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Plant Sciences
Kaja Kupnik, Mateja Primozic, Zeljko Knez, Maja Leitgeb
Summary: Commercial products made from natural resources often contain additives to enhance their biological activities. A comparative study on the antimicrobial properties of aloe and its commercial products showed that natural samples exhibited antimicrobial activity against a variety of microorganisms. Fresh juice and gel of Aloe arborescens showed particularly good antimicrobial efficacy on tested microorganisms, suggesting potential for use in medicine, cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical industries.
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Veterinary Sciences
B. Quaye, O. Opoku, V. Benante, B. Adjei-Mensah, M. A. Amankrah, B. Ampadu, E. Awenkanab, C. C. Atuahene
Summary: Aloe vera gel extract can replace antibiotics in broiler chickens, improving growth performance and carcass traits, as well as positively affecting haemato-biochemical parameters.
VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Francesca Comas-Serra, Paula Estrada, Rafael Minjares-Fuentes, Antoni Femenia
Summary: This study evaluated the content and degree of acetylation (DA) of acemannan in 15 different commercial beverages containing Aloe vera. Flavoured beverages had low levels of acemannan and were fully deacetylated in most cases, likely due to the addition of fruit juices. Unflavoured beverages had variable levels of acemannan, with some samples containing very low amounts. Legislation regarding Aloe vera products is limited, leaving consumers uncertain about the true properties of the products they purchase.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kajal Sharma, Mehak Munjal, Raj Kishore Sharma, Meenakshi Sharma
Summary: This research develops herbal antimicrobial films using thymol, chitosan, and Aloe vera to address the issue of bacterial colonization and delayed wound healing. The films exhibited high encapsulation efficiency and physical stability. The encapsulation of thymol in the chitosan-Aloe vera matrix increased water intrusion and showed potential antimicrobial activity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Agricultural Engineering
Anjali Singh, Kirti Verma, Devendra Kumar, Nilofer, Nikil Bhashkar Lothe, Anuj Kumar, Archana Chaudhary, Parminder Kaur, Kushal Pal Singh, Anil Kumar Singh, Rakesh Kumar, T. M. Anandakumar, Saudan Singh
Summary: Research shows that in the subtropical region of North India, providing irrigation with 20% available soil moisture and planting 60-day-old offsets in raised bed planting method is the appropriate treatment combination for higher yield, water productivity, and monetary returns in aloe vera cultivation.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hossein Baniasadi, Rubina Ajdary, Jon Trifol, Orlando J. Rojas, Jukka Seppala
Summary: The cellulose nanofibrils reinforced aloe vera bio-hydrogels developed through DIW technique exhibited excellent viscoelastic properties and wet stability, making them promising for biomedical applications.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mbarga M. J. Arsene, Podoprigora I. Viktorovna, Goriainov V. Sergei, Fadi Hajjar, Yashina N. Vyacheslavovna, Zhigunova A. Vladimirovna, Vasilyeva E. Aleksandrovna, Senyagin A. Nikolayevich, Nadezhda Sachivkina
Summary: In this study, the phytochemical composition of Aloe vera extract was investigated, and its antibacterial and antibiofilm formation activity were evaluated. The results showed that Aloe vera has significant antibacterial activity against resistant bacteria and has the potential to inhibit biofilm formation.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Mariana Chelu, Monica Popa, Emma Adriana Ozon, Jeanina Pandele Cusu, Mihai Anastasescu, Vasile Adrian Surdu, Jose Calderon Moreno, Adina Magdalena Musuc
Summary: The present research focuses on studying the properties of hydrogels made from allantoin, xanthan gum, salicylic acid, and different concentrations of Aloe vera. The evaluation included thermal behavior, chemical structure, morphology, and pharmacotechnical properties of the hydrogels. Results showed that the addition of Aloe vera led to interactions with the hydrogel matrix, and a formulation with 10% Aloe vera concentration was found suitable for biomedical applications.
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Environmental Sciences
Zhenlu Wang, Lanfen Fan, Jun Wang, Shaolin Xie, Chaonan Zhang, Jiang Zhou, Li Zhang, Guohuan Xu, Jixing Zou
Summary: Exposure to different concentrations of microplastics had varying effects on the survival, immune-related gene expression, and microbial response of shrimp. Low concentrations did not cause immune defense responses or death but affected the bacterial composition balance, while high concentrations induced immune responses, microbial changes, and even death. These findings contribute to our understanding of the impacts of microplastics on aquatic organisms.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Shimaa A. Amer, Ghadeer A. Attia, Abed Alsalam Aljahmany, Aya K. Mohamed, Amer Al Ali, Ahmed Gouda, Gehan N. Alagmy, Hend M. Megahed, Taisir Saber, Mahmoud Farahat
Summary: The experiment concluded that the optimal level for dietary supplementation of 1,3-beta-glucan is 120 mg kg(-1), which can improve the intestinal histology and immune status of broiler chickens. Additionally, it has a hypolipidemic effect and enhances the hormonal profile of the birds without affecting their growth rate.
Article
Plant Sciences
Spoorthy N. Babu, S. Govindarajan, Ayesha Noor
Summary: This study investigated the mechanisms of action of Aloe vera and its constituents in alleviating diabetes in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats using a proteomics approach. Results showed that Aloe vera extract alleviated diabetes through various pathways, while the carbohydrate fraction acted through an antioxidative mechanism and glucose uptake, and the polypeptide fraction restored intestinal permeability by reducing zonulin levels to alleviate diabetes.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Mayra Gonzalez-Delgado, Rafael Minjares-Fuentes, Maria Mota-Ituarte, Aurelio Pedroza-Sandoval, Francesca Comas-Serra, Jesus Josafath Quezada-Rivera, Angeles Saenz-Esqueda, Antoni Femenia
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of joint water and salinity stresses on the bioactive compounds and functional properties of Aloe vera gel. The results showed that water + salinity stress had a negative impact on the plants' development, but significantly increased the total dry matter content. Furthermore, it caused changes in the bioactive compounds and functional properties, suggesting that water + salinity stress can increase the content of bioactive compounds and improve their functional properties in Aloe vera gel.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Anil Tevfik Kocer, Azime Erarslan, Didem Ozcimen
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the pyrolytic behavior of Aloe vera leaf waste, determine the pyrolysis kinetic parameters and characterize the biochar obtained. The results showed that the pyrolysis of Aloe vera waste occurred in three stages, with approximately 65% of the mass removed. Based on the kinetic and characterization results, it was found that Aloe vera leaf wastes are a suitable source for biochar production and the obtained biochar can be used in various applications such as adsorption, agriculture and combustion.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Mamta Kumari, Rajendar P. Gupta, Preeti Bagri, Renu Singh
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate an ecologically safe alternative, Aloe vera leaf gel extract, to combat Escherichia coli infection in poultry farming. The results showed that the extract enhanced antioxidant activities and cellular immune responses in infected broiler chicks, effectively combating the infection.
VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOPATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Haiyan Ma, Saisai Liang, Hanyue Wu, Caiyun Du, Zhouzheng Ren, Xiaojun Yang, Xin Yang
Summary: The study investigated the effects of in ovo feeding and dietary addition of oils on growth, development, and immune function of broiler chickens. Results showed that in ovo feeding of linseed oil decreased feed intake and improved immune function, while dietary addition of linseed oil increased final body weight. The study suggests that linseed oil may have potential mechanisms for regulating immune function and growth performance in broiler chickens.