Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Arpita Das, Chiao-Ming Chen, Shu-Chi Mu, Shu-Hui Yang, Yu-Ming Ju, Sing-Chung Li
Summary: Edible mushrooms have various pharmaceutical properties that may help prevent diabetes and insulin resistance. However, there is a lack of in-depth research on the medicinal properties of many mushroom varieties, and further experimental and clinical studies are needed.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michelle C. Miller, Aurelio J. Dregni, David Platt, Kevin H. Mayo
Summary: This study reveals the molecular mechanism of action of PLG-007 (GM alpha) on enzyme hydrolysis of glucose polymers, demonstrating that GM alpha is the primary active component of PLG-007 and exerts its effects through inhibiting alpha-amylase-mediated hydrolysis of starch and amylopectin.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Anjanay Pandey, A. S. K. Sinha, Krishna Raghav Chaturvedi, Tushar Sharma
Summary: This study quantified the impact of subsurface conditions on CO2 foam, finding that increasing salt concentration significantly affects foam stability and CO2 molality. Additionally, increasing surfactant amount had negligible impact on CO2 molality. The CO2 foam exhibited non-Newtonian shear thinning behavior and showed potential for enhanced oil recovery and carbon storage in subsurface environment.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shuai Chen, Li Qin, Ting Chen, Qiang Yu, Yi Chen, Wenhao Xiao, Xiaoyao Ji, Jianhua Xie
Summary: Starch, a copolymer with unique physicochemical characteristics, has limitations in food applications due to its undesirable properties. Different modification methods are used to improve its performance and expand its application. The addition of small amounts of polysaccharides affects the properties of starch pastes and gels, with factors such as starch type, polysaccharide type, and preparation methods playing a role. This review discusses the changes in starch properties and the mechanism of polysaccharide action on starch after modification.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sharon D. Hooper, Amber Bassett, Rie Sadohara, Karen A. Cichy
Summary: This study identified that the low RS phenotype in Cebo Cela (yellow beans) is mainly due to alpha-amylase activation. Despite no significant impact from total starch, amylose, molecular weight, and chain length distributions of amylose and amylopectin, yellow bean starches digest faster than navy and otebo bean starches due to lower proportions of amylopectin chains.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Hector Adan Romero Hernandez, Tomy J. Gutierrez, Luis Arturo Bello-Perez
Summary: The development of functional foods has led to the emergence of starch-polyphenol V-type complexes, which have shown potential in reducing starch digestibility and increasing resistant starch content. However, the mechanisms and categorization of these complexes require further research. Future advancements may classify these complexes as a new type of resistant starch.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Supattra Tiamwong, Pratchayaporn Yukhajon, Pittayagorn Noisong, Maliwan Subsadsana, Sira Sansuk
Summary: In this study, environmentally friendly fertilizers (EFFs) were developed by incorporating nutrients into polysaccharide supramolecular hydrogels. The release behavior of these fertilizers under various environmental conditions was explored, and it was found that they exhibited low responsiveness even under extreme conditions and in rice field water samples, indicating their potential for large-scale agricultural activities and commercial production.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zichao Wang, Xueyan Zhou, Xiaona Liang, Xinxin Zheng, Zhihan Shu, Qi Sun, Qi Wang, Na Li
Summary: In this study, a polysaccharide (GCP-TS) derived from tapioca starch by the endophytic fungus Chaetomium globosum CGMCC 6882 in Gynostemma pentaphyllum herb was analyzed. GCP-TS exhibited concentration-dependent scavenging ability against various radicals and enhanced antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli with increasing concentrations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
V. G. Schramm, A. Massuquetto, L. S. Bassi, V. A. B. Zavelinski, J. O. B. Sorbara, A. J. Cowieson, A. P. Felix, A. Maiorka
Summary: Supplementation of exogenous alpha-amylase improves the utilization of starch, DM, and energy in corn-based and corn-soybean meal-based diets for broilers, demonstrating significant effects on digestibility rates, particularly at varying dosage levels.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Abhilasha Abhilasha, Lovedeep Kaur, John Monro, Allan Hardacre, Jaspreet Singh
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of hydrothermal treatment of whole wheat grains followed by cold storage on the resulting grains, flakes, and flour characteristics. Cold storage significantly reduced the extent of starch hydrolysis, while the treatment temperature enhanced the degree of gelatinisation of the resulting flour. Cold storage, however, resulted in changes in these properties due to starch retrogradation. This study suggests that hydrothermal pre-treatment and low-temperature storage may reduce starch digestibility and contribute to the development of low glycemic impact grain products.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Man Yuan, Yanli Wang, Yuxiang Bai, Birte Svensson
Summary: This study used two commercial alpha-amylases to improve the gel strength of cross-linked tapioca starch. The results showed that one alpha-amylase mainly attacked amorphous regions, while the other alpha-amylase hydrolyzed both amorphous regions and amorphous lamella of crystalline regions. The analysis of pasting and gelling properties indicated that the alpha-amylase increased the storage modulus of cross-linked starch gels, while the other alpha-amylase formed a solid gel.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lei Zhang, Lingli Zhong, Peiwen Wang, Lei Zhan, Yunzhen Yangzong, Tianqi He, Yi Liu, Dongmei Mao, Xianfeng Ye, Zhongli Cui, Yan Huang, Zhoukun Li
Summary: In this study, porous starches were prepared from native corn starch with different degrees of hydrolysis using a specific raw starch-digesting amylase. The high hydrolysis degree resulted in lower relative crystallinity and promoted interactions involving disordered chains, leading to the formation of sub-microcrystalline structures. Additionally, the highly hydrolyzed starch showed lower hydrolysis rates and higher resistant starch content.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Ruoyu Jia, Congli Cui, Lin Gao, Yang Qin, Na Ji, Lei Dai, Yanfei Wang, Liu Xiong, Rui Shi, Qingjie Sun
Summary: Swelling behavior involves the process of starch granules absorbing enough water to increase the viscosity of starch suspension under hydrothermal conditions, which is important in starch research. The changes in starch granules during the swelling process are crucial in predicting their functional properties in food processing. This article comprehensively reviews the mechanism of starch swelling, its influencing factors, and its relationship with the pasting, gelling, and digestion characteristics of starch.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lei Zhang, Lingli Zhong, Juying Wang, Yuqiang Zhao, Yiwei Zhang, Yitong Zheng, Weiliang Dong, Xianfeng Ye, Yan Huang, Zhoukun Li, Zhongli Cui
Summary: The study found that alpha-amylase AmyM from Corallococcus sp. EGB has robust substrate and products tolerance towards raw starch, showing broad specificity towards different types of raw starches and remaining active and stable across a wide range of temperatures and pH values. It was cost-effective and achieved high hydrolysis efficiency for the production of maltooligosaccharides (MOSs).
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Milena Bugoni, Caio S. Takiya, Nathalia T. S. Grigoletto, Paulo Cesar Vittorazzi, Alanne T. Nunes, Rodrigo G. Chesini, Guilherme G. da Silva, Thomer Durman, James Eugene Pettigrew, Francisco P. Renno
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of adding enzyme products to the diets of dairy cows and found that feeding enzymes improved cow performance, reduced uric acid excretion, and had no significant effect on ruminal fermentation.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shabnam Safari, Farzad Nazari, Yavar Vafaee, Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva
Summary: The use of rice husk biochar (RHB) can improve soil properties and nutrient uptake, enhancing the growth and drought tolerance of perennial ryegrass.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva
IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Danqi Zeng, Can Si, Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva, Guangyi Dai, Juan Duan, Chunmei He
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive characterization of YABBY genes in the valuable Chinese herb Dendrobium officinale, revealing their crucial roles in flower development and the regulatory network they form with WOX proteins.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva, Serhii Nazarovets
Summary: This study assessed the frequency of eight nomenclatural forms of MDA between 2001 and 2021 and proposed the need for a standardized nomenclatural form of MDA in order to improve the accuracy and integrity of literature searches.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
Article
Medical Ethics
Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva, Maryna Nazarovets
Summary: After a paper is published, serious concerns about the study, authors or background processes may arise, leading to the rapid retraction of the paper by editors-in-chief if there is sufficient evidence of ethical offenses or methodological errors. However, there may be a significant time gap between receiving a report and finding a resolution, during which readers need to be alerted to the potential unreliability of the paper. In such cases, editors can issue an editorial expression of concern (EoC) as an alternative document.
ACCOUNTABILITY IN RESEARCH-ETHICS INTEGRITY AND POLICY
(2023)
Review
Virology
Francesco Chirico, Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva
Summary: Open and transparent communication between a government and its citizens, including scientists and healthcare professionals, is crucial for effective health-related policymaking during the COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Sharing open data and adopting an evidence-based approach can help address vaccine hesitancy caused by misinformation and make health strategies more effective.
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Jaime A. Teixeira A. da Silva
NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jaime A. Teixeira A. da Silva
Summary: A recent editorial in Plant Cell Reports confirms adherence to ICMJE authorship clauses but highlights the lack of clarity and equality in author contributions. The paper argues that the veracity of authorship claims cannot be verified solely based on eloquent contribution statements. The responsibility for verification lies with editors and publishers to avoid blind trust in academic publishing.
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Jaime A. Teixeira A. da Silva, Panagiotis Tsigaris
Summary: The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) recommendations are the dominant guidelines for authorship in academic papers. Large language models (LLMs) and AI, such as ChatGPT, challenge the human-based authorship model due to their ability and versatility. Some journals and publishers have prohibited authorship assignment to AI and LLMs, including ChatGPT, as they are not recognized as valid authors.
LEARNED PUBLISHING
(2023)
Article
Medical Ethics
Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva, Yuki Yamada
Summary: This article proposes a type of DOI-based manuscript called the author expression of concern (AEOC) that allows authors to formally express their concerns about procedural problems in journals. This formalized format, managed by a neutral third-party arbitrator, aims to ensure fairness and accountability by screening the presented evidence and requiring a formal response from criticized parties.
ACCOUNTABILITY IN RESEARCH-ETHICS INTEGRITY AND POLICY
(2023)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva, Maryna Nazarovets
Summary: Web-based references are crucial in academic literature and communication, and it is important to preserve them to maintain knowledge integrity. Reference rot, which refers to the disappearance or dysfunction of web-based resources and references, remains unresolved. In this article, we propose the Internet Archive as a potential solution, while acknowledging its limitations.
LEARNED PUBLISHING
(2023)
Review
Information Science & Library Science
Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva, Serhii Nazarovets
Summary: In this paper, the authors reflect on the applicability of the 'right to be forgotten' principle in academic publishing and its compatibility with open science principles. They also discuss the resistance to the trans-Atlantic export of the right due to its perceived incompatibility with First Amendment rights in the United States. Moreover, the authors ponder the relevance of the debate regarding the local versus global applicability of the right in the context of collaborative research.
LEARNED PUBLISHING
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Jaime A. Teixeira A. da Silva, Chun-Kai (Karl) Huang, Jose Luis Ortega
Summary: Citations in scientific papers are important for verifying information and supporting statements. Open citation databases allow researchers to independently verify the validity and accuracy of citations, and can also be used to evaluate research performance. Open citations have the potential to benefit careers, funding, and detect abusive citation strategies. However, challenges such as funding and data security need to be addressed.
JOURNAL OF SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING
(2023)
Letter
Health Policy & Services
Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva
HEALTH POLICY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Maryna Nazarovets, Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva
Summary: This article discusses the importance of using the Internet Archive to archive journal editorial boards. The authors argue that there are three reasons for doing so: journals may lack formal mechanisms to register changes in the editorial constitution; appreciating changes in the editorial board composition holds historical importance, including changes in gender representation; and changes may be made opaquely to hide information linked to the journal's history. By archiving editorial board pages, a better understanding of the journal's quality assurance can be gained from a historical and bibliometric perspective.
PUBLISHING RESEARCH QUARTERLY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Zeyang Bao, Qihang Zhou, Yan Yu, Wei Chen, Zhenfeng Yang, Shifeng Cao, Liyu Shi
Summary: Exogenous melatonin treatment can alleviate the chilling-induced browning in cold-stored peaches by upregulating gene expression and affecting DNA methylation levels to increase phenolic accumulation.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Guolong Li, Zhishu Tang, Zhongxing Song, Xinbo Shi, Changle Liu, Qiang Chen, Hongbo Liu
Summary: This study investigated the accumulation of flavonoids in Chinese sour jujube fruits from five different harvest times using a combined metabolomics and transcriptomics approach. A total of 1539 differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) and 11592 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified. The biosynthetic pathways for flavonoids, flavones, and flavanols were significantly enriched. A regulatory network for flavonoids biosynthesis was built and key genes related to flavonoid biosynthesis were identified.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Xuejiao Zhang, Xiaoyuan Zheng, Ruirui Yang, Qihui Wang, Lu Bai, Di Gong, Ye Han, Dov Prusky, Yang Bi
Summary: UV-C radiation promotes flavonoid synthesis in potato tuber wounds during early healing by upregulating the expression and activities of key enzymes and transcription factors involved in the flavonoid synthesis pathway, as well as increasing ABA levels and signaling.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Jiaqi Xiao, Yunyun Xie, Xiangjin Kong, Kuan Peng, Hong Zhu, Yueming Jiang, Hongxia Qu
Summary: The study reveals the positive role of Ca2+ ATPase in litchi energy metabolism and senescence. Higher expression of LcACAs is associated with better storability in litchi cultivars. Additionally, LcACA2 is identified as a target of LcmiR482e and ATP application can downregulate the expression of LcmiR482e, contributing to delayed senescence in litchi.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Asunta Mukami, Bicko Steve Juma, Cecilia Mweu, Richard Oduor, Wilton Mbinda
Summary: This study employed the CRISPR-Cas9 system to mutate genes in cassava, resulting in an extended shelf life of cassava roots and improved yield stability and farmers' income.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Paulo Sergio Gularte, Samara Martins Zanella, Cristiano Andre Steffens, Marceli Buss, Janaiana Catarina da Silva, Willian Coser, Aquidauana Miqueloto, Cassandro Vidal Talamini do Amarante
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of nitric oxide application on fruit quality and anaerobic metabolism products. The results showed that nitric oxide at appropriate concentrations can reduce respiration and ethylene evolution rates, preserve firmness, and reduce metabolite production and decay incidence.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Yiting Li, Sicong You, Shasha Wu, Mengyao Wang, Jin Song, Weijie Lan, Kang Tu, Leiqing Pan
Summary: This study aimed to compare the discrimination ability and detection limit of visible and short-wave near-infrared hyperspectral imaging features and spectral information on early implicit bruised pears. Physical characteristics were more sensitive than chemical parameters for bruised pears during postharvest storage. The changes in spectral variations at specific wavelengths could explain the bruising changes in pears. Discrimination models based on selected spectral variables could effectively identify bruised pear areas, and the combination of imaging features and spectral variables achieved higher discrimination rates.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Yu Du, Mengyue Wang, Mengting Tong, Dengyun Wu, Jianzhou Chu, Xiaoqin Yao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of sucrose, brassinolide (BR), and their combination on the storage quality of kale sprouts. The results showed that the combined treatment improved the growth and development of sprouts, reduced oxidative stress, and inhibited nutrient loss. Furthermore, the combination treatment maintained the antioxidant capacity and nutrient content of kale sprouts.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Zhiwen Hu, Jing Wei, Weimin Zhang, Long Wu, Di Gong, Yue Xiang, Jialiang Liu, Zhengke Zhang
Summary: In this study, the researchers investigated the effect of melatonin (Mel) on the phytotoxicity and residues of the fungicide prochloraz (Pcz) in mango fruit during storage. The results showed that pretreatment with Mel reduced Pcz residues and alleviated phytotoxicity in the fruit. Mel also suppressed Pcz-induced oxidative stress and enhanced the detoxification capacity of the fruit.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Bin Duan, Okwong Oketch Reymick, Zhaoguo Liu, Yun Zhou, Xin Wang, Zhao Feng, Nengguo Tao
Summary: The monoterpene citral can enhance disease resistance and reduce fruit decay in postharvest citrus fruit. It increases the activity of certain enzymes and the content of specific compounds, as well as triggers the accumulation of plant hormones and metabolites. Gene expression analysis reveals that citral upregulates genes involved in the jasmonic acid pathway and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Meiqi Li, Xinhua Zhang, Jiaoqi Li, Maratab Ali, Yuting Wang, Xiuling Liu, Fujun Li, Xiaoan Li
Summary: This research aimed to investigate the potential action mechanism of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in controlling Botrytis cinerea (B. cinerea) in tomato fruit. The findings showed that GABA treatment effectively reduced the disease incidence and lesion diameter of tomato fruit caused by B. cinerea. GABA triggered defense responses and up-regulated the expression of pathogenesis-related genes, while also inhibiting the expression of ethylene synthesis genes.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Heeduk Oh, Marti Pottorff, Lara Giongo, Charles M. Mainland, Massimo Iorizzo, Penelope Perkins-Veazie
Summary: This study evaluated a large set of blueberry cultivars to understand the relationship between mechanical texture and appearance characteristics at harvest and after storage, and tested multiple statistical models to predict shelf-life. The results showed that fruit characteristics measured at harvest or two weeks post-harvest can predict weight loss, texture change, and fruit wrinkling. These findings provide empirical data that blueberry breeders can use to select cultivars with extended shelf-life.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Haitao Yu, Liuli Song, Jingjing Han, Xiaoyu Yu, Yuzhen Wu, Zhifang Yu
Summary: This study found that H2S treatment can delay the senescence process of postharvest pakchoi by regulating antioxidant system, endogenous H2S and NO metabolism. H2S increased the activities of antioxidant enzymes by up-regulating the expression of enzyme genes, reducing the accumulation of harmful substances. Furthermore, H2S increased the content of cysteine and nitrate in pakchoi by regulating the expression of related genes and enzyme activities, thus slowing down the senescence of pakchoi.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Jasna Mastilovic, Zarko Kevresan, Dragan Kukolj, Renata Kovac, Dragana Ubiparip Samek, Stevan Stankovski, Gordana Ostojic, Marina Deric
Summary: This study analyzes the patent portfolio and trends of sensors in postharvest of fresh produce, providing insights into the development of sensing technologies in this area. China is the leading country in patent applications, and the patent themes include produce sorting and packaging, produce storage, and the development and application of sensors. The findings highlight the significant impact of these technologies on postharvest processes, particularly in quality and safety monitoring. Moreover, they are expected to facilitate the integration of artificial intelligence into postharvest processes, enhancing the coherence and efficiency of supply chains.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Gal Nomberg, Gulab Chand Arya, Ekaterina Manasherova, Ofir Marinov, Oded Yarden, Hagai Cohen
Summary: Certain fleshy fruit species form a polyphenolic suberized peridermal skin to seal wounded skin and prevent invasion by pathogenic fungi.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
