Article
Engineering, Chemical
Fariba Mollarasouli, Mir Reza Majidi, Karim Asadpour-Zeynali
Summary: This study introduces a straightforward electrodeposition method for nickel tungstate nanostructures (NiWO4 NSs) and their application as an electrocatalyst for a non-enzymatic glucose biosensor, showing excellent electrocatalytic activity, selectivity, and long-term stability. The NiWO4 NSs/GCE nanosensor exhibited a low detection limit of 0.15 mM, high sensitivity of 1200 mA mM(-1) cm(-2), and a linear range of 0.5-280 mM in 0.1 M KOH, with successful evaluation in measuring glucose concentration in human blood.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Younggeun Park, Byunghoon Ryu, Seung Jun Ki, Brendan McCracken, Amanda Pennington, Kevin R. Ward, Xiaogan Liang, Katsuo Kurabayashi
Summary: Enzymatic colorimetric analysis of metabolites can provide information about energy conversion and biosynthesis related to disease. Miniaturized photodetectors based on TMDCs offer sensitive enzymatic colorimetric detection for point-of-care diagnosis. Constructing TMDC photodetector arrays with consistent performance is crucial for optical signal detection in batched multi-sample assays.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andreas T. Guentner, Leandro Magro, Jan van den Broek, Sotiris E. Pratsinis
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in demand for hand sanitizers, but concerns over methanol adulteration have arisen. A newly developed device offers a fast and accurate way to detect methanol in sanitizers, meeting the urgent need for on-site screening by authorities, health professionals, and the general public. Testing has shown that the device is highly accurate and stable, with minimal interference from sanitizer composition and viscosity.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Carla Villa, Eleonora Russo
Summary: Hand hygiene is crucial in containing infections such as COVID-19, with hand sanitizers being recommended for their ease of use and effectiveness. Alcohol and alcohol-free hand rub gels are considered the best performing formulations, playing a fundamental role in stable and effective disinfection.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Shuang Liu, Zhuping Zha, Shuqi Chen, Rui Tang, Yaoyao Zhao, Qiong Lin, Yuquan Duan, Ke Wang
Summary: Hydrogen-rich water treatment can enhance chilling tolerance in kiwifruit by inhibiting peroxidase activity and improving the antioxidant system to attenuate lignification and membrane peroxidation.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fangzhao Pu, Huanran Miao, Wenjing Lu, Xiaojing Zhang, Zhimao Yang, Chuncai Kong
Summary: A ternary flower-like Cu2O-Cu-Au nanocomposite was designed as electrochemical material for glucose detection, showing high sensitivity and detection limit due to the compound and synergistic effect of Cu and Cu2O, as well as the unique structure and active substances. The CCAu electrode demonstrated comparable performance to a commercial analyzer in testing blood glucose concentration in human serum, indicating its great potential in practical electrochemical sensors.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Vitor de Paula Castro, Danilo Yamamoto Thomaz, Kayro de Lima Vieira, Leonardo Guedes Lopes, Flavia Rossi, Gilda M. B. Del Negro, Gil Benard, Regina Helena Pires
Summary: The emergence of disinfectant-resistant microorganisms is a major threat to public health. In hospital settings, these resilient pathogens can survive despite routine disinfection practices, leading to persistent infections and potential outbreaks. This study investigated the impact of various commercial sanitizers on biofilms consisting of two pathogens, Candida parapsilosis and Staphylococcus aureus. Effective sanitizers were identified, and it was found that the formation of mixed biofilms in healthcare settings can enhance the survival of pathogens, highlighting the importance of effective sanitization practices.
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jinhong Li, Xiumei Guo, Ruirui Wang, Zixin Geng, Jiahui Jia, Saizhao Pang, Yingjie Du, Shiru Jia, Jiandong Cui
Summary: In this study, anthocyanins from rose were extracted, purified and identified using ultrasound-assisted deep eutectic solvents (DES), resin, and ESI-Q-TOF-MS. The purified anthocyanins were acylated to improve their stability. Choline chloride/lactic acid was found to be a more effective extraction solvent compared to ethanol, resulting in a significantly higher extraction rate of 8.265 mg g(-1). The acylated anthocyanins showed improved stability against temperature, light, and pH, and exhibited high antioxidant activity.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jing Hu, Jinxiu Yuan, Lili Zhao, Guofu Li, Di Chen, Weihua Han, Ying Chu, Xin Cui, Chengjie Li, Yingchao Zhang
Summary: The article presents a novel design strategy by introducing S vacancies on MoS2 nanosheets and anchoring them on N-doped carbon framework to achieve the development and application of high-performance SIBs.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vaibhav Kumar Shukla, Lucas Siemons, D. Flemming Hansen
Summary: Enzymes sample various conformations, and the dynamic sampling of conformations determines both enzymatic activity and inhibitor potency. Precise structures alone often cannot explain the effect of mutations on enzymatic activity and drug potency.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bixia Zhang, Jacob A. Lewis, Frank Kovacs, Scott E. Sattler, Gautam Sarath, ChulHee Kang
Summary: PviAPX is a key antioxidant enzyme that scavenges H2O2 in plants. It can oxidize a broad range of phenylpropanoids, contributing to the strengthening of cell walls. These findings provide new insights into the function and catalysis of PviAPX and have potential implications for improving plant health and biomass quality in bioenergy and forage crops.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuanyuan Liu, Jing Wen, Xiaochun Ke, Jie Zhang, Xudong Sun, Chuntao Wang, Yongping Yang
Summary: This study found that gibberellins inhibit taproot formation in turnip by inducing lignification and the degradation of DELLA proteins to release NAC proteins. Yeast two-hybrid assays showed protein interactions between DELLAs and NACs in turnip, affecting lignification of the secondary cell wall. These results provide new insights into the molecular mechanism underlying turnip taproot formation.
Article
Biology
Rakesh Das, Takahiro Sakaue, G. Shivashankar, Jacques Prost, Tetsuya Hiraiwa, Naama Barkai
Summary: This study constructs a polymer physics model based on the mechanistic scheme of Topoisomerase-II to investigate its effect on the spatial organization of interphase chromatin. The simulations show that Topoisomerase-II can phase separate chromatin into eu- and heterochromatic regions, with a wall-like organization of the euchromatic regions. The ability of the euchromatic regions to cross each other, induced by the enzymatic activity of Topoisomerase-II, leads to this phase separation. The model is extended to a bidisperse setting, and the characteristic features of enzymatic activity-driven phase separation are observed. These findings highlight the critical role of enzymatic activity in chromatin organization.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Zhimin Zhang, Tao Zhu, Dazhi Gao, Jiabo Xu, Hong Liu, Huansheng Ning
Summary: In this paper, a method for calibrating unlabeled data using two models to improve label credibility is proposed. The method pre-trains two models, infers the labels of unlabeled data using these models, and selects the most credible label through a cross-validation process. Experimental results show that this dual-model design method outperforms other models in terms of time efficiency and label credibility.
KNOWLEDGE-BASED SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Yong Zhang, Yang Chen, Yujie Wang, Qingqing Liu, Andong Cheng
Summary: In this article, a graph-based few-shot learning method with dual attention mechanism (CSI-GDAM) is proposed for CSI-based human activity recognition. The experiments proved that the proposed method achieves high accuracy in recognizing new activities in a new environment.
IEEE INTERNET OF THINGS JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yonghong Ye, Songyan Zheng, Yuanxing Wang
Summary: In this study, the changes of aroma components in Gannan navel orange during growth were systematically studied using HS-SPME-GC-MS. Key aroma components and markers were identified. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the dynamic variation of aroma compounds during navel orange growth and have potential for industrial applications.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jia Xu, Yayuan Zhang, Mengke Zhang, Xinlin Wei, Yiming Zhou
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of glucosamine selenium on summer-autumn tea, showing that it can enhance nutritional quality, improve sensory characteristics, and increase plant adaptation to environmental changes and abiotic stresses.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yuanming Chu, Zhaoyang Ding, Jing Xie
Summary: This study investigated the use of ice glazing containing D-sodium erythorbate (DSE) and vacuum packaging to maintain the quality of large yellow croaker during frozen storage. The results showed that vacuum packaging effectively inhibited ice crystal growth and minimized water loss, while the combination of vacuum packaging and 0.3% DSE-infused ice glazing maintained freshness indicators at low levels throughout the 300-day storage period. This combination was considered the most effective in preserving the quality of the fish.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Md. Ashikur Rahman, Shirin Akter, Md. Ashrafudoulla, Md. Anamul Hasan Chowdhury, A. G. M. Sofi Uddin Mahamud, Si Hong Park, Sang-Do Ha
Summary: This comprehensive review aims to provide insights into the mechanisms and key factors influencing biofilm formation by A. hydrophila in the food industry. It explores the molecular processes involved in various stages of biofilm formation and investigates the impact of intrinsic factors and environmental conditions on biofilm architecture and resilience. The article also highlights the potential of bibliometric analysis in conceptualizing the research landscape and identifying knowledge gaps in A. hydrophila biofilm research.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chujing Wang, Wenni Tian, Zengliu Song, Qun Wang, Yong Cao, Jie Xiao
Summary: Solid lipid ratio in emulsions has significant effects on colloidal stability, mucus permeability, and bioavailability in vivo. Higher solid lipid ratio improves intestinal stability but reduces mucus permeability.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dacai Zhong, Liping Kang, Juan Liu, Xiang Li, Li Zhou, Luqi Huang, Zidong Qiu
Summary: In this study, a novel online extraction electrospray ionization mass spectrometry method was developed to comprehensively characterize complex foods. Meanwhile, a characteristic marker screening method and chemometrics modeling were used for the accurate authentication of highly-similar foods. This research has significant implications for ensuring food quality and safety.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qiannan Zhao, Jinyi Yang, Jiahui Li, Lei Zhang, Xiaohai Yan, Tianli Yue, Yahong Yuan
Summary: This study investigated the transport and hypoglycemic effects of phenolics in mulberry leaves using an in vitro digestion model. The results showed that digested phenolics had higher absorbability and could inhibit glucose digestion and absorption. Phenolics also regulated glucose metabolism. Luteoforol and p-coumaric acid were found to be the primary phenolics strongly correlated with the hypoglycemic ability of mulberry leaves.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yanyun Cao, Qingling Wang, Jinou Lin, Yin-Yi Ding, Jianzhong Han
Summary: This study investigated the effects of gallic acid (GA) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) at different ratios on the gel properties of calcium induced-whey protein emulsion gel. It was found that GA and EGCG could promote gel formation, increase gel strength, and delay the release of emulsified oil droplets.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Monique Martins Strieder, Vitor Lacerda Sanches, Mauricio Ariel Rostagno
Summary: This study proposed an integrated and automated procedure for extracting, separating, and quantifying bioactive compounds from coffee co-products. By optimizing the extraction, separation, and analysis method, real-time analysis was achieved. The results suggest that coupling different techniques can efficiently extract, separate, and analyze phenolic compounds, providing an integrated method to produce high-added value ingredients for various applications.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Kyu Sang Sim, Hyoyoung Kim, Suel Hye Hur, Tae Woong Na, Ji Hye Lee, Ho Jin Kim
Summary: Geographical origin plays a crucial role in determining the quality and safety of agricultural products. In this study, ICP analysis was used to determine the inorganic elemental content of onions and identify their geographical origin. Chemometric methods were applied to analyze the ICP results, and the accuracy of distinguishing between Korean and Chinese onions was found to be excellent. The findings suggest that this method can be beneficial for identifying agricultural products.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
