Article
Biology
Akira Sawaguchi, Takeshi Kamimura, Nobuyasu Takahashi, Atsushi Yamashita, Yujiro Asada, Hiroyuki Imazato, Fumiyo Aoyama, Akiko Wakui, Takeshi Sato, Narantsog Choijookhuu, Yoshitaka Hishikawa
Summary: The article introduces a novel immunocytochemistry method that utilizes in situ gold nanoparticle labelling in immunoenzymatic products on universal paraffin/cryostat sections. This method is helpful in overcoming limitations of conventional nano gold labelling methods and in bridging the gap between light and electron microscopy.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shivani Kaul, Kamaljit Kaur, Nitin Mehta, Salwinder Singh Dhaliwal, John F. Kennedy
Summary: This study optimized the nanoencapsulation of iron and zinc using potato starch as a carrier and spray drying mechanism. Stable nanoencapsulates were formed at 30% level with high in-vitro bioavailability and encapsulation efficiency. The nanoencapsulates exhibited particle sizes of 340.9 and 354.5 nm, and zeta potentials of 0.372 and 11.40 mV for iron and zinc, respectively.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Marek Kosmulski
Summary: This short review addresses the common misconceptions in scientific papers regarding the addition of solid particles to heat transfer fluids for improved thermal conductance. While the examples presented focus on fluids based on ethylene glycol and its mixtures with water, similar misconceptions may appear in studies involving other nonaqueous solvents and their mixtures with water.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Qilong Wei, Qiang Yang, Wei Gao
Summary: The particle size distribution (PSD) and zeta potential of carbonyl iron powder (CIP) particles in concentrated suspensions were measured using ultrasonic attenuation and electroacoustic technologies. The study found that changes in concentration caused nanoscale and microparticles to exhibit opposite dispersion behaviors. The zeta potential of the particles was negative, with small effects from particle concentration and carrier liquids. These findings highlight the challenges in fully dispersing these particles for advanced applications.
MEASUREMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Matea Habus, Dubravka Novotni, Marija Gregov, Nikolina Cukelj Mustac, Bojana Voucko, Duska Curic
Summary: The study found that high-intensity ultrasound treatment can effectively prolong the shelf life of wheat bran, but without cooling may reduce its antioxidant activity. Under ambient storage conditions, ultrasound-treated bran can maintain an ideal anisidine value for a longer period of time and exhibit greater oxidative stability compared to untreated bran.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhitang Fang, Wanyun Li, Bangchuan Zhao, Jin Bai, Kunzhen Li, Hongyang Ma, Xuebin Zhu, Yuping Sun
Summary: A series of Li-rich Mn-based layered materials with different particle sizes and distributions were successfully synthesized, showing enhanced electrochemical performance due to the unique particle size and PSD, especially at high current rates. The material displayed excellent lithium storage properties at high temperatures and full cells using this material as the cathode showed improved electrochemical performance.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zheng Xi, Weiwei Gao, Alexander Biby, Arden Floyd, Xiaohu Xia
Summary: This study reports a peroxidase mimic composed of iridium nanoparticles coupled to a tungsten suboxide nanorod. The peroxidase mimic has a high catalytic efficiency and can be used for colorimetric immunoassays with substantially enhanced detection sensitivity.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qilong Wei, Qiang Yang, Wei Gao
Summary: The shear viscosity of carrier liquids has a significant impact on the particle distribution and zeta potential in suspensions. A new method for estimating shear viscosity based on longitudinal viscosity was proposed. It was found that the aqueous carrier liquids with sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) should be Newtonian fluids.
COLLOID AND POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yishun Yao, Bo Zhang, Huiyun Pang, Yequn Wang, Hongfei Fu, Xiangwei Chen, Yunyang Wang
Summary: This paper investigates the effects of radio frequency (RF) heating on the activity and structure of horseradish peroxidase (HRP). HRP was heated to different temperatures (50, 70, and 90 degrees C) with varying electrode gaps (100, 110, and 120 mm). The results show that RF heating at 120 mm electrode gap leads to more severe enzyme inactivation and conformational destruction, indicated by changes in Soret band, secondary structure content, and tryptophan fluorescence intensity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luminita Ghimici, Claudiu-Augustin Ghiorghita, Maria-Magdalena Nafureanu
Summary: A new polyethyleneimine (PEI) derivative called TU9-PEI with 9% degree of substitution was synthesized and used as a flocculant in suspensions of fungicide formulations. The flocculation ability of TU9-PEI was determined by parameters such as settling time, polymer dose, and fungicide type and concentration. The results showed that TU9-PEI exhibited good removal efficiency for all investigated fungicides.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Felipe Rocha, Clara Suprani Marques, Lucas Silva de Sousa, Valeria Paula Rodrigues Minim, Ana Clarissa dos Santos Pires, Luis Antonio Minim, Paulo Cesar Stringheta, Owen Griffith Jones, Marcia Cristina Teixeira Ribeiro Vidigal
Summary: This study aimed to transform beetroot extract into nanoparticles using polyethylene glycol and low molecular weight chitosan as dispersants. The nanoparticles showed enhanced stability for betalains and improved rheological properties and color parameters of commercial Greek yogurt.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Min Yu, Mengyao Peng, Ronghua Chen, Jingjing Chen
Summary: This study examined the impact of thermal processing on the physiochemical properties and stability of pumpkin seed milk. The results showed that increasing roasting temperature decreased the particle size of pumpkin seed milk and improved its viscosity and physical stability. The study suggested that thermal processing was an important factor in improving the quality of pumpkin seed milk.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
David M. Bell, Jun Zhang, Jens Top, Sophie Bogler, Mihnea Surdu, Jay G. Slowik, Andre S. H. Prevot, Imad El Haddad
Summary: This study employs a method to separate molecules by their volatility and compares the remaining fraction after evaporation using EESI-TOF and SMPS, revealing the molecule-dependent sensitivity of EESI-TOF. Testing PEG-300 and α-pinene SOA, it is found that EESI-TOF has higher sensitivity towards more volatile molecules. This research provides new insights for the quantification of aerosol components with EESI-TOF in atmospheric measurements and other applications.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Larissa G. R. Duarte, William M. P. Alencar, Raiza Iacuzio, Nathalia C. C. Silva, Carolina S. F. Picone
Summary: Lactoferrin-gellan gum nanoparticles were produced to enhance the antimicrobial properties of lactoferrin. The nanoparticles showed improved antimicrobial activity and smaller inhibitory concentration compared to pure lactoferrin. The presence of divalent cations inhibited the bacteriostatic action of the nanoparticles. Coating strawberries with lactoferrin nanoparticles extended their shelf-life.
CURRENT RESEARCH IN FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Ghidaa Badran, Loic Angrand, Jean-Daniel Masson, Guillemette Crepeaux, Marie-Odile David
Summary: This study evaluated the physicochemical properties of aluminum adjuvants and their impact on biological effects. The results showed that different aluminum adjuvants have distinct shapes, sizes, and charges, and dilution and protein adsorption can affect the size of aggregates. Therefore, a comprehensive evaluation of the physicochemical properties of aluminum particles is important before conducting any biological or toxicological studies.
Article
Cell Biology
Lin-Yan Huang, Ju-Yun Ma, Jin-Xiu Song, Jing-Jing Xu, Rui Hong, Hai-Di Fan, Heng Cai, Wan Wang, Yan-Ling Wang, Zhao-Li Hu, Jian-Gang Shen, Su-Hua Qi
Summary: This study found that succinate levels increased in serum and brain tissue after ischemia/reperfusion injury. Oxygen-glucose deprivation and reoxygenation stimulated neural stem cells to produce abundant succinate. Exogenous diethyl succinate inhibited neural stem cell proliferation and worsened cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury. The study suggests that ischemic accumulation of succinate decreases Cdc42 GTPase activity by induction of Cdc42 succinylation, which inhibits neural stem cell proliferation and worsens cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury.
NEURAL REGENERATION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Zechao Di, Shaohui Li, Dongsheng Huang, Xuetao Zhang, Yuan Li, Yu Jiang, Mengjia Zhang, Jingjing Xu, Zhiyu Zhao
Summary: The anti-shudder effects of glycerol monoisostearate friction modifier (FM) in automatic transmission fluid (ATF) were investigated using a disc-on-disc tribometer. The presence of FM greatly influenced the anti-shudder durability of ATF, despite FM itself having no inherent anti-shudder properties. Chemical characterization of the tribosurface revealed that the proper presence of FM improved the reaction probability of certain components in ATF, leading to the formation of a more effective calcium hydroxyphosphate type tribofilm, thereby enhancing the anti-shudder performance.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhenbin Liu, Xi Chen, Quanyu Dai, Dan Xu, Liangbin Hu, Hongbo Li, Subrota Hati, Bimal Chitrakar, Lishan Yao, Haizhen Mo
Summary: With the increasing prevalence of chewing/swallowing difficulties in the elderly population, there is a growing demand for dysphagia diets. This study explored the use of 3D printing technology to create visually appealing dysphagia diets based on pea protein isolate (PPI) and xanthan gum (XG). The addition of XG at different rates was found to affect the microstructure, mechanical properties, and compatibility between PPI and XG. The results showed that a 0.3% XG addition demonstrated high printing precision and sensory evaluation, making it suitable for a pureed/extremely thick dysphagia diet. This research provides valuable insights for the development of attractive dysphagia diets using 3D printing.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yaolei Zhu, Wei Di, Mengyuan Song, Bimal Chitrakar, Zhenbin Liu
Summary: Thermo-responsive food inks play an important role in 3D food printing materials. This study provides new insights into 3D printing of thermo-responsive food inks by correlating with sol-gel transition.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhenbin Liu, Xuebing Xing, Haizhen Mo, Dan Xu, Liangbin Hu, Hongbo Li, Bimal Chitrakar
Summary: With the increasing demand for attractive dysphagia diet in an aging society, this study aimed to develop such diet using 3D printing technology. The addition of different concentrations of xanthan gum (XG), locust bean gum (LBG), and kappa-carrageenan gum (KG) was incorporated to improve the properties of the samples. The results showed that the addition of XG decreased viscosity and hardness, while KG increased them. Samples with 0.3%-XG and 0.9%-LBG exhibited the best 3D printability.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jingwen Zhang, Bimal Chitrakar, Yuchuan Wang, Benu Adhikari, Baoguo Xu, Xianli Gao, Cunshan Zhou, Tiantian Xu, Bo Wang
Summary: High-voltage electrospray (ES) can be used for non-thermal microbial inactivation of raw bovine milk, effectively extending the shelf life and maintaining the nutritional and flavor characteristics.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zinuo An, Zhenbin Liu, Haizhen Mo, Liangbin Hu, Hongbo Li, Dan Xu, Bimal Chitrakar
Summary: A gel-like Pickering emulsion (PE) stabilized by tea protein (TP) and xanthan gum (XG) complexes was developed as ink for 3D printing. The TP/XG complex had a zeta potential below -30 mV and caused changes in TP's secondary structure and microstructure. The gel-like PE was formed at pH 7, with 70% oil fraction and 3% TP/XG concentration. The addition of XG improved the water holding capacity, gel strength, viscosity, and mechanical strength of the PE gel. 3D printing tests showed that the PE gel with XG concentrations over 1.5% exhibited smooth extrusion and excellent self-supporting capability.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Acoustics
Na Guo, Shuang Ye, Ganghua Zhou, Yimeng Zhang, Fangyan Zhang, Jingjing Xu, Shenyu Pan, Guilan Zhu, Ziying Wang
Summary: Ultrasound treatment was found to enhance the binding degree between whey protein isolate and rutin, and improve the solubility and surface hydrophobicity of the WPI-rutin complex. The treated complex also developed a more ordered secondary structure with small and uniform pore sizes. This research provides a theoretical reference for studying protein-polyphenol interactions and their applications in food delivery systems.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jingjing Xu, Zhengye Cao, Chunqin Miao, Minming Zhang, Xiaojun Xu
Summary: This study used machine learning algorithms based on computed tomography (CT) imaging to predict disease severity and outcome in Omicron pneumonia, and compared its performance with clinical and biological features. The results showed that CT and clinical assessment had similar accuracy in predicting severity and outcome of Omicron pneumonia. Oxygen saturation, IL-6, and chest CT infiltration were found to be important biomarkers.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jinhua Ren, QiaoXian Lin, Qi Chen, Jingjing Xu, Dabin Chen, Renli Chen, Kangni Lin, Haojie Zhu, Chenjing Ye, Xiaofeng Luo, Shaozhen Chen, Hui Kong, Qiong Lin, Nan Li, Xu Lin, Zhizhe Chen, Jianda Hu, Ting Yang
Summary: Adoptive transfer of HBV immunity was investigated in 112 patients without HBsAb at the time of their first allo-HSCT. After allo-HSCT, HBV-DNA and HBsAg cleared in HBsAg+ patients, while all HBsAg- patients acquired HBsAb immediately. However, HBsAb subsequently declined, with 58.2% of patients losing HBsAb during follow-up. Multivariate analysis suggested that lack of CMV clearance, aGVHD, and no HBsAb loss were independent risk factors for overall survival. Overall, adoptive immune transfer provides anti-HBV protection, and HBsAb loss after allo-HSCT predicts better survival.
Article
Cell Biology
Chen Zhang, Yue Sun, Yingying Guo, Jingjing Xu, Haiyan Zhao
Summary: The study reveals that JMJD1C is highly expressed in a PAH mouse model, and its inhibition can ameliorate pathological features of PAH. JMJD1C knockdown reduces PASMC proliferation and impairs their adaptation to hypoxia, while suppressing the STAT3 signaling pathway. The findings suggest that JMJD1C induces glycolytic processes and promotes PASMC proliferation and pulmonary vascular remodeling in PAH.
CELL DEATH DISCOVERY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Jingjing Xu
Summary: This article builds a sentiment analysis model based on natural language processing technology and proposes an improved TF-IDF algorithm. The emotional value of each emotional word is determined using a weighted average method. Inspirational words are used to obtain the emotional tendency and emotional value of the English corpus. The results show that the model has high classification accuracy and operation efficiency when selecting feature words. The improved TF-IDF algorithm significantly improves the efficiency of college English learning by adding necessary information weight processing and word density weight processing.
PEERJ COMPUTER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yaolei Zhu, Lei Chen, Xiaofan Zhang, Ting Meng, Zhenbin Liu, Bimal Chitrakar, Chaojun He
Summary: This study aimed to create a dysphagia diet using 3D printing technology with pea protein and various gums. The results showed that the addition of xanthan gum improved swallowing ease and oral comfort, while konjac gum had the opposite effect. Samples with 0.5% xanthan gum exhibited optimal 3D printing behavior and chewing/swallowing properties. This study provides valuable insights into the development of 3D-printed dysphagia diets.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yakun Hou, Bimal Chitrakar, Kemin Mao, Ke Wang, Xin Gu, Jie Gao, Qing Zhang, Alaa El-Din Ahmed Bekhit, Yaxin Sang
Summary: Collagen peptides (CP) obtained from different sources show diverse bioactivities, with higher bioactivity potential in CP from chicken and mammals compared to fish. The most common bioactivities of CP are the inhibition of ACE and DPP-IV enzymes.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Joe Wynn, Bo Leberecht, Miriam Liedvogel, Lars Burnus, Raisa Chetverikova, Sara Doege, Thiemo Karwinkel, Dmitry Kobylkov, Jingjing Xu, Henrik Mouritsen
Summary: The role of inherited orientation programmes in determining migratory routes of birds is well understood, but not much is known about the influence of inherited information on return migration. This study shows that juvenile Eurasian blackcaps, which have never left northwest Europe, exhibit significant spring orientation in a direction similar to that expected based on ringing recoveries. It suggests that birds may inherit an orientation programme for both spring and autumn migration, and that inherited spring migratory trajectories could be accurate enough for targeting breeding sites.
