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Polymer Science
Kai Jiang, Jiang Li, Margaret Brennan, Charles Brennan, Haiyan Chen, Yuyue Qin, Mingwei Yuan
Summary: A novel pH-sensitive smart film based on purple garlic peel extract and TiO2 nanoparticles was developed to monitor the freshness of beef. The film exhibited good mechanical properties and color changes in different pH environments. The film's color change was highly consistent with the freshness of the beef, making it a reliable indicator for freshness monitoring.
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Food Science & Technology
Mahdi Ghorbani, Elahe Divsalar, Rahim Molaei, Parya Ezati, Mehran Moradi, Hossein Tajik, Mohammad Abbaszadeh
Summary: This study demonstrates the efficient utilization of anthocyanins extracted from Malva Sylvestris in smart food packaging. The incorporation of anthocyanins into polylactic acid has led to the development of a novel intelligent freshness indicator capable of differentiating between fresh, medium fresh, and spoiled proteinous foods. The indicator's ability to accurately respond to the spoilage of various foods is crucial for commercialization in the industry.
INNOVATIVE FOOD SCIENCE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
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Chemistry, Analytical
M. R. Franco, L. R. da Cunha, R. F. Bianchi
Summary: This study presents an innovative solution for real-time food freshness discrimination using a two-faced Janus color-indicator label, which demonstrates a short response time, great color stability, and provides interactive information to consumers through simple images. This is the first time that the Janus (or Emoji) principle is designed for tracking food quality and allowing consumers easy access to information on food freshness.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Krishna Kamal Hazarika, Achyut Konwar, Alimpia Borah, Ananya Saikia, Pankaj Barman, Swapnali Hazarika
Summary: This work describes the development of a biodegradable bag with freshness detection property for packaging fish and meat. The bag is made from a nanocomposite film prepared using cellulose nanofibers and cellulose acetate. Anthocyanin, extracted from a dye bearing plant, is incorporated into the film to enable ammonia detection. The film exhibits good tensile strength and thermal stability, making it suitable for packaging applications.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Fansen Zeng, Yanqi Ye, Jingna Liu, Peng Fei
Summary: The project aims to develop an environmentally friendly pH-sensitive intelligent food packaging film for monitoring meat freshness. Anthocyanin-rich extract from black rice was added to a composite film to improve mechanical properties and enable color change as an indicator of meat spoilage. This film can be used in real-time to monitor meat freshness.
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Food Science & Technology
Dawei Yun, Chenchen Li, Zeyu Wang, Fengfeng Xu, Dan Chen, Jun Liu
Summary: Freshness indicating labels were prepared using passion fruit peel powder rich in dietary fibers and anthocyanins, and the hydrophobicity of the labels was increased by treatment with stearic acid ethanol solution. The stearic acid treatment effectively reduced moisture content, hydrophilicity, water vapor permeability, and water uptake ability of the labels, while improving tensile strength and thermal stability. The pH-dependent color change ability of the labels was well maintained. This study provides a new and facile way to prepare freshness indicating labels.
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Food Science & Technology
Hadi Almasi, Samira Forghani, Mehran Moradi
Summary: Consumers' demand for information on food quality during storage and transportation has led to the development of new and innovative systems, such as food intelligent packaging, which can monitor changes in the food pack and inform users about its quality. Food freshness indicators (FFI) are a cost-effective approach to real-time detection and monitoring of food freshness and spoilage, providing information to consumers. The choice of halochromic colorants and polymers used in FFI, as well as the method of preparation, can directly affect its performance. This paper reviews recent advancements in the use of natural colorants and innovative preparation methods for FFI.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Li Gao, Panpan Liu, Linlin Liu, Shitian Li, Yinghu Zhao, Jun Xie, Hongyu Xu
Summary: In this study, a pH sensing film was prepared using a mixture of anthocyanins and betacyanins, which showed a significant correlation with pork spoilage. The film with a volume ratio of 3:1 exhibited the most significant color change.
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tilak Gasti, Shruti Dixit, Oshin J. D'souza, Vishram D. Hiremani, Shyam Kumar Vootla, Saraswati P. Masti, Ravindra B. Chougale, Ravindra B. Malabadi
Summary: The study aimed to prepare CMPR smart films based on CS/MC matrix and PR anthocyanin, showing excellent physical properties and antibacterial activity, which can be used for the preservation of marine products.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xinyue Zhang, Wenjie Zou, Minquan Xia, Qi Zeng, Zhaoxia Cai
Summary: Protein-polysaccharide nanocomplexes system can improve the stability of ACNs, making them a potential pH indicator. The intelligent colorimetric film designed in this study for monitoring pork freshness showed good barrier performance and visible color response, indicating its potential for real-time monitoring of meat products freshness.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qiankun Wang, Yidong Jiang, Wenzhang Chen, David Julian McClements, Cuicui Ma, Xuebo Liu, Fuguo Liu
Summary: In this study, environmentally friendly pH-sensitive packaging materials were developed using an agricultural waste product, purple corncob extract (PCCE), as a raw material. Lignin-containing cellulose nanocrystals (LCNC) were added to improve the film's properties, while the presence of anthocyanins in the PCCE provided pH sensitivity for monitoring changes in food freshness.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Meiyu Chen, Tianyi Yan, Jiayin Huang, Yaqi Zhou, Yaqin Hu
Summary: In this study, halochromic smart films were developed to monitor the freshness of hairtail and shrimp in real-time, showing significant color changes and improved properties. The smart films could rapidly detect ammonia and acidic/alkaline environments through color changes, facilitating real-time freshness monitoring of seafood products.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiaodong Zhai, Yue Sun, Shaoyi Cen, Xinyu Wang, Junjun Zhang, Zhikun Yang, Yanxiao Li, Xin Wang, Chenguang Zhou, Muhammad Arslan, Zhihua Li, Jiyong Shi, Xiaowei Huang, Xiaobo Zou, Yunyun Gong, Melvin Holmes, Megan Povey
Summary: Anthocyanins-based colorimetric gas sensors were developed for monitoring meat and fish freshness. The sensors were protected from leaching by embedding anthocyanins in a hydrogel-in-oleogel bigel. The composite film made with PVDF and bigel showed good stability in water and exhibited sensitivity to volatile amines generated from beef and salmon.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hejun Wu, Chun Jiao, Shasha Li, Qingye Li, Zhiqing Zhang, Man Zhou, Xiangyang Yuan
Summary: This study developed a novel pH-sensing biopolymer film based on red cabbage puree and polyvinyl alcohol for monitoring fish freshness at 25 degrees C. The film showed visible color changes within a pH range of 2-12 and could potentially be used for monitoring fish freshness.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Josemar Goncalves de Oliveira Filho, Mirella Romanelli Vicente Bertolo, Murilo Alison Vigilato Rodrigues, Guilherme da Cruz Silva, Giovana Maria Navarro de Mendonca, Stanislau Bogusz Junior, Marcos David Ferreira, Mariana Buranelo Egea
Summary: Betalains are natural water-soluble pigments found in plants and mushrooms, with diverse bioactivities such as antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. They can be used to develop smart, active, and bioactive edible and biodegradable packaging for foods, improving shelf life and freshness indicators in food packaging.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Luan Gustavo Santos, Gisele Fernanda Alves Silva, Bruno Marques Gomes, Vilasia Guimaraes Martins
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of purple onion peel extract (POPE) on the physical, mechanical, barrier, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties of alginate-based films, showing that these films are a promising material for active packaging in food preservation and extending shelf life.
BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gisele Fernanda Alves-Silva, Luan Gustavo Santos, Vilasia Guimaraes Martins, William Renzo Cortez-Vega
Summary: The incorporation of clove essential oil and montmorillonite with active cassava starch films can develop bioplastics with antioxidant and antimicrobial effects, extending the shelf life of food, and also providing protection for the quality of fresh strawberries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Luan Gustavo Santos, Vilasia Guimaraes Martins
Summary: This study evaluated the influence of bio-based solvents on the extraction of compounds from purple onion peel and the effects of storage temperature on the degradation of anthocyanins and color stability. The results showed that the extract obtained with 60% ethanol had higher antioxidant and antibacterial activity, making it suitable for various industries.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gisele Fernanda Alves-Silva, Viviane Patricia Romani, Vilasia Guimaraes Martins
Summary: This study successfully used jatoba pulp to produce biodegradable and active films for food packaging, which showed excellent mechanical and barrier properties and could degrade rapidly in seawater, soil, and beach sand.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Luan G. Santos, Vilasia G. Martins
Summary: Optimizing the time, temperature and power of ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) was carried out to extract phytochemicals from Clitoria ternatea. The optimized conditions (45 °C, 30 min and 350 W) resulted in high contents of total phenolic compounds (27.42 mg GAE g(-1)), flavonoids (7.24 mg QE g(-1)) and anthocyanins (343.18 mg CGE 100 g(-1)). The UAE extract showed superior antioxidant and antibacterial activity compared to conventional extraction techniques.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH ON MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Gisele Fernanda Alves-Silva, Luan Gustavo Santos, Viviane Patricia Romani, Vilasia Guimaraes Martins
Summary: This study aimed to produce and characterize biodegradable films of sodium alginate incorporated with macauba pulp extract (MPE) and evaluate their effects as active sachets containing olive oil. The incorporation of MPE modified the mechanical, solubility, color, and barrier properties of alginate films. The film incorporated with 10% of extract (MP10) showed superior packaging properties compared to the others and was able to maintain the quality parameters of olive oil within the limits established by current legislation.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Gisele Fernanda Alves-Silva, Viviane Patricia Romani, Vilasia Guimaraes Martins
Summary: This study produced active and biodegradable films using pequi mesocarp as a polymer matrix and evaluated the influence of crosslinking agents (calcium chloride and citric acid) on the film's properties. The addition of crosslinking agents reduced solubility and increased elongation of the films, while enhancing antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. Citric acid was found to be the most effective agent in modifying the properties of the films.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cinthia Aparecida de Andrade Silva, Pedro Garcia Pereira da Silva, Gisele Fernanda Alves da Silva, Dabila Pereira Dantas, Rodrigo Simoes Ribeiro Leite, Gustavo Graciano Fonseca
SN APPLIED SCIENCES
(2020)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Raquel Costa Chevalier, Gisele Fernanda Alves da Silva, Denize Marques da Silva, Sandriane Pizato, William Renzo Cortez-Vega
JOURNAL OF BIOENERGY AND FOOD SCIENCE
(2016)
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)