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Microbiology
Emily Byrne, Simeon Schum, Laura Schaerer, Stephen M. M. Techtmann
Summary: Excess plastic waste is a major environmental problem, but microorganisms can metabolize the breakdown products of plastics. Biological and chemical methods are needed for upcycling plastic waste streams. Pyrolysis processes can accelerate plastic depolymerization, and alkene biodegradation has the potential to contribute to the coupling of chemical and biological processing of plastics.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
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Agronomy
Romilda Rodrigues do Nascimento, Ricardo Loiola Edvan, Keuven dos Santos Nascimento, Dhiessica Morgana Alves Barros, Lucas de Souza Barros, Luan Felipe Reis Camboim, Tairon Pannunzio Silva, Rafael de Souza Miranda, Marcos Jacome de Araujo, Anisio Ferreira Lima Neto, Leilson Rocha Bezerra, Francisco Naysson de Sousa Santos, Edson Mauro Santos, Stelio Bezerra Pinheiro de Lima
Summary: The objective of this study was to determine the optimal dry matter content and proportion of melon plant biomass for making silage. The results showed that silage made from dehydrated melon biomass after fruit harvest had higher dry matter contents and better fermentation characteristics compared to silage made from fresh biomass. Therefore, dehydration can improve the overall quality of melon silage.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jing Zhang, Yapeng Liu, Lijun Bu, Qiang Liu, Caixia Pei, Gang Guo, Wenjie Huo
Summary: Coated calcium pantothenate and coated thiamine supplementation can potentially increase milk production by improving nutrient digestion and fatty acid synthesis in the mammary glands of dairy cows. The combination of coated calcium pantothenate and coated thiamine is more effective in promoting lactation performance compared to using either supplement alone. Further research is needed to understand the effects of these supplements on mammary gland development.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jonguk Park, Koji Hosomi, Hitoshi Kawashima, Yi-An Chen, Attayeb Mohsen, Harumi Ohno, Kana Konishi, Kumpei Tanisawa, Masako Kifushi, Masato Kogawa, Haruko Takeyama, Haruka Murakami, Tetsuya Kubota, Motohiko Miyachi, Jun Kunisawa, Kenji Mizuguchi
Summary: This study reveals the significant effect of vitamin B1 on the survival and competition of gut bacteria, providing a solution for individual differences in the gut microbial community. Additionally, vitamin B1 is involved in the production of butyrate. Through animal experiments and pathway analysis, possible associations and mechanistic insights are obtained.
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Food Science & Technology
Alberto C. Miano, Meliza L. Rojas
Summary: This opinion paper discusses the use of process engineering in food fortification, specifically incorporating nutrients into food with low nutritional benefits. Various approaches have been proposed, including osmotic dehydration, hydration, and cooking. Emerging technologies like ultrasound and high hydrostatic pressure are recommended to accelerate the process. However, further studies are needed to analyze the bioavailability, stability, and nutrient location in food.
CURRENT OPINION IN FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tong Li, Ke Xu, Lianxin Shi, Jianyang Wu, Jianying He, Zhiliang Zhang
Summary: A novel dual-ionic hydrogel with an ultralong anti-dehydration lifespan and outstanding anti-icing properties has been developed. The hydrogel can maintain its wet and flexible state for more than 8 months in practical room environment, and exhibits low ice adhesion and durable frost-free property at low temperatures.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ozaifa Kareem, Sobia Nisar, Masood Tanvir, Umar Muzaffer, G. N. Bader
Summary: During pregnancy, there are physiological changes that require an increase in nutritional needs, particularly for thiamine (vitamin B1). Thiamine deficiency in pregnancy can have detrimental effects on both the mother and fetus, leading to various physical and neurological conditions. This review explores the physiological roles of thiamine, its prevalence and impact during pregnancy, and highlights the knowledge gaps in this area.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Roshine Mary Koshy, Shajin Thankaraj, VijayAnand Ismavel, Carolin V. Solomi
Summary: This article reports the different presentations of thiamine deficiency disorders seen at a remote rural mission hospital in Northeast India, as well as the investigations, treatment, and recovery processes. Two detailed case studies are provided, and the authors share their experience and suggest ways forward to improve early diagnosis and treatment, and promote preventive public health strategies for at-risk populations in Northeast India.
ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lucien Bettendorff
Summary: ThTP and AThTP, two thiamine derivatives, exist in small amounts in various organisms and have different synthesis mechanisms and dependencies. ThTP is synthesized through ATP synthase, while AThTP can be synthesized by a high molecular weight protein complex from ThDP and ATP or ADP under energy stress.
Review
Cell Biology
Chandler Marrs, Derrick Lonsdale
Summary: Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is essential for mitochondrial energetics and energy production, but deficiency is common in modern life and poses significant health risks.
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Lei Sheng, Wei Cao, Pingping Lin, Weili Chen, Hongrong Xu, Chunjiu Zhong, Fei Yuan, Hanjing Chen, Hui Li, Chao Liu, Mengjie Yang, Xuening Li
Summary: The safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of benfotiamine were evaluated in healthy subjects through single and multiple ascending doses. The results showed that benfotiamine was safe and well-tolerated, with moderate accumulation observed for TM and TDP with repeated administration.
DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Nehal Ibrahim, Mohamed Taleb, Andreas G. Heiss, Matthias Kropf, Mohamed A. Farag
Summary: The chemical composition of 10 Lathyrus species was assessed via GC/MS-based metabolomics, identifying significant differences in fatty acids, sugars, and amino acids among different species. Some species like L. annuus were found to be rich in amino acids, suitable for nutritional use, while others enriched with fatty acids and sugars like L. pannonicus, L. annuus, and L. odoratus showed high potential for food or fodder.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Elisabeth R. Thomas, Jae Sang Lee, Hoda Shokrollahzadeh Behbahani, Ani Nazari, Yusi Li, Yi Yang, Matthew D. Green, Mary Laura Lind
Summary: Water reclamation in spaceflight applications, such as those encountered on the International Space Station (ISS), requires complex engineering solutions. Current vapor compression distillation (VCD) technologies produce concentrated brines and cause scaling. This study evaluates the use of pervaporation membranes coated with zwitterions to manage brine in ISS wastewaters, resulting in reduced scaling and permeance.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
O. Pavlova, S. Stepanenko, L. Chehivska, M. Sambon, L. Bettendorff, Yu Parkhomenko
Summary: Thiamine deficiency is closely related to oxidative stress and can affect the expression of thiamine metabolism proteins in the brain. Accumulation of ThDPox may serve as a potential marker of neurocellular dysfunction and thiamine metabolic state.
BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-GENERAL SUBJECTS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Man Yang, Xizi Wan, Mingqian Liu, Zhao Wang, Lanxin Jia, Feilong Zhang, Shutao Wang
Summary: Researchers have developed a wetting-enabled three-dimensional interfacial polymerization (WET-DIP) strategy for constructing organogel-sealed anti-dehydration hydrogels. This strategy is simple and ingenious, and allows for the fabrication of 3D-shaped anti-dehydration hydrogels with a controllable thickness of the organogel outer layer. Strain sensors based on this hydrogel also show long-term stability in signal monitoring, indicating great potential for constructing hydrogel-based devices with long-term stability.
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Chemistry, Applied
Nirali N. Shah, Chandrahas Vishwasrao, Rekha S. Singhal, Laxmi Ananthanarayan
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(2016)
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Food Science & Technology
Sonal Chaple, Chandrahas Vishwasrao, Laxmi Ananthanarayan
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(2017)
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Food Science & Technology
Chandrahas Vishwasrao, Laxmi Ananthanarayan
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2016)
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Food Science & Technology
Yogesh Gat, Laxmi Ananthanarayan
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2016)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Chandrahas Vishwasrao, Laxmi Ananthanarayan
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2017)
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Food Science & Technology
Shalini Arya, Laxmi Ananthanarayan, Lambert Rodrigues, Ashish Waghmare
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2016)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sandip B. Bankar, Mahesh V. Bule, Rekha S. Singhal, Laxmi Ananthanarayan
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2009)
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Biology
Anuja Kulkarni, Laxmi Ananthanarayan, Karthik Raman
COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2013)
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Food Science & Technology
Sheetal M. Choudhari, Laxmi Ananthanarayan, Rekha S. Singhal
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2009)
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Chemistry, Applied
S. K. Ghodke, Laxmi Ananthanarayan, Lambert Rodrigues
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Food Science & Technology
Sandip B. Bankar, Mahesh V. Bule, Rekha S. Singhal, Laxmi A. Ananthanarayan
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2011)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Lalit Saxena, Bharti K. Iyer, Laxmi Ananthanarayan
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY B-ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE BIOMEDICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
(2010)
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Food Science & Technology
Bharti K. Iyer, Rekha S. Singhal, Laxmi Ananthanarayan
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2013)
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Food Science & Technology
Yogesh Gat, Laxmi Ananthanarayan
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2015)