Article
Food Science & Technology
Do-Yeong Kim, Ji-Ho Kim, Han-Seung Shin
Summary: The aim of this study was to compare the physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of fermented soybean products prepared with non-treated and ultrasonicated Koji. The results showed that the application of ultrasonicated Koji enhanced the physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of the soybean products.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Krishnagowdu Saravanan, Nandakumar Vidya, Jayachandran Halka, Ravichandran Priyanka Preethi, Chinnaswamy Appunu, Ramalingam Radhakrishnan, Muthukrishnan Arun
Summary: This study investigated the effects of externally applied stevioside on soybean root growth. Treatment with 24.5μM stevioside significantly increased root length, root numbers, root biomass, shoot length, and shoot biomass. It also enhanced photosynthetic pigments, leaf relative water content, and antioxidant enzymes. However, a higher concentration of stevioside (40.5μM) increased various biochemical parameters such as total polyphenolic content and proline content. Gene expression analysis revealed that stevioside treatment influenced the expression of root growth development-related genes in soybean. Overall, stevioside has the potential to improve morpho-physiological traits, biochemical status, and root development gene expression in soybean.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Mohamed S. Sheteiwy, Hongbo Shao, Weicong Qi, Paul Daly, Anket Sharma, Hiba Shaghaleh, Yousef Alhaj Hamoud, Mohamed A. El-Esawi, Ronghui Pan, Qun Wan, Haiying Lu
Summary: The study indicates that the application of 60 μmol/L jasmonic acid (JA) through seed priming and foliar application can effectively improve water status, photosynthetic performance, chlorophyll content, antioxidant activity, and hormonal levels in soybean plants under salinity stress, ultimately enhancing plant growth and providing tolerance against excessive soil salinity.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yingjie Xu, Jian Zhang, Jinmeng He, Ting Liu, Xiaobing Guo
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the changes in structure and oxidation resistance of ultrasonic degradation products of sugar beet pectin (SBP). The study compared the structural changes and antioxidant activity between SBP and its degradation products. Results showed that the content of alpha-D-1,4-galacturonic acid (GalA) increased to 68.28% as the ultrasonic treatment time increased. The modified SBP showed improved antioxidant capacity and thermal stability after ultrasonic treatment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qianghua Zhou, Zhandong Cai, Peiqi Xian, Yanbo Cheng, Tengxiang Lian, Hai Nian
Summary: This study investigated the impacts and mechanisms of silicon (Si) on cadmium (Cd) retention in soybean. The results showed that Si promoted soybean growth, enhanced plant antioxidant activities, and reduced Cd translocation. The study also found that Si-mediated Cd stress response genes were involved in improving oxidative stress, changing Cd uptake and transport, and alleviating Cd toxicity in soybean. Additionally, several potential target genes were identified for breeding Cd-tolerant soybean cultivars.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Qin Zhang, Fanghui Li, Mengjie Guo, Meilan Qin, Jiajing Wang, Hairui Yu, Jian Xu, Yongqiang Liu, Tong Tong
Summary: Fish meal is no longer sufficient for aquatic feed protein source and soybean meal is a good alternative. However, soybean meal contains anti-nutritional factors. This study examined the effects of replacing 10% fish meal protein with fermented soybean meal protein supplementation on the growth and immune response of juvenile coho salmon. The results showed that the supplementation significantly influenced gene expression, growth performance, and antioxidant and immunity capacity of the juveniles.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ogemdi F. Eze, Afroditi Chatzifragkou, Dimitris Charalampopoulos
Summary: The study compared the conventional and ultrasonication assisted methods for soybean protein extraction. Results indicated that ultrasonication assisted extraction could achieve higher protein yield and improve the structural properties of the proteins extracted.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohammad Kazem Medlej, Cherri Batoul, Hamza Olleik, Suming Li, Akram Hijazi, Ghassan Nasser, Marc Maresca, Celine Pochat-Bohatier
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the properties of biopolymers extracted from a non-edible Lebanese onion plant under different extraction conditions. Results showed that extracts obtained with 50% ultrasound treatment exhibited the best antioxidant activity, while certain extracts were found to be non-toxic to human cells.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Dayi Ji, Qiang Wang, Tingting Lu, Haile Ma, Xiumin Chen
Summary: The study investigated the effects of ultrasonic conditions on the phytochemical profiles, antioxidant activity, and enzymatic activities in coffee leaves. Different ultrasonic parameters led to changes in phenolic content and antioxidant activity in coffee leaves. Temporal patterns were observed in the activities of polyphenol oxidase and peroxidase after ultrasonication, impacting the levels of phenolic compounds.
Article
Acoustics
Long He, Yongfang Gao, Xinyue Wang, Ling Han, Qunli Yu, Hongmei Shi, Rende Song
Summary: The study found that ultrasonication can increase the degree of hydrolysis and antioxidant activities of oxhide gelatin, enhance the release of antioxidant peptides by modifying protein structure, and provide new insights into the application of ultrasonication in this process.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Muhammad Hussain, Abdul Qayum, Xiuxiu Zhang, Xinyue Hao, Lu Liu, Yuxin Wang, Kifayat Hussain, Xiaodong Li
Summary: In our study, high-intensity ultrasound was used to enhance the bioactive, functional, and digestibility properties of potato protein. The optimal treatment time for improving these properties was found to be 20 minutes. The treated samples showed significant improvements in DPPH and OH radical scavenging activity, as well as digestibility.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Diqiong Wang, Mingming Zhong, Yufan Sun, Lin Fang, Yuanda Sun, Baokun Qi, Yang Li
Summary: This study investigated the stability, rheological properties, and encapsulation efficiency of LP nanoemulsions under different pH conditions. Results indicated superior performance in neutral and alkaline environments, providing valuable theoretical reference for further applications.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Janice Kofsky, Hengyou Zhang, Bao-Hua Song
Summary: This study aims to identify novel resistant genetic resources from wild soybean for the development of new SCN resistant cultivars. The resistance mechanism in the newly identified SCN resistant ecotype, NRS100, includes the suppression of the jasmonic acid (JA) signaling pathway to allow for salicylic acid (SA) signaling-activated resistance response and polyamine synthesis to promote structural integrity of root cell walls.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Qiuyan Ren, Hua Jiang, Wenyang Xiang, Yang Nie, Song Xue, Haijian Zhi, Kai Li, Junyi Gai
Summary: This study cloned the resistance gene GmCAL against Soybean mosaic virus and found that it plays a crucial regulatory role in soybean resistance.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chaoqun Li, Yuan Tian, Qinyuan Ma, Beili Zhang
Summary: The study demonstrated that GABA could ameliorate growth impairment and intestinal dysfunction induced by a high-soybean meal diet in turbot. GABA relieved oxidative stress, apoptosis, inflammation, and microbiota dysbiosis in the intestine, contributing to an improved understanding of GABA's function in fish intestines.
Article
Polymer Science
Mansuri M. Tosif, Agnieszka Najda, Joanna Klepacka, Aarti Bains, Prince Chawla, Ankur Kumar, Minaxi Sharma, Kandi Sridhar, Surya Prakash Gautam, Ravinder Kaushik
Summary: Taro is an important source of carbohydrates and is rich in mucilage and starch granules. Mucilage has various functional properties and can be extracted from different organisms. Different extraction techniques can yield quantitative amounts of taro mucilage, with coldwater extraction and ethanol precipitation being effective for obtaining high-quality mucilage. Taro mucilage also has diverse applications, such as fat replacement and dye removal.
Article
Polymer Science
Aarti Bains, Agnieszka Najda, Prince Chawla, Joanna Klepacka, Sanju Bala Dhull, Pardeep Kumar Sadh, Mohammed Azhar Khan, Ravinder Kaushik
Summary: Interest in using plant-based bioactive compounds in foods has grown due to their biochemical activities and as alternatives to high concentrations of chemical utilization. A nanoemulsion containing red rice extract was formulated and showed stable droplet sizes and improved antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential antimicrobial activities. The findings suggest the potential industrial-scale application of this nanoemulsion.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Amine Assouguem, Abdellah Farah, Riaz Ullah, Yesim Bulak Korkmaz, Rafa Almeer, Amany A. Sayed, Agnieszka Najda, Abderrahim Lazraq
Summary: This study investigated the activity of Tetranychus urticae and its predators on two citrus varieties in citrus orchards in Morocco. The results showed that the predators, Typhlodromus sp. and Phytoseiulus persimilis, play an important role in controlling T. urticae, and their synergistic control can be a sustainable alternative method in the absence of chemical control.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ahmed I. Abulsoud, Hussein M. El-Husseiny, Ahmed A. El-Husseiny, Hesham A. El-Mahdy, Ahmed Ismail, Samy Y. Elkhawaga, Emad Gamil Khidr, Doaa Fathi, Eman A. Mady, Agnieszka Najda, Mohammad Algahtani, Abdulrahman Theyab, Khalaf F. Alsharif, Ashraf Albrakati, Roula Bayram, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim, Ahmed S. Doghish
Summary: COVID-19 is a global pandemic caused by SARS-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). The development of new vaccines with innovative technologies has revolutionized the field of vaccinology. These vaccines use mRNA encoding the Spike SARS-CoV-2 protein or recombinant adenovirus vectors to introduce the Spike protein gene into cells, allowing for faster updates to combat new variants. However, effective control of these variants requires a rapid and widespread vaccination policy with sufficient vaccine doses.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Partha Biswas, Shakil Ahmed Polash, Dipta Dey, Md. Abu Kaium, Aar Rafi Mahmud, Farhana Yasmin, Sumit Kumar Baral, Md. Aminul Islam, Tanjim Ishraq Rahaman, Asif Abdullah, Tanzila Ismail Ema, Dhrubo Ahmed Khan, Shabana Bibi, Hitesh Chopra, Mohamed Kamel, Agnieszka Najda, Maged M. A. Fouda, UmmeSalma M. Rehan, Mayyadah Mheidat, Rawidh Alsaidalani, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim, Md. Nazmul Hasan
Summary: Nanotechnology is a multidisciplinary field that involves collaboration among researchers from various fields. It has diverse applications in smart sensing technologies, disease diagnosis, and treatment. In medicine, nanotechnology allows interaction at the molecular level, enabling high sensitivity and specificity. Nanomaterials, with their unique characteristics, are widely used in different industries and have the potential to reduce pollutants in the environment. They also play a significant role in drug discovery and delivery systems.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ahmed E. Altyar, Amr El-Sayed, Ahmed Abdeen, Marina Piscopo, Shaker A. Mousa, Agnieszka Najda, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim
Summary: Although current pharmacological assays have limited therapeutic value for certain disorders, regenerative medicine has shown promising data in overcoming such problems, especially in zebrafish and reptilian models. Despite a lack of comprehensive understanding, investigations into the precise mechanisms behind their regenerative capabilities could potentially save millions of lives from life-threatening events. The use of advanced technologies such as organ transplantation, tissue engineering, stem cell therapy, and artificial tissues holds great potential in the future of regenerative medicine.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Moustafa S. Abdelhamid, Khlood M. El Bohi, Mohamed H. Sherif, Manar S. Abdelhamid, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim, Yaser H. A. Elewa, Mohamed M. M. Metwally, Ghadeer M. Albadrani, Agnieszka Najda, Shereen El Abdel-Hamid, Ehsan H. Abu-Zeid
Summary: This study aimed to assess the ameliorative effect of bee venom (BV) on MeHgCl-induced peripheral neurotoxicity using DRGs in rats. The results showed that BV administration significantly mitigated the MeHgCl-induced alterations in oxidative stress-related indices and protected against MeHgCl-induced neuronal damage.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Rajalaxmi Behera, Veerta Sharma, Amarjot Kaur Grewal, Amit Kumar, Bhaskar Arora, Agnieszka Najda, Ghadeer M. Albadrani, Ahmed E. Altyar, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim, Thakur Gurjeet Singh
Summary: Mitochondrial dysfunction is a fundamental cause of ischemia reperfusion (I/R) damage, which refers to the paradoxical progression of cellular dysfunction and death when blood flow is restored to previously ischemic tissues. The opening of mitochondrial permeability transition pores (MPTP) due to increased mitochondrial permeability is a key factor in I/R injury. The interaction between MPTP and mitoKATP and their roles in I/R injury are the focus of this review.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Jamal Ragheb Qasem, Ayoob Obaid Alfalahi, Moodi Saham Alsubeie, Ali Fadaam Almehemdi, Agnieszka Synowiec
Summary: Field demonstration and pot experiments were conducted to assess the effectiveness of paraquat, oxadiazon, and oxyfluorfen herbicides on controlling selected populations of fleabane in Jordan. The results showed that the resistant population in one specific site was not affected by the recommended or higher rates of the herbicides, while other populations were effectively controlled. Genetic analysis revealed that the resistant population was genetically distinct from the others, indicating the need for novel alternative practices to control its spread.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Umar Ijaz, Shama Mustafa, Qurat Ul Ain, Ali Hamza, Hussain Ahmed, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim, Ghadeer M. Albadrani, Agnieszka Najda, Shafaqat Ali
Summary: The study demonstrates that eriodictyol can attenuate furan-induced testicular toxicity in male rats. It exerts its protective effects by improving biochemical parameters, enhancing sperm quality and quantity, regulating hormone levels, and mitigating histopathological damages.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katarzyna Godlewska, Pawel Pacyga, Agnieszka Najda, Izabela Michalak
Summary: The aim of this publication is to propose rapid screening methods for the identification of biologically active compounds in aqueous solutions. Plant extracts obtained by ultrasound-assisted extraction were analyzed for the content of these compounds. Initial characterization using fast and inexpensive methods allows for avoiding time-consuming analyses with advanced research equipment. Additionally, the antioxidant activity and quantitative analysis of plant hormones were performed.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Lukasz Drozd, Krzysztof Szkucik, Momika Ziomek, Agnieszka Najda, Przemyslaw Knysz, Zbigniew Belkot
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the possibility of using marjoram and thyme essential oils to inhibit the growth of microorganisms in poultry meatballs. The results showed that the essential oils had inhibitory effects on the growth of bacteria, with the effectiveness depending on the concentration and type of oil. However, higher concentrations of essential oils resulted in decreased acceptance of the smell and taste of the meatballs. The addition of essential oils significantly reduced the total number of microorganisms in the meatballs, particularly at a concentration of 1 mg/g.
MEDYCYNA WETERYNARYJNA-VETERINARY MEDICINE-SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jamal R. Qasemid
Summary: The resistance of hairy fleabane to paraquat, oxadiazon, and oxyfluorfen herbicides was tested in two populations collected from date palm orchards in Jordan. Results showed resistance to all three herbicides in both populations, but other herbicides were effective in controlling the weed.
