Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhaoqian Fan, Yukun Qin, Song Liu, Ronge Xing, Huahua Yu, Kecheng Li, Pengcheng Li
Summary: In this study, a new chitosan oligosaccharide derivative was synthesized and evaluated for its nematocidal activity and mode of action against root-knot nematode. The derivative exhibited high activity against the nematode and inhibited egg hatching at low concentration. It was found to disrupt the nematode's ROS metabolism and cause damage to its intestinal tissue.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Raul Velasco-Azorsa, Reyna Zeferino-Diaz, Jose G. Alvarado-Rodriguez, Heraclio Lopez-Ruiz, Susana Rojas-Lima, Kinardo Flores-Castro, Ignacio Cid Prado-Vera, Raquel Alatorre-Rosas, Felipe Tut-Pech, Maria G. Carrillo-Benitez, Eleuterio Burgueno-Tapia, J. Martin Torres-Valencia
Summary: The hexane extract from the roots of Senecio sinuatos and its main secondary metabolite, 3 beta-angeloyloxy-6 beta-hydroxyfuranoeremophil-1(10)-ene (1), were found to possess nematicidal activity against plant-parasitic nematodes. Synthesized esters formed by the compound from Senecio sinuatos and substituted benzoic acids showed stronger nematicidal activity, with good suppression of Nacobbus aberrans.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Renjun Zhang, Jin Ouyang, Xingyang Xu, Jie Li, Muzammal Rehman, Gang Deng, Jie Shu, Dake Zhao, Suiyun Chen, R. Z. Sayyed, Shah Fahad, Yaqiong Chen
Summary: The study found that the bacterial strain Burkholderia arboris J211 has antagonistic effects against root-knot nematodes and can promote tobacco growth and increase yield.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Moushumi Hazarika, Rintumoni Paw, Chandan Tamuly
Summary: A green synthesis method using banana peel was reported for the production of Pd3In2@GO nanocomposite, with characterization done through various techniques. The nanocomposite showed significant anti-diabetic and antioxidant activities, indicating a promising avenue for medical applications in material sciences.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hoda Zarharan, Mahlasadat Bagherian, Ali Shah Rokhi, Romina Ramezani Bajgiran, Ehsan Yousefi, Pedram Heravian, Mitra Niazi Khazrabig, Ali Es-haghi, Mohammad Ehsan Taghavizadeh Yazdi
Summary: A novel nanocomposite Se-Au-CS was prepared and characterized, and its antioxidant and anti-angiogenesis effects were evaluated. The study demonstrated successful synthesis of Se and Au nanoparticles, and showed that Se-Au-CS exhibited effective anti-angiogenesis effects. These findings suggest the potential application of Se-Au-CS in cancer treatment.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Katherine Brown, Jesse Kelly, Travis R. Faske
Summary: Pydiflumetofen, a fungicide, was tested as a seed treatment in soybean to control fungal diseases and plant-parasitic nematodes. The study found that pydiflumetofen had no toxic effect on M. incognita and did not suppress its infection of host roots. The results showed that pydiflumetofen had no discernible impact on the motility or infectivity of M. incognita.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wenjiang Pu, Kun Xiao, Sifang Luo, Haifeng Zhu, Zizhen Yuan, Chaoyuan Gao, Jianfang Hu
Summary: This study identified five root-knot nematode effectors that interact with the Prunus sogdiana resistance protein PsoRPM3. The expression patterns of these effectors were determined and it was found that they localize in different organs of the nematode. Additionally, these effectors were shown to trigger immune responses in plant cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nan Yin, Rui Liu, Jian-Long Zhao, Raja Asad Ali Khan, Yan Li, Jian Ling, Wei Liu, Yu-Hong Yang, Bing-Yan Xie, Zhen-Chuan Mao
Summary: The study found that volatile organic compounds produced by Bacillus cereus strain Bc-cm103 have strong biocontrol activity against Meloidogyne incognita, significantly repelling and decreasing infection rates of the nematode. Specifically, dimethyl disulfide and S-methyl ester butanethioic acid were identified as key compounds with strong nematicidal activity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ming-ming Dai, Rui Liu, Hao Jiang, Xiao-Ping Zhang, Wen-Wen Song, Jie Zhang, Chen Liang, Hong-Hai Zhao, Qian-Qian Shi
Summary: In this study, a strain of Bacillus pumilus named S1-10 was isolated from the rhizosphere soil of Zingiber officinale Rosc. plants, and its fumigant activity against root-knot nematodes (RKNs) was evaluated. The results showed that S1-10 exhibited a repellent effect on RKNs and suppressed their activity and egg hatching. The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by S1-10, particularly 2-(methylamino)-ethanol (2-ME), showed strong fumigant activity against RKNs.
Article
Agronomy
Wenwen Song, Mingming Dai, Shasha Gao, Yindong Mi, Shijia Zhang, Jianyong Wei, Honghai Zhao, Fangmeng Duan, Chen Liang, Qianqian Shi
Summary: Paenibacillus polymyxa strain J2-4 exhibited high fumigant activity against Meloidogyne incognita, with VOCs showing strong nematicidal effects on juveniles and eggs. Commercial VOCs such as 2-isobutyl-3-methylpyrazine and 2-dodecanone demonstrated significant reduction in root galls and egg masses, providing potential biocontrol agents for managing root-knot nematodes.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qing Wang, Lirui Ren, Daqi Zhang, Zhaoxin Song, Wensheng Fang, Yuan Li, Qiuxia Wang, Aocheng Cao, Dongdong Yan
Summary: The prevention and control of root-knot nematode disease is a worldwide challenge. This study tested the lethal effects of the soil fumigant dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) mixed with copper sulfate and ammonium bicarbonate on Meloidogyne incognita, and found significant synergistic effects.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohsen Mohamed Elsharkawy, Abdulaziz A. Al-Askar, Said I. Behiry, Ahmed Abdelkhalek, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Muhammad Kamran, Aly Derbalah
Summary: This research evaluated the potential of carvone, cuminaldehyde, cineole, and linalool for controlling root-knot nematodes in tomatoes. The monoterpenes showed high nematicidal activity against Meloidogyne incognita, inhibiting hatching and causing mortality of the nematode juveniles. They also had positive effects on tomato growth and yield. Carvone was found to be the most effective treatment.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Beiyang Li, Pinyi Wang, Liangliang Yang, Xiaozhan Rang, Wenzhen Zhou, Yajun Liu
Summary: Rhizosphere microorganisms and their volatile organic compounds play a role in regulating the chemotaxis of nematodes. Different bacterial strains and volatile metabolites have different effects on the behavior of nematodes.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Arullthevan Rajendram, Nur Hikmah Mostaffa, Walftor Dumin, Mushafau Adebayo Oke, Khanom Simarani, Chandran Somasundram, Zuliana Razali, Nur Ardiyana Rejab, Aisyafaznim Al-Idrus
Summary: Plant immunity to pathogen infections involves multiple organelles and defence signalling systems, with Pathogenesis-related (PR) proteins playing a crucial role in plant innate immunity. In this study, a PR10 gene (MaPR10) with beta-1,3-glucanase and ribonuclease (RNase) activities was successfully isolated from Musa acuminata cultivars Berangan and Grand Naine, showing potential as a novel anti-fungal agent against human pathogens.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rehab Y. Ghareeb, Nihal Galal El-Din Shams El-Din, Dahlia M. El Maghraby, Dina S. S. Ibrahim, Ahmed Abdel-Megeed, Nader R. Abdelsalam
Summary: The purpose of this study was to test the nematicidal activity of two marine algae extracts and their synthesized silver nanoparticles against root-knot nematodes that infest tomato plants. The nanoparticles synthesized from one of the algae, Colpomenia sinuosa, showed the highest nematicidal activity.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Amer M. M. Abdelaziz, Mohammed A. A. Elshaer, Mohamed A. A. Abd-Elraheem, Omar M. Omar M. Ali, Muhammad I. I. Haggag, Gharieb S. S. El-Sayyad, Mohamed S. S. Attia
Summary: The study investigates the use of aqueous Ziziphus spina-christi leaves' extract (ZSCE) to produce eco-friendly and cost-effective silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) with antifungal activity against Fusarium wilt disease. The ZSCE and Ag NPs showed antimicrobial substances and exhibited potential against F. oxysporum. Ag NPs treatment was the most effective in reducing disease severity and promoting plant immunity. Due to their antifungal activity and eco-friendly approach, they can be used as novel therapeutic nutrients in agriculture.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mostafa Saif-Elnasr, Samah El-Ghlban, Asmaa I. Bayomi, Gharieb S. El-Sayyad, Mohamed Said Maghraby
Summary: This study examined the protective effect of Gallic acid (GA) and/or cerium oxide nanoparticles (CONPs) in cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. The results showed that pretreatment with CONPs and/or GA improved renal function parameters and reduced oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in renal tissue.
ARCHIVES OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sherif Elbasuney, Shukri Ismael, M. Yehia, Hesham Tantawy, Ahmed Saleh, Sherif M. Abdelkhalek, Gharieb S. El-Sayyad
Summary: Because surface oxygen can donate electrons to explosive compounds without electrons, cobalt oxide may have catalytic properties. Highly crystalline, dispersed cobalt oxide nanoparticles of 23.5 nm were created through hydrothermal processing. Cobalt oxide NPs showed higher catalytic activity, with a 53% increase in HMX decomposition enthalpy measured by DSC. The study suggests a potential strategy for creating new and more effective catalysts for the thermal degradation of HMX.
JOURNAL OF CLUSTER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Nada S. S. Al-Kadhi, Fawaz A. A. Saad, Reem K. K. Shah, Gharieb S. S. El-Sayyad, Zahrah Alqahtani, Ehab A. A. Abdelrahman
Summary: The synthesized lithium borate/copper oxide nanocomposite exhibits excellent photocatalytic performance in the decomposition of methylene blue and indigo carmine dyes. The combination of lithium borate and copper oxide enhances charge transfer efficiency and product separation, leading to higher degradation efficiency.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Asma S. Al-Wasidi, Abdulrahman A. Almehizia, Hamad M. Alkahtani, Ahmad J. Obaidullah, Ahmed M. Naglah, Eida S. Al-Farraj, M. Khairy, Gharieb S. El-Sayyad, Ehab A. Abdelrahman
Summary: In this study, Fe0.5Mn0.5Co2O4/Fe2O3 nanocomposites were fabricated using the chemical pechini sol-gel method at different temperatures. The nanocomposites were characterized using various techniques, and their average crystallite size and morphology were determined. The synthesized nanocomposites showed efficient photocatalytic degradation of safranin dye in the presence of H2O2, decomposing it completely within 25 minutes.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Mohamad Bekhit, Gharieb S. El-Sayyad, Rehab Sokary
Summary: In this study, a decahedron-like silver nanostructure (D-AgNs) was successfully synthesized using the gamma-radiolysis approach in the presence of Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) without a reducing agent. The synthesized D-AgNs were characterized using various techniques including UV-Vis. spectroscopy, SEM, XRD, HRTEM, EDX, and FTIR. The results showed successful synthesis of colloidal D-AgNs with distinct surface plasmon resonance (SPR) bands and well-dispersed decahedral shapes. The antimicrobial potential and antibiofilm activity of D-AgNs were evaluated, and their mechanism of action was studied using protein leakage assays and SEM imaging.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Nada S. S. Al-Kadhi, Fawaz A. A. Saad, Reem K. K. Shah, Eida S. S. Al-Farraj, Gharieb S. S. El-Sayyad, Ehab A. A. Abdelrahman
Summary: In this paper, novel nanostructures of MC and MO were synthesized using precipitation and ignition methods, respectively, and used for the removal of Eriochrome Black T dye. The small crystallite size and large surface area of the nanostructures contribute to their high adsorption capacity. The maximum uptake capabilities of MC and MO for the dye were found to be 416.67 and 386.10 mg/g, respectively. The adsorption process followed the pseudo-first-order model and Langmuir isotherm. The synthesis of these nanostructures provides a simple and efficient method for the removal of Eriochrome Black T dye.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Amr H. Hashem, Mohamed S. Attia, Esalm K. Kandil, Mahmoud M. Fawzi, Ahmed S. Abdelrahman, Mohamed S. Khader, Mohamed A. Khodaira, Abdallah E. Emam, Mohamed A. Goma, Amer M. Abdelaziz
Summary: Human life is greatly affected by antibiotic-resistant bacteria and viruses, leading scientists and researchers to search for safe and ecologically friendly alternatives. This review focuses on endophytic fungi and their bioactive compounds, highlighting their potential applications in medicine. The close biological relationship between endophytes and host plants contributes to the diverse range of natural active compounds they produce, including steroids, terpenoids, and phenols. The review also explores methods for enhancing secondary metabolite production and discusses the antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant, and anticancer activities of bioactive compounds in recent years.
MICROBIAL CELL FACTORIES
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Nada Fayez, Waleed Khalil, Essam Abdel-Sattar, Abdel-Fattah Mohamed Abdel-Fattah
Summary: Olive leaf extract demonstrates significant anti-inflammatory activity by reducing swelling, decreasing inflammatory markers, and inhibiting RBC membrane hemolysis.
INFLAMMOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mostafa M. Ghorab, Aiten M. Soliman, Gharieb S. El-Sayyad, Maged S. Abdel-Kader, Ahmed I. El-Batal
Summary: A series of 4-((7-methoxyquinolin-4-yl) amino)-N-(substituted) benzenesulfonamide 3(a-s) compounds were synthesized by reacting 4-chloro-7-methoxyquinoline 1 with different sulfa drugs. The structures of the synthesized compounds were confirmed by spectroscopic data analysis. The antimicrobial activity of the compounds against Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, and unicellular fungi was evaluated. Compound 3l exhibited the highest activity against most tested bacterial and fungal strains. It also showed antibiofilm activity against different pathogenic microbes, with high percentages of biofilm extension observed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Sherif Elbasuney, Ibrahim Naeem, Mohamed Mokhtar, Mohamed Sheashea, Mahmoud Zorainy, Gharieb S. El-Sayyad, Mohamed Gobara
Summary: A novel Cr-substituted hydroxyapatite (Cr-HA) nanoparticles were synthesized using continuous hydrothermal technique. The synthesized material was embedded into a silica sol-gel matrix and applied on an AA2024 substrate to evaluate its corrosion inhibition efficiency. The results showed the formation of Cr-HA nanorods with a uniform distribution of Ca and Cr ions within the crystal structure. The Cr-HA sol-gel coating exhibited prolonged pitting resistance and self-healing properties in a corrosive media.
JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Correction
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Amr H. Hashem, Mohamed S. Attia, Eslam K. Kandil, Mahmoud M. Fawzi, Ahmed S. Abdelrahman, Mohamed S. Khader, Mohamed A. Khodaira, Abdallah E. Emam, Mohamed A. Goma, Amer M. Abdelaziz
MICROBIAL CELL FACTORIES
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Ahmed I. El-Batal, Gharieb S. El-Sayyad, Bassam M. Al-shammari, Amer M. Abdelaziz, Mohamed M. Nofel, Mohamed Gobara, Walid F. Elkhatib, Nerhan A. Eid, Marwa S. Salem, Mohamed S. Attia
Summary: Recently, nanocomposites have been widely used as growth promoters and antifungal agents for plants. A new technique was employed to fabricate Fe2O3 nanocomposites conjugated with humic acid (H) and boron (B) using gamma-rays as a reducing agent. The antifungal potential of these nanocomposites against Fusarium oxysporum, the causative agent of cucumber wilt disease, was evaluated in vitro and in vivo.
MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Amr H. Hashem, Abdulaziz A. Al-Askar, Hamada Abd Elgawad, Amer M. Abdelaziz
Summary: Bacterial endophytes were isolated from healthy Moringa oleifera leaves and identified as Stenotrophomonas maltophilia and Alcaligenes faecalis. A. faecalis produced higher amounts of phenolics, tannins, flavonoids, and alkaloids compared to S. maltophilia. Both endophytes exhibited antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer activities.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Nahla A. Bouqellah, Gharieb S. El-Sayyad, Mohamed S. Attia
Summary: This study used zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) synthesized by gamma rays to protect tomato plants against Fusarium wilt. The ZnO-NPs were characterized using various techniques, and it was found that a 20 kGy dose was the most effective in terms of synthesis. The designed ZnO-NPs showed promising activity in inducing plant physiological immunity against Fusarium wilt disease and significantly reduced disease symptoms incidence. Additionally, ZnO-NPs improved various growth parameters and biochemical compounds in infected tomato plants compared to control plants.
INTERNATIONAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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)