Article
Food Science & Technology
Kunlun Liu, Zeru Gao, Qingyun Li, Huiyan Zhang
Summary: This study identified four novel ACEIPs from maize germ protein hydrolysates, which showed high potency in suppressing ACE activity. The kinetics studies revealed that PW inhibited ACE in a non-competitive manner, while VTLL, LPGP, and SPGTAF were ACE substrate-competitive inhibitors. The findings suggest that maize by-products could serve as an alternative source for generating ACEIPs.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shanfen Huang, Yunliang Li, Chengliang Li, Siyu Ruan, Wenjuan Qu, Yanhua Ding, Xiaofei Ye, Haile Ma
Summary: Using divergent ultrasound pretreatment during sequential enzymolysis can enhance the ACE inhibitory activity of peptides and reduce bitterness intensity. The study suggests that high ACE inhibitory peptides require more Tyr, Ile, and Val moieties, instead of Leu, and peptide fractions with a molecular weight >1000 Da as structural features.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yongfu Li, Nan Yang, Feng Shi, Fei Ye, Jinrong Huang
Summary: Tartary buckwheat albumin provides a good source of ACE inhibitory peptides, with the albumin hydrolysate showing the strongest ACE inhibitory activity and highest peptide yield. After isolation and identification, a total of 42 ACE inhibitory peptides were discovered, including 14 novel peptides. These peptides exhibit potent ACE inhibitory effects and can potentially be used as supplements or drugs.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Weiwei Liu, Hongyan Li, Yangyang Wen, Yingli Liu, Jing Wang, Baoguo Sun
Summary: WGPs were found to have α-glucosidase inhibition activity, with the fraction of M-w < 1 kDa showing the highest inhibitory activity. Through virtual screening and synthesis, three peptides with strong inhibitory activity were identified for the first time and could serve as potential antidiabetes food ingredients.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Qi Liu, Yushan Yao, Mahmoud A. A. Ibrahim, Ali Mahmoud El Halawany, Li Yang, Xuewu Zhang
Summary: Squid processing by-product was hydrolyzed using 6 proteases, with neutral protease producing the most promising ACE inhibitory activity. The optimal hydrolysis conditions were determined, and the hydrolysate showed high ACE and renin inhibitory activities. However, these activities decreased after digestion by simulated gastrointestinal juice.
MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mengdi Cao, Wenhui Li, He Li, Jian Zhang, Yu Liu, Xinqi Liu
Summary: In this study, adzuki bean peptides were prepared using semi-solid enzymatic hydrolysis (SEH) method. The SEH process improved the efficiency of hydrolysis and enhanced the antioxidant and ACE inhibitory activities of the peptides, as well as their internal absorption.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Peng Zhang, Zhengqiang Jiang, Jia Lei, Qiaojuan Yan, Chang Chang
Summary: This study demonstrated the potential of hydrolysates from bromelain and Geobacillus stearothermophilus protease (GsProS8) in inhibiting xanthine oxidase (XO) activity. The hydrolysates contained high levels of tryptophan, glutamic acid, and glycine, leading to excellent XO inhibitory activity. Three novel XO inhibitory peptides, IVYPW, YPWTQ, and LITGLW, were identified and characterized. Molecular docking studies revealed important interactions between tyrosine residues in IVYPW and YPWTQ and key amino acids in XO, enhancing the inhibitory activity. This research provides a promising strategy for developing anti-hyperuricemic peptides and understanding the inhibition mechanisms for managing hyperuricemia.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2023)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Hongliang Guo, Ying Zhao, Jo-Shu Chang, Duu-Jong Lee
Summary: Enzymatic hydrolysis is crucial for efficient biorefinery of lignocellulosic biomass. Understanding the properties of key enzymes and their interactions with biomass is essential for improving the process efficiency. This article provides an update on the research of key enzymes in lignocellulose biorefinery, including their properties, interactions with biomass, adsorption, and hydrolysis. The advanced analytical techniques for investigating these interactions and future research prospects are discussed.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ke Du, Shuangqi Tian, Hu Chen, Sensen Gao, Xianyou Dong, Feng Yan
Summary: Wheat germ, a byproduct of wheat processing, has high protein content and can be hydrolyzed into bioactive peptides. Various auxiliary methods can be used to improve the yield and activity of wheat germ peptides. This article reviews the hydrolysis methods and biological activity of wheat germ peptides.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Peng Zhang, Chang Chang, Haijie Liu, Qiaojuan Yan, Zhengqiang Jiang
Summary: The study showed that using a self-designed alkaline electrolyzed water pretreatment equipment to pretreat protein-rich materials can significantly improve hydrolysis efficiency and promote the release of antihypertensive peptides. Experimental results indicated that DWM pretreated with AEW exhibited the highest ACE inhibitory activity and protein recovery rate during hydrolysis.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jesus Gilberto Aramburo-Galvez, Aldo Alejandro Arvizu-Flores, Feliznando Isidro Cardenas-Torres, Francisco Cabrera-Chavez, Giovanni Ramirez-Torres, Lilian Karem Flores-Mendoza, Pedro Erick Gastelum-Acosta, Oscar Gerardo Figueroa-Salcido, Noe Ontiveros
Summary: Chickpea peptides have the potential to interact with and inhibit ACE-I, making them promising for controlling hypertension.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jinsong Zhao, Renshui Fan, Feng Jia, Yanbo Huang, Zhiqiang Huang, Yi Hou, Song-Qing Hu
Summary: This study achieved high-efficiency expression of butelase-1 and explored its application in food-derived ACE inhibitory peptides, proposing an efficient method for preparation and providing a promising model for its application in the food field.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rui Wang, Jianmin Yun, Shujuan Wu, Yang Bi, Fengyun Zhao
Summary: Food-derived hypotensive peptides have gained attention in active peptide research. This study optimized the process of preparing ACE inhibitor peptides through double-enzyme hydrolysis based on ACE inhibition rate. LC-MS/MS analysis detected novel peptides with ACE inhibitory activity and molecular docking revealed their binding to ACE. The study suggests the potential of these peptides for developing novel ACE inhibitor drugs and provides a new approach for the high-value utilization of mushroom scraps.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shuangqi Tian, Bingxiu Yu, Ke Du, Yongheng Li
Summary: This study used membrane separation and gel chromatography to improve the antioxidant activity of wheat germ albumin hydrolysates. The results showed that wheat germ albumin polypeptides with molecular weight less than 3 kD had significantly higher antioxidant activity.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yueh-Hao Ronny Hung, Guan-Wen Chen, Chorng-Liang Pan, Hong-Ting Victor Lin
Summary: This study aimed to produce bioactive ulvan oligosaccharides via enzymatic hydrolysis from green seaweed Ulva lactuca using marine bacteria to produce multiple hydrolases for degradation. The characteristics and activities of the ulvan extract and the UOS were evaluated, showing potential for industrial-scale development of seaweed-based products.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinping Zhang, Yuxin Guo, Xiaoyang Liu, Shun-Yu Wu, Ya-Xuan Zhu, Shao-Zhe Wang, Qiu-Yi Duan, Ke-Fei Xu, Zi-Heng Li, Xiao-Yu Zhu, Guang-Yu Pan, Fu-Gen Wu
Summary: This study develops a nanotrigger HCFT for simultaneous photodynamic therapy and light-triggered ferroptosis therapy. The nanotrigger can relieve tumor hypoxia, induce enhanced photodynamic reaction, and facilitate the continuation of Fenton reaction, ultimately leading to lethal ferroptosis in tumor cells.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Toyin Daniel Shittu, Olayinka S. Togunwa, Dan Yu, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study focused on the semihydrogenation of acetylene in an ethylene-rich stream using two alloyed Pt catalysts PtCu and PtCo. The PtCu catalyst showed higher activity and ethylene yield compared to PtCo due to its higher unoccupied Pt d-orbital density. This indicates that alloying Pt with Cu is more promising for industrial relevant SHA catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guowei Chen, Wen-Cheng Chen, Yaozu Su, Ruicheng Wang, Jia-Ming Jin, Hui Liang, Bingxue Tan, Dehua Hu, Shaomin Ji, Hao-Li Zhang, Yanping Huo, Yuguang Ma
Summary: This study proposes an intramolecular dual-locking design for organic luminescent materials, achieving high luminescence efficiency and performance for deep-blue organic light-emitting diodes. The material also exhibits unique mechanochromic luminescence behavior and strong fatigue resistance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joren van Stee, Gregory Hermans, Jinu Joseph John, Koen Binnemans, Tom Van Gerven
Summary: This work presents a continuous solvent extraction method for the separation of cobalt and nickel in a millifluidic system using Cyphos IL 101 (C101) as the extractant. The optimal conditions for extraction performance and solvent properties were determined by investigating the effects of channel length, flow rate, and temperature. The performance of a developed manifold structure was compared to a single-channel system, and excellent separation results were achieved. The continuous separation process using the manifold structure resulted in high purity cobalt and nickel products.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Xu, Jingai Jiang, Xinyi Lv, Hui Li, Dongliang Yang, Wenjun Wang, Yanling Hu, Longcai Liu, Xiaochen Dong, Yu Cai
Summary: A programmed gas release nanoparticle was developed to address the challenges in treating diabetic infected wounds. It effectively removes drug-resistant pathogens and remodels the wound microenvironment using NO and H2S. The nanoparticle can eliminate bacteria and promote wound healing through antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tong Xia, Zhilin Xi, Lianquan Suo, Chen Wang
Summary: This study investigated a highly efficient coal dust suppressant with low initial viscosity and high adhesion-solidification properties. The results demonstrated that the dust suppressant formed a network of multiple hydrogen bonding cross-linking and achieved effective adhesion and solidification of coal dust through various chemical reactions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinzhi Cai, Zhenshan Li
Summary: A density functional theory-based rate equation was developed to predict the gas-solid reaction kinetics of CaO carbonation with CO2 in calcium looping. The negative activation energy of CaO carbonation close to equilibrium was accurately predicted through experimental validation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianxiong Chen, Fuhao Ren, Ningning Yin, Jie Mao
Summary: This study presents an economically efficient and easily implementable surface modification approach to enhance the high-temperature electrical insulation and energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics. The self-assembly of high-insulation-performance boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) on the film surface through electrostatic interactions effectively impedes charge injection from electrodes while promoting charge dissipation and heat transfer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zijian Li, Zhaohui Yang, Shao Wang, Hongxia Luo, Zhimin Xue, Zhenghui Liu, Tiancheng Mu
Summary: This study reports a strategy for upgrading polyester plastics into value-added chemicals using electrocatalytic methods. By inducing the targeted transfer of *OH species, polyethylene terephthalate was successfully upgraded into potassium diformate with high purity. This work not only develops an excellent electrocatalyst, but also provides guidance for the design of medium entropy metal oxides.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Navneet Singh Shekhawat, Surendra Kumar Patra, Ashok Kumar Patra, Bamaprasad Bag
Summary: This study primarily focuses on developing a sulphur dyeing process at room temperature using bacterial Lysate, which is environmentally friendly, energy and cost effective, and sustainable. The process shows promising improvements in dye uptake and fastness properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dengjia Shen, Hongyang Ma, Madani Khan, Benjamin S. Hsiao
Summary: This study developed cationic PVC nanofibrous membranes with high filtration and adsorption capability for the removal of bacteria and hexavalent chromium ions from wastewater. The membranes demonstrated remarkable performance in terms of filtration efficiency and maximum adsorption capacity. Additionally, modified nanofibrous membranes were produced using recycled materials and showed excellent retention rates in dynamic adsorption processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoyan Wang, Zhikun Wang, Ben Jia, Chunling Li, Shuangqing Sun, Songqing Hu
Summary: Inspired by photosystem II, self-supported Fe-doped NiCoP nanowire arrays modified with carboxylate were constructed to boost industrial-level overall water splitting by employing the concerted proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism. The introduction of Fe and carboxyl ligand led to improved catalytic activity for HER and OER, and NCFCP@NF exhibited long-term durability for overall water splitting.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pengyao Yu, Ge Yang, Yongming Chai, Lubomira Tosheva, Chunzheng Wang, Heqing Jiang, Chenguang Liu, Hailing Guo
Summary: Thin LTA zeolite membranes were prepared through secondary growth of nano LTA seeds in a highly reactive gel, resulting in membranes with superior permeability and selectivity in gas separation applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baiqin Zhou, Huiping Li, Ziyu Wang, Hui Huang, Yujun Wang, Ruichun Yang, Ranran Huo, Xiaoyan Xu, Ting Zhou, Xiaochen Dong
Summary: The use of machine learning to predict the performance of specific adsorbents in phosphate adsorption shows great promise in saving time and revealing underlying mechanisms. However, the small size of the dataset and insufficient detailed information limits the model training process and the accuracy of results. To address this, the study employs a fuzzing strategy that replaces detailed numeric information with descriptive text messages on the physiochemical properties of adsorbents. This strategy allows the recovery of discarded samples with limited information, leading to accurate prediction of adsorption amount, capacity, and kinetics. The study also finds that phosphate uptake by adsorbents is generally through physisorption, with some involvement of chemisorption. The framework established in this study provides a practical approach for quickly predicting phosphate adsorption performance in urgent scenarios, using easily accessible information.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Paula Alejandra Lamprea Pineda, Joren Bruneel, Kristof Demeestere, Lisa Deraedt, Tex Goetschalckx, Herman Van Langenhove, Christophe Walgraeve
Summary: This study evaluates the use of four esterified fatty acids and three vegetable oils as absorption liquids for hydrophobic VOCs. The experimental results show that isopropyl myristate is the most efficient liquid for absorbing the target VOCs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)