Review
Food Science & Technology
Junrui Ma, Jiangnan Hu, Xinmei Sha, Demei Meng, Rui Yang
Summary: This paper summarizes the extraction and purification methods of phycobiliproteins (PBPs) and reviews their characteristics and applications. Several strategies, such as additives, microencapsulation, electrospray, and cross-linking, are discussed to improve the stability and bioavailability of PBPs. PBPs have great potential as natural food colorants in food commercialization.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Biology
Yahya H. Shahin, Bassma H. Elwakil, Doaa A. Ghareeb, Zakia A. Olama
Summary: This study focused on the production and synthesis of echinenone, a pigment produced by bacteria, and its potential pharmacological activities. The results showed that nano-echinenone had higher antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antitumor activities compared to the crude pigment. The study also demonstrated the safety and potential use of nano-echinenone in the pharmaceutical industry.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Changping Zhou, Huigang Shi, Manfeng Zhang, Lijun Zhou, Le Xiao, Shasha Feng, Wonpil Im, Min Zhou, Xinzheng Zhang, Yihua Huang
Summary: This study focuses on the structure and function of MlaFEBD in P. aeruginosa, revealing its role in PL transport. The structure shows that the MlaFEBD complex contains 12 protein molecules, and unlike canonical ABC transporters, nucleotide binding does not trigger significant conformational changes.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Negin Yasrebi, Ashrafalsadat Hatamian Zarmi, Mohaddeseh Larypoor, Mohaddeseh Zeynali, Bahman Ebrahimi-Hosseinzadeh, Zahra Beagom Mokhtari-Hosseini, Hale Alvandi
Summary: Nanofiber dressings incorporating chitosan and other compounds accelerate wound healing with potential for various applications, exhibiting inhibitory effects on bacterial growth.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Rocky Lowenthal, Megan Taylor, Jennifer A. Gidden, Billie Heflin, Jackson O. Lay, Nathan Avaritt, Alan J. Tackett, Alicja Urbaniak
Summary: Melanoma is a highly aggressive form of skin cancer with a high metastatic potential, and the mortality rate among metastatic melanoma patients remains a significant clinical challenge. Trametes versicolor, a mushroom used in Chinese traditional medicine, has been found to exhibit potent cytotoxic activity against melanoma cells and can induce apoptotic cell death and inhibit cell migration, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic agent for melanoma treatment.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
B. Prasad
Summary: This paper introduces dual complex Fibonacci p-numbers and discusses some properties related to complex Fibonacci numbers and complex Fibonacci p-numbers. (c) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
CHAOS SOLITONS & FRACTALS
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Mateusz Zaborski, Marcin Wozniak, Jacek Mandziuk
Summary: This paper presents an improved Multidimensional Red Fox Optimization algorithm (MRFO) for solving complex optimization problems. The algorithm incorporates a new approach to local search and additional mathematical operations to improve precision and computing efficiency. Experimental results on a well-known benchmark show that the proposed modifications lead to higher efficacy compared to the baseline model and competitive performance with other efficient algorithms.
APPLIED SOFT COMPUTING
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Deborah Becker, Christophe Schmitt, Lionel Bovetto, Cornelia Rauh, Christopher McHardy, Christoph Hartmann
Summary: This study designed a fully automized milli-fluidic laboratory and successfully optimized the aggregation process of a liquid formulation using the TSEMO algorithm. Within 48 hours, 90 experiments were completed without human intervention, resulting in a Pareto front of 18 optimal recipes. It demonstrates an actively learning, self-driving food formulation process.
INNOVATIVE FOOD SCIENCE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lorenzo Cupellini, Pu Qian, Tu C. Nguyen-Phan, Alastair T. Gardiner, Richard J. Cogdell
Summary: The spectral properties of LH2 complexes in purple bacteria are controlled by site energies and exciton couplings, which depend on the structural fluctuations of bacteriochlorophylls. Quantitative simulation of the spectral properties of antenna complexes provides insight into the spectral tuning strategies of purple bacteria.
PHOTOSYNTHESIS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Maryam Raeisi, Jiawei Huang, Meik B. Franke, Edwin Zondervan
Summary: This study develops a superstructure to produce added-value products from three species of microalgae. By using a block integration approach, the CPU times are significantly decreased. The most promising production pathway is identified and the profitability of microalgae biorefineries is analyzed through a sensitivity analysis.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Joana Assuncao, Fernando Pagels, Tania Tavares, F. Xavier Malcata, A. Catarina Guedes
Summary: In this study, cyanobacteria were cultivated under different LED lighting conditions, and the effects on biomass production, photosynthetic efficiency, and pigment content were evaluated. The findings suggest that modulation of light conditions can enhance the production of specific pigments, and that red light at low intensity can lead to earlier productivity of phycocyanin compared to white light.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Fang, Ambre Carpentier, Xiong Sun, Yue Zhao, Laurent Maron, Congqing Zhu
Summary: A synthesized redox-active multidentate N-P ligand reacted with UCl4 in the presence of KHMDS or (BuLi)-Bu-n, forming two novel U(iv) complexes, one with P-P coupling and one without. The reversible P-P coupling in these complexes was observed in redox-induced reactions.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zijing Pan, Dejiang Tao, Mingjing Ren, Lei Cheng
Summary: In this study, the malate dehydrogenase (mdh) gene was selected as an NADH regeneration element to enhance the intracellular cofactor regeneration level and improve indigo production in E. coli. The constitutive co-expression of the styrene monooxygenase (styAB) gene and mdh gene was successfully achieved by different promoters, resulting in increased monooxygenase activity and indigo production. The findings of this study provide a theoretical basis for further research on indigo biosynthesis and offer insights into the construction of indigo biosynthesis cell factories for practical applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Christian M. Hoidn, Karolina Trabitsch, Kai Schwedtmann, Clemens Taube, Jan J. Weigand, Robert Wolf
Summary: In this study, a new complex was synthesized by reacting diphosphorus derivatives with a cyclotetraphosphido cobalt complex at low temperature. The synthesized complex was characterized using NMR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. A mechanism of formation was proposed based on the 31P NMR monitoring studies.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Mathematics
Lei Fu, Peigen Li, Daqing Wan, Hao Zhang
Summary: The article discusses the study of the GKZ hypergeometric system and its p-adic counterpart. The p-adic GKZ hypergeometric complex is an over-holonomic object with Frobenius structures. The hypergeometric function in finite fields introduced by Gelfand and Graev can be derived by solving the Frobenius traces on fibers of the GKZ hypergeometric complex.
MATHEMATISCHE ANNALEN
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Khaled Athmouni, Dalel Belhaj, Khaoula Mkadmini Hammi, Abdelfattah El Feki, Habib Ayadi
ARCHIVES OF PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Khaled Athmouni, Dalel Belhaj, Rachid Chawech, Raoudha Jarraya, Abdelfattah El Feki, Habib Ayadi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2019)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Khaled Athmouni, Dalel Belhaj, Sana Gammoudi, Abdelfattah El Feki, Habib Ayadi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2019)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Karima Bargougui, Khaled Athmouni, Mohamed Chaieb
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nadia Hammami, Khaled Athmouni, Imen Lahmar, Ferjani Ben Abdallah, Karima Belghith
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2019)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Nouha Diwani, Jawhar Fakhfakh, Khaled Athmouni, Dalel Belhaj, Abdelfattah El Feki, Noureddine Allouche, Habib Ayadi, Hanen Bouaziz-Ketata
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaoli Zhu, Khaled Athmouni
Summary: This study analyzed the antioxidant properties of phenolic compounds from Opuntia stricta and found that prickly pear juice extract (PPJE) has protective effects against Cd-induced oxidative stress. PPJE-treated rats showed decreased Cd levels in liver and kidney tissues, reduced lipid peroxidation, increased antioxidant status, and protected renal, hepatic, and testicular architectures against Cd exposure.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hanen Enneb, Khaled Athmouni, Rahma Thabet, Habib Ayadi
Summary: In this research, the effects of Euphorbia bivonae extract compounds on the lethality of brine shrimp Artemia salina and the proliferation of embryonic cell lines (HEK293) were investigated. The GC/MS analysis revealed the presence of sitosterol, euphol, and lupeol in the E. bivonae ethanolic extract. The extract showed cytotoxic effects on both A. salina larvae and HEK293 cell lines, suggesting the potential application of these compounds as natural antiproliferatives.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dalel Belhaj, Donyez Frikha, Bouthaina Jerbi, Khaled Athmouni, Moneem Kallel, Sami Maalej, John Zhou, Habib Ayadi
RECENT ADVANCES IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FROM THE EURO-MEDITERRANEAN AND SURROUNDING REGIONS, VOLS I AND II
(2018)
Proceedings Paper
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bouthaina Jerbi, Dalel Belhaj, Houda Ayadi, Donyez Frikha, Sami Maalej, Habib Ayadi, Monem Kallel
RECENT ADVANCES IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FROM THE EURO-MEDITERRANEAN AND SURROUNDING REGIONS, VOLS I AND II
(2018)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wei-Han Hui, Yen-Lin Chen, Shu-Wei Chang
Summary: Crosslinking affects the mechanical behavior and tissue metabolism of collagen-based tissues. Aging and diabetes alter the crosslinking type and density, thus changing tissue properties. High-connectivity enzymatic crosslinking and advanced-glycation end-products result in uniform deformation under daily activity, while low-connectivity enzymatic crosslinking does not. High-connectivity model displays more sliding, while AGEs induce instability in structures near the binding sites.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yao-Bin Ma, Xiao-Qiu Zhou, Wei-Dan Jiang, Pei Wu, Yang Liu, Shu-Wei Li, Ling Tang, Lu Zhang, Hai-Feng Mi, Lin Feng
Summary: Tea polyphenols (TPs) are an inexpensive feed additive that can protect the gill function of fish against Flavobacterium columnare (F. columnare) through various mechanisms, including suppression of oxidative stress, apoptosis, and inflammation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yan-Jia Guo, Jing-Ru Pang, Yu Zhang, Zhong-Rui Li, Xiao-Lin Zi, Hong-Min Liu, Ning Wang, Li-Juan Zhao, Ya Gao, Bo Wang, Piet Herdewijn, Cheng-Yun Jin, Ying Liu, Yi-Chao Zheng
Summary: This study identifies the conjugation of NEDD8 to LSD1 and its impact on GC cells, revealing the significance of LSD1 neddylation in GC.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Geum-Jae Jeong, Fazlurrahman Khan, Nazia Tabassum, Young-Mog Kim
Summary: Vibrio species are motile gram-negative bacteria commonly found in aquatic environments. They can adapt to environmental fluctuations and develop protective mechanisms against host immune systems. Different types of sigma and anti-sigma factors play important roles in regulating gene expression and virulence in Vibrio species.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zahra Mohammadbagheri, Behrooz Movahedi, Shaghayegh Saeedi, Abbas Rahmati
Summary: In this study, a reusable biobased composite hydrogel was successfully synthesized and used for the removal of Tl(I) from aqueous solutions. The hydrogel exhibited high adsorption capacity and thermal stability, and the adsorption process was found to be thermodynamically spontaneous. The results demonstrated that the hydrogel can be reused multiple times without significant loss of its adsorption capacity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Iqra Batool, Muhammad Imran, Ayesha Anwar, Farhan Ahmed Khan, Afrah E. Mohammed, Ashwag Shami, Hafiz Iqbal
Summary: Enzyme immobilization on ZnO/SnO2 and ZnO/SnO2/SA nanocomposites was studied, and the catalytic and biochemical characteristics of the immobilized enzyme were investigated. The results showed that ZnO/SnO2 and ZnO/SnO2/SA nanostructures are suitable carriers for enzyme immobilization.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elias Mosaffa, Dhruvi Patel, Nasim Amiri Ramsheh, Rishikumar Indravadan Patel, Atanu Banerjee, Hossein Ghafuri
Summary: In this study, a unique 3D bead structure of adsorbent, composed of bacterial cellulose microfilaments reinforced chitosan adorned with melamine 2D plates, was synthesized for anionic dye removal. The adsorbent showed high specific surface area and abundant functional groups, resulting in exceptional adsorption capacity. The characteristics and optimal conditions of the adsorbent were assessed and analyzed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carolina Gismene, Jorge Enrique Hernandez Gonzalez, Marilia de Freitas Calmon, Andrey Fabricio Ziem Nascimento, Angela Rocio Nino Santisteban, Felipe Antunes Calil, Alana Della Torre da Silva, Paula Rahal, Rejane Maira Goes, Raghuvir Krishnaswamy Arni, Ricardo Barros Mariutti
Summary: Mammaliicoccus sciuri, a bacterium of clinical and veterinary relevance, expresses the virulence factor Exfoliative Toxin C (ExhC), which binds specifically to desmoglein-1 (Dsg1) and plays a role in tissue integrity. This study investigates the necrotic activity of ExhC and identifies a variant lacking necrotic potential but retaining enzymatic activity through mutagenesis experiments and crystal structure determination.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bibhas K. Bhunia, Ashutosh Bandyopadhyay, Souradeep Dey, Biman B. Mandal
Summary: Intervertebral disc degeneration is a major cause of chronic low back pain and disability. Researchers have developed a bioactive silk-based hybrid hydrogel system functionalized with decellularized human Wharton's jelly extracellular matrix as bioactive cues. The hydrogels mimic the rheological and mechanical properties of the native nucleus pulposus tissue and support cell viability, proliferation, and tissue maturation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qun Zhang, Yonggan Yan, Zhao Li, Jing Du, Kai Zhang, Liguo Zhang, Ting Wang, Alberto Bianco, Shaohua Ge, Baojin Ma
Summary: A new crosslinking strategy has been devised to construct injectable sodium alginate hydrogels, which can be regulated for injectability and have great potential in biomedical applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seong Eun Hong, Ji-Soo Lee, Hyeon Gyu Lee
Summary: The potential of multi-layer nanoemulsions for improving the cellular uptake, antioxidant activity, and in vitro bioaccessibility of alpha-tocopherol was examined. The results showed that the multi-layer nanoemulsions significantly enhanced the cellular uptake and antioxidant activity of alpha-tocopherol compared to free coumarin 6. Furthermore, the use of chitosan and dextran sulfate as wall materials in the multi-layer nanoemulsions led to even higher cellular uptake, in vitro bioaccessibility, and antioxidant activity of alpha-tocopherol.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jingjing Yu, Yanhui Zhang, Ruoning Zhang, Yanxiang Gao, Like Mao
Summary: High internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) based on beeswax (BW) oleogels and octenyl succinic acid starch (OSA starch) were prepared by a simple one-step method. The results showed that oleogelation improved the stability and encapsulation capability of the HIPEs, which is significant for the development of novel healthy food.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bi-Feng Yao, Xiu-Ju Luo, Jun Peng
Summary: The balanced and continuous fission and fusion of mitochondria, regulated by OPA1, are important for maintaining mitochondrial dynamics in cardiovascular disorders. Understanding the role of OPA1 in mitochondrial fusion can provide insights into the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gokul Paramasivam, Anandhavelu Sanmugam, Vishnu Vardhan Palem, Murugan Sevanan, Ananda Babu Sairam, Nachiappan Nachiappan, Buhyun Youn, Jung Sub Lee, Muthuchamy Nallal, Kang Hyun Park
Summary: Nanomaterials are being used to deliver therapeutic agents in living systems. Different nanotechnological applications such as immunosensors, immune assays, and drug delivery are being implemented using nanotechnology. Genomics plays a crucial role in selecting appropriate drugs for personalized cancer therapy. It helps in analyzing gene and protein expression, disease classification, and designing disease models. Delivering drugs to specific areas using nanoparticles is a challenging issue.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jing Li, Wei Wang, Han Wu, Feng Peng, Hui Gao, Ying Guan
Summary: In this study, CMH-based CPF films were prepared and their thermal and barrier properties were successfully regulated. The tensile strength and water vapor barrier property of CPF films were significantly improved, making them promising for food packaging applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)