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Chemistry, Applied
Kun Gao, Fengchao Zha, Zhongyu Yang, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen
Summary: The study investigates the impact of ultrasonic treatment on water-soluble pea protein, showing changes in secondary and tertiary structure, increased protein content and solubility, adverse effects on emulsification properties, and improved foaming stability.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Song Zhang, Mingchao Chi, Jilong Mo, Tao Liu, Yanhua Liu, Qiu Fu, Jinlong Wang, Bin Luo, Ying Qin, Shuangfei Wang, Shuangxi Nie
Summary: The study developed a bioinspired asymmetric amphiphilic surface that incorporates self-driven triboelectric adsorption for obtaining clean water from the atmosphere. By utilizing the spontaneous interfacial triboelectric charge and the droplet triboelectric nanogenerator, mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy, achieving a high efficiency in water collection.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lukas Rohland, Roman Kityk, Luka Smalinskaite, Matthias P. Mayer
Summary: The 70 kDa heat shock proteins (Hsp70s) are versatile molecular chaperones that assist in protein-folding processes. ATP and cochaperones induce structural rearrangements in Hsp70, with peptides causing larger changes and protein clients being more effective in stimulating ATP hydrolysis. The study provides insights into the mechanics, allostery, and dynamics of Hsp70 chaperones.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Brendan Miller, Su-Jeong Kim, Hemal H. Mehta, Kevin Cao, Hiroshi Kumagai, Neehar Thumaty, Naphada Leelaprachakul, Henry Jiao, Joan Vaughan, Jolene Diedrich, Alan Saghatelian, Thalida E. Arpawong, Eileen M. Crimmins, Nilufer Ertekin-Taner, Meral A. Tubi, Evan T. Hare, Meredith N. Braskie, Lea Decarie-Spain, Scott E. Kanoski, Francine Grodstein, David A. Bennett, Lu Zhao, Arthur W. Toga, Junxiang Wan, Kelvin Yen, Pinchas Cohen
Summary: Mitochondrial SNP rs2853499 is associated with Alzheimer's disease, neuroimaging, and transcriptomics. The study identifies a novel mitochondrial open reading frame called SHMOOSE, which encodes microproteins. Mass spectrometry detects unique SHMOOSE-derived peptide fragments in mitochondria, and cerebrospinal fluid SHMOOSE levels correlate with age, CSF tau, and brain white matter volume. Functional experiments demonstrate that SHMOOSE affects brain function, gene expression, and mitochondrial activity. These findings have significant implications for neurobiology, Alzheimer's disease, and microprotein research.
MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Zoya Huschtscha, Alexandra Parr, Judi Porter, Ricardo J. S. Costa
Summary: This study aimed to explore the link between age, physical activity, protein intake, and biological sex with skeletal muscle mass, strength, power, and physical capacity/performance in active older adults. Results indicated significant associations between age, protein intake, and muscle mass and strength, with only minor differences observed in terms of training volume and biological sex.
SPORTS MEDICINE-OPEN
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Narcis Pous, M. Dolors Balaguer, Paola Chiluiza-Ramos, Laura Rovira-Alsina, Lluis Baneras, Sebastia Puig
Summary: This study develops a sustainable bioelectrochemical platform for ammonium recovery and upgrading into protein-rich biomass. The results show that increasing current density can improve biomass production rate and ammonium removal rate. Adjusting the current density can also increase the yields of hydrogen and nitrogen. This study confirms the potential of the electro-microbial platform in recovering and transforming nitrogen nutrients, offering promising prospects for addressing nitrogen utilization challenges in conventional agro-systems.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Md Mahfuzur Rahman, Milagros P. Hojilla-Evangelista, Buddhi P. Lamsal
Summary: This study investigates the effects of high-power sonication on protein yield, molecular structure, and functional properties. The results show that the impact of sonication on protein extraction depends on the incubation duration and the nature of the substrate.
INNOVATIVE FOOD SCIENCE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kun Gao, Jiajia Rao, Bingcan Chen
Summary: In this study, the solubility of commercial pea protein isolate (PPI) was significantly improved through high intensity ultrasound treatment. The research provides unprecedented insights into the underlying mechanisms of how ultrasound improves protein solubility.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yi Ting Neo, Wen Yi Chia, Siew Shee Lim, Cheng Loong Ngan, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Kit Wayne Chew
Summary: The production and extraction of algal protein and the processing of functional food ingredients require the control of various parameters such as temperature, pH, intensity, and turbidity. Many researchers have explored the use of IoT and AI to improve biomass yield, microalgae identification, and classification. However, there is limited research on using IoT and AI in algal protein production and functional food processing. The implementation of smart systems that utilize the interconnectivity of IoT devices is crucial for real-time monitoring, remote control, quick response, prediction, and characterization.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Acoustics
G. Genaro Amador-Espejo, I. Irving Ruiz-Lopez, J. Paola Gibbens-Bandala, J. Raul Delgado-Macuil, Hector Ruiz-Espinosa
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of thermosonication on producing reduced fat cheese as an alternative to full-fat cheese. By selecting appropriate conditions for cheese making and minimizing fat content and treatment duration, low-fat cheeses were successfully prepared with promising results in terms of quality and sensory acceptability.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Filipe J. Teixeira, Catarina N. Matias, Joao Faleiro, Rita Giro, Joana Pires, Helena Figueiredo, Raquel Carvalhinho, Cristina P. Monteiro, Joana F. Reis, Maria J. Valamatos, Vitor H. Teixeira, Brad J. Schoenfeld
Summary: Supplementing with either a novel plant-based protein matrix or whey protein did not have any significant impact on body composition, strength, power, and endurance performance in high-level futsal players over 8 weeks. The study suggests that whey protein does not offer unique advantages over plant-based proteins in terms of muscle synthesis in the studied population. Additionally, additional protein supplementation does not affect body composition or performance in trained futsal players with a daily protein intake >1.6 g/kg BW.day(-1), regardless of the protein type/source.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junyang Liu, Lingyan Huang, Wenjie He, Xixi Cai, Yi Wang, Lihua Zhou, Yong Yuan
Summary: In this study, a moist-electric generator based on protein nanofibrils from milk /9-lactoglobulin was developed and showed superior performance. The device generated high open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current, which is attributed to the unique properties of protein nanofibrils. This study provides a novel perspective for developing high-performance hydrovoltaic devices from biological materials.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Guoping Ren, Qichang Hu, Jie Ye, Andong Hu, Jian Lu, Shungui Zhou
Summary: Previous hygroelectricity generators had low power densities, but the proposed all-biobased hydrovoltaic-photovoltaic electricity generators combine moisture and sunlight for energy harvesting, resulting in higher power density output.
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
Geetika Vennam, Tanvir R. Tanim, Eric J. Dufek
Summary: The recent report demonstrates two advanced synchrotron-based X-ray diffraction methods for characterizing internal cell temperature, state-of-charge, and mechanical strain in lithium-ion cells. The non-destructive internal temperature evaluation can provide insights into battery degradation, enhance design, and enable innovative management, leading to more durable and safer batteries.
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
G. Jeffrey Snyder, Saniya LeBlanc, Doug Crane, Herschel Pangborn, Chris E. Forest, Alex Rattner, Leah Borgsmiller, Shashank Priya
Summary: G. Jeffrey Snyder, a professor at Northwestern University, focuses on engineering of electronic and thermal properties, particularly in thermoelectric materials. His interdisciplinary approach stems from solid state chemistry background at Cornell University and the Max Planck Institute, as well as experience in applied physics and thermoelectric materials engineering at NASA/JPL and Caltech.