Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huimin Geng, Pengfei Zhang, Long Liu, Yangtao Shangguan, Xiang Cheng, Hanru Liu, Yunpeng Zhao, Jingcheng Hao, Weiwei Li, Jiwei Cui
Summary: A reductionism approach was used to fabricate bioactive hydrogels with antibacterial, antioxidant, pro-angiogenic and hemostatic properties. The hydrogels composed of Cirsium setosum extracts and carboxymethyl chitosan showed potential for surgical anti-infections in different models.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaofei Huang, Lihua Shi, Yin Lin, Cong Zhang, Penghui Liu, Ran Zhang, Qiqi Chen, Xudong Ouyang, Yuanyuan Gao, Yingshuai Wang, Tongyi Sun
Summary: This study synthesized polysaccharide-based composite particles (PCPs) using polysaccharides from Pycnoporus sanguineus to promote wound healing, reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, and minimize bacterial infections in diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). The PCPs displayed antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, effectively reducing cellular ROS levels and exhibiting strong antibacterial activity. In vivo experiments demonstrated that PCPs enhanced the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT), promoting wound healing in DFUs and reducing the risk of bacterial infections.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaolei Ma, Duomo Duan, Xi Chen, Xuemin Feng, Yuhui Ma
Summary: This study investigated the purification and characterization of a polysaccharide-based bioflocculant from banana peel waste. The results showed that the bioflocculant had high stability at different pH levels and temperatures, and exhibited removal activity towards pigments, heavy metals, and particles.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Siti Nur Hatika Abu Bakar, Hassimi Abu Hasan, Siti Rozaimah Sheikh Abdullah, Nor Azman Kasan, Mohd Hafizuddin Muhamad, Setyo Budi Kurniawan
Summary: The use of chemical flocculants in water and wastewater treatment has raised concerns due to its potential toxicity and environmental impact. In response, bioflocculants have emerged as a promising alternative, offering biodegradable, eco-friendly, and safe solutions. The identification and production of novel bioflocculants, particularly those derived from bacteria, have gained significant attention worldwide. Extraction and purification techniques in bioflocculant production are crucial in determining production yield, with various methods such as solvent extraction and lyophilisation being commonly used. The development of bioflocculants represents a significant advancement in sustainable environmental technology, with future research needed to enhance extraction and purification techniques for broader application in water and wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Markian S. Bahniuk, Fawad Alidina, Xiaoli Tan, Larry D. Unsworth
Summary: The generation of kaolin-containing wastewater is a common occurrence in various industries, and current treatment options may pose environmental risks. Bioflocculants, which are safe and biodegradable, have shown potential as alternative treatment options for kaolin. However, scaling up production and deployment strategies remain challenges.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hui -Min Ren, Lin Han, Lujiao Zhang, Yu-Qing Zhao, Chengyue Lei, Zongpeng Xiu, Nana Zhao, Bingran Yu, Fei Zhou, Shun Duan, Fu-Jian Xu
Summary: Severe pneumonia caused by bacteria poses a significant clinical challenge due to the obstruction of mucus in the lower respiratory tract. To overcome this barrier, researchers have developed a responsive nano-agent capable of penetrating mucus and releasing drugs in response to infection. The nano-agent showed efficient antibacterial properties and biocompatibility, and effectively inhibited lung infection in an animal model of pneumonia.
Article
Biophysics
Maryam Tavafoghi, Sanchit Garg, Anton Korenevski, Maria Dittrich
Summary: This study investigates the potential of phytoglycogen nanoparticles in treating cyanobacterial biofilms, finding that cationized phytoglycogen nanoparticles can strongly inhibit and eradicate biofilms due to their strong electrostatic interactions with cyanobacterial cells. These antibacterial polysaccharide nanoparticles may provide a novel cost-effective and environment-friendly strategy for treating biofilm formation by a broad spectrum of bacteria.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Bing-De Zheng, Jing Ye, Yu-Cheng Yang, Ya -Yan Huang, Mei-Tian Xiao
Summary: Hydrogels have advantages such as injectability and self-healing, which play an important role in promoting wound healing and inhibiting bacterial growth.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rong Zhang, Bing Yu, Yongchang Tian, Long Pang, Taimin Xu, Hailin Cong, Youqing Shen
Summary: This article reviews the antibacterial modes, mechanisms, and modification methods of natural polysaccharide hydrogels as wound dressings. It is found that polysaccharide-based antibacterial hydrogels can form sterilized micro-spaces in wounds, accelerate wound healing, and prevent bacterial invasion and accumulation. However, there are still some problems in the application of natural polysaccharide antibacterial hydrogels.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Nur Syahirah Mohamed Hatta, Shiew Wei Lau, Masahiro Takeo, Han Bing Chua, Priyanka Baranwal, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Mohammad Khalid
Summary: BF01314, a novel soluble chitosan-like bioflocculant derived from Citrobacter youngae GTC 01314, exhibited strong flocculation activities in kaolin suspension and activated sludge, with a broad operating window and significant dewaterability improvement. The flocculation mechanisms were found to be governed by electrostatic charge patching and bridging, making BF01314 a potential candidate for suspended solids removal in water and wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ke Zhang, Dan Yuan, Chao Li, Xiong Fu
Summary: Three polysaccharides (SPP-30, SPP-60, and SPP-90) were extracted from Sargassum pallidum and their physicochemical properties, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities were compared. SPP-30 and SPP-90 showed stronger antioxidant activities, while SPP-30 and SPP-60 exhibited antibacterial effects against Staphylococcus aureus.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ziggiju Mesenbet Birhanie, Aiping Xiao, Dawei Yang, Siqi Huang, Chao Zhang, Lining Zhao, Liangliang Liu, Jianjun Li, Anguo Chen, Huijuan Tang, Li Chang, Gen Pan, Cuiping Zhang, Ashok Biswas, Susmita Dey, Defang Li, Yong Deng
Summary: Kenaf, a plant rich in bioactive compounds, has been found to exhibit antioxidant and antibacterial activities in leaf extracts. Some genotypes showed higher antioxidant activity, suggesting they can be used as natural antioxidants and antimicrobials in the food industry.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mingfeng Weng, Shumin You, Jiewei Luo, Zhenyu Lin, Ting Chen, Xin Peng, Bin Qiu
Summary: This study confirmed the antibacterial activity of the polysaccharides extracted from Lindera aggregata (Sims) Kosterm. leaves (LLPs) and explored their mechanisms of action. LLPs were found to damage the cell structure of bacteria and affect their metabolic pathways, demonstrating the potential of Chinese herbal medicine in the field of antibacterial research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Moni Sankar Mondal, Ayon Paul, Mukitur Rhaman
Summary: The main objective of this study is to fabricate silver nanoparticles from electronic waste and apply them on cotton fabric as an antimicrobial agent. The results showed that the green-synthesized recycled silver nanoparticles exhibited satisfactory antimicrobial properties, although the effectiveness was not higher than green-synthesized pure silver nanoparticles.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yihan Shen, Farzad Seidi, Mehraj Ahmad, Yuqian Liu, Mohammad Reza Saeb, Ali Akbari, Huining Xiao
Summary: The packaging of food plays a crucial role in preserving food quality, but traditional packaging systems are inefficient. Cellulose has been widely used as a packaging film material, but lacks antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. Active cellulose-based packaging films have been developed by incorporating antioxidants and antimicrobial agents. This review explores the latest research on the fabrication of these films using natural extracts, polyphenols, nanoparticles, and microparticles, and discusses their effects on film properties.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Virology
Jun Kwon, Sang Guen Kim, Sib Sankar Giri, Hyoun Joong Kim, Sang Wha Kim, Jeong Woo Kang, Sung Bin Lee, Won Jun Jung, Cheng Chi, Se Chang Park
Summary: This study successfully isolated and characterized a novel bacteriophage that infects Salmonella, which belongs to a new genus. These findings contribute to our understanding of the phylogeny of bacteriophages and have potential implications for the development of bacteriophage treatments against Salmonella infections.
ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Chi Cheng, Se Chang Park, Sib Sankar Giri
Summary: The study investigated the effects of Pandanus tectorius extract on the growth, antioxidant capacity, immune response, and disease resistance of Cyprinus carpio. The results showed that a dosage of 20g kg-1 had significant positive impacts on weight gain, serum antioxidant parameters, immunity, and disease resistance of the fish.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Sang Wha Kim, Hyoun Joong Kim, Sang Guen Kim, Jun Kwon, Sung Bin Lee, Won Joon Jung, Young Min Lee, Su Jin Jo, Sib Sankar Giri, Seok Hyun Yoon, Seon Ho Kim, Chan Mo Kim, Cheng Chi, Se Chang Park
Summary: This study investigates the bactericidal efficacy of plasma-activated water induced by non-thermal plasma and its adverse effects on koi fish. The results show that non-thermal plasma can effectively sterilize water without causing significant physiological damage to the fish. This research provides promising prospects for water purification in aquaculture practice.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Jin Woo Jun, Jeong Woo Kang, Sib Sankar Giri, Sang Wha Kim, Sang Guen Kim, Jun Kwon, Sung Bin Lee, Won Joon Jung, Young Min Lee, Su Jin Jo, Se Chang Park
Summary: This study investigated the effect of a starch hydrogel-based oral vaccine on rainbow trout's antibody reactivity, immune-related genes expression, and protection against furunculosis infection. The results showed that the vaccine increased the agglutination titers and improved the survival rate of fish. Furthermore, the expression of immune-related genes was altered after vaccination.
Article
Fisheries
Won Joon Jung, Jun Kwon, Sib Sankar Giri, Sang Guen Kim, Sang Wha Kim, Jeong Woo Kang, Sung Bin Lee, Young Min Lee, Woo Taek Oh, Jin Woo Jun, Se Chang Park
Summary: This study reports the first case of E. piscicida infection causing mass mortality in A. marmorata cultured in Korea. The bacterial strain was isolated and histopathologically characterized to better understand its damage on A. marmorata.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cheng Chi, Sib Sankar Giri, Xia Wei Yu, Yuan Liu, Ke Ke Chen, Wen Bin Liu, Ding Dong Zhang, Guang Zhen Jiang, Xiang Fei Li, Xin Gao, Bin Lin Chen, Se Chang Park
Summary: Global warming increases harmful cyanobacterial blooms, and microcystin-LR (MC-LR) is a hepatotoxic agent produced during these blooms. This study injected different doses of MC-LR into the hepatopancreas of Chinese mitten crab and found that it affected gene expression, leading to triglyceride accumulation and changes in sterol metabolism, apoptosis, and actin cytoskeleton regulation.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adams Hei Long Yuen, Sang Wha Kim, Sung Bin Lee, Seyoung Lee, Young Ran Lee, Sun Min Kim, Cherry Tsz Ching Poon, Jun Kwon, Won Joon Jung, Sib Sankar Giri, Sang Guen Kim, Jeong Woo Kang, Young Min Lee, Jong-pil Seo, Byung Yeop Kim, Se Chang Park
Summary: This research presents the first case of gas embolism found in an East Asian finless porpoise and challenges the conventional understanding of marine mammal diving physiology. The use of post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) as a diagnostic tool for gas embolism in stranded cetaceans is highlighted.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Sang-Guen Kim, Sib Sankar Giri, Su-Jin Jo, Jeong-Woo Kang, Sung-Bin Lee, Won-Joon Jung, Young-Min Lee, Hee-Jin Kim, Ji-Hyung Kim, Se-Chang Park
Summary: A composite microsphere was developed to increase the lifespan of bacteriophages in vivo, showing potential prophylaxis against bacterial pathogens.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiawei Yu, Caiyan Zhang, Keke Chen, Yuan Liu, Ying Deng, Wenbin Liu, Dingdong Zhang, Guangzhen Jiang, Xiangfei Li, Sib Sankar Giri, Se Chang Park, Cheng Chi
Summary: This study used RNA sequencing technology to investigate the changes in the hepatopancreas transcriptome of Eriocheir sinensis after long-term exposure to T-2 toxin, revealing the effects of T-2 toxin on oxidative stress, apoptosis, autophagy, glucolipid metabolism, and protein synthesis. This provides a foundation for further research on the molecular toxicity mechanism of T-2 toxin in aquatic crustaceans.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Sib Sankar Giri, Sang Guen Kim, Kang Jeong Woo, Won Joon Jung, Sung Bin Lee, Young Min Lee, Su Jin Jo, Mae Hyun Hwang, JaeHong Park, Ji Hyung Kim, V Sukumaran, Se Chang Park
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Bougainvillea glabra leaf as a feed supplement on the growth, immune response, and disease resistance of carp. The results showed that a dietary supplementation with 40g/kg BG leaf significantly improved the growth performance, immune response, and disease resistance of carp.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Sang-Guen Kim, Sung-Bin Lee, Su-Jin Jo, Kevin Cho, Jung-Kum Park, Jun Kwon, Sib Sankar Giri, Sang-Wha Kim, Jeong-Woo Kang, Won-Joon Jung, Young-Min Lee, Eunjung Roh, Se-Chang Park
Summary: This study suggests the potential of using a combination of bacteriophages and antibiotics as an effective strategy to control the outbreak of blight disease. The combination showed improved host infectivity coverage and achieved synergistic effects in inhibiting bacterial growth. The phage cocktail demonstrated higher antibacterial activity compared to the antibiotic alone.
Article
Biology
Su Jin Jo, Sang Guen Kim, Young Min Lee, Sib Sankar Giri, Jeong Woo Kang, Sung Bin Lee, Won Joon Jung, Mae Hyun Hwang, Jaehong Park, Chi Cheng, Eunjung Roh, Se Chang Park
Summary: The use of phage cocktails as a replacement for antibiotics to control Erwinia blight caused by E. amylovora and E. pyrifoliae has been demonstrated in this study, highlighting the potential of phages as biocontrol agents.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kihae Ra, Se Chang Park, Byeong Chun Lee
Summary: The trend of delayed pregnancy has led to an increase in age-related infertility due to the decline in female reproductive competence with aging. The decline in antioxidant defense capacity with aging causes oxidative damage and impairs the normal function of the ovaries and uterus. The use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and their conditioned medium (CM) with antioxidative properties has shown promise in addressing infertility caused by reproductive aging and oxidative stress in assisted reproductive technology.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Jun Kwon, Hyoung Joon Ko, Myoung Hwan Yang, Chul Park, Se Chang Park
Summary: Otitis externa is a common disease in dogs with various causes, where Enterococcus is a common infection agent. Studying the distribution and antibiotic resistance of Enterococcus in canine otitis externa can help establish treatment strategies and be used as an index for antibiotic resistance in the future.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Won Joon Jung, Sang Guen Kim, Sib Sankar Giri, Sang Wha Kim, Jeong Woo Kang, Jun Kwon, Woo Taek Oh, Sung Bin Lee, Young Min Lee, Su Jin Jo, Cheng Chi, Jin Woo Jun, Se Chang Park
Summary: This study re-evaluated the pathogenic characteristics of Chryseobacterium balustinum and found that it is a multidrug-resistant zoonotic pathogen responsible for mortality and economic losses in rainbow trout farming.