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Food Science & Technology
Brisha Arulrajah, Mohammed S. Qoms, Belal J. Muhialdin, Hanan Hasan, Mohammad Zarei, Anis Shobirin Meor Hussin, De-Ming Chau, Nazamid Saari
Summary: This study developed natural antibacterial and antifungal peptides from kenaf seed powder, which showed strong antimicrobial activity against bacteria and fungi. The peptides exhibited bactericidal and fungicidal effects in a short period of time and remained active under different conditions. Application of these peptides in fruit juices and bread extended their shelf-life significantly.
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Food Science & Technology
Lianhua Zhang, Xiangshu Piao
Summary: Essential oils have strong anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties, but their efficiency and bioactivity are limited in the meat industry due to various factors. Nanoencapsulation is a promising technology to enhance the stability, controlled release, and minimize the negative effects of essential oils.
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Food Science & Technology
Munkhjargal Burenjargal, Tuya Narangerel, Tuyagerel Batmunkh, Alideertu Dong, Saruul Idesh
Summary: Consumers currently prefer food that is easy to make, of high quality, safe, natural, and minimally processed, but with a longer shelf life. To increase the shelf life of food and inhibit microorganism growth, phytochemicals derived from medicinal and food plants are being utilized. The use of natural plant food preservatives containing bioactive compounds has gained interest, considering their effectiveness in preserving food quality.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yingshan Jin, Yuting Lu, Anbazhagan Sathiyaseelan, Xin Zhang, Kumar Vishven Naveen, Myeong-Hyeon Wang
Summary: Peony seed cake extract (PSCE) was used to synthesize silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) with antibacterial, antioxidant, and cytotoxicity properties. The PSCE-Ag NPs showed a spherical shape, average size of 105.6 ± 3.49 nm, and a zeta potential of -41.8 ± 12.6 mV. They effectively inhibited the growth and biofilm formation of various bacteria and exhibited strong free radical scavenging ability. Furthermore, the PSCE-Ag NPs were non-toxic to erythrocytes, egg-chorioallantoic membrane, and human embryonic kidney cells (HEK293), while significantly suppressing breast cancer cell (BT474) growth.
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Environmental Sciences
Kangqi Lei, Shuzhen Sun, Kaitai Zhong, Shiyu Li, Hang Hu, Chuanjiao Sun, Qiaomei Zheng, Zhongwei Tian, Tingbo Dai, Jianyun Sun
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(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shanmugam Rajeshkumar, Royapuram Parthasarathy Parameswari, Dayalan Sandhiya, Khalid A. Al-Ghanim, Marcello Nicoletti, Marimuthu Govindarajan
Summary: In this study, zinc oxide nanoparticles were synthesized using an aqueous extract of mango seeds and characterized using various techniques. The findings showed that these mango seed-modified zinc oxide nanoparticles were highly effective in inhibiting bacterial growth and protecting cells from free radical damage.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Meixia Zheng, Yujing Zhu, Yuanhong Zhuang, Kok Bing Tan, Jianfu Chen
Summary: In this study, grape seed extract (GSE) was added to pullulan polysaccharide/xanthan gum composite film, resulting in improved mechanical properties, antioxidant activity, antibacterial effects, and shelf life extension of fresh-cut apples.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Turki M. Dawoud, Nosheen Akhtar, Mohammad K. Okla, Adnan Noor Shah, Anis Ali Shah, Mohamed Abdel-Mawgoud, Gehad AbdElgayed, Abdulrahman Al-Hashimi, Hamada AbdElgawad
Summary: The study investigated the effects of Punica granatum L. Peel (PoPe) extracts on the growth, nutritive values, and biological activities of Brassica oleraceae. The results showed that the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of PoPe extracts had positive impacts on the growth and nutritive values of Brassica oleraceae sprouts. However, there were also negative effects observed on the antibacterial activities.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Haiyan Kong, Xiangzhan Meng, Nudrat Aisha Akram, Fengru Zhu, Jiaxing Hu, Zhen Zhang
Summary: The application of appropriate concentrations of fullerol can significantly promote seed germination and enhance drought tolerance in wheat under water stress. There is no significant difference in the effect of fullerol on wheat between different cultivars. This study is important for understanding the application of fullerol in agriculture under stressful conditions.
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Agronomy
Milica Kanjevac, Biljana Bojovic, Andrija Ciric, Milan Stankovic, Dragana Jakovljevic
Summary: Wheat is widely grown cereal and low temperature stress affects its development. This study investigated different priming methods (hormo-, halo-, osmo-, and hydropriming) to enhance wheat's resistance to low temperatures. Priming showed positive effects on growth, vigor index, and protein content. Antioxidant enzymes and phenolic compounds were significantly affected by seed priming, with the best results observed with hormo- and hydropriming. The study concludes that seed priming is a promising approach to increase wheat seedlings' resistance to low temperature stress.
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Food Science & Technology
Khadija Farousha, Vengatesan M. Rangaraj, K. Rambabu, Mohammad Abu Haija, Fawzi Banat
Summary: Encapsulating natural bioactive compounds in porous support allows for sustained release of antioxidants and antimicrobial substances. In this study, date seed extract (DSE) was successfully encapsulated in mesoporous silica matrix (MCM-41) with an encapsulation efficiency of 91%. The DSE@MCM-41 nanocarrier demonstrated sustained release of antioxidants, extended shelf life of food, and significant and sustained bactericidal effect against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
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Food Science & Technology
Kewang Zheng, Jianbing Zhang, Fan Yang, Wei Wang, Wei Li, Caiqin Qin
Summary: Edible films based on chitosan, coix seed starch, nano zinc oxide, and Artemisia annua essential oil were prepared through solvent casting method. The incorporation of 5% ZnO significantly enhanced the film's tensile strength, barrier properties, and antibacterial activities, while 8% AO decreased tensile strength but improved flexibility, barrier properties, and antioxidant activities. The combination of 5% ZnO and 8% AO showed the best preservation effect on cold-stored pork.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Zhouli Wang, Yu Tian, Qi Wang, Tianmin Guo, Yahong Yuan, Tianli Yue, Hang Jia, Qian Ge, Zidan Zhao, Rui Cai
Summary: This study investigated the antibacterial activity and underlying mechanism of five preservatives (epsilon-polylysine, propylparaben, monocaprin, octyl gallate, and heptylparaben) against Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris in apple juice. Results showed that all five preservatives exerted antibacterial activity through a multiple bactericidal mechanism. Monocaprin and octyl gallate had the highest antibacterial activity, with the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of 22.5 and 6.25 mg/L, respectively. Additionally, the preservatives altered the permeability of the cell membrane, leading to a leakage of intracellular electrolytes. The treatment with epsilon-polylysine, propylparaben, and monocaprin increased the leakage of intracellular protein, while propylparaben and octyl gallate reduced the levels of cellular adenosine triphosphate. Monocaprin and octyl gallate could effectively inactivate the contamination of A. acidoterrestris in apple juice without significant adverse effects on the juice quality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Kewang Zheng, Jianbing Zhang, Fan Yang, Wei Wang, Wei Li, Caiqin Qin
Summary: Edible films based on chitosan, coix seed starch, nano zinc oxide, and Artemisia annua essential oil were prepared and analyzed for their physico-chemical properties and preservation effect on cold-stored pork. The results showed that the addition of zinc oxide enhanced the film's properties, including tensile strength, barrier properties, and antibacterial activities. Incorporation of Artemisia annua essential oil increased the flexibility, barrier properties, and antioxidant activities of the film. When the content of zinc oxide and Artemisia annua essential oil was 5% and 8%, the edible film exhibited optimum physicochemical and biological properties. For pork preservation, the edible film containing 5% zinc oxide and 8% Artemisia annua essential oil showed the best performance in terms of pH, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, total viable count, and total volatile basic nitrogen values. Therefore, this edible film system has potential as food packaging materials.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Nevin Tasaltin, Selim Gullulu, Selcan Karakus
Summary: Antibiotic resistance has been a major concern in bacterial infection therapy, prompting the development of new antimicrobial agents. This study focuses on the fabrication of multifunctional antibacterial and antifungal agents using borophene nanosheets, which showed inhibitory activity against various pathogenic microorganisms.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
