Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zhi Huang, Min-Hua Zong, Wen-Yong Lou
Summary: This study investigated the structural features and immunomodulatory activities of a polysaccharide (MSCP1) from Millettia Speciosa Champ (M. speciose). MSCP1 was found to have a high molecular weight and consist of glucose and xylose. In vitro experiments showed that MSCP1 significantly enhanced macrophage activity and increased the release of nitric oxide and cytokines, suggesting its potential as an immunomodulatory agent.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhi Huang, Min-Hua Zong, Wen-Yong Lou
Summary: By covalently grafting acetyl groups to the Millettia speciosa Champ polysaccharide chains, the emulsifying performance was improved. Acetylation modification led to decreased antioxidant ability and degradation of the polysaccharide, but resulted in a significant reduction in droplet size of the emulsion. Additionally, the emulsifying properties were influenced by the multi-scale molecular structures of the acetylated polysaccharides.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Min Zhang, Caihong Cui, Yanduan Lin, Jinyan Cai
Summary: Millettia speciosa Champ., a fabaceous medicinal plant mainly distributed in southeast China, has been found to have significant effects in ameliorating glycolipid metabolism disorder, possibly by regulating HPA axis hormones and the IRS2/PI3K/Akt/GLUT4 signaling pathway. Its chemical profile includes alkaloids and flavonoids, suggesting a potential role in regulating glycolipid metabolism. Further research on directed separation and pharmacological activities of MSC is warranted.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lin-Hao Lai, Min-Hua Zong, Zhi Huang, Zi-Fu Ni, Pei Xu, Wen-Yong Lou
Summary: An acid polysaccharide named HP was isolated from the southern medicine Millettia speciosa Champ. The HP molecule had a molecular weight of 37.8 kDa and consisted of various components. It exhibited anti-inflammation activity and low toxicity towards RAW 264.7 cells, and it could significantly suppress the release of tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-6, and nitric oxide in RAW 264.7.
JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Maoyuan Wang, Mei Zhang, Qing Yang, Qinglong Wang, Bokai Ma, Zhiying Li, Wen Cheng, Huan Tang, Shixiu Feng, Zhunian Wang
Summary: This study systematically evaluated the metabolomic profiling of Millettia speciosa root extracts at different growth stages. Significant differences were found among extracts from different ages, and 110 compounds were identified. Pharmacological studies suggested that 5-year old roots may have better fat-lowering and hepatoprotective effects, which could be beneficial for improving NAFLD.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Majid Nooshkam, Mehdi Varidi
Summary: This study found that emulsions stabilized by WPI-GG conjugate exhibit better physicochemical properties and resistance to environmental stress, but may affect the bioaccessibility of beta-carotene.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Si-Yuan Luo, Zhi Huang, Xi Chen, Min-Hua Zong, Wen-Yong Lou
Summary: In this study, a functional protein with excellent bioactivities was extracted from Millettia speciosa Champ. leaf for the first time. The protein showed a high extraction efficiency and mainly consisted of beta-fold and beta-corner structures. It was rich in glutamic acid, aspartic acid, and leucine, making it a high quality natural protein. The protein exhibited great water holding capacity, oil absorption capacity, as well as emulsifying and foaming properties, and also showed considerable antioxidant activity. These findings suggest that the protein could be a promising ingredient for functional foods.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Tian Tian, Shi Liu, Lanxin Li, Shaodong Wang, Lin Cheng, Jianling Feng, Zhe Wang, Xiaohong Tong, Huan Wang, Lianzhou Jiang
Summary: This study investigates the interaction mechanisms of soy protein fibrils-β-carotene complex, and develops a high nutrient plant-based mayonnaise using plant-based ingredients (β-carotene and protein fibrils) by a facile method. The results suggest that the conformational transition of protein fibrils occurs upon the addition of β-carotene, and the main interaction between protein fibrils and β-carotene is hydrophobic interaction. The formed complex improves the antioxidant activity and stability of β-carotene.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Xiaogang Chen, Wenjing Sun, Baichang Xu, Enyun Wu, Yao Cui, Kaiyuan Hao, Geyin Zhang, Congcong Zhou, Yanping Xu, Jiang Li, Hongbin Si
Summary: The polysaccharides from the roots of Millettia Speciosa Champ exhibit immunomodulatory effects in cyclophosphamide-induced mice by improving immune organ indices, cytokine secretion, intestinal morphology, and microbial diversity. These findings suggest that Millettia Speciosa Champ polysaccharide holds promise as an immunostimulant in functional foods and drugs.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xi Chen, Zhi Huang, Si-Yuan Luo, Min-Hua Zong, Wen-Yong Lou
Summary: The study successfully prepared magnetic hydrogels with high strength, high porosity, and macroporous structure, exhibiting excellent adsorption effect on both Cu2+ and Congo red. The adsorption processes for different substances followed different kinetics models, and the prepared hydrogels showed excellent reusability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qiaoli Zhao, Liuping Fan, Jinwei Li
Summary: The delivery vehicles based on protein-polysaccharide-polyphenol are effective in encapsulating bioactive components such as β-carotene, improving their solubility and bioavailability. The formation of LZPI-CSPA complexes enhances the stability and oxidative resistance of high internal phase emulsions, resulting in improved retention and bioaccessibility of β-carotene.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xin Liu, Fang Xie, Jiaojao Zhou, Jiangling He, Zia-ud Din, Shuiyuan Chen, Jie Cai
Summary: Food-grade compound-stabilized high-internal-phase Pickering emulsions (HIPEs) were prepared using zein, tannic acid (TA) and sodium alginate (SA). These HIPEs showed good stability and could load ll-carotene for delivery and solubilization, as well as be used as food-grade inks for 3D printing. This study provides new insights on HIPEs for nutrition delivery systems and future food manufacturing.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Meng-Fan Li, Hua-Ling Cui, Wen-Yong Lou
Summary: This study introduces the use of Millettia speciosa Champ cellulose (MSCC) and carboxymethylcellulose (MSCCMC) in the fabrication of 3D-network hydrogels as a delivery system for probiotics. The structural features, swelling behavior, and pH-responsiveness of the MSCC-MSCCMC hydrogels were characterized, along with their encapsulation and controlled-release behavior for Lactobacillus paracasei BY2 (L. paracasei BY2). The results showed that the MSCC-MSCCMC hydrogels had porous and network structures, and their properties were influenced by the concentration of MSCCMC.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chi Zhang, Yi-Yi Mo, Shi-Sui Feng, Ming-Wei Meng, Si-Ying Chen, Hui-Min Huang, Xue Ling, Hui Song, Yong-Hong Liang, Song-Feng Ou, Hong-Wei Guo, Zhi-Heng Su
Summary: The study found that MSC has antidepressant effects and can significantly improve depression induced by chronic unpredictable mild stress. Nine potential biomarkers for depression were identified through urine metabolomics, and the metabolic pathways associated with the efficacy of MSC were explored. Through the integration of metabolomics with pharmacodynamics, L-isoleucine, sebacic acid, and allantoin were identified as potential pharmacodynamic biomarkers associated with the efficacy of MSC.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qing Guo, Ipek Bayram, Xin Shu, Jiaqi Su, Wenyan Liao, Yuan Wang, Yanxiang Gao
Summary: A study found that emulsions stabilized by the high methoxyl pectin-rhamnolipid-pea protein isolate-curcumin complex had the best performance in terms of droplet size, encapsulation efficiency, physical stability, and bioaccessibility of beta-carotene.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhi Huang, Ying-Jie Zeng, Xi Chen, Si-Yuan Luo, Lei Pu, Fang-Zhou Li, Min-Hua Zong, Wen-Yong Lou
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2020)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Fei Peng, Ying Zhao, Fang-Zhou Li, Xiao-Yang Ou, Ying-Jie Zeng, Min-Hua Zong, Wen-Yong Lou
JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shuang-Lan Hu, Ying-Jie Zeng, De-Zhi Wu, Wen-Yong Lou
Summary: A magnetically separable carbon-based solid acid catalyst derived from sucralose has been prepared by carbonizing and loading magnetic nanoparticles. This catalyst shows high activity for the hydrolysis of cellulose and can be easily separated due to its magnetic properties.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hui-Rong Yang, Lian-Hong Chen, Ying-Jie Zeng
Summary: The novel homogeneous polysaccharide extracted from Tricholoma matsutake demonstrated strong antioxidant activity and inhibition on alpha-glucosidase and a-amylase activities. Furthermore, treatment with this polysaccharide significantly improved glucose consumption, glycogen synthesis, and the activities of various enzymes in insulin-resistant-human hepatoma cell line (IR-HepG2), suggesting great potential in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuang-Lan Hu, Ying-Jie Zeng, De-Zhi Wu, Wen-Yong Lou
Summary: Lignocellulose is a promising biomass resource, and solid acid catalysts have been studied for efficient hydrolysis to produce glucose for lipid production. Research showed that a combination of solid acid catalysts can be environmentally friendly and cost-effective for microbial lipid production from rice straw hydrolysate.
WASTE AND BIOMASS VALORIZATION
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qingyan Chen, Kai Zhao, Guoping Li, Jiyue Luo, Xin Li, Yingjie Zeng, Xiao-mao Wang
Summary: Given the increasing demand for drinking water purifiers, researchers have successfully developed highly permeable membranes with strong antimicrobial properties. These membranes, created through chemical grafting of quaternary ammonium salt molecules onto biodegradable polylactic acid substrates, exhibit excellent antimicrobial efficiency and high water filtration rates.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xue Li, Hao Liu, Hui-Rong Yang, Ying-Jie Zeng
Summary: The study investigated the structural features and hypoglycemic effects of a polysaccharide Pan from the root of Panax notoginseng. The results showed that Pan had good antioxidant activity and could slow down body weight and blood glucose content in high-fat diet-induced mice. It further suppressed the expression of certain substances in the intestines and enhanced the expression of certain substances in the liver, exhibiting hypoglycemic effects.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hui-Rong Yang, Xue Li, Hao Liu, Dong-Rui Zhao, Ying-Jie Zeng
Summary: In this study, a polysaccharide Pnp was prepared from P. notoginseng, and its structure and biology activities were investigated. Results showed that Pnp mainly consisted of -*2,4)-alpha-L-Rhap- (1-*,-*5)-alpha-L-Araf-(1-* and-*4)-alpha-D-Galp-(1-* residues with acetyl groups. Furthermore, Pnp activated the immunologic function of macrophages and could be utilized by the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum, enhancing its hydrophobicity and the level of short-chain fatty acids. These findings suggest that Pnp has potential as a nutraceutical and functional candidate in the food industry.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ying-Jie Zeng, Xiao-Ling Wu, Hui-Rong Yang, Min-Hua Zong, Wen-Yong Lou
Summary: In this study, monodispersed silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were biosynthesized with the assistance of β-NADPH and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) using a reductase from Fusarium solani DO7. The reductase was identified as 1,4-alpha-glucosidase, and the antibacterial mechanism of AgNPs was found to involve adsorption and destabilization of cell membrane leading to cell death. Furthermore, AgNPs exhibited catalytic activity in the reduction of 4-nitroaniline to p-phenylene diamine, with a high conversion rate in a short time.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Huirong Yang, Teodora Emilia Coldea, Yingjie Zeng, Haifeng Zhao
Summary: The study demonstrated that wheat gluten hydrolysates (WGH) had significant effects on yeast biomass, fermentability, and ethanol yield in very-high-gravity (VHG) worts, with the 40% ethanol elution fraction showing the most positive impact.
BIORESOURCES AND BIOPROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Fang-Zhou Li, Ying-Jie Zeng, Min-Hua Zong, Ji-Guo Yang, Wen-Yong Lou
JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fei Peng, Xiao-Yang Ou, Ze-Wang Guo, Ying-Jie Zeng, Min-Hua Zong, Wen-Yong Lou
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lei Pu, Ying-Jie Zeng, Pei Xu, Fang-Zhou Li, Min-Hua Zong, Ji-Guo Yang, Wen-Yong Lou
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2020)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Hui-Hui Su, Fei Peng, Xiao-Yang Ou, Ying-Jie Zeng, Min-Hua Zong, Wen-Yong Lou
Article
Chemistry, Applied
M. Graca Dias, Elsa Vasco, Francisco Ravasco, Lufsa Oliveira
Summary: This study estimated the vitamin D intake of "adults" and "elderly" populations in Portugal using the TDS methodology. The results showed that the majority of people had inadequate vitamin D intake, well below the Dietary Reference Values.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yanan Wang, Jiachen Shi, Yong-Jiang Xu, Chin-Ping Tan, Yuanfa Liu
Summary: This study investigates the variations in lipid digestion profiles among individuals of different ages using in vitro digestion models. The findings suggest that adults have a more comprehensive lipid digestion compared to infants, and infants tend to release shorter chain length and more saturated free fatty acids during digestion. Additionally, the particle sizes in the stomach of the elderly were consistently larger. This study enhances our understanding of how lipids with different degrees of unsaturation undergo digestion in diverse age groups.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hyunjong Yu, Huisu Kim, Pahn-Shick Chang
Summary: Chitosan-pectin emulsion-filled hydrogel (EFH) was developed to enhance the bioaccessibility of lipophilic bioactive compounds through intestinal delivery. The EFH, prepared without crosslinking agents, demonstrated improved mechanical strength and compactness with higher pectin concentration. It retained the emulsion at pH 2.0 and released it at pH 7.4, resulting in enhanced release of free fatty acids and improved bioaccessibility of curcumin.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tongze Zhang, Siqi Hong, Jia-Rong Zhang, Pin-He Liu, Siyi Li, Zixian Wen, Jianwei Xiao, Guirong Zhang, Olivier Habimana, Nagendra P. Shah, Zhongquan Sui, Harold Corke
Summary: Lactic acid fermentation significantly affects the morphology and physicochemical properties of proso millet starch, including the formation of surface indentations and small pores, decrease in gelatinization temperatures, and changes in hardness and adhesiveness.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Liqin Kong, Feng Hong, Peng Luan, Yiping Chen, Yaoze Feng, Ming Zhu
Summary: This study presents a novel impedance biosensor using composite nanomaterials and T1R1 as a signal probe, which can competitively and ultra-sensitively detect umami intensity. The biosensor exhibits exceptional analytical performance and is suitable for food flavor evaluation.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kunying Lv, Yixin Yang, Qilong Li, Ran Chen, Liang Deng, Yiwei Zhang, Ning Jiang
Summary: Horse's milk, with its high nutritional value and low allergenic proteins, could be a substitute for cow's milk in infant consumption. A proteomic method was used to identify and compare milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and whey proteins from different horse breeds. The study found differences in protein composition and functionality, which could support the development of formulas more suitable for human infants.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Enrique Jacobo Diaz-Montana, Helene Brignot, Ramon Aparicio-Ruiz, Thierry Thomas- Danguin, Maria Teresa Morales
Summary: Sensory perception of virgin olive oil is influenced by phenols and volatiles, which are affected by the composition of the oil and biological factors. This study investigated the effect of saliva and phenols on the release of volatiles, and found that the presence of phenols decreased the release of saturated volatiles.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wei Zhou, Rui Zhang, Zhen Cai, Fangfang Wu, Yong Hu, Chao Huang, Kun Hu, Yun Chen
Summary: Environmentally friendly and outstanding pH-responsive cationic starch nanoparticles (CSNP) were prepared from pH-sensitive starch. CSNP exhibited nanosize and regular sphere, highly free-flowing molecular chains, and demonstrated excellent pH responsiveness through multiple emulsion/demulsification transitions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Andrea Koo, Vinayak Ghate, Weibiao Zhou
Summary: This study suggests that direct seeding may negatively affect the nutritional quality of crops, causing a decrease in ascorbic acid, vitamin K, and total glucosinolate content.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tonghao Du, Yazhou Xu, Xiaoyan Xu, Shijin Xiong, Linli Zhang, Biao Dong, Jinqing Huang, Tao Huang, Muyan Xiao, Tao Xiong, Mingyong Xie
Summary: This study successfully improved the ACE inhibitory activity of black sesame seeds by fermenting them with Lactobacillus Plantarum NCU116 and hydrolyzing them using acid protease. The RF-PSO model was used to predict the ACE inhibitory activity during the hydrolysis process. Eight peptides with ACE inhibitory activity were identified from fermented black sesame seed hydrolysates after separation and screening.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yao Liu, Songyi Lin, Kexin Liu, Shan Wang, Qiaozhen Liu, Na Sun
Summary: This study analyzed the structural changes of shrimp proteins during digestion, predicted the immunodominant epitopes, and validated their allergenicity. The results showed that shrimp proteins were degraded into peptides during digestion, but still carried IgE epitopes that trigger allergic reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tiantian Fu, Hongwei Cao, Yu Zhang, Xiao Guan
Summary: This study investigates the impact of milling on the active components in rice, with a focus on the stability and bioaccessibility of phenols, VB1, and alpha-GABA during cooking and digestion. The findings show that milling exacerbates the instability of gamma-GABA during cooking and VB1 during digestion, and it affects the bioaccessibility of these active compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhihao Yang, Yanru Hou, Min Zhang, Puxin Hou, Chang Liu, Lu Dou, Xiaoyu Chen, Lihua Zhao, Lin Su, Ye Jin
Summary: This study investigated the molecular mechanism of feeding regimes on lamb flavor by using TMT labeling combined with MS. The results showed that pasture-fed groups had higher levels of amino acids and volatile flavor substances compared to concentrate-fed groups. Additionally, several differentially abundant proteins associated with lamb flavor were identified.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zixuan Xie, De Zhang, Junyu Zhu, Qianqian Luo, Jun Liu, Jingtao Zhou, Xiaoyong Wang, Yuqiong Chen, Zhi Yu, Dejiang Ni
Summary: This study investigated the acidification of aroma-enhanced black tea during storage. Analysis of non-volatile substances and organic acids using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS and HPLC revealed a decrease in soluble sugars and amino acids, while an increase in organic acids such as oxalic acid, malic acid, and quinic acid. In vitro experiments further demonstrated that the acidification is a result of the decomposition of sugars and amino acids by heating, as well as the oxidation of aromatic aldehydes. Additionally, the study showed that the taste composition of tea infusion is altered, with reduced amino acids, catechins, soluble sugars, and flavonoids. This research provides a theoretical basis for improving the quality of black tea.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lin Wang, Falai Ma, Zihan Li, Yan Zhang
Summary: This study developed time-temperature integrators based on amyloglucosidase@Cu3(PO4)2 nanoflowers for monitoring the freshness of chilled pork. The results showed that the integrators were highly reliable and accurate in predicting the quality of chilled pork.
