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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Alex Graca Contato, Ana Claudia Vici, Vanessa Elisa Pinheiro, Tassio Brito de Oliveira, Emanuelle Neiverth de Freitas, Guilherme Mauro Aranha, Almir Luiz Aparecido Valvassora Junior, Carem Gledes Vargas Rechia, Marcos Silveira Buckeridge, Maria de Lourdes Teixeira de Moraes Polizeli
Summary: This study optimized the production of xyloglucanase from Trichoderma longibrachiatum using tamarind and jatoba seeds as carbon sources, and successfully immobilized the enzyme on ionic supports. The study found that tamarind seeds had higher activity than jatoba seeds, and scaling up the production increased the enzyme activity.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hui Zhang, Taolei Zhao, Yan Wu, Fan Xie, Zhiqiang Xiong, Zibo Song, Lianzhong Ai, Guangqiang Wang
Summary: Acetylation modification can improve the water-solubility and solution properties of xyloglucan from tamarind seeds (TSX). Increasing the degree of acetylation enhances the thermal stability and water-solubility of TSX, but also induces weak gelling property.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Mustafa Bulut, Regina Wendenburg, Elena Bitocchi, Elisa Bellucci, Magdalena Kroc, Tania Gioia, Karolina Susek, Roberto Papa, Alisdair R. Fernie, Saleh Alseekh
Summary: This article assesses the metabolic diversity in five common legume species grown in Europe using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). Over 3400 metabolites were detected and quantified, including major nutritional and anti-nutritional compounds. The data generated will be valuable for metabolomics-assisted crop breeding and metabolite-based genome-wide association studies in legume species.
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Plant Sciences
Swarnalatha Moparthi, Lipi P. Parikh, Erin Gunnink E. Troth, Mary E. Burrows
Summary: This study found that nine species of Botrytis are associated with pulse crop seeds in Montana, and their pathogenicity and aggressiveness were tested. The results showed that many species of Botrytis are associated with pulse crop seeds in Montana and can be aggressive on multiple crops, which may have implications for disease management.
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Chemistry, Applied
C. Lefevre, P. Bohuon, L. Akissoe, L. Ollier, B. Matignon, C. Mestres
Summary: The study analyzed gelatinization-melting transition of lentil, bean, and chickpea starches at different temperatures and water contents. Results showed that starch conversion could be predicted, with gelatinization and melting temperatures influenced by moisture, and similar thermal behavior of starches among the three pulses.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hala Bayomy, Eman Alamri
Summary: By enriching wheat flour with lentil or chickpea flour, the nutritional value of instant noodles can be improved without negatively affecting the rheological properties, cooking characteristics, or sensory qualities.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ji Hye Kim, Shucheng Duan, You Rang Park, Seok Hyun Eom
Summary: Thermal processing has an impact on the beneficial antioxidants in lentil seeds. Germinated seeds tend to have lower levels of total phenolic content, major flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity compared to non-germinated seeds, except for one cultivar without a seed coat. The reduction of antioxidants in the seed coat contributes to the decrease in antioxidant activity in germinated seeds of certain cultivars.
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Microbiology
Roberta Marra, Nadia Lombardi, Alessandro Piccolo, Navid Bazghaleh, Pratibha Prashar, Albert Vandenberg, Sheridan Woo
Summary: Biofortification of crops through agricultural interventions is important for supplying micronutrients in poor rural populations. Soil microbes, especially Trichoderma fungi, can enhance plant growth and nutrient absorption. In this study, different Trichoderma strains and their bioactive metabolites were applied to lentil plants, leading to increased mineral content and improved crop yield.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Durre Shahwar, Mohammad Yunus Khalil Ansari, Younghoon Park
Summary: Lens culinaris is a proteinaceous food crop that has been studied for genetic diversity using induced mutagenesis. The mutant lines were classified into five subpopulations or clusters based on genetic analysis. Some high yielding mutant lines showed significant increases in protein and mineral content and exhibited polymorphic variations in polypeptide chains.
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Food Science & Technology
Ornella F. Camiletti, Antonella E. Bergesse, Rebeca Aleman, Cecilia G. Riveros, Nelson R. Grosso
Summary: The study evaluated the protective effect of a chickpea-based edible coating with polyphenols on the quality of roasted sunflower seeds. The chickpea-based coating effectively retarded lipid oxidation, and the inclusion of chickpea polyphenols enhanced this effect. The coating did not alter the flavor of the seeds and was well accepted by consumers. It proved to be a natural method for preserving lipid-rich foods.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Allergy
Hailey Hildebrand, Ana Arias, Elinor Simons, Jennifer Gerdts, Beatrice Povolo, Janet Rothney, Jennifer L. P. Protudjer
Summary: In 2018, only 47 articles were found to cover nonpriority legume food allergy, with most studies conducted in Europe and focusing on the prevalence. Research on burden, allergen labeling, and education strategies in this area is lacking.
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lamia Sakouhi, Oussama Kharbech, Marouane Ben Massoud, Shintaro Munemasa, Yoshiyuki Murata, Abdelilah Chaoui
Summary: The study demonstrates that oxalic acid alleviates cadmium toxicity by protecting plasma membrane integrity and modulating antioxidant enzyme activities.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Alessio Cimini, Alessandro Poliziani, Lorenzo Morgante, Mauro Moresi
Summary: This study aimed to reduce the anti-nutrient content of Gradoli Purgatory bean and Solco Dritto chickpea seeds by defining their three-step malting process. The water steeping and germination phases were carried out at different temperatures, resulting in high sprouting rates for both seeds. The degradation of raffinose and phytic acid during germination was quantified, and the kinetics of steeping and germination were described mathematically. The final step involved kilning and milling the malted seeds, which showed potential for use in gluten-free food products high in raw proteins and low in phytate and a-oligosaccharides.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alan Gasinski, Joanna Kawa-Rygielska
Summary: Malting technique can improve the technological parameters, taste, and aroma of legume food products. The malting process significantly influences the volatile composition of lentil seeds, leading to changes in the contribution of different compounds to the overall volatilome.
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Polymer Science
Rishabha Malviya, Sheetal Jha, Neeraj Kumar Fuloria, Vetriselvan Subramaniyan, Srikumar Chakravarthi, Kathiresan Sathasivam, Usha Kumari, Dhanalekshmi Unnikrishnan Meenakshi, Omji Porwal, Akanksha Sharma, Darnal Hari Kumar, Shivkanya Fuloria
Summary: The rheological properties of tamarind seed polymer were characterized for potential commercialization in the food and pharmaceutical industry. The study found that the polymer solution is less sensitive to temperature changes compared to other gums, and has excellent physicochemical properties, making it a promising excipient for future drug formulation and application in the food and cosmetics industry.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anjali Awasthi, Vikash Verma, Rajesh Kumar Tiwari, Aashees Awasthi
JOURNAL OF MATHEMATICAL CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Kavita Chauhan, Rajesh Kumar Tiwari
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mukesh Kumar, Rajesh Kumar Tiwari, Vikash Verma, Anjali Awasthi, Aashees Awasthi
Summary: The study calculated various physicochemical parameters for binary liquid mixtures, which can help to explain the behavior of intermolecular interactions in the mixtures. The calculated values were found to be in good agreement with experimental results on sound propagation data.
PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Harekrushna Swain, Totan Adak, Arup K. Mukherjee, Sarmistha Sarangi, Pankajini Samal, Ansuman Khandual, Rupalin Jena, Pratap Bhattacharyya, Soumendra K. Naik, Sayaji T. Mehetre, Mathew S. Baite, Sunil M. Kumar, Najam Waris Zaidi
Summary: This study explored the utilization of Trichoderma strains collected from tree barks for the growth, health management, and straw degradation of rice plants. It found that two specific strains of Trichoderma were particularly effective in controlling rice pathogens and improving seedling vigor, leading to increased yield in rice varieties. Additionally, all seven Trichoderma strains accelerated the decomposition of rice straw, showcasing their potential for sustainable health management in rice crops.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sarmistha Sarangi, Harekrushna Swain, Totan Adak, Pratap Bhattacharyya, Arup K. Mukherjee, Gaurav Kumar, Sayaji T. Mehetre
Summary: Trichoderma-mediated rice straw management is an effective way to reduce straw burning, enrich soil fertility, and enhance intrinsic stress tolerance in rice plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Raj Kumar Tiwari, Silpi Chanda, M. Udayabanu, Manisha Singh, Shriya Agarwal
Summary: The study aimed to standardize and evaluate Clerodendrum serratum for its anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties. The aqueous extract exhibited significant results in inhibiting COX-2 and TNF-alpha, suggesting a potential cost-effective treatment for arthritis management. The scientific basis of the plant's ethnomedicinal use was established, indicating its potential for quality control and therapeutic purposes.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Manisha Singh, Shriya Agarwal, Raj Kumar Tiwari, Silpi Chanda, Kuldeep Singh, Prakhar Agarwal, Aishwarya Kashyap, Pranav Pancham, Shweta Mall, R. Rachana, Shalini Sharma
Summary: The study successfully fabricated APO-NPs with particle size of 103.6 +/- 6.8 nm and zeta potential of -13.7 +/- 0.43 mV, confirmed by TEM. The APO-NPs exhibited higher antioxidant potential compared to APO alone, as demonstrated by DPPH and nitric oxide scavenging assays. In vitro release profile showed zero order kinetics for APO from the NPs, with minimal cytotoxicity and higher cell viability in PC12 cell line evaluation. The stability evaluation after six months indicated minimal decline in antioxidant activity, suggesting enhanced therapeutic efficacy of the designed nano-formulation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rajesh Kumar Tiwari, Vikash Verma, Anjali Awasthi, Sanjeev Kumar Trivedi, Puneet Kumar Pandey, Aashees Awasthi
Summary: This study conducted a comparative evaluation of the acoustic non-linearity parameter for binary liquid mixtures of N, N-dimethylacetamide with Polyethylene Glycol using seven different methods. It also calculated the temperature and pressure derivatives of ultrasonic velocity, as well as molecular properties. The aim was to improve understanding of the nature and strength of intermolecular interactions in the mixtures.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. S. Gaur, Rajesh Kumar Raghav, Rohan Sagar, R. K. Tiwari
Summary: In this study, a nanocomposite thin film was prepared by adding exfoliated graphene oxide (GO) in an epoxy-hardener solution, and the thermal and surface properties were investigated. The results showed that GO provided the best reinforcement in epoxy, promoting the hardening process and increasing the reaction rate. The contact angle and surface roughness tests confirmed the good dispersion of GO in the epoxy matrix and the hydrophobic surface characteristics.
ECS JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shubhi Singh, Rishibha Gupta, Sonam Chawla, Pammi Gauba, Manisha Singh, Raj Kumar Tiwari, Shuchi Upadhyay, Shalini Sharma, Silpi Chanda, Smriti Gaur
Summary: This article discusses the importance of encapsulation techniques for the application of probiotics in the food industry. Encapsulation techniques can increase the viability rate of probiotic cells and successfully deliver them to the target site, while also protecting the cells from harsh environmental conditions. Additionally, the article introduces factors affecting probiotics viability and evaluation methods, as well as discussing the applications and challenges of using encapsulated bacteria in the development of novel functional foods.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Manisha Singh, Vinayak Agarwal, Divya Jindal, Pranav Pancham, Shriya Agarwal, Shalini Mani, Raj Kumar Tiwari, Koushik Das, Badrah S. Alghamdi, Tukri S. Abujamel, Ghulam Md. Ashraf, Saurabh Kumar Jha
Summary: The widespread use of corticosteroids has led to an increase in corticosteroid-induced neuropsychiatric disorders. These disorders range from depression and insomnia to panic attacks and overt psychosis. This study explores the concerns surrounding these disorders, molecular biology approaches to improve therapy, and potential gene-editing-based therapeutic strategies.
Article
Neurosciences
Manisha Singh, Divya Jindal, Rupesh Kumar, Pranav Pancham, Shazia Haider, Vivek Gupta, Shalini Mani, R. Rachana, Raj Kumar Tiwari, Silpi Chanda
Summary: Alzheimer's disease is a common neurodegenerative dementia that affects elderly people. The prevalence of AD has increased due to a lack of early detection and low therapeutic efficacy. The standard extract of Gingko biloba (EGB761) has shown promising therapeutic potential against AD. This study investigated the inhibitory activity of EGB761 compounds against AD targets using computational approaches.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
R. Rachana, Vaibhav Gandhi, Ishan Wadi, Tanya Gupta, Divya Jindal, Pranav Pancham, Ashok Tiwari, Saurabh Kumar Jha, Raj Kumar Tiwari, Silpi Chanda, Chakresh Kumar Jain, Manisha Singh
Summary: The study aimed to identify the interactions between different subunits of NOX and apocynin, a potential inhibitor of NOX, using in silico tools. The results indicated that the dimer and trimer forms of apocynin had better interactions with p67phox and p47phox, supporting previous findings.
CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
RajKumar Singh Tiwari, Krishna Kumar Chandra, Satish Dubey, Sachchidanand Tripathi
Summary: The forest environment provides optimal conditions for the growth and development of medicinal plants, but overexploitation has led to the local extinction of important plant species. Seeds play a crucial role in forest regeneration, and understanding their characteristics is essential for conservation efforts. Medicinal plant seeds degrade quickly, so it is important to maintain their viability for longer periods. This study explores the impact of different seed packaging/storage materials, storage duration, and temperature on seed germination and biochemical activities of seven medicinal plant species. The findings provide insights into the optimal storage conditions for higher germination and longer seed viability in medicinal plant species.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Mulayam S. Gaur, Rajesh K. Raghav, Rohan Sagar, R. K. Tiwari
Summary: The bisphenol A diglycidyl ether-polyaminoamide (epoxy resin)-graphene oxide (GO) nanocomposites were prepared by chemical methods. The aim of this study was to produce epoxy-GO coatings on Aluminum Alloy 7075 and investigate their anti-corrosion properties. The results showed successful bonding of GO functional groups with epoxy as observed in Raman spectra and EDX analysis, indicating good corrosion resistance of the coatings.
POLYMERS & POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)