Edible film preparation by anthocyanin extract addition into acetylated cassava starch/sodium carboxymethyl cellulose matrix for oxidation inhibition of pumpkin seeds
In this study, an edible film was fabricated by incorporating anthocyanin extract from black rice (AEBR) into acetylated cassava starch (ACS)/carboxymethyl-cellulose (CMC) to enhance the shelf life of pumpkin seeds. The effects of AEBR on the rheological properties of film-forming solutions, as well as the structural characterization and physicochemical properties of the film, were evaluated. Rheological properties of solutions revealed that AEBR was evenly dispersed into polymer matrix and bound by hydrogen bonds, as confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis. The appropriate AEBR addition could be comp...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 9, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Lingyan Gao Hanju Sun Merga Nagassa Xiao Li Hui Pei Shuyun Liu Yingying Gu Shudong He Source Type: research
Edible film preparation by anthocyanin extract addition into acetylated cassava starch/sodium carboxymethyl cellulose matrix for oxidation inhibition of pumpkin seeds
In this study, an edible film was fabricated by incorporating anthocyanin extract from black rice (AEBR) into acetylated cassava starch (ACS)/carboxymethyl-cellulose (CMC) to enhance the shelf life of pumpkin seeds. The effects of AEBR on the rheological properties of film-forming solutions, as well as the structural characterization and physicochemical properties of the film, were evaluated. Rheological properties of solutions revealed that AEBR was evenly dispersed into polymer matrix and bound by hydrogen bonds, as confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis. The appropriate AEBR addition could be comp...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 9, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Lingyan Gao Hanju Sun Merga Nagassa Xiao Li Hui Pei Shuyun Liu Yingying Gu Shudong He Source Type: research
Structural and flow rheological properties of pumpkin pectic polysaccharide extracted by citric acid
This study elucidates the unique molecular structure of AcPP and suggests the potential of AcPP as a rheology modifier in low-viscous and mineral-reinforced beverages.PMID:38467216 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130748 (Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules)
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - March 11, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Yu-Ra Kang Yoon Hyuk Chang Source Type: research
Exploring the Diverse Biological Properties of Cannabidiol: A Focus on Plant Growth Stimulation
Chem Biodivers. 2024 Mar 11:e202400274. doi: 10.1002/cbdv.202400274. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe aim of the current study was to compare some biological activities of edible oils enriched with 10% of cannabidiol (CBD samples) from the Slovak market. In addition, hemp, coconut, argan, and pumpkin pure oils were also examined. The study evaluated the fatty acids content, as well as antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, cytotoxic, and phytotoxic activities. The CBD samples presented antimicrobial activity against the tested bacterial strains at higher concentrations (10000 and 5000 mg/L) and antifungal activity agains...
Source: Chemistry and Biodiversity - March 11, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Daniela Gru ľová Be áta Baranová Rosaria Francolino Hazem Elshafie Zuzana Ki ššová Al žbeta Glovaťáková Laura De Martino Giuseppe Amato Mara Martino Lucia Caputo Flavio Polito Francesco Manna Ippolito Camele Ľudmila Tkáčiková Vincenzo De Fe Source Type: research
Screening and characterization of an anti-inflammatory pectic polysaccharide from Cucurbita moschata Duch
This study aims to extract, characterize and evaluate the effects of pumpkin pectin polysaccharide on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory response in RAW264.7 cells and dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice, along with its underlying mechanism of action. Initially, we extracted three fractions of pectin polysaccharides from pumpkin and screened them for anti-inflammatory activity in LPS-induced macrophages, identifying CMDP-3a as the most potent anti-inflammatory fraction. Subsequently, CMDP-3a underwent comprehensive characterization through chromatography and spectroscopic analysis, revealing CMD...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - March 6, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Linlin Huang Qi Sun Quanhong Li Xin Li Source Type: research
Screening and characterization of an anti-inflammatory pectic polysaccharide from Cucurbita moschata Duch
This study aims to extract, characterize and evaluate the effects of pumpkin pectin polysaccharide on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory response in RAW264.7 cells and dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice, along with its underlying mechanism of action. Initially, we extracted three fractions of pectin polysaccharides from pumpkin and screened them for anti-inflammatory activity in LPS-induced macrophages, identifying CMDP-3a as the most potent anti-inflammatory fraction. Subsequently, CMDP-3a underwent comprehensive characterization through chromatography and spectroscopic analysis, revealing CMD...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - March 6, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Linlin Huang Qi Sun Quanhong Li Xin Li Source Type: research
Preliminary assessment of environmental safety (ecosafety) of dextrin-based nanosponges for environmental applications
Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2024 Feb 23;273:116120. doi: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116120. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe ability to employ waste products, such as vegetable scraps, as raw materials for the synthesis of new promising adsorbing materials is at the base of the circular economy and end of waste concepts. Dextrin-based nanosponges (D_NS), both cyclodextrin (CD) and maltodextrin (MD), have shown remarkable adsorption abilities in the removal of toxic compounds from water and wastewater, thus representing a bio-based low-cost solution which is establishing itself in the market. Nevertheless, their environmental safet...
Source: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety - February 24, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Arianna Bellingeri Gian Marco Palmaccio Claudio Cecone Francesco Trotta Ilaria Corsi Source Type: research
Gut microbiota-derived 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid from pumpkin polysaccharides supplementation alleviates colitis via MAPKs-PPAR γ/NF-κB inhibition
This study preliminarily confirmed its significant anti-UC activity superior to Salicylazosulfapyridine. The average molecular weight of PPs was 3.10 × 105 Da, and PPs mainly comprised Mannose, Rhamnose, Galacturonic acid, Galactosamine, Glucose, and Xylose with molar ratios of 1.58:3.51:34.54:1.00:3.25:3.02. PPs (50, 100 mg/kg) could significantly resist dextran sodium sulfate induced UC on C57BL/6 mice by improving gut microbiota dysbiosis, such as the changes of relative abundance of Bacteroides, Culturomica, Mucispirillum, Escherichia-Shigella, Alistipes and Helicobacter. PPs also reverse the abnormal inflammatory rea...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - February 23, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Minglan Wu Qi Wang Xiaodong Li Songxia Yu Fan Zhao Xia Wu Li Fan Xueling Liu Qingwei Zhao Xuelin He Weifen Li Qiao Zhang Xingjiang Hu Source Type: research
Gut microbiota-derived 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid from pumpkin polysaccharides supplementation alleviates colitis via MAPKs-PPAR γ/NF-κB inhibition
This study preliminarily confirmed its significant anti-UC activity superior to Salicylazosulfapyridine. The average molecular weight of PPs was 3.10 × 105 Da, and PPs mainly comprised Mannose, Rhamnose, Galacturonic acid, Galactosamine, Glucose, and Xylose with molar ratios of 1.58:3.51:34.54:1.00:3.25:3.02. PPs (50, 100 mg/kg) could significantly resist dextran sodium sulfate induced UC on C57BL/6 mice by improving gut microbiota dysbiosis, such as the changes of relative abundance of Bacteroides, Culturomica, Mucispirillum, Escherichia-Shigella, Alistipes and Helicobacter. PPs also reverse the abnormal inflammatory rea...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - February 23, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Minglan Wu Qi Wang Xiaodong Li Songxia Yu Fan Zhao Xia Wu Li Fan Xueling Liu Qingwei Zhao Xuelin He Weifen Li Qiao Zhang Xingjiang Hu Source Type: research
Formulation of Functional Liquid Diets Under IDDSI Levels 0 to 2 for Dysphagia Patients: Physico-Chemical, Sensory, Antioxidant and Electromyographic Oral Processing Analyses
In this study, functional liquid diets were formulated under International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) levels 0 –2. The developed diets were analysed for their proximate composition, colour, antioxidant and sensory properties. Antioxidant activities were determined using 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS+), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and total phenolic content (TPC) methods. The highest ABTS+ value was observed in pumpkin puree (level-2) i.e. 98.59%. Black carrot juice (level-1) showed the highest DPPH free radical scav...
Source: Dysphagia - February 21, 2024 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 29, Pages 791: Nutritionally Valuable Components and Heat-Induced Contaminants in Extruded Snack Products Enriched with Defatted Press Cakes
Šubarić
This research studies the influence of the addition of defatted press cakes (from the production of hazelnut, camelina, pumpkin, and hemp seed oil) on nutritionally important components: fibre, resistant starch, polyphenols, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), and acrylamide in directly and indirectly expanded snacks. The amounts of press cakes added to corn grits were 3, 6, and 9%. Extrusion was carried out in a laboratory single-screw extruder. For indirectly expanded products (SCFX), supercritical CO2 was injected during extrusion, and secondary expansion was completed in the microwave oven. The type and content...
Source: Molecules - February 8, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Antun Jozinovi ć Jelena Panak Balenti ć Đurđica Ačkar Mirta Ben šić Jurislav Babi ć Veronika Bari šić Ante Lon čarić Borislav Mili čević Drago Šubarić Tags: Article Source Type: research
Transcriptomic analysis reveals the molecular basis of photoperiod-regulated sex differentiation in tropical pumpkins (Cucurbita moschata Duch.)
Photoperiod, or the length of the day, has a significant impact on the flowering and sex differentiation of photoperiod-sensitive crops. The “miben” pumpkin (the main type of Cucurbita moschata Duch.) is well-kno... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - February 6, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Shudan Xue, Hexun Huang, Yingchao Xu, Ling Liu, Qitao Meng, Jitong Zhu, Meijiang Zhou, Hu Du, Chunpeng Yao, Qingmin Jin, Chengrong Nie and Yujuan Zhong Tags: Research Source Type: research
Ameliorative Potential of Pumpkin Seed Oil ( < em > Cucurbita pepo < /em > L.) Against Tramadol-Induced Oxidative Stress
CONCLUSION: The dose-dependent delivery of CPSO was able to restore not only the activity but also the concentrations of the altered markers.PMID:38234695 | PMC:PMC10793191 | DOI:10.1177/15593258241226913 (Source: Dose Response)
Source: Dose Response - January 18, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Ezebuilo U Ekpono Ejike D Eze Afodun M Adam Udu A Ibiam Orji U Obasi Josiah E Ifie Ejike U Ekpono Esther U Alum Sana Noreen Chinaza G Awuchi Patrick M Aja Source Type: research
Complementary and alternative supplements: a review of dermatologic effectiveness for androgenetic alopecia
CONCLUSION: Certain CAMs can be promising for hair loss treatment. There is a need for more scientific research to better explore the efficacy of currently identified CAMs in treating AGA.PMID:38174012 | PMC:PMC10761108 | DOI:10.1080/08998280.2023.2263829 (Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings)
Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - January 4, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Promise Ufomadu Source Type: research
Complementary and alternative supplements: a review of dermatologic effectiveness for androgenetic alopecia
CONCLUSION: Certain CAMs can be promising for hair loss treatment. There is a need for more scientific research to better explore the efficacy of currently identified CAMs in treating AGA.PMID:38174012 | PMC:PMC10761108 | DOI:10.1080/08998280.2023.2263829 (Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings)
Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - January 4, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Promise Ufomadu Source Type: research
