Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhen Gao, Chao Ma, Chengchao Zheng, Yuxin Yao, Yuanpeng Du
Summary: Salt stress has significant effects on plant growth and miRNAs play a crucial role in regulating salt tolerance. Understanding the molecular mechanism of miRNA-mediated salt stress tolerance is important for developing salt-tolerant crops and combating soil salinization.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yong Yan, Xiaojun Zhu, Yue Yu, Chao Li, Zhaoliang Zhang, Feng Wang
Summary: Plant genetic engineering plays a crucial role in sustainable agriculture by improving crop yield, quality, and resistance to stresses. Nanotechnology-based gene delivery systems show promising potential in plant genetic transformation, with high efficiency and good compatibility. However, challenges still exist for the broad application of nanomaterial-mediated gene delivery in plants.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Milad Hadidi, Jose C. Orellana Palacios, David Julian McClements, Maryam Mahfouzi, Andres Moreno
Summary: The global population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, leading to an increased demand for proteins in the human diet. Alfalfa leaf, an underutilized source of cheap protein, shows promise for human consumption and food applications. This review evaluates the application of alfalfa leaf proteins (ALPs) as a potential protein source and discusses their molecular composition, nutritional value, extraction methods, and functional properties. The challenges and potential strategies for utilizing ALPs as a protein source in the human diet are also discussed.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Julie Kim, Yuning Liu, Weiyu Wang, Jeffrey C. Blossom, Laxmi Kant Dwivedi, K. S. James, Rakesh Sarwal, Rockli Kim, S. Subramanian
Summary: This study investigated the health and development indicators of children under 5 years old in 36 states and union territories, and 640 districts in India. The findings revealed significant variation in the burden of child undernutrition across different assembly constituencies.
Article
Plant Sciences
Muzammil Hussain, Nosheen Zahra, Tao Lang, Muhammad Zain, Mubashar Raza, Noman Shakoor, Muhammad Adeel, Haichao Zhou
Summary: Nanotechnology has great potential in sustainable agriculture, improving nutrient use efficiency, plant health, and food production. Modulating the plant-associated microbiota at the nanoscale provides an opportunity to increase global crop production and ensure future food security. Nano-materials applied to agricultural crops can affect plant and soil microbiota, which play important roles in nutrient acquisition, stress tolerance, and disease control.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Doris Hui Lan Ng, Frederick Hong Xiang Koh, Hazel Ee Ling Yeong, Terence Cheong Wei Huey, Koy Min Chue, Fung Joon Foo, Samuel Teong Huang Chew
Summary: This paper aims to provide evidence-based best-practice recommendations to improve the nutritional status of hospitalized patients and enhance clinical outcomes after discharge through a comprehensive team approach and individualized nutrition care plans.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Julia Hilbrands, Mary Beth Feuling, Aniko Szabo, Bi Q. Teng, Nicole Fabus, Melissa Froh, Rebecca Heisler, Olivia Lampone, Amber Smith, Theresa A. Mikhailov, Praveen S. Goday
Summary: In pediatric intensive care units, malnutrition screening is crucial for critically ill children. The Children's Wisconsin Nutrition Screening Tool (CWNST) is a more sensitive tool compared to the Pediatric Nutrition Screening Tool (PNST) and can predict nutrition risk in PICU patients through electronic medical records.
Article
Plant Sciences
Daniel Laspisa, Eudald llla-Berenguer, Sohyun Bang, Robert J. Schmitz, Wayne Parrott, Jason Wallace
Summary: This study identified potential insulator-like sequences in the genome of the humped bladderwort, a plant with a small genome size, providing useful tools for plant genetic engineering.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mengya Wang, Qiushuang Ji, Bin Lai, Yirong Liu, Kunrong Mei
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of the importance of plant UGTs in natural product synthesis and their research progress in catalytic mechanisms and substrate recognition. It also summarizes and evaluates protein engineering strategies used to improve the catalytic activities of plant UGTs, with a particular focus on high-throughput screening methods.
COMPUTATIONAL AND STRUCTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Laura Pedretti, Serena Massa, Davide Leardini, Edoardo Muratore, Sofia Rahman, Andrea Pession, Susanna Esposito, Riccardo Masetti
Summary: Children with cancer are at high risk for nutritional problems, but the importance of nutrition in their treatment is underestimated. This review explores the impact of nutrition on treatment outcomes and the need for a standardized approach to nutritional care in pediatric cancer patients.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Samapika Nandy, Tuyelee Das, Champa Keeya Tudu, Tulika Mishra, Mimosa Ghorai, Vijaykumar Shivaji Gadekar, Uttpal Anand, Manoj Kumar, Tapan Behl, Nusrat K. Shaikh, Niraj Kumar Jha, Mahipal S. Shekhawat, Devendra Kumar Pandey, Padmanabh Dwivedi, Radha, Abhijit Dey
Summary: Polyamines play crucial roles in various aspects of plant growth and development, including enhancing the production of bioactive natural products and providing defense mechanisms against environmental stress. Their function as growth regulators in vitro is closely correlated with intertwined mechanisms and physiological tuning.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sara Perez-Vila, Mark A. Fenelon, James A. O'Mahony, Laura G. Gomez-Mascaraque
Summary: With the increasing demand for alternative protein sources, it is crucial to explore the optimal conditions for the extraction and purification of proteins from green leaves. This review discusses the main factors affecting protein extraction and the challenges faced during the extraction and purification process, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right raw materials and removing unwanted compounds.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
U. R. Saha, C. F. A. van Wesenbeeck
Summary: Bangladesh's progress in child nutrition has varied across different regions. This study uses national data to explore the relationship between various factors and childhood stunting. The findings suggest that targeted policies have been successful in some regions, but not in others. The challenge lies in the implementation of these policies.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
S. M. Jubaidur Rahman, N. A. M. Faisal Ahmed, Md Menhazul Abedin, Benojir Ahammed, Mohammad Ali, Md Jahanur Rahman, Md Maniruzzaman
Summary: This study focused on using machine learning algorithms to detect and predict the risk factors of malnutrition among Bangladeshi under-five children, with logistic regression identifying potential risks and ML classifiers like SVM, RF, and LR used for prediction. RF showed the highest accuracy in classifying stunted, wasted, and underweight children, which can help policymakers in reducing malnutrition prevalence.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marjolein Visser, Yung Hung, Wim Verbeke
Summary: The study revealed that protein knowledge is lacking among community-dwelling older adults, with over half of the participants having poor knowledge on the subject. Factors such as being male, having walking difficulties, lacking autonomy in food decisions, and having lower income were associated with a higher likelihood of poor protein knowledge. Strategies for communication should be tailored to target these identified risk groups.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nishant Bhardwaj, Pooja Sharma, Lei Guo, Omar Dagdag, Vineet Kumar
Summary: This study used waste from Punica granatum fruit peel to prevent corrosion of stainless steel 410 in the presence of 15% hydrochloric acid. The results showed that the peel extract had a high corrosion inhibition efficiency. Microscopy and diffraction studies confirmed the adsorption of the peel extract on the stainless steel surface. Theoretical and computational studies identified Quercetin as the main phytochemical responsible for the anti-corrosive effect.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nishant Bhardwaj, Pooja Sharma, Vineet Kumar
Summary: This study investigated the corrosion inhibiting properties of Oryza sativa plant extract (OSPE) from agricultural residues on SS-410 steel surfaces in a 15% HCl medium. The results showed that 4 g/L OSPE achieved a maximum corrosion inhibition of 91.92%. OSPE formed a monolayer on the SS-410 surface and the anticorrosive effect could be mainly attributed to the phytochemical 9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester.
TENSIDE SURFACTANTS DETERGENTS
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Mandeep Kaur, Praveen Guleria, Vineet Kumar
Summary: Lung cancer is a major cause of death, and early detection and treatment are challenging. Nanotechnology offers a promising solution for reliable diagnosis and treatment. The increasing number of patents on nano-based solutions for lung cancer indicates new opportunities.
RECENT PATENTS ON ANTI-CANCER DRUG DISCOVERY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
Praveen Guleria, Vineet Kumar, Beixin Mo
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Jaspreet Singh, Neha Jindal, Vineet Kumar, Kulvinder Singh
Summary: Carbon is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, and recent advancements in graphene-based nanomaterials have shown promise in various fields. However, their production often involves the use of costly and toxic chemicals, impacting the environment and human health. The development of biogenic or green reduced graphene-derivatives offers a sustainable and cost-effective alternative, with potential applications in supercapacitors, wastewater treatment, sensors, drug delivery, and more. This review focuses on recent advancements in green synthesis approaches for graphene nanoparticles, highlighting their potential and addressing challenges for commercial use.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS IMPACT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ayushi Gautam, Priya Sharma, Sharmilla Ashokhan, Jamilah Syafawati Yaacob, Vineet Kumar, Praveen Guleria
Summary: A field study showed that priming mustard seeds with MgO-NPs enhanced plant growth and development, increasing leaf area, photosynthetic pigment accumulation, biomass, carbohydrate content, and total grain yield. It also stimulated antioxidant potential, polyphenol content, and the activity of SOD, CAT, and APX in mustard plants. However, MgO-NPs exposure reduced protein content and bioavailability. Harvested seeds from nanoprimed mustard showed increased antioxidant potential, reduced oxidative stress, enhanced carbohydrate and protein accumulation, and reduced chlorophyll content, indicating improved disease resistance and long term storage stability.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Fairuz Fatini Mohd Yusof, Nurul Amalina Mohd Zain, Normaniza Osman, Phaik Eem Lim, Acga Cheng, Ayushi Gautam, Praveen Guleria, Vineet Kumar, Jamilah Syafawati Yaacob
Summary: Polygonum minus Huds. has great commercial potential due to its medicinal properties. This study examined the growth and physiology changes of P. minus under different shading levels and treatment durations. The results showed significant effects on various parameters, including transpiration rate, pigment content, carbohydrate levels, and antioxidant activities. Longer treatment durations led to a reduction in flavonoid content.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Amandeep Saroa, Amrit Singh, Neha Jindal, Raj Kumar, Kulvinder Singh, Praveen Guleria, Raj Boopathy, Vineet Kumar
Summary: The presence of pharmaceutical compounds in wastewater due to industrialization and urbanization is a serious health concern. The demand for pharmaceutical compounds is expected to grow as global human health standards improve. Nanoparticles have proven to be more effective in adsorbing and degrading pharmaceutical waste. Carbon-based nanocomposites, produced from renewable resources and biodegradable, exhibit advantages in waste treatment. This article provides a comprehensive literature survey on the recent advancement of pharmaceutical wastewater.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Neha Jindal, Vineet Kumar, Kulvinder Singh
Summary: In recent years, nanobiotechnology has gained international attention as a first phase modern science and a noble era in the fields of material science due to its proper utilization. This review focuses on the latest developments in the photocatalytic application of metal ferrites nanoparticles and their nanocomposites derived from the eco-friendly synthetic route, particularly in relation to their innovative potential in the degradation of pollutants in wastewater. The review article summarizes the recent advancements in metal ferrites and their composites, as well as doped nanostructures, as photocatalysts for organic contaminant degradation, and discusses the challenges, gaps, and needs for future research to improve the use of nanoparticles and their nanocomposites in photocatalysis.
CHEMISTRY AFRICA-A JOURNAL OF THE TUNISIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ayushi Gautam, Priya Sharma, Sharmilla Ashokhan, Jamilah Syafawati Yaacob, Vineet Kumar, Praveen Guleria
Summary: The unintentional release of nanoparticles can harm the environment and affect plant growth and yield. Green synthesis methods are considered important due to their eco-friendly procedures.
PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mandeep Kaur, Vineet Kumar, Abhishek Awasthi, Kulvinder Singh
Summary: In this study, gum arabic-mediated synthesis of MoS2 nanoparticles was reported, and their biocompatibility was confirmed through safety analyses on human-beneficial gut bacterium and human blood cells. The synthesized nanoparticles showed potential for solar light-assisted degradation of methylene blue, antimicrobial activity, and antioxidant properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Deepak Balram, Kuang-Yow Lian, Neethu Sebastian, Salman S. Alharthi, Hamed M. Al-Saidi, Virendra Kumar Yadav, Deepak Kumar, Vineet Kumar
Summary: In this paper, a reliable and ultrasensitive electrochemical sensor for detecting the common food colorant sunset yellow FCF was reported. The sensor, integrated with a regularized neural network, exhibited excellent detection performance.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ajay Kumar, Vineet Kumar
Summary: This review discusses the use of lignocellulosic-based nanomaterials for wastewater treatment. These nanomaterials exhibit excellent adsorption behavior and filtration efficiency, and have been applied in various reactors and membranes for heavy metal removal. The review also summarizes the thermodynamic and kinetic models of these materials in adsorbing heavy metals, and highlights future directions and challenges for their development.
CHEMISTRY AFRICA-A JOURNAL OF THE TUNISIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
