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Almeida CF, Faria M, Carvalho J, Pinho E. Contribution of nanotechnology to greater efficiency in animal nutrition and production. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2024. [PMID: 38767313 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13973] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Feed costs present a major burden in animal production for human consumption, representing a key opportunity for cost reduction and profit improvement. Nanotechnology offers potential to increase productivity by creating higher-quality and safer products. The feed sector has benefited from the use of nanosystems to improve the stability and bioavailability of feed ingredients. The development of nanotechnology products for feed must consider the challenges raised by biological barriers as well as regulatory requirements. While some nanotechnology-based products are already commercially available for animal production, the exponential growth and application of these products requires further research ensuring their safety and the establishment of comprehensive legislative frameworks and regulatory guidelines. Thus, this article provides an overview of the current state of the art regarding nanotechnology solutions applied in feed, as well as the risks and opportunities aimed to help researchers and livestock producers.
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- Carina F Almeida
- INIAV - National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinarian Research, Vairão, Portugal
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- INIAV - National Institute for Agrarian and Veterinarian Research, Vairão, Portugal
- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, Porto, Portugal
- AliCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Porto, Portugal
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Li LJ, Zhao R, Wang YM, Pan SH, Yu M, Sun Z, Ma YJ, Guo XY, Xu Y, Wang HM, Wu XM. ROS-responsive modified chitosan oligosaccharide nanocapsules for improving pesticide efficiency and intelligent release. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2023; 79:3808-3818. [PMID: 37209281 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Some traditional pesticide formulations are inefficient, leading to excessive use and abuse of pesticides, which in turn effects environment. Intelligent release pesticide formulations are ideal for improving pesticide utilization and persistence while reducing environmental pollution. RESULTS We designed a benzil-modified chitosan oligosaccharide (CO-BZ) to encapsulate avermectin (Ave). Ave@CO-BZ nanocapsules are prepared based on a simple interfacial method via cross-linking of CO-BZ with diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI). The Ave@CO-BZ nanocapsules have an average particle size of 100 nm and exhibited a responsive release performance for ROS. The cumulative release rate of nanocapsules at 24 h with ROS increased by about 11.4% compared to that without ROS. The Ave@CO-BZ nanocapsules displayed good photostability. Ave@CO-BZ nanocapsules can penetrate root-knot nematodes more easily and exhibited better nematicidal activity against root-knot nematodes. The pot experiment showed that the control effect of Ave CS at low concentration was 53.31% at the initial stage of application (15 d), while Ave@CO-BZ nanocapsules was 63.54%. Under the same conditions, the control effect of Ave@CO-BZ nanocapsules on root-knot nematodes was 60.00% after 45 days of application, while Ave EC was only 13.33%. The acute toxicity experiments of earthworms showed that the toxicity of nanocapsules was significantly lower than that of EC. CONCLUSION The ROS-responsive nanocapsules can improve the utilization of pesticides and non-target biosafety. This modified chitosan oligosaccharide has great potential as a bio stimuli-responsive material, and this simple and convenient method for preparing Ave@CO-BZ nanocapsules provides a direction for the effective utilization of pesticides. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Lin-Jie Li
- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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Zhao Y, Li H, Wang Y, Zhang Z, Wang Q. Preparation, characterization and release kinetics of a multilayer encapsulated Perilla frutescens L. essential oil hydrogel bead. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 249:124776. [PMID: 37169047 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Encapsulation has been widely used as the protection of essential oils, which gives the possibility of their implementation as food preservatives. In this study, Perilla frutescens L. essential oil (PLEO) microcapsule powders were prepared firstly by spray drying method using octenyl succinic anhydride starch (OSAs) as wall material, and then they were further encapsulated by sodium alginate and chitosan via polyelectrolyte complex coacervates method. The best results were obtained by using 4 % of OSAs-PLEO microcapsule powders, 2 % of sodium alginate and 1.5 % of chitosan producing PLEO hydrogel beads with encapsulation efficiency of 61.29 % and loading degree of 41.11 %. Morphology observation showed PLEO hydrogel beads was a millimeter scale spherical particle. FTIR assay confirmed the physical embedding of OSAs on PLEO and the formation of complex coacervates between sodium alginate and chitosan. TG and DSC assay showed the chitosan/alginate/OSAs complex coacervates as wall materials substantially improved the thermal stability of PLEO. Besides, PLEO hydrogel beads had a better stability in aqueous and acidic food formulations, which achieved a complete and prolonged release of PLEO. The Peppas-Sahlin model was the best approach for PLEO release profile, and release phenomenon was mainly governed by Fickian diffusion.
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- Yana Zhao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, PR China
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Zhao Y, Wang Y, Zhang Z, Li H. Advances in Controllable Release Essential Oil Microcapsules and Their Promising Applications. Molecules 2023; 28:4979. [PMID: 37446642 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28134979] [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: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Essential oils (EOs) have emerged as natural and popular ingredients used in the preparation of safe and sustainable products because of their unique characteristics, such as antibacterial and antioxidant activity. However, due to their high volatility, poorly solubility in water, and susceptibility to degradation and oxidation, the application of EOs is greatly limited. One of the promising strategies for overcoming these restrictions is encapsulation, which involves in the entrapment of EOs inside biocompatible materials to utilize their controllable release and good bioavailability. In this review, the microencapsulation of the controllable release EOs and their applications are investigated. The focus is on the antimicrobial mechanism of various EOs on different bacteria and fungi, release mechanism of microencapsulated EOs, and preparation research progress of the controllable EOs microcapsules. In addition, their applications are introduced in relation to the food, textiles, agriculture, and medical fields.
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- Yana Zhao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China
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Design of carboxymethyl chitosan-reinforced pH-responsive hydrogels for on-demand release of carvacrol and simulation of release kinetics. Food Chem 2023; 405:134856. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Cai Y, Zhang Y, Qu Q, Xiong R, Tang H, Huang C. Encapsulated Microstructures of Beneficial Functional Lipids and Their Applications in Foods and Biomedicines. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:8165-8187. [PMID: 35767840 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c02248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Beneficial functional lipids are essential nutrients for the growth and development of humans and animals, which nevertheless possess poor chemical stability because of heat/light-sensitivity. Various encapsulation technologies have been developed to protect these nutrients against adverse factors. Different microstructures are exhibited through different encapsulation methods, which influence the encapsulation efficiency and release behavior at the same time. This review summarizes the effects of preparation methods and process parameters on the microstructures of capsules at first. The mechanisms of the different microstructures on encapsulation efficiency and controlled release behavior of core materials are analyzed. Next, a comprehensive overview on the beneficial functional lipids capsules in the latest food and biomedicine applications are provided as well as the matching relationship between the microstructures of the capsules and applications are discussed. Finally, the remaining challenges and future possible directions that have potential interest are outlined. The purpose of this review is to convey the construction of beneficial functional lipids capsules and the function mechanism, a critical analysis on its current status and challenges, and opinions on its future development. This review is believed to promote communication among the food, pharmacy, agronomy, engineering, and nutrition industries.
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- Yixin Cai
- Joint Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Materials (NFU-UGent), Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University (NFU), Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- Joint Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Materials (NFU-UGent), Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University (NFU), Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- Joint Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Materials (NFU-UGent), Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University (NFU), Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- Joint Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Materials (NFU-UGent), Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University (NFU), Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- Oil Crops Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Oil Crops and Lipids Process Technology National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory, Key Laboratory of Oilseeds Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hubei Key Laboratory of Lipid Chemistry and Nutrition, Wuhan 430062, P. R. China
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- Joint Laboratory of Advanced Biomedical Materials (NFU-UGent), Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University (NFU), Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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Dragostin I, Dragostin OM, Iacob AT, Dragan M, Chitescu CL, Confederat L, Zamfir AS, Tatia R, Stan CD, Zamfir CL. Chitosan Microparticles Loaded with New Non-Cytotoxic Isoniazid Derivatives for the Treatment of Tuberculosis: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14122310. [PMID: 35745886 PMCID: PMC9230020 DOI: 10.3390/polym14122310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Lately, in the world of medicine, the use of polymers for the development of innovative therapies seems to be a major concern among researchers. In our case, as a continuation of the research that has been developed so far regarding obtaining new isoniazid (INH) derivatives for tuberculosis treatment, this work aimed to test the ability of the encapsulation method to reduce the toxicity of the drug, isoniazid and its new derivatives. To achieve this goal, the following methods were applied: a structural confirmation of isoniazid derivatives using LC-HRMS/MS; the obtaining of microparticles based on polymeric support; the determination of their loading and biodegradation capacities; in vitro biocompatibility using MTT cell viability assays; and, last but not least, in vivo toxicological screening for the determination of chronic toxicity in laboratory mice, including the performance of a histopathological study and testing for liver enzymes. The results showed a significant reduction in tissue alterations, the disappearance of cell necrosis and microvesicular steatosis areas and lower values of the liver enzymes TGO, TGP and alkaline phosphatase when using encapsulated forms of drugs. In conclusion, the encapsulation of INH and INH derivatives with chitosan had beneficial effects, suggesting a reduction in hepatotoxicity and, therefore, the achievement of the aim of this paper.
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- Ionut Dragostin
- Research Centre in the Medical-Pharmaceutical Field, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dunarea de Jos University, 35 Al. I. Cuza Str., 800017 Galati, Romania
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- Research Centre in the Medical-Pharmaceutical Field, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dunarea de Jos University, 35 Al. I. Cuza Str., 800017 Galati, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 16 Universitatii Str., 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 16 Universitatii Str., 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Research Centre in the Medical-Pharmaceutical Field, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dunarea de Jos University, 35 Al. I. Cuza Str., 800017 Galati, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 16 Universitatii Str., 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pneumology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 16 Universitatii Str., 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences, 296 Splaiul Independentei, 060031 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 16 Universitatii Str., 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, 16 Universitatii Str., 700115 Iasi, Romania
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