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Chemistry, Applied
Benjarat Tepsongkroh, Chuttida Thaihuttakij, Supattra Supawong, Kamolwan Jangchud
Summary: This study examined the extraction of crude polysaccharides from Volvariella volvacea. The combination of high pressure processing (600 MPa, 10 min) and hot water treatment (60 degrees C, 2 h) was found to be the recommended extraction condition, resulting in increased crude polysaccharide yields and beta-glucan content.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Uriel Nava-Solis, Mario Rodriguez-Canales, Ana Bertha Hernandez-Hernandez, David Arturo Velasco-Melgoza, Brenda Paola Moreno-Guzman, Marco Aurelio Rodriguez-Monroy, Maria Margarita Canales-Martinez
Summary: This study investigated the antimicrobial activity of methanolic extract from Prosopis laevigata leaves against various bacteria and fungi, and analyzed its chemical composition. The results showed that the extract had strong antimicrobial activity, especially against certain pathogenic bacteria and fungi.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Agricultural Engineering
Hao Chen, Xuejiao Tian, Qunli Yu, Wei Hu, Jihong Chen, Libin Zhou
Summary: This study developed a novel strategy for extracting phenolic compounds from sweet sorghum, which significantly increased the total phenolic content and showed strong antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It provides a new approach for the comprehensive utilization of sweet sorghum.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Milica Acimovic, Vanja Seregelj, Olja Sovljanski, Vesna Tumbas Saponjac, Jaroslava Svarc Gajic, Tanja Brezo-Borjan, Lato Pezo
Summary: This study aimed to verify the polyphenolic composition, antioxidant capacity, antihyperglycemic and anti-inflammatory activities, as well as antimicrobial effect of Satureja kitaibelii extract obtained by subcritical water extraction (SWE) technique. The results showed that SWE extract contained mainly syringic and caffeic acid with low concentrations of flavonoids. Additionally, the extract exhibited high antioxidant activity in scavenging free radicals.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yang Jiao, Xinglei Wang, Ji-hua Chen
Summary: Gold nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using coriander leaf extract, which showed antioxidant and analgesic properties through various analyses; the results indicated that the combined use of AuNPs and coriander leaf extract is more effective in pain relief and antioxidant activity.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hyun-Bok Kim, Suji Ryu, Jong-Suep Baek
Summary: The aim of this study is to compare the functions of the physiologically active compounds in different cultivars of mulberry leaves, and to confirm the changes with hot-melt extrusion. The results showed that the contents of active components and antioxidant activity of mulberry leaves vary with cultivars, and the application of HME technology can improve the biological activities of mulberry leaves.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
O. A. Akosile, B. C. Majekodunmi, O. M. Sogunle, J. J. Baloyi, F. Fushai, E. Bhebhe, O. E. Oke
Summary: A study was conducted to investigate the effects of clove and cinnamon extracts on broiler chickens under a hot-humid environment. The results showed that the hatchability of eggs injected with cinnamon and ascorbic acid was higher compared to those injected with distilled water. Chick weights at hatch were similar in the groups injected with clove, cinnamon, and ascorbic acid, but lower in the group injected with higher doses of cinnamon. The total scores for chick quality were similar in the control group and the groups injected with ascorbic acid and clove, but lower in the groups injected with distilled water and cinnamon.
Article
Plant Sciences
Alexandra Epure, Alina E. Parvu, Laurian Vlase, Daniela Benedec, Daniela Hanganu, Ana-Maria Gheldiu, Vlad Al. Toma, Ilioara Oniga
Summary: The study evaluated the methanol extract and tincture obtained from the spontaneous Romanian Cichorium intybus species for polyphenols content and biological properties. The extracts showed significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, associated with improvement in myocardial and renal function.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ling Liu, Yun Jing, Ailing Guo, Xiaojing Li, Qun Li, Wukang Liu, Xinshuai Zhang
Summary: The aim of this study was to develop a green synthesis method for platinum nanoparticles using Cordyceps flower extract, and to assess their antioxidant and antibacterial activities. The results showed that the biosynthesized PtNPs had spherical shape and were covered with the extract. The PtNPs exhibited strong antioxidant activity and higher antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria compared to Gram-positive bacteria.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yuan Zhao, Linfan Shi, Zhongyang Ren, Peixiao Wei, Wuyin Weng
Summary: This study successfully produced oligopeptides with high antioxidant capacities through in-vitro digestion and absorption across Caco-2 cells. Among the transported samples, Leu-Tyr oligopeptide displayed the highest antioxidant activity and transport rate, suggesting its potential as a functional food ingredient.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Carlos Asensio-Regalado, Rosa Maria Alonso-Salces, Blanca Gallo, Luis A. Berrueta, Benedetta Era, Francesca Pintus, Carla Caddeo
Summary: Polyphenols extracted from grape pomace and formulated in transfersomes exhibit significant antioxidant activity and no cytotoxic effects, highlighting their potential for promoting human health.
Article
Polymer Science
Nikoleta Stoyanova, Mariya Spasova, Nevena Manolova, Iliya Rashkov, Mariana Kamenova-Nacheva, Plamena Staleva, Maya Tavlinova-Kirilova
Summary: In this study, the plant extract Melissa officinalis (M. officinalis) was successfully loaded into polymer fibrous materials using the electrospinning method. The incorporation of M. officinalis increased the fiber diameters and improved the hydrophilicity of the materials. The extract-containing fibrous biomaterials showed strong antioxidant activity, indicating their potential use in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and biomedical applications.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ana C. Goncalves, Radhia Aitfella Lahlou, Gilberto Alves, Cristina Garcia-Viguera, Diego A. Moreno, Luis R. Silva
Summary: The study found that bee pollen from Abrantes, Portugal, contains a variety of phenolic compounds, showing significant antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties, as well as the ability to protect human erythrocytes against oxidative damage. The pollen also did not exhibit cytotoxic effects in various cell lines, suggesting potential health-promoting effects for developing pharmaceutical drugs, nutraceuticals, and dietary supplements.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Azza A. Amin, Khaled F. Mahmoud, Manal F. Salama, Vincenzo Longo, Luisa Pozzo, Effat I. Seliem, Mona A. Ibrahim
Summary: This study explores the potential application of propolis as a natural antioxidant and anticancer agent in bakery products through nano-encapsulation, which can enhance the bioactivity of propolis and improve its biological properties.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sofia Gasperini, Giulia Greco, Sabrina Angelini, Patrizia Hrelia, Carmela Fimognari, Monia Lenzi
Summary: Chestnut bark extract has antimutagenic and antioxidant effects, which can counteract mutagenicity in the early stages of cancer.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yong Han, Weixia Yang, Xueli Luo, Xie He, Haiping Zhao, Wenzhi Tang, Tianli Yue, Zhonghong Li
Summary: Food safety is a major global concern, and fluorescent sensing using carbon dots as nanomaterials holds great potential for food safety analysis. However, the interference from various components in food matrices leads to lower sensitivity and selectivity of carbon dots sensors. Ratiometric fluorescent sensing based on nanohybrid carbon dots is considered as an efficient strategy for specific recognition of target analytes in food matrices.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Hong Chen, Xiaohai Yan, Gengan Du, Qi Guo, Yiheng Shi, Jiale Chang, Xiaoyu Wang, Yahong Yuan, Tianli Yue
Summary: This article provides an overview of the application value of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in food preservation, including the comparison of screening methods for antifungal LAB, separation and purification techniques for antifungal compounds, and the antifungal mechanism of LAB. The research on the use of antifungal LAB in different food products is also summarized.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qi Guo, Shidong Li, Jiaxin Tang, Shuaidan Chang, Liyue Qiang, Gengan Du, Tianli Yue, Yahong Yuan
Summary: This study enhanced the protective ability of Lactobacillus plantarum by Maillard reaction products under stress conditions and in vitro digestion. Encapsulation improved the survival of bacteria in kefir, providing valuable information for the development of functional probiotic food products.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Hang Jia, Xuejun Zeng, Rui Cai, Zhouli Wang, Yahong Yuan, Tianli Yue
Summary: In this study, flower-like magnetic molybdenum disulfide (Fe3O4@ MoS2) nanoparticles were synthesized and modified to possess antibacterial activity against Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris. The nanocomposites showed effective antibacterial activity by damaging the bacterial membrane and inhibiting dehydrogenase enzymes. Additionally, the presence of the nanocomposites disrupted the antioxidant defense system and caused oxidative damage to bacteria. The research also confirmed the biocompatibility of the nanocomposites. This study provides a new pathway for inhibiting A. acidoterrestris in the juice industry.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qian He, Jingyimei Liang, Yuning Zhao, Yahong Yuan, Zhouli Wang, Zhenpeng Gao, Jianping Wei, Tianli Yue
Summary: Patulin, a widespread mycotoxin posing serious threats to human health, can be effectively degraded by a lipase enzyme RL12. The optimal conditions for degradation were found to be at pH 7.5 and 37 degrees C. The addition of RL12 in apple juice led to over 80% degradation of patulin within 24 hours, potentially improving the nutritional and sensory qualities of apple juice.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Qiuxia Fan, Yahong Yuan, Ting Zhang, Wei Song, Qinglin Sheng, Tianli Yue
Summary: This study investigated the inhibitory effects of Lactobionic acid (LBA) on Vibrio parahaemolyticus planktonic cells and biofilms. The results showed that LBA damaged the cell membranes and downregulated biofilm-related genes, making it a potential low-cost agent for controlling Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xin Wang, Yuanyuan Cui, Chaowei Sang, Bin Wang, Yirong Yuan, Lin Liu, Yahong Yuan, Tianli Yue
Summary: Several fungal strains isolated from Fuzhuan brick tea showed potential probiotic properties such as tolerance to simulated human digestive conditions and antimicrobial activity against enteropathogenic bacteria. Two strains exhibited good adhesion abilities to human cells and could survive in vivo. These findings provide important insights into evaluating potential probiotic fungi from Fuzhuan brick tea.
FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jia Kong, Jinyao Hu, Jia Li, Jiaxing Zhang, Yuhe Shen, Tianli Yue, Xihui Shen, Yuefei Wang, Zhonghong Li, Yinqiang Xia
Summary: Reconstructing miniaturized peptides to mimic specific protein functions is appealing but challenging. In this study, we propose a practical approach to construct a mimetic peptide of redox-sensitive green fluorescent protein-2 (roGFP2) by rethreading aromatic residues adjacent to the chromophore fragment. By fine-tuning the residues, we designed a mini tetrapeptide (Cys-Phe-Phe-His) that acts as a hydrogen peroxide sensor using ratiometric fluorescence. The roGFP2 mimetic tetrapeptide, with its assembly-induced emissions, is biocompatible, photostable, and exhibits competitive fluorescent properties compared to roGFP2. We demonstrated the ability of the ratiometric tetrapeptide to sense hydrogen peroxide in acidic chambers, providing a promising approach for artificially designing miniaturized peptides with desired functions.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qiannan Zhao, Zewei Wang, Xin Wang, Xiaohai Yan, Qi Guo, Yuan Yue, Tianli Yue, Yahong Yuan
Summary: The release of phenolic compounds and their bioactivity during digestion and fermentation of mulberry leaves were investigated. The bioavailability of total phenolics and flavonoids in fermented mulberry leaves (F-MLs) were 10.14 +/- 1.81% and 6.66 +/- 0.55%, respectively. There was no significant difference in the inhibitory activity of alpha-glucosidase during gastrointestinal digestion. F-MLs exhibited higher phenolic bioaccessibility, antioxidant activities, and short-chain fatty acid production, making them a promising candidate for health food supplements.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Rui Sun, Yefan Niu, Menghui Li, Yuanye Liu, Kai Wang, Zhenpeng Gao, Zhouli Wang, Tianli Yue, Yahong Yuan
Summary: This review discusses the rationalization of steps and sequences of pectin processing, the suitability of emerging technological applications, and the relationship between structure and intended function. The results show that natural deep eutectic pretreatment is beneficial for subsequent water extraction and can improve the extraction efficiency of ohmic heating. The right treatment sequence for emerging technologies enables pectin with unique rheological properties and prebiotic activity. Therefore, developing pectin-based synbiotics is important for protection of probiotic viability and promotion of human health.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gengan Du, Yudie Qing, Huanzi Wang, Na Wang, Tianli Yue, Yahong Yuan
Summary: This study investigated the changes in microbial growth, physicochemical properties, phenolics, enzyme activity, and antioxidant activity of Goji berry juice during fermentation with Tibetan kefir grains (TKG). The results showed that TKG grew well in Goji berry juice, with yeasts dominating in the later stages of fermentation. The fermentation process led to significant changes in the composition of the juice, including the decrease of lactobacillus and increase of acetobacter. The fermentation also resulted in the increase of total soluble flavonoids and the identification of various compounds with potential health benefits.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jianrui Qi, Zewei Wang, Xin Wen, Weiteng Tan, Yahong Yuan, Tianli Yue
Summary: By utilizing the natural biofilm on magnetosomes and copper ions, organic-inorganic nanoflowers can be synthesized, which exhibit strong antibacterial effects and promote wound healing with biocompatibility.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Qiuxia Fan, Xinru Dong, Zewei Wang, Yuan Yue, Yahong Yuan, Zhouli Wang, Tianli Yue
Summary: Hexanal has antimicrobial activity against Vibrioparahaemolyticus, but its antibacterial effect and mechanism have not been fully studied. This research used proteomics and metabolomics to investigate the mechanism of action of hexanal. The results showed that hexanal treatment reduced ATP concentration, increased membrane permeability, and disrupted cell morphology and ultrastructure of V. parahaemolyticus. Proteomics and metabolomics analysis identified numerous differentially expressed proteins and metabolites involved in various biological pathways. Bioinformatics analysis revealed that hexanal damaged cell membranes, inhibited nucleotide metabolism, and disrupted carbohydrate and TCA cycles, leading to growth inhibition and death of V. parahaemolyticus. This study provides valuable insights into the antibacterial mechanism of hexanal and its potential application in the seafood industry.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Leran Wang, Rui Cai, Jierong Zhang, Xiaoshuang Liu, Saiqun Wang, Qian Ge, Zidan Zhao, Tianli Yue, Yahong Yuan, Zhouli Wang
Summary: Yeast strain 20-G was found to effectively remove OTA through biosorption and biodegradation, with peroxidase playing a key role in reducing OTA toxicity. Degradation products of OTA were identified as less toxic, and animal experiments showed that yeast 20-G intervention could mitigate OTA-induced damage in mice.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lixia Zan, Wenyi Zhang, Shufeng Shang, Yuanyuan Cui, Jinjin Pei, Yahong Yuan, Tianli Yue
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of selenium-enriched Lactobacillus plantarum on colitis and liver inflammation induced by sodium dextran sulfate in mice. The results showed that selenium-enriched Lactobacillus plantarum alleviated inflammation symptoms in the colon and liver, downregulated NF-kappa B-P65 pathway factors, and altered the composition and structure of the gut microbiota.
