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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Siamak Javanbakht, Malihe Pooresmaeil, Hassan Namazi, Abolfazl Heydari
Summary: In this study, a novel green synthesis route was described for the growth of metal-organic framework (MOF) from zinc metal and 1,4-benzene dicarboxylic acid in the presence of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). The synthesized material showed promising characteristics for prolonged drug release, with high drug loading efficiency and better drug release performance compared to the pristine MOF. Overall, the results confirm the functionality of CMC biopolymer for in situ growth of MOF and its cytocompatibility.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jiaji Yue, Siying Zhou, Xingxiang Ji, Chunqi Jiao, Yi Cheng, Yehan Tao, Jie Lu, Jian Du, Haisong Wang
Summary: In this study, a robust biopolymer-based composite film with multifunctional performances was developed by incorporating versatile ZIF materials into a CMC matrix. The composite film exhibited improved oxygen and water vapor barrier properties, as well as increased tensile strength. Moreover, the film showed excellent UV protection capability and photocatalytic degradation ability, making it suitable for UV protection and transparent packaging applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Polymer Science
Amr Negm, Mohamed Gouda, Hairul-Islam M. Ibrahim
Summary: This study utilizes a solvothermal technique to prepare CMC/Zn@BTC nanoparticles and evaluates their physical properties and anticancer effects. The results show that CMC controls the surface morphology and characteristics of the nanoparticles, and CMC/Zn@BTC exhibits inhibitory effects on cancer cell growth, promotes apoptosis, and inhibits cell migration.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jingjing Wang, Jun Wei
Summary: Zr(IV)-crosslinked carboxymethyl cellulose/carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogels were prepared as adsorbents for phosphate removal. The adsorption capacity of the hydrogel for PO4 increased with the content of PEG, reaching equilibrium within 400 minutes. The adsorption mechanism involved electrostatic interaction and ion exchange.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Faten Mannai, Hanedi Elhleli, Ragab Abouzied, Ramzi Khiari, Younes Moussaoui
Summary: Opuntia ficus-indica is a renewable resource that can be used as a cellulose source for producing carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). The chemical composition of the plant's fibers was determined and cellulose fibers were extracted and used to synthesize biodegradable hydrogel films, which can potentially replace synthetic polymers in packaging films.
Review
Polymer Science
Wenliang Zhang, Yining Liu, Yang Xuan, Shubiao Zhang
Summary: Hydrogels are widely used materials in various fields, especially in drug delivery applications. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) hydrogels, with their non-toxicity, biodegradability, and biocompatibility, have attracted significant research attention for the development of drug delivery carriers.
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Polymer Science
Anshan Huang, Yehong Chen, Chaojun Wu
Summary: This study successfully designed a natural nanocellulose self-healing hydrogel that can quickly self-heal and protect the wound from external damage.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shiliang Dong, Sirui Feng, Feng Liu, Ran Li, Wenhua Li, Fengfeng Liu, Gang Shi, Lin Chen, Yue Zhang
Summary: The adhesive performance of CMC hydrogels under different conditions was studied, and the optimal CMC type and conditions for cigar wrapper application were identified. The experimental results showed that hydrogels prepared using boiled water at neutral pH exhibited good adhesive behavior and were not significantly affected by storage temperature.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xinyue Shi, Yuying Shan, Meng Du, Huan Pang
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are crystalline porous materials with various applications in the field of chemistry; This article summarizes preparation methods of MOF films and their applications in multiple fields; Future research needs to address challenges to advance developments in synthesis and applications.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jalil Khodayari, Karim Zare, Omid Moradi, Mohammadreza Kalaee, Niyaz Mohammad Mahmoodi
Summary: In this study, an eco-friendly biocomposite (CMC/MIL/CuO) was synthesized and characterized, and its ability to decolorize Acid Blue 92 dye was investigated. The results showed that CMC/MIL/CuO can be used as a suitable photocatalyst for dye decolorization.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kui Chen, Jingling Yu, Jiawei Huang, Qun Tang, Heping Li, Zhiming Zou
Summary: Flower-like Cu-MOF nanoparticles were successfully incorporated into cellulose acetate matrix to prepare functional nanocomposite films, showing improved mechanical properties, surface hydrophobicity, and UV-shielding capabilities while maintaining high transparency and biocompatibility.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Yue Li, Zhaowei Ou, Baokun Liang, Jing Yang, Ruilian Chen, Haoyuan Qi, Ute Kaiser, Wei Hong, Xudong Chen, Liangwei Du, Wei Liu, Zhikun Zheng
Summary: This study synthesized highly crystalline 2D COF films using a CNC-assisted approach, demonstrating the influence of CNCs on the crystal size and crystallinity through a series of experiments and analyses.
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Chemistry, Applied
Guozhu Chang, Qifeng Dang, Chengsheng Liu, Xiaoyu Wang, Hao Song, Hong Gao, Hantian Sun, Bonian Zhang, Dongsu Cha
Summary: A new dual drug delivery system CMCSH was designed to promote diabetic wound healing effectively. This system improved drug availability, promoted cell proliferation, and reduced inflammation.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
Yu Zhang, Chunping Zhu, Zhirui Zhang, Jiulong Zhao, Yongkang Yuan, Shige Wang
Summary: The research designed a hydrogel combining the abilities of PDT and PTT for tumor therapy, with good photothermal conversion, drug loading, and CT imaging capabilities.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Kunkun Tu, Yong Ding, Tobias Keplinger
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) combined with cellulose substrates to fabricate engineered materials provide excellent mechanical properties, tunable porosity, and accessible active sites. Current state-of-the-art fabrication routes focusing on three-dimensional bio-based cellulosic scaffolds show unique potential for MOF/cellulose composites. These composites have broad applications in gas and liquid adsorption, antibacterial and protein immobilization, chemical sensors, and electrical energy storage.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wei-Han Hui, Yen-Lin Chen, Shu-Wei Chang
Summary: Crosslinking affects the mechanical behavior and tissue metabolism of collagen-based tissues. Aging and diabetes alter the crosslinking type and density, thus changing tissue properties. High-connectivity enzymatic crosslinking and advanced-glycation end-products result in uniform deformation under daily activity, while low-connectivity enzymatic crosslinking does not. High-connectivity model displays more sliding, while AGEs induce instability in structures near the binding sites.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yao-Bin Ma, Xiao-Qiu Zhou, Wei-Dan Jiang, Pei Wu, Yang Liu, Shu-Wei Li, Ling Tang, Lu Zhang, Hai-Feng Mi, Lin Feng
Summary: Tea polyphenols (TPs) are an inexpensive feed additive that can protect the gill function of fish against Flavobacterium columnare (F. columnare) through various mechanisms, including suppression of oxidative stress, apoptosis, and inflammation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yan-Jia Guo, Jing-Ru Pang, Yu Zhang, Zhong-Rui Li, Xiao-Lin Zi, Hong-Min Liu, Ning Wang, Li-Juan Zhao, Ya Gao, Bo Wang, Piet Herdewijn, Cheng-Yun Jin, Ying Liu, Yi-Chao Zheng
Summary: This study identifies the conjugation of NEDD8 to LSD1 and its impact on GC cells, revealing the significance of LSD1 neddylation in GC.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Geum-Jae Jeong, Fazlurrahman Khan, Nazia Tabassum, Young-Mog Kim
Summary: Vibrio species are motile gram-negative bacteria commonly found in aquatic environments. They can adapt to environmental fluctuations and develop protective mechanisms against host immune systems. Different types of sigma and anti-sigma factors play important roles in regulating gene expression and virulence in Vibrio species.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zahra Mohammadbagheri, Behrooz Movahedi, Shaghayegh Saeedi, Abbas Rahmati
Summary: In this study, a reusable biobased composite hydrogel was successfully synthesized and used for the removal of Tl(I) from aqueous solutions. The hydrogel exhibited high adsorption capacity and thermal stability, and the adsorption process was found to be thermodynamically spontaneous. The results demonstrated that the hydrogel can be reused multiple times without significant loss of its adsorption capacity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Iqra Batool, Muhammad Imran, Ayesha Anwar, Farhan Ahmed Khan, Afrah E. Mohammed, Ashwag Shami, Hafiz Iqbal
Summary: Enzyme immobilization on ZnO/SnO2 and ZnO/SnO2/SA nanocomposites was studied, and the catalytic and biochemical characteristics of the immobilized enzyme were investigated. The results showed that ZnO/SnO2 and ZnO/SnO2/SA nanostructures are suitable carriers for enzyme immobilization.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elias Mosaffa, Dhruvi Patel, Nasim Amiri Ramsheh, Rishikumar Indravadan Patel, Atanu Banerjee, Hossein Ghafuri
Summary: In this study, a unique 3D bead structure of adsorbent, composed of bacterial cellulose microfilaments reinforced chitosan adorned with melamine 2D plates, was synthesized for anionic dye removal. The adsorbent showed high specific surface area and abundant functional groups, resulting in exceptional adsorption capacity. The characteristics and optimal conditions of the adsorbent were assessed and analyzed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carolina Gismene, Jorge Enrique Hernandez Gonzalez, Marilia de Freitas Calmon, Andrey Fabricio Ziem Nascimento, Angela Rocio Nino Santisteban, Felipe Antunes Calil, Alana Della Torre da Silva, Paula Rahal, Rejane Maira Goes, Raghuvir Krishnaswamy Arni, Ricardo Barros Mariutti
Summary: Mammaliicoccus sciuri, a bacterium of clinical and veterinary relevance, expresses the virulence factor Exfoliative Toxin C (ExhC), which binds specifically to desmoglein-1 (Dsg1) and plays a role in tissue integrity. This study investigates the necrotic activity of ExhC and identifies a variant lacking necrotic potential but retaining enzymatic activity through mutagenesis experiments and crystal structure determination.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bibhas K. Bhunia, Ashutosh Bandyopadhyay, Souradeep Dey, Biman B. Mandal
Summary: Intervertebral disc degeneration is a major cause of chronic low back pain and disability. Researchers have developed a bioactive silk-based hybrid hydrogel system functionalized with decellularized human Wharton's jelly extracellular matrix as bioactive cues. The hydrogels mimic the rheological and mechanical properties of the native nucleus pulposus tissue and support cell viability, proliferation, and tissue maturation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qun Zhang, Yonggan Yan, Zhao Li, Jing Du, Kai Zhang, Liguo Zhang, Ting Wang, Alberto Bianco, Shaohua Ge, Baojin Ma
Summary: A new crosslinking strategy has been devised to construct injectable sodium alginate hydrogels, which can be regulated for injectability and have great potential in biomedical applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seong Eun Hong, Ji-Soo Lee, Hyeon Gyu Lee
Summary: The potential of multi-layer nanoemulsions for improving the cellular uptake, antioxidant activity, and in vitro bioaccessibility of alpha-tocopherol was examined. The results showed that the multi-layer nanoemulsions significantly enhanced the cellular uptake and antioxidant activity of alpha-tocopherol compared to free coumarin 6. Furthermore, the use of chitosan and dextran sulfate as wall materials in the multi-layer nanoemulsions led to even higher cellular uptake, in vitro bioaccessibility, and antioxidant activity of alpha-tocopherol.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jingjing Yu, Yanhui Zhang, Ruoning Zhang, Yanxiang Gao, Like Mao
Summary: High internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) based on beeswax (BW) oleogels and octenyl succinic acid starch (OSA starch) were prepared by a simple one-step method. The results showed that oleogelation improved the stability and encapsulation capability of the HIPEs, which is significant for the development of novel healthy food.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bi-Feng Yao, Xiu-Ju Luo, Jun Peng
Summary: The balanced and continuous fission and fusion of mitochondria, regulated by OPA1, are important for maintaining mitochondrial dynamics in cardiovascular disorders. Understanding the role of OPA1 in mitochondrial fusion can provide insights into the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gokul Paramasivam, Anandhavelu Sanmugam, Vishnu Vardhan Palem, Murugan Sevanan, Ananda Babu Sairam, Nachiappan Nachiappan, Buhyun Youn, Jung Sub Lee, Muthuchamy Nallal, Kang Hyun Park
Summary: Nanomaterials are being used to deliver therapeutic agents in living systems. Different nanotechnological applications such as immunosensors, immune assays, and drug delivery are being implemented using nanotechnology. Genomics plays a crucial role in selecting appropriate drugs for personalized cancer therapy. It helps in analyzing gene and protein expression, disease classification, and designing disease models. Delivering drugs to specific areas using nanoparticles is a challenging issue.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jing Li, Wei Wang, Han Wu, Feng Peng, Hui Gao, Ying Guan
Summary: In this study, CMH-based CPF films were prepared and their thermal and barrier properties were successfully regulated. The tensile strength and water vapor barrier property of CPF films were significantly improved, making them promising for food packaging applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)