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Plant Sciences
Feng Tao, Vishwanath Sollapura, Laurian S. Robert, Chuanzhu Fan
Summary: In Arabidopsis, tandem duplicate genes AT5G12950 and AT5G12960 have developed divergent biological functions and contributed to phenotypic evolution. These genes originated within the last 16 million years and are putative beta-l-arabinofuranosidase encoding genes in Arabidopsis. Comprehensive transcriptomic and proteomic analyses showed divergent expression patterns and phenotypic effects between the two duplicate genes.
Letter
Immunology
Helene Mascitti, Valerie Sivadon-Tardy, Marie-Elisabeth Bougnoux, Clara Duran, Mickael Tordjman, Marie-Alice Colombier, Isabelle Bourgault-Villada, Aurelien Dinh
Summary: This article presents a rare case of septic arthritis with necrotizing cellulitis caused by N. obscura in a kidney transplant patient in France. Rapid and aggressive medical and surgical management led to a favorable outcome.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Bastian Volker Helmut Hornung, Nicolas Terrapon
Summary: To improve protein classification and annotation, researchers have developed a new method to identify subfamilies using sequence similarity networks. They found that the connectedness within the network, as measured by closeness centrality, closely matched the classification decisions of experts. This method allows for faster creation of new protein subfamilies.
PLOS COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nicholas G. S. McGregor, Joan Coines, Valentina Borlandelli, Satoko Amaki, Marta Artola, Alba Nin-Hill, Daniel Linzel, Chihaya Yamada, Takatoshi Arakawa, Akihiro Ishiwata, Yukishige Ito, Gijsbert A. van der Marel, Jeroen D. C. Codee, Shinya Fushinobu, Herman S. Overkleeft, Carme Rovira, Gideon J. Davies
Summary: The discovery of zinc-dependent retaining glycoside hydrolases presents unresolved mechanistic questions, particularly the controversy surrounding the proposed mechanism involving a zinc-coordinated cysteine nucleophile and a thioglycosyl enzyme intermediate. A synthesized beta-l-arabinofuranosidase inhibitor reacts exclusively with the cysteine thiol catalytic nucleophiles of GH families 127 and 146, supporting further research into the breakdown of the thioglycosyl enzyme intermediate. X-ray crystal structures and simulations provide insight into the mechanisms of zinc-coordinated cysteine as the catalytic nucleophile and the energetics of this unique metalloenzyme clan.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
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Engineering, Chemical
Maria Herrero Manzano, Kari Eranen, Adriana Freites Aguilera, Johan Warna, Sebastian Franz, Markus Peurla, Juan Garcia Serna, Dmitry Murzin, Tapio Salmi
Summary: Sugar monomers from biomass can be further valorized by catalytic oxidation with gold catalysts, which is a green pathway for obtaining sugar acids for various industries. The study on catalytic oxidation of sugar mixtures revealed internal mass transfer limitations affecting the reaction kinetics. A mathematical model was developed to describe the kinetics, catalyst deactivation, and mass transfer effects, providing insights for predicting the performance of catalyst particles of different sizes in future oxidation technologies.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ya Liu, Yunxiang Li
Summary: This study reveals that MPK4 negatively regulates the L-arabinose synthesis of plant cell wall, likely by modulating the expression of MUR10.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Raja Bhaiyya, Sukesh Chander Sharma, Ravindra Pal Singh
Summary: Human consumption of larch arabinogalactan enhances probiotic microflora and promotes the production of short-chain fatty acids in the gut. This study explores the biochemistry of a bacterial member of the Lachnospiraceae family, B. producta ATCC 27340, and identifies an enzyme (Bp0469) that plays a role in utilizing non-cellulosic fiber in the gut. The findings contribute to understanding the nutritional perspective of B. producta ATCC 27340 and its potential industrial applications in producing important arabinogalactan oligosaccharides (AGOs).
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Animesh Mondal, Sandip Dolui, Sukhamoy Dhabal, Shubham Kundu, Lopamudra Das, Ashish Bhattacharjee, Nakul C. Maiti
Summary: Parkinson's disease is associated with the aggregation of α-synuclein and the accumulation of amyloid in the substantia nigra region of the brain. This study identified two types of α-synuclein oligomers with different protein conformation and stability, and compared their toxic effects on neuronal cells. The lyophilized oligomer was highly toxic, while the heat-induced oligomer was less toxic. It was also found that the presence of molten globule-like conformation in the oligomer increased its toxicity to cultured neuronal cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Heng Zhao, Peng Liu, Xinxing Wu, Aiguo Wang, Dewen Zheng, Shanyu Wang, Zhangxin Chen, Stephen Larter, Yu Li, Bao-Lian Su, Md Golam Kibria, Jinguang Hu
Summary: In this study, glucose was successfully photo-reformed into arabinose with high selectivity in water using gold nanoparticles decorated three dimensionally ordered macroporous TiO2. The hierarchically porous 3DOM architecture and Au nanoparticles were found to enhance glucose conversion and arabinose selectivity by improving glucose-photocatalyst interaction, electron generation, charge separation, and localized surface plasmon resonance induced light absorption. Furthermore, besides arabinose production, the 3DOM TiO2-Au also generated a considerable amount of gas fuels (H2, CH4 and CO) from transient dehydration and hydrogenation reaction of the by-product formic acid.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Reka Mocsai, Hanspeter Kaehlig, Markus Blaukopf, Johannes Stadlmann, Paul Kosma, Friedrich Altmann
Summary: Microalgae of the Chlorella clade are extensively studied for their use as environmentally friendly sources of biofuels and nutrients, as well as food additives. A recent study on 80 commercial Chlorella preparations discovered unexpected protein-linked N-glycan patterns with unique structural features. The study revealed novel N-glycan structures with features unrelated to other Chlorella-clade strains.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Polymer Science
Brandon R. Clarke, Gregory N. Tew
Summary: Bottlebrush networks designed as constitutional isomers were successfully synthesized and showed different mechanical properties depending on their kinetic chain lengths controlled by monomer-to-initiator ratio. The concept of network constitutional isomers was extended to include chain length dispersity through the choice of catalyst. The use of living polymerization chemistry to synthesize new networks, including network constitutional isomers, is expected to advance the development of next-generation materials significantly.
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Food Science & Technology
Johannes Pitsch, Georg Sandner, Jakob Huemer, Maximilian Huemer, Stefan Huemer, Julian Weghuber
Summary: This study investigated the FODMAP contents in bread, bakery products, and flour, and evaluated the effectiveness of sourdough fermentation in reducing FODMAP levels. The results showed that fermentation by specific bacteria significantly decreased FOS levels in rye and wheat flours, while also producing beneficial arabinose and mannitol in rye sourdough. The research contributes to understanding low-temperature sourdough fermentation for FODMAP reduction and production of desirable fermentation byproducts.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Milica N. Perovic, Biljana S. Pajin, Mirjana G. Antov
Summary: Protein isolates extracted from chickpea seed by alkali after treatment with cellulase and xylanase cocktail, and individual arabinofuranosidase, showed improved functional properties and antioxidant activity. The enzymatic treatments significantly increased protein recovery and extraction efficiency, with the enzyme cocktail being more beneficial for emulsifying activity and stability. Antioxidant activity of the protein was enhanced by arabinofuranosidase and enzyme cocktail extractions.
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Chemistry, Physical
Rui Li, Qixuan Lin, Yingxiong Wang, Weiran Yang, Xinxin Liu, Weiying Li, Xiaohui Wang, Xiaoying Wang, Chuanfu Liu, Junli Ren
Summary: Efficient conversion of glucose to pentose (xylose and arabinose) and formic acid was achieved using non-toxic artificial zeolite and green solvent of gamma-butyrolactone-H2O. The selective conversion of glucose to desired products was regulated by controlling Bronsted acid strength, offering a new approach to utilize glucose for expanding the varieties of platform chemicals.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
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Engineering, Chemical
Ran Lei, Zhiyuan Zha, Zhan Hao, Jixiao Wang, Zhi Wang, Song Zhao
Summary: OT-IP technique was used to fabricate COFs/PSf composite membranes with superior permeability and rejection properties, enabling scalable production and application.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
V. Urbonaite, H. H. J. de Jongh, E. van der Linden, L. Pouvreau
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2015)
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Chemistry, Applied
V. Urbonaite, H. H. J. de Jongh, E. van der Linden, L. Pouvreau
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2015)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
V. Urbonaite, H. H. J. de Jongh, E. van der Linden, L. Pouvreau
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2015)
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Chemistry, Applied
Anneke H. Martin, Marta L. de los Reyes Jimenez, Laurice Pouvreau
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2016)
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Chemistry, Applied
Jissy Jose, Laurice Pouvreau, Anneke H. Martin
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2016)
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Chemistry, Applied
V. Urbonaite, S. van der Kaaij, H. H. J. de Jongh, E. Scholten, K. Ako, E. van der Linden, L. Pouvreau
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2016)
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Chemistry, Applied
Anneke H. Martin, Eline Bakhuizen, Carsten Ersch, Vaida Urbonaite, Harmen H. J. de Jongh, Laurice Pouvreau
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2016)
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Chemistry, Applied
Maaike Nieuwland, Wim G. Bouwman, Laurice Pouvreau, Anneke H. Martin, Harrnen H. J. de Jongh
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2016)
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Food Science & Technology
Laurice Pouvreau, Emke van Wijlen, Jan Klok, Vaida Urbonaite, Claire D. Munialo, Harmen H. J. de Jongh
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2016)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Elisabeth M. Meulenbroek, Ellen A. J. Thomassen, Laurice Pouvreau, Jan Pieter Abrahams, Harry Gruppen, Navraj S. Pannu
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(2012)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
L. Pouvreau, M. C. Jonathan, M. A. Kabel, S. W. A. Hinz, H. Gruppen, H. A. Schols
ENZYME AND MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY
(2011)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
S. Kuhnel, L. Pouvreau, M. M. Appeldoorn, S. W. A. Hinz, H. A. Schols, H. Gruppen
ENZYME AND MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY
(2012)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
V. Urbonaite, H. H. J. de Jongh, E. van der Linden, L. Pouvreau
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2014)
Review
Food Science & Technology
J. L. Banach, J. P. van der Berg, G. Kleter, H. van Bokhorst-van de Veen, S. Bastiaan-Net, L. Pouvreau, E. D. van Asselt
Summary: This review provides an analysis of the food safety hazards, industry trends, and processing methods associated with alternative proteins for meat and dairy products in the European Union market. Understanding the effects of processing and safety of alternative proteins is crucial for ensuring food safety and assessing risks to consumers, though current data is limited.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Wibke S. U. Roland, Laurice Pouvreau, Julianne Curran, Fred van de Velde, Peter M. T. de Kok
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yinping Xiang, Meiying Jia, Rui Xu, Jialu Xu, Lele He, Haihao Peng, Weimin Sun, Dongbo Wang, Weiping Xiong, Zhaohui Yang
Summary: This study investigated the impact of the non-antibiotic pharmaceutical carbamazepine on antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) during anaerobic digestion. The results showed that carbamazepine induced the enrichment of ARGs and increased the abundance of bacteria carrying these genes. It also facilitated microbial aggregation and intercellular communication, leading to an increased frequency of ARGs transmission. Moreover, carbamazepine promoted the acquisition of ARGs by pathogens and elevated their overall abundance.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Weixin Zhao, Tianyi Hu, Hao Ma, Dan Li, Qingliang Zhao, Junqiu Jiang, Liangliang Wei
Summary: This review summarizes the effects and potential mechanisms of biochar on microbial behavior in AD systems. The addition of biochar has been found to promote microbial colonization, alleviate stress, provide nutrients, and enhance enzyme activity. Future research directions include targeted design of biochar, in-depth study of microbial mechanisms, and improved models.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Christina Karmann, Anna Magrova, Pavel Jenicek, Jan Bartacek, Vojtech Kouba
Summary: This review assesses nitrogen removal technologies in reject water treatment, highlighting the differences in environmental impacts and economic benefits. Partial nitritation-anammox shows potential for economic benefits and positive environmental outcomes when operated and controlled properly.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Wei-Hao Huang, Ying-Ju Chang, Duu-Jong Lee
Summary: This study modified pinecone biochar with layered double hydroxide (LDH) to enhance its adsorption capacity for heavy metal and phosphate ions. The LDH-biochar showed significantly improved adsorption capacities for Pb2+ and phosphate, and a slight increase for Cu2+ and Co2+. The LDH layer enhanced the adsorption through various mechanisms.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Chao Song, Fanfan Cai, Shuang Yang, Ligong Wang, Guangqing Liu, Chang Chen
Summary: This paper developed a machine learning model to predict the biochemical methane potential during anaerobic digestion. Model analysis identified lignin content, organic loading, and nitrogen content as key attributes for methane production prediction. For feedstocks with high cellulose content, early methane production is lower but can be improved by prolonging digestion time. Moreover, lignin content exceeding a certain value significantly inhibits methane production.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Sang Min Lee, Ju Young Lee, Ji-Sook Hahn, Seung-Ho Baek
Summary: This study successfully developed an efficient platform strain using Yarrowia lipolytica for the bioconversion of renewable resources into adipic acid, achieving a remarkable increase in production level.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Sefkan Kendir, Matthias Franzreb
Summary: This study presents a novel approach using magnetic separation to efficiently harvest freshwater microalgae, Chlorella vulgaris. By combining pH-induced calcium phosphate precipitation with cheap natural magnetite microparticles, harvesting efficiencies up to 98% were achieved in the model medium.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Ishaq Kariim, Ji-Yeon Park, Wajahat Waheed Kazmi, Hulda Swai, In-Gu Lee, Thomas Kivevele
Summary: The impact of reaction temperature, residence time, and ethanol: acetone on the energy compositions and yield enhancement of biocrudes was investigated. The results showed that under appropriate conditions, biocrudes with high energy and low oxygen content can be obtained, indicating a high potential for utilization.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Xiyue Zhang, Xiyao Li, Liang Zhang, Yongzhen Peng
Summary: Intermittent aeration is an innovative approach to enhance nitrogen removal in low carbon-to-nitrogen ratio municipal sewage, providing an efficient strategy for the continuous plug-flow AOA process.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Xu Yang, Mahmoud Mazarji, Mengtong Li, Aohua Li, Ronghua Li, Zengqiang Zhang, Junting Pan
Summary: This study investigated the impact of magnetite on the nitrogen cycle of pig manure biostabilisation. The addition of magnetite increased N2O emissions and decreased NH3 emissions during composting. It also increased the total nitrogen content but should be considered for its significant increase in N2O emissions in engineering practice.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Ty Shitanaka, Haylee Fujioka, Muzammil Khan, Manpreet Kaur, Zhi-Yan Du, Samir Kumar Khanal
Summary: The market value of microalgae has exponentially increased in the past two decades, thanks to their applications in various industries. However, the supply of high-value microalgal bioproducts is limited due to several factors, and strategies are being explored to overcome these limitations and improve microalgae production, thus increasing the availability of algal-derived bioproducts in the market.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Martin Kerner, Thorsten Wolff, Torsten Brinkmann
Summary: The efficiency of using enriched CO2 from flue gas for large-scale production of green microalgae has been studied. The results show that the use of membrane devices and static mixers can effectively improve the CO2 recovery rate and maintain the suitable pH and temperature during cultivation, achieving a more economical and sustainable microalgae production.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Rui Ma, Ji Li, Rd Tyagi, Xiaolei Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the microorganisms capable of using CO2 and CH4 to produce PHAs, illustrating the production process, factors influencing it, and discussing optimization techniques. It identifies the challenges and future prospects for developing economically viable PHAs production using GHGs as a carbon source.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Bing Wang, Peng Zhang, Xu Guo, Xu Bao, Junjie Tian, Guomin Li, Jian Zhang
Summary: The addition of zeolite in the co-composting of chicken manure and straw significantly reduced the emissions of ammonia and N2O, and increased the nitrate content. Zeolite also promoted the abundance of nitrification genes and inhibited the expression of denitrification genes.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Rohit Dey, Franziska Ortiz Tena, Song Wang, Josef Martin Messmann, Christian Steinweg, Claudia Thomsen, Clemens Posten, Stefan Leu, Matthias S. Ullrich, Laurenz Thomsen
Summary: This study investigated the operation of a 1000L microalgae-based membrane photobioreactor system for continuous secondary wastewater treatment. The research focused on a green microalgae strain called Desmodesmus sp. The study aimed to understand key trends and optimization strategies by conducting experiments in both summer and winter seasons. The findings showed that maintaining low cell concentrations during periods of light inhibition was beneficial for nutrient uptake rates. Effective strategies for enhancing algae-based wastewater treatment included cell mass recycling and adjusting dilution rates based on light availability.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
