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A New Functional Food Ingredient Obtained from Aloe ferox by Spray Drying. Foods 2023; 12:foods12040850. [PMID: 36832926 PMCID: PMC9956236 DOI: 10.3390/foods12040850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
Abstract
Aloe mucilages of Aloe ferox (A. ferox) and Aloe vera (A. vera) were spray-dried (SD) at 150, 160 and 170 °C. Polysaccharide composition, total phenolic compounds (TPC), antioxidant capacity and functional properties (FP) were determined. A. ferox polysaccharides were comprised mainly of mannose, accounting for >70% of SD aloe mucilages; similar results were observed for A. vera. Further, an acetylated mannan with a degree of acetylation >90% was detected in A. ferox by 1H NMR and FTIR. SD increased the TPC as well as the antioxidant capacity of A. ferox measured by both ABTS and DPPH methods, in particular by ~30%, ~28% and ~35%, respectively, whereas in A. vera, the antioxidant capacity measured by ABTS was reduced (>20%) as a consequence of SD. Further, FP, such as swelling, increased around 25% when A. ferox was spray-dried at 160 °C, while water retention and fat adsorption capacities exhibited lower values when the drying temperature increased. The occurrence of an acetylated mannan with a high degree of acetylation, together with the enhanced antioxidant capacity, suggests that SD A. ferox could be a valuable alternative raw material for the development of new functional food ingredients based on Aloe plants.
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An J, Yun S, Wang W, Wang K, Ke T, Liu J, Liu L, Gao Y, Zhang X. Enhanced methane production in anaerobic co-digestion systems with modified black phosphorus. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 368:128311. [PMID: 36370940 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Black phosphorus (BP) and BP modified by hydrogen peroxide (MBP) were used as accelerants to enhance CH4 production and CO2 reduction in microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) coupled with anaerobic co-digestion systems (MEC-AcoD). The MEC-AcoD group with a voltage of 0.6 V and 0.03 wt.% of MBP accelerant (MEC0.6MBP0.03) had the largest CH4 yield (242.1 mL/g VS) and the smallest carbon dioxide yield (97.6 mL/g VS) compared with the control group (141.2 mL/g VS, 146.9 mL/g VS). The digestates that used MEC0.6MBP0.03 exhibited superior thermal stability (46.2 %) and total nutrient contents (44.5 g/kg). These improvements may be attributed to the superior electron exchange capacity and physicochemical properties of MBP. Herein, we propose a strategy to understand enhanced CH4 production and CO2 reduction in anaerobic co-digestion and MEC-AcoD systems using MBP accelerants. Notably, combining MBP and MEC could effectively promote anaerobic co-digestion performance.
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- Jinhang An
- Functional Materials Laboratory (FML), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710055, China
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- Functional Materials Laboratory (FML), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710055, China; Qinghai Building and Materials Research Academy Co., Ltd, The Key Lab of Plateau Building and Eco-community in Qinghai, Xining, Qinghai 810000, China.
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- School of Metallurgy Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- Functional Materials Laboratory (FML), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710055, China
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- Functional Materials Laboratory (FML), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710055, China
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- Functional Materials Laboratory (FML), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710055, China
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- Functional Materials Laboratory (FML), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710055, China
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- Functional Materials Laboratory (FML), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710055, China
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- Functional Materials Laboratory (FML), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710055, China
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Zhou P, Xiao W, Wang X, Wu Y, Zhao R, Wang Y. A Comparison Study on Polysaccharides Extracted from Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz. Using Different Methods: Structural Characterization and Anti-SGC-7901 Effect of Combination with Apatinib. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27154727. [PMID: 35897903 PMCID: PMC9332031 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27154727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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For hundreds of years, Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz. (AK) has been widely used as a treatment for spleen and stomach diseases in China. The AK polysaccharides (AKPs) have been thought to be the important bioactive components. In this stud, the impacts of different extraction methods were analyzed. The differences between AKPs extracted by hot water extraction (HWE), AKPs extracted by ultrasonic extraction (UAE), and AKPs extracted by enzyme extraction (EAE) were compared in terms of yield, total carbohydrate content, molecular weight distribution, monosaccharide composition, and synergistic activity of the AKPs with apatinib were determined. The results indicated that the yield of the polysaccharide obtained from HWE was higher than that of UAE and EAE. However, activity assays indicated that UAE-AKPs and HWE-AKPs enhanced apoptosis of human gastric cancer cells (SGC-7901) treated with apatinib and UAE-AKPs showed the strongest synergistic activities. This is also in agreement with the fact that UAE-AKPs have a smaller molecular weight, β-configuration, and higher galactose content. These findings suggested that UAE is an efficient and environmentally friendly method for producing new polysaccharides from Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz. for the development of natural synergist and for the treatment of gastric cancer.
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- Pingfan Zhou
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (P.Z.); (W.X.)
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (P.Z.); (W.X.)
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China; (X.W.); (Y.W.)
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China; (X.W.); (Y.W.)
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China; (X.W.); (Y.W.)
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Correspondence: (R.Z.); (Y.W.)
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (P.Z.); (W.X.)
- Correspondence: (R.Z.); (Y.W.)
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Thermosonication of Broccoli Florets Prior to Fermentation Increases Bioactive Components in Fermented Broccoli Puree. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation8050236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The aim of this study was to compare the effects of thermosonication (18 kHz at 60 °C for 7 min) pre-treatment with thermal treatment alone (60 °C for 7 min) of broccoli florets prior to pureeing and fermentation on selected bioactive components of fermented broccoli puree. Both thermal and thermosoncation pre-treatments significantly increased the rate of acidification of broccoli puree compared to control untreated broccoli puree, with the time to reach pH 4 being 8.25, 9.9, and 24 h, respectively, for thermally treated, thermosonicated, and control samples. The highest sulforaphane yield of 7268 µmol/kg dry weight (DW) was observed in the thermosonicated samples, followed by 6227 µmol/kg DW and 3180 µmol/kg DW in the thermally treated and untreated samples, respectively. The measurable residual glucoraphanin content was 1642 µmol/kg DW, 1187 µmol/kg DW, and 1047 µmol/kg DW, respectively, in the thermonsonicated, thermally pre-treated, and control fermented samples, indicating that pre-treatment specially by thermosonication increases the extractability of glucoraphanin. The higher sulforaphane yield in the thermosonicated and thermally pre-treated samples could be due to increased extractability and accessibility of glucoraphanin and interaction with myrosinase in addition to the inactivation of epthiospecifier protein (ESP), which directs conversion away from sulforaphane into sulforaphane nitrile.
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Urango ACM, Strieder MM, Silva EK, Meireles MAA. Impact of Thermosonication Processing on Food Quality and Safety: a Review. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-022-02760-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Wang Y, Wang C, Xue H, Jin Y, Yang M, Leng F. Comparative analysis of three kinds of extraction kinetic models of crude polysaccharides from Codonopsis pilosula and evaluate the characteristics of crude polysaccharides. BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY 2022; 13:1-17. [PMID: 35342681 PMCID: PMC8933859 DOI: 10.1007/s13399-022-02518-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this study, the second-order model, Fick's second law of diffusion, and the Peleg model were used to evaluate the extraction kinetic model of polysaccharide (CPP) from Codonopsis pilosula. The characteristic functional groups, surface structure, and physical and chemical properties of CPP were analyzed by multi-spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. The results showed that the extraction process agreed well with the second-order model, Fick's second diffusion law, and Peleg model. Rheological tests showed that CPP exhibited different viscosity changes under different conditions (Solution viscosity was inversely proportional to temperature, time, etc.; proportional to polysaccharide concentration, Na+ content, etc.). CPP was composed of molecular aggregates composed of small particles, with more pore structure and basically completely decomposed at 130 °C. The hypoglycemic study showed that CPP had a strong inhibitory effect on α-glycosidase than α-amylase. The morphology and subsequent structural features, anti-diabetic potential, and rheological properties of CPP were revealed to provide a theoretical basis for the development of pharmaceutical preparations or health food and functional food for the treatment of diabetes. Graphic Abstract Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13399-022-02518-w.
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- Yonggang Wang
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Langongping Road 287, Qilihe District, Lanzhou City, 730050 Gansu Province China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Langongping Road 287, Qilihe District, Lanzhou City, 730050 Gansu Province China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Langongping Road 287, Qilihe District, Lanzhou City, 730050 Gansu Province China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Langongping Road 287, Qilihe District, Lanzhou City, 730050 Gansu Province China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Langongping Road 287, Qilihe District, Lanzhou City, 730050 Gansu Province China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Langongping Road 287, Qilihe District, Lanzhou City, 730050 Gansu Province China
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Xing T, Yun S, Li B, Wang K, Chen J, Jia B, Ke T, An J. Coconut-shell-derived bio-based carbon enhanced microbial electrolysis cells for upgrading anaerobic co-digestion of cow manure and aloe peel waste. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 338:125520. [PMID: 34284294 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) and exogenous accelerants can augment anaerobic digestion performance. Herein, MECs and coconut-shell-derived bio-based carbon (CBC) accelerant are adopted to strengthen anaerobic co-digestion of cow manure and aloe peel waste. The MEC with the voltage of 0.6 V and CBC accelerant of 0.15 wt.% gained the highest cumulative biogas yield (444.20 NmL/g VS) and chemical oxygen demand removal rate (75.46%), which are 80.25% and 58.33% higher than those (246.44 NmL/g VS, 47.66%) of the blank group, respectively. The digestates embodied a utilization potential with thermogravimetric loss of 37.12%-50.67% and total nutrient content of 35.36-51.58 g/kg. These results benefited from excellent electrocatalytic activity of MECs and physicochemical properties of CBC accelerant. A general strategy for understanding improved methanogenesis was proposed based on integrated effects of MECs and CBC accelerant. This work will shed light on development of anaerobic co-digestion by combining MECs and bio-based carbon accelerants.
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- Tian Xing
- Functional Materials Laboratory (FML), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710055, China
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- Functional Materials Laboratory (FML), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710055, China.
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- Functional Materials Laboratory (FML), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710055, China
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- Functional Materials Laboratory (FML), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710055, China
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- Functional Materials Laboratory (FML), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710055, China
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- Functional Materials Laboratory (FML), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710055, China
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- Functional Materials Laboratory (FML), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710055, China
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- Functional Materials Laboratory (FML), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710055, China
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Ultrasound treatment for improving the bioactive compounds and quality properties of a Brazilian nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica) beverage during shelf-life. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Surayot U, Wangtueai S, You S, Palanisamy S, Krusong W, Brennan CS, Barba FJ, Phimolsiripol Y, Seesuriyachan P. Extraction, Structural Characterisation, and Immunomodulatory Properties of Edible Amanitahemibapha subspecies javanica (Corner and Bas) Mucilage Polysaccharide as a Potential of Functional Food. J Fungi (Basel) 2021; 7:683. [PMID: 34575721 PMCID: PMC8468940 DOI: 10.3390/jof7090683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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This research aimed to extract mucilage polysaccharides (MP) from Amanita hemibapha subspecies javanica (Corner and Bas), and further fractionate them using anion-exchange chromatography, yielding two fractions (MPF1 and MPF2). The crude extract, and fractions mainly consisted of carbohydrates (83.5-93.2%) with minor amounts of proteins (5.40-7.20%), and sulphates (1.40-9.30%). Determination of the monosaccharide composition revealed that glucose was the major unit, followed by galactose, mannose, rhamnose, and arabinose. The average molecular weight (MW) of the crude extract and fractions was in the range 104.0-479.4 × 103 g/mol. Interestingly, the crude extract, and fractions did not cause any toxic effect in RAW264.7 cells. However, they stimulated the RAW264.7 cells to release nitric oxide and cytokines through the activation of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathways via cell surface TLR4. Structural analysis of the most immunestimulating extract fraction, MPF2, revealed that the main backbone consisted of α-D-(1→6)-glucopyranoside. These results suggest that the MPs derived from A. hemibapha subspecies javanica (Corner and Bas) are potent in enhancing immunity; hence, they can be used as a functional ingredient in food products.
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- Utoomporn Surayot
- College of Maritime Studies and Management, Chiang Mai University, Samut Sakhon 74000, Thailand; (U.S.); (S.W.)
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- College of Maritime Studies and Management, Chiang Mai University, Samut Sakhon 74000, Thailand; (U.S.); (S.W.)
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- Department of Marine Food Science and Technology, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangwon 210-702, Korea; (S.Y.); (S.P.)
- East Coast Life Sciences Institute, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangwon 210-720, Korea
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- Department of Marine Food Science and Technology, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangwon 210-702, Korea; (S.Y.); (S.P.)
- East Coast Life Sciences Institute, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangwon 210-720, Korea
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- Division of Fermentation Technology, Faculty of Food Industry, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, Thailand;
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne 3000, Australia;
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Science, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitat de València, Avda. Vicent Andrés Estellés s/n, 46100 Burjassot, Spain;
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- Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand;
- Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
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- Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand;
- Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
- Advanced Manufacturing and Management Technology Research Center (AM2Tech), Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Jales STL, Barbosa RDM, Silva GR, Severino P, Lima Moura TFA. Natural Polysaccharides From
Aloe vera
L. Gel (
Aloe barbadensis
Miller): Processing Techniques and Analytical Methods. POLYSACCHARIDES 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/9781119711414.ch1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Darzi S, Paul K, Leitan S, Werkmeister JA, Mukherjee S. Immunobiology and Application of Aloe Vera-Based Scaffolds in Tissue Engineering. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:1708. [PMID: 33567756 PMCID: PMC7915752 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22041708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Aloe vera (AV), a succulent plant belonging to the Liliaceae family, has been widely used for biomedical and pharmaceutical application. Its popularity stems from several of its bioactive components that have anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and even immunomodulatory effects. Given such unique multi-modal biological impact, AV has been considered as a biomaterial for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering applications, where tissue repair and neo-angiogenesis are vital. This review outlines the growing scientific evidence that demonstrates the advantage of AV as tissue engineering scaffolds. We particularly highlight the recent advances in the application of AV-based scaffolds. From a tissue engineering perspective, it is pivotal that the implanted scaffolds strike an appropriate foreign body response to be well-accepted in the body without complications. Herein, we highlight the key cellular processes that regulate the foreign body response to implanted scaffolds and underline the immunomodulatory effects incurred by AV on the innate and adaptive system. Given that AV has several beneficial components, we discuss the importance of delving deeper into uncovering its action mechanism and thereby improving material design strategies for better tissue engineering constructs for biomedical applications.
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- Saeedeh Darzi
- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton 3168, Australia; (S.D.); (K.P.); (S.L.); (J.A.W.)
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton 3168, Australia; (S.D.); (K.P.); (S.L.); (J.A.W.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Clayton 3168, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton 3168, Australia; (S.D.); (K.P.); (S.L.); (J.A.W.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Clayton 3168, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton 3168, Australia; (S.D.); (K.P.); (S.L.); (J.A.W.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Clayton 3168, Australia
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- The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton 3168, Australia; (S.D.); (K.P.); (S.L.); (J.A.W.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Clayton 3168, Australia
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