Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kawaljit Singh Sandhu, Maninder Kaur, Sneh Punia, Jasim Ahmed
Summary: High-pressure treatment improved the rheological, thermal, and structural properties of litchi kernel starch, enhancing its mechanical rigidity. Pressure treatment had some influence on the starch granule structure, but within a certain range it did not disrupt its integrity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bo Zheng, Xinbo Guo, Yukuo Tang, Ling Chen, Fengwei Xie
Summary: The study investigated the structural and functional properties of starch isolated from waxy corn at different stages of kernel growth. Results showed changes in starch granules' surface smoothness, molecular mass, particle size, viscosity, and amylose content. These changes were related to variations in pasting temperature, peak viscosity, and breakdown values, as well as contents of slowly digestible starch and resistant starch.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ankita Chandak, Sanju Bala Dhull, Sneh Punia Bangar, Alexandru Vasile Rusu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of cross-linking with sodium trimetaphosphate (STMP) on the rheological, pasting, thermal, and physicochemical properties of lotus seed starch. The results showed that cross-linking decreased the solubility, amylose content, and swelling power of the starch samples, while increasing the pasting temperature and reducing peak viscosity. Furthermore, cross-linking improved the mechanical and barrier properties of the starch films.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jianzhen Wu, Yijie Liu, Shengming Hua, Fanjun Meng, Qinglin Ma, Shuliang Song, Yuju Che
Summary: A film sensor with a carboxymethyl starch-based hydrogel coating was developed, providing thermal sensing and strain sensing capabilities. The cross-linking networks of carboxymethyl starch and semipenetrated polyacrylamide chains allow for temperature-sensitive behavior and flexibility, enabling detection of human temperature changes and small-scale motion.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jashanveer Kaur, Anjan Borah, Hemanta Chutia, Prerna Gupta
Summary: This study demonstrates the significant impact of extraction temperature and extraction time on starch yield. Modified starch with improved physicochemical and functional properties can be used as a versatile source of starch in various food and non-food sectors.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Anil Kumar Siroha, Sneh Punia Bangar, Kawaljit Singh Sandhu, Jose Manuel Lorenzo, Monica Trif
Summary: The modification of pearl millet starches using octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA) at pH 8.0 resulted in changes in pasting properties, rheological properties, and in vitro digestibility of the starches. The modified starches showed increased pasting viscosities and decreased storage and loss moduli. The digestibility of the starches also changed, with a decrease in readily digestible starch content and an increase in resistant starch content.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mayank Kumar Malik, Vipin Kumar, Prince Prashant Sharma, Jaspal Singh, Shivkanya Fuloria, Vetriselvan Subrimanyan, Neeraj Kumar Fuloria, Pawan Kumar
Summary: This study analyzed the physical and chemical properties of mandua starch after treatment with epichlorohydrin, and investigated its digestion resistibility through experiments with simulated digestive fluids. The results showed significant changes in the swelling capacity, solubility, and degree of cross-linking of mandua starch after treatment, resulting in the formation of resistant starch. This study provides potential applications for the development of food, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical preparations.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Anil Kumar Siroha, Sneh Punia Bangar, Kawaljit Singh Sandhu, Monica Trif, Manoj Kumar, Prixit Guleria
Summary: Modification of pearl millet starch using epichlorohydrin resulted in increased resistant starch content and improved physicochemical and film-forming characteristics, showing potential for various applications.
Article
Polymer Science
Luis Mieles-Gomez, Somaris E. Quintana, Luis A. Garcia-Zapateiro
Summary: The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) on the properties of starch isolated from mango kernel. The results showed that UAE increased starch yield, amylose content, solubility, swelling power, and exhibited interesting antioxidant properties. The sol-gel transition temperature and pasting parameters decreased with ultrasound application. Therefore, UAE can be used as an alternative starch extraction and modification technique.
Article
Polymer Science
Tingting Kou, Jun Song, Mouquan Liu, Guihong Fang
Summary: The study investigated the cross-linking of normal maize and potato starches with different concentrations of sodium trimetaphosphate and sodium tripolyphosphate, revealing the impact of starch type on the viscosity changes post-cross-linking. The starch-iodine method was proved to be an effective tool for characterizing the degree of cross-linking.
Article
Polymer Science
Maud Formanek, Lorenzo Rovigatti, Emanuela Zaccarelli, Francesco Sciortino, Angel J. Moreno
Summary: Through Langevin dynamics simulations, it has been found that the competition between intra- and intermolecular bonds at finite concentration depends on a delicate balance of various entropic contributions, leading to a density-dependent effective valence. System-spanning networks are formed at relatively low monomer densities, with the size of the polymers also influenced by the formation of intermolecular bonds at long bond lifetimes.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yen-Chun Koh, Hung-Ju Liao
Summary: In this study, the optimum conditions for the fabrication of starch nanoparticles (SNPs) from rice starch were assessed, and their physicochemical and digestion properties were evaluated. The crystalline SNP recoveries were significantly increased after combined modification of pullulanase debranching and annealing treatment. The modified starches exhibited decreased brightness and pasting viscosities, and they also showed marked decreases in the rate and extent of digestion and estimated glycemic index. These results provide helpful information for the preparation and characterization of SNPs for various applications.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lin Lu, Huimin Duan, Jiawei Li, Dongming Qi
Summary: This study investigates the impact of cross-linking degree on the film formation behavior and performance of binder-free pigment printing on fabric using fluorosilicone-modified polyacrylate/pigment hybrid latexes. The results show that the cross-linking degree plays a crucial role in chain diffusion, latex particle packing, and formation of hybrid films during drying. Furthermore, the cross-linking degree affects the morphology of the printed polyester fiber and improves the softness and air-permeability of the printed fabric.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Weidong Zhang, Gang Wang, Pingwei Wen, Yi Chen, Qiang Yu, Mingyue Shen, Jianhua Xie
Summary: This study investigated the effects of purple red rice bran (PRRBA) on the pasting, rheological property, chemical structure, microstructure, and water migration of rice starch. The results showed that PRRBA could decrease the peak viscosity, final viscosity, and activation energy of rice starch, while increasing its gel strength and hardness. The addition of PRRBA could improve the particle size distribution of rice starch, possibly due to the non-covalent bonds between PRRBA and rice starch. Furthermore, PRRBA improved the water-holding capacity of rice starch, as indicated by a decrease in the spin relaxation time.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hai-Teng Li, Wenyu Zhang, Wenwen Pan, Yangyang Chen, Yulong Bao, Alexander T. Bui
Summary: Limited knowledge exists on the regulation of molecular composition of starch leachates through irradiative depolymerization. This study investigated the leaching behavior of electron beam depolymerized maize starch and its relationship with modified starch granule structures. The findings showed a decrease in branching degree and the presence of a smaller amylopectin fraction in the leached starch, as well as changes in the granule properties. Principal component and Pearson correlation analysis revealed that the degree of branching and the newly-derived amylopectin fraction significantly correlated with the molecular size of leached starch molecules. The study suggests that cleavage of alpha-1,6 linkage plays a critical role in controlling the leaching process of irradiated starch granules, offering potential for optimizing starch-based food properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bhavneet Kaur, Maninder Kaur, Priyanca Ahlawat, Sadhna Sharma
Summary: This study developed a nanoformulation encapsulating Clofazimine and Verapamil, which overcame limitations associated with free drug administration and showed higher encapsulation efficiency and drug loading capacity. In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated excellent drug release and biointeraction properties of the nanoformulation.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Dermatology
Akriti Agrawal, Anil Budania, Balamurugan Thirunavukkarasu, Vikrant Verma, Maninder Kaur
Summary: We present a case of unusual ulcers on the genitals, groin, and lower abdomen in an HIV-positive individual. Histopathological analysis of the lesion showed increased keratinization, thickening of the epidermis, and the presence of intraepidermal blisters.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Deepak Bansal, Maninder Kaur, Prem Kumar, Amit Kumar
Summary: This article introduces a new terahertz MEMS switch for 6G communication applications, which features high-frequency linearity, low insertion loss, and good isolation performance.
MICROSYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES-MICRO-AND NANOSYSTEMS-INFORMATION STORAGE AND PROCESSING SYSTEMS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Mycology
Pooja Gupta, Maninder Kaur, Rahul Garg, T. Karuna, Tanya Sharma, Suman Patra
Article
Dermatology
Maninder Kaur, Subhajit Sadhukhan, Abhishek Bhardwaj, Suman Patra, Meenakshi Rao, Afroz Alam
Summary: This case report describes an unusual presentation of JDM in a 12-year-old girl, characterized by muscle weakness and linear morphea, which occurred years before the onset of myositis.
PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Arpana Verma, Maninder Kaur, Princy Luthra, Lakshyaveer Singh, Divya Aggarwal, Indu Verma, Bishan D. D. Radotra, Sanjay Kumar Bhadada, Sadhna Sharma
Summary: Diabetes is a significant risk factor for latent tuberculosis activation and worsens tuberculosis treatment outcomes. The study focuses on understanding the interaction between M. tuberculosis and its host during latent tuberculosis infection under hyperglycemic conditions or diabetes. An animal model was used to study the relationship, and various host factors such as cytokines and MMPs were analyzed. The results showed that diabetes worsens the containment of mycobacterial infection and affects granuloma formation.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mandeep Garg, Shritik Devkota, Nidhi Prabhakar, Uma Debi, Maninder Kaur, Inderpaul S. Sehgal, Sahajal Dhooria, Ashish Bhalla, Manavjit Singh Sandhu
Summary: The rapid increase in CT acquisitions during the COVID-19 pandemic raised concerns about radiation exposure and health risks. This study evaluated the utility of ultra-low dose CT (ULDCT) for acute COVID-19 pneumonia compared to standard-dose CT (SDCT). ULDCT showed comparable diagnostic quality with significantly reduced radiation dose, making it a good alternative for COVID-19 pneumonia evaluation.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Maninder Kaur, Karamvir Chandel, Pavan Reddy, Pankaj Gupta, Jayanta Samanta, Harshal Mandavdhare, Vishal Sharma, Harjeet Singh, Shano Naseem, Saroj K. Sinha, Vikas Gupta, Thakur D. Yadav, Usha Dutta, Rakesh Kochhar, Manavjit S. Sandhu
Summary: This study investigated the clinical response to percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) in acute cholangitis patients and found that neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) can predict the clinical response. The study suggests that NLR-1 cutoff value can be used to predict the response of patients with acute cholangitis to PTBD.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL HEPATOLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Dermatology
Suman Patra, Thoyiib Paramal Karat, Maninder Kaur
Summary: Dermatosurgery involves personal approaches in closing wounds, leading to differences in suture choice and methods. Understanding the pros and cons of various suturing techniques, especially for subcuticular dermal sutures, is crucial.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Benetta Benny, Maninder Kaur, Balamurugan Thirunavukkarasu, Saurabh Singh, Suman Patra
Summary: This case report describes a 10-year-old girl with nephrotic syndrome who developed erythematous tender nodules over her trunk and extremities while on systemic corticosteroid therapy. Histopathology revealed mild lobular panniculitis with needle-shaped crystals. The lesions spontaneously resolved within 3 weeks without any sequelae.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Maninder Kaur, Satish Kumar, Mahesh Kumar Samota
Summary: Ohmic heating is a promising food processing technology that generates heat by passing an electric current through the food directly. Its key parameters include electric conductivity, product size, heat capacity, material of electrodes, and current intensities and voltage applied. Ohmic heating has a wide range of applications in microorganism inactivation, blanching, sterilization, and extraction processes.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shikha Bakshi, Maninder Kaur, Arpana Verma, Sadhna Sharma
Summary: Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a negative result of tuberculosis treatment, causing patient noncompliance, poor treatment outcomes, and drug resistance. The toxicity of the drugs and their metabolites primarily cause DILI by affecting liver cells, biliary epithelial cells, and liver vasculature. The mechanism and effects of toxicity on cellular damage and survival strategies are not fully understood.
JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Shrikant Upadhyay, Mohit Kumar, Aditi Upadhyay, Sahil Verma, Kavita, A. S. M. Sanwar Hosen, In-Ho Ra, Maninder Kaur, Satnam Singh
Summary: Digital face approaches have gained significant attention due to their wide range of digital audio and visual applications. Various methods, including traditional encoding, watermarking, and fragile or less fragile impressions based on image content, have been proposed to protect the originality of digital audio/visual snapshots. This research aims to identify and verify real-time video images using a combination of feature and score levels, providing security and validation for the original image.
Article
Surgery
Vanita Sarin, Preeti Malhotra, Maninder Jeet Kaur, Ravishankar Kumar, Gursharan Singh Narang
Summary: Iron is an important nutrient that plays a crucial role in neurological activity. Cord ferritin levels can be used as a reliable indicator of tissue iron stores and can affect brain stem evoked response audiometry. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of umbilical cord ferritin levels on BERA.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY AND HEAD & NECK SURGERY
(2023)
Review
Horticulture
Pooja Manchanda, Maninder Kaur, Shweta Sharma, Gurupkar Singh Sidhu
Summary: During shoot apex development, plants go through a complex transition phase for successful reproduction, seed/cone setting, and fruit development. The conversion of vegetative shoot meristems to floral meristems relies on various endogenous, exogenous factors, and flowering genes. Perennial crops face the challenge of a long juvenile phase due to their inability to keep some meristems in the vegetative state for polycarpic growth. Biotechnological approaches such as the induction of early flowering can accelerate breeding improvement programs and overcome this limitation. By introgressing early flowering traits from non-commercial germplasm or sexually compatible species, crop improvement can be achieved in perennial species. This review provides an overview of flowering genes in perennial crops and discusses the implementation of biotechnological approaches to reduce the induction period for flowering.
