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Food Science & Technology
Olga Mileti, Noemi Baldino, Francesco Filice, Francesca R. Lupi, Maria Stefania Sinicropi, Domenico Gabriele
Summary: This study investigated the extraction process of waste using solvent and supercritical CO2 extraction and utilized the obtained anthocyanins for starch-based food film formulations. The addition of anthocyanins improved the structuring and mechanical properties of the films, making them suitable for applications like dipping using coverage methods. The packaging also exhibited attractiveness and pH-sensitivity.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Daniela Serea, Georgiana Horincar, Oana Emilia Constantin, Iuliana Aprodu, Nicoleta Stanciuc, Gabriela Elena Bahrim, Silvius Stanciu, Gabriela Rapeanu
Summary: This study aimed to enhance the functionality of beer by increasing its level of antioxidant activity through the addition of red grape skin extract. The addition of different concentrations of the extract significantly increased the phenolic and flavonoid content of beer samples, leading to an increased antioxidant capacity. These findings highlight the potential of using grape skin extract as a functional ingredient in beer production.
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Environmental Sciences
Ali Seraj, Alireza Allafchian, Fathallah Karimzadeh, Arian Valikhani, Seyed Amir Hossein Jalali
Summary: In this study, an enhanced antibacterial agent was developed by inlaying silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on a kappa-carrageenan (KC) base and coating them on Fe3O4 magnetic cores (Fe3O4@KC@Ag). The resulting Fe3O4@KC@Ag nanocomposites showed improved antibacterial activity due to the decreased agglomeration of AgNPs. These findings suggest that Fe3O4@KC@Ag nanocomposites could be promising agents for combating bacterial infections in aqueous environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Sha Xie, Yunqi Liu, Huawei Chen, Zhenwen Zhang, Maosheng Ge
Summary: In warm climates, red wine grape Yan73 experiences substantial anthocyanin degradation at late ripening stages, especially with non-methylated anthocyanins degrading faster. Despite an increase in protocatechuic acid concentration during late ripening, there is also an upregulation in anthocyanin synthesis capacity.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Agronomy
Linnan Wu, Pengcheng Li, Haifeng Jia, Fesobi Olumide Phillip, Xingcheng Bao, Fengyun Zhao, Benzhou Zhao, Jianrong Feng, Kun Yu
Summary: The study demonstrated that foliar application of KH2PO4 could increase total soluble solids, flavonoid, and total anthocyanin contents in grape skin. Additionally, T2 treatment resulted in lower acidity and higher pH in grape juice, as well as darker skin color compared to other treatments.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xixi Zhao, Ruofei Tian, Jingyi Zhou, Yanlin Liu
Summary: Food-borne fungi pose significant hazards to food preservation and human health, calling for packaging films with antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. In this study, silver nanoparticles were synthesized from grape seed extracts and coated with chitosan. The results showed that grapes treated with chitosan-coated silver nanoparticles exhibited reduced decay percentage and weight loss, maintained high titratable acidity, and inhibited mold growth during storage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ziqi Guo, Yuqi Huang, Jian Huang, Shuyi Li, Zhenzhou Zhu, Qianchun Deng, Shuiyuan Cheng
Summary: The interaction between grape skin anthocyanin extract and gliadin was investigated, and it was found that anthocyanins could effectively form complexes with gliadin and change its conformational properties.
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Plant Sciences
Renxiang Lu, Miaoyu Song, Zhe Wang, Yanlei Zhai, Chaoyang Hu, Avihai Perl, Huiqin Ma
Summary: Red flesh is a desired trait in grapes, but its regulation is not well understood. In this study, we analyzed the flavonoid metabolomes and transcriptomes of the flesh and skin of the grape variety 'Mio Red'. We found significant differences in flavonoid levels between the flesh and skin, and identified differentially expressed genes involved in flavonoid metabolism.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zehra Gun Gok, Mine Karayel, Mustafa Yigitoglu
Summary: The study successfully synthesized carrageenan coated silver nanoparticles and demonstrated their advantages in antibacterial activity and thermal stability.
RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hui Xia, Xuefeng Zhang, Yanqiu Shen, Yuqi Guo, Tong Wang, Jin Wang, Lijin Lin, Honghong Deng, Qunxian Deng, Kunfu Xu, Xiulan Lv, Dong Liang
Summary: In this study, the flavonoid metabolites in red 'Summer Black' and white 'Shine Muscat' table grapes were compared. The results showed that, during fruit development, 'Summer Black' had higher flavonoid compositions and content, especially anthocyanins. On the other hand, 'Shine Muscat' had higher content of flavonols. The expression levels of anthocyanin-related genes were higher in 'Summer Black', while 'Shine Muscat' showed higher expression levels of F3H and FLS genes.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ming Luo, Aixin Li, Feiqi Wang, Junfeng Jiang, Zhengbiao Wang, Jiangfeng You
Summary: Red skin root syndrome leads to a reduction in both production and quality of ginseng. However, the development process and key metabolites are still unknown. In this study, metabolomics analyses were performed on red skin and healthy ginseng, revealing a decrease in primary metabolites and an increase in secondary metabolites, including anthocyanins and carotenoids. Additionally, the study found that MYB transcription factors and the jasmonate signaling pathway may play a role in the accumulation of these metabolites.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Azade Kafashan, Hoomaan Joze-Majidi, Sina Kazemi-Pasarvi, Amir Babaei, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: This study introduces an environmentally-friendly pH-responsive film for smart food packaging. The film is composed of soluble soybean polysaccharide, grape skin anthocyanin extract, and graphene oxide. The results show that the film exhibits significant color variations in response to pH changes and TVB-N release, making it a promising candidate for smart food packaging.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shiwei Gao, Fei Wang, Xiaoqian Zhang, Bo Li, Yuxin Yao
Summary: This study determined the composition and content of anthocyanin compounds in red-fleshed 'Kanghong' berries and wine. Additionally, it revealed the anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway in the flesh of 'Kanghong' berries. The study also found that the percentage of anthocyanin compounds differed between the flesh and skin of the berries and that KH berries and wine had higher anthocyanin content than Cabernet Sauvignon wine.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
James R. Campbell, Florian Grosnickel, James A. Kennedy, Andrew L. Waterhouse
Summary: The research found that anthocyanins have a significant impact on the extraction of condensed tannins, especially in the early ripening stages with a declining effect in later stages. Additionally, anthocyanins led to a decrease in the size of the extracted condensed tannins.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Armin Amirsadeghi, Arman Jafari, Seyyedeh-Sara Hashemi, Aboozar Kazemi, Younes Ghasemi, Amin Derakhshanfar, Mohammad-Ali Shahbazi, Seyyed Vahid Niknezhad
Summary: Novel sprayable antibacterial dressings were developed by in-situ formation of Ag-nanoparticles using Persian gum as a carbohydrate polymer. The dressings showed good sprayability, antibacterial activity, and biocompatibility, indicating high potential for wound repair.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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)
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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)
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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)