Article
Food Science & Technology
Tiandi Zhu, Yuwen Mu
Summary: The filterability of barley malt is a critical quality parameter in beer brewing. Two different mashing processes were studied for their effects on the filterability of three barley malts. A downward mashing process was found to be able to predict the filterability of malt and the degradation of beta-glucan, solubilization of PAX and HMWN during malting were critical for ensuring malt quality.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Honglei Zhai, Purnima Gunness, Michael J. Gidley
Summary: This study investigated the influence of food polysaccharides from different sources on microstructural and rheological properties of oil-in-water emulsions. The polysaccharides used were beta-glucan from oat, arabinoxylan from wheat, and pectin from apple. All polysaccharides increased the viscosity of emulsions and reduced lipid digestion rate and extent, with pectin showing the greatest effect.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fabio Valoppi, Yu-Jie Wang, Giulia Alt, Leena J. Peltonen, Kirsi S. Mikkonen
Summary: Oat production side streams, rich in valuable components, can be used as novel bio-based emulsifiers to increase their value in a circular economy model. Research shows that the insoluble fraction can form stable suspensions and emulsions, while the soluble fraction forms viscous solutions.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Elena Albanell, Mariona Martinez, Massimo De Marchi, Carmen L. Manuelian
Summary: The study developed predictive models for the content of biologically active compounds in barley grains, with high coefficients of determination for beta-glucans and bound phenols but not for anthocyanins. The instrument with higher resolution provided better results only for beta-glucan prediction models, and the addition of the visible range did not prove to be advantageous for any of the active compounds analyzed.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiaoquan Gao, Ruifeng Ying, Meigui Huang
Summary: The study evaluated the properties of alternate arabinoxylan (AX)/(1 -> 3) (1 -> 4)-beta-D-glucan (BG) multilayer films extracted from wheat at different growth stages. It was found that low substitution rate AX films have better water-binding capacity, while films with a high substitution rate have higher water molecule mobility. Overall, the study provides insights into the physicochemical properties and water-regulation effects of wheat cell wall.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Anis N. Arzami, Thao M. Ho, Kirsi S. Mikkonen
Summary: This article discusses the potential of using biomass rich in hemicelluloses from cereal side streams for various applications, emphasizing the need for sustainable and cost-effective methods for hemicellulose purification. It also mentions the added functionality of co-components, providing pathways for future research in developing hemicellulose extraction methods.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Christiane Laue, Yala Stevens, Monique van Erp, Ekaterina Papazova, Edlyn Soeth, Angelika Pannenbeckers, Ellen Stolte, Ruwen Boehm, Sophie Le Gall, Xavier Falourd, Simon Ballance, Svein H. Knutsen, Iris Pinheiro, Sam Possemiers, Paul M. Ryan, R. Paul Ross, Catherine Stanton, Jerry M. Wells, Sylvie van der Werf, Jurriaan J. Mes, Juergen Schrezenmeir
Summary: This study investigated the potential of non-digestible polysaccharide (NPS) preparations to enhance immune response in aged individuals. Results suggest that arabinoxylan (AX) may enhance influenza vaccine efficacy and reduce the incidence of common colds. Further research is warranted to explore AX as an oral adjuvant for vaccine support.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
G. I. Lee, T. S. Nielsen, H. N. Laerke, K. E. Bach Knudsen
Summary: The effect of carbohydrase on the digestibility of cereal diets in pigs was investigated. The study found that carbohydrase complex can enhance the digestibility of starch, non-starch polysaccharides, and nutrients in cereal grains. In particular, the complex can partially degrade high-molecular weight polysaccharides and increase their apparent ileal digestibility.
Review
Plant Sciences
Anneke Prins, Ondrej Kosik
Summary: This review provides an overview of the current research on the genetics of dietary fiber components in wheat and breeding approaches to enhance their quantity and quality. Wheat is one of the three staple crops feeding the world, and the demand for dietary fiber is increasing. Improving the fiber content of wheat is important for promoting health as most people have insufficient intake.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Swati Kanwar, Sakshi Gumber, Koushik Mazumder
Summary: This study investigated the impact of arabinoxylan and cellulose/starch stearic acid ester composite coatings on the quality and storage life of guavas. The results showed that these coatings significantly reduced the respiratory and ethylene production rates, weight loss, color degradation, fruit softening, enzymatic activity, and content of phenolics and flavonoids. Therefore, these antimicrobial coatings have the potential to extend the shelf life and maintain the quality of guavas during storage.
ACS FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shu Yang, Ahmed S. M. Saleh, Qiang Yang, Xiaotong Cui, Yumin Duan, Zhigang Xiao
Summary: Oleogel-based emulsion was prepared using sunflower oil, beta-Sitosterol, and Stearic acid mixture. The firmness of the emulsion was affected by water content and oleogelator concentration, and diffraction patterns and thermal properties varied with water content. Furthermore, the emulsion showed positive storage and loss moduli slopes with increasing frequency. The study also found that the oleogel-based emulsion had a good release rate of beta-carotene.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Azusa Togo, Mayumi Usagawa, Satoshi Kimura, Tadahisa Iwata
Summary: In this study, we synthesized alpha-1,6-graft-alpha-1,3-glucan ester derivatives with different acyl groups and evaluated their properties. The graft glucan ester films exhibited both the flexibility of alpha-1,6-glucan and the rigidity of alpha-1,3-glucan, with lower haze values compared to other films.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hyang Lan Eum, Ji-Hyun Lee, Me-Hea Park, Min-Sun Chang, Pue Hee Park, Jae Han Cho
Summary: The quality of apple skin is affected by greasiness, which varies among different apple varieties. This study compared the untargeted metabolites and fatty acids in the skin and flesh of 'Hongro' and 'Fuji' apples, which had different levels of greasiness, during the transition from low temperature to room temperature storage. Ethylene production and fatty acid composition differed between the two varieties, and excessive ethylene production in 'Hongro' during room-temperature storage was related to the development of greasiness. The primary wax components of greasy 'Hongro' were nonacosane and nonacosan-10-ol. Factors triggering greasiness in 'Hongro' may have genetic influences from the paternal parent used during breeding.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hyunkyu Kim, Siyeong Lee, Chang Seok Ki
Summary: Transdermal immunomodulation using HAMA/SPGMA hybrid nanogels as drug carriers has shown promising potential in topical drug delivery by controlling particle size and promoting DC activation and maturation, indicating antigen-presenting behavior.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Julia Steiner, Michael Kupetz, Thomas Becker
Summary: This study focuses on extracting beta-glucan and arabinoxylan from brewer's spent grain using hydrothermal treatment. The results show that high yields of fiber can be obtained with the right process settings, and a larger proportion of desirable fiber fractions can be achieved at lower temperatures.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shalini Gaur Rudra, Prerna Nath, Charanjit Kaur, Santanu Basu
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Santanu Basu, U. S. Shivhare, T. V. Singh
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2013)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Usman Ali, Swati Kanwar, Kamalendra Yadav, Santanu Basu, Koushik Mazumder
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shalini Gaur Rudra, Entesar Hanan, V. R. Sagar, Rakesh Bhardwaj, Santanu Basu, Vasudha Sharma
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2020)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Purba Chakraborty, Bhaswati Bhattacharya, Umashanker Shivhare, Santanu Basu
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DAIRY TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Purba Chakraborty, Tejvir Singh, Uma Shanker Shivhare, Santanu Basu
Summary: The quality characteristics of chhana are varied due to the milk composition and milking season. Water holding phenomena and denatured protein association affect the macroscale properties and molecular bonding patterns. Increasing proportion of buffalo milk in mixed milk leads to higher yield, lightness, textural firmness, and elastic modulus of chhana due to higher total solids and less moisture content. Total protein, fat, water, and their interaction significantly affect the rheological and textural properties of chhana samples.
JOURNAL OF TEXTURE STUDIES
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Twinkle Suri, Santanu Basu
Summary: Heat resistant chocolate (HRC) has become a major research area in the chocolate industry due to the challenges faced by chocolate products in different geographical and climatic conditions. Scientists have been using fat modification, sugar structure modification, and innovative process approaches to develop HRC in order to improve its heat resistance characteristics and textural stability.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Usman Ali, Prabhjot Kaur, Swati Kanwar, Vibhu Kumar, Rohit Maurya, Mahendra Bishnoi, Santanu Basu, Koushik Mazumder
Summary: The study found that the use of AX-SABG coating significantly reduced the changes in weight loss, respiration rate, ripening index, and firmness of peaches during storage, and was more effective in retaining aroma volatiles and reducing disease incidence compared to uncoated peaches.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Manibhushan Kumar, Mitali Madhumita, Pramod K. Prabhakar, Santanu Basu
Summary: Refractance window (RW) dryer is a technologically evolving drying process that offers advantages in terms of final product quality, energy consumption, and drying time. It has potential applications in various industries beyond the food sector, and is being combined with other technologies for scale-up.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Kartikey Chaturvedi, Santanu Basu, Siddhartha Singha, Kalyan Das
Summary: This study aimed to understand the microbial growth dynamics in Chhana (Indian cottage cheese) by using three different primary models (Logistic, Gompertz, and Barayni) to develop secondary models and relate them to the chemical composition properties of the samples under different storage conditions. Chhana was prepared in a commercial setup and its shelf-life was tested under various temperature conditions. Immersion in whey proved effective in prolonging the shelf-life of Chhana. The Barayni model was found to be the most accurate, and the limitations of all three models were successfully overcome by a novel three-phase linearized growth model.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Purba Chakraborty, U. S. Shivhare, Santanu Basu
Summary: The study investigated the impact of milk composition on the attributes of Indian cottage cheese. Instrumental properties and sensorial descriptors were identified as key factors affecting the texture and sensory attributes of Chhana. Chhana made with 100% cow milk and 75% cow milk showed similar sensory attributes, while those made with 100% buffalo milk and 75% buffalo milk had similar mechanical attributes.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Nidhi Singhal, Harjit Kaur, Pampa Mukherjee, Santanu Basu
INDIAN JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
N. Singh, R. K. Vishwakarma, U. S. Shivhare, S. Basu, G. S. V. Raghavan
TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASABE
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Usman Ali, Vandana Bijalwan, Santanu Basu, Atul Kumar Kesarwani, Koushik Mazumder
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2017)
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)
