Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ipek Suntar, Sumeyra Cetinkaya, Ulku Selcen Haydaroglu, Solomon Habtemariam
Summary: Decades of research have led to advancements in sustainable bioproduction of high-value natural products, with recent developments in biotechnological production of NPs driven by new methodologies and omics technologies. High-throughput technologies like NGS and CRISPR/Cas9 have revolutionized the field, allowing for higher yields and production of complex molecules.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jirayu Tanprasertsuk, Devon E. Tate, Justin Shmalberg
Summary: It has been believed that dogs can only obtain essential nutrients from animal-based ingredients, but recent studies suggest that plant-based ingredients also provide non-essential phytonutrients that are beneficial to dogs' health. This review assesses the relationship between plant-based foods and phytonutrients and dogs' health, and provides future research directions.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Amjad Hussain, Marie-Lise Bourguet-Kondracki, Farhad Hussain, Abdur Rauf, Muhammad Ibrahim, Muhammad Khalid, Hidayat Hussain, Javid Hussain, Iftikhar Ali, Anees Ahmed Khalil, Fahad A. Alhumaydhi, Muhammad Khan, Riaz Hussain, Kannan R. R. Rengasamy
Summary: Breast cancer is a significant health burden for women worldwide, and current treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy have limitations. Therefore, researchers are focusing on plant-based phytochemicals as potential therapeutic agents for breast cancer. Various studies have shown the potential of phytochemicals in inhibiting tumor proliferation and preventing and treating breast cancer.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Mihael Cristin Ichim, Francesca Scotti, Anthony Booker
Summary: The quality evaluation of commercial herbal products is crucial, and various methods have been used, uncovering the presence of low or variable quality products in the market. Additionally, differences in quality between different batches and the presence of undesirable substances have been observed.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hammad Saleem, Umair Khurshid, Muhammad Sarfraz, Muhammad Imran Tousif, Abdulwahab Alamri, Sirajudheen Anwar, Abdulhakeem Alamri, Irshad Ahmad, Hassan H. Abdallah, Fawzi M. Mahomoodally, Nafees Ahemad
Summary: The study explored the phytochemical, biological, and toxicological parameters of Suaeda fruticosa's methanol and dichloromethane extracts, revealing higher phenolic and flavonoid content and radical scavenging potential in the methanol extract. Additionally, 11 different secondary metabolites were tentatively identified, enzyme inhibition and cytotoxicity studies were performed, showing significant enzyme inhibition and moderate cytotoxicity in both extract samples. The plant has potential therapeutic and edible uses worth further exploration.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Klaus Schlaeppi, Josef J. Gross, Siegfried Hapfelmeier, Matthias Erb
Summary: Plant bioactive compounds play a crucial role in linking soils, plants, animals, and humans within food webs, impacting the relationships and health of these organisms. By analyzing connections among food web components, the potential of phytochemicals to optimize food web health and productivity is revealed.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Geraldine Gubser, Sabine Vollenweider, Dieter Eibl, Regine Eibl
Summary: Climate change and a growing world population pose challenges to traditional farming methods meeting the increasing food demands. Alternative agricultural strategies, such as plant cell and tissue cultures (PCTCs), may offer a solution through controlled and sustainable manufacturing of extracts used as colorants or health food ingredients. The commercialization of PCTC-derived products in the food sector requires regulatory approval, exceptional product properties, and high product titer to be successful in the coming years.
ENGINEERING IN LIFE SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Canice Chun-Yin Yiu, Sophie Wenfei Liang, Kinza Mukhtar, Woojeong Kim, Yong Wang, Cordelia Selomulya
Summary: Recent advancements in formulation and processing techniques have enabled the development of plant-based emulsion gels that closely mimic animal-based foods. This study explored the roles of plant-based proteins, polysaccharides, and lipids in emulsion gel formulation, as well as the effects of various processing parameters on gel properties. Characterization methods for quantifying the rheological, thermal, and textural properties of plant-based emulsion gels were discussed, along with potential applications in dairy and meat alternatives, condiments, baked goods, and functional foods.
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yang Zhang, Hai Xu, Zhenbiao Hu, Guihong Yang, Xiaojin Yu, Qianfeng Chen, Lixue Zheng, Zhaowei Yan
Summary: Research on Eleocharis dulcis corm reveals its abundance in nutrients and health benefits, with phenolics being the major bioactive constituents with various functions. Current food products mainly focus on fruit and vegetable beverages, showing potential for further development in terms of diversity.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Mohammad Faisal, Ahmed A. Qahtan, Abdulrahman A. A. Alatar
Summary: In vitro multiple shoot regeneration of Plectranthus amboinicus was achieved using nodal segments explants. The optimal condition for shoot regeneration was pretreatment with 25 μM TDZ for 4 h followed by transfer to TDZ-free media. The in vitro-regenerated plantlets exhibited higher phenolic, tannin, and flavonoid contents, as well as DPPH radical-scavenging/antioxidant activity, compared to ex vitro-plants. Flow cytometry analysis confirmed the nuclear genome stability of the in vitro propagated plants. This study provides a quick and efficient method for in vitro multiplication of P. amboinicus and offers valuable insights into its properties and potential applications.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Sorokina, Kira S. McCaffrey, Erin E. Deaton, Guoying Ma, Jose M. Ordovas, Penelope M. Perkins-Veazie, Christoph Steinbeck, Amnon Levi, Laurence D. Parnell
Summary: This manuscript introduces a catalog of 1,679 small molecules occurring in watermelon and their cheminformatics analysis for diverse features, highlighting the importance of this catalog for precision nutrition and plant breeding efforts. Improved and comprehensive collections of natural products accessible to the public will be especially useful for researchers in nutrition, cheminformatics, bioinformatics, and drug development.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mihael Cristin Ichim, Anthony Booker
Summary: Chemical methods are crucial for identifying the authenticity of botanical products, with the majority being authentic but a significant proportion found to be adulterated. Varying levels of adulteration were reported across different countries, with the United Kingdom, Italy, the United States, and China reporting different percentages of adulterated products.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rose Carla Ferreira de Menezes, Queliane Cristina de Carvalho Gomes, Beatriz Santos de Almeida, Marcia Filgueiras Rebelo de Matos, Laise Cedraz Pinto
Summary: This review discusses the potential ingredients and standard formulation for plant-based mayonnaise. Innovative mayonnaise alternatives, made by replacing eggs and oils with plant-based components, offer better nutritional and functional qualities and are gaining popularity in the food industry.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GASTRONOMY AND FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Dong Wen, Mengyu Li, Xinxin Dong, Kehong Han, Jiukun Yu, Yujuan Cai, Hongxia Hua
Summary: The study found that Cry1Ca does not pose an ecological risk to the nontarget endoparasitoid A. chilonis in the food chain of transgenic Bt rice - C. suppressalis - A. chilonis. This provides an example for future risk assessment of transgenic crops to nontarget endoparasitoids.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Jing Yang, Shuling Zhou, Hong Kuang, Chunhong Tang, Jiajia Song
Summary: Edible insect products have high nutritional value and are considered a potential strategy to meet global food needs. However, they may also pose allergenic risks. This review summarizes the nutritional value, allergy risk, and immune responses elicited by insect allergens in edible insect proteins.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Guggalada Govardhana Yadav, Sathish Shekhappa Kadapatti, M. Sandhya
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate the phytochemicals and antioxidant potential of Garcinia indica resin. Acetone and methanol extracts contain high amounts of phenolics and flavonoids, while methanol extract has the highest alkaloid content. GC-MS analysis identified terpenoids as the major compounds in acetone extract. Both acetone and methanol extracts showed excellent antioxidant activity. This study suggests that G. indica resin can be used for medicinal applications.
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rajeev K. Singla, Ronita De, Thomas Efferth, Bruno Mezzetti, Md Sahab Uddin, Sanusi, Fidele Ntie-Kang, Dongdong Wang, Fabien Schultz, Kiran R. Kharat, Hari Prasad Devkota, Maurizio Battino, Daniel Sur, Ronan Lordan, Sourav S. Patnaik, Christos Tsagkaris, Chandragiri Siva Sai, Surya Kant Tripathi, Mihnea-Alexandru Gaman, Mosa E. O. Ahmed, Elena Gonzalez-Burgos, Smith B. Babiaka, Shravan Kumar Paswan, Joy Ifunanya Odimegwu, Faizan Akram, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Magali S. Urquiza, Aleksei Tikhonov, Himel Mondal, Shailja Singla, Sara Di Lonardo, Eoghan J. Mulholland, Merisa Cenanovic, Abdulkadir Yusif Maigoro, Francesca Giampieri, Soojin Lee, Nikolay T. Tzvetkov, Anna Maria Louka, Pritt Verma, Hitesh Chopra, Scarlett Perez Olea, Johra Khan, Jose M. Alvarez Suarez, Xiaonan Zheng, Michal Tomczyk, Manoj Kumar Sabnani, Christhian Delfino Villanueva Medina, Garba M. Khalid, Hemanth Kumar Boyina, Milen Georgiev, Claudiu T. Supuran, Eduardo Sobarzo-Sanchez, Tai-Ping Fan, Valeria Pittala, Antoni Sureda, Nady Braidy, Gian Luigi Russo, Rosa Anna Vacca, Maciej Banach, Gerard Lizard, Amira Zarrouk, Sonia Hammami, Ilkay Erdogan Orhan, Bharat B. Aggarwal, George Perry, Mark J. S. Miller, Michael Heinrich, Anupam Bishayee, Anake Kijjoa, Nicolas Arkells, David Bredt, Michael Wink, Bernd L. Fiebich, Gangarapu Kiran, Andy Wai Kan Yeung, Girish Kumar Gupta, Antonello Santini, Massimo Lucarini, Alessandra Durazzo, Amr El-Demerdash, Albena T. Dinkova-Kostova, Alejandro Cifuentes, Eliana B. Souto, Muhammad Asim Masoom Zubair, Pravin Badhe, Javier Echeverria, Jaroslaw Olav Horbanczuk, Olaf K. Horbanczuk, Helen Sheridan, Sadeeq Muhammad Sheshe, Anna Maria Witkowska, Ibrahim M. Abu-Reidah, Muhammad Riaz, Hammad Ullah, Akolade R. Oladipupo, Victor Lopez, Neeraj Kumar Sethiya, Bhupal Govinda Shrestha, Palaniyandi Ravanan, Subash Chandra Gupta, Qushmua E. Alzahrani, Preethidan Dama Sreedhar, Jianbo Xiao, Mohammad Amin Moosavi, Parasuraman Aiya Subramani, Amit Kumar Singh, Ananda Kumar Chettupalli, Jayanta Kumar Patra, Gopal Singh, Tomasz M. Karpinski, Fuad Al-Rimawi, Rambod Abiri, Atallah F. Ahmed, Davide Barreca, Sharad Vats, Said Amrani, Carmela Fimognari, Andrei Mocan, Lucian Hritcu, Prabhakar Semwal, Md Shiblur Rahaman, Mila Emerald, Akinleye Stephen Akinrinde, Abhilasha Singh, Ashima Joshi, Tanuj Joshi, Shafaat Yar Khan, Gareeballah Osman Adam Balla, Aiping Lu, Sandeep Ramchandra Pai, Imen Ghzaiel, Niyazi Acar, Nour Eddine Es-Safi, Gokhan Zengin, Azazahemad A. Kureshi, Arvind Kumar Sharma, Bikash Baral, Neeraj Rani, Philippe Jeandet, Monica Gulati, Bhupinder Kapoor, Yugal Kishore Mohanta, Zahra Emam-Djomeh, Raphael Onuku, Jennifer R. Depew, Omar M. Atrooz, Bey Hing Goh, Jose Carlos Andrade, Bikramjit Konwar, V. J. Shine, Joao Miguel Lousa Dias Ferreira, Jamil Ahmad, Vivek K. Chaturvedi, Krystyna Skalicka-Wozniak, Rohit Sharma, Rupesh K. Gautam, Sebastian Granica, Salvatore Parisi, Rishabh Kumar, Atanas G. Atanasov, Bairong Shen
Summary: The development of digital technologies and open innovation approaches has enabled the creation of virtual organizations and enterprises. The International Natural Product Sciences Taskforce (INPST) is an open innovation platform that brings together individuals and organizations interested in natural product scientific research. This study presents an overview of INPST activities and showcases the use of Twitter as a powerful networking tool, demonstrated through the 2021 INPST Twitter Networking Event.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Kadanthottu Sebastian Joseph, Kee Yoeup Paek, So Young Park
Summary: Since ancient times, Morinda species, especially Morinda citrifolia, have been used for therapeutic purposes. Various natural substances with bioactivity, such as iridoids, anthraquinones, coumarins, flavonoids, lignans, phytosterols, and carotenoids, have been identified. Among these, anthraquinone derivatives are the most important and are utilized as natural coloring agents with medicinal functions. This article provides a summary of the biotechnological methods used for the bioproduction of anthraquinone derivatives using cell and organ cultures of Morinda species. The production of these chemicals in bioreactor cultures is also discussed.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Martina S. Savova, Liliya Mihaylova, Daniel Tews, Martin Wabitsch, Milen I. Georgiev
Summary: Obesity is a growing disorder that damages patients' quality of life and increases healthcare costs. Developing safe and innovative prevention strategies and treatments for obesity is crucial. The pathophysiology of obesity is complex and involves multiple signaling pathways, including the PI3K/AKT pathway, which plays a critical role in metabolic homeostasis. Natural compounds have been shown to target the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway and have potential for managing obesity. This paper evaluates the druggability of PI3K as a target and suggests perspectives on using natural compounds to modulate the PI3K/AKT pathway for obesity management.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kristiana M. Amirova, Petya A. Dimitrova, Milena N. Leseva, Ivanka K. Koycheva, Albena T. Dinkova-Kostova, Milen I. Georgiev
Summary: CDDO-Me regulates neutrophil function by reducing necrosis and cell apoptosis, decreasing CXCR4 expression, increasing Nrf2 levels, and improving histological score of joint damage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Serisha Gangaram, Yougasphree Naidoo, Yaser Hassan Dewir, Moganavelli Singh, Johnson Lin, Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy
Summary: This study characterized the phytochemical compounds and antibacterial efficacies of Barleria albostellata, a relatively understudied shrub in South Africa. The crude leaf and stem extracts exhibited antibacterial activity against various pathogenic microorganisms, and analysis revealed the presence of bioactive compounds with potential medicinal value. These findings highlight the potential of B. albostellata as a source for novel antibacterial agents.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ji-Hye Kim, Jong-Eun Han, Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Ja-Young Kim, Mi-Jin Kim, Taek-Kyu Jeong, So-Young Park
Summary: Sageretia thea was cultivated with the aim of increasing the production of phenolic compounds in plant cell suspension cultures. Optimum callus was induced and methyl jasmonate was found to be a suitable elicitor for phenolic accumulation in cell suspensions. The use of balloon-type bioreactors resulted in the highest biomass yields after four weeks of cultivation.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Teodora Ivanova, Andrey Marchev, Mihail Chervenkov, Yulia Bosseva, Milen Georgiev, Ekaterina Kozuharova, Dessislava Dimitrova
Summary: In response to global challenges, including climate change, there is a need to enhance food security, which has led to a renewed interest in wild foods and foraging practices. This study focuses on the tradition of consuming spring edible ruderal plants in rural regions of Bulgaria. Data was gathered through field studies and interviews, and a total of 65 edible ruderals from 22 plant families were identified. The utilization of these plants varied, with some used in cooked dishes and others consumed raw in salads.
Article
Biology
Blagovesta Boneva, Andrey Marchev, Kristiana Amirova, Petya Ganova, Milen Georgiev, Andrey Tchorbanov, Nikolina Mihaylova
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the potential therapeutic effect of saffron extract in osteoarthritis. The results showed that saffron significantly reduced osteoarthritis-related joint histopathological alterations and decreased serum TNF alpha levels. Flow-cytometry analysis also revealed a decrease in pro-inflammatory immune cell subtypes in the spleen. These findings suggest that saffron could be a potential therapeutic approach for osteoarthritis patients.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Kadanthottu Sebastian Joseph, Kee Yoeup Paek, So Young Park
Summary: In vitro plant cell and organ cultures are attractive alternatives for producing valuable specialized metabolites. Adventitious roots are often superior to cell suspension cultures for accumulating high levels of specialized metabolites. Different bioreactor systems have been investigated for cultivation of adventitious roots.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ivanka K. Koycheva, Andrey S. Marchev, Iva D. Stoykova, Milen I. Georgiev
Summary: Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder with complex pathogenesis. Current research suggests a shift towards tailored treatment using plant-derived molecules to regulate important signaling pathways and alleviate psoriasis and its co-morbidities.
PHYTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Kadanthottu Sebastian Joseph, Kee Yoeup Paek, So Young Park
Summary: Plant cells and organ cultures are viable alternatives for producing specialized metabolites. Elicitation is a strategy used to enhance the accumulation of these compounds, and nanoparticles have recently been used as unique elicitors. This review summarizes the applications and usage of nanoparticles as elicitors in plant cell and organ cultures.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Velislava Todorova, Martina S. S. Savova, Stanislava Ivanova, Kalin Ivanov, Milen I. I. Georgiev
Summary: The rhizome and root extract of Rhaponticum carthamoides have been found to have beneficial effects on lipid metabolism, specifically with the presence of phytoecdysteroids. The study showed that the extract and its secondary metabolites, such as 20-hydroxyecdysone and turkesterone, can reduce lipid accumulation and promote basal lipolysis. These findings are crucial for further investigations.
Review
Plant Sciences
Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Kadanthottu Sebastian Joseph, Jong-Eun Hahn, Han-Sol Lee, Kee Yoeup Paek, So Young Park
Summary: This review provides an update on the use of somatic embryogenesis in the production of valuable secondary metabolites, discussing the factors influencing their generation, elicitation methods, and prospective applications.
PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS
(2023)
Article
Business
V. Mamtha, H. N. Narasimha Murthy, V. Pujith Raj, Prashantha Tejas, C. S. Puneet, Achyutha Venugopal, Sham AanMankunipoyil, C. Manjunatha
Summary: This study investigates the synergistic effect of AgNP and MgO as nanofillers in electrospun Polyurethane. The results show that the addition of MgO improves the physical properties of the nanofibers, while the addition of AgNP enhances the antibacterial activity.
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2023)
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.
