CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2025
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IF 13.2
Jiahu Yao,Yang Yang,Hu Zhao,Chuanming Wang,Liang Jin,Tengyun Long,Wei Huang,Xiang Zhan,Xin Li,Xin Chen,Jinhu Xie,Bin Wu,Chuansi Wang,Liling Huang,Hongnian Pan,Xuan Nie,Changjun Yu,Wei Chen
The accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) within colonic tissue represents a critical factor in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The application of antioxidant therapy utilizing artificial nanozymes has emerged as an effective strategy for the management of IBD. Nevertheless, current nanozymes exhibit limitations in stability, tissue compatibility, and systemic toxicity, which constrain their applicability within the biomedical domain. Herein, we designed a biocompatible colon-targeted integrated therapeutic system (BiOSe-RA@FP), the core of which is Bi 2 O 2 Se (BiOSe) nanosheets encapsulating natural plant rosmarinic acid (RA), enclosed within pH-responsive enteric hydrogel microspheres (FP). This system ensures targeted delivery of BiOSe-RA to the inflamed colon and prolongs its local retention time. BiOSe-RA fully exerts the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) in the colon, effectively removing ROS (·OH, ·O 2 − , and H 2 O 2 ). Concurrently, BiOSe-RA exerts excellent anti-inflammatory activities in the colon, which could inhibit the secretion of inflammatory factors, and induce macrophages to polarize the M2 type. The ultimate effect is to preserve the integrity of the intestinal epithelial mucosal barrier and restore microbial homeostasis in the colon by mitigating intestinal oxidative stress and ameliorating the inflammatory microenvironment. The constructed BiOSe-RA@FP could regulate intestinal microbial community disorders, providing a safe and effective new solution for the treatment of IBD.
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PLANT CELL REPORTS
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2024
·Vol. 43
·期 4
·1-15
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IF 5.3
Ma Guanglei,Hu Bijie,Yang Siyin,Cen Zixuan,Zheng Yiran,Dong Yan
Key message The regulatory action of BXs secreted by wheat on the pathogenicity of FOF causing Fusarium wilt in faba bean were analyzed. DIMBOA and MBOA weakened the pathogenicity of FOF. Abstract A large number of pathogenic bacteria in continuous cropping soil infect faba bean plants, leading to the occurrence of wilt disease, which restricts their production. Faba bean–wheat intercropping is often used to alleviate this disease. This study investigates the effect of benzoxazinoids (BXs) secreted by wheat root on the pathogenicity of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Fabae (FOF) and underlying molecular mechanisms. The effects of DIMBOA(2,4-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-1,4-benzoxazine-4-one) and MBOA(6-methoxybenzoxazolin-2-one) on the activity of cell-wall-degrading enzymes in FOF(cellulase, pectinase, amylase, and protease), FOF Toxin (fusaric acid, FA) content were investigated through indoor culture experiments. The effect of BXs on the metabolic level of FOF was analyzed by metabonomics to explore the ecological function of benzoxazines intercropping control of Fusarium wilt in faba bean. The results show that the Exogenous addition of DIMBOA and MBOA decreased the activity of plant-cell-wall-degrading enzymes and fusaric acid content and significantly weakened the pathogenicity of FOF. DIMBOA and MBOA significantly inhibited the pathogenicity of FOF, and metabolome analysis showed that DIMBOA and MBOA reduced the pathogenicity of FOF by down-regulating related pathways such as nucleotide metabolism and linoleic acid metabolism, thus effectively controlling the occurrence of Fusarium wilt in faba bean.
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2024
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IF 7.4
Xingyu Wu,Zhe Gao,Chengfang Zhao,Yan Liu,Chengyi Huang,Lilin Wang,Jinsong He,Fei Shen,Yanzong Zhang
To safeguard water quality and sustainable phosphorus cycling, it is imperative to recover phosphorus from high-content wastewater, particularly livestock wastewater, considering the low tolerance threshold for phosphate in surface water (below 0.5 mg/L). Calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate possess considerable potential for phosphate adsorption; however, their crystalline nature diminishes the reactivity of calcium and magnesium, resulting in the limited phosphate adsorption capacity. In this study, a novel phosphate adsorbent (PCCM@K) was synthesized through co-precipitation involving Ca, Mg, and pectin, followed by direct coating with konjac glucomannan, which eliminated the need for separation and cleaning steps. Pectin macromolecules interact with Ca and Mg to yield amorphous minerals, thereby enhancing the pore structure. The assessment of the phosphate adsorption performance of PCCM@K reveals robust alkali release, stable adsorption across a broad pH range (3−12), high adsorption capacity (61.9 mg-P/g), minimal interference from coexisting ions, and effective phosphate recovery in the actual biogas slurry. The primary mechanism underlying phosphate adsorption is chemisorption. During the adsorption process, ligand exchange takes place between carbonate and phosphate, leading to an increase in solution pH and the immobilization of phosphate via inner-sphere complexation with Ca and Mg. Overall, PCCM@K exhibits considerable potential for phosphorus recovery from wastewater, highlighting its significance in promoting environmentally sustainable practices.
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2024
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Hao Xu,Yihao Huang,Kuang He,Ziqiang Lin,David Julian McClements,Yao Hu,Hao Cheng,Xinwen Peng,Zhengyu Jin,Long Chen
Food waste occurs frequently worldwide, though hunger and malnutrition issues have received global attention. Short-term spoilage of perishable foods causes a significant proportion of food waste. Developing simple, green, and low-cost strategies to preserve the freshness of perishable foods is important to address this issue and improving food safety. By using strawberries as the model perishable fruit, this study reported a pectin/carboxy methyl starch sodium (PC) based coating using epigallocatechin gallate-loaded eggshell powder (ES@EGCG) as the functional fillers. In comparison to PC coating, the PC-ES@EGCG coating displayed much-enhanced performance, such as enhanced mechanical (2 folds) and barrier (water vapor & oxygen) properties. This composite coating reduced the weight loss of strawberries from over 60% to around 30% after 7-day storage. Coated strawberries exhibit better freshness retention, which achieves the purpose of preserving strawberries during storage. This study provided a cost-effective and eco-friendly coating strategy for reducing food waste.
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2024
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Yinchun Liu,Fang Liu,Jianrui Liu,Jingwen Dong,Mingxia Xing,Xiangyu Chen,Ya'nan Wu,Tianxi Ai,Yongqin Zhang
Pectin depolymerase is widely utilized in various industrial sectors. However, the traditional methods for determining its enzymatic activity have limitations, such as cumbersome operations and a significant impact of enzyme solution dilution ratios on activity. The 3-methyl-2-benzothiazolinone hydrazone (MBTH) method can be employed to address these issues, but pectin precipitation and strong background commonly arise in this method. We have successfully overcome these challenges by employing a low-temperature and high-alkaline environment, and further optimized the reagent compositions and detection wavelength to improve the method. Consequently, enzyme hydrolysis follows a zero-order reaction within 60 min, which is helpful for the endpoint measurement of pectinase activity. The developed calibration curve for pectinase concentration and hydrolysis rate demonstrates linearity (R 2 = 0.9945) within the range of 2.5–15.8 mU/mL of pectinase. This method exhibits high sensitivity, accuracy, and stability, making it suitable for routine determination of pectin depolymerase activity in research and applications.
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CARBOHYDRATE RESEARCH
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2025
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Chang Liu,Ning Li,Li Niu,Xu Li,Jacko Feng,Zhiming Liu
Pectin and sodium alginate (SA) were mixed to form composite films using the casting method. Antibacterial packaging films (pectin/ZA) were obtained by a simple ion exchange method with a pectin/SA blend film. The effect of Zn 2 ⁺ on the pectin/SA blend in terms of structural, morphological, thermal, physical, and mechanical properties, as well as antibacterial activity, was investigated in detail. The FT-IR, XRD, and XPS results indicated that Zn 2 ⁺ was successfully introduced into the pectin/SA blend film. Additionally, SEM images exhibited the uniform incorporation of Zn 2 ⁺ into the pectin/SA blend film. Moreover, the blend film of pectin and alginate improved its thermal properties, mechanical properties, and water resistance compared to the pure pectin film. Furthermore, the pectin/ZA blend film had significant antimicrobial activity against S. aureus and E. coli , revealing its potential application in food packaging.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2024
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IF 7.7
Chang Liu,Ning Li,Xinyu An,Xu Li,Zhiming Liu
The novel incorporation of dragon fruit peel extract (DE), rich in anthocyanins, Zn 2+ (from Zinc Alginate) and pectin was applied to create active and intelligent food packaging composite films. These films were characterized for their microstructure and properties. Various levels of anthocyanin extracts (1 %, 3 %, and 5 %) were evaluated for their impact on the films' physical and functional properties, incorporating microstructure, mechanical strength, barrier properties, pH sensitivity, and bacteriostatic effectiveness. The films exhibited a significant antibacterial rate of up to 99.99 % against common foodborne pathogens, enhanced flame retardancy with an enhancement of 32.7 %, and a broad pH sensitivity range, indicating their adaptability to various conditions. The results demonstrated that the prepared indicator film achieved a 50 % reduction in water vapor permeability. Additionally, the mechanical properties were enhanced, with only a slight decrease of 12.2 % in tensile strength and 14.0 % in elongation at break. In tests monitoring shrimp freshness, pectin/ZA/DE films showed notable color changes correlating with shrimp quality. These specific values highlight the pectin/ZA/DE films' potential for real-world applications, suggesting that they have potential applications as smart packaging materials in the food industry.
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Nanomaterials
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2024
·Vol. 14
·期 24
·2022
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Qiongmei Mai,Yu Lu,Qianyu Cai,Jianglong Hu,Yunyou Lv,Yonglan Yang,Liqiang Wang,Yuezhao Zhou,Jie Liu
Sclerotinia sclerotiorumis one of the fungi that cause plant diseases. It damages plants by secreting large amounts of oxalic acid and cell wall-degrading enzymes. To meet this challenge, we designed a new pH/enzyme dual-responsive nanopesticide Pro@ZnO@Pectin (PZP). This nanopesticide uses zinc oxide (ZnO) as a carrier of prochloraz (Pro) and is encapsulated with pectin. When encountering oxalic acid released bySclerotinia sclerotiorum, the acidic environment promotes the decomposition of ZnO; at the same time, the pectinase produced bySclerotinia sclerotiorumcan also decompose the outer pectin layer of PZP, thereby promoting the effective release of the active ingredient. Experimental data showed that PZP was able to achieve an efficient release rate of 57.25% and 68.46% when pectinase was added or under acidic conditions, respectively. In addition, in vitro tests showed that the antifungal effect of PZP was comparable to that of the commercial Pro (Pro SC) on the market, and its efficacy was 1.40 times and 1.32 times that of the Pro original drug (Pro TC), respectively. Crucially, the application of PZP significantly alleviated the detrimental impacts of Pro on wheat development. Soil wetting experiments have proved that PZP primarily remained in the soil, thereby decreasing its likelihood of contaminating water sources and reducing potential risks to non-target organisms. Moreover, PZP improved the foliar wettability of Pro, lowering the contact angle to 75.06°. Residue analyses indicated that PZP did not elevate prochloraz residue levels in tomato fruits compared to conventional applications, indicating that the nanopesticide formulation does not lead to excessive pesticide buildup. In summary, the nanopesticide PZP shows great promise for effectively managingSclerotinia sclerotiorumwhile minimizing environmental impact.
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JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
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2025
·Vol. 23
·期 1
·1-18
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IF 12.6
Chen Xianghang,Wang Beini,Al Mamun Abdullah,Du Kaiyi,Wang Shengfu,Hu Qianqian,Chen Xinyuan,Lu Yang,Du Anyu,Wu Yueqi,Shao Jiaqin,Wang Shuangshuang,Jiang Chang,Zhou Kailiang,Hu Siwang,Xiao Jian
Introduction Spinal cord injury (SCI) impairs the balance of gut microbiomes, which further aggravates inflammation in the injured areas and inhibits axonal regeneration. The intestinal microbiome plays an important role in SCI and regulating intestinal microbiome promotes SCI repair. However, current studies have shown that indole-3 propionate (IPA), a metabolite of gut bacteria, can promote axonal regeneration. However, the short half-life of IPA limits its effectiveness. Gut microbiota plays a role in the progression of SCI, but the studies about diet regulates intestinal flora metabolites to improve SCI are still limited and lack guiding significance. Results The results showed that Pectin-Zein-IPA NPs treatment improves motor function recovery, inhibits the activation of oxidative stress, enhances axonal regeneration and activates AKT/Nrf-2 signaling pathway following SCI. Further analysis showed that Pec-Zein-IPA NPs treatment reduced the intestinal flora metabolite accumulation of L-methionine, and alleviated neuroinflammation by improving autophagy and inhibiting pyroptosis. Pec-Zein-IPA may reduced neuroinflammation after SCI by decreasing the abundance of Clostridia − UCG-014 , Clostridia − vadinBB60 − group , Shewanella (positively correlated with L-Methionine) and increasing the abundance of Parasutterella (negatively correlated with L-Methionine). Conclusions Our findings provide a strategy for oral drug research in SCI. The results suggest that Pectin-Zein-IPA NPs have potential advantages for treatment and management of SCI. Reducing L-methionine intake may help reduce neuroinflammation after SCI. Graphical
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2024
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Yu Wu,Lingchi Zeng,Yancheng Zheng,Fuchang You,Xuejin Liu
In this study, nitrogen-doped carbon dots (N-CDs) were synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method using pectin polysaccharide as the carbon source, with 1-hexylamine, 1,2-diaminocyclohexane, and diethylenetriamine as individual nitrogen sources. The chemical composition, fluorescence properties, and morphology of the synthesized N-CDs were characterized. Their corrosion inhibition performance on N80 steel in 1 M H 2 SO 4 was evaluated using electrochemical analyses and weight loss experiments. Tafel and EIS analyses demonstrated that at a concentration of 200 mg/L, the maximum inhibition efficiencies of PHA-CDs, PCA-CDs, and PDA-CDs, synthesized using monoamine, diamine, and triamine as nitrogen sources, were 75.3 %, 90.1 %, and 95.4 %, respectively. The inhibition efficiency increased with the total nitrogen and pyrrolic N content in the N-CDs, corresponding to the choice of nitrogen source. Weight loss experiments further confirmed these trends. Additionally, the N-CDs were found to act as mixed-type inhibitors with a predominant anodic inhibition effect and are classified as predominantly chemisorptive. The adsorption behavior adhered to the Langmuir adsorption model, where coordination complexes formed between pyrrolic N and metal Fe increase the surface coverage of the adsorption film, thereby enhancing corrosion resistance.
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JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2025
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Xiangzhao Ma,Huan Li,Ying Li,Xiaofang Xie,Yiwen Wang,Mengfan Wang,Xin Peng
The inhibitory mechanisms and binding behaviors of nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) to α-glucosidase/α-amylase were investigated by in vitro multispectroscopic methods and in silico modeling technique. The results demonstrated that NDGA reversibly and uncompetitively inhibited α-glucosidase, exhibiting stronger inhibition than acarbose, while it displayed noncompetitive inhibition against α-amylase. Additionally, NDGA could spontaneously bind to α-glucosidase/α-amylase mainly through hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic forces, thus altering the spatial structure of enzymes and reducing their catalytic activity. The presence of crowding reagents/polysaccharides/undigested milk proteins would decrease the inhibitory ability of NDGA, whereas fatty acids exhibited the opposite phenomenon on α-glucosidase. Furthermore, the antidiabetic activity of NDGA in vivo was evaluated using the diabetic Drosophila model induced by a high-sugar diet. It was found that NDGA significantly reduced the glucose levels of diabetic Drosophila. These findings suggested that NDGA was a potential inhibitor of α-glucosidase/α-amylase and could be used as a nutritional adjuvant to prevent diabetes.
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2025
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Wangfei Yu,Guannan Wang,Huizhi Chen,Honglei Mu,Ben Niu,Yanchao Han,Lishu Wang,Hangjun Chen,Haiyan Gao
To address the poor hydrolytic stability of CD-MOF in food applications, CD-MOF loaded with thymol (TCDM) was prepared and filled into a pectin (PEC)/sodium alginate (SA) substrate with the aid of zein to obtain a thymol-CD-MOF/zein-PEC-SA (TCDM/ZPS) polymer film. Characterization revealed that zein-PEC/SA (ZPS) protected TCDM by forming amphiphilic microspheres. TCDM was able to exist stably in the hydrophilic polysaccharide substrate and achieve a long-term slow release over 336 h. Besides, environmental humidity could also be used as a switch for regulating the thymol release rate, which was consistent with the first-order release model (R 2 > 0.99). TCDM and TCDM/ZPS showed excellent antimicrobial effects against E. coli , S. aureus , and B. cinerea , the most common fungi in plant-based foods. The preservation experiment maintained the quality of strawberry and Agaricus bisporus mushroom. This strategy holds the potential to broaden the application scope and enhance the utility of CD-MOF in food preservation.
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