Article
Food Science & Technology
Rebecca R. Milczarek, Ivana Sedej
Summary: This study evaluated the aroma of watermelon juice concentrates produced using different methods. The results showed that the forward osmosis (FO) concentrate had a highly-liked aroma and outperformed the traditional thermal concentrate in terms of hedonic rating. Additionally, the aroma of FO concentrate was found to be similar to that of fresh-cut watermelon.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Taro Maeda, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Yukiko Shimomura, Takaaki Oe
Summary: This study investigated the effects of pollinator activity and pre-blossom temperature on fruit set rate and yield in Japanese apricot. Field experiments showed that honey bee visitation and fruit set rate increased under warm conditions. However, hand-pollinated flowers were not affected by ambient temperature. Using time-series models, it was found that pre-blossom temperature and the number of suitable pollination days significantly influenced fruit set rate, while fruit yield was affected by the number of suitable pollination days, pre-blossom temperature, and sunshine duration before harvest. The introduction of Western honey bees into orchards also had considerable effects on fruit yield.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Piotr Cyklis
Summary: This study analyzed the energy consumption of falling film evaporators in the production of juice concentrate, highlighting the influence of evaporator design and operation methods. The formation of fouling on the evaporator walls significantly impacts performance, potentially leading to a decrease in production efficiency.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xiaopeng Ni, Zhaojun Ni, Kenneth Omondi Ouma, Zhihong Gao
Summary: This study investigates the molecular mechanism underlying fruit color variation in Japanese apricot, identifying a key gene PmUFGT3 associated with anthocyanin biosynthesis. The study confirms the function of PmUFGT3 and demonstrates the potential for genetic engineering to alter fruit color.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohamed Elsayed Abbas, Zhu Chengzhang, Ahmed Fathalla, Yalong Xiao
Summary: The risk of new variants of influenza A virus poses a significant threat to public health. The improvement in predicting antigenicity of influenza viruses needs to incorporate deep learning methodologies in order to generate a model for the HA protein of the antigenic variant. While the antigenic pair can be determined in a laboratory setup, it requires a tremendous amount of time and labor. Changes in surface protein of the virus make vaccine selection and manufacturing process challenging.
Article
Agronomy
Pablo Melgarejo, Pilar Legua, Rafael Martinez-Font, Juan Jose Martinez-Nicolas, Joaquin Sanchez Soriano, Angel A. Carbonell-Barrachina, Francisca Hernandez
Summary: The study showed that using protective nets for cultivating early apricot 'Mikado' is a profitable alternative for farmers, as it does not affect fruit production or quality.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Khanh Phan, Tuyen Truong, Yong Wang, Bhesh Bhandari
Summary: The study found that injecting CO2 nanobubbles can significantly reduce the viscosity of apple juice concentrate and canola oil, making it a feasible mean to enhance processing efficiency of food fluids. The reduction effect on viscosities tended to diminish with the growth of NBs' size and the decrease of dissolved CO2 concentration over time.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Y. Ramirez-Rodriguez, V Ramirez, K. Robledo-Marquez, N. Garcia-Rojas, P. Rojas-Morales, N. Arango, J. Pedraza-Chaverri, O. N. Medina-Campos, J. M. Perez-Rojas, R. Flores-Ramirez, R. Winkler, L. Riego-Ruiz, Joyce Trujillo
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of pitaya juice concentrate (PJC) on cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity. The results showed that PJC had a renoprotective effect by attenuating renal dysfunction, structural damage, apoptosis activation, and oxidative stress, and it was related to changes in the tumor necrosis factor-alpha and renal nitric oxide pathways.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Geoffrey J. Gorse, Susan M. Rattigan, Alexander Kirpich, Michael S. Simberkoff, Mary T. Bessesen, Cynthia Gibert, Ann-Christine Nyquist, Connie Savor Price, Charlotte A. Gaydos, Lewis J. Radonovich, Trish M. Perl, Maria C. Rodriguez-Barradas, Derek A. T. Cummings
Summary: HAI antibody titers were associated with protection from influenza infection among healthcare personnel working in outpatient settings and with vaccination status, reinforcing the importance of vaccination to stimulate immunity.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Virology
Liyan Wang, Fan Yang, Yixin Xiao, Bin Chen, Fumin Liu, Linfang Cheng, Hangping Yao, Nanping Wu, Haibo Wu
Summary: This study obtained three monoclonal antibodies against influenza virus from mice immunized with the HA protein of A/Michigan/45/2015(H1N1), demonstrating strong preventive and therapeutic effects. Two amino acid mutations were discovered, and one of the antibodies still showed protective efficacy after 24 hours of infection.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jinkui Sun, Cai Zhao, Xilei Pu, Tian Li, Xuewei Shi, Bin Wang, Weidong Cheng
Summary: This study demonstrates that fermentation with Lactobacillus plantarum LP56 can enhance the nutritional value and aroma characteristics of apricot juice. Fermented apricot juice contains more probiotics and lactic acid, with increased antioxidant capacity and decreased levels of organic acids and soluble solids.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Koji Numaguchi, Yuto Kitamura, Tomoaki Kashiwamoto, Takuya Morimoto, Takaaki Oe
Summary: In this study, we examined several fruit-associated traits using 110 Japanese apricot accessions and identified genetic signals related to harvesting time and fruit diameters. The results suggest that the small-fruit trait originated in China and was preferred and selected by the Japanese people.
MOLECULAR GENETICS AND GENOMICS
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Shailesh D. Pawar, Deeksha S. Tare, Sadhana S. Kode, Sachin S. Keng
Summary: This study demonstrates the utility of glutaraldehyde-fixed tRBCs after 18 months of storage for laboratory diagnosis of influenza viruses, with comparable results to fresh tRBCs.
JOURNAL OF VIROLOGICAL METHODS
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Rhiannon R. Penkert, Nehali Patel, Richard J. Webby, Ted M. Ross, Julia L. Hurwitz
Summary: Research has shown that the timing of vaccination significantly impacts the immune response to influenza vaccines, as changes in host lifestyles and viral infection frequencies throughout different seasons can alter vaccine immunogenicity. Therefore, routine assessment of inoculation month in clinical studies is recommended to inform data interpretation and expedite successful vaccine development within and beyond the field of influenza virus.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hsinhsuan Ho, Toya Ishii, Kentaro Matsumiya, Maki Iwasa, Yasuki Matsumura
Summary: Japanese apricot and avocado powders were used for stabilizing food emulsions, showing high stability against creaming and coalescence for a certain period of storage, indicating their potential as food-grade emulsifiers for stable emulsions.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Toshio Kawahara, Hiroaki Hiramatsu, Yuhsuke Ohmi, Nongluk Sriwilaijaroen, Yasuo Suzuki, Shin-ichi Nakakita, Yohei Watanabe, Yasuhide Ohno, Kenzo Maehashi, Takao Ono, Yasushi Kanai, Kazuhiko Matsumoto
JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2019)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Toshifumi Takeuchi, Nongluk Sriwilaijaroen, Ayako Sakuraba, Ei Hayashi, Shinji Kamisuki, Yasuo Suzuki, Hiroshi Ohrui, Fumio Sugawara
Article
Virology
Yasuha Arai, Emad Mohamed Elgendy, Tomo Daidoji, Madiha Salah Ibrahim, Takao Ono, Nongluk Sriwilaijaroen, Yasuo Suzuki, Takaaki Nakaya, Kazuhiko Matsumoto, Yohei Watanabe
JOURNAL OF VIROLOGY
(2020)
Article
Virology
Shutoku Matsuyama, Miyuki Kawase, Naganori Nao, Kazuya Shirato, Makoto Ujike, Wataru Kamitani, Masayuki Shimojima, Shuetsu Fukushi
Summary: The study found that the inhaled corticosteroid ciclesonide can inhibit the replication of coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, with potential use in treating COVID-19. Ciclesonide also successfully suppressed the replication of 15 resistant mutants, making it a promising broad-spectrum antiviral drug.
JOURNAL OF VIROLOGY
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Nongluk Sriwilaijaroen, Yasuo Suzuki
Review
Virology
Makoto Ujike, Fumihiro Taguchi
Summary: Torovirus (ToV) has been classified into Tobaniviridae family, previously belonged to Coronavirus (CoV) family. ToVs are linked to enteric diseases in animals and humans. Among ToVs, bovine ToVs cause diarrhea in calves worldwide, leading to economic losses.
Article
Virology
Nipuna Tennakoon, Jihoon Ryu, Makoto Ujike, Fumihiro Taguchi, Hyun-Jin Shin
Summary: Deletions in the spike gene of mouse hepatitis virus lead to variant viruses with different biological characteristics. The study shows that the deletion in the hypervariable region affects the fusion activity and growth kinetics of the virus.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Youxian Li, Eiichiro Watanabe, Yusuke Kawashima, Damian R. Plichta, Zhujun Wang, Makoto Ujike, Qi Yan Ang, Runrun Wu, Munehiro Furuichi, Kozue Takeshita, Koji Yoshida, Keita Nishiyama, Sean M. Kearney, Wataru Suda, Masahira Hattori, Satoshi Sasajima, Takahiro Matsunaga, Xiaoxi Zhang, Kazuto Watanabe, Jun Fujishiro, Jason M. Norman, Bernat Olle, Shutoku Matsuyama, Ho Namkoong, Yoshifumi Uwamino, Makoto Ishii, Koichi Fukunaga, Naoki Hasegawa, Osamu Ohara, Ramnik J. Xavier, Koji Atarashi, Kenya Honda
Summary: Paraprevotella strains degrade trypsin and protect against infections, enhance the efficacy of oral vaccines, and reduce the severity of diarrhea, contributing to the maintenance of intestinal homeostasis.
Article
Microbiology
Satoko Sugimoto, Masatoshi Kakizaki, Miyuki Kawase, Kengo Kawachi, Makoto Ujike, Wataru Kamitani, Hiroshi Sentsui, Kazuya Shirato
Summary: Despite the presence of MERS coronavirus (MERS-CoV), there have been no reported cases of human Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) in Africa. Previous studies have shown that recombinant MERS-CoV carrying the S protein of an Ethiopian isolate replicated slower and was more easily neutralized relative to MERS-CoV carrying the S protein of a Middle Eastern isolate. This highlights the virological differences between MERS-CoVs in Africa and the Middle East, and emphasizes the need for careful genetic monitoring to detect the emergence of virulent strains.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Masaki Shoji, Kenta Ichihashi, Nongluk Sriwilaijaroen, Haruka Mayumi, Shinji Morikane, Etsuhisa Takahashi, Hiroshi Kido, Yasuo Suzuki, Kazuyoshi Takeda, Takashi Kuzuhara
Summary: Personal protective equipment with integrated povidone-iodine in nylon-66 nonwoven fabric has demonstrated anti-pathogenic activity, potentially inhibiting the transmission of respiratory viruses.
BIOLOGICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Virology
Makoto Ujike, Yuka Etoh, Naoya Urushiyama, Fumihiro Taguchi, Hideki Asanuma, Luis Enjuanes, Wataru Kamitani
Summary: Historically part of the coronavirus (CoV) family, torovirus (ToV) was recently classified in the new family Tobaniviridae. Researchers developed a reverse genetics system using an infectious full-length cDNA clone of bovine ToV (BToV) in a bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC). Recombinant BToV with genetic markers exhibited the same phenotype as wild-type BToV. The study generated recombinant BToVs with a full-length HE gene and discovered that mutations in nonstructural proteins (NSPs) may be involved in HE gene retention. The findings provide new insights into BToV and contribute to the understanding of this neglected pathogen.
JOURNAL OF VIROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Virology
Makoto Ujike, Yukako Kawachi, Yui Matsunaga, Yuka Etho, Hideki Asanuma, Wataru Kamitani, Fumihiro Taguchi
Summary: The study focused on the subcellular localization and intracellular trafficking signals of the bovine Torovirus (BToV) N protein. It was found that unlike other Coronaviruses, BToN mainly accumulates in the nucleolus during early infection but shifts to the nucleoplasm during late infection. Interestingly, unique nuclear/nucleolar localization signals (NLS/NoLS) and a CRM1-independent nuclear export signal (NES) were identified in BToN, with implications on virus growth and replication.
JOURNAL OF VIROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Yanfang Cui, Yulei Li, Minghui Li, Lu Zhao, Deli Wang, Jingman Tian, Xiaoli Bai, Yanpeng Ci, Shanshan Wu, Fei Wang, Xiaomei Chen, Shujie Ma, Zhiyuan Qu, Cen Yang, Liling Liu, Jianzhong Shi, Yuntao Guan, Xianying Zeng, Guobin Tian, Pengfei Cui, Guohua Deng, Yongping Jiang, Pucheng Chen, Jinxiong Liu, Xiurong Wang, Hongmei Bao, Li Jiang, Yasuo Suzuki, Chengjun Li, Yanbing Li, Hualan Chen
EMERGING MICROBES & INFECTIONS
(2020)
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.
