The interplay among stress, frustration tolerance, mindfulness, and social support in Internet gaming disorder symptoms among Chinese working adults
Asia-Pacific Psychiatry, EarlyView. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - May 25, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: ShuYuPhD
,
SijieMaoB.Soc.Sci.
,
Anise M.S.WuPhD Source Type: research
Cellulose nanocrystals with different morphologies and chiral properties
Publication date: 6 June 2018 Source:Polymer, Volume 145 Author(s): Volodymyr F. Korolovych, Vladyslav Cherpak, Dhriti Nepal, Amy Ng, Noor R. Shaikh, Anise Grant, Rui Xiong, Timothy J. Bunning, Vladimir V. Tsukruk The study reports the morphology and optical properties of a variety of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) obtained from different natural sources with different dimensions and composition. A library of CNCs components with different dimensions, sulfate contents, and crystallite sizes was prepared under identical hydrolysis conditions from five distinct sources representing traditional choices ranging from s...
Source: Polymer - May 12, 2018 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
Antifungal activity of essential oils against azole-resistant and azole-susceptible vaginal Candida glabrata strains
Canadian Journal of Microbiology, e-First Articles. Candida glabrata is an opportunistic pathogen, associated with endocarditis, meningitis, and disseminated disease, and also with complicated vaginitis. Essential oils derived from aromatic plants are known in traditional medicine as antimicrobial agents and have antifungal properties. The aim of this work was to evaluate whether 12 tested essential oils (tea tree, laurel, anise, basil, bergamot, lavender, mint, oregano, grapefruit, rosemary, winter savory, and ginger) could have a transverse effect on C. glabrata sensitive strains but above all on strains resistant to the...
Source: Canadian Journal of Microbiology - May 10, 2018 Category: Microbiology Authors: N. Massa S. Cantamessa G. Novello E. Ranzato S. Martinotti M. Pavan A. Rocchetti G. Berta E. Gamalero E. Bona Source Type: research
Impact of spice extracts on the formation of biogenic amines and the physicochemical, microbiological and sensory quality of dry sausage
This study investigated the inhibitory effects of spice (cinnamon, clove, and anise) extracts on the accumulation of biogenic amines (BAs) in Harbin dry sausage. Meanwhile, the physicochemical properties, microorganisms, and sensory quality of dry sausage were evaluated. The results revealed that the accumulation of BAs (cadaverine, putrescine, tyrosamine, 2-phenylethylamine, histamine, and tryptamine) in sausage was significantly inhibited by spice extracts, and cinnamon extract had the best effect. The pH value, water activity, and total volatile basic nitrogen were decreased (P < 0.05) and the lipid oxidation...
Source: Food Control - May 10, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 23, Pages 1126: Effect of Selective Encapsulation of Hydroxypropyl- β-cyclodextrin on Components and Antibacterial Properties of Star Anise Essential Oil
Molecules, Vol. 23, Pages 1126: Effect of Selective Encapsulation of Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin on Components and Antibacterial Properties of Star Anise Essential Oil
Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules23051126
Authors:
Guangjie Zhang
Chao Yuan
Yonghai Sun
Star anise essential oil (SAEO) is a plant essential oil with good antibacterial activity, but its applications are limited due to its high volatility, strong smell, and unstable physical and chemical properties. The effect of selective encapsulation of SAEO by hydroxypropyl-&beta;-cyclodextrin (HPCD) on its compositions, volatility stability and anti...
Source: Molecules - May 9, 2018 Category: Chemistry Authors: Guangjie Zhang Chao Yuan Yonghai Sun Tags: Article Source Type: research
Pimpinella anisum essential oil nanoemulsions against Tribolium castaneum-insecticidal activity and mode of action.
Abstract
The red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum Herbst (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), is an economically important pest of stored products. As possible alternative to conventional insecticides for its management, plant essential oils have gained interest owing to their effectiveness and eco-friendly features. However, they also show some drawbacks, such as low stability, poor water solubility and diffusion, and limited persistence in the environment. A good strategy to overcome these disadvantages is represented by green nanotechnologies. Herein, we developed a nanoemulsion based on the essential oil from...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 30, 2018 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Hashem AS, Awadalla SS, Zayed GM, Maggi F, Benelli G Tags: Environ Sci Pollut Res Int Source Type: research
Using DNA barcoding to detect adulteration in different herbal plant-based products in the United Arab Emirates: Proof of concept and validation.
Authors: Mosa KA, Soliman S, El-Keblawy A, Ali MA, Hassan HA, Tamim AAB, Al-Ali MM
Abstract
Commercially available herbal and medicinal plants-based products are susceptible to substitution or contamination with other unlabeled or undesired materials. This will reduce the quality of the product, and may lead to intoxication and allergy. DNA Barcoding is a molecular technology that allows the identification of plant materials at the species level, by sequencing short stretches of standardized gene sequences from nuclear or organelle genome in an easy, rapid, accurate and cost-effective manner. The aim of th...
Source: Recent Patents on Food, Nutrition and Agriculture - April 11, 2018 Category: Food Science Tags: Recent Pat Food Nutr Agric Source Type: research
Naturally-derived biopolymer nanocomposites: Interfacial design, properties and emerging applications
Publication date: March 2018 Source:Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports, Volume 125 Author(s): Rui Xiong, Anise M. Grant, Ruilong Ma, Shuaidi Zhang, Vladimir V. Tsukruk Naturally derived materials with hierarchical organization are attractive candidates for high-performance and functional bionanocomposites because of their renewability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, flexibility, and the availability of multiple reactive sites for introducing novel functionalities. Complementary to these inherent properties, the synergistic combination of biological and synthetic components facilitated by strong inter...
Source: Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports - February 21, 2018 Category: Materials Science Source Type: research
Formulation, characterisation and antibacterial activity of lemon myrtle and anise myrtle essential oil in water nanoemulsion
This study focussed on the formulation, characterisation of lemon myrtle (LM) and anise myrtle (AM) essential oil (EO) in water nanoemulsion and their antibacterial activity. The required hydrophilic lipophilic balance (rHLB) value of LM EO and AM EO was 14 and 12, respectively. The Central Composite Rotatable Design (CCRD) model produces the smallest droplet size and polydispersity index (PDI) for LMEO (d ≈ 16.07 nm; PDI ≈ 0.209) and AMEO (d ≈ 30.23 nm; PDI ≈ 0.216) at 1% EO and 10% surfactant mixture (Smix) ratio using ultrasonication for 5 min. Whereas, increased in EO, decrease in Smix con...
Source: Food Chemistry - February 16, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Highly
Conductive and Transparent Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanoscale Films
via Thermal Conversion of
Polymer-Encapsulated Graphene Oxide Sheets
ACS Applied Materials& InterfacesDOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b16500 (Source: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces)
Source: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces - January 18, 2018 Category: Materials Science Authors: Mykhailo Savchak, Nikolay Borodinov, Ruslan Burtovyy, Mark Anayee, Kesong Hu, Ruilong Ma, Anise Grant, Hongmei Li, Daniel B. Cutshall, Yimei Wen, Goutam Koley, William R. Harrell, George Chumanov, Vladimir Tsukruk and Igor Luzinov Source Type: research
Psychological distress and resilience as risk and protective factors of psychoactive substance use among Chinese nonengaged youth
Abstract
Nonengaged youth (NEY) are those who have neither been working nor studying for a prolonged period of time. They are at risk of psychoactive substance use, but relevant studies are scarce. Based on a population‐based telephone survey and referrals, we anonymously interviewed 479 Hong Kong Chinese NEY aged 15–24 years. Of them, 14.8–23.7% reported moderate to severe depression, anxiety, and stress. Moreover, one fourth of the participants (24.8%; n = 119) had used psychoactive substances. Adjusted analyses showed that these three psychological distress variables were positively associated with, while resil...
Source: Journal of Community - January 1, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Anise M. S. Wu, Joseph T. F. Lau, Phoenix K. H. Mo, Mason M. C. Lau Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
GSE95559 Possible molecular mechanisms by which an essential oil blend from star anise, rosemary, thyme, and oregano and saponins increase the performance and ileal protein digestibility of growing broilers [Jejunum]
Contributors : Klaus Wimmers ; Henry Reyer ; Andreas M üllerSeries Type : Expression profiling by arrayOrganism : Gallus gallusIndividual male broilers (Cobb500; n=16) were allotted to 4 experimental diets containing either no phytogenic feed additives, an essential oil blend, saponin extract or a combination of both phytogenic preparations. Jejunum samples were used for transcriptome profiling. (Source: GEO: Gene Expression Omnibus)
Source: GEO: Gene Expression Omnibus - December 31, 2017 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: Expression profiling by array Gallus gallus Source Type: research
GSE95566 Possible molecular mechanisms by which an essential oil blend from star anise, rosemary, thyme, and oregano and saponins increase the performance and ileal protein digestibility of growing broilers [Liver]
Contributors : Klaus Wimmers ; Henry Reyer ; Andreas M üllerSeries Type : Expression profiling by arrayOrganism : Gallus gallusIndividual male broilers (Cobb500; n=16) were allotted to 4 experimental diets containing either no phytogenic feed additives, an essential oil blend, saponin extract or a combination of both phytogenic preparations. Liver samples were used for transcriptome profiling. (Source: GEO: Gene Expression Omnibus)
Source: GEO: Gene Expression Omnibus - December 31, 2017 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: Expression profiling by array Gallus gallus Source Type: research
GSE95568 Possible molecular mechanisms by which an essential oil blend from star anise, rosemary, thyme, and oregano and saponins increase the performance and ileal protein digestibility of growing broilers
Series Type : Expression profiling by arrayOrganism : Gallus gallusThis SuperSeries is composed of the SubSeries listed below. (Source: GEO: Gene Expression Omnibus)
Source: GEO: Gene Expression Omnibus - December 31, 2017 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: Expression profiling by array Gallus gallus Source Type: research
Extracellular chromone derivatives in cell cultures of Pimpinella anisum. Influence of elicitation with methyl jasmonate and 2 β-methyl cyclodextrins.
CONCLUSIONS: The significant amounts of eugenin obtained in the anise cultures and the stability of production over long periods of time can be of interest for its biotechnological production and for future studies on biosynthesis regulation.
PMID: 29185164 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Biotechnology Letters)
Source: Biotechnology Letters - November 28, 2017 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Soto-Argel C, Hidalgo D, Palazon J, Corchete P Tags: Biotechnol Lett Source Type: research
