Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yi Xue, Haiyuan Ma, Zhe Kong, Yu-You Li
Summary: The study investigated the role of EPS and HAP core in Ca and P removal in anammox-HAP granules, showing that the addition of granule crystal seeds can accelerate the anammox process and enhance overall treatment efficiency.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yi Xue, Haiyuan Ma, Yisong Hu, Zhe Kong, Yu-You Li
Summary: This study determined the microstructure, chemical composition, and microbial structure of different-sized anammox-HAP coupled granules, showing homogeneous characteristics regardless of size. A granulation cycle mechanism was proposed for the first time, where small granules grow and enlarge to form large granules, which regenerate new small granules through a two-step procedure.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ying Song, Zhen Ma, Runda Du, Yan Guo, Yu Qin, Jun Tanno, Wei-Kang Qi, Yu-You Li
Summary: This study demonstrated the effectiveness of using cold-stored anammox granules for the treatment of dewatered liquid from dry fermentation, achieving fast and efficient nitrogen removal rates. Additionally, the specific anammox activity was significantly improved, showing promise for the treatment of high-strength wastewater.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mariana Alves Rios, Paula Aboud Barbugli, Monica Rosas Costa Iemma, Rafael Grande, Antonio Jose Felix Carvalho, Eliane Trovatti
Summary: The study presents a newly developed fiber-shaped cell carrier system, which effectively incorporates cells and demonstrates potential in cell viability and osteogenic capabilities. The system shows promise for cell therapy applications as a new assembled hydrogel carrier.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Garima Tripathi, Myeongki Park, Hansung Lim, Byong-Taek Lee
Summary: In this study, a novel ACTE aerogel was successfully prepared and showed excellent physicochemical properties for biomedical applications. The aerogel exhibited remarkable platelet adhesion and fibrin network formation abilities, enabling a fast clotting time of less than 60 seconds. In vivo experiments demonstrated that ACT1E10 samples had enhanced skin wound healing compared to ACT1E0 samples, with increased neo-epithelialization, collagen deposition, and extracellular matrix remodeling. Therefore, ACT1E10 aerogel holds promise for skin defect regeneration due to its improved wound-healing ability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Thomas Distler, Christian Polley, Fukun Shi, Dominik Schneidereit, Mark. D. Ashton, Oliver Friedrich, Jurgen F. Kolb, John G. Hardy, Rainer Detsch, Hermann Seitz, Aldo R. Boccaccini
Summary: Electroactive hydrogels incorporating pyrrole and high gelatin-content oxidized alginate-gelatin (ADA-GEL) have been developed, with electroactive polypyrrole synthesized inside the ADA-GEL matrix. These hydrogels exhibit 3D printability, cytocompatibility, and conductivity, making them promising for cell therapies and electrical-stimulation assisted tissue engineering.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ilham Jioui, Younes Abrouki, Soumia Aboul Hrouz, Said Sair, Karim Danoun, Mohamed Zahouily
Summary: Alginate-chitosan/hydroxyapatite (Alg-Cs/HAP) beads were used as adsorbents for the removal of methylene blue (MB) and copper ions. The adsorption process followed pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order kinetics, and the equilibrium data correlated with Freundlich and Langmuir isotherm models. The results showed that Alg-Cs/HAP exhibited excellent adsorption properties, with high adsorption capacities for Cu (II) and MB. The material also showed potential for wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Tasso Jorge Tavares Ferreira, Silvio Luiz de Sousa Rollemberg, Amanda Nascimento de Barros, Joao Pedro Machado de Lima, Andre Bezerra dos Santos
Summary: Aerobic Granular Sludge (AGS) technology has been extensively studied recently, with a focus on the possibility of resource recovery. Studies have shown that water, energy, chemicals, raw materials, and nutrients can be recovered from AGS systems, while also considering engineering and economic viability. By applying sludge in agriculture and recovering Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and Alginate-like exopolymers (bio-ALE), operational expenditure can be reduced and CO2 emissions can be minimized.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hong Zhang, Zhao Huang, Panpan Guo, Qiannan Guo, Huajiang Zhang, Longwei Jiang, Ning Xia, Bowen Xiao
Summary: In this study, emulsion gels were constructed using the egg yolk granules/sodium alginate bilayers emulsion through the ionic gelation method. The mechanical properties of EYGs emulsion gel were enhanced at pH 4.0 compared to pH 7.0. The aggregation of interfacial proteins at pH 4.0 promoted the compactness of the emulsion gel structure along with enhanced capillary effect. The denser emulsion gel structure of pH 4.0 improved the storage stability, FFA releasing, and chemical stability of beta-carotenes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dangge Gao, Xinjing Li, Yiming Cheng, Bin Lyu, Jianzhong Ma
Summary: As a renewable biological resource, leather collagen serves as the raw material for the leather industry. Chromium-free tanning using bio-based materials for the modification of skin fibrin has significant environmental benefits. In this study, a POSS-OSA-MAA composite material was prepared and found to improve the thermal stability of skin collagen.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zheng Li, Jing Guo, Fucheng Guan, Juhui Yin, Qiang Yang, Sen Zhang, Jun Tian, Yihang Zhang, Mingfei Ding, Wenming Wang
Summary: In this study, oxidized sodium alginate (OSA) was successfully prepared by the oxidation of sodium alginate (SA) using sodium periodate. The OSA was used as a crosslinker to crosslink calcium alginate (CA)/Antarctic krill protein (AKP) composite fibers, resulting in the formation of OSA-co-CA/AKP composite fibers with multiple crosslinking networks. The analysis of FT-IR, XRD, SEM, DSC, TGA, and a single fiber strength meter revealed that the composite fibers possessed a multi-network structure of covalent bonding-ionic complexation-hydrogen bonding. The inclusion of OSA enhanced the thermal stability, crystallinity, and mechanical properties of the composite fibers. Moreover, the Cell Counting Kit-8 cytotoxicity test confirmed the good biocompatibility of the composite fibers, indicating their potential as biomedical materials.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Selvam Sathiyavimal, Seerangaraj Vasantharaj, Thamaraiselvi Kaliannan, Arunachalam Chinnathambi, Sulaiman Ali Alharbi, Ramakrishnan Krishnan, Kathirvel Brindhadevi, Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The release of undesired dye effluents from the textile industry is a major problem in developing countries. In this study, a novel composite material called HAp/CS-SA was developed, which showed enhanced photocatalytic activity and successfully degraded dyes under solar irradiation. The composite material demonstrated no toxicity to plant seeds and bacteria.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dayang Yu, Yuansheng Pei
Summary: This study focused on the preparation of sodium alginate-coated iron-carbon granules (FeCGs) and their capacity to remove ibuprofen (IBU) using Fenton and ultrasound technologies. The results showed that ultrasound/FeCG had a faster reaction rate, while Fenton/FeCG removed more TOC, which is significant for organic pollution wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Limei Liang, Tao Liu, Qianqian Ouyang, Sidong Li, Chengpeng Li
Summary: A solid phase synthesis strategy was used to fabricate oxidized sodium alginate-tobramycin conjugate (OSA-TOB). OSA-TOB exhibited excellent antibacterial activity and hemocytocompatibility, and promoted the healing of infected wounds.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Chen Zhao, Ayse Latif, Kaye J. Williams, Annalisa Tirella
Summary: This study successfully measured the molecular weight of oxidized alginate (OA) using asymmetrical flow field-flow fractionation (AF4) coupled with refractive index and multi-angle light scattering detectors. OAs with low degree of oxidation had a weight average molecular weight (M-w) in the range of 35-67 kDa, while OAs with high degree of oxidation had lower M-w. This is an important contribution to the formulation and advanced biomedical applications of OA-based hydrogels.
REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
John Patrick Cuenca, Andrew Padalhin, Byong-Taek Lee
Summary: The study successfully generated small-diameter vascular grafts made of ECM and PCL with enhanced mechanical properties for potential cardiovascular applications. In vitro studies showed that the grafts had good biocompatibility and minimal blood coagulation behavior, promising future allogenic applications.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Thi Thanh Thao Le, Preeti Makkar, Garima Tripathi, Byong-Taek Lee
Summary: Incorporating porous CDHA microspheres into injectable calcium phosphate cement enhanced bone regeneration by improving degradation rate and bioactivity. The optimal addition of 20 vol % CDHA microspheres showed best degradation and cytocompatibility. In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated higher bone formation in CPC/CDHA 20 vol %, indicating its potential in bone regeneration.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART B-APPLIED BIOMATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jhaleh Amrian, Garima Tripathi, Hoe-Jin Kang, Byong-Taek Lee
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of PLGA porous scaffold surface modification with GCH and BMP-2 in enhancing bone regeneration. Immobilization of GCH and BMP-2 on PLGA was found to promote in-vitro calcium mineralization and osteogenic differentiation of bone cells. The developed scaffold has potential application in enhancing osteogenesis in aged patients.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Gyeongjin Joo, Myeongki Park, Seong-su Park, Garima Tripathi, Byong-Taek Lee
Summary: An alginate-tasted polycaprolactone-gelatin-beta-tricalcium phosphate dual membrane was fabricated to enhance new bone formation under guided bone regeneration (GBR) process. The dual layered membrane exhibited compatibility with cells and suppressed fibrous tissue infiltration while promoting bone growth.
BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Supandeep Singh Hallan, Jhaleh Amirian, Agnese Brangule, Dace Bandere
Summary: Bone metastasis is a fatal phase of cancer that lacks an ideal treatment strategy. Lipid-based nano-carriers, such as liposomes and solid lipid nanoparticles, show great potential in improving bone targeting for the treatment of bone metastasis. This review summarizes the development, design, applications, challenges, and future perspectives of lipid nano-transporters, as well as discussing their economic suitability and alternatives.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Md Sohanur Rahaman, Seong-Su Park, Hoe-Jin Kang, Tamanna Sultana, Jae-Gyoung Gwon, Byong-Taek Lee
Summary: Guided bone regeneration with osteoinductive scaffolds is a competitive advantage in tissue engineering. This study developed composite beads containing nanocellulose reinforced alginate hydrogel carrying beta-tricalcium phosphate nano-powder and liver-derived extracellular matrix. The beads containing ECM exhibited better cytocompatibility and promoted faster and better bone regeneration in a rabbit femur defect model.
BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Maqsood Ali, Si Hyun Kwak, Byong-Taek Lee, Hwan Jun Choi
Summary: By using an optimized bead system encapsulating VEGF, wound healing can be promoted, vascularization can be increased, and cell expression markers can be enhanced.
JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Omar Faruq, Kaushik Sarkar, Byong-Taek Lee
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of PMMA bone cement in the presence of a gel phase on its mechanical and cellular properties. Porous PMMA cement was prepared using hyaluronic acid and polyethylene glycol as a gel phase, which resulted in decreased compressive strength and elastic modulus. The gel phase also reduced the polymerization temperature and did not affect apatite formation or pH. In vitro cellular tests confirmed the biocompatibility and osteogenic potential of the PMMA-10%HyA-10%PEG cement. These findings suggest that PMMA-10%HyA-10%PEG bone cements have distinctive mechanical and physicochemical properties and are suitable for cellular functionalities.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Seong-Su Park, Ume Farwa, Ihho Park, Byoung-Gi Moon, Soo-Bin Im, Byong-Taek Lee
Summary: Magnesium and its alloys are widely used as biodegradable and biocompatible biomaterials. In this study, an Mg alloy bone plate coated with Sr-D-Ca-P and Sr-D-Ca-P/PLLA-HAp was developed and evaluated for its biodegradability and biocompatibility in both in vitro and in vivo experiments. The results showed that both coatings delayed the degradation process and exhibited excellent biocompatibility. The Sr-D-Ca-P/PLLA-HAp coated bone plate had a slower degradation rate and promoted bone remodeling compared to the bare Mg alloy and Sr-D-Ca-P coated bone plate.
MATERIALS TODAY BIO
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Minji Choi, Seongsu Park, Sohanur Rahaman, Garima Tripathi, Byong-Taek Lee
Summary: The study investigated the co-culture of rGEC and rBMSC in kidney scaffolds cultured by a bioreactor system, leading to increased cell proliferation and microvascularization, and reduced inflammation and cell death caused by flow injury.
MATERIALS TODAY BIO
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jhaleh Amirian, Jacek K. Wychowaniec, Ehsan Amel Zendehdel, Gaurav Sharma, Agnese Brangule, Dace Bandere
Summary: Hydrogels have become popular in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine for their biocompatibility, tunable degradation, and low immunogenicity. Silk fibroin (SF) is a commonly used biopolymer due to its known biocompatibility and range of mechanical properties. However, its simple structure limits its usability. One emerging strategy is the chemical functionalization of SF, allowing for versatile processing and making SF a useful bioink for 3D printing.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Garima Tripathi, Jaegyoung Gwon, Byong Taek Lee
Summary: This study developed a hybrid hemostat composed of alginate (Alg), chitosan (Chito), and TEMPO-oxidized nanofibrillar cellulose (TOCNF) via lyophilization. The microstructure, size, and pore distribution of the samples were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Cell viability and proliferation tests using L929 fibroblast cells demonstrated that the scaffold was an excellent medium for cell generation. Blood coagulation initiated in approximately 7.5 minutes, with most of the fibrin network formation occurring in the Alg-Chito-TOCNF sponge, indicating its suitability as a hemostatic material.
JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Nusrat Jahan, Md Sowaib Ibne Mahbub, Byong-Taek Lee, Sang Ho Bae
Summary: In this study, hemostatic scaffolds (GSp) were prepared by a cost-effective freeze-drying method, where a superabsorbent polymer sodium polyacrylate (Sp) was bound to a natural protein gelatin (G) loaded with thrombin (Th). The resulting GSp materials showed good biocompatibility, low blood-clotting time, and blood loss, indicating their potential as hemostatic agents.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Tamanna Sultana, Md. Abdullah Al Fahad, Myeongki Park, Soon Ha Kwon, Byong-Taek Lee
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a new dual-layer small-diameter vascular graft in promoting endothelialization and smooth muscle regeneration. Two types of layers (PCL-mPEG-VEGF and PCL-Chitosan-PDGF) were fabricated to provide endothelial support and unique contractile function for blood vessels. Various surface modification techniques were used to ensure consistency of the graft with the native extracellular matrix. In vitro studies showed favorable interaction with endothelial cells and mesenchymal stem cells, as well as controlled release of growth factors from both layers. The dual-layer graft, with PCL-mPEG-VEGF as the inner layer and PCL-Chitosan-PDGF as the outer layer, exhibited promising results in an animal model.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART B-APPLIED BIOMATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Md Sowaib Ibne Mahbub, Yeong jin Kim, Hwanjun Choi, Byong-Taek Lee
Summary: In this study, a thermo-responsive hydrogel (CNH) was developed and loaded with the anti-spasmodic agent papaverine to evaluate its effect on rat skin flap survival. The results showed that CNHP0.4 hydrogel could reduce tissue edema, improve flap survival area, increase superoxide dismutase activity, decrease malondialdehyde content, promote angiogenesis, and inhibit inflammatory markers.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN MEDICINE
(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)