Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Asmaa A. Amer, Reda S. Mohammed, Yasmein Hussein, Ahmed S. M. Ali, Ashraf A. Khalil
Summary: This study examined the effectiveness of Ls seed extracts loaded on PVA nanofibers as wound healing dressings, and analyzed their chemical composition and antioxidant activity. The results showed that TEE exhibited the highest antioxidant effectiveness and the nanofibers had higher cell viability compared to solutions. Furthermore, TEE nanofibers outperformed Poly nanofibers in wound healing. Therefore, the TEE and polysaccharides of Ls seed are ideal candidates for nanofibrous wound dressings.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonietta Siciliano, Marco Guida, Giovanni Pagano, Marco Trifuoggi, Franca Tommasi, Giusy Lofrano, Edith Guadalupe Padilla Suarez, Isidora Gjata, Antonios Apostolos Brouziotis, Renato Liguori, Giovanni Libralato
Summary: The biogeochemical cycles of rare earth elements (REEs) have been altered, leading to increased potential environmental effects. The toxicity of cerium (Ce), gadolinium (Gd), lanthanum (La), and neodymium (Nd) was found to be most significant at pH 4, with mutagenicity detected only with Gd at this pH level. Controlling pH can reduce the toxic effects of these elements.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luigi Castaldo, Luana Izzo, Anna Gaspari, Sonia Lombardi, Yelko Rodriguez-Carrasco, Alfonso Narvaez, Michela Grosso, Alberto Ritieni
Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive analysis of active compounds in pea pods water-based extracts using UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS methodology. The results identified 5-caffeoylquinic acid, epicatechin, and hesperidin as the most significant (poly)phenols in the extracts. Furthermore, the study found that acid-resistant capsules (ARC) preserved the active compounds and exhibited higher total phenolic compounds (TPC) and antioxidant capacity compared to non-acid resistant capsules (NARC) and non-encapsulated extracts.
Article
Environmental Sciences
T. Buh, L. Goljat, D. Rampih, P. Makoric, S. Pignattelli
Summary: In this study, the effects of sewage sludge alone and added with effective microorganisms on Lepidium sativum L. were evaluated. The results showed that adding effective microorganisms can restore biometric parameters, improve seed germination and root elongation, and enhance soil pH, organic carbon, and total nitrogen levels. This research does not involve human participants, so no clinical trial registration is required.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Cell Biology
Sakshi Painuli, Cristina Quispe, Jesus Herrera-Bravo, Prabhakar Semwal, Miquel Martorell, Zainab M. Almarhoon, Ainur Seilkhan, Alibek Ydyrys, Javad Sharifi Rad, Mohammed M. Alshehri, Sevgi Durna Dastan, Yasaman Taheri, Daniela Calina, William C. Cho
Summary: This review provides updated and critical scientific information about the traditional, nutritional, phytochemical, and biological activities of L. sativum (Garden cress). The study highlights the importance of L. sativum as an edible herb with a wide range of therapeutic properties and high nutritional values. Preclinical studies suggest that L. sativum and its bioactive compounds have potential clinical applications in cancer, liver protection, blood sugar regulation, and antioxidation.
OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Silvia Valverde, Paul Luis Williams, Begona Mayans, Juan J. Lucena, Lourdes Hernandez-Apaolaza
Summary: This study evaluated the chemical composition and antifungal activity of commercial seaweed extract products, showing significant disparities in product composition and antifungal effect, calling for further research.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Asta Judzentiene, Jurga Budiene, Linas Labanauskas, Donata Stancelyte, Irena Nedveckyte
Summary: Native to North America, Canadian goldenrod was introduced to Europe and quickly spread worldwide as an ornamental plant. Its rapid spread is attributed to its phenotypic plasticity, broad climatic tolerance, and ability to propagate via underground rhizomes and seeds. Additionally, the invasion success of Canadian goldenrod is determined by its allelochemicals that affect other plants' growth, germination, and root formation. The study found that aqueous flower extracts of Canadian goldenrod showed the strongest inhibitory effect on model plants' growth.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bisma Meer, Anisa Andleeb, Junaid Iqbal, Hajra Ashraf, Kushif Meer, Joham Sarfraz Ali, Samantha Drouet, Sumaira Anjum, Azra Mehmood, Taimoor Khan, Mohammad Ali, Christophe Hano, Bilal Haider Abbasi
Summary: This study successfully synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles using the seed extract of Lepidium sativum through bio-assisted synthesis. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using various spectroscopy and imaging techniques and were tested for various in vitro biological assays. The results showed that the bio-assisted zinc oxide nanoparticles exhibited excellent antioxidant, antibacterial, and potential in cancer therapeutics.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sara Pignattelli, Andrea Broccoli, Manuela Piccardo, Antonio Terlizzi, Monia Renzi
Summary: This study found that the combined effects of different sizes of PET microplastics and acid rain can negatively impact the growth and development of garden cress, as well as trigger an oxidative burst. Additionally, the combination of microplastics and acid rain also affects the production of plant pigments.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mona Abdel Rehim, Hamdy A. Zahran, Marwa Al-Moghazy
Summary: The interest in active packaging for extending food shelf life has increased recently, driven by the negative impact of synthetic plastic wastes on the environment. Researchers have developed an active packaging film made of a composite composed of Lepidium sativum extract (LSE), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and a fixed amount of hyperbranched polyamide amine (PAMAM). This film showed remarkable antimicrobial activity against food-borne bacteria and improved the preservation time of coated cheddar cheese samples up to 4 weeks compared to other samples.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
M. Venkatesan, Abd Elnaby Kabeel, Sriharikota Chandra Sekhar, Ravishankar Sathyamurthy, Muthu Manokar Athikesavan
Summary: Seaweeds, primitive plants and macroalgae, typically grow in shallow water areas such as backwaters, estuaries, and seas. They attach to coral reefs, rocks, and other substrata. Researchers collected seaweeds from the Kanyakumari region and processed them to extract methanol using the Saccharification method. The highest yield of methanol (51.2%) was obtained with a substrate concentration of 15% and a time duration of approximately 48 hours. The study focused on producing methanol from a high concentration and choice of seaweed (Sargassum wightii).
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Youyoung Choi, Shin Ja Lee, Hyun Sang Kim, Jun Sik Eom, Seong Uk Jo, Le Luo Guan, Tansol Park, Jakyeom Seo, Yookyung Lee, Dongryeoul Bae, Sung Sill Lee
Summary: In vitro batch culture incubations were conducted to investigate the effects of supplementing with red seaweed extracts on rumen fermentation characteristics. The results showed that supplementation with red seaweed extracts reduced methane production and altered the microbial composition, leading to increased propionate production.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Meryem Tourabi, Amira Metouekel, Asmae E. L. Ghouizi, Mohamed Jeddi, Ghizlane Nouioura, Hassan Laaroussi, Md. Eram Hosen, Kawtar Fikri Benbrahim, Mohammed Bourhia, Ahmad Mohammad Salamatullah, Hiba-Allah Nafidi, Gezahign Fentahun Wondmie, Badiaa Lyoussi, Elhoussine Derwich
Summary: The current study investigates the influence of three extraction solvents on the phytochemical composition, polyphenol content, antioxidant potential, and antibacterial capacity of Mentha longifolia extracts. Results show that the hydroethanolic extract exhibits the highest phenolic and flavonoid content, as well as the best antioxidant capacity and reducing power. The hydroethanolic and acetonic extracts demonstrate the highest total antioxidant capacity, while antibacterial activity is attributed to kaempferol and ferulic acid.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shaymaa A. Abdulmalek, Marina Fessal, Mohamed El-Sayed
Summary: This study investigated the beneficial effects of Lepidium sativum on obesity, oxidative stress, inflammation, and insulin sensitivity in liver tissues of high fat diet-fed rats, revealing its anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. The results showed that Lepidium sativum extracts significantly decreased high glucose, leptin, lipid profile, liver enzymes levels, and body weight, while restoring antioxidant enzymes levels and up-regulating insulin signaling components in the liver tissues.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hafssa Ouattar, Otmane Zouirech, Mohammed Kara, Amine Assouguem, Saeedah Musaed Almutairi, Fahad M. Al-Hemaid, Rabab Ahmed Rasheed, Riaz Ullah, Arshad Mehmood Abbasi, Mahjoub Aouane, Karima Mikou
Summary: The current study aims to investigate the biological activities of Nigella sativa and Lepidium sativum and found that both plants exhibited high antioxidant potential and medicinal value.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Kuldeep Dhama, Khan Sharun, Mudasir B. Gugjoo, Ruchi Tiwari, Mahmoud Alagawany, Mohd. Iqbal Yatoo, Pallavi Thakur, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal, Wanpen Chaicumpa, Izabela Michalak, Shaaban S. Elnesr, Mayada R. Farag
Summary: Ocimum basilicum, also known as sweet basil, is a herb with multiple beneficial health effects and medicinal values. It has the potential for treating various ailments and diseases in both humans and animals.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Samir Mahgoub, Mahmoud Alagawany, Maha Nader, Safaa M. Omar, Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack, Ayman Swelum, Shaaban S. Elnesr, Asmaa F. Khafaga, Ayman E. Taha, Mayada R. Farag, Ruchi Tiwari, Gopi Marappan, Ashraf S. El-Sayed, Shailesh K. Patel, Mamta Pathak, Izabela Michalak, Etab S. Al-Ghamdi, Kuldeep Dhama
Summary: Bioactive peptides are protein fragments formed by amino acids that have beneficial effects on human bodies and can be obtained from various sources. They can act as food preservatives with antioxidant and antimicrobial effects, and improve the treatment of diseases.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katarzyna Mikula, Maciej Konieczka, Rafal Taf, Dawid Skrzypczak, Grzegorz Izydorczyk, Konstantinos Moustakas, Marek Kulazynski, Katarzyna Chojnacka, Anna Witek-Krowiak
Summary: The studies demonstrate that solid tannery waste, such as shavings, can be utilized as high-protein materials for producing fertilizers in line with the concept of circular economy. Response surface methodology is used to determine the optimal process parameters for maximizing hydrolysis efficiency. The research also reveals variations in chromium concentrations and amino acid profiles under different hydrolysis conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Mateusz Samoraj, Agnieszka Dmytryk, Lukasz Tuhy, Anna Zdunek, Piotr Rusek, Konstantinos Moustakas, Katarzyna Chojnacka
Summary: The residues of alfalfa and goldenrod, after supercritical CO2 extraction, show a high capacity for carrying micronutrients and producing energy. They meet the EU regulation requirements for fertilizers and can be used as solid biofuel or combustion promoters.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jerzy Szczygie, Katarzyna Chojnacka, Dawid Skrzypczak, Grzegorz Izydorczyk, Konstantinos Moustakas, Marek Kulazynski
Summary: The study focuses on the thermodynamic analysis of CH4 reforming with different oxidants in the DRM and TRM technological variants. Through deterministic methods, the researchers found suitable process conditions to minimize carbon deposition and improve hydrogen efficiency.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Katarzyna Chojnacka, Dawid Skrzypczak, Daniel Szopa, Grzegorz Izydorczyk, Konstantinos Moustakas, Anna Witek-Krowiak
Summary: In the current serious raw material crisis, the bioeconomy is particularly significant. Biological wastewater treatment plants can serve as renewable biological nitrogen mines to solve the problem of nitrogen fertilizer availability. Sewage sludge can be used as a local renewable resource for sustainable production of organic-mineral fertilizers with a low carbon footprint. Nitrogen retention and greenhouse gas emissions should be taken into account in sewage sludge management.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Natalia Niedzbala, Katarzyna Dziergowska, Maja Welna, Anna Szymczycha-Madeja, Jacek Checmanowski, Nathalie Bourgougnon, Izabela Michalak
Summary: Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were synthesized using seaweed extract and proved to be effective in removing Cr(III) ions from wastewater. The study compared the biosorption properties of the seaweed itself and the post-extraction residue. ZnO NPs showed the highest sorption capacity (137 mg/g) among all the sorbents tested, indicating their potential as a sorbent for metal ion removal. The use of renewable seaweed biomass for nanoparticle biosynthesis highlights the sustainability of this approach in environmental protection.
Review
Cell Biology
Javad Sharifi-Rad, Veronique Seidel, Michalak Izabela, Margalida Monserrat-Mequida, Antoni Sureda, Valeska Ormazabal, Felipe A. Zuniga, Shivaprasad Shetty Mangalpady, Raffaele Pezzani, Alibek Ydyrys, Gulmira Tussupbekova, Miquel Martorell, Daniela Calina, William C. Cho
Summary: Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and its development is linked to oxidative stress. The transcription factor Nrf2 plays a vital role in protecting cells against oxidative stress in cancer growth, progression, and therapy resistance. Therefore, innovative inhibitors targeting Nrf2 are being investigated. This comprehensive review explores the potential of phenolic compounds, found in traditional plant-based remedies, as effective anticancer agents by inhibiting Nrf2. The clinical applications of naturally-occurring bioactive compounds as Nrf2 inhibitors, specifically polyphenols, are also discussed.
CELL COMMUNICATION AND SIGNALING
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Anne-Sophie Burlot, Yolanda Freile-Pelegrin, Nathalie Bourgougnon, Hugo Pliego-Cortes, Romain Boulho, Ana Penuela, Olivia Spain, Manon Choulot, Stephanie Bondu, Nolwenn Terme, Thomas Latire, Gilles Bedoux, Izabela Michalak, Daniel Robledo, Eric Deslandes
Summary: Solieria spp. is a type of red macroalgae that can be found in various marine and estuarine habitats. It is widely used in food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries due to its carrageenan content. Solieria spp. also has potential applications in Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture, extraction processes, purification processes, and biorefineries. This review focuses on the biology, ecophysiology, biochemical composition, and applications of Solieria spp., mainly focusing on the species Solieria chordalis and Solieria filiformis.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Karolina Krautforst, Anna Szymczycha-Madeja, Maja Welna, Izabela Michalak
Summary: This study presented a comprehensive approach to the management of brown seaweed-Fucus vesiculosus. An algal extract, produced using ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), served as a biostimulant for plant growth. The concentration of the extract with the greatest influence on radish biometric parameters was determined in germination tests. The seaweed itself and the post-extraction residue were used as soil additives, stimulating plant growth. Pot tests on sorghum showed positive effects on plant weight, length, and chlorophyll content compared to the control group. Preliminary studies on the bioremediation of soil contaminated with Zn(II) ions using the soil additives were also conducted.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(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
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sylwia Lewandowska, Katarzyna Dziergowska, Renata Galek, Izabela Michalak
Summary: The effect of extract obtained by Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction (UAE) from Cladophora glomerata on the germination and early growth of three narrow-leaved lupin varieties was investigated. Results showed that the concentration of the extract significantly influenced the growth of seedlings, with the 20% extract demonstrating better stimulation effect on all lupin cultivars.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Luz Adriana Diaz, Jorge Dias Carlier, Izabela Michalak, Maria Clara Costa
Summary: The biosorption parameters of carob kibbles were optimized to remove boron from aqueous solutions. The results showed that carob kibbles had a high capacity for boron removal at high initial pH values, and this capacity was influenced by boron initial concentration, biosorbent content, and particle size. Temperature had no effect on the boron removal efficiency of the biomass. This study suggests that carob kibble agro-waste can be effectively used as a biosorbent for boron removal in wastewater treatment.
Article
Polymer Science
Magdalena B. Labowska, Maria Skrodzka, Hanna Sicinska, Izabela Michalak, Jerzy Detyna
Summary: This manuscript presents a kinetic analysis of water evaporation from sodium alginate-based hydrogels under different environmental conditions. The results suggest that lower temperatures and higher humidity contribute to better water retention in the hydrogel structure.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Dawid Skrzypczak, Grzegorz Izydorczyk, Rafal Taf, Konstantinos Moustakas, Katarzyna Chojnacka
Summary: The increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices has led to the development of novel ecofriendly fertilizers based on cellulose. Cellulose-based fertilizers improve soil structure, water retention, and nutrient accessibility. Laboratory and greenhouse evaluations demonstrate that these fertilizers can increase crop productivity, nutrient accessibility, and soil health.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
