Article
Polymer Science
Francesca Comas-Serra, Paula Estrada, Rafael Minjares-Fuentes, Antoni Femenia
Summary: This study evaluated the content and degree of acetylation (DA) of acemannan in 15 different commercial beverages containing Aloe vera. Flavoured beverages had low levels of acemannan and were fully deacetylated in most cases, likely due to the addition of fruit juices. Unflavoured beverages had variable levels of acemannan, with some samples containing very low amounts. Legislation regarding Aloe vera products is limited, leaving consumers uncertain about the true properties of the products they purchase.
Article
Polymer Science
Petruta Preda, Ana-Maria Enciu, Cristiana Tanase, Maria Dudau, Lucian Albulescu, Monica-Elisabeta Maxim, Raluca Nicoleta Darie-Nita, Oana Brincoveanu, Marioara Avram
Summary: This study aimed to investigate and develop amorphous and crosslinked hydrogels based on natural compounds, such as sodium alginate, aloe vera gel powder, and chitosan, for tumor spheroid formation. The results showed that adding chitosan allowed the formation of spheroids at pH 5, while low viscosity and pH 12 aloe vera gels also promoted spheroid formation. Crosslinked hydrogel variants enhanced spheroid formation efficiency.
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Saeideh Sabbaghzadegan, Haide Golsorkhi, Mohammad Hossein Soltani, Mohammad Kamalinejad, Mohsen Bahrami, Ali Kabir, Majid Dadmehr
Summary: Cardiovascular diseases are the most prevalent causes of morbidity and mortality in both men and women, associated with various risk factors. Aloe vera gel, with its multiple biological activities, has shown beneficial effects on cardiovascular disease risk factors, but further high-quality studies are needed to firmly establish its clinical efficacy.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Zhaowan Zheng, Zhenbang Xiao, Yuan-Lin He, Yanfei Tang, Lefan Li, Chunxia Zhou, Pengzhi Hong, Hui Luo, Zhong-Ji Qian
Summary: The study demonstrated that DAPTMGY from Isochrysis zhanjiangensis can scavenge ROS, increase endogenous antioxidants, and exert anti-photoaging effects through multiple pathways, providing protective effects against UVB-induced damage.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Vishnu Sujeesh, Godwin Ponraj, Hongliang Ren
Summary: This article presents the design and fabrication procedure of a novel soft-pressure sensor using Aloe vera gel and Glycerin as the solvent. The performance of sensor prototypes with varying solvent concentrations and geometric parameters is compared. The proposed sensor is entirely soft and can be designed to conform to any desired geometry.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Duoduo Zhang, Xingtao Zhou, Ke Zhang, Yongkang Yu, Steve W. Cui, Shaoping Nie
Summary: This study found that polysaccharides from Aloe vera gel can protect intestinal epithelial cells from oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction by activating the Nrf2-mitochondrial axis, improving the impaired intestinal barrier function in inflammatory bowel disease.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Chia-Chi Chiu, Yi-Wen Hsiao, Yu-Chuan Wen, Tsung-Yen Chang, Shih-Hsiang Chen, Tang-Her Jaing
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of topical Aloe vera gel in preventing chemotherapy-induced hyperpigmentation (CIH). The results showed that continuous application of Aloe vera gel can reduce the visibility of hyperpigmentation caused by chemotherapy, highlighting its potential as a treatment for CIH.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jing Mu, Huisheng Ma, Hong Chen, Xiaoxia Zhang, Mengyi Ye
Summary: This study demonstrated that luteolin plays a protective role against UVB-induced photoaging by targeting SIRT3, reducing oxidative stress levels, inhibiting MMPs activation, and increasing collagen expression.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Alina Hadi, Anjum Nawab, Feroz Alam, Kishwar Zehra
Summary: Biodegradable films based on sodium alginate and aloe vera were prepared and characterized. The addition of aloe vera gel improved the mechanical and physico-chemical properties of the films, enhancing the tensile strength and reducing the water vapor permeability, making the film more effective as a moisture barrier.
POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Walter Jose Martinez-Burgos, Josilene Lima Serra, Ronald M. Marsiglia, Pedro Montoya, Zulma Sarmiento-Vasquez, Oranys Marin, Euler Gallego-Cartagena, Carlos D. Paternina-Arboleda
Summary: Aloe vera is a plant with rich bioactive compounds and has important applications in medicine, cosmetics, and the food industry. Its use as a functional ingredient or fortifier in the food industry has been a growing trend. In addition, research on the science and innovation of the aloe vera industry is continuously being conducted.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Tulshi Chakraborty, Sumeet Gupta, Anroop Nair, Samrat Chauhan, Vipin Saini
Summary: The study showed that a topical gel formulation containing Aloe vera with insulin-loaded nanoemulsion had significant therapeutic effects on wound healing in diabetic rats, with good spreadability, permeation, and stability. This synergistic approach could be a promising and effective treatment for wounds in diabetic patients.
JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Siti Fatma Abd Karim, Juferi Idris, Junaidah Jai, Mohibah Musa, Ku Halim Ku Hamid
Summary: This study investigates the use of Aloe vera gel and soluble potato starch to improve the mechanical stability and water solubility of thermoplastic starch. The results show that the addition of Aloe vera gel enhances the mechanical properties, water solubility, and heat resistance of TPS films, making them suitable for biodegradable food packaging applications.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Heng Liu, Shaohua Liu, Bingyang Du, Kuntian Dong, Yong Wang, Yuanhu Zhang
Summary: The study found that aloe vera gel treatment not only increased apple browning-related indicators, but also affected the antioxidant capacity of apples, leading to an exacerbation of superficial scald.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yakun Zhao, Huan Li, Jian Chen, Yanbo Wang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Aloe vera gel (AV) and & epsilon;-polylysine (& epsilon;-PL) on the comprehensive properties of guar gum (GG) films. The GG:AV:& epsilon;-PL composite films had higher water solubility, better transparency, thermal stability and elongation at break compared to pure guar gum films. X-ray diffraction and SEM analysis confirmed the amorphous structure of the composite films, and FTIR analysis revealed the formation of hydrogen bonds. The composite films also showed good antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, making them a potential option for high water-soluble antibacterial food packaging materials.
Article
Plant Sciences
Tahereh Poordast, Lida Ghaedian, Leila Ghaedian, Fatemeh Sadat Najib, Shohreh Alipour, Massood Hosseinzadeh, Hossein Molavi Vardanjani, Alireza Salehi, Seyed Jalal Hosseinimehr
Summary: The study compared the effects of Aloe Vera vaginal cream and commercially available estrogen vaginal cream for managing vaginal atrophy in menopause females. Results showed that Aloe Vera vaginal cream was as effective as estrogen vaginal cream in improving vaginal health and symptoms associated with vaginal atrophy.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
