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Biochemical Research Methods
Ebru Kurtulbas, Selcuk Sevgen, Ruya Samli, Selin Sahin
Summary: This study aims to develop model equations to examine the stability of total phenolic material (TPM) and total anthocyanin (TA) in the sour cherry peel extract under different storage conditions. The results show that storing the samples at -20 degrees Celsius in the freezer provides the best stability.
COMBINATORIAL CHEMISTRY & HIGH THROUGHPUT SCREENING
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Marija Viljevac Vuletic, Daniela Horvat, Ines Mihaljevic, Krunoslav Dugalic, Domagoj Simic, Tihomir Cupic, Vlatka Jurkovic, Hrvoje Lepedus
Summary: The selection of drought-tolerant sour cherry genotypes is crucial for sustainable fruit production in the face of climate change. A study evaluated the photosynthetic variability of different sour cherry ecotypes under severe drought conditions and identified certain parameters that can be used for drought screening. The OS ecotype showed the highest tolerance to drought and can be utilized in sour cherry breeding programs.
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Agronomy
Krzysztof Rutkowski, Grzegorz P. Lysiak
Summary: Replantation disease refers to growth issues observed in orchards planted successively, resulting in poor tree growth and fruit ripening. Improving soil fertility is one method to reduce replantation disease. This study aimed to evaluate the growth and yield of cherries after replantation and compare it with a site where fruit trees had not been grown before.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jingna Liu, Tielong Wang, Bingqin Huang, Yuanhong Zhuang, Yonghua Hu, Peng Fei
Summary: Three phenolic acids were grafted onto native pectin through enzymatic method, forming covalent connections and improving the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of pectin.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Anna Sheveleva, Gennady Osipov, Tatiana Gasanova, Peter Ivanov, Sergei Chirkov
Summary: The impact of plum pox virus (PPV) on sour cherry productivity was studied by comparing PPV-infected and PPV-free trees. The study found that PPV infection can significantly lower the yield of certain sour cherry cultivars and hybrids, with strain C isolates being responsible for the crop losses. No other ilarviruses were detected in the PPV-infected trees, indicating that the reduced cherry productivity was specifically attributed to the PPV infection.
Article
Agronomy
Francesco Desiderio, Samuel Szilagyi, Zsuzsanna Bekefi, Gabor Boronkay, Valentina Usenik, Biserka Milic, Cristina Mihali, Liviu Giurgiulescu
Summary: Sour cherry is a key crop in the Hungarian market and there is a demand for new varieties. This study evaluated 30 accessions for their potential use in breeding programs, considering factors such as color profiling and total polyphenolic content. The results will help Hungarian breeders determine the most accurate approach for sour cherry breeding.
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Food Science & Technology
Oktay Tomar, Gokhan Akarca, Veli Gok, Omer Istek
Summary: This study examined the chemical components of resin extracts from apricot, sour cherry, and cherry trees and their antifungal activity. The ethanol extracts from sour cherry tree resin had the highest antifungal activity, particularly against Aspergillus flavus.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ping Chen, Pengkai Wang, Pengzhi Hong
Summary: In this study, pectin was modified using an enzymatic method to enhance its physiochemical and bio-active properties. The modified pectin showed improved apparent viscosity, emulsion activity, antioxidant capacity, and antibacterial activity against certain bacteria without cytotoxic effects.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Tatyana Roeva, Elena Leonicheva, Larisa Leonteva, Oksana Vetrova, Margarita Makarkina
Summary: This research examines the interannual and seasonal dynamics of potassium compounds in orchard soil and the impact of nitrogen and potash fertilizers on the potassium status of sour cherry trees. The study reveals that plant-available potassium in unfertilized soil is influenced by weather patterns and potassium uptake by trees. Proper fertilization leads to the gradual accumulation of exchangeable potassium, while excessive fertilization causes potassium leaching. Increasing fertilizer rates does not significantly affect normal metabolic processes or increase potassium content in leaves and fruits or improve yield.
Article
Agronomy
Prabhjot Kaur, Kitson Morden, Jayasankar Subramanian, Ashutosh Singh
Summary: This study provides a detailed report on the physicochemical, bioactive components, and volatile profiles of different sour cherry cultivars, highlighting significant diversity in health-promoting compounds.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Agnes Klusoczki, Boglarka Olah, Dominik Hosszu, Ferenc Fenyvesi, Judit Remenyik, Judit Homoki, Alexandra Gyongyosi, Ildiko Bacskay, Judit Varadi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the interaction between anthocyanins and gliadin and the impact of anthocyanins on barrier modulation in Caco-2 cells. The results showed that anthocyanins were able to reduce the release of cytokines and mitochondrial ROS levels, exhibiting anti-inflammatory, stabilizing, and restoring effects.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bingqing Huang, Zhigang Zhang, Nengshui Ding, Bingli Wang, Guoguang Zhang, Peng Fei
Summary: This paper presents a method for enzymatic modification of pectin that enhances its antioxidant and antibacterial activities, and improves food quality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Kadir Sabanci, Muhammet Fatih Aslan, Ewa Ropelewska
Summary: This study classified sour cherry pits with different cultivars using modern deep learning-based methods. Image processing and data augmentation techniques were employed, and four convolutional neural network models were used to achieve accurate classification of cherry pits.
EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Janka Bedo, Andrea Kitti Toth-Lencses, Zsofia Kovacs, Bank Papai, Antal Szoke, Erzsebet Kiss, Aniko Veres
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the genetic diversity of sour cherries using microsatellite markers and correlate it with phenotypic traits. The study also investigated the suitability of Prunus-specific microsatellite markers in this species. Nineteen sour cherry genotypes were analyzed using twelve SSR primer pairs, and the results showed a wide range of alleles and polymorphic patterns. The study found that certain markers were significantly correlated with flowering time, ripening time, and fruit weight.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chang Gao, Rui Wang, Fang Zhang, Zhengchen Sun, Xianghong Meng
Summary: In this study, sour cherry juice was fermented using lactic acid bacteria (L. rhamnosus GG) and the volatile compounds were identified using GC-IMS and GC-MS. A total of 10 aldehydes, 10 ketones, 10 esters, 8 alcohols, 8 acids, and 6 other compounds were identified in the fermented cherry juice. PCA analysis was used to differentiate different fermented cherry juices. The variation in lactic acid bacteria count during fermentation was also measured. The peak intensity variation of 4 compounds showed a significant correlation with changes in lactic acid bacteria count, with the highest correlation coefficient being 0.97. Acetoin can be used as an indicator to monitor the variation in lactic acid bacteria count in fermented cherry juice, providing a novel method for monitoring probiotic fruit juice fermentation.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Negar Haghighatpanah, Homaira Mirzaee, Faramarz Khodaiyan, John F. Kennedy, Ali Aghakhani, Seyed Saeid Hosseini, Kambiz Jahanbin
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2020)
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Food Science & Technology
Seyed Saeid Hosseini, Faramarz Khodaiyan, Seyed Mohammad E. Mousavi, John F. Kennedy, Seyedeh Zahra Azimi
Summary: In this study, pectinase was immobilized on glass beads using two different cross-linkers: polyaldehyde pullulan and glutaraldehyde. The polyaldehyde pullulan showed better immobilization efficiency and stability compared to glutaraldehyde, while both systems exhibited similar temperature stability. The results suggest that polyaldehyde pullulan could be a promising alternative to glutaraldehyde for enzyme immobilization.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Kianoosh Asgari, Mohsen Labbafi, Faramarz Khodaiyan, Milad Kazemi, Seyed Saeid Hosseini
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohammad Gharaghani, Mohammad Mousavi, Faramarz Khodaiyan, Mohammad Saeid Yarmand, Maedeh Omar-Aziz, Seyed Saeid Hosseini
Summary: The study showed that esterification of kefiran with OSA can improve its physical properties and surface performance, extending its industrial applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Maedeh Omar-Aziz, Faramarz Khodaiyan, Mohammad Saeid Yarmand, Mohammad Mousavi, Mohammad Gharaghani, John F. Kennedy, Seyed Saeid Hosseini
Summary: The combination of OSA modification and BW incorporation was found to improve the water resistance properties of PU edible-films. However, the octenylsuccination of PU had a negative effect on the mechanical properties of the films, which was resolved by incorporating BW into the films. Overall, the modified PU films showed enhanced water-proof properties with improved homogeneity and reduced coalescence of BW droplets.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Seyed Saeid Hosseini, Faramarz Khodaiyan, Seyed Mohammad Mousavi, Seyedeh Zahra Azimi
Summary: The study found that enzymes immobilized with different cross-linkers performed well in the continuous clarification process of pomegranate juice. The clarification process significantly affected the properties of pomegranate juice, reducing turbidity and increasing clarity, while also impacting the chemical properties of the juice.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Seyedeh Zahra Azimi, Seyed Saeid Hosseini, Faramarz Khodaiyan
Summary: This study examined the continuous clarification of grape juice using pectinase enzymes immobilized on glass beads in a packed bed reactor. The immobilization of enzymes decreased specific activity and volumetric productivity, altered optimum pH, but had no effect on optimum temperature. The best conditions for clarification were found to be a flow rate of 0.5 mL/min and a treatment time of 42 minutes.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Milad Kazemi, Sara Amiri Samani, Shiva Ezzati, Faramarz Khodaiyan, Seyed Saeid Hosseini, Maryam Jafari
Summary: The study successfully optimized the extraction of pectin from cantaloupe rind using microwave-assisted extraction. The isolated pectin showed high methylation levels and strong antioxidant properties. Compared to commercial citrus pectin, the isolated pectin exhibited higher functional properties and may serve as a potential alternative resource for pectin production.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Maedeh Omar-Aziz, Mohammad Gharaghani, Seyed Saeid Hosseini, Faramarz Khodaiyan, Mohammad Mousavi, Gholamreza Askari, John F. Kennedy
Summary: The octenyl succinic anhydride modification of pullulan improved the compatibility and water-resistance of pullulan-chickpea protein isolate blend films, leading to enhanced physical and mechanical properties. The use of modified PU significantly increased the tensile strength and water contact angle of the composite films while decreasing the moisture content and water vapor permeability, showing promising potential for new biodegradable films with excellent properties.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Negar Haghighatpanah, Maedeh Omar-Aziz, Mohammad Gharaghani, Faramarz Khodaiyan, Seyed Saeid Hosseini, John F. Kennedy
Summary: This study investigated the effect of marjoram essential oil (MEO) on the properties of composite films and minced beef meat. The results showed that an increase in the level of MPI improved the mechanical and water-proof properties of the films. Addition of MEO reduced the elongation at break of the antimicrobial films, but increased the tensile strength and water-proof properties. Enrichment of the films with MEO enhanced the antioxidant and antibacterial activity. MEO-incorporation in MPI/PU films improved the oxidative stability of minced beef samples and showed effective antimicrobial activity against tested bacteria.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Hamidreza Pourramezan, Faramarz Khodaiyan, Seyed Saeid Hosseini
Summary: In this study, pectin was extracted from sesame capsules using a green method, and its functional and physiochemical characteristics were compared to commercial pectin. The results showed that sesame capsule pectin demonstrated better functional properties and could be a new and suitable source for pectin extraction.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zahra Najari, Faramarz Khodaiyan, Mohammad Saeid Yarmand, Seyed Saeid Hosseini
Summary: This study successfully extracted pectin and phenolic compounds from almond hulls by optimizing acidic extraction factors, and further utilized the solid residues for the production of pullulan and single-cell protein. The obtained pectin was found to be rich in galacturonic acid and exhibited strong antioxidant activity.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Seyed Saeid Hosseini, Faramarz Khodaiyan, Seyed Mohammad Mousavi, Seyedeh Zahra Azimi
Summary: This study immobilised pectinase with novel cross-linkers to clarify barberry juice, showing more efficiency than traditional methods. The clarification process affected the physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of the juice samples.
FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Negar Haghighatpanah, Faramarz Khodaiyan, John F. Kennedy, Seyed Saeid Hosseini
Summary: In this study, corn bran hydrolysates were used to produce pullulan biopolymer by Aerobasidiom pullulans KY767024. The optimized conditions resulted in a maximum yield of pullulan with a high thermal stability. Analysis of the obtained product confirmed the presence of pullulan chemical structure.
BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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)
