Review
Food Science & Technology
Atefeh Karimidastjerd, Zehra Gulsunoglu-Konuskan
Summary: Bioactive peptides derived from bovine milk proteins, such as caseinomacropeptide (CMP), have diverse functional properties and potential applications in the food industry. However, current methods for isolating and purifying CMP are not cost-effective, highlighting the need for further research on effective factors.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Lian-Han Pan, Qiang-Min Peng, Wen-Jing Li, Cheng-Hai Yan, Zong-Nan Li, Shuai You, Guo-Ping Kang, Jun Wang
Summary: The release of antioxidant peptides from defatted mulberry seed protein has been achieved using a continuous-flow microreactor, resulting in peptides with strong scavenging activities and potential for further development.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Christina L. Burnett, Wilma F. Bergfeld, Donald V. Belsito, David E. Cohen, Curtis D. Klaassen, Allan E. Rettie, David Ross, Thomas J. Slaga, Paul W. Snyder, Susan Tilton, Monice Fiume, Bart Heldreth
Summary: The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety reviewed and reaffirmed the safety of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal for topical application to humans, considering updated information on product types, frequency and concentrations of use.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Long-Teng Hu, Elnur Elam, Zhi-Jing Ni, Yi Shen, Bing Xia, Kiran Thakur, Li Jiang, Jian-Guo Zhang, Zhao-Jun Wei
Summary: Researchers have studied the flavor properties of Maillard peptides in food processing and found that seasoning salts made with specific Maillard products have better physicochemical properties and can replace part of NaCl to develop new low sodium seasoning salts.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaoying Zhang, Hengjun Du, Zheng Xu, Ying Wang, Xiaojing Guo, Hang Xiao, Yang Li
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different hydrolysis times on the structure, interface and sensory properties, and biological activity of soybean meal peptides. The results showed that hydrolysis time is an important factor that influences the peptide sequence and properties, resulting in different antioxidant and ACE inhibitory activities.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hongjiao Zhang, Huizhen Li, Vasudeva Reddy Netala, Tianyu Hou, Zhijun Zhang
Summary: The new feasible complex enzyme-ultrasonic synergy extraction (CEUE) was optimized by response surface methodology for extracting Perilla seed meal polysaccharides. The study determined the physicochemical and antioxidant activities properties of Perilla polysaccharides. The results indicated that the effects of compound enzyme dosage and extraction temperature on CEUE yield were more significant.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Na Thi Ty Ngo, Tharindu R. L. Senadheera, Fereidoon Shahidi
Summary: This study investigated the protein hydrolysates from sophia and camelina and found that they exhibited high antioxidant activity and released potential DPP IV and ACE inhibitory peptides. The integrated analysis using in vitro and in silico methods suggested that these hydrolysates could be promising candidates for functional foods, nutraceuticals, and natural therapeutics.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zi-Qian Zha, Shuai You, Yang-Hao Hu, Fang Zhang, Yi-Wen Chen, Jun Wang
Summary: N-glycosylation can alter the properties of enzymes, such as increasing thermostability and catalytic efficiency. This study focused on the modification and utilization of GH16 family glucanases, showing that N-glycosylation can enhance their stability and efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu-Shi Shen, Xing Zhou, Shuai You, Lu-Chan Gong, Jun Wang, Tao Chen, Wei-Guo Zhao, Xiao-Hui Yao, Dong-Yang Zhang
Summary: Inspired by the structure of natural wood, a cellulose-based bionic microfluidic biocatalytic reactor was developed for the continuous fluid catalytic conversion of polydatin to resveratrol. The reactor, with vertically aligned channels and a porous inner wall, showed high catalytic activity (98.69% treatment efficiency) and excellent stability (maintain a conversion rate of more than 90% within 15 days) due to the unidirectionally aligned channels and porous inner wall. The reactor has great potential for simplifying industrial production and has broad application prospects for catalytic reactions.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Shuai You, Lin-Lin Zhu, Shu-Meng Zhang, Richard-Ansah Herman, Yang Li, Li-Tian Geng, Huan Chen, Fu-An Wu, Jun Wang
Summary: In this study, a mutant of GH78 family RhaB1, RhaB1-ΔN, was obtained by deleting the domain N, which exhibited improved thermostability and catalytic activity. Using RhaB1-ΔN as a whole-cell catalyst, the conversion of isoquercitrin reached 96.6% within 1.5 hours, 8.5 hours less than that for free RhaB1. The combined strategies of enzyme modification and whole-cell catalyst enabled more recyclable and efficient isoquercitrin production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shuai You, Haipeng Zeng, Yuhang Liu, Bing Han, Min Li, Lin Li, Xin Zheng, Rui Guo, Long Luo, Zhe Li, Chi Zhang, Ranran Liu, Yang Zhao, Shujing Zhang, Qi Peng, Ti Wang, Qi Chen, Felix T. Eickemeyer, Brian Carlsen, Shaik M. Zakeeruddin, Liqiang Mai, Yaoguang Rong, Michael Gratzel, Xiong Li
Summary: High-quality perovskite light harvesters and robust organic hole extraction layers are necessary for high-performing perovskite solar cells (PSCs). The introduction of a phosphonic acid-functionalized fullerene derivative as a grain boundary modulator in mixed-cation perovskites enhances the film's tolerance against illumination, heat, and moisture. Additionally, a redox-active radical polymer, poly(oxoammonium salt), effectively p-dopes the hole-transporting material and reduces lithium ion diffusion. PSCs with power conversion efficiencies of 23.5% for 1-square-centimeter mixed-cation-anion PSCs and 21.4% for 17.1-square-centimeter minimodules were achieved, with a 95.5% retention of initial efficiencies after 3265 hours of continuous 1-sun illumination at 70±5℃.
Review
Polymer Science
Richard Ansah Herman, Xuan Zhu, Ellen Ayepa, Shuai You, Jun Wang
Summary: The use of biochemical enzymes in polymer science is crucial for maintaining their catalytic activity. The one-step synthesis of polymers with highly sequence-controlled enzymes is a strategy to enhance their catalytic activity and stability in sustainable materials. Various techniques such as enzyme-catalyzed chain growth polymerization and protein-polymer complexation can be used to develop formulations that ensure enzyme stability during complex material processes. The green synthesis of enzyme-catalyzed materials has attracted significant interest due to economic and environmental advantages. This review analyzes strategies and material technologies used in multi-enzyme cascade platforms for engineering polymer materials, providing an update on the trends and gaps in one-step synthesis of materials using catalytic enzymes.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Can-Yang Shi, Yu-Fan Zhan, Yang Liu, Zhan-Peng Zhang, Xiang-Yu Shen, Cheng-Kun Wu, Zhi-Yuan Bai, Zhi-Ang Zhang, Jun Wang
Summary: Xylooligosaccharides have gained attention as a valuable non-renewable resource due to resource shortage. This study synthesized XYL-polymer conjugates by grafting alkyl chain-containing monomers onto xylanase, improving stability and catalytic efficiency. XYL-pBMA showed the highest relative activity, retaining 67.61% after heat treatment, and had 1.3 times the catalytic efficiency of free xylanase. XYL-pBMA also retained over 60% residual activity after multiple reuses and efficiently hydrolyzed the mulberry branch into oligosaccharides.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jin-Zheng Wang, Cheng-Kun Wu, Xin-Ying Wang, Yuan-Zhi Xu, Richard Ansah Herman, Sheng Sheng, Shuai You, Jun Wang, Fu-An Wu
Summary: Edible insects are a valuable resource due to their rich oil and protein content, and their sustainable development is crucial in the face of increasing scarcity of resources. To address the challenges in extracting both oil and protein simultaneously from edible insects, a novel enzyme-assisted aqueous extraction technique, CNPs@Cu-Trypsin-assisted aqueous extraction, was proposed. This technique significantly improved hydrolysis activity and the formation of hydrophilic microenvironment, leading to a high oil extraction ratio of 93% for silkworm pupae. Moreover, the quality of the extracted oil and the biological activity of the protein hydrolysate were also improved. This strategy offers a green and sustainable approach to explore edible insect oil and protein without the use of organic solvents.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Richard Ansah Herman, Ellen Ayepa, Wen-Xin Zhang, Zong-Nan Li, Xuan Zhu, Michael Ackah, Shuang-Shuang Yuan, Shuai You, Jun Wang
Summary: The increasing preference for using microbial aspartic proteases in industries is due to their excellent catalytic function and substrate selectivity. However, these properties are a result of structural changes and various other characteristics. Molecular tools, functional genomics, and genome editing technologies have been utilized to improve the efficiency and stability of these proteases. Manipulating their structure and expression systems can potentially produce enzymes with enhanced selectivity and catalytic functions.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yi-Tong Li, Ting Huang, Jin-Zheng Wang, Cheng-Hai Yan, Lu-Chan Gong, Fu-An Wu, Jun Wang
Summary: By utilizing direct hydrolysis of the rhamnose bond and whole-cell catalyzed conversion, combined with an aqueous two-phase system and semi-preparative HPLC separation and purification, high-purity C3G was rapidly prepared, providing a novel strategy for efficient biomanufacturing.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yi-Jiangcheng Li, Tian-Le Hong, Hong-Chao Chen, Feng-Ming Gu, Zhi-Xiang Liu, Shuai You, Fu-An Wu, Sheng Sheng, Jun Wang
Summary: Meteorus pulchricornis is a parasitic wasp that preys on various lepidopteran pests. The use of broad-spectrum insecticides poses a serious threat to the olfactory recognition of nontarget insects like parasitoid wasps. In this study, the researchers discovered that the MpulOBP6 protein exhibited strong binding affinity to three insecticides, and the hydrophobic interaction was the primary driving force in the formation and stabilization of MpulOBP6-insecticide complexes. The findings have significant implications for understanding the impact of insecticide use on the olfactory recognition of nontarget insects in agricultural production.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhi-Yuan Bai, Shuai You, Fang Zhang, Zhi-Wei Dong, Yi-Fan Zhao, Hong-Jian Wen, Jun Wang
Summary: The study modified xylanase through rational design and used it with cellulase to synergistically degrade mulberry branches pretreated with seawater. The mutant S21Y/N318W showed improved thermostability and specific activity. Under the condition of seawater immersion pre-treatment, the highest yield of fermentable sugar and degree of synergy were achieved. This study provides an efficient method of biomass saccharification for biofuel production.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shuai You, Felix T. Eickemeyer, Jing Gao, Jun-Ho Yum, Xin Zheng, Dan Ren, Meng Xia, Rui Guo, Yaoguang Rong, Shaik M. Zakeeruddin, Kevin Sivula, Jiang Tang, Zhongjin Shen, Xiong Li, Michael Gratzel
Summary: Interface engineering is crucial for high performance in perovskite solar cells. Researchers have designed an interlayer that can both passivate defects and improve energy level alignment between the perovskite and hole transport material. By using a bifunctional molecule CBz-PAI, solar cells incorporating it demonstrate a stabilized power conversion efficiency of 24.7% and a high durability under rigorous testing conditions.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Long Luo, Haipeng Zeng, Zaiwei Wang, Min Li, Shuai You, Bin Chen, Aidan Maxwell, Qinyou An, Lianmeng Cui, Deying Luo, Juntao Hu, Shangzhi Li, Xueqing Cai, Weixi Li, Lin Li, Rui Guo, Rong Huang, Wenxi Liang, Zheng-Hong Lu, Liqiang Mai, Yaoguang Rong, Edward H. Sargent, Xiong Li
Summary: Researchers improve the stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells by introducing a cross-linked polymer between the 2D and 3D perovskite layers, which inhibits ion diffusion.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Cheng-Kun Wu, Yuan-Zhi Xu, Zhi-Yuan Bai, Can-Yang Shi, Jin-Zheng Wang, Cheng-Hai Yan, Lu-Chan Gong, Shuai You, Jun Wang
Summary: A novel approach using sequential simulated moving bed (SSMB) chromatography column was developed to extract and purify tri-alpha-linolenin from silkworm pupae oil. The SSMB approach resulted in significantly increased purity and yield of tri-alpha-linolenin compared to conventional extraction methods, with a 26.7-fold increase in yield and a 2-fold reduction in solvent usage.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lei Zhang, Minglu Hao, Liang Yao, Cheng Xing, Qingmei Wen, Zhining Zhang, Jingmou Yu, Jun Wang, Dongming Xing, Tao Zheng, P. Chen
Summary: This study used silk sericin to encapsulate anthocyanins, improving their stability and bioactivity, and investigated the interaction between silk sericin and anthocyanins through experimental and computational methods. The hydrogel formulation of silk sericin showed higher encapsulation efficiency and stability under different conditions. The encapsulated anthocyanins exhibited enhanced bioactivity, particularly in scavenging reactive oxygen species. This study highlights the potential of using two bioactive components from the same source to enhance stability and regulate bioactivity in tissue engineering applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
M. Graca Dias, Elsa Vasco, Francisco Ravasco, Lufsa Oliveira
Summary: This study estimated the vitamin D intake of "adults" and "elderly" populations in Portugal using the TDS methodology. The results showed that the majority of people had inadequate vitamin D intake, well below the Dietary Reference Values.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yanan Wang, Jiachen Shi, Yong-Jiang Xu, Chin-Ping Tan, Yuanfa Liu
Summary: This study investigates the variations in lipid digestion profiles among individuals of different ages using in vitro digestion models. The findings suggest that adults have a more comprehensive lipid digestion compared to infants, and infants tend to release shorter chain length and more saturated free fatty acids during digestion. Additionally, the particle sizes in the stomach of the elderly were consistently larger. This study enhances our understanding of how lipids with different degrees of unsaturation undergo digestion in diverse age groups.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hyunjong Yu, Huisu Kim, Pahn-Shick Chang
Summary: Chitosan-pectin emulsion-filled hydrogel (EFH) was developed to enhance the bioaccessibility of lipophilic bioactive compounds through intestinal delivery. The EFH, prepared without crosslinking agents, demonstrated improved mechanical strength and compactness with higher pectin concentration. It retained the emulsion at pH 2.0 and released it at pH 7.4, resulting in enhanced release of free fatty acids and improved bioaccessibility of curcumin.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tongze Zhang, Siqi Hong, Jia-Rong Zhang, Pin-He Liu, Siyi Li, Zixian Wen, Jianwei Xiao, Guirong Zhang, Olivier Habimana, Nagendra P. Shah, Zhongquan Sui, Harold Corke
Summary: Lactic acid fermentation significantly affects the morphology and physicochemical properties of proso millet starch, including the formation of surface indentations and small pores, decrease in gelatinization temperatures, and changes in hardness and adhesiveness.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Liqin Kong, Feng Hong, Peng Luan, Yiping Chen, Yaoze Feng, Ming Zhu
Summary: This study presents a novel impedance biosensor using composite nanomaterials and T1R1 as a signal probe, which can competitively and ultra-sensitively detect umami intensity. The biosensor exhibits exceptional analytical performance and is suitable for food flavor evaluation.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kunying Lv, Yixin Yang, Qilong Li, Ran Chen, Liang Deng, Yiwei Zhang, Ning Jiang
Summary: Horse's milk, with its high nutritional value and low allergenic proteins, could be a substitute for cow's milk in infant consumption. A proteomic method was used to identify and compare milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and whey proteins from different horse breeds. The study found differences in protein composition and functionality, which could support the development of formulas more suitable for human infants.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Enrique Jacobo Diaz-Montana, Helene Brignot, Ramon Aparicio-Ruiz, Thierry Thomas- Danguin, Maria Teresa Morales
Summary: Sensory perception of virgin olive oil is influenced by phenols and volatiles, which are affected by the composition of the oil and biological factors. This study investigated the effect of saliva and phenols on the release of volatiles, and found that the presence of phenols decreased the release of saturated volatiles.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wei Zhou, Rui Zhang, Zhen Cai, Fangfang Wu, Yong Hu, Chao Huang, Kun Hu, Yun Chen
Summary: Environmentally friendly and outstanding pH-responsive cationic starch nanoparticles (CSNP) were prepared from pH-sensitive starch. CSNP exhibited nanosize and regular sphere, highly free-flowing molecular chains, and demonstrated excellent pH responsiveness through multiple emulsion/demulsification transitions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Andrea Koo, Vinayak Ghate, Weibiao Zhou
Summary: This study suggests that direct seeding may negatively affect the nutritional quality of crops, causing a decrease in ascorbic acid, vitamin K, and total glucosinolate content.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tonghao Du, Yazhou Xu, Xiaoyan Xu, Shijin Xiong, Linli Zhang, Biao Dong, Jinqing Huang, Tao Huang, Muyan Xiao, Tao Xiong, Mingyong Xie
Summary: This study successfully improved the ACE inhibitory activity of black sesame seeds by fermenting them with Lactobacillus Plantarum NCU116 and hydrolyzing them using acid protease. The RF-PSO model was used to predict the ACE inhibitory activity during the hydrolysis process. Eight peptides with ACE inhibitory activity were identified from fermented black sesame seed hydrolysates after separation and screening.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yao Liu, Songyi Lin, Kexin Liu, Shan Wang, Qiaozhen Liu, Na Sun
Summary: This study analyzed the structural changes of shrimp proteins during digestion, predicted the immunodominant epitopes, and validated their allergenicity. The results showed that shrimp proteins were degraded into peptides during digestion, but still carried IgE epitopes that trigger allergic reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tiantian Fu, Hongwei Cao, Yu Zhang, Xiao Guan
Summary: This study investigates the impact of milling on the active components in rice, with a focus on the stability and bioaccessibility of phenols, VB1, and alpha-GABA during cooking and digestion. The findings show that milling exacerbates the instability of gamma-GABA during cooking and VB1 during digestion, and it affects the bioaccessibility of these active compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhihao Yang, Yanru Hou, Min Zhang, Puxin Hou, Chang Liu, Lu Dou, Xiaoyu Chen, Lihua Zhao, Lin Su, Ye Jin
Summary: This study investigated the molecular mechanism of feeding regimes on lamb flavor by using TMT labeling combined with MS. The results showed that pasture-fed groups had higher levels of amino acids and volatile flavor substances compared to concentrate-fed groups. Additionally, several differentially abundant proteins associated with lamb flavor were identified.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zixuan Xie, De Zhang, Junyu Zhu, Qianqian Luo, Jun Liu, Jingtao Zhou, Xiaoyong Wang, Yuqiong Chen, Zhi Yu, Dejiang Ni
Summary: This study investigated the acidification of aroma-enhanced black tea during storage. Analysis of non-volatile substances and organic acids using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS and HPLC revealed a decrease in soluble sugars and amino acids, while an increase in organic acids such as oxalic acid, malic acid, and quinic acid. In vitro experiments further demonstrated that the acidification is a result of the decomposition of sugars and amino acids by heating, as well as the oxidation of aromatic aldehydes. Additionally, the study showed that the taste composition of tea infusion is altered, with reduced amino acids, catechins, soluble sugars, and flavonoids. This research provides a theoretical basis for improving the quality of black tea.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lin Wang, Falai Ma, Zihan Li, Yan Zhang
Summary: This study developed time-temperature integrators based on amyloglucosidase@Cu3(PO4)2 nanoflowers for monitoring the freshness of chilled pork. The results showed that the integrators were highly reliable and accurate in predicting the quality of chilled pork.
