Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ahmed Salama, Ragab E. Abou-Zeid
Summary: The study demonstrated that the chitosan/silica nanocomposite is a suitable material for adsorbing organic pollutants from wastewater, with high adsorption capacity and regeneration capability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gabriel I. Tovar Jimenez, Ainara Valverde, Cristian Mendes-Felipe, Stefan Wuttke, Arkaitz Fidalgo-Marijuan, Edurne S. Larrea, Luis Lezama, Fangyuan Zheng, Javier Reguera, Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez, Maria I. Arriortua, Guillermo Copello, Roberto Fernandez de Luis
Summary: Composites based on chitin biopolymer and metal-organic framework nanoparticles have been developed for pollutant absorption, offering high efficiency in retaining pollutants with diverse chemical properties, charges, and sizes. By enhancing the structure of CH/MOF composites, a unique combination of MOFs' chemical diversity and CH's processability and biocompatibility is achieved, opening up new application fields beyond water remediation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Francisco G. Nunes Filho, Edson C. Silva Filho, Josy A. Osajima, Ana Paula de Melo Alves, Maria Gardennia Fonseca
Summary: In this study, new adsorbents for tetracycline were prepared by reacting chitosan and sodium alginate with sodium bentonite. The resulting nanocomposites showed improved adsorptive capacity for the antibiotic. Interaction characteristics and zeta potential measurements indicated that electrostatic interactions and ion-exchange processes drove the adsorption mechanism.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Asokogene Oluwadayo Francis, Muhammad Abbas Ahmad Zaini, Idris Misau Muhammad, Surajudeen Abdulsalam, Usman Aliyu El-Nafaty
Summary: This paper aims to highlight the latest trends in chitosan preparation and modification, as well as the enhancement of its adsorptive properties and future directions. The mechanisms of adsorption by chitosan derivatives and methods for regenerating spent adsorbents are also discussed. The study found that chitosan modified with activated carbon showed better adsorption capacity for heavy metals, while chitosan modified with activated neem leaves showed better adsorption capacity for dyes.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Da Chen, Zhengfeng Xie, Hao Ye, Wei Li, Wei Shi, Yucheng Liu
Summary: Single-use polystyrene poses a significant environmental threat, but using chemical conversion to create carbon material adsorbents offers a potential solution for recycling and recovering dyes from water.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanjun Liu, Junjie Jia, Huifeng Zhang, Shujuan Sun
Summary: Chitosan/bentonite composites (CSBT) were synthesized and used for the immobilization of chromium in the soil. CSBT could reduce the content of exchangeable and oxidizable forms of chromium, while increasing the content of residual form. The addition of 0.2 g.kg(-1) CSBT had the best effect, with the concentration of exchangeable, reducible and oxidizable forms decreased by 46.74%, 8.15%, and 14.46%, respectively. The amino, carboxyl, and hydroxyl groups of CSBT promoted the conversion of available chromium to residual state in soil, and reduced the bioavailability of chromium in soil.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
L. W. Lai, L. P. Teh, S. N. Timmiati, N. H. N. Kamarudin, H. D. Setiabudi
Summary: This study assessed the potential of chitosan/fibrous silica KCC-1 composite for diclofenac adsorption. The results showed that the composite had a high adsorption capacity and removal efficiency, and Langmuir adsorption isotherm and Elovich kinetic model were suitable for describing the adsorption process.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hemant Mittal, Ali Al Alili, Pranay P. Morajkar, Saeed M. Alhassan
Summary: The study synthesized graphene oxide crosslinked nanocomposites hydrogels of chitosan and carboxymethyl cellulose as versatile adsorbents for both cationic and anionic dyes contaminated wastewater. The adsorption process was well explained using pseudo-second-order and Langmuir models, with excellent regeneration capacity demonstrated for continuous cycles of adsorption-desorption. The synthesized CS/CMC-NCH showed great potential for effective treatment of dye-contaminated wastewater.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Faisal Kholiya, Ankit Singh, Amit Gosai, Ramavatar Meena
Summary: Agaraldehyde and chitosan functional beads were prepared as dye adsorbent for removing seven dyes from aqueous solutions, with a focus on amido black dye. The bio-beads showed encouraging adsorption efficiency and followed both Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms, while adhering to pseudo-second-order kinetics for dye removal. This study highlighted the potential of R-A(ald)-CHI as an effective adsorbent for dye removal from wastewater.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aisha A. Alshahrani, Ali Q. Alorabi, M. Shamshi Hassan, Touseef Amna, Mohamed Azizi
Summary: This research utilized camel bones to prepare hydroxyapatite and applied it to the synthesis of a heterostructure coated with chitosan and cerium oxide. The resulting heterostructure demonstrated exceptional adsorption performance and bacteriostatic potential, surpassing that of virgin hydroxyapatite. The study highlights the potential of using waste camel bones to reduce water pollution caused by dye industries.
Article
Polymer Science
Filippo Pinelli, Tommaso Nespoli, Filippo Rossi
Summary: Porous aerogels, formed by freeze-drying precursor hydrogels, are highly studied soft materials with key features like elasticity, swelling behavior, and micro/nanosized pores, suitable for various applications. Recent interest has focused on aerogels combining polymeric structures with graphene, enabling tuning of properties such as toughness and electrical conductivity. Chitosan graphene oxide aerogels were synthesized in this study, chemically characterized and mechanically tested, demonstrating high adsorption capacity for contaminants like anionic dyes.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sharrel Rebello, Sangeeta Sali, M. S. Jisha, R. Reshmy, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, Aravind Madhavan, Parameswaran Binod, Mukesk Kumar Awasthi, Ashok Pandey, Raveendran Sindhu
Summary: This paper discusses the potential of chitosan particles, modified composites, and nanoparticles in remediation of various pollutants. The prospects and relevance of using chitosan in drinking water treatment are also explored. Case studies on the utility of chitosan in soil and wastewater remediation are provided to support its effectiveness.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Giuseppe Falini, Maria Luisa Basile, Sara Gandolfi, Francesca Carella, Guia Guarini, Lorenzo Degli Esposti, Michele Iafisco, Alessio Adamiano
Summary: In this study, the application of synthetic CaPs (CaP-S) and two CaPs extracted from food by-products, namely from bone meal (CaP-BM) and fish bones (CaP-FM), for the removal of a model dye from textile industry wastewaters was investigated. The results showed that CaP-S had the highest adsorption capacity for the dye, followed by CaP-BM and CaP-FM. The efficiency of dye removal was correlated with the specific surface area (SSA) and zeta potential of the adsorbent phase, as well as dye concentration and pH of the wastewaters. It is important to consider the variables of CaPs production process, especially when they are recovered from circular economy sources by thermal treatments of food by-products.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jie Yang, Chenhui Jin, Jian Li, Xiaohui Gao, Yunlong Wang, Jinsheng Wang, Yanguo Teng
Summary: The study investigated the remediation of vanadium-contaminated soil using chitosan cross-linked attapulgite, bentonite, and hydroxyapatite composites. Batch and BCR extraction tests were conducted to evaluate the stabilization effect. The results showed that the composites had excellent remediation effects on vanadium-polluted soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhu-Rui Zhong, Hong-Liu Jiang, Na Shi, Hu-Wei Lv, Zhi-Jie Liu, Fu-An He
Summary: A new T-QT/CS adsorbent was synthesized for the adsorption of cationic and anionic dyes in water. Characterization of T-QT/CS was performed using various techniques, and its adsorption behavior was found to conform to pseudo-second-order kinetic and linear Langmuir isotherm models. The T-QT/CS exhibited good dye-adsorption ability with maximum adsorption capacities of 917.4 mg/g for MB at pH 9 and 349.9 mg/g for OG at pH 2. Thermodynamic experiments showed that the adsorption processes of T-QT/CS were endothermic and spontaneous, and the T-QT/CS demonstrated good reusability.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Roha Riaz, Mubeen Ashraf, Nazim Hussain, Zulqarnain Baqar, Muhammad Bilal, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: Enzymes have replaced traditional industrial catalysts as more efficient and eco-friendly alternatives. Protein engineering and immobilization techniques have been developed to improve enzyme functionality and stability for industrial applications.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Javeria Ayub, Muhammad Usama Saeed, Nazim Hussain, Iqra Zulfiqar, Tahir Mehmood, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal, Muhammad Bilal
Summary: Nanobiocatalysis is a technique that combines biotechnology with nanotechnology to enhance bioprocessing capabilities. Immobilized enzymes improve enzyme activity, stability, and reusability. Recent advancements in nano-biotechnology allow for the incorporation of natural biocatalysts into nanostructures that provide additional properties. The use of nanomaterials as carriers for enzymes has led to the development of stable and active nanobiocatalysts.
TOPICS IN CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marise Silva de Carvalho, Luiz Henrique Sales de Menezes, Adriana Bispo Pimentel, Floriatan Santos Costa, Polyane Cabral Oliveira, Marta Maria Oliveira dos Santos, Iasnaia Maria de Carvalho Tavares, Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Bilal, Joao Carlos Teixeira Dias, Julieta Rangel de Oliveira, Marcelo Franco
Summary: In this study, a comprehensive investigation was conducted on the production of xylanase by solid-state fermentation using Aspergillus oryzae ATCC 10124. Enzyme production was optimized through statistical designs for both the mixture of waste residues and fermentation parameters. The optimized process resulted in a significant increase (up to 165%) in enzymatic activity. The xylanase produced in this fermentation process exhibited alkaline characteristics and high thermal stability. Moreover, the multienzyme extract obtained directly from the fermentation process showed efficient saccharification capabilities without the need for enzyme purification.
WASTE AND BIOMASS VALORIZATION
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Arjumand Riaz, Umme Kalsoom, Haq Nawaz Bhatti, Teofil Jesionowski, Muhammad Bilal
Summary: Dye-contaminated toxic waste is a significant environmental problem, but peroxidase from lemon peels has been found to efficiently degrade dyes. In this study, the enzyme successfully degraded two dyes with environmental and cost advantages.
BIOPROCESS AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fayomi David Ayodeji, Basil Shava, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal, Syed Salman Ashraf, Jiandong Cui, Marcelo Franco, Muhammad Bilal
Summary: Laccases are versatile enzymes that can efficiently oxidize a wide range of substrates by utilizing molecular oxygen. They have gained significant interest in the biotechnological community due to their environmentally friendly nature and potential applications in various industries. Despite the increasing use of immobilized laccases, their practical large-scale production is still hampered by cost-benefit analysis. However, laccases have great potential in enzymatic bioremediation processes such as wastewater treatment.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Namra Ahmad, Shakira Aslam, Nazim Hussain, Muhammad Bilal, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: Lignin can replace fossil fuels and be degraded into organic compounds that can be converted into biopolymers and other high-value goods. Understanding the mechanisms of lignin degradation by microbial communities, strains, and enzymes can enhance our understanding of aromatic metabolism.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Veer Singh, Jyoti Singh, Nidhi Singh, Sachchida Nand Rai, Manoj Kumar Verma, Manisha Verma, Vishal Singh, Mahesh Sanjay Chivate, Muhammad Bilal, Vishal Mishra
Summary: In this study, the removal of Cd (II), Pb (II), and Cr (VI) at a concentration of 50 mg/L was investigated using Microbacterium paraoxydans strain VSVM IIT(BHU). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and energy dispersive X-ray confirmed the binding of heavy metals on the bacterial cell surface, as well as the reduction of Cr (VI) to Cr (III). The dynamics of heavy metal removal were determined to be a combination of diffusion and transfer control based on the dimensionless values of N-k (9.49 x 10(-3), 9.92 x 10(-3), and 1.23 x 10(-2) for Cr (VI), Cd (II), and Pb (II) ions, respectively). The isolated bacterial strain showed a high removal efficiency for heavy metal ions, with maximum values of 91.62% for Cr (VI), 89.29% for Pb (II), and 83.29% for Cd (II) at 50 mg/L.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Tehreem Mahmood, Nazim Hussain, Areej Shahbaz, Sikandar Mulla, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal, Muhammad Bilal
Summary: The worldwide depletion of fossil fuel reserves and the associated environmental and health risks are discussed in this study. The need for alternative renewable energy sources, with a focus on algae-based biofuels, is emphasized. Different cultivation systems for algae and various factors affecting biomass yield and biofuel production are outlined. The economic benefits of algae-based biofuels are highlighted.
BIOPROCESS AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Umme Kalsoom, Haq Nawaz Bhatti, Kiran Aftab, Faiza Amin, Teofil Jesionowski, Muhammad Bilal
Summary: This study investigated the potential of Brassica oleracea peroxidase in degrading reactive textile dyes Remazol Turquoise Blue 133 G and Drim Red CL4BN. The results showed that optimal conditions for enzymatic decolorization of these dyes were achieved with specific pH, temperature, enzyme activity, hydrogen peroxide concentration, and dye concentration. The findings suggest that Brassica oleracea peroxidase has the potential to efficiently remediate dye pollutants and dye-based industrial effluents in a green technology theme.
BIOPROCESS AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Bilal, Ehsan Ullah Rashid, Jakub Zdarta, Teofil Jesionowski
Summary: Graphene and graphene-based nanostructured materials have attracted great interest in diverse fields due to their extensive surface area and unique physicochemical attributes. They have been utilized in energy storage, catalysis, environmental sensing, and remediation. Functionalization of graphene nanostructures enables the immobilization of biological molecules and enzymes, leading to enhanced performance. Graphene-based nanomaterials also show promise as support matrices for multifunctional nanobiocatalytic systems in various biotechnological applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anil Kumar Singh, Muhammad Bilal, Teofil Jesionowski, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have persistent negative effects on the environment and public health, and there is currently no approved paradigm for integrating EDC-related risks on a global scale. To better understand and predict the consequences of EDCs, a computational framework was used to assess the toxic risks and hazards of seven EDCs. The findings revealed severe toxicological risks posed by EDCs and suggested the potential use of enzymes for green sustainable degradation to mitigate these risks.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jakub Zdarta, Filip Ciesielczyk, Muhammad Bilal, Katarzyna Jankowska, Karolina Bachosz, Oliwia Degorska, Agnieszka Rybarczyk, Teofil Jesionowski, Anne S. Meyer
Summary: Synthetic hormones are dangerous pollutants that pose risks to the reproductive health of both ecosystems and humans through water, including drinking water. Traditional wastewater treatment methods are not efficient enough. In this study, a new biosystem made of CaSiO3 and laccase was designed and fabricated, and its application for the removal of the synthetic estrogen 17 alpha-ethynylestradiol (EE2) from aqueous systems was demonstrated. The biosystem achieved 100% removal efficiency and showed synergistic degradation through simultaneous adsorption and biocatalytic conversion, with enzymatic conversion dominating.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Peikun Li, Jiahui Jia, Zixin Geng, Saizhao Pang, Ruirui Wang, Muhammad Bilal, Hongjie Bian, Jiandong Cui, Shiru Jia
Summary: The glutamate oxidase (GLOX) and horseradish peroxidase (HRP) hybrid nanoflowers (GLOX&HRP-HNFs) were successfully prepared for the detection of glutamic acid (Glu). The GLOX&HRP-HNFs exhibited higher storage stability and resistance to organic solvents than free GLOX and HRP. Additionally, it showed a good linear range and a low limit of detection for glutamate.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonghong Han, Juan Tao, Adnan Khan, Afrasiab Khan, Nisar Ali, Sumeet Malik, Chunhao Yu, Yong Yang, Teofil Jesionowski, Muhammad Bilal
Summary: Mercury emissions from the industrial sector are a significant concern due to their toxic health effects. Researchers have developed a method using sorption process to remove mercury from wastewater. Nickel-sulfide nanoparticles incorporated in chitosan microspheres have shown promising results for the removal of toxic mercury ions in wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hua-Jie Wang, Gang-Gang Yang, Jia-Min Zhang, Shu-Mei Li, Muhammad Bilal
Summary: This study demonstrated that coating polyimide-encapsulated platinum electrodes with nano-hydroxyapatite could improve their biocompatibility by preventing thermal injury and diffusion of heavy metal ions.
JOURNAL OF NANOSTRUCTURE IN CHEMISTRY
(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)