electron. UV-C-treated beta-Lg showed increased gastric digestion index and production of bioactive peptides.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Caroline Ceribeli, Jeanette Otte, Markus Walkling-Ribeiro, Daniel Rodrigues Cardoso, Lilia M. Ahrne
Summary: This study found that high pressure processing and pulsed electric field processing can preserve the initial content of vitamin B12 in milk, while UV-C treatment caused a 10% loss. High pressure processing can effectively reduce the number of microorganisms, and pulsed electric field processing has minimal impact on the concentration of vitamin B12. These findings are of great importance for preserving vitamin B12 in milk.
INNOVATIVE FOOD SCIENCE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Aline Teixeira do Brasil Morais, Sinara T. B. Morais, Jessica F. Feitor, Willy Glen Santos, Lucas Gomes da Silva Catunda, Markus Walkling-Ribeiro, Lilia Ahrne, Daniel R. Cardoso
Summary: Caseins, the main proteins in milk, have a slow digestion rate due to their structure. Ultraviolet light irradiation (UV-C) can induce structural changes in casein and affect its allergenicity. Spectroscopic techniques revealed alterations in the micelle structure of casein after UV-C exposure. UV-C also led to changes in particle size distribution. However, UV-C did not impact peptide formation and transport in the Caco-2 cell model, although certain opioid peptides were affected. This study demonstrates that UV-C can be used to modify dairy products, promoting faster digestion and reducing allergenicity.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Caroline Ceribeli, Jeanette Otte, Daniel Rodrigues Cardoso, Lilia Maria Ahrne
Summary: Cow's milk, with approximately 0.54μg of B12/100g of milk, is an important source of B12 in our diets. However, there is limited research on the thermal degradation of B12 in milk. This study investigated the kinetics of this degradation and found that it follows a first-order kinetic reaction. The results suggest that the milk matrix may protect B12 from thermal degradation.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Jessica F. Feitor, Lais C. Brazaca, Amanda M. Lima, Vinicius G. Ferreira, Giulia Kassab, Vanderlei S. Bagnato, Emanuel Carrilho, Daniel R. Cardoso
Summary: Globalization has increased concerns about disease transmission and the need for efficient drug screening methods. Organ-on-a-chip technology has emerged as a viable alternative, simulating organ characteristics and predicting drug effects accurately. However, most devices still rely on materials from the micromachining industry, raising concerns about the environmental impact of plastic waste. This critical review discusses recent advances and scalability of organ-on-a-chip technology, as well as the importance of sustainability in research and production.
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Aline T. B. Morais, Sinara T. B. Morais, Jessica F. Feitor, Keila N. Cavalcante, Lucas G. S. Catunda, Markus Walkling-Ribeiro, Daniel R. Cardoso, Lilia M. Ahrne
Summary: The potential of pulsed electric field (PEF) to modify the structure of micellar casein isolate (MCI) was investigated. PEF treatment at room temperature unfolded the protein structure, making the cleavage points more accessible to enzymes, while PEF treatment at cold temperatures led to a reorganization in the micelle configuration. The increase in peptides generated from gastric digestion under PEF processing conditions suggests the potential of PEF to modify the properties of MCI.
INNOVATIVE FOOD SCIENCE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Keila N. Cavalcante, Jessica F. Feitor, Sinara T. B. Morais, Renata T. Nassu, Lilia M. Ahrne, Daniel R. Cardoso
Summary: This study compared the effects of UV-C light irradiation and low-temperature long-time (LTLT) pasteurization on protein structural changes, trypsin hydrolysis degree, peptide profile, and bioavailability of fi-lactoglobulin. UV-C treatment significantly increased the hydrolysis rate of fi-lactoglobulin, making protein cleavage sites more accessible. UV-C treatment also produced more peptides and a diverse peptide mass profile. Several bioactive peptides were found in the UV-C-treated fi-lactoglobulin hydrolysates, and some showed intermediate in vivo transport and absorption. UV-C photolysis may be useful for reducing allergenicity.
INTERNATIONAL DAIRY JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gabriel P. Bacil, Bruno Cogliati, Daniel R. Cardoso, Luis Fernando Barbisan, Guilherme R. Romualdo
Summary: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a chronic metabolic disease that affects about 25% of the global population and has become the leading cause of liver transplantation in the United States. Recent research suggests that NAFLD can progress to liver cirrhosis and contribute to hepatocellular carcinoma. Effective therapies for NAFLD are currently limited and new preventative strategies are urgently needed.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Willy G. Santos, Darya S. Budkina, Pedro F. G. M. da Costa, Daniel R. Cardoso, Alexander N. Tarnovsky, Malcolm D. E. Forbes
Summary: This study aims to construct a new type of photoswitchable photochromic material using specific microwave radiation to modulate the spin dynamics of radical pairs. The experiment shows that microwave radiation can deactivate the fully charge separated state in a switchable and reversible manner, recovering the initial color of the material.
MATERIALS ADVANCES
(2022)