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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Farhad Behtash, Fatemeh Abedini, Hosein Ahmadi, Seyed Bahman Mosavi, Ahmad Aghaee, Mohammad Reza Morshedloo, Jose M. Lorenzo
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different concentrations of zinc and copper on the growth and biochemical indices of summer squash. High concentrations of copper intensified oxidative stress and decreased plant yield and productivity. However, the co-application of copper and zinc alleviated stress intensity and improved the plant's economic yield and physiological parameters.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhong Zhao, Hui Jiang, Sirui Tan, Deshan Cheng, Lu Sun, Jihong Wu
Summary: To address the issue of natural dyes' susceptibility to photofading, researchers developed a durable SiO2@PVP layer on a sodium copper chlorophyllin (SCC) dyed fabric pre-coated with polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP). This layer, formed by in-situ growing SiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) with a diameter of 50 nm, successfully inhibited the photofading of the dye.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhen Li, Shuo Chen, Bingchuan Liu, Jiakuan Yang, Sha Liang, Keke Xiao, Jingping Hu, Huijie Hou
Summary: This study investigated a novel pretreatment strategy using SIC-H2O2 to enhance methane production in anaerobic digestion process. The results showed that SIC-H2O2 pretreatment enhanced sludge biodegradability by disintegrating sludge flocs and increasing SCOD. EEM-PARAFAC analysis revealed enhanced dissociation of TB-EPS fractions, while EPR results demonstrated the catalysis of H2O2 for generating center dot OH and high-valent (Por)FeIV(O) intermediates, promoting EPS disintegration.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ashish A. Kadam, Suman Singh, Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad
Summary: This study found that films containing 10% and 20% of pine needle extract showed high antioxidant performance and better oxygen and water vapor permeability compared to films containing 5%. The addition of pine needle extract altered the color and microstructure of the films, while slightly increasing the thickness.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kristina Lossow, Maria Schwarz, Anna P. Kipp
Summary: Cancer remains a major cause of death worldwide, and early diagnosis is critical for improved survival rates and treatment success. Studies have shown that cancer patients generally have elevated serum copper levels and diminished zinc levels, with inconsistent changes in selenium and iron levels depending on the type of cancer. Further research is needed to investigate whether these element concentrations can predict the survival probability of cancer patients.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Khamphon Ma, Luxsika Ngamwonglumlert, Sakamon Devahastin, Nathamol Chindapan, Naphaporn Chiewchan
Summary: The study shows that superheated steam spray drying may not be suitable for producing coffee powder, but has potential for producing color powder. The powder produced by superheated steam spray drying has smaller particle size, higher bulk density, and more wrinkled surfaces, leading to superior solubility.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Liqin Zhou, Hui He, Mengying Tao, Yaseen Muhammad, Wenxue Gong, Qing Liu, Zhenxia Zhao, Zhongxing Zhao
Summary: In this study, an inverse opal structured IO-TiO2/Chl/IL photocatalyst was constructed to mimic the microenvironment of chloroplast and achieve the synergistic effect of CO2 capture and light-reaction system, resulting in efficient CO2 photoreduction to CH4.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Baihong Li, Chao Li, Dianqiang Li, Lijun Zhang, Shu Zhang, Zhenhua Cui, Dong Wang, Yonggui Tang, Xun Hu
Summary: This study investigates the evolution of functionalities and structure of activated carbon (AC) generated from pine needles activated with ZnCl2 at different temperatures. The results show that ZnCl2 can catalyze the dehydration, condensation, and aromatization reactions of sugary structures, leading to a significant increase in the yield of solid product (AC), and the resulting AC exhibits a high sensitivity to temperature. Furthermore, ZnCl2 can also catalyze the dehydration of hydroxyl group and the conversion of carbonyls in aldehydes/ketones. However, above 500 degrees C, the transformation of ZnCl2 to ZnO leads to the loss of catalytic activity.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Siqiong Zhong, Amanda Bird, Rachel E. Kopec
Summary: Chlorophyll is responsible for the green color of plant leaves and can be consumed through green vegetables. Metallo-chlorophyll derivatives have the ability to deliver essential metals and bind toxins, primarily during digestion. There are still gaps in understanding the metabolism and bioactivity of metal and toxin-binding properties of this family of molecules.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Lisha Zhao, Wenzi Ckurshumova, Michael Fefer, Jun Liu, Todd Hoare
Summary: Effective delivery of the biostimulant sodium copper chlorophyllin (Cu-chl) into plants was achieved using hybrid nanovesicles based on sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (SDBS) and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB). These nanovesicles exhibited small particle size, good colloidal stability, controllable release rate, improved photostability of Cu-chl, and significant penetration into the plant root without causing significant phytotoxicity.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
E. S. Said, A. H. Mohammed, H. M. Ali, A. Y. Babiker, R. Alnughaymishi, N. Z. Althaqeel, A. S. Ahmed
Summary: The protective effects of sodium copper chlorophyllin and nebivolol were evaluated in a mice model of CCL4 induced hepatotoxicity. Co-administration of either silymarin, nebivolol, or sodium copper chlorophyllin with CCl4 ameliorated hepatic injury through their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.
EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ashvinder K. Rana, Sanjay Guleria, Vijay Kumar Gupta, Vijay Kumar Thakur
Summary: This article reviews various efforts made to tackle the issue of pine needle waste. Pine needles have been utilized in composite materials, water purification, electronic devices, etc. Gasification, pyrolysis, saccharification combined with fermentation, and catalyst-assisted pyrolysis are promising techniques for converting pine needles into bio-energy and water purification materials. Nano cellulose extracted from pine needles exhibits appealing thermal and mechanical strength. Studying the magnetic properties of pine needles provides insights into air quality in the surrounding environment, and packaging materials made from pine needles have exceptional ethylene scavenging abilities.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Bao Tianshu, Zhang Lixuan, Wang Chunhong
Summary: In this study, a novel thermally stable, strongly basic resin with a cross-link biguanide structure was synthesized and investigated. The resin showed optimal thermal stability and adsorption capacity for separating sodium copper chlorophyllin (SCC) from plant extract. Results indicated that the main adsorption affinity of the resin towards SCC was due to the synergistic effects of hydrophobic and ionic interactions. The rise in temperature benefited the adsorption equilibrium. A high-purity SCC extract was successfully prepared using this resin.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY B-ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE BIOMEDICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Verena Liedschulte, James Nicolas Duncan Battey, Samuel Kleinhans, Lucien Bovet, Simon Goepfert
Summary: The study demonstrates that tobacco plants with reduced zinc levels exhibit accumulation of phosphorus, iron, manganese, and copper in their leaves, as well as stunted growth. Transcriptional analysis reveals local zinc deficiency and FIT1-mediated iron deficiency responses in leaves. Additionally, a phosphate-starvation response and upregulation of aquaporin genes are associated with the abnormal growth phenotype in affected plants.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Haibo Yang, Zhe Wang, Wei Song, Zhenli Zhao, Yong Zhao
Summary: The present study investigated the anti-tyrosinase activity, mechanism, and antioxidant capacity of proanthocyanidins (PAs) from Pinus thunbergii needles. Results showed that PAs primarily consisted of catechin/epicatechin and effectively inhibited the tyrosinase activity. Additionally, various experiments confirmed the strong antioxidant properties of PAs. Therefore, PAs from Pinus thunbergii needles have the potential to be utilized as a new tyrosinase inhibitor in the food, medicine, and cosmetics industries.
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhenglei Yang, Henan Hao, Yanwen Wu, Yongguo Liu, Jie Ouyang
Summary: Moisture and amylose content play crucial roles in determining the quality of heat-treated starches. Increasing moisture content leads to higher paste transmittance, gelatinization temperature, and digestibility, while decreasing swelling power and enthalpy. Higher amylose content in rice starch decreases molecular order and gelatinization temperature, but increases resistant starch.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yiwei Wang, Mohe He, Yanwen Wu, Yongguo Liu, Jie Ouyang
Summary: The study demonstrates that specific materials used in crosslinking reactions can alter the structure and properties of corn starch aerogels, increasing their swelling power and solubility, decreasing crystallinity, and slowing down the digestion rate.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jiaojiao Wan, Shuchang Zhang, Lingling Liu, Bingning Li, Jie Ouyang, Yanwen Wu
Summary: This study investigated the migration of mineral oil hydrocarbons in Chinese commercial milk powder products packaged in different materials. The findings showed minimal migration in metal cans, while paper containers had high levels of migration of mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons and polyolefin oligomeric saturated hydrocarbons during storage. These results are beneficial for selecting suitable packaging materials for manufacturing milk powder products or other foods.
FOOD ADDITIVES AND CONTAMINANTS PART A-CHEMISTRY ANALYSIS CONTROL EXPOSURE & RISK ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lingling Liu, Bingning Li, Daoyuan Yang, Jie Ouyang, Haixia Sui, Yanwen Wu
Summary: The study analyzed mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) and mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) in commercial infant and young children foods, finding the presence of MOSH and polyolefin oligomeric saturated hydrocarbons (POSH) in most of the samples, but no MOAH detected. These contaminants were closely correlated to the ingredients and manufacturers of the foods.
FOOD ADDITIVES AND CONTAMINANTS PART A-CHEMISTRY ANALYSIS CONTROL EXPOSURE & RISK ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mengjie Wei, Minyue Tang, Luyu Wang, Xuanxuan Cheng, Yanwen Wu, Jie Ouyang
Summary: The free and bound bioactive extracts from naked oat showed inhibitory effects on amylase and glucosidase activity, reducing starch hydrolysis rates significantly. Ginsenoside Re and soyasaponin Ba had different inhibitory effects on amylase and glucosidase.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zhenglei Yang, Yuyang Zhang, Yanwen Wu, Jie Ouyang
Summary: This study investigated the impact of different drying methods on the digestibility of starch in chestnut flour, finding that drying temperature, molecular order, and other compounds are all related to starch digestibility.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mingxia Wu, Qinxue Yang, Yanwen Wu, Jie Ouyang
Summary: The free and bound polyphenols extracted from acorn kernels contain beneficial components that inhibit alpha-glucosidase activity and reduce blood sugar levels, with the free polyphenol extract showing greater efficacy.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mohe He, Tianyi Ding, Yanwen Wu, Jie Ouyang
Summary: The present study examined the structure of acorn starch and how non-starch nutrients affect its physicochemical properties and digestibility. Results showed that the crystallinity of acorn flour decreased after various treatments, which also led to a decrease in gelation temperature and reduced interactions between starch granules. Endogenous proteins, fats, and beta-glucans played a key role in reducing the digestibility of acorn starch by forming complexes and inhibiting hydrolysis.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zixuan Wang, Meijun Han, Yongguo Liu, Yanwen Wu, Jie Ouyang
Summary: This study compared the multiscale structure of chestnut starch from different origins and found that amylose content was positively correlated with gelatinization temperature, while reduced amylose content and presence of long chains of amylopectin enhanced crystallization.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wenjie Yu, Yi Wang, Yongguo Liu, Yanwen Wu, Jie Ouyang
Summary: This study investigated the methods of production and storage of air-dried chestnut kernels. It was found that the browning of chestnut kernels could be inhibited by the use of 1.5% EDTA-2Na, 1% pullulan, and 1% L-cysteine. The study also revealed that different packaging and storage conditions affected the degree of browning and shelf life of the chestnut kernels. Through prediction models, the longest predicted shelf lives of the chestnut kernels under different storage conditions were determined to be 105.3 days (PB2), 19.5 days (PB3), and 10.8 days (PB1).
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yihan Zhou, Meng Wang, Luyu Wang, Lingling Liu, Yanwen Wu, Jie Ouyang
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effects of ultrasound and microwave, single or dual treatments, on the functional and in vitro digestive properties of normal maize starch and potato starch. The results showed that the functional properties of both starches improved after treatment, and the dual modification sequence showed a significant effect. The in vitro digestibility of starch decreased after microwave treatment, but increased after ultrasound treatment and dual treatment.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhenglei Yang, Yanwen Wu, Jie Ouyang
Summary: Microwave treatment, roasting, boiling, and enzymatic treatment were used to prepare cooked and instant chestnut flour, and their in vitro digestibility and glycemic index were compared. The results showed that cooking increased starch digestibility, while enzymatic hydrolysis decreased it. The combined effect of increased reducing sugar and decreased starch hydrolysis in the instant flours led to higher glycemic index values.
PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Zhenglei Yang, Yuyang Zhang, Yanwen Wu, Jie Ouyang
Summary: Starchy foods are a primary energy source in human diets and their digestion is crucial for human health. Factors affecting starch digestion in these foods include endogenous non-starch components, food ingredients and additives, and storage conditions. To produce low GI foods, it is beneficial to use whole grains, minimize processing, use food additives reasonably, and control storage conditions.
Article
Food Science & Technology
M. H. He, J. Q. Hu, Y. W. Wu, J. Ouyang
Summary: By utilizing near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy, the total starch and amylose contents in various cereals were successfully determined, and efficient calibration models were established. The optimization of PLS models led to the best determination results within specific wavelength ranges.
INTERNATIONAL FOOD RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Yan-Wen Wu, Bing-Ning Li, Ling-Ling Liu, Jie Ouyang
Summary: The combination of on-line high performance liquid chromatography and gas chromatography (HPLC-GC) has rapidly developed in quantitative analysis of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH), solving the challenges of selectivity and sensitivity in MOH analysis, enhancing analytical sensitivity, and ensuring reproducibility and accuracy in the analysis process.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
