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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Arunaksharan Narayanankutty, Aswathi Moothakoottil Kuttithodi, Ahmed Alfarhan, Rajakrishnan Rajagopal, Damia Barcelo
Summary: The study found that Allspice essential oil has larvicidal and repellent effects on common pests of stored products, while also being safe for non-target organisms.
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Plant Sciences
Ayshah Aysh ALrashidi, Emira Noumi, Mejdi Snoussi, Vincenzo De Feo
Summary: Pimenta dioica essential oil and its main compound, eugenol, showed antibacterial activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria related to food intoxication. They also exhibited inhibition of quorum sensing-dependent mechanisms and biofilm formation.
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Food Science & Technology
Catarina Santos, Ana Ramos, Angelo Luis, Maria E. Amaral
Summary: Plastic waste poses a threat to the environment and public health, leading to increased interest in biodegradable polymers as alternatives to traditional packaging materials. This study produced and characterized k-carrageenan films incorporating Cymbopogon winterianus essential oil, which exhibited strong antioxidant and antibacterial properties. The essential oil also showed potential for inhibiting quorum sensing. These findings demonstrate the viability of using Cymbopogon winterianus essential oil to produce bioactive k-carrageenan films as new food packaging materials.
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Paulo Roberto Barros Gomes, Silvio Carvalho Marinho, Gustavo Oliveira Everton, Eduardo Fonseca Silva, Maria Alves Fontenele, Wellington da Silva Lyra, Adriana Crispim de Freitas, Virlane Kelly Lima Hunaldo, Romicy Dermondes Souza, Hilton Costa Louzeiro, Maria do Livramento de Paula, Jonas Batista Reis, Andrea Vasconcelo Melo, Victor Elias Mouchrek Filho
Summary: This study investigated the composition, class, and biological activity of the essential oil extracted from Pimenta dioica leaves. The oil mainly consists of eugenol, with a predominant presence of phenylpropanoid class. It exhibited high larvicidal activity, surpassing the standard eugenol, indicating its potential as a replacement for chemical larvicides.
BOLETIN LATINOAMERICANO Y DEL CARIBE DE PLANTAS MEDICINALES Y AROMATICAS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mastafa H. Al-Musawi, Ali Khoshkalampour, Hanan Adnan Shaker Al-Naymi, Zainab Farooq Shafeeq, Sepideh Pourvatan Doust, Marjan Ghorbani
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of nano-gels containing ginger essential oil on ethyl cellulose/casein nano-fibers. The results showed that adding these nano-gels improved the morphology, mechanical properties, and thermal stability of the fibers. The nano-gels also exhibited antioxidant properties and inhibited bacterial growth. Furthermore, the fibers showed no toxicity to normal cells and had good blood compatibility, indicating their potential use in food packaging materials.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Engineering, Biomedical
Zulema Vargas-Osorio, Florian Ruther, Si Chen, Susanta Sengupta, Liliana Liverani, Martin Michalek, Dusan Galusek, Aldo R. Boccaccini
Summary: Electrospun nanofibers based on biodegradable polymers were successfully fabricated, and it was found that the addition of k-carrageenan improved the fabrication process. After one month of storage, the properties of the fiber mats were not significantly compromised, indicating a reduction in waste production. Cell viability assays confirmed that all prepared fiber mats promoted cell proliferation, indicating their potential applications in bone tissue engineering and wound healing.
BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fadia S. Youssef, Rola M. Labib, Haidy A. Gad, SafaaY. Eid, Mohamed L. Ashour, Hanaa H. Eid
Summary: The volatile constituents from the stems and leaves of Pimenta dioica and Pimenta racemosa were analyzed in different seasons, revealing significant variations in compound composition influenced by seasonal changes. Chemometrics analysis was effective in discriminating samples from different seasons, indicating the potential anti-cancer properties of Pimenta.
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Chemistry, Applied
M. Shikku Premachandran, Pushpa S. Murthy
Summary: Allspice has been valued for its culinary and medicinal qualities, containing eugenol and gallic acid which have shown potential as antitumor, antioxidant, and antimicrobial agents. The promising pharmaceutical properties and culinary consumption of allspice have attracted attention in developed countries, highlighting the need for exploring its applications in active packaging, biomedical delivery systems, and the development of value-added products.
JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Shengnan Li, Panpan Li, Jing Wang, Yanju Lu, Yuxiang Chen, Zhendong Zhao, Jianxin Jiang, Xian Cheng, Liangwu Bi
Summary: This study prepared low oil emulsion gels stabilized by camellia saponin (CS) and different concentrations of carrageenan (KC), and investigated their particle size, microstructure, rheology, and stability. The results showed that the addition of KC decreased the average particle size of emulsion droplets and resulted in the formation of spindle-shaped oil droplets, leading to good solid-like properties and excellent stability of the samples. These co-stabilized emulsion gels with CS and KC have great potential for solid fat replacement in low-saturated and trans-fat-free foods.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Marcia G. Ventura, Thomas Pullert, Rubia Risso, Ines Matos, I. Fonseca, Joaquim M. Vital
Summary: Composite materials based on CaO from egg shells and anionic sulfated linear polysaccharide k-carrageenan from red seaweeds were successfully used as a heterogeneous catalyst for transesterification reaction of soybean oil with methanol. The prepared composites exhibited excellent thermal stability and catalytic activity, with an internal structure consisting of meso and macropores that widen with the addition of a crosslinker HMDI.
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Food Science & Technology
Chinnathambi Sarathambal, Sivaranjani Rajagopal, Rona Viswanathan
Summary: The study found that the essential oil from Pimenta dioica leaves has strong antioxidant activity and antifungal potential against Aspergillus flavus, suggesting it could be a viable plant-based preservative in food systems.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vinothini Arunagiri, Hsieh-Chih Tsai, Haile Fentahun Darge, Hung Wei Chiang, Darieo Thankachan, Chia-Jui Mei, Juin-Yih Lai
Summary: The study developed biocompatible hemostatic microparticles for rapid hemorrhage control, with high water adsorption ability and good biocompatibility. Animal experiments demonstrated the microparticles induced rapid blood clotting and minimal blood loss, suggesting promising clinical applications in tackling hemorrhage control challenges.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Sawsan Dacrory, Amr Hosny Hashem, Samir Kamel
Summary: In this study, beads combining clove oil with chitosan and carrageenan showed antimicrobial and antiviral activity, with promising potential for drug delivery, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. The material demonstrated superior antimicrobial and antiviral properties compared to chitosan and carrageenan without clove oil, making it a viable option for various biomedical applications.
BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Cristina Elena Stavarache, Adi Ghebaur, Sorina Dinescu, Iuliana Samoila, Eugeniu Vasile, George Mihail Vlasceanu, Horia Iovu, Sorina Alexandra Garea
Summary: The aim of this study was to prepare mucoadhesive particles using biopolymers and 5-aminosalicylic acid for controlled drug release at the colon level, with potential applications in the treatment of intestinal bowel disease. The particles were prepared through crosslinking of chitosan with sodium tripolyphosphate and the influence of k-carrageenan layer was studied. Encapsulation efficiency and drug release profile of 5ASA were assessed using UV-VIS spectrometry, while chemical characterization was done using FT-IR spectrometry. The results suggest that these particle systems could be a versatile platform for targeted drug delivery in inflammatory bowel disease treatment.
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Food Science & Technology
Shoukui He, Yifei Wang
Summary: This study developed a kappa-carrageenan coating embedded with cinnamon essential oil for preserving pork, with antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Severin Nguemezi Tchameni, Mihaela Cotarlet, Ioana Otilia Ghinea, Marie Ampere Boat Bedine, Modeste Lambert Sameza, Daniela Borda, Gabriela Bahrim, Rodica Mihaela Dinica
INTERNATIONAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2020)
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Food Science & Technology
Alexandra Gaspar-Pintiliescu, Anca Oancea, Mihaela Cotarlet, Aida Mihaela Vasile, Gabriela Elena Bahrim, Sergey Shaposhnikov, Oana Craciunescu, Elena Iulia Oprita
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DAIRY TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
E. Enachi, M. Cotarlet, A. M. Vasile, G. E. Bahrim
JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Cristian Dima, Elham Assadpour, Stefan Dima, Seid Mahdi Jafari
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Cristian Dima, Stefan Dima
Review
Food Science & Technology
Cristian Dima, Elham Assadpour, Stefan Dima, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: Nanofoods is a concept that utilizes nanotechnologies to create safe foods with enhanced nutritional and sensory properties, as well as multiple health benefits. Scientists are focusing on developing new nano biosystems to increase the bioavailability of bioactive compounds in fortified foods, studying factors limiting oral bioavailability such as bioaccessibility, absorption, and the physiological processes involved, and investigating mechanisms of cellular uptake of bioactive-loaded nanocarriers.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Cristian Dima, Elham Assadpour, Stefan Dima, Seid Mahdi Jafari
CURRENT OPINION IN FOOD SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Microbiology
Mihaela Cotarlet, Nicoleta Stanciuc, Gabriela Elena Bahrim
Article
Food Science & Technology
Vasilica Barbu, Mihaela Cotarlet, Carmen Alina Bolea, Alina Cantaragiu, Doina Georgeta Andronoiu, Gabriela Elena Bahrim, Elena Enachi
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Food Science & Technology
Fateme Amani, Atefe Rezaei, Hajar Akbari, Cristian Dima, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: In this study, curcumin active films were successfully prepared using complex coacervation of gelatin and a soluble fraction of tragacanth gum. The addition of curcumin affected the mechanical properties, moisture content, water solubility, swelling ratio, and release rate of the films. The curcumin-loaded films showed improved antioxidant activity compared to the neat film samples.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Simona Daniela Radu (Lupoae), Liliana Mihalcea, Iuliana Aprodu, Sonia A. Socaci, Mihaela Cotarlet, Elena Enachi, Oana Craciunescu, Vasilica Barbu, Anca Oancea, Francisc Vasile Dulf, Petru Alexe, Gabriela Elena Bahrim, Gabriela Rapeanu, Nicoleta Stanciuc
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mihaela Cotarlet, Aida Mihaela Vasile, Alexandra Gaspar-Pintiliescu, Anca Oancea, Gabriela Elena Bahrim
CYTA-JOURNAL OF FOOD
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Mihaela Cotarlet, Aida Mihaela Vasile, Alexandra Gaspar-Pintiliescu, Oana Craciunescu, Anca Oancea, Gabriela Elena Bahrim
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mihaela Cotarlet, Nicoleta Maricica Maftei, Gabriela Elena Bahrim
TURKISH JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY-TURK BIYOKIMYA DERGISI
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mihaela Cotarlet, Aida Mihaela Vasile, Alina Mihaela Cantaragiu, Alexandra Gaspar-Pintiliescu, Oana Craciunescu, Anca Oancea, Angela Moraru, Ionut Moraru, Gabriela Elena Bahrim
ANNALS OF THE UNIVERSITY DUNAREA DE JOS OF GALATI, FASCICLE VI-FOOD TECHNOLOGY
(2019)