Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhiwen Ge, Xuan Bao, Xue Feng, Xintao Yin, Xiaohong Chen, Mingsheng Dong
Summary: This study investigated the effects of high EPS-producing Lactobacillus helveticus on the structure and storage stability of set yoghurts. The results showed that the yoghurt with SKY exhibited less shear thinning and better textural indexes and storage stability. In addition, the study also examined the coacervation of EPS/CAS complex and found that it was influenced by the EPS/CAS mass ratio and pH condition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Haole Qi, Shan Chen, Jiaqi Zhang, Hao Liang
Summary: In this study, SC-stabilized D-limonene nanoemulsions were prepared for the first time using high pressure homogenization technique. The nanoemulsions exhibited the smallest particle size and the highest negative surface potential, and showed high storage and thermal stability. Furthermore, SC encapsulation significantly enhanced the antibacterial activity of D-limonene.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Faezeh Ardestani, Ali Haghighi Asl, Ali Rafe
Summary: The research found that the optimal pH for coacervation between NaCas and HMP is at pH 3.30, where the complex shows the highest turbidity, particle size, and viscosity. The best coacervation condition was achieved at a ratio of 4:1 and a total biopolymer concentration of 0.4% w/v. Increasing the total concentration of biopolymers shifted the NaCas/pectin ratio to higher pH values. The maximum coacervate yield was achieved at 39.8% w/w with a ratio of 4:1 of NaCas/HMP and a total biopolymer concentration of 0.4% w/v.
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Thierry Hellebois, Romain Canuel, Frederic Addiego, Jean-Nicolas Audinot, Claire Gaiani, Alexander S. Shaplov, Christos Soukoulis
Summary: The implementation of cryogels as alternative xero-carriers for embedding labile bioactive compounds including probiotic living cells is becoming more popular. In the present study, milk protein-based cryogels were developed and characterized for their physicochemical, microstructural, and mechanical properties. The cryogels showed varying characteristics depending on the composition of the milk proteins used. The study also demonstrated the successful entrenchment of probiotic cells within the cryogels, highlighting their potential as novel probiotic xero-scaffolds.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sohrab Sharifi, Mahmoud Rezazad-Bari, Mohammad Alizadeh, Hadi Almasi, Saber Amiri
Summary: The study investigated the encapsulation of probiotic bacteria and phytosterols using complex coacervation technique, showing that phytosterols can improve the viability of probiotic bacteria. Freeze-dried microcapsules exhibited better survivability of the probiotic bacteria compared to spray-dried microcapsules.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Iftikhar Ali, Sam Al-Dalali, Jia Hao, Alouk Ikram, Jie Zhang, Duoxia Xu, Yanping Cao
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of sodium caseinate on the thermal stability of Monascus pigments under acidic conditions. The presence of sodium caseinate significantly improved the stability of Monascus pigments in acidic solution and led to the formation of nanoparticle complex.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Caifang Gan, Qian Liu, Ying Zhang, Tianyu Shi, Wen-Sen He, Chengsheng Jia
Summary: By encapsulating phytosterols in NCP-PSs nanoparticles, this study aimed to improve their bioaccessibility. The stable and protective NCP-PSs nanoparticles, formed by the combination of sodium caseinate and pectin, demonstrated enhanced bioaccessibility of phytosterols, providing a promising delivery system for food, nutrition, and pharmaceutical applications.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jiaying Zhang, Guoliang Jia, Zhao Wanbin, Jiang Minghao, Yulong Wei, Jingyi Hao, Xiaolin Liu, Zhilin Gan, Aidong Sun
Summary: Nanocapsules for zeaxanthin encapsulation were developed through complex coacervation of gelatin and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. The optimal G-CMC mass mixing ratio was found to be 9:1 with a pH of 4.50. FTIR analysis confirmed the electrostatic interaction in the formation of G-CMC complex coacervates, while thermal gravimetric analysis showed enhanced thermal stability of zeaxanthin through nanoencapsulation.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mengyang Yang, Jiawei Peng, Ye Zi, Cuiping Shi, Guangyi Kan, Xichang Wang, Jian Zhong
Summary: This study developed a method combining gelatin-SHMP complex coacervation and freeze-drying with the aid of SSOS for the preparation of fish oil-encapsulated powders. The choice of gelatin type and the pH of the solution were critical factors in preparing the complex coacervates. SSOS was found to improve the encapsulation efficiency. The fish oil-encapsulated powders had similar loading capacity but different encapsulation efficiency values, and their digestion and release of free fatty acids depended on the gelatin source. This work provides valuable information for the development of powder foods using gelatin, fish oil, and SSOS.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shengyu Fan, Fang Fang, Ailing Lei, Jiong Zheng, Fusheng Zhang
Summary: The addition of different salt ions affected the physicochemical and rheological properties of the LMP/CAS complex, with Ca2+ resulting in higher particle size and turbidity values, as well as changes in the secondary structure of the proteins in the complex. This study provides valuable information for the application of the LMP/CAS complex in the food industry.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaoqing Xu, Yu Qiao, Qing Peng, Vermont Punongba Dia, Bo Shi
Summary: This study evaluated the probiotic properties of a ropy Latilactobacillus isolated from Chinese northeast sauerkraut and compared the antioxidant and immunoregulatory activities of its heat-killed cells and live strains. The results showed that heat-killed L. plantarum NA exhibited antioxidant and immune-stimulating activities similar to live cells, possibly due to the undamaged overall structure after heating.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ahmed B. Shazly, Mohamed T. Fouad, Mostafa Elaaser, Rehab S. Sayed, Mahmoud Abd El-Aziz
Summary: The use of concentrated coffee extract (CCE) with probiotic bacteria in ice cream production improves the quality and functionality of ice cream. The addition of CCE and probiotic bacteria enhances the antioxidant activity and overall characteristics of ice cream.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qiankun Wang, Wenzhang Chen, Cuicui Ma, Shuai Chen, Xuebo Liu, Fuguo Liu
Summary: Proteins and polysaccharides are commonly used to prepare eco-friendly packaging materials. However, films based on proteins or polysaccharides alone often have poor performance, so combining them is necessary to improve properties. In this study, enzyme technology was used to prepare films with sodium caseinate-carboxymethyl chitosan, incorporating epigallocatechin gallate as bridging molecules and antibacterial agents. The films showed improved mechanical properties, antibacterial activity, and free radical scavenging ability with the increase of epigallocatechin gallate and tyrosinase content. This work provides an efficient enzymatic method to prepare films with good strength and antibacterial properties for improving food storage quality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ahmed Zayed, Mai K. Mansour, Mohamed S. Sedeek, Mohamed H. Habib, Roland Ulber, Mohamed A. Farag
Summary: Bacteria form biofilms through extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) and their production is influenced by various factors. EPS derived from marine and terrestrial bacteria have diverse applications but are not yet commercially implemented.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Min Xu, Jiayi Li, Ying Wang, Jiamin Liu, Ping Liu, Qin Wang, Zhenming Che
Summary: In this study, a complex polymer was prepared using hydrolytic soy protein isolate (HSPI) and sodium alginate (SA), and microencapsulation of sweet orange oil was achieved. The HSPI with a degree of hydrolysis of 2% showed optimal properties.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Oumayma Boukria, Jian Wang, Jasur Safarov, Adem Gharsallaoui, Francoise Leriche, El Mestafa El Hadrami, Abderrahmane Ait-Kaddour
Summary: The study investigated molecular structure modifications of camel milk and cow milk mixtures during coagulation using MIR spectroscopic monitoring and PARAFAC, showing that they can successfully identify changes at the molecular level. The combination of MIR spectroscopy and PARAFAC proved to differentiate between different mixtures of milk during coagulation, showing a strong relationship between casein aggregates formation and MIR spectral data variation through canonical correlation analysis.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Samah Mechmechani, Simon Khelissa, Adem Gharsallaoui, Khaled El Omari, Monzer Hamze, Nour-Eddine Chihib
Summary: Biofilm formation on abiotic surfaces is a public health concern, and there is an urgent need for new eradication methods. Combining multiple methods is an effective approach for biofilm control. Microencapsulated enzymes and essential oils show promise as anti-biofilm agents.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jina Yammine, Adem Gharsallaoui, Alexandre Fadel, Samah Mechmechani, Layal Karam, Ali Ismail, Nour-Eddine Chihib
Summary: Free and nanoencapsulated carvacrol and thymol were found to be effective antimicrobials against Salmonella Enteritidis biofilms on stainless steel. The spherical nanocapsules prepared using the spray-drying technique showed small size and stability, enabling them to disrupt the bacterial membranes and eradicate the biofilms. Furthermore, these antimicrobials showed no toxicity to the environment.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Wei Liao, Adem Gharsallaoui, Emilie Dumas, Abdelhamid Elaissari
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of how different environmental stresses and processing conditions affect the stability of sodium caseinate (CAS)-stabilized emulsions and how to improve their stability. It summarizes the general properties of CAS as an emulsifier and the characterization of CAS-stabilized oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions. The major instability mechanisms in CAS-stabilized emulsions are presented, along with discussions on general factors such as pH, emulsifier concentration, ionic strength, oxidation, and processing conditions that affect the stability of CAS-stabilized O/W emulsions. Methods for evaluating emulsion stability and strategies to improve CAS-based emulsion stability are also described.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wei Liao, Emilie Dumas, Abdelhamid Elaissari, Adem Gharsallaoui
Summary: This study investigated the formation mechanism of multilayer emulsions in oil-in-water systems by using isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) techniques. The results showed that ITC could provide more accurate information about the polymer concentration effect. The titration experiment confirmed that low methoxyl pectin (LMP) mainly bound sodium caseinate (CAS)-coated droplets through electrostatic forces, and stable multilayer emulsions were obtained by titrating CAS-stabilized droplets into LMP.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wei Liao, Abdelhamid Elaissari, Emilie Dumas, Adem Gharsallaoui
Summary: The interactions between sodium caseinate and two natural aldehydes, trans-cinnamaldehyde and citral, were studied. It was found that trans-cinnamaldehyde exhibited better interfacial properties and a stronger quenching effect on sodium caseinate compared to citral. This research provides guidance for utilizing the binding properties of natural aldehydes to enhance the interfacial properties of proteins.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Noushin Eghbal, Christophe Viton, Adem Gharsallaoui
Summary: The increasing demand for prolonging food shelf life and inhibiting food spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms has led to the development of novel biopreservatives and conservation methods. Antimicrobial peptides derived from microorganisms are being considered as a major alternative to chemical preservatives in food products. Nano- or microencapsulation processes can protect these biopreservatives and efficiently prevent microbial contamination and food spoilage. This review focuses on various encapsulation methods for antimicrobial bacteriocins, with emphasis on their applications in dairy, meat products, and fruit juice.
Article
Microbiology
Samah Mechmechani, Adem Gharsallaoui, Layal Karam, Khaled EL Omari, Alexandre Fadel, Monzer Hamze, Nour-Eddine Chihib
Summary: This study examined the efficacy of pepsin and trypsin in degrading P. aeruginosa and E. faecalis biofilms and their synergistic effect with carvacrol. The combination of proteolytic enzymes and carvacrol showed a significant reduction in biofilms, particularly when the enzymes were used sequentially followed by carvacrol.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jina Yammine, Nour-Eddine Chihib, Adem Gharsallaoui, Emilie Dumas, Ali Ismail, Layal Karam
Summary: This article reviews the mechanisms of antimicrobial activities of essential oils (EOs) and their active components on microorganisms in different forms. The research shows that EOs have the potential to be effective alternatives to conventional antimicrobial products, and no microbial resistance has been developed against them. However, there is a lack of comparative studies between the use of whole EOs or their active components alone for antimicrobial treatments.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fatemeh Baghi, Sami Ghnimi, Emilie Dumas, Nour-Eddine Chihib, Adem Gharsallaoui
Summary: This study aimed to improve the physical, mechanical, and biological properties of a monolayer pectin (P) film containing nanoemulsified trans-Cinnamaldehyde (TC) by incorporating it between inner and outer layers of ethylcellulose (EC). The addition of the nanoemulsion increased the opacity of the film, reduced its moisture absorption capacity, and improved its antimicrobial activity. However, the tensile strength and elongation at break of the pectin films decreased after the incorporation of nanoemulsions. Multilayer films (EC/P/EC) showed a higher resistance to breaking and better extensibility compared to monolayer films. The antimicrobial activity of both mono and multilayer films was effective in inhibiting the growth of foodborne bacteria during storage of ground beef patties at 8 degrees C for 10 days. This study suggests that biodegradable antimicrobial multilayer packaging films can be effectively designed and applied in the food packaging industry.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fatemeh Baghi, Sami Ghnimi, Emilie Dumas, Adem Gharsallaoui
Summary: Two plant-based emulsifiers, soybean lecithin and pea protein isolate, were tested for their ability to emulsify and encapsulate trans-cinnamaldehyde (TC) at different pH levels and after drying with different techniques. The spray-dried powders showed higher encapsulation efficiency (EE) than the freeze-dried powders, but the water content of the freeze-dried powders was lower. Powders prepared at pH 3 exhibited better thermal stability. The resulting powders and nanoemulsions demonstrated antimicrobial activity against E. coli and L. innocua, highlighting their potential as natural preservatives in food.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Wafa Medfai, Imen Oueslati, Emilie Dumas, Zina Harzalli, Christophe Viton, Ridha Mhamdi, Adem Gharsallaoui
Summary: This study reports on the encapsulation of lyophilized olive leaf extracts (OLE) using various encapsulating agents and the evaluation of their physicochemical properties, storage behavior, and antimicrobial activities. The results showed that the combination of maltodextrins-pectin and maltodextrins-gum Arabic as encapsulating agents improved the encapsulation efficiency and the product yield, and preserved the antimicrobial activities of OLE during heat treatment and storage.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yousra El Fannassi, Adem Gharsallaoui, Simon Khelissa, Mohamed Amin El Amrani, Isabelle Suisse, Mathieu Sauthier, Charafeddine Jama, Said Boudra, Nour-Eddine Chihib
Summary: This article reviews the microbiological risk associated with abiotic surfaces, emphasizing the impact of pathogenic bacterial biofilms or adherent cells on various sectors worldwide. It suggests the synthesis of stable metal complexes based on terpene ligands as a promising approach to overcome the limitations of using terpenes directly. It also explores the potential of spray drying as a suitable method for encapsulating these complexes to enhance their activity against bacterial biofilms.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Biology
Ichrak Joulak, Samia Azabou, Emilie Dumas, Filomena Freitas, Hamadi Attia, Adem Gharsallaoui
Summary: The current study investigates the spray-drying formation of microencapsulated geraniol powder using the exopolysaccharide EPS-K1B3 produced by Halomonas caseinilytica K1 as the wall material. The antimicrobial activity of the functional emulsions prepared at different pH values was evaluated against Listeria innocua and Escherichia coli. The results show that the microencapsulated geraniol powder exhibited prolonged antimicrobial efficacy, with the highest activity observed at pH 5 against L. innocua. This highlights the importance of pH in the functional properties of geraniol microcapsules.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Salma Guebebia, Adem Gharsallaoui, Emilie Dumas, Fatemeh Baghi, Lazhar Zourgui, Mehrez Romdhane, Geraldine Agusti, Sami Ghnimi
Summary: This study demonstrates the successful extraction and microencapsulation of phenolic compounds from okra leaves, fruits, and seeds using maltodextrin and pectin as encapsulation materials. The encapsulated extracts showed improved stability and retention of active biomolecules. The ethanolic leaf extract had the highest total phenolic content and antioxidant activity, while the encapsulated ethanolic fruit extract exhibited the highest DPPH scavenging activity. Additionally, the ethanolic and aqueous seed microcapsules showed significant antibacterial activity against Brochotrix thermosphacta.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Cristina Potrich, Anna Pedrotti, Cecilia Pederzolli, Lorenzo Lunelli
Summary: This study developed different functional surfaces for capturing exosomes and verified their effectiveness through experiments. Among them, the negatively-charged surface performed the best, capturing a large number of exosomes and successfully analyzing their biomarkers.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Brojendra Nath Saren, Srushti Mahajan, Mayur Aalhate, Rahul Kumar, Essha Chatterjee, Indrani Maji, Ujala Gupta, Santosh Kumar Guru, Pankaj Kumar Singh
Summary: This study developed P-selectin-targeted dasatinib nanoparticles coated with chitosan and fucoidan (DST-CH-FUC-NPs), which showed sustained release, reduced hemolytic potential, increased cytotoxicity and cellular uptake compared to free dasatinib. These nanoparticles also demonstrated enhanced ROS production, mitochondrial membrane potential damage, apoptosis induction, cell migration inhibition, and disruption of lysosomal membrane integrity.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Weiping Deng, Xiaohui Li, Ya Li, Zhongbing Huang, Yulin Wang, Ning Mu, Juan Wang, Tunan Chen, Ximing Pu, Guangfu Yin, Hua Feng
Summary: This study demonstrates the importance of chirality in nerve repair by constructing a GO-phenylalanine derivative hydrogel system. In vivo experiments show that the dextro group significantly improves functional recovery and histological restoration in rat sciatic nerve repair models. The doped GO promotes angiogenesis and myelination. These results suggest that chirality plays a crucial role in promoting nerve regeneration.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Xiaoyan Wang, Jin Gao, Yu Gao, Linlin Zhang, Congchao Xu, Qintong Li, Lin Li, Jianliang Xue
Summary: In this study, a highly effective surfactant producer strain, Bacillus Cereus GX7, was isolated from the oil tank bottom sludge of Shengli Oil Field in China. The biosurfactant produced by GX7 was identified as surfactin, a lipopeptide surfactant, through TLC, FT-IR, and LC-MS/MS analysis. The fermentation process of GX7 was optimized using single-factor experiments, focusing on the composition of fermentation medium and fermentation conditions. Glucose and peptone were found to be the best carbon and nitrogen sources, and the optimum temperature, inoculum amount, pH, rotation speed, and fermentation time for the strain were determined to be 30°C, 1%, 7.5, 150 rpm, and 48 h, respectively. After optimization, the surface tension and emulsification index of the fermentation broth were 26.84 mN/m and 57.84%, respectively. Furthermore, the biosurfactant produced by GX7 demonstrated good stability over a wide range of temperature, pH, and salt concentration.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Rodney Marcelo do Nascimento, Christine Grauby-Heywang, Houssem Kahli, Nesrine Debez, Laure Beven, Ivan Helmuth Bechtold, Touria Cohen Bouhacina
Summary: This article presents a theoretical model based on thermodynamic rules to assess the early stages of bacterial biofilm formation on different material surfaces. By utilizing morphological characteristics of bacteria and Atomic Force Microscopy images, the model generates a dataset of energetically minimized states, which can be correlated with bacterial adhesion states.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Filipa A. L. S. Silva, Licinia Timochenco, Raquel Costa-Almeida, Jose Ramiro Fernandes, Susana G. Santos, Fernao D. Magalhaes, Artur M. Pinto
Summary: The study demonstrates that by photoreducing nanosized graphene oxide using ultraviolet radiation, nanometric particles with high light-to-heat conversion efficiency and water stability can be obtained. These nanomaterials exhibit high absorption in the near-infrared region and show no cytotoxicity towards human cells, indicating their potential for safe therapy.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
D. Costa, V. De Matteis, F. Treso, G. Montani, M. Martino, R. Rinaldi, M. Corrado, M. Cascione
Summary: This review primarily discusses the relationship between contact lens discomfort (CLD) and the surface properties of contact lenses (CLs), specifically the coefficient of friction (CoF). The review emphasizes the importance of introducing a standardized protocol for measuring CoF and calls for a more precise evaluation of the relationship between surface properties and comfort in CLs users.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Debdip Brahma, Tamal Sarkar, Rupal Kaushik, Akshay Narayan Sarangi, Amar Nath Gupta
Summary: This in-vitro study evaluates the effect of reactive oxygen species (ROS) on the structural rearrangement of elastin. The results show that oxidative stress leads to a decrease in protein size and changes in secondary structure, potentially promoting protein aggregation. This study is important for therapeutics aiming to prevent elastin degradation and aging.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Xin Yang, Qiang Wang, Chaoxi Yan, Degang Huang, Yinchang Zhang, Huazheng He, Shouliang Xiong, Congming Li, Pingbo Chen, Tingjun Ye, Dan Hu, Lei Wang
Summary: This study presents a practical and effective strategy to improve osseointegration in patients with osteoporosis. By coating titanium implants with polydopamine followed by strontium modification, the bi-functional implants promote bone regeneration and immune regulation. The results show good biocompatibility, sustained release of strontium ions, and stable osseointegration between bone tissues and implants.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Sengwang Fu, Jianping Zhu, Zhijun Jiang, Yue Cao, Yufei Chen, Lihao Zhang, Sunlong Li, Weipeng Lu, Chengbin Miao, Qing He, Qi Li, Weixing Zhang, Lehao Ren, Yachun Li, Hongchao Shi, Cihui Liu
Summary: Effective management of biofluids is crucial for in vivo surgical interventions. Recent advances include self-sealing needles, drug-eluting stents, and shear-thinning hydrogels. However, complications associated with intestinal mucosal injury and secondary damage still persist. In this study, researchers developed an interpenetrating Janus wettability stent coating that enables unidirectional draining of excessive biofluid. They also demonstrated directional biofluid movement using a self-pumping dressing with potential applications in biofluid collection and disease diagnosis through metal ion detection. This integrated system presents an opportunity for designing wound dressings with effective biofluid management and metal ion detection capabilities.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Maryam Hassani, Mojtaba Kamankesh, Mazda Rad-Malekshahi, Kobra Rostamizadeh, Farhad Rezaee, Ismaeil Haririan, Seyed Mojtaba Daghighi
Summary: Bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on the surface of biomaterial implants is a critical problem, and a polymer brush coating with antiadhesive and antimicrobial properties has proven to be highly effective in resolving this issue.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Huaihong Zhang, Na Liu, Yuting Zhang, Hui Cang, Zhaosheng Cai, Ziqun Huang, Jun Li
Summary: A functionalized cationic polymer, CR-PQAC, was designed and synthesized for photothermal enhanced antimicrobial therapy. The CR-PQAC nanoparticles exhibited significant antibacterial activity and low cytotoxicity against mammalian cells.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Ipsita Sahu, Priyadarshi Chakraborty
Summary: Peptide nanotechnology bridges the gap between materials and biological worlds by utilizing self-assembly of short-peptide building blocks. Hydrogels engineered from these short peptides show great potential in biomedical applications, but their weak mechanical properties and limited functional diversity need to be addressed. Nanoengineering the networks of these hydrogels by incorporating small molecules, polymers, and inorganic/carbon nanomaterials can enhance their mechanical properties and expand their functional diversity.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Hao Wei, Yajun Gu, Ao Li, Panpan Song, Dingding Liu, Feihu Sun, Xiaofeng Ma, Xiaoyun Qian
Summary: In this study, a stable three-dimensional conductive hydrogel was prepared by cross-linking MXenes to Matrigel hydrogel. The conductive hydrogel promotes the proliferation and differentiation of NSCs, providing new strategies for neural tissue engineering.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Yue Zhong, Xiaoli Ge, Juan Zhang, Qun Wei, Feng Wang, Yongke Zhong
Summary: The effect of oxygenic groups on the hemocompatibility of activated carbon was studied through liquid-phase oxidation and subsequent heat treatment. Results showed that the presence of oxygenic groups improved hemocompatibility, while their removal decreased it.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
