Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xinya Wang, Siyuan Liu, Yongfeng Ai
Summary: This study aimed to understand the gelation mechanisms of starches with different molecular structures. The results showed that granular starches exhibited strong gelling ability due to the presence of swollen starch granules and amylose molecules acting as glue. In contrast, non-granular starch HA7, mainly composed of linear amylose, could form a firm and rigid gel through the re association and alignment of amylose chains. This study provided fundamental knowledge for using starch as a gelling agent to achieve desirable textural attributes of foods and other industrial products.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jinhao Zou, Yan Li, Feng Wang, Xiaojun Su, Qingming Li
Summary: This study investigated the functional properties of four varieties of yam starch and four varieties of cassava starch to understand the relationship between starch structure and properties. Pearson correlation and principal component analysis were used to explore the relationship between functional properties and starch structure. The results showed significant differences in structure and functional properties between yam starch and cassava starch. The functional differences were linked to particle size, short-range ordered structure, protein content, and average radius of gyration. This study highlights the importance of selecting appropriate processing methods and applications for these tuber starches based on their functional properties.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yelin Shao, Ruize Jiao, Yingyin Wu, Fangcheng Xu, Yan Li, Qiaojun Jiang, Liang Zhang, Linchun Mao
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the interaction between protein and starch and its impact on the physicochemical and functional properties of Chinese yam. The results showed that protein and starch cross-linked powder increased the gelatinization temperature while decreasing the peak viscosity and setback viscosity. Increasing protein ratio in the powder decreased the swelling power and solubility at high temperatures. In vitro starch digestibility test indicated that high protein ratio reduced digestible starch but increased slowly digestible starch and resistant starch. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy test revealed the interaction between protein and starch. These findings provide valuable insights into the protein-starch interaction in Chinese yam and its applications.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yao Xiao, Shenglin Wang, Asjad Ali, Nan Shan, Sha Luo, Jingyu Sun, Hongyu Zhang, Guoqiang Xie, Shaohua Shen, Yingjin Huang, Qinghong Zhou
Summary: This study compared the effects of Orientation Supergene Cultivation (OSC) and Traditional Vertical Cultivation (TVC) on the yield, structure, and physicochemical properties of yam tuber starch. The results showed that OSC significantly increased tuber yield and commodity quality, and also altered the molecular structure and physical properties of starch. This research provides valuable information for promoting OSC and guiding the utilization of yam starch in various industries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lei Chang, Ning Zhao, Fan Jiang, Xiaohui Ji, Baili Feng, Jibao Liang, Xiuzhu Yu, Shuang-kui Du
Summary: The structural, physicochemical, gel textural, rheological, and in vitro digestibility properties of non-waxy and waxy proso millet starch were evaluated. The results showed that proso millet starch had a polygonal or spherical shape and an A-type crystalline structure. Waxy proso millet starch had higher crystallinity and shorter range ordered structures compared to non-waxy proso millet starch. Non-waxy proso millet starch displayed higher pasting temperature, retrogradation rate, and shear thinning degree, and lower gelatinization temperature and enthalpy than waxy proso millet starch. The findings also revealed that non-waxy proso millet starch had lower rapidly digestible starch and higher resistant starch contents, making it a potential ingredient for functional foods.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chuanjie Chen, Guantian Li, Yacine Hemar, Harold Corke, Fan Zhu
Summary: This study compared the granular shape, crystalline and lamellar structures, and digestibility of lotus seed starch (LS) with potato and maize starches. It found that LS granules had an elongated shape and longer repeat distance of lamellae than potato and maize starch granules. The enzymatic susceptibility of LS granules was more affected by apparent amylose content (AAM) than granular architecture. The study also investigated the relationship between lamellar structure of starch granules and properties of their gelatinized counterparts, and found that thinner amorphous lamella and thicker crystalline lamella in LS were associated with higher swelling power and yield stress.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chengdeng Chi, Yongjin He, Xuehua Xiao, Bilian Chen, Youcai Zhou, Xiaoyan Tan, Zhili Ji, Yiping Zhang, Pingying Liu
Summary: Novel resources of very small granular starch are of great interests to food scientists. This study isolated and characterized the starch from Chlorella sp. MBFJNU-17 and compared it with quinoa starch. The results showed that Chlorella sp. MBFJNU-17 is a novel resource of very small granular starch with desirable properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Mahsa Majzoobi, Asgar Farahnaky
Summary: Granular cold water swelling (GCWS) starch is a physically modified starch with significant potential in the food industry. Further research is needed to explore new opportunities for manufacturing, applications, and potential nutritional and health benefits.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yutong Zhang, Bo Li, Fei Xu, Shuzhen He, Yanjun Zhang, Lijun Sun, Kexue Zhu, Shize Li, Gang Wu, Lehe Tan
Summary: Jackfruit starch, with its high amylose content and unique granule structure, is considered a potential cheap and sustainable carbohydrate source. Future research interests may focus on the potential applications of jackfruit starch and the relationship between its structure and functional properties.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Liping Li, Ranran Chang, Jinling Zhan, Hao Lu, Xiaoxue Lu, Yaoqi Tian
Summary: Non-crystalline granular starch (NCGS) was successfully prepared at 210 degrees C, showing lower processing viscosity, decreased crystallinity, and increased amylose content. This enhances efficiency and reduces environmental pollution in industrial starch applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yining Ying, Zhongwei Zhang, Piengtawan Tappiban, Feifei Xu, Guofu Deng, Gaoxing Dai, Jinsong Bao
Summary: Loss of starch branching enzyme IIb (BEIIb) leads to altered starch structure and increased amylose content. The study investigates the changes in starch fine structure and function during seed development as a result of differentially expressed genes between wildtype (WT) and be2b rice. The expression patterns of starch synthesis related genes were altered in be2b, resulting in increased amylose content and decreased proportion of amylopectin B chains.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Kui Lu, Xia Liu, Jinglin Yu, Shujun Wang
Summary: This study investigates the properties of starch from purple yam (Dioscorea alata L.) and compares it with starches from three other yam varieties. Purple yam starch has higher relative crystallinity and lower enzymatic digestibility compared to other yam starches.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bo Zheng, Xinbo Guo, Yukuo Tang, Ling Chen, Fengwei Xie
Summary: The study investigated the structural and functional properties of starch isolated from waxy corn at different stages of kernel growth. Results showed changes in starch granules' surface smoothness, molecular mass, particle size, viscosity, and amylose content. These changes were related to variations in pasting temperature, peak viscosity, and breakdown values, as well as contents of slowly digestible starch and resistant starch.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yikai Ren, Tommy Z. Yuan, Claire Maria Chigwedere, Yongfeng Ai
Summary: Pulse crops, such as peas, lentils, and faba beans, are increasingly recognized in the agri-food sector for their beneficial health properties and potential as a source of starch and protein. The starches extracted from these pulse crops have unique molecular and granular structures, resulting in high viscosity, strong gelling properties, and low digestibility, making them suitable for various industrial applications. Future research directions aim to enhance fractionation efficiency, improve physicochemical properties, and expand industrial utilization of pulse starches.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mansuri M. Tosif, Aarti Bains, Pardeep Kumar Sadh, Prakash Kumar Sarangi, Ravinder Kaushik, Sunitha Venkata Seshamamba Burla, Prince Chawla, Kandi Sridhar
Summary: Recently, attention has been focused on non-conventional sources of starch as cost-effective alternatives to traditional starch. Of these, loquat seed starch has emerged as a promising source of starch, with a starch content of nearly 20%. This starch exhibits similar properties to commercial starches, making it attractive for various food applications. This review covers the extraction and characterization of loquat seed starch, as well as its potential applications in the food industry.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
M. C. Ortiz-Tafoya, Agnes Rolland-Sabate, Catherine Garnier, Josefina Valadez-Garcia, Alberto Tecante
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Veronica Nessi, Agnes Rolland-Sabate, Denis Lourdin, Frederic Jamme, Chloe Chevigny, Kamal Kansou
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Marlene Vuillemin, Florent Grimaud, Marion Claverie, Agnses Rolland-Sabate, Catherine Garnier, Patrick Lucas, Pierre Monsan, Marguerite Dols-Lafargue, Magali Remaud-Simeon, Claire Moulis
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Pauline Faucard, Florent Grimaud, Denis Lourdin, Jean-Eudes Maigret, Claire Moulis, Magali Remaud-Simeon, Jean-Luc Putaux, Gabrielle Potocki-Veronese, Agnes Rolland-Sabate
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nicolas Logie, Guy Della Valle, Agnes Rolland-Sabate, Nicolas Descamps, Jeremie Soulestin
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sureeporn Boonna, Agnes Rolland-Sabate, Denis Lourdin, Sunanta Tongta
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Paul Decaen, Agnes Rolland-Sabate, Gael Colomines, Sophie Guilois, Denis Lourdin, Guy Della Valle, Eric Leroy
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2020)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hermann Antonin Kouassi, Emma Fernande Assemand, Olivier Gibert, Isabelle Maraval, Julien Ricci, Deless Edmond Fulgence Thiemele, Christophe Bugaud
Summary: This study assessed the texture attributes of boiled plantains at different stages of ripeness. The sensory variability was greater between stages of ripeness than between types of cultivars. Instrumental force and hardness were good predictors of firmness and chewiness. A certain level of pulp puncture force or hardness was needed to perceive differences in firmness or chewiness. A specific Brix value was required to detect a difference in sweetness. Rheological and biochemical predictors can be useful for high-throughput phenotyping by breeders.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chloe Volant, Alexandre Gilet, Fatima Beddiaf, Marion Collinet-Fressancourt, Xavier Falourd, Nicolas Descamps, Vincent Wiatz, Herve Bricout, Sebastien Tilloy, Eric Monflier, Claude Quettier, Ahmed Mazzah, Agnes Rolland-Sabate
Article
Polymer Science
Djomdi, Bakari Hamadou, Olivier Gibert, Thierry Tran, Cedric Delattre, Guillaume Pierre, Philippe Michaud, Richard Ejoh, Robert Ndjouenkeu
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Alexandra Buergy, Agnes Rolland-Sabate, Alexandre Leca, Catherine M. G. C. Renard
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2020)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Luiza Avezum, Eric Rondet, Christian Mestres, Nawel Achir, Yann Madode, Olivier Gibert, Charlotte Lefevre, Youna Hemery, Jean-Luc Verdeil, Loic Rajjou
Summary: Germinated pulse-based food is a traditional process and a growing trend in healthy foods. This review examines the physiological and biochemical changes during the germination process in pulses, taking into account various factors that affect their nutritional value, and evaluates the impact of food processing on the nutritional and antinutritional components.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aurore Vernet, Donaldo Meynard, Qichao Lian, Delphine Mieulet, Olivier Gibert, Matilda Bissah, Ronan Rivallan, Daphne Autran, Olivier Leblanc, Anne Cecile Meunier, Julien Frouin, James Taillebois, Kyle Shankle, Imtiyaz Khanday, Raphael Mercier, Venkatesan Sundaresan, Emmanuel Guiderdoni
Summary: Introducing asexual reproduction through seeds - apomixis - into crop species could revolutionize agriculture. By inducing gene mutations and specific gene expression, researchers were able to generate hybrid rice plants that produce almost entirely clonal seeds across multiple generations, maintaining the characteristics of the hybrid.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Bolanle Omolara Otegbayo, Thierry Tran, Julien Ricci, Olivier Gibert
Summary: This study investigated the rheological properties of tubers from four yam species and found that these properties can be used as potential indicators for yam product quality.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Suchitra Wongprayoon, Thierry Tran, Olivier Gibert, Eric Dubreucq, Kuakoon Piyachomkwan, Klanarong Sriroth
CHIANG MAI JOURNAL OF SCIENCE
(2018)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Xingran Kou, Dongdong Su, Fei Pan, Xiwei Xu, Qingran Meng, Qinfei Ke
Summary: This review provides a systematic discussion of the application of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations in aroma compounds (ACs)/cyclodextrins (CDs) inclusion complexes (ICs). It covers the establishment of the simulation process, parameter selection, model evaluation, and various application cases, summarizing the major achievements and challenges of this method.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Haoyu Yu, Quanbin Zhang, Ammad Ahmad Farooqi, Jing Wang, Yang Yue, Lihua Geng, Ning Wu
Summary: Brown algae are rich in fucoidan, which has been found to have anti-cancer and anti-metastasis effects. Fucoidan inhibits tumor cell growth, proliferation, and metastasis, and also promotes immune responses in the tumor microenvironment.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Liang Dong, Yanan Li, Hailin Cong, Bing Yu, Youqing Shen
Summary: Gene therapy is a revolutionary treatment that requires suitable vectors for protecting and releasing exogenous nucleic acids in target cells. Chitosan, as a non-viral vector, has gained attention due to its good biocompatibility and ability to load large amounts of nucleic acids. This paper summarizes the potential of chitosan and its derivatives as gene delivery vector materials, discusses factors influencing transfection efficiency, performance evaluation, ways to optimize infectious efficiency, and current research development directions. It also provides an outlook on the future prospects of chitosan.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ana Iglesias-Mejuto, Beatriz Magarinos, Tania Ferreira-Goncalves, Ricardo Starbird-Perez, Carmen Alvarez-Lorenzo, Catarina Pinto Reis, Ines Ardao, Carlos A. Garcia-Gonzalez
Summary: This study developed a novel processing strategy to manufacture drug-loaded and personalized aerogels with nanostructures. The aerogels demonstrated bioactivity and antimicrobial effects, promoting bone regeneration and preventing infections in bone tissue engineering.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhenxu Shi, Dimei Yang, Yan Zhou, Xinyu Chen, Lin Gan, Jin Huang
Summary: This study proposes a micro-assembly method to improve the photoluminescent properties of crystalline cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) by organizing them within a sub-micrometer-sized metal-organic framework and coating with TiO2. The TiO2 coating prevents CNC assembly breakdown and allows information to be revealed using screenprinted labels for anti-counterfeiting purposes.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xuejiao Liu, Bin Fu, Jierong Chen, Zhenyu Sun, Dongdong Zheng, Zhonghua Li, Bing Gu, Ying Zhang, Haojie Lu
Summary: Liver disease is a major cause of global mortality, and identifying biomarkers for diagnosing its progression is crucial for improving outcomes. Targeted mass spectrometry is a powerful tool for verifying biomarker candidates and clinical applications, particularly for glycoproteins translation. However, the limitation of analyzing only one sample per run has become apparent. In this study, a high-throughput intact N-glycopeptides quantification strategy was developed, allowing the validation of 20 samples per run with an average analysis time of 3 minutes per sample. The strategy was applied in a cohort of 461 serum samples and identified a panel of 10 IgG N-glycopeptides that have strong clinical utility in evaluating the severity of liver disease.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qian Wang, Hao Jiang, Hongli Zhang, Weiqiao Lu, Xiao Wang, Wenfeng Xu, Jia Li, Youjing Lv, Guoyun Li, Chao Cai, Guangli Yu
Summary: This study proposes a novel strategy of antibody-beta-glucan conjugates (AGC) to enhance the antitumor immune response to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy. AGC demonstrated powerful tumor suppression and promoted interaction between tumor cells and dendritic cells (DCs), thereby enhancing immunotherapeutic benefits.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Chaeyeon Lee, Sojeong Lee, Sang Wook Kang
Summary: The study aims to enhance the properties of porous membranes by addressing the limitations associated with phase separation. By using cellulose acetate and citric acid, the researchers were able to fabricate membranes with improved mechanical strength and thermal stability. The cross-linking effect of citric acid resulted in a more uniform pore structure and higher porosity.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Tejaswini Kolipaka, Giriraj Pandey, Noella Abraham, Dadi A. Srinivasarao, Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, P. S. Rajinikanth, Vidya Tickoo, Saurabh Srivastava
Summary: This review focuses on the design and application of polysaccharide-based hydrogel wound dressings, highlighting aspects such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, drug entrapment, moisturizing ability, swelling, and mechanical properties. Additionally, various crosslinking methods and recent developments in stimuli-responsive hydrogels are discussed.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anqi Xu, Nan Zhang, Shixing Su, Hongyu Shi, Daoqiang Lu, Xifeng Li, Xin Zhang, Xin Feng, Zhuohua Wen, Gengwu Ma, Mengshi Huang, Chi Huang, Yuqi Hu, Hao Yuan, Qinwen Liu, Daogang Guan, Jun Wang, Chuanzhi Duan
Summary: The study presents a one-pot radical polymerization method to fabricate a hydrogel with adhesive properties, which can effectively treat bacterial-infected diabetic wounds and accelerate wound healing.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Montarop Yamabhai, Munthipha Khamphio, Thae Thae Min, Chai Noy Soem, Nguyen Cao Cuong, Waheni Rizki Aprilia, Krisanai Luesukprasert, Karsidete Teeranitayatarn, Atthaphon Maneedaeng, Tina R. Tuveng, Silje B. Lorentzen, Simen Antonsen, Paiboon Jitprasertwong, Vincent G. H. Eijsink
Summary: The study investigates the bioconversion of chitosan into soluble anti-inflammatory chitosan oligosaccharides (CHOS) using an enzyme. The results show that the generated CHOS have anti-inflammatory activity, but the magnitude of the activity depends on the substrate and production process. Different methods of dissolving chitosan also affect the properties of CHOS. The study highlights the importance of quality assurance in CHOS preparations.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wen Cao, Jiangping Wu, Xinya Zhao, Zixu Li, Jie Yu, Taili Shao, Xuefeng Hou, Lutan Zhou, Chunfei Wang, Guodong Wang, Jun Han
Summary: In this study, a water-soluble polysaccharide (PLP1) was successfully isolated and purified from Pueraria lobata. It was found that PLP1 was composed of specific glycosidic units and exhibited a better free radical-scavenging ability. Moreover, PLP1 effectively protected the liver against acute alcoholic liver disease (ALD) in mice.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ya Su, Yaqian Liu, Xueyan Hu, Yueqi Lu, Jinyuan Zhang, Wenbo Jin, Wang Liu, Yan Shu, Yuen Yee Cheng, Wenfang Li, Yi Nie, Bo Pan, Kedong Song
Summary: A 3D printed scaffold based on carbon dots-curcumin nano-drug release has been developed for drug delivery after breast cancer surgery. The scaffold showed effective inhibition of tumor growth, antibacterial activity, and promotion of wound healing, making it a promising approach for preventing tumor recurrence.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ekaterina Sokolova, Diane Jouanneau, Antonin Chevenier, Murielle Jam, Nathalie Desban, Pierre Colas, Elizabeth Ficko-Blean, Gurvan Michel
Summary: Carrageenans, a compound synthesized in red algae, have various biological properties and are valuable in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Their fine structure affects wound healing, oxidative processes, hemostasis, and inflammation. Enzymatic modification of carrageenans produces oligosaccharides that bind to natural human serum antibodies and specific antibodies, showing potential for therapeutic applications.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yan Shi, Miao Yu, Kaijin Qiu, Tiantian Kong, Chunjing Guo, Wenxue Zhang, Daquan Chen, Ming Kong
Summary: In this study, functionalized transfersomes were developed to co-deliver doxorubicin and 1MT towards primary tumors and tumor draining lymph nodes via transdermal administration using microneedles. The results showed that the nano-complexed microneedles exhibited a stronger suppression in tumor growth compared to the intravenous group.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
