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Pan W, Qi X, Huang Z, Shen M, Wen H, Xie J. Effect of three polysaccharides with different charge characteristics on the properties of highland barley starch gel. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 281:136267. [PMID: 39366626 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.136267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2024] [Revised: 09/27/2024] [Accepted: 10/01/2024] [Indexed: 10/06/2024]
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Highland barley, a nutritious whole grain, faces limited market utilization due to the poor heating stability of its starch. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of three differently charged ionic polysaccharides-guar gum (GG), xanthan gum (XG), and carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC)-on the gel properties of highland barley starch (HBS). GG and XG notably increased pasting viscosity, viscoelasticity, hardness, and strength of HBS gels. Conversely, CMC resulted in decreased gel properties. All three polysaccharides enhanced OH tensile vibration (3000-3800 cm-1), with GG and XG promoting denser honeycomb network structures and lower spin-spin relaxation time (T2), indicating improved structural integrity. In contrast, low concentrations of CMC led to disorder and loose structure. Hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions were the main forces by which polysaccharides influenced the properties of starch gels. This research contributes to enhancing the properties of HBS gel during heating and expanding its commercial applications. It also provides some insights to understand the interaction between different charged polysaccharides and starch.
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- Wentao Pan
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China; Sino-German Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China; Sino-German Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China.
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Schilling J, Schmid J. Comprehensive rheological analysis of structurally related acetan-like heteroexopolysaccharides from two Kozakia baliensis strains in surfactants and galactomannan blends. N Biotechnol 2024; 82:75-84. [PMID: 38750817 DOI: 10.1016/j.nbt.2024.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Natural biopolymers become increasingly attractive as bio-based alternatives to petrol-based rheological modifiers, especially in personal care applications. However, many polysaccharides exhibit undesired properties in cosmetic applications such as limited viscosifying characteristics, unpleasant sensory properties, or incompatibility with certain formulation compounds. Here, a comprehensive rheological analysis of non-decorated acetan-like heteroexopolysaccharides derived from two Kozakia baliensis strains was performed in selected surfactant formulations. The results were compared to native xanthan gum and a genetically engineered xanthan variant, Xan∆gumFGL, which lacks any acetyl- and pyruvyl moieties and whose rheological properties are unaffected by saline environments. All four polysaccharides displayed a highly similar rheological performance in the non-ionic surfactant lauryl glucoside, while the rheological properties differed in amphoteric and anionic surfactants cocamidopropyl betaine and sodium laureth sulfate due to minor changes in side chain composition. Polysaccharide precipitation was observed in the presence of the cationic surfactant. Nevertheless, the native heteroexopolysaccharide derived from K. baliensis LMG 27018 shows significant potential as a salt-independent rheological modifier compared to the genetically engineered Xan∆gumFGL variant. In addition, blends of heteroexopolysaccharides from K. baliensis and several galactomannans displayed synergistic effects which were comparable to native xanthan gum-galactomannan blends. This study shows that heteroexopolysaccharides of K. baliensis are capable of further extending the portfolio of bio-based rheological modifiers.
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- Julia Schilling
- Institute for Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology, University of Münster, Corrensstrasse 3, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute for Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology, University of Münster, Corrensstrasse 3, 48149 Münster, Germany.
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Layek B. A Comprehensive Review of Xanthan Gum-Based Oral Drug Delivery Systems. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:10143. [PMID: 39337626 PMCID: PMC11431853 DOI: 10.3390/ijms251810143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2024] [Revised: 09/15/2024] [Accepted: 09/18/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Xanthan gum (XG) is an exopolysaccharide synthesized by the aerobic fermentation of simple sugars using Xanthomonas bacteria. It comprises a cellulosic backbone with a trisaccharide side chain connected to alternative glucose residues in the main backbone through α (1→3) linkage. XG dissolves readily in cold and hot water to produce a viscous solution that behaves like a pseudoplastic fluid. It shows excellent resistance to enzymatic degradation and great stability throughout a broad temperature, pH, or salt concentration range. Additionally, XG is nontoxic, biocompatible, and biodegradable, making it a suitable carrier for drug delivery. Furthermore, the carboxylic functions of pyruvate and glucuronic acid offer a considerable opportunity for chemical modification to meet the desired criteria for a specific application. Therefore, XG or its derivatives in conjunction with other polymers have frequently been studied as matrices for tablets, nanoparticles, microparticles, and hydrogels. This review primarily focuses on the applications of XG in various oral delivery systems over the past decade, including sustained-release formulations, gastroretentive dosage forms, and colon-targeted drug delivery. Source, production methods, and physicochemical properties relevant to drug delivery applications of XG have also been discussed.
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- Buddhadev Layek
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, College of Health and Human Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105, USA
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Pandey S, Kannaujiya VK. Bacterial extracellular biopolymers: Eco-diversification, biosynthesis, technological development and commercial applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 279:135261. [PMID: 39244116 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 08/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/31/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024]
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Synthetic polymers have been widely thriving as mega industries at a commercial scale in various commercial sectors over the last few decades. The extensive use of synthetic polymers has caused several negative repercussions on the health of humans and the environment. Recently, biopolymers have gained more attention among scientists of different disciplines by their potential therapeutic and commercial applications. Biopolymers are chain-like repeating units of molecules isolated from green sources. They are self-degradable, biocompatible, and non-toxic in nature. Recently, eco-friendly biopolymers such as extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) have received much attention for their wide applications in the fields of emulsification, flocculation, preservatives, wastewater treatment, nanomaterial functionalization, drug delivery, cosmetics, glycomics, medicinal chemistry, and purification technology. The dynamicity of applications has raised the industrial and consumer demands to cater to the needs of mankind. This review deals with current insights and highlights on database surveys, potential sources, classification, extremophilic EPSs, bioprospecting, patents, microenvironment stability, biosynthesis, and genetic advances for production of high valued ecofriendly polymers. The importance of high valued EPSs in commercial and industrial applications in the global market economy is also summarized. This review concludes with future perspectives and commercial applications for the well-being of humanity.
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- Saumi Pandey
- Department of Botany, MMV, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Botany, MMV, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India.
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Fasciano S, Wheba A, Ddamulira C, Wang S. Recent advances in scaffolding biomaterials for cultivated meat. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 162:213897. [PMID: 38810509 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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The emergence of cultivated meat provides a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional animal agriculture, highlighting its increasing importance in the food industry. Biomaterial scaffolds are critical components in cultivated meat production for enabling cell adhesion, proliferation, differentiation, and orientation. While there's extensive research on scaffolding biomaterials, applying them to cultivated meat production poses distinct challenges, with each material offering its own set of advantages and disadvantages. This review summarizes the most recent scaffolding biomaterials used in the last five years for cell-cultured meat, detailing their respective advantages and disadvantages. We suggest future research directions and provide recommendations for scaffolds that support scalable, cost-effective, and safe high-quality meat production. Additionally, we highlight commercial challenges cultivated meat faces, encompassing bioreactor design, cell culture mediums, and regulatory and food safety issues. In summary, this review provides a comprehensive guide and valuable insights for researchers and companies in the field of cultivated meat production.
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- Samantha Fasciano
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT, 06516, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT, 06516, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT, 06516, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT, 06516, USA.
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Pham TT, Nguyen TD, Nguyen TT, Pham MN, Nguyen PT, Nguyen TUT, Huynh TTN, Nguyen HT. Rhizosphere bacterial exopolysaccharides: composition, biosynthesis, and their potential applications. Arch Microbiol 2024; 206:388. [PMID: 39196410 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-024-04113-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2024] [Revised: 08/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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Bacterial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are biopolymers of carbohydrates, often released from cells into the extracellular environment. Due to their distinctive physicochemical properties, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and non-toxicity, EPS finds applications in various industrial sectors. However, the need for alternative EPS has grown over the past few decades as lactic acid bacteria's (LAB) low-yield EPS is unable to meet the demand. In this case, rhizosphere bacteria with the diverse communities in soil leading to variations in composition and structure, are recognized as a potential source of EPS applicable in various industries. In addition, media components and cultivation conditions have an impact on EPS production, which ultimately affects the quantity, structure, and biological functions of the EPS. Therefore, scientists are currently working on manipulating bacterial EPS by developing cultures and applying abiotic and biotic stresses, so that better production of exopolysaccharides can be attained. This review highlights the composition, biosynthesis, and effects of environmental factors on EPS production along with the potential applications in different fields of industry. Ultimately, an overview of potential future paths and tactics for improving EPS implementation and commercialization is pointed out.
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- Hutech Institute of Applied Science, HUTECH University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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- Hutech Institute of Applied Science, HUTECH University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- An Giang University, An Giang, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Graduate University of Sciences and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Ha Noi, Vietnam
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- An Giang University, An Giang, Vietnam.
- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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Choudhary A, Bains A, Sridhar K, Dhull SB, Goksen G, Sharma M, Chawla P. Recent advances in modifications of exudate gums: Functional properties and applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 271:132688. [PMID: 38806080 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Gums are high-molecular-weight compounds with hydrophobic or hydrophilic characteristics, which are mainly comprised of complex carbohydrates called polysaccharides, often associated with proteins and minerals. Various innovative modification techniques are utilized, including ultrasound-assisted and microwave-assisted techniques, enzymatic alterations, electrospinning, irradiation, and amalgamation process. These methods advance the process, reducing processing times and energy consumption while maintaining the quality of the modified gums. Enzymes like xanthan lyases, xanthanase, and cellulase can selectively modify exudate gums, altering their structure to enhance their properties. This precise enzymatic approach allows for the use of exudate gums for specific applications. Exudate gums have been employed in nanotechnology applications through techniques like electrospinning. This enables the production of nanoparticles and nanofibers with improved properties, making them suitable for the drug delivery system, tissue engineering, active and intelligient food packaging. The resulting modified exudate gums exhibit improved rheological, emulsifying, gelling, and other functional properties, which expand their potential applications. This paper discusses novel applications of these modified gums in the pharmaceutical, food, and industrial sectors. The ever-evolving field presents diverse opportunities for sustainable innovation across these sectors.
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- Anchal Choudhary
- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab 144411, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University), Coimbatore 641021, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa, Haryana 125055, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Vocational School of Technical Sciences at Mersin Tarsus Organized Industrial Zone, Tarsus University, 33100 Mersin, Turkey.
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- Haute Ecole Provinciale de Hainaut-Condorcet, 7800 Ath, Belgium.
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab 144411, India.
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Li ZX, Deng HQ, Jiang J, He ZQ, Li DM, Ye XG, Chen Y, Hu Y, Huang C. Effect of hydrothermal treatment on the rheological properties of xanthan gum. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 270:132229. [PMID: 38734337 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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In this study, the effect of hydrothermal treatment with different temperatures (120-180 °C) on the rheological properties of xanthan gum was evaluated. When the temperature of hydrothermal treatment was relatively low (120 °C), the rheological properties of the hydrothermally treated xanthan gum was similar to the untreated xanthan gum (pseudoplastic and solid-like/gel-like behavior). However, as the temperature of hydrothermal treatment was higher, the rheological properties of the hydrothermally treated xanthan gum changed greatly (e.g., a wider range of Newtonian plateaus in flow curves, existence of a critical frequency between the storage modulus (G') and the loss modulus (G") in the dynamic viscoelasticity measurement, variation of complex viscosity). Although the hydrothermal treatment showed little influence on the functional groups of xanthan gum, it altered the micromorphology of xanthan gum from uneven and rough lump-like to thinner and smoother flake-like. In addition, higher concentration (2 %) of hydrothermally treated xanthan gum made its viscosity close to that of the untreated xanthan gum (1 %). Besides, hydrothermal treatment also affected the effect of temperature and salt (CaCl2) adding on the rheological properties of xanthan gum. Overall, this study can provide some useful information on the rheological properties of xanthan gum after hydrothermal treatment.
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- Zhi-Xuan Li
- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Quantitative Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, People's Republic of China; GDPU-HKU Zhongshan Biomedical Innovation Platform, Zhongshan 528437, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, People's Republic of China; GDPU-HKU Zhongshan Biomedical Innovation Platform, Zhongshan 528437, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, People's Republic of China; GDPU-HKU Zhongshan Biomedical Innovation Platform, Zhongshan 528437, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, People's Republic of China; GDPU-HKU Zhongshan Biomedical Innovation Platform, Zhongshan 528437, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, People's Republic of China; GDPU-HKU Zhongshan Biomedical Innovation Platform, Zhongshan 528437, People's Republic of China.
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Thivya P, Gururaj PN, Reddy NBP, Rajam R. Recent advances in protein-polysaccharide based biocomposites and their potential applications in food packaging: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131757. [PMID: 38657934 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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This review addresses the current trend of replacing petroleum-based polymers in food packaging with bio-based alternatives, specifically focusing on proteins and polysaccharides. While these biopolymers exhibit excellent film-forming properties and are abundant in nature, their individual use in packaging lacks ideal plastic-like characteristics, especially in terms of mechanical and barrier properties. A recent solution involves the formulation of biocomposites through the reinforcement of one biopolymer with another (e.g., protein with a polysaccharide), significantly enhancing the physical, mechanical, and barrier properties of packaging materials. The review concentrates on the integration of proteins and polysaccharides in biocomposite materials, emphasizing their potential applications in active and intelligent food packaging systems. It covers sources, manufacturing methods, interaction mechanisms, recent developments, perspectives, and opportunities. The exploration extends to practical implementations of these biocomposites in enhancing food quality, safety, and shelf life-a green technological approach contributing to the reduction of food waste and loss.
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- P Thivya
- Department of Food Technology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE), Krishnankoil, Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu, India.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Hamelmalo Agricultural College, Hamelmalo, Zoba-Anseba, Eritrea
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- Department of Food Process Engineering, National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, (NIFTEM-T), Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE), Virudhunagar 626126, Tamilnadu, India
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Struck B, Wiersma SJ, Ortseifen V, Pühler A, Niehaus K. Comprehensive Proteome Profiling of a Xanthomonas campestris pv. Campestris B100 Culture Grown in Minimal Medium with a Specific Focus on Nutrient Consumption and Xanthan Biosynthesis. Proteomes 2024; 12:12. [PMID: 38651371 PMCID: PMC11036225 DOI: 10.3390/proteomes12020012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Xanthan, a bacterial polysaccharide, is widespread in industrial applications, particularly as a food additive. However, little is known about the process of xanthan synthesis on the proteome level, even though Xanthomonas campestris is frequently used for xanthan fermentation. A label-free LC-MS/MS method was employed to study the protein changes during xanthan fermentation in minimal medium. According to the reference database, 2416 proteins were identified, representing 54.75 % of the proteome. The study examined changes in protein abundances concerning the growth phase and xanthan productivity. Throughout the experiment, changes in nitrate concentration appeared to affect the abundance of most proteins involved in nitrogen metabolism, except Gdh and GlnA. Proteins involved in sugar nucleotide metabolism stay unchanged across all growth phases. Apart from GumD, GumB, and GumC, the gum proteins showed no significant changes throughout the experiment. GumD, the first enzyme in the assembly of the xanthan-repeating unit, peaked during the early stationary phase but decreased during the late stationary phase. GumB and GumC, which are involved in exporting xanthan, increased significantly during the stationary phase. This study suggests that a potential bottleneck for xanthan productivity does not reside in the abundance of proteins directly involved in the synthesis pathways.
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- Ben Struck
- Department of Biology, Bielefeld University, Universitätsstraße 25, D-33615 Bielefeld, Germany (S.J.W.)
- Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec), Bielefeld University, Universitätsstraße 27, D-33615 Bielefeld, Germany;
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- Department of Biology, Bielefeld University, Universitätsstraße 25, D-33615 Bielefeld, Germany (S.J.W.)
- Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec), Bielefeld University, Universitätsstraße 27, D-33615 Bielefeld, Germany;
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- Department of Biology, Bielefeld University, Universitätsstraße 25, D-33615 Bielefeld, Germany (S.J.W.)
- Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec), Bielefeld University, Universitätsstraße 27, D-33615 Bielefeld, Germany;
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- Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec), Bielefeld University, Universitätsstraße 27, D-33615 Bielefeld, Germany;
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- Department of Biology, Bielefeld University, Universitätsstraße 25, D-33615 Bielefeld, Germany (S.J.W.)
- Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec), Bielefeld University, Universitätsstraße 27, D-33615 Bielefeld, Germany;
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Zhou Y, Liu H, Zhou X, Lin X, Cai Y, Shen M, Huang X, Liu H, Xu X. Self-adhesive, freeze-tolerant, and strong hydrogel electrolyte containing xanthan gum enables the high-performance of zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 265:131143. [PMID: 38537861 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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Hydrogel electrolyte is an ideal candidate material for flexible energy storage devices due to its excellent softness and conductivity properties. However, challenges such as the inherent mechanical weakness, the susceptibility to be frozen in low-temperature environments, and the insufficiency of hydrogel-electrode contact persist. Herein, a "Multi in One" strategy is employed to effectively conquer these difficulties by endowing hydrogels with high strength, freeze-resistance, and self-adhesive ability. Multiple hydrogen bond networks and ion crosslinking networks are constructed within the hydrogel electrolyte (PVA/PAAc/XG) containing polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), acrylic acid (AAc), and xanthan gum (XG), promoting the enhanced mechanical property, and the adhesion to electrode materials is also improved through abundant active groups. The introduction of zinc ions provides the material with superior frost resistance while also promoting electrical conductivity. Leveraging its multifunction of superior mechanical strength, anti-freeze property, and self-adhesive characteristic, the PVA/PAAc/XG hydrogel electrolyte is employed to fabricate zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZHS). Remarkably, ZHS exhibits outstanding electrochemical performance and cycle stability. A remarkable capacity retention rate of 83.86 % after 10,000 charge-discharge cycles can be achieved at high current densities, even when the operational temperature decreases to -60 °C, showing great potential in the field of flexible energy storage devices.
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- Yiyang Zhou
- School of Chemical and Chemistry, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224000, Jiangsu Province, China; Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Chemical and Chemistry, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224000, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu Province, China
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- School of Chemical and Chemistry, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224000, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- School of Chemical and Chemistry, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224000, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, 210037 Nanjing, China.
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Zhou Y, Wang X, Lin X, Wang Z, Huang Z, Guo L, Xie H, Xu X, Dong F. Strong and tough poly(vinyl alcohol)/xanthan gum-based ionic conducting hydrogel enabled through the synergistic effect of ion cross-linking and salting out. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 263:130511. [PMID: 38423443 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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The mechanical properties of ionic conductive hydrogels (ICHs) are generally inadequate, leading to their susceptibility to breakage under external forces and consequently resulting in the failure of flexible electronic devices. In this work, a simple and convenient strategy was proposed based on the synergistic effect of ion cross-linking and salting out, in which the hydrogels consisting of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and xanthan gum (XG) were immersed in zinc sulfate (ZnSO4) solution to obtain ICHs with exceptional mechanical properties. The salt-out effects between PVA chains and SO42- ions along with the cross-linked network of XG chains and Zn2+ ions contribute to the desirable mechanical properties of ICHs. Notably, the mechanical properties of ICHs can be adjusted by changing the concentration of ZnSO4 solution. Consequently, the optimum fracture stress and the fracture energy can reach 3.38 MPa and 12.13 KJ m-2, respectively. Moreover, the ICHs demonstrated a favorable sensitivity (up to 2.05) when utilized as a strain sensor, exhibiting an accurate detection of human body movements across various amplitudes.
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- Yiyang Zhou
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu Province, China; Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Material, National Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Chemical Utilization, Key and Open Laboratory of Forest Chemical Engineering, State Forestry Administration, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Material, National Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Chemical Utilization, Key and Open Laboratory of Forest Chemical Engineering, State Forestry Administration, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Material, National Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Chemical Utilization, Key and Open Laboratory of Forest Chemical Engineering, State Forestry Administration, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-forest Biomass, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Material, National Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Chemical Utilization, Key and Open Laboratory of Forest Chemical Engineering, State Forestry Administration, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-forest Biomass, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Material, National Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Chemical Utilization, Key and Open Laboratory of Forest Chemical Engineering, State Forestry Administration, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Asase RV, Glukhareva TV. Production and application of xanthan gum-prospects in the dairy and plant-based milk food industry: a review. Food Sci Biotechnol 2024; 33:749-767. [PMID: 38371690 PMCID: PMC10866857 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-023-01442-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Xanthan gum (XG) is an important industrial microbial exopolysaccharide. It has found applications in various industries, such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, paints and coatings, and wastewater treatment, but especially in the food industry. The thickening and stabilizing properties of XG make it a valuable ingredient in many food products. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the various potential applications of this versatile ingredient in the food industry. Especially in the plant-based food industries due to current interest of consumers in cheaper protein sources and health purposes. However, challenges and opportunities also exist, and this review aims to identify and explore these issues in greater detail. Overall, this article represents a valuable contribution to the scientific understanding of XG and its potential applications in the food industry.
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- Richard Vincent Asase
- Institute of Chemical Engineering, Ural Federal University of the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Mira St., 19, Yekaterinburg, Russia 620002
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering, Ural Federal University of the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Mira St., 19, Yekaterinburg, Russia 620002
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Wang Y, Zhu S, Zhang T, Gao M, Zhan X. New Horizons in Probiotics: Unraveling the Potential of Edible Microbial Polysaccharides through In Vitro Digestion Models. Foods 2024; 13:713. [PMID: 38472826 DOI: 10.3390/foods13050713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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In vitro digestion models, as innovative assessment tools, possess advantages such as speed, high throughput, low cost, and high repeatability. They have been widely applied to the investigation of food digestion behavior and its potential impact on health. In recent years, research on edible polysaccharides in the field of intestinal health has been increasing. However, there is still a lack of systematic reviews on the application of microbial-derived edible polysaccharides in in vitro intestinal models. This review thoroughly discusses the limitations and challenges of static and dynamic in vitro digestion experiments, while providing an in-depth introduction to several typical in vitro digestion models. In light of this, we focus on the degradability of microbial polysaccharides and oligosaccharides, with a particular emphasis on edible microbial polysaccharides typically utilized in the food industry, such as xanthan gum and gellan gum, and their potential impacts on intestinal health. Through this review, a more comprehensive understanding of the latest developments in microbial polysaccharides, regarding probiotic delivery, immobilization, and probiotic potential, is expected, thus providing an expanded and deepened perspective for their application in functional foods.
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- Yuying Wang
- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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Kamer DDA, Kaynarca GB, Yılmaz OŞ, Gümüş T. Waste to value: Enhancing xanthan gum hydrogel with wine lees extract for optimal performance. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129342. [PMID: 38216009 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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The current study investigated the potential of utilizing wine lees extract (WLE) from red wine to enhance the sustainability and cost-effectiveness of xanthan gum (XG). A novel hydrogel system was successfully generated by cross-linking WLE and XG. Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to thoroughly analyze the characteristics of this novel hydrogel to understand its behavior and possible applications. Consistency index (K), flow behavior index (n), water holding capacity (%), and oil binding capacity (%) of the cross-linked hydrogels were optimized, and the best formulation was determined to be 0.81 % XG + 0.67 % WLE and crosslink temperature of 47 °C. The addition of WLE (0-1 % w/v) to different concentrations of XG (0-1 % w/v) was found to have a notable impact on the rheological properties, but changes in cross-link temperature (45-65 °C) did not have a significant effect. The activation energy was increased by incorporating WLE at XG concentration above 0.5 %, indicating a more robust and stable structure. FTIR and SEM analyses confirmed the chemical bonding structure of the optimum hydrogel. Incorporating WLE could significantly improve the functional properties of XG hydrogels, allowing the development of healthier product formulations.
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kirklareli University, 39100 Kirklareli, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Tekirdag Namik Kemal University, 59030 Tekirdag, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Tekirdag Namik Kemal University, 59030 Tekirdag, Turkey.
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Han X, Liang Q, Rashid A, Qayum A, Rehman A, Zhong M, Sun Y, Liu Y, Ma H, Miao S, Ren X. The effects of different hydrocolloids on lotus root starch gelatinization and gels properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 257:128562. [PMID: 38056154 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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In this study, xanthan gum (XG), sodium alginate (SA), guar gum (GG), and gum Arabic (GA), were used to modify Lotus root starch (LRS). The incorporation XG, SA, and GG significantly (p < 0.05) influence the swelling power (SP) of LRS, among which the 1.5 % of XG exhibited the highest value of 25.84 g/g at 90 °C. Gelatinization analysis revealed that XG raised the final viscosity (FV) and lowered the breakdown (BD), while SA significantly increased peak viscosity (PV) and BD. Furthermore, GG and GA exhibited a substantial reduction in setback (SB). The incorporation of XG, SA, and GG enhanced the rheological and structural properties (e.g., gel strength and elasticity) of LRS. Particularly, XG demonstrated a more prominent effect, while GA exhibited an opposite trend. Moreover, the structural analyses revealed that hydrophilic colloids have no impact on the functional group and crystal structure of the LRS. However, complex system exhibited the more stable hydrogen bonding. The addition of 1.5 % XG exhibited the most stable hydrogen bonding and highest water binding affinity. Overall, the results demonstrated the effect of different hydrophilic colloids on LRS, offering a theoretical basis for LRS applications and novel insights for the use of starches and hydrocolloids.
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- Xu Han
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China; Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China
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- Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China; Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, PR China.
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Jia HP, Wang XL, Liu ZW, Wu Y, Gao J, Hu Y, Chen Y, Huang C. Bacterial cellulose/gum Arabic composite production by in-situ modification from lavender residue hydrolysate. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126961. [PMID: 37722637 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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In this study, bacterial cellulose/gum Arabic composite (BC/GA) was synthesized by in-situ modification from lavender residue hydrolysate for the first time. The in-situ modification with GA adding showed great beneficial effect for BC/GA synthesis. Both the product (BC or BC/GA) yield and the product (BC or BC/GA) production per sugars consumption increased greatly by the in-situ modification when compared with the fermentation without GA adding (2.90 g/L vs. 0.91 g/L, and 0.461 g/g vs. 0.138 g/g). It is hypothesized that the combination of BC and GA is the main mechanism for the beneficial effect of the in-situ modification, and the scanning electron microscope (SEM) images confirmed this hypothesis. GA adding showed little effect on the rheological properties of lavender residue hydrolysate, and this environment was suitable for the combination of BC and GA. The in-situ modification had an obvious influence on the crystallinity index and the thermal stability of BC/GA, but affected little on its functional groups and cellulose structural framework. Besides BC/GA synthesis and structure, the in-situ modification could also alter the texture properties of BC/GA. Overall, this study can offer some useful information for the biochemical conversion from green and cost-effective lavender residue hydrolysate to attractive biomaterial BC/GA.
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- Huai-Peng Jia
- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, People's Republic of China; GDPU-HKU Zhongshan Biomedical Innovation Platform, Zhongshan 528437, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, People's Republic of China; GDPU-HKU Zhongshan Biomedical Innovation Platform, Zhongshan 528437, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, People's Republic of China; GDPU-HKU Zhongshan Biomedical Innovation Platform, Zhongshan 528437, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Food Science, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, People's Republic of China; GDPU-HKU Zhongshan Biomedical Innovation Platform, Zhongshan 528437, People's Republic of China.
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Coria-Hernández J, Méndez-Albores A, Vázquez-Durán A, Arjona-Román JL, Meléndez-Pérez R. Development of a novel cryostructured composite coating of xanthan-bovine collagen-oregano essential oil spraying applied for the preservation of commercial biscuits marketed in Mexico. J Food Sci 2023; 88:5164-5175. [PMID: 37876289 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Cryostructured gels, better known as cryogels, are a very important emerging class of biomaterials that have diverse applications in food preservation. This work shows a novel alternative to prepare a cryostructured composite coating made from a blend of xanthan, bovine collagen, and oregano essential oil. The composite coating was suitably applied onto the surface of preservative-free biscuits which were stored for 15 days at 25 ± 2°C and 52% ± 1% relative humidity. The evaluation focused mainly on the changes in the physicochemical, textural, and microbiological characteristics of the biscuits. It was found that the coated samples significantly (p < 0.05) decreased moisture absorption, water activity, and fungal growth. However, the composite coating minimally impacted the quality of biscuits in terms of color, texture profile, and surface microstructure. Overall, the cryostructured composite coating constitutes an advance in technological strategies aimed at the preservation of baked products. This will allow, in the future, the development of novel coatings on bakery products to generate new trends in the conservation of their properties and extension of shelf life. This could be achieved through the implementation of new technologies in the food industry, with the aim of making them more environmentally friendly and contributing to the generation of less plastic waste. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: The study and application of cryogels, as innovative systems in the food industry, allow to expand and diversify the materials that can function as coatings to maintain some quality characteristics, in this case in bakery products, so it is important to analyze their effects and consider them to improve conservation processes.
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- Jonathan Coria-Hernández
- Laboratory 13 Thermal and Structural Analysis of Materials and Foods, National Autonomous University of Mexico-Superior Studies Faculty at Cuautitlan (UNAM-FESC) Campus 4, Multidisciplinary Research Unit, Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico
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- Laboratory 14-A1 Materials Science and Technology, National Autonomous University of Mexico-Superior Studies Faculty at Cuautitlan (UNAM-FESC) Campus 4, Multidisciplinary Research Unit, Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico
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- Laboratory 14-A1 Materials Science and Technology, National Autonomous University of Mexico-Superior Studies Faculty at Cuautitlan (UNAM-FESC) Campus 4, Multidisciplinary Research Unit, Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico
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- Laboratory 13 Thermal and Structural Analysis of Materials and Foods, National Autonomous University of Mexico-Superior Studies Faculty at Cuautitlan (UNAM-FESC) Campus 4, Multidisciplinary Research Unit, Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico
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- Laboratory 13 Thermal and Structural Analysis of Materials and Foods, National Autonomous University of Mexico-Superior Studies Faculty at Cuautitlan (UNAM-FESC) Campus 4, Multidisciplinary Research Unit, Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico
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Revin VV, Liyaskina EV, Parchaykina MV, Kurgaeva IV, Efremova KV, Novokuptsev NV. Production of Bacterial Exopolysaccharides: Xanthan and Bacterial Cellulose. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14608. [PMID: 37834056 PMCID: PMC10572569 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Recently, degradable biopolymers have become increasingly important as potential environmentally friendly biomaterials, providing a wide range of applications in various fields. Bacterial exopolysaccharides (EPSs) are biomacromolecules, which due to their unique properties have found applications in biomedicine, foodstuff, textiles, cosmetics, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, nanoelectronics, and environmental remediation. One of the important commercial polysaccharides produced on an industrial scale is xanthan. In recent years, the range of its application has expanded significantly. Bacterial cellulose (BC) is another unique EPS with a rapidly increasing range of applications. Due to the great prospects for their practical application, the development of their highly efficient production remains an important task. The present review summarizes the strategies for the cost-effective production of such important biomacromolecules as xanthan and BC and demonstrates for the first time common approaches to their efficient production and to obtaining new functional materials for a wide range of applications, including wound healing, drug delivery, tissue engineering, environmental remediation, nanoelectronics, and 3D bioprinting. In the end, we discuss present limitations of xanthan and BC production and the line of future research.
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- Viktor V. Revin
- Department of Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Bioengineering, National Research Ogarev Mordovia State University, 430005 Saransk, Russia; (E.V.L.); (M.V.P.); (I.V.K.); (K.V.E.); (N.V.N.)
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Cai X, Du X, Zhu G, Shi X, Chen Q. Fabrication of carboxymethyl starch/xanthan gum combinations Pickering emulsion for protection and sustained release of pterostilbene. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 248:125963. [PMID: 37487995 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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Carboxymethyl starch (CMS)/xanthan gum (XG) combinations with different ratios (CMS/XG: 1/1, 3/1, 5/1, 7/1, 9/1, w/w) were used as Pickering emulsion delivery systems to encapsulate pterostilbene (PTS) to improve its stability. The results showed that the Pickering emulsion prepared using CMS/XG combinations could effectively encapsulate PTS. When the mass ratio of CMS to XG was 1:1, the encapsulation efficiency reached 91.20 %. The spherical particles in the PTS emulsion were dissociated and homogenous. The results of backscattered light experiments and storage stability studies showed that the PTS emulsion system prepared using CMS/XG was uniform and stable, with no obvious phase separation or emulsion droplet coalescence. With an increase in the mass ratio of XG, the water distribution in the emulsion became more evenly distributed, and the aggregation of droplets was reduced. The PTS emulsion prepared using CMS/XG improved the storage retention percentage of PTS. The cumulative release of PTS in the simulated gastric fluid was significantly lower than that in simulated intestinal fluid. The Pickering emulsion prepared using CMS/XG combinations can be used as a delivery system for functional foods and help to develop an efficient and reliable release system for hydrophobic bioactive substances.
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- Xuran Cai
- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Hefei Normal University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Agro-products Processing, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China.
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- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Hefei Normal University, Hefei 230601, China
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- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Hefei Normal University, Hefei 230601, China
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- College of Biology and Food Engineering, Hefei Normal University, Hefei 230601, China
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Tabassum Z, Girdhar M, Kumar A, Malik T, Mohan A. ZnO Nanoparticles-Reinforced Chitosan-Xanthan Gum Blend Novel Film with Enhanced Properties and Degradability for Application in Food Packaging. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:31318-31332. [PMID: 37663466 PMCID: PMC10468839 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c03763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Nations all over the world are imposing ban on single-use plastics, which are difficult to recycle and lead to creations of nonsustainable and nondegradable piles. To match the requirement in the market, suitable food packaging alternatives have to be developed that are biodegradable and environment-friendly. The current work is designed for the fabrication of a novel nanocomposite by blending xanthan gum in a chitosan matrix and reinforcing it with ZnO nanoparticles, through a solution casting method. Surface morphology of the film was investigated through field emission scanning electron microscopy, along with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy mapping, and characterized through thermogravimetric analysis, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, mechanical testing, and ultraviolet spectroscopy. FTIR spectroscopy analysis corroborated the interaction between the components and the H-bond formation. Polyelectrolyte complex formation materializes between the oppositely charged chitosan and xanthan gum, and further nanoparticle incorporation significantly improves the mechanical properties. The synthesized nanocomposite was found to have increases in the tensile strength and elongation at break of pure chitosan by up to 6.65 and 3.57 times, respectively. The transmittance percentage of the bionanocomposite film was reduced compared to that of the pure chitosan film, which aids in lowering the oxidative damage brought on by UV radiation in packed food products. Moreover, the film also showed an enhanced barrier property against water vapor and oxygen gas. The film was totally biodegradable in soil burial at the end of the second month; it lost almost around 88% of its initial weight. The fabricated film does not pose a threat to the environment and hence has great potential for application in the future sustainable food packaging industry.
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- Zeba Tabassum
- School
of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely
Professional University, Phagwara 144401, Punjab, India
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- School
of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely
Professional University, Phagwara 144401, Punjab, India
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- Gene
Regulation Laboratory, National Institute
of Immunology, New Delhi 110067, India
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- Department
of Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma 0000, Ethiopia
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- School
of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely
Professional University, Phagwara 144401, Punjab, India
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de Oliveira NR, Santos FDS, Dos Santos VAC, Maia MAC, Oliveira TL, Dellagostin OA. Challenges and Strategies for Developing Recombinant Vaccines against Leptospirosis: Role of Expression Platforms and Adjuvants in Achieving Protective Efficacy. Pathogens 2023; 12:787. [PMID: 37375478 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12060787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The first leptospiral recombinant vaccine was developed in the late 1990s. Since then, progress in the fields of reverse vaccinology (RV) and structural vaccinology (SV) has significantly improved the identification of novel surface-exposed and conserved vaccine targets. However, developing recombinant vaccines for leptospirosis faces various challenges, including selecting the ideal expression platform or delivery system, assessing immunogenicity, selecting adjuvants, establishing vaccine formulation, demonstrating protective efficacy against lethal disease in homologous challenge, achieving full renal clearance using experimental models, and reproducibility of protective efficacy against heterologous challenge. In this review, we highlight the role of the expression/delivery system employed in studies based on the well-known LipL32 and leptospiral immunoglobulin-like (Lig) proteins, as well as the choice of adjuvants, as key factors to achieving the best vaccine performance in terms of protective efficacy against lethal infection and induction of sterile immunity.
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- Natasha Rodrigues de Oliveira
- Núcleo de Biotecnologia, Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas 96010-610, RS, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Biotecnologia, Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas 96010-610, RS, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Biotecnologia, Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas 96010-610, RS, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Biotecnologia, Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas 96010-610, RS, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Biotecnologia, Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas 96010-610, RS, Brazil
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Tabassum Z, Mohan A, Mamidi N, Khosla A, Kumar A, Solanki PR, Malik T, Girdhar M. Recent trends in nanocomposite packaging films utilising waste generated biopolymers: Industrial symbiosis and its implication in sustainability. IET Nanobiotechnol 2023; 17:127-153. [PMID: 36912242 PMCID: PMC10190667 DOI: 10.1049/nbt2.12122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Uncontrolled waste generation and management difficulties are causing chaos in the ecosystem. Although it is vital to ease environmental pressures, right now there is no such practical strategy available for the treatment or utilisation of waste material. Because the Earth's resources are limited, a long-term, sustainable, and sensible solution is necessary. Currently waste material has drawn a lot of attention as a renewable resource. Utilisation of residual biomass leftovers appears as a green and sustainable approach to lessen the waste burden on Earth while meeting the demand for bio-based goods. Several biopolymers are available from renewable waste sources that have the potential to be used in a variety of industries for a wide range of applications. Natural and synthetic biopolymers have significant advantages over petroleum-based polymers in terms of cost-effectiveness, environmental friendliness, and user-friendliness. Using waste as a raw material through industrial symbiosis should be taken into account as one of the strategies to achieve more economic and environmental value through inter-firm collaboration on the path to a near-zero waste society. This review extensively explores the different biopolymers which can be extracted from several waste material sources and that further have potential applications in food packaging industries to enhance the shelf life of perishables. This review-based study also provides key insights into the different strategies and techniques that have been developed recently to extract biopolymers from different waste byproducts and their feasibility in practical applications for the food packaging business.
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- Zeba Tabassum
- School of Bioengineering and BiosciencesLovely Professional UniversityPhagwaraPunjabIndia
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- School of Bioengineering and BiosciencesLovely Professional UniversityPhagwaraPunjabIndia
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- Department of Chemistry and NanotechnologyThe School of Engineering and ScienceTecnologico de MonterreyMonterreyNuevo LeonMexico
- Wisconsin Center for NanoBioSystmesUniversity of WisconsinMadisonWisconsinUSA
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- School of Advanced Materials and NanotechnologyXidian UniversityXi'anChina
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- Gene Regulation LaboratoryNational Institute of ImmunologyNew DelhiIndia
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- Department of Biomedical SciencesInstitute of HealthJimma UniversityJimmaEthiopia
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- School of Bioengineering and BiosciencesLovely Professional UniversityPhagwaraPunjabIndia
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Song Y, Li S, Gong H, Yip RCS, Chen H. Biopharmaceutical applications of microbial polysaccharides as materials: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 239:124259. [PMID: 37003381 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Biological characteristics of natural polymers make microbial polysaccharides an excellent choice for biopharmaceuticals. Due to its easy purifying procedure and high production efficiency, it is capable of resolving the existing application issues associated with some plant and animal polysaccharides. Furthermore, microbial polysaccharides are recognized as prospective substitutes for these polysaccharides based on the search for eco-friendly chemicals. In this review, the microstructure and properties of microbial polysaccharides are utilized to highlight their characteristics and potential medical applications. From the standpoint of pathogenic processes, in-depth explanations are provided on the effects of microbial polysaccharides as active ingredients in the treatment of human diseases, anti-aging, and drug delivery. In addition, the scholarly developments and commercial applications of microbial polysaccharides as medical raw materials are also discussed. The conclusion is that understanding the use of microbial polysaccharides in biopharmaceuticals is essential for the future development of pharmacology and therapeutic medicine.
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- Yige Song
- Marine College, Shandong University, NO. 180 Wenhua West Road, Gao Strict, Weihai 264209, PR China
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- SDU-ANU Joint Science College, Shandong University, NO. 180 Wenhua West Road, Gao Strict, Weihai 264209, PR China
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- SDU-ANU Joint Science College, Shandong University, NO. 180 Wenhua West Road, Gao Strict, Weihai 264209, PR China
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Marine College, Shandong University, NO. 180 Wenhua West Road, Gao Strict, Weihai 264209, PR China.
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Moghaddam FD, Heidari G, Zare EN, Djatoubai E, Paiva-Santos AC, Bertani FR, Wu A. Carbohydrate polymer-based nanocomposites for breast cancer treatment. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 304:120510. [PMID: 36641174 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Breast cancer is known as the most common invasive malignancy in women with the highest mortality rate worldwide. This concerning disease may be presented in situ (relatively easier treatment) or be invasive, especially invasive ductal carcinoma which is highly worrisome nowadays. Among several strategies used in breast cancer treatment, nanotechnology-based targeted therapy is currently being investigated, as it depicts advanced technological features able of preventing drugs' side effects on normal cells while effectively acting on tumor cells. In this context, carbohydrate polymer-based nanocomposites have gained particular interest among the biomedical community for breast cancer therapy applications due to their advantage features, including abundance in nature, biocompatibility, straightforward fabrication methods, and good physicochemical properties. In this review, the physicochemical properties and biological activities of carbohydrate polymers and their derivate nanocomposites were discussed. Then, various methods for the fabrication of carbohydrate polymer-based nanocomposites as well as their application in breast cancer therapy and future perspectives were discussed.
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- Farnaz Dabbagh Moghaddam
- Institute for Photonics and Nanotechnologies, National Research Council, Via Fosso del Cavaliere, 100, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- School of Chemistry, Damghan University, Damghan 36716-45667, Iran
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy (IRCRE), State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering (MPFE), Xi'an Jiaotong University, 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an 710049, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Institute for Photonics and Nanotechnologies, National Research Council, Via Fosso del Cavaliere, 100, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Orthopaedics, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325027, China
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Giuntini EB, Sardá FAH, de Menezes EW. The Effects of Soluble Dietary Fibers on Glycemic Response: An Overview and Futures Perspectives. Foods 2022; 11:foods11233934. [PMID: 36496742 PMCID: PMC9736284 DOI: 10.3390/foods11233934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The properties of each food, composition, and structure affect the digestion and absorption of nutrients. Dietary fiber (DF), especially viscous DF, can contribute to a reduction in the glycemic response resulting from the consumption of carbohydrate-rich foods. Target and control of postprandial glycemic values are critical for diabetes prevention and management. Some mechanisms have been described for soluble DF action, from the increase in chyme viscosity to the production of short-chain fatty acids resulting from fermentation, which stimulates gastrointestinal motility and the release of GLP-1 and PYY hormones. The postprandial glycemic response due to inulin and resistant starch ingestion is well established. However, other soluble dietary fibers (SDF) can also contribute to glycemic control, such as gums, β-glucan, psyllium, arabinoxylan, soluble corn fiber, resistant maltodextrin, glucomannan, and edible fungi, which can be added alone or together in different products, such as bread, beverages, soups, biscuits, and others. However, there are technological challenges to be overcome, despite the benefits provided by the SDF, as it is necessary to consider the palatability and maintenance of their proprieties during production processes. Studies that evaluate the effect of full meals with enriched SDF on postprandial glycemic responses should be encouraged, as this would contribute to the recommendation of viable dietary options and sustainable health goals.
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- Eliana Bistriche Giuntini
- Food Research Center (FoRC/CEPID/FAPESP), University of São Paulo (USP) Rua do Lago, 250 Cidade Universitária CEP, São Paulo 05508-080, Brazil
- Correspondence:
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- Faculty of Science & Engineering, University of Limerick (UL), V94XD21 Limerick, Ireland
- Health Research Institute (UL), V94T9PX Limerick, Ireland
- Bernal Institute (UL), V94T9PX Limerick, Ireland
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- Food Research Center (FoRC/CEPID/FAPESP), University of São Paulo (USP) Rua do Lago, 250 Cidade Universitária CEP, São Paulo 05508-080, Brazil
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High skin permeation, deposition and whitening activity achieved by xanthan gum string vitamin c flexible liposomes for external application. Int J Pharm 2022; 628:122290. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Fan Z, Cheng P, Zhang P, Zhang G, Han J. Rheological insight of polysaccharide/protein based hydrogels in recent food and biomedical fields: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 222:1642-1664. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.10.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Şen E, Demirci AS, Palabiyik I. Xanthan Gum Characterization and Production Kinetics from Pomace of
Vitis vinifera. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.17098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Ebru Şen
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University 59030 Tekirdağ Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University 59030 Tekirdağ Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University 59030 Tekirdağ Turkey
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Polysaccharides: Sources, Characteristics, Properties, and Their Application in Biodegradable Films. POLYSACCHARIDES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/polysaccharides3030029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Biodegradable films emerge as alternative biomaterials to conventional packaging from fossil sources, which, in addition to offering protection and increasing the shelf life of food products, are ecologically sustainable. The materials mostly used in their formulation are based on natural polysaccharides, plasticizing agents, and bioactive components (e.g., antimicrobial agents or antioxidants). The formulation of biodegradable films from polysaccharides and various plasticizers represents an alternative for primary packaging that can be assigned to specific food products, which opens the possibility of having multiple options of biodegradable films for the same product. This review describes the main characteristics of the most abundant polysaccharides in nature and highlights their role in the formulation of biodegradable films. The compilation and discussion emphasize studies that report on the mechanical and barrier properties of biodegradable films when made from pure polysaccharides and when mixed with other polysaccharides and plasticizing agents.
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