FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
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2023
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Xin Hu,Wen-xuan Hu,Hong-yu Lu,Song Liu,Sheng-qi Rao,Zhen-quan Yang,Xin-an Jiao
This study investigated the effects of enzyme action time (1–5 h) on the physicochemical properties, structure, and functionality of transglutaminase-catalyzed ovalbumin (OVA) in the presence of oligochitosan (OCS). Physically combining OVA and OCS led to a substantial increase in particle size and polydispersity index, rendering the mixed system unstable. With the increase of enzyme action time, the particle size of glycosylated and cross-linked OVA (GC-OVA) decreased first and then increased, reaching a minimum value of 411 nm at 4 h. Moreover, the decrease of free amino groups content at 4 h reflected the occurrence degree of glycosylation and cross-linking reaction, which was close to saturation. Diverse methods were used to analyze variations in the molecular structure of OVA, confirming changes in the primary, secondary, and tertiary structures, and the microstructure. The glycosylation grafting and cross-linking with the appropriate extent of the enzymatic action time is the primary reason for improving the foaming , emulsification properties, and DPPH activity of OVA. Moreover, GC-OVA had greater apparent viscosity, G′ and G″ than the other control systems (the untreated OVA and the physical mixture of OVA and OCS) and significantly affected the hardness and cohesion properties in the gel's texture (5.6 and 2.4-fold that of the untreated OVA, respectively). This study provides information for further understanding the effect of glycosylation grafting caused by enzyme cross-linking time on OVA. The study also demonstrates the possibility of obtaining new protein compositions to expand the applications of food proteins.
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LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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2023
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IF 6
Rong-Shuai Hu,Li Yu,Sai-Ya Zhou,Hui-Fen Zhou,Hai-Tong Wan,Jie-Hong Yang
The natural deep eutectic solvent (NADES) was used as the extraction solvent to extract the four ingredients from Chuanxiong-Honghua. NADES-7 composed of L-proline and lactic acid (1:2) has a better extraction effect compared with traditional solvents. The extraction process was optimized using response surface methodology (RSM) and ant colony algorithm-enabled backpropagation neural network (ACO-BPNN), which were compared with each other. ACO-BPNN has a higher R 2 and predictive value than RSM. The optimal process parameters predicted by the ACO-BPNN were determined to be as follows: solvent-to-material ratio, 8 mL/g; extraction time, 67 min; water concentration, 48%; and extraction temperature, 50 °C. The best predicted comprehensive evaluation value was 4.2634, and the mean value obtained from the experiment was 3.8678. Compared with traditional solvents, the antioxidant activity of NADES-7 extract was better, and the mean value of DPPH, FRAP (ferric reducing antioxidant power), and ABTS assays were 0.1555, 0.1132, and 0.0894 mmol Trolox/g dry weight, respectively. Experimental results show that ACO-BPNN can better optimize the extraction process of many different polar compounds in plant combinations.
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JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
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2025
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IF 5.4
Ruyue Wang,Chunping Yu,Xin Wang,Minfei Yang,Yang Gao,Hailong Zhang
Ethnopharmacological relevance Lonicera caerulea var. edulis is an Oroqen medicine with fever relief, detoxification, and anti-inflammatory activities. However, pharmacological and chemical research on its leaves is limited. Aim of the study Focusing on L. caerulea var. edulis leaves, the research involved identification of active constituents, examination of anti-inflammatory effects in mice, and analysis of mechanisms. Materials and methods Based on activity-guided fractionation, the phytochemicals were separated via various chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. The anti-inflammatory effects were evaluated in mice with LPS-stimulated acute lung injury. Antioxidant capacity was determined through DPPH • and OH • scavenging, ferric-reducing and lipid peroxidation assay. The active compounds were screened in LPS-treated RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. Then, the anti-inflammatory mechanisms were investigated via RT-qPCR, western blot analysis, and molecular docking experiments. Results The EtOAc fraction (EF) displayed the strongest anti-inflammatory activity, with a pronounced inhibitory effect on cellular NO production, markedly decreasing the levels of inflammatory factors, effectively improving acute lung injury, and alleviating pulmonary edema in mice. Meanwhile, EF was also the strongest antioxidant layer which could effectively scavenge free radicals. Phytochemical investigation of EF resulted in the isolation of one new diterpenoid and 19 known constituents, of which ten compounds are lignans. Among them, a lignan ( 8 ) significantly reduced NO production, inhibited the IL-1β, IL-6, iNOS, and COX-2 gene expression, and decreased the phosphorylation levels of p65 and IκBα in RAW 264.7 macrophages. Additionally, 8 could tightly interact with the p65 and IκBα proteins of NF-κB. Conclusion The leaves of L . caerulea var. edulis have significant anti-inflammatory properties, and lignans are the main active components, whose anti-inflammatory mechanisms are mainly through inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway.
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CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
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2025
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Ke Guo,Peng Zhao,Xinxin Yang,Jin Wang,Wei Chang,Simei Liu,Siqi Zhang,Tingting Zhang,Hao Yan,Yafeng Yan,Jie Wang,Xiping Chen,Churong Yu,Guoquan Wang
The present study reports the synthesis of a selenium nanocomplex (Se-TFPs) using purified polysaccharides from Tussilago farfara L (coltsfoot). It evaluates its structural characteristics, physicochemical properties, and inhibitory effects of Michigan Cancer Foundation-7 (MCF-7) breast cancer cells. The influence of processing conditions on nanoparticle size and stability at 25 °C was assessed using particle size and zeta potential measurements. The Se-TFPs were synthesized by optimizing the processing conditions via response surface methodology, yielding nanoparticles with a selenium (Se)-to-polysaccharide mass ratio of 1:13.5, a Se-to-ascorbic acid molar ratio of 1:4.5, a selenite concentration of 10.7 mM, and a reaction time of 4.4 h. The resulting Se-TFPs had an average particle size of 107.2 nm and a zeta potential of -35.1 mV. Structural and physicochemical analyses confirmed successful nanoparticle formation. Compared to TFPs, Se-TFPs exhibited significantly enhanced scavenging activity against 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2'-Azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS), hydroxyl radicals, and superoxide anion radicals. The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assays, flow cytometry, and cell cycle apoptosis analysis revealed that Se-TFPs effectively inhibited MCF-7 cell proliferation at the S phase, with an IC50 value of 119.62 μg/mL.
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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2024
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IF 5.6
Hu Xu,Gen Li,Cheng Wan,Xiao-Yi Wei,Tao Zhou
In order to improve the extraction yield of lotus leaf polysaccharide (LLP) and offer scientific foundation for utilization of LLPs in the food and pharmaceutical industries, pectinase-assisted extraction method was employed for the preparation of LLP. The chemical composition, physicochemical properties (e.g. rheological and thermal properties etc.), antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of LLP and its two purified fractions (LLP1 and LLP3) obtained using DEAE-52 and subsequent Sephadex G-100 column chromatography were also investigated. Antioxidant assays indicated that the polysaccharides had remarkable DPPH• and ABTS +• scavenging activities. In H 2 O 2 -induced RAW264.7 cells, LLPs showed marked protective effect on oxidative stress, reducing the MDA and ROS contents and increasing the CAT and SOD activities. LLPs were also found to effectively modulate the expressions of CAT, SOD1, Nrf-2, HO-1, NQO1 and Keap1 mRNA. Thus, the potent antioxidant effects of LLPs were achieved possibly by regulating the Keap1/Nrf-2/HO-1 signaling pathways. In lipopolysaccharide-treated RAW264.7 macrophages, LLPs reduced phagocytic ability, decreased release of NO, TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6, and increased release of IL-10 and TGF-β1, indicating their potent anti-inflammatory effect. LLPs downregulated expressions of iNOS, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, COX-2, and TLR-4 mRNA. Therefore, modulation of NF-κB signaling pathway is possibly the important anti-inflammatory mechanism of LLPs.
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Pharmaceuticals
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2024
·Vol. 17
·期 10
·1273
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IF 4.3
Bo Yang,Xu Zhang,Liguo Zhang,Jinjin Wu,Wei Wang,Qiaomei Huang,Zhenyuan Wang,Jichuan Zhang,Tongjie Xu,Chengyu Wu,Jiaheng Zhang
Objectives: To address the poor efficacy and percutaneous penetration of grape seed oil, ionic liquids and nanotechnology were combined to prepare a grape seed oil emulsion. Methods: A novel Menthol-CoQ10 ionic liquid and ionic liquid based grapeseed oil emulsion were prepared and confirmed. Results: The average size of the grapeseed oil emulsion was 218 nm, and its zeta potential was −33.5 mV. The ionic liquid-based grape seed oil emulsion exhibited a transdermal penetration effect 4.63-fold higher than that of ordinary grape seed oil emulsion. Ionic liquid also displayed enhanced efficiency both in vitro and in vivo. It significantly inhibited the production of DPPH free radicals and tyrosinase, inhibited melanin and matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) produced by cells, and promoted type I collagen expression in fibroblasts. After 28 days of continuous use, the grapeseed oil emulsion improved the water content of the stratum corneum and the rate of transepidermal water loss, enhanced the firmness and elasticity of the skin, and significantly improved the total number and length of under-eye lines, tail lines, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines on the face. Conclusions: Menthol-CoQ10 ionic liquid is a promising functional excipient for both transdermal delivery increase and efficient enhancement. Ionic liquid and nanotechnology for grape seed oil facial mask displayed significantly enhanced efficacy and permeability.
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化妆品科学
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纳米技术
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皮肤病学
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MOLECULES
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2019
·Vol. 24
·期 9
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IF 3.06
Mei-Jun Chu,Yong-Mei Du,Xin-Min Liu,Ning Yan,Feng-Zhong Wang,Zhong-Feng Zhang
Due to the importance of proanthocyanidin bioactivity and its relationship with chemical structure, ultrasound-assisted extraction and purification schemes were proposed to evaluate the proanthocyanidin content and analyze the structural composition and potential bioactivities of different proanthocyanidin fractions from Chinese wild rice (Zizanialatifolia). Following an optimized extraction procedure, the crude wild rice proanthocyanidins (WRPs) were purified using n-butanol extraction, chromatography on macroporous resins, and further fractionation on Sephadex LH-20 to yield six specific fractions (WRPs-1–WRPs-6) containing proanthocyanidin levels exceeding 524.19 ± 3.56 mg/g extract. Structurally, (+)-catechin, (−)-epicatechin, and (−)-epigallocatechin were present as both terminal and extension units, and (−)-epicatechin was the major extension unit, in each fraction. This is the first preparation of WRP fractions with a different mean degree of polymerization (mDP), ranging from 2.66 ± 0.04 to 10.30 ± 0.46. A comparison of the bioactivities of these fractions revealed that fractions WRPs-1−WRPs-5 had significant DPPH radical scavenging activities, whereas fraction WRPs-6 with a high mDP showed better α-glucosidase and pancreatic lipase inhibitory effects. These findings should help define possible applications of WRPs to functional foods or nutraceuticals.Keywords:wild rice;Zizania latifolia;proanthocyanidins;extraction;purification;fractionation;degree of polymerization;bioactivities
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营养保健品
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2016
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IF 4.052
Qian Li,Xieyi Wang,Jun Chen,Chengmei Liu,Ti Li,David Julian McClements,Taotao Dai,Jiyan Liu
An extract isolated from Choerospondias axillaris peels was separated into five fractions using size-exclusion chromatography. The structural composition and mean degree of polymerization (mDP) of these fractions were then characterized by acid-catalysis followed by HPLC analysis. The antioxidant activity of each fraction was determined using a combination of chemical-based methods (DPPH , ABTS + radical scavenging activity, ferric-reducing antioxidant power, and phosphomolybdate assay) and a cellular-based assay. All fractions tested were found to have high total phenolics contents and were rich in proanthocyanidins. The mDP of fractions (F1–F5) ranged from 1.92 to 9.25. When tested by the chemical-based assays, the antioxidant activity of the fractions did not depend on molecular weight of the phenolics. Conversely, when tested by the cellular-based assay the antioxidant activity actually decreased with increasing molecular weight of the proanthocyanidins. These experiments highlight the limitations of using chemical-based assays to establish the antioxidant activity of proanthocyanidins within biological systems.
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PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS
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2022
·Vol. 33
·期 4
·599-611
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IF 3.024
Mei Yang,Minzhen Yin,Shanshan Chu,Yujiao Zhao,Qingying Fang,Ming'en Cheng,Huasheng Peng,Luqi Huang
Introduction Astragali Radix has been used for over 2000 years in traditional Chinese medicine. Its secondary xylem “Jinjing” and secondary phloem “Yulan” are important for evaluating the quality of the Daodi medicinal material in China. However, its systematic characterisation has not been conducted. Objective This study aims to investigate the colour, chemical compounds, and antioxidant capacity of the secondary xylem and phloem of Astragali Radix on the basis of untargeted metabolomics, broadening the application scope of Astragali Radix in food and pharmaceutical industries. Methods The L* , a* , and b* of the secondary xylem and phloem were measured by colorimetry, and the chemical compounds were identified and quantified by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS) and high-performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector-evaporative light scattering detection. 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) assays were conducted to evaluate their antioxidant capacity. Results Thirty-one compounds were identified by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS. The secondary xylem exhibited high parameter b* , flavonoid content, and antioxidant capacity, while the secondary phloem was rich in astragalosides. The colour parameters of well-defined type A significantly varied from those of the other types. Well-defined type A also exhibited the highest antioxidant activity and flavonoid content, followed by middle type A-like, middle type B-like, and yellow shading type B. Conclusion The colour parameters, chemical compounds, and antioxidant capacity among the different transverse sections of secondary xylem and phloem varied. The yellow colour of secondary xylem was correlated to high flavonoid content and antioxidant activity, and well-defined type A of Astragali Radix had better quality than other types.
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药学
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食品科学
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代谢组学
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PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
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2022
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IF 4.885
Zhengyu Hu,Ruiying Yu,Jinfeng Sun,Yuanqi Duan,Hongli Zhou,Wei Zhou,Gao Li
In this study, polysaccharides from the leaves of Rhododendron dauricum L. (RDPs) were decolorized using the static macroporous resin adsorption method. The RDPs were characterized and their antioxidant activities were investigated. An analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and a response surface method (RSM) were used to determine the optimum decolorization conditions as: a polysaccharide concentration of 8 mg/mL, decolorization time of 70 min, liquid–solid ratio of 6 mL/g, and decolorization temperature of 52 °C, with D101 as the best resin. Furthermore, two novel polysaccharides (RDP-1 and RDP-2) were isolated from R. dauricum leaves and characterized, which demonstrated that RDP-1 and RDP-2 were both composed of mannose , glucose, galactose , and arabinose in different molar ratios. These RDPs also exhibited a triple helix conformation, and primarily contained →6)-Glc p -(1→, →5)-Ara f -(1→, →2,4)-Man p -(1→, →6)-Gal p -(1→ and Glc p -(1→ residues with different connection sequences. Biological activity tests showed that the two polysaccharides possessed scavenging capacity against 1,1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), hydroxyl, and 2,2-Azino-bis-(3-ethyl-benzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) radicals. The results indicated that the antioxidant activities of the RDPs obtained by the static decolorization method improved, which lays a theoretical foundation for developing techniques for utilising R. dauricum .
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2022
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IF 8.025
Hong-jia Xiang,Ai-ling Zhong,Hong Wang,Ling Xiao,Tian-ren Deng,Teng-gen Hu,Peng Wen
For the greater utilization of β -carotene in antioxidant material, β -carotene-loaded emulsion stabilized by alkali lignin (AL) was successfully electrospinning with poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) (PVA/AL/ β -carotene nanofiber). Transmission electron microscopy demonstrated the core-shell structure of nanofiber with the average diameter being 356.31 nm, and 85.7 % of β -carotene was effectively encapsulated into the core section. Fourier transform infrared spectra and differential scanning calorimetry revealed the good compatibility and decreased crystallinity of β -carotene, favoring its stability and solubility, respectively. As expected, the PVA/AL/ β -carotene nanofiber exhibited higher antioxidant activity than free β -carotene due to the protection of AL matrix and the special structure of nanofiber, as the DPPH free radical scavenging rate being 90.7 % at 7th day. The sustained release behavior of β -carotene and AL from fiber followed Fickian diffusion model, contributing to the greater protection for fish oil than that of emulsion. Thus, this study provides an approach to develop hydrophobic compounds-loaded emulsion electrospun antioxidant material with controlled release property and enhanced activity.
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Frontiers in Nutrition
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2021
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IF 6.576
Shen Rui,Lin Dehui,Liu Zhe,Zhai Honglei,Yang Xingbin
In this study, the anti-solvent precipitation and a simple complex method were applied for the preparation of bacterial cellulose nanofiber/soy protein isolate (BCNs/SPI) colloidal particles. Fourier transform IR (FT-IR) showed that hydrogen bonds generated in BCNs/SPI colloidal particles via the anti-solvent precipitation were stronger than those generated in BCNs/SPI colloidal particles self-assembled by a simple complex method. Meanwhile, the crystallinity, thermal stability, and contact angle of BCNs/SPI colloidal particles via the anti-solvent precipitation show an improvement in comparison with those of BCNs/SPI colloidal particles via a simple complex method. BCNs/SPI colloidal particles via the anti-solvent precipitation showed enhanced gel viscoelasticity, which was confirmed by dynamic oscillatory measurements. Furthermore, high internal phase Pickering emulsions (HIPEs) were additionally stable due to their stabilization by BCNs/SPI colloidal particles via the anti-solvent precipitation. Since then, HIPEs stabilized by BCNs/SPI colloidal particles via the anti-solvent precipitation were used for the delivery of curcumin. The curcumin-loaded HIPEs showed a good encapsulation efficiency and high 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) removal efficiency. Additionally, the bioaccessibility of curcumin was significantly increased to 30.54% after the encapsulation using the prepared HIPEs. Therefore, it can be concluded that the anti-solvent precipitation is an effective way to assemble the polysaccharide/protein complex particles for the stabilization of HIPEs, and the prepared stable HIPEs showed a potential application in the delivery of curcumin.
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