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Asensio-López J, Lázaro-Díez M, Hernández-Cruz TM, Blanco-Cabra N, Sorzabal-Bellido I, Arroyo-Urea EM, Buetas E, González-Paredes A, Ortiz de Solórzano C, Burgui S, Torrents E, Monteserín M, Garmendia J. Multimodal evaluation of drug antibacterial activity reveals cinnamaldehyde analog anti-biofilm effects against Haemophilus influenzae. Biofilm 2024; 7:100178. [PMID: 38317668 PMCID: PMC10839773 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioflm.2024.100178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Biofilm formation by the pathobiont Haemophilus influenzae is associated with human nasopharynx colonization, otitis media in children, and chronic respiratory infections in adults suffering from chronic respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). β-lactam and quinolone antibiotics are commonly used to treat these infections. However, considering the resistance of biofilm-resident bacteria to antibiotic-mediated killing, the use of antibiotics may be insufficient and require being replaced or complemented with novel strategies. Moreover, unlike the standard minimal inhibitory concentration assay used to assess antibacterial activity against planktonic cells, standardization of methods to evaluate anti-biofilm drug activity is limited. In this work, we detail a panel of protocols for systematic analysis of drug antimicrobial effect on bacterial biofilms, customized to evaluate drug effects against H. influenzae biofilms. Testing of two cinnamaldehyde analogs, (E)-trans-2-nonenal and (E)-3-decen-2-one, demonstrated their effectiveness in both H. influenzae inhibition of biofilm formation and eradication or preformed biofilms. Assay complementarity allowed quantifying the dynamics and extent of the inhibitory effects, also observed for ampicillin resistant clinical strains forming biofilms refractory to this antibiotic. Moreover, cinnamaldehyde analog encapsulation into poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) polymeric nanoparticles allowed drug vehiculization while maintaining efficacy. Overall, we demonstrate the usefulness of cinnamaldehyde analogs against H. influenzae biofilms, present a test panel that can be easily adapted to a wide range of pathogens and drugs, and highlight the benefits of drug nanoencapsulation towards safe controlled release.
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- Javier Asensio-López
- Centro de Ingeniería de Superficies y Materiales Avanzados, Asociación de la Industria Navarra (AIN), Cordovilla, Spain
- Instituto de Agrobiotecnología, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IdAB-CSIC)-Gobierno de Navarra, Mutilva, Spain
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- Instituto de Agrobiotecnología, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IdAB-CSIC)-Gobierno de Navarra, Mutilva, Spain
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- Centro de Ingeniería de Superficies y Materiales Avanzados, Asociación de la Industria Navarra (AIN), Cordovilla, Spain
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- Bacterial Infections and Antimicrobial Therapies Group, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Barcelona, Spain
- Microbiology Section, Department of Genetics, Microbiology, and Statistics, Biology Faculty, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Laboratory of Microphysiological Systems and Quantitative Biology, Biomedical Engineering Program, Center for Applied Medical Research (CIMA), Pamplona, Spain
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- Instituto de Química Médica, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IQM-CSIC), Madrid, Spain
- Conexión Nanomedicina, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Health and Genomics, Center for Advanced Research in Public Health, FISABIO Foundation, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto de Química Médica, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IQM-CSIC), Madrid, Spain
- Conexión Nanomedicina, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Microphysiological Systems and Quantitative Biology, Biomedical Engineering Program, Center for Applied Medical Research (CIMA), Pamplona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Oncológicas (CIBERONC), Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Ingeniería de Superficies y Materiales Avanzados, Asociación de la Industria Navarra (AIN), Cordovilla, Spain
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- Bacterial Infections and Antimicrobial Therapies Group, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Barcelona, Spain
- Microbiology Section, Department of Genetics, Microbiology, and Statistics, Biology Faculty, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Centro de Ingeniería de Superficies y Materiales Avanzados, Asociación de la Industria Navarra (AIN), Cordovilla, Spain
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- Instituto de Agrobiotecnología, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IdAB-CSIC)-Gobierno de Navarra, Mutilva, Spain
- Conexión Nanomedicina, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain
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Araujo TDS, Ribeiro FDOS, Araujo-Nobre ARD, Nadvorny D, Canuto KM, Pereira RDCA, Souza ASDQ, Brito ALDC, Menezes FGRD, Silva ALCD, Fogaça FHDS, Silva DAD, de Souza BWS. Effectiveness of a formulation based on Ocimum gratissimum essential oil and cashew gum as inhibitors of quality loss and melanosis in shrimp. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131661. [PMID: 38641286 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131661] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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In this study, two nanoemulsions were formulated with essential oil (EO) of Ocimum gratissimum with (EON) or without (EOE) cashew gum (CG). Subsequently, inhibition of melanosis and preservation of the quality of shrimp stored for 16 days at 4 ± 0.5 °C were evaluated. A computational approach was performed to predict the system interactions. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) were used for nanoparticle analysis. Gas chromatography and flame ionization detector (GC-FID) determined the chemical composition of the EO constituents. Shrimps were evaluated according to melanosis's appearance, psychrotrophic bacteria's count, pH, total volatile basic nitrogen, and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances. EON exhibited a particle size three times smaller than EOE. The shrimp treated with EON showed a more pronounced sensory inhibition of melanosis, which was considered mild by the 16th day. Meanwhile, in the other groups, melanosis was moderate (EOE) or severe (untreated group). Both EON and EOE treatments exhibited inhibition of psychrotrophic bacteria and demonstrated the potential to prevent lipid oxidation, thus extending the shelf life compared to untreated fresh shrimp. EON with cashew gum, seems more promising due to its physicochemical characteristics and superior sensory performance in inhibiting melanosis during shrimp preservation.
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- Thais Danyelle Santos Araujo
- Department of Fisheries Engineering, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Campus Pici, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil; Biodiversity and Biotechnology Research Center (BIOTEC), Parnaíba Delta Federal University, Parnaíba, Piauí, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology of Natural Resources, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Campus Pici, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology of Natural Resources, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Campus Pici, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil; Molecular and Structural Biotechnology Group, Department of Biochemistry and Biology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Biodiversity and Biotechnology Research Center (BIOTEC), Parnaíba Delta Federal University, Parnaíba, Piauí, Brazil
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- Department of Fisheries Engineering, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Campus Pici, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology of Natural Resources, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Campus Pici, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.
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He R, Chen W, Zhong Q, Zhang M, Pei J, Chen W, Chen H. Sodium alginate emulsion loaded with linalool: Preparation, characterization and antibacterial mechanism against Shigella sonnei. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125167. [PMID: 37270123 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125167] [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: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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This study aimed to prepare sodium alginate-linalool emulsion (SA-LE) to overcome the low solubility of linalool and explore its inhibitory activity against Shigella sonnei. The results indicated that linalool significantly reduced the interfacial tension between SA and oil phase (p < 0.05). Droplet sizes of fresh emulsions were uniform with sizes from 2.54 to 2.58 μm. The ζ-potential was between -23.94 and -25.03 mV, and the viscosity distribution was 973.62 to 981.03 mPa·s at pH 5-8 (near neutral pH) without significant difference. In addition, linalool could be effectively released from SA-LE in accordance with the Peppas-Sahlin model, mainly described by Fickian diffusion. In particular, SA-LE can inhibit S. sonnei with a minimum inhibitory concentration of 3 mL/L, which was lower than free linalool. The mechanism can be described as damaging the membrane structure and inhibiting respiratory metabolism accompanied by oxidative stress based on FESEM, SDH activity, ATP and ROS content. These results suggest that SA is an effective encapsulation strategy to enhance the stability of linalool and its inhibitory effect on S. sonnei at near neutral pH. Moreover, the prepared SA-LE has the potential to be developed as a natural antibacterial agent to address the growing food safety challenges.
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- Rongrong He
- Hainan University-HSF/LWL Collaborative Innovation Laboratory, School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 People Road, Haikou 570228, PR China
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- Hainan University-HSF/LWL Collaborative Innovation Laboratory, School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 People Road, Haikou 570228, PR China; Chunguang Agro-product processing institute, Wenchang 571333, PR China
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- Hainan University-HSF/LWL Collaborative Innovation Laboratory, School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 People Road, Haikou 570228, PR China
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- Hainan University-HSF/LWL Collaborative Innovation Laboratory, School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 People Road, Haikou 570228, PR China
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- Hainan University-HSF/LWL Collaborative Innovation Laboratory, School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 People Road, Haikou 570228, PR China
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- Hainan University-HSF/LWL Collaborative Innovation Laboratory, School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 People Road, Haikou 570228, PR China.
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- Hainan University-HSF/LWL Collaborative Innovation Laboratory, School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 People Road, Haikou 570228, PR China.
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Pramanik S, Venkatraman S, Vaidyanathan VK. Development of engineered probiotics with tailored functional properties and their application in food science. Food Sci Biotechnol 2023; 32:453-470. [PMID: 36911322 PMCID: PMC9992677 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-023-01252-x] [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: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023] Open
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The potential health benefits of probiotics may not be cognized because of the substantial curtailment in their viability during food storage and passage through the gastrointestinal system. Intestinal flora composition, and resistance against pathogens are among the health benefits associated with probiotic consumption. In the gastric environment, pH 2.0, probiotics dramatically lose their viability during the transit through the gastrointestinal system. The challenge remains to maintain cell viability until it reaches the large intestine. In extreme conditions, such as a decrease in pH or an increase in temperature, encapsulation technology can enhance the viability of probiotics. Probiotic bacterial strains can be encapsulated in a variety of ways. The methods are broadly systematized into two categories, liquid and solid delivery systems. This review emphasizes the technology used in the research and commercial sectors to encapsulate probiotic cells while keeping them alive and the food matrix used to deliver these cells to consumers. Graphical abstract
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- Shreyasi Pramanik
- Integrated Bioprocessing Laboratory, School of Bioengineering, Department of Biotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Tamil Nadu 603 203 Kattankulathur, India
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- Integrated Bioprocessing Laboratory, School of Bioengineering, Department of Biotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Tamil Nadu 603 203 Kattankulathur, India
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- Integrated Bioprocessing Laboratory, School of Bioengineering, Department of Biotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Tamil Nadu 603 203 Kattankulathur, India
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Encapsulation of Essential Oils in Nanocarriers for Active Food Packaging. Foods 2022; 11:foods11152337. [PMID: 35954103 PMCID: PMC9368254 DOI: 10.3390/foods11152337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Active packaging improves a packaging system's effectiveness by actively integrating additional components into the packaging material or the headspace around the packaging. Consumer demand and awareness have grown enough to replace chemical agents with natural active agents. Essential oils (EOs) are extensively distributed throughout nature but at low levels and sometimes with poor recovery yields, which poses an issue with their application in food. Due to the instability of EOs when added directly into a food product, they require encapsulation before being added to a packaging matrix such as liposomes, solid-lipid nanoparticles, nano-emulsions, cyclodextrins, and nanostructured lipid nano-carriers. This article is focused on the encapsulation of EOs in different types of nanocarriers. Nanocarriers can improve the efficiency of active substances by providing protection, stability, and controlled and targeted release. The advantages of the many types of nanocarriers that contain active substances that can be used to make antibacterial and antioxidant biopolymeric-based active packaging are discussed. A nanocarrier-encapsulated EO enables the controlled release of oil, stabilizing the packaging for a longer duration.
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Gupta V, Mohapatra S, Mishra H, Farooq U, Kumar K, Ansari MJ, Aldawsari MF, Alalaiwe AS, Mirza MA, Iqbal Z. Nanotechnology in Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals-A Review of Latest Advancements. Gels 2022; 8:173. [PMID: 35323286 PMCID: PMC8951203 DOI: 10.3390/gels8030173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Nanotechnology has the potential to generate advancements and innovations in formulations and delivery systems. This fast-developing technology has been widely exploited for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Today, cosmetic formulations incorporating nanotechnology are a relatively new yet very promising and highly researched area. The application of nanotechnology in cosmetics has been shown to overcome the drawbacks associated with traditional cosmetics and also to add more useful features to a formulation. Nanocosmetics and nanocosmeceuticals have been extensively explored for skin, hair, nails, lips, and teeth, and the inclusion of nanomaterials has been found to improve product efficacy and consumer satisfaction. This is leading to the replacement of many traditional cosmeceuticals with nanocosmeceuticals. However, nanotoxicological studies on nanocosmeceuticals have raised concerns in terms of health hazards due to their potential skin penetration, resulting in toxic effects. This review summarizes various nanotechnology-based approaches being utilized in the delivery of cosmetics as well as cosmeceutical products, along with relevant patents. It outlines their benefits, as well as potential health and environmental risks. Further, it highlights the regulatory status of cosmeceuticals and analyzes the different regulatory guidelines in India, Europe, and the USA and discusses the different guidelines and recommendations issued by various regulatory authorities. Finally, this article seeks to provide an overview of nanocosmetics and nanocosmeceuticals and their applications in cosmetic industries, which may help consumers and regulators to gain awareness about the benefits as well as the toxicity related to the continuous and long-term uses of these products, thus encouraging their judicious use.
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- Vaibhav Gupta
- Nanotechnology Lab, School of Pharmaceutics Education and Research (SPER), Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi 110062, Delhi, India; (V.G.); (S.M.); (U.F.); (K.K.)
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- Nanotechnology Lab, School of Pharmaceutics Education and Research (SPER), Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi 110062, Delhi, India; (V.G.); (S.M.); (U.F.); (K.K.)
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- Smart Society Research Team, Faculty of Business and Economics, Mendel University, 61300 Brno, Czech Republic;
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- Nanotechnology Lab, School of Pharmaceutics Education and Research (SPER), Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi 110062, Delhi, India; (V.G.); (S.M.); (U.F.); (K.K.)
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- Nanotechnology Lab, School of Pharmaceutics Education and Research (SPER), Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi 110062, Delhi, India; (V.G.); (S.M.); (U.F.); (K.K.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 16278, Saudi Arabia or (M.J.A.); (M.F.A.); (A.S.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 16278, Saudi Arabia or (M.J.A.); (M.F.A.); (A.S.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 16278, Saudi Arabia or (M.J.A.); (M.F.A.); (A.S.A.)
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- Nanotechnology Lab, School of Pharmaceutics Education and Research (SPER), Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi 110062, Delhi, India; (V.G.); (S.M.); (U.F.); (K.K.)
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- Nanotechnology Lab, School of Pharmaceutics Education and Research (SPER), Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi 110062, Delhi, India; (V.G.); (S.M.); (U.F.); (K.K.)
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Nikdouz A, Namarvari N, Ghasemi Shayan R, Hosseini A. Comprehensive comparison of theranostic nanoparticles in breast cancer. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 11:1-27. [PMID: 35350450 PMCID: PMC8938632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Breast cancer is the most frequently happening cancer and the most typical cancer death among females. Despite the crucial progress in breast cancer therapy by using Chemotherapeutic agents, most anti-tumor drugs are insufficient to destroy exactly the breast cancer cells. The noble method of drug delivery using nanoparticles presents a great promise in treating breast cancer most sufficiently and with the least harm to the patient. Nanoparticles, with their spectacular characteristics, help overcome problems of this kind. Unique features of nanoparticles such as biocompatibility, bioavailability, biodegradability, sustained release, and, most importantly, site-specific targeting enables the Chemotherapeutic agents loaded in nanocarriers to differentiate between healthy tissue and cancer cells, leading to low toxicity and fewer side effects. This review focuses on evaluating and comprehending nanoparticles utilized in breast cancer treatment, including the most recent data related to the drugs they can carry. Also, this review covers all information related to each nanocarrier, such as their significant characteristics, subtypes, advantages, disadvantages, and chemical modification methods with recently published studies. This article discusses over 21 nanoparticles used in breast cancer treatment with possible chemical ligands such as monoclonal antibodies and chemotherapeutic agents binding to these carriers. These different nanoparticles and the unique features of each nanocarrier give the researchers all the data and insight to develop and use the brand-new drug delivery system.
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- Amin Nikdouz
- Department of Medical Laboratory, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences5166/15731 Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences5166/15731 Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences5166/15731 Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences5166/15731 Tabriz, Iran
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Formulation and functionalization of linalool nanoemulsion to boost its antibacterial properties against major foodborne pathogens. FOOD BIOSCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Xu Y, Hou K, Gao C, Feng X, Cheng W, Wu D, Meng L, Yang Y, Shen X, Zhang Y, Tang X. Characterization of chitosan film with cinnamon essential oil emulsion co-stabilized by ethyl-N α-lauroyl-l-arginate hydrochloride and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 188:24-31. [PMID: 34364935 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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To improve the antimicrobial properties of chitosan films, cinnamon essential oil (CEO) nanoemulsion (1% and 3% v/v CEO) stabilized by ethyl-Nα-lauroyl-l-arginate hydrochloride (LAE) alone or co-stabilized by LAE and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPCD) were incorporated into chitosan matrix. The micromorphology, physical and antimicrobial properties of the composite films were compared. The dense structure of the CEO nanoemulsion co-stabilized by LAE and HPCD reduced the water vapor permeability and water content. The incorporation of the CEO nanoemulsion co-stabilized by LAE and HPCD, reduced the adverse effects of CEO on the mechanical properties and microstructure of the film, and even slightly increased the tensile strength. In addition, the antimicrobial properties of chitosan films were enhanced due to the encapsulation and emulsification effect of HPCD and LAE on CEO. This work indicated that the prepared chitosan based edible films had the potential to be used in the field of food packaging to improve food safety.
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- Yaoyao Xu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Food Safety, Hebei Food Inspection and Research Institute, Shijiazhuang 050091, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Key Laboratory of Grains and Oils Quality Control and Processing, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Nanoencapsulation of Essential Oils as Natural Food Antimicrobial Agents: An Overview. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11135778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The global demand for safe and healthy food with minimal synthetic preservatives is continuously increasing. Natural food antimicrobials and especially essential oils (EOs) possess strong antimicrobial activities that could play a remarkable role as a novel source of food preservatives. Despite the excellent efficacy of EOs, they have not been widely used in the food industry due to some major intrinsic barriers, such as low water solubility, bioavailability, volatility, and stability in food systems. Recent advances in nanotechnology have the potential to address these existing barriers in order to use EOs as preservatives in food systems at low doses. Thus, in this review, we explored the latest advances of using natural actives as antimicrobial agents and the different strategies for nanoencapsulation used for this purpose. The state of the art concerning the antibacterial properties of EOs will be summarized, and the main latest applications of nanoencapsulated antimicrobial agents in food systems will be presented. This review should help researchers to better choose the most suitable encapsulation techniques and materials.
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Yegin Y, Perez-Lewis KL, Liu S, Kerth CR, Cisneros-Zevallos L, Castillo A, Akbulut M, Taylor TM. Antimicrobial-Loaded Polymeric Micelles Inhibit Enteric Bacterial Pathogens on Spinach Leaf Surfaces During Multiple Simulated Pathogen Contamination Events. FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2021. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2021.646980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Protecting fresh-packed produce microbiological safety against pre- and post-harvest microbial pathogen contamination requires innovative antimicrobial strategies. Although largely ignored in the scientific literature, there exists the potential for gross failure in food safety protection of fresh fruits and vegetables leading to opportunity for multiple produce contamination events to occur during production and post-harvest handling of food crops. The primary objective of this research was to determine the efficacy of plant-derived antimicrobial-loaded nanoparticles to reduce Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium on spinach leaf surfaces whilst simulating multiple pathogen contamination events (pre-harvest and post-harvest). Spinach samples were inoculated with a blend of E. coli O157:H7 and S. Typhimurium, each diluted to ~8.0 log10 CFU/mL. The inoculated samples were then submerged in solutions containing nanoparticles loaded with geraniol (GPN; 0.5 wt.% geraniol), unencapsulated geraniol (UG; 0.5 wt.%), or 200 ppm chlorine (HOCl; pH 7.0), with untreated samples serving for controls. Following antimicrobial treatment application, samples were collected for surviving pathogen enumeration or were placed under refrigeration (5°C) for up to 10 days, with periodic enumeration of pathogen loads. After 3 days of refrigerated storage, all samples were removed, aseptically opened and subjected to a second inoculation with both pathogens. Treatment of spinach surfaces with encapsulated geraniol reduced both pathogens to non-detectable numbers within 7 days of refrigerated storage, even with a second contamination event occurring 3 days after experiment initiation. Similar results were observed with the UG treatment, except that upon recontamination at day 3, a higher pathogen load was detected on UG-treated spinach vs. GPN-treated spinach. These data fill a research gap by providing a novel tool to reduce enteric bacterial pathogens on spinach surfaces despite multiple contamination events, a potential food safety risk for minimally processed edible produce.
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Trajkovska Petkoska A, Daniloski D, D'Cunha NM, Naumovski N, Broach AT. Edible packaging: Sustainable solutions and novel trends in food packaging. Food Res Int 2021; 140:109981. [PMID: 33648216 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Novel food packaging techniques are an important area of research to promote food quality and safety. There is a trend towards environmentally sustainable and edible forms of packaging. Edible packaging typically uses sustainable, biodegradable material that is applied as a consumable wrapping or coating around the food, which generates no waste. Numerous studies have recently investigated the importance of edible materials as an added value to packaged foods. Nanotechnology has emerged as a promising method to provide use of bioactives, antimicrobials, vitamins, antioxidants and nutrients to potentially increase the functionality of edible packaging. It can act as edible dispensers of food ingredients as encapsulants, nanofibers, nanoparticles and nanoemulsions. In this way, edible packaging serves as an active form of packaging. It plays an important role in packaged foods by desirably interacting with the food and providing technological functions such as releasing scavenging compounds (antimicrobials and antioxidants), and removing harmful gasses such as oxygen and water vapour which all can decrease products quality and shelf life. Active packaging can also contribute to maintaining the nutritive profile of packaged foods. In this review, authors present the latest information on new technological advances in edible food packaging, their novel applications and provide examples of recent studies where edible packaging possesses also an active role.
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- Anka Trajkovska Petkoska
- Faculty of Technology and Technical Sciences, St. Clement of Ohrid University of Bitola, Dimitar Vlahov, 1400 Veles, Republic of North Macedonia.
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- Advanced Food Systems Research Unit, Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities and College of Health and Biomedicine, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 8001, Australia; Food Chemistry and Technology Department, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, P61 C996 Cork, Ireland.
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- Faculty of Health, School of Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia.
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- Faculty of Health, School of Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia.
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- CSI: Create.Solve.Innovate. LLC, 2020 Kraft Dr., Suite 3007, Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA.
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Andriotis EG, Papi RM, Paraskevopoulou A, Achilias DS. Synthesis of D-Limonene Loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles with Enhanced Antimicrobial Properties for Potential Application in Food Packaging. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11010191. [PMID: 33451168 PMCID: PMC7828745 DOI: 10.3390/nano11010191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Mini-emulsion polymerization was applied for the synthesis of cross-linked polymeric nanoparticles comprised of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and Triethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) copolymers, used as matrix-carriers for hosting D-limonene. D-limonene was selected as a model essential oil, well known for its pleasant odor and its enhanced antimicrobial properties. The synthesized particles were assessed for their morphology and geometric characteristics by Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), which revealed the formation of particles with mean diameters at the nanoscale (D[3,2] = 0.135 μm), with a spherical shape, while the dried particles formed larger clusters of several microns (D[3,2] = 80.69 μm). The percentage of the loaded D-limonene was quantified by Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), complemented by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry analysis coupled with a pyrolysis unit (Py/GC-MS). The results showed that the volatiles emitted by the nanoparticles were composed mainly of D-limonene (10% w/w of dry particles). Particles subjected to higher temperatures tended to decompose. The mechanism that governs the release of D-limonene from the as-synthesized particles was studied by fitting mathematical models to the release data obtained by isothermal TGA analysis of the dry particles subjected to accelerated conditions. The analysis revealed a two-stage release of the volatiles, one governed by D-limonene release and the other governed by TEGDMA release. Finally, the antimicrobial potency of the D-limonene-loaded particles was demonstrated, indicating the successful synthesis of polymeric nanoparticles loaded with D-limonene, owing to enhanced antimicrobial properties. The overall performance of these nanoparticles renders them a promising candidate material for the formation of self-sterilized surfaces with enhanced antimicrobial activity and potential application in food packaging.
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- Eleftherios G. Andriotis
- Laboratory of Polymer and Dyes Chemistry and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Technology, School of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Polymer and Dyes Chemistry and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-2310-997822
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Carpena M, Fraga-Corral M, Otero P, Nogueira RA, Garcia-Oliveira P, Prieto MA, Simal-Gandara J. Secondary Aroma: Influence of Wine Microorganisms in Their Aroma Profile. Foods 2020; 10:foods10010051. [PMID: 33375439 PMCID: PMC7824511 DOI: 10.3390/foods10010051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Aroma profile is one of the main features for the acceptance of wine. Yeasts and bacteria are the responsible organisms to carry out both, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Alcoholic fermentation is in turn, responsible for transforming grape juice into wine and providing secondary aromas. Secondary aroma can be influenced by different factors; however, the influence of the microorganisms is one of the main agents affecting final wine aroma profile. Saccharomyces cerevisiae has historically been the most used yeast for winemaking process for its specific characteristics: high fermentative metabolism and kinetics, low acetic acid production, resistance to high levels of sugar, ethanol, sulfur dioxide and also, the production of pleasant aromatic compounds. Nevertheless, in the last years, the use of non-saccharomyces yeasts has been progressively growing according to their capacity to enhance aroma complexity and interact with S. cerevisiae, especially in mixed cultures. Hence, this review article is aimed at associating the main secondary aroma compounds present in wine with the microorganisms involved in the spontaneous and guided fermentations, as well as an approach to the strain variability of species, the genetic modifications that can occur and their relevance to wine aroma construction.
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- Maria Carpena
- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Ourense Campus, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; (M.C.); (M.F.-C.); (P.O.); (R.A.N.); (P.G.-O.)
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Ourense Campus, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; (M.C.); (M.F.-C.); (P.O.); (R.A.N.); (P.G.-O.)
- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolonia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Ourense Campus, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; (M.C.); (M.F.-C.); (P.O.); (R.A.N.); (P.G.-O.)
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Veterinary, University of Santiago of Compostela, 27002 Lugo, Spain
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Ourense Campus, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; (M.C.); (M.F.-C.); (P.O.); (R.A.N.); (P.G.-O.)
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Ourense Campus, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; (M.C.); (M.F.-C.); (P.O.); (R.A.N.); (P.G.-O.)
- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolonia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Ourense Campus, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; (M.C.); (M.F.-C.); (P.O.); (R.A.N.); (P.G.-O.)
- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolonia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
- Correspondence: (M.A.P.); (J.S.-G.)
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical and Food Chemistry Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Ourense Campus, E-32004 Ourense, Spain; (M.C.); (M.F.-C.); (P.O.); (R.A.N.); (P.G.-O.)
- Correspondence: (M.A.P.); (J.S.-G.)
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Cacciatore FA, Brandelli A, Malheiros PDS. Combining natural antimicrobials and nanotechnology for disinfecting food surfaces and control microbial biofilm formation. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2020; 61:3771-3782. [PMID: 32811167 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1806782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The elimination of microbial surface contaminants is one of the most important steps in Good Manufacturing Practices in order to maintain food safety. This is usually achieved by detergents and chemical sanitizers, although an increased demand exists for the use of natural products for disinfection purposes. Several natural substances present antibacterial activity against the main foodborne pathogens, demonstrating great potential for use in the food industry. Some difficulties such as high volatility, residual taste and/or degradation by exposure to harsh processing conditions have been reported. Nanoparticle encapsulation appears as a strategy to protect bioactive compounds, maintaining their antimicrobial activity and providing controlled release as well. This article presents the potential of natural antimicrobials and their combination with nanotechnological strategies as an alternative for food surface disinfection and prevent microbial biofilm formation.
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- Fabiola Ayres Cacciatore
- Departamento de Ciência de Alimentos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciência de Alimentos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Centro de Nanociência e Nanotecnologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Das AK, Nanda PK, Bandyopadhyay S, Banerjee R, Biswas S, McClements DJ. Application of nanoemulsion-based approaches for improving the quality and safety of muscle foods: A comprehensive review. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2020; 19:2677-2700. [PMID: 33336977 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Recently, there has been growing interest in implementing innovative nanoscience-based technologies to improve the health, safety, and quality of food products. A major thrust in this area has been to use nanoemulsions because they can easily be formulated with existing food ingredients and technologies. In particular, oil-in-water nanoemulsions, which consist of small oil droplets (<200 nm) dispersed in water, are being utilized as delivery systems for various hydrophobic substances in foods, including nutrients, nutraceuticals, antioxidants, antimicrobials, colors, and flavors. In this article, we focus on the application of nanoemulsion-based delivery systems for improving the quality, safety, nutritional profile, and sensory attributes of muscle foods, such as meat and fish. The article also critically reviews the formulation and fabrication of food-grade nanoemulsions, their potential benefits and limitations in muscle food systems.
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- Arun K Das
- Eastern Regional Station, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, 37 Belgachia Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700 037, India
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- Eastern Regional Station, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, 37 Belgachia Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700 037, India
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- Eastern Regional Station, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, 37 Belgachia Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700 037, India
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- Department of Livestock Products Technology, West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, 37 & 68 K B Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700 037, India
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- Department of Livestock Products Technology, West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, 37 & 68 K B Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700 037, India
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, 102 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, Massachusetts, MA 01003, USA
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Encapsulation of Essential Oils via Nanoprecipitation Process: Overview, Progress, Challenges and Prospects. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:pharmaceutics12050431. [PMID: 32392726 PMCID: PMC7284627 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12050431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Essential oils are of paramount importance in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agricultural, and food areas thanks to their crucial properties. However, stability and bioactivity determine the effectiveness of essential oils. Polymeric nanoencapsulation is a well-established approach for the preservation of essential oils. It offers a plethora of benefits, including improved water solubility, effective protection against degradation, prevention of volatile components evaporation and controlled and targeted release. Among the several techniques used for the design of polymeric nanoparticles, nanoprecipitation has attracted great attention. This review focuses on the most outstanding contributions of nanotechnology in essential oils encapsulation via nanoprecipitation method. We emphasize the chemical composition of essential oils, the principle of polymeric nanoparticle preparation, the physicochemical properties of essential oils loaded nanoparticles and their current applications.
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Ayres Cacciatore F, Dalmás M, Maders C, Ataíde Isaía H, Brandelli A, da Silva Malheiros P. Carvacrol encapsulation into nanostructures: Characterization and antimicrobial activity against foodborne pathogens adhered to stainless steel. Food Res Int 2020; 133:109143. [PMID: 32466924 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Revised: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Carvacrol is a natural antimicrobial capable of inhibiting several microorganisms. The encapsulation of this compound may increase its stability, water solubility and provide controlled release. In this study, carvacrol encapsulated into nanoliposomes (NLC) and polymeric Eudragit® nanocapsules (NCC) was tested against Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. adhered to stainless steel. NLC showed an average diameter of 270.8 nm, zeta potential of +8.64 mV, and encapsulation efficiency of 98%. Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) of NLC was 3.53 mg/mL against Salmonella and 5.30 mg/mL against the other bacteria. NCC presented an average diameter of 159.3 nm, zeta potential of +44.8 mV, and encapsulation efficiency of 97%. MBC of NCC was 4.42 mg/mL against E. coli and 3.31 mg/mL against the other bacteria. After 2 h incubation with NCC at carvacrol concentration equivalent to ½ MBC, viable counts of Salmonella and E. coli were below the detection limit (1.69 CFU/mL). The population of L. monocytogenes and S. aureus was reduced by 2 log CFU/mL in 6 h. Afterwards, pools of each bacterium were separately adhered to stainless steel coupons (initial population 6.5 CFU/cm2). Salmonella and E. coli were inhibited below the detection limit using the NCC at concentration equivalent to MBC, while L. monocytogenes and S. aureus were reduced by 4 log CFU/cm2 and 3.5 log CFU/cm2, respectively. Although free carvacrol presented better results than encapsulated one in all tests performed, using encapsulated carvacrol could be more interesting for food applications by masking the strong aroma of the compound, in addition to a controlled release of carvacrol. The results suggest that NCC have potential for use in food contact surfaces in order to avoid bacterial adhesion and subsequent biofilm formation.
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- Fabíola Ayres Cacciatore
- Laboratório de Higiene de Alimentos, Departamento de Ciência de Alimentos, Instituto de Ciências e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 91501-970 Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Higiene de Alimentos, Departamento de Ciência de Alimentos, Instituto de Ciências e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 91501-970 Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Higiene de Alimentos, Departamento de Ciência de Alimentos, Instituto de Ciências e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 91501-970 Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica e Microbiologia Aplicada, Departamento de Ciência de Alimentos, Instituto de Ciências e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 91501-970 Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica e Microbiologia Aplicada, Departamento de Ciência de Alimentos, Instituto de Ciências e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 91501-970 Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Higiene de Alimentos, Departamento de Ciência de Alimentos, Instituto de Ciências e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 91501-970 Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Synthesis of organic phase change materials (PCM) for energy storage applications: A review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoso.2019.100399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Use of free and encapsulated nerolidol to inhibit the survival of Lactobacillus fermentum in fresh orange juice. Food Chem Toxicol 2019; 133:110795. [PMID: 31472225 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2019.110795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2019] [Revised: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Lactobacillus fermentum is commonly responsible for fruit juice fermentation and spoilage. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential use of nerolidol to control the spoilage of fresh orange juice by L. fermentum. Nerolidol was incorporated into hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex, conventional liposome, and drug-in-cyclodextrin-in liposome systems. The systems were lyophilized and characterized with respect to their nerolidol content, size, and morphology. The effects of the acidity and cold storage of orange juice on the survival of L. fermentum were evaluated. Subsequently, the antibacterial activity of nerolidol in refrigerated orange juice was assessed at pH 3.3. Nerolidol showed a faster antibacterial activity at 4 000 μM (5 days) compared to 2 000 μM (8 days). Under the same conditions, the inclusion complex completely killed bacteria within 6 days of incubation at 4 000 μM, suggesting its potential application in fruit juices. Nerolidol-loaded liposomes did not exhibit an antibacterial activity and altered the appearance of juice.
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Ephrem E, Najjar A, Charcosset C, Greige-Gerges H. Selection of nerolidol among a series of terpenic and phenolic compounds for its potent activity against Lactobacillus fermentum ATCC 9338. Process Biochem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2019.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Soto KM, Hernández-Iturriaga M, Loarca-Piña G, Luna-Bárcenas G, Mendoza S. Antimicrobial effect of nisin electrospun amaranth: pullulan nanofibers in apple juice and fresh cheese. Int J Food Microbiol 2019; 295:25-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2019.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Revised: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Gruskiene R, Krivorotova T, Staneviciene R, Ratautas D, Serviene E, Sereikaite J. Preparation and characterization of iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles functionalized by nisin. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2018; 169:126-134. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2018.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2017] [Revised: 04/11/2018] [Accepted: 05/07/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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da Silva Gündel S, Velho MC, Diefenthaler MK, Favarin FR, Copetti PM, de Oliveira Fogaça A, Klein B, Wagner R, Gündel A, Sagrillo MR, Ourique AF. Basil oil-nanoemulsions: Development, cytotoxicity and evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial potential. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2018.05.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of Eugenia brejoensis essential oil nanoemulsions against Pseudomonas fluorescens. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2018.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Saratale RG, Lee HS, Koo YE, Saratale GD, Kim YJ, Imm JY, Park Y. Absorption kinetics of vitamin E nanoemulsion and green tea microstructures by intestinal in situ single perfusion technique in rats. Food Res Int 2018; 106:149-155. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2017.12.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2017] [Revised: 12/25/2017] [Accepted: 12/28/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Gharenaghadeh S, Karimi N, Forghani S, Nourazarian M, Gharehnaghadeh S, jabbari V, khiabani MS, Kafil HS. Application of Salvia multicaulis essential oil-containing nanoemulsion against food-borne pathogens. FOOD BIOSCI 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2017.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Evaluation of Stability and In Vitro Security of Nanoemulsions Containing Eucalyptus globulus Oil. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 2017:2723418. [PMID: 28691021 PMCID: PMC5485270 DOI: 10.1155/2017/2723418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2016] [Accepted: 05/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Essential oil of Eucalyptus globulus presents several pharmacological properties. However, their therapeutic efficacy may be affected by limitations due to several conditions, rendering it difficult to obtain stable and effective pharmaceutical formulations. The use of nanotechnology is an alternative to improve their characteristics aiming to ensure their stability and effectiveness. Furthermore, studies about the possible toxic effects of nanostructures are necessary to evaluate safety when the formulation comes into contact with human cells. Hence, in this paper, we evaluate for the first time the stability and in vitro cytogenotoxicity of nanoemulsions containing Eucalyptus globulus in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. As a result, the stability study found that the best condition for storage up to 90 days was refrigeration (4°C); it was the condition that best preserved the nanometric features. The content of the major compounds of oil was maintained after nanoencapsulation and preserved over time. In tests to evaluate the safety of this formulation, we can conclude that, at a low concentration (approximately 0.1%), Eucalyptus globulus nanoemulsion did not cause toxicity in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and also showed a protective effect in cells against possible damage when compared to oil in free form.
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Recombinant Production and Antimicrobial Assessment of Beta Casein- IbAMP4 as a Novel Antimicrobial Polymeric Protein and its Synergistic Effects with Thymol. Int J Pept Res Ther 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10989-017-9605-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Speranza B, Petruzzi L, Bevilacqua A, Gallo M, Campaniello D, Sinigaglia M, Corbo MR. Encapsulation of Active Compounds in Fruit and Vegetable Juice Processing: Current State and Perspectives. J Food Sci 2017; 82:1291-1301. [DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.13727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2016] [Revised: 03/29/2017] [Accepted: 04/03/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Barbara Speranza
- Dept. of the Science of Agriculture, Food and Environment; Univ. of Foggia; Italy
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- Dept. of the Science of Agriculture, Food and Environment; Univ. of Foggia; Italy
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- Dept. of the Science of Agriculture, Food and Environment; Univ. of Foggia; Italy
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- Dept. of the Science of Agriculture, Food and Environment; Univ. of Foggia; Italy
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- Dept. of the Science of Agriculture, Food and Environment; Univ. of Foggia; Italy
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- Dept. of the Science of Agriculture, Food and Environment; Univ. of Foggia; Italy
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- Dept. of the Science of Agriculture, Food and Environment; Univ. of Foggia; Italy
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Ekpenyong CE, Akpan EE. Use of Cymbopogon citratus essential oil in food preservation: Recent advances and future perspectives. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2017; 57:2541-2559. [DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2015.1016140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria
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Soto KM, Hernández-Iturriaga M, Loarca-Piña G, Luna-Bárcenas G, Gómez-Aldapa CA, Mendoza S. Stable nisin food-grade electrospun fibers. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2016; 53:3787-3794. [PMID: 28017994 PMCID: PMC5147705 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-016-2365-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 09/27/2016] [Accepted: 10/07/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Most of antimicrobial peptides interact with food components decreasing their activity, which limit their successful incorporation into packaging material, functional foods and edible films. The aim of this work was to develop a nisin carrier. Nanofibers of amaranth protein and pullulan (50:50) loaded with nisin were obtained by electrospinning. The nanofibers morphology was determined by scanning electron microscopy and fluorescent microscopy. The molecular interactions were characterized by infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, and thermogravimetric analysis. The nisin loading efficiency as well as the antimicrobial activity against Leuconostoc mesenteroides were evaluated. The micrographs of the obtained materials exhibited smooth and continuous fibers with no defects characterized by diameters between 124 and 173 nm. The FTIR analysis showed intermolecular interactions mainly by hydrogen bonding. The electrospinning process improved the thermal properties of the polymeric mixture displacing the Tm peak to higher temperatures and increasing crystallinity. The antimicrobial activity of nisin in broth and agar against L. mesenteroides was maintained after incorporation into fibers. The results presented an outlook for the potential use of protein amaranth nanofibers when incorporating antimicrobials as a food preservation strategy.
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- Karen M. Soto
- Programa de Posgrado en Alimentos del Centro de la República (PROPAC), Research and Graduate Studies in Food Science, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, 76010 Querétaro, Qro Mexico
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- Programa de Posgrado en Alimentos del Centro de la República (PROPAC), Research and Graduate Studies in Food Science, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, 76010 Querétaro, Qro Mexico
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- Programa de Posgrado en Alimentos del Centro de la República (PROPAC), Research and Graduate Studies in Food Science, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, 76010 Querétaro, Qro Mexico
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- Centro de investigación y de estudios avanzados del IPN, Cinvestav, Querétaro, Mexico
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- Instituto de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Mineral de la Reforma, Hgo Mexico
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- Programa de Posgrado en Alimentos del Centro de la República (PROPAC), Research and Graduate Studies in Food Science, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, 76010 Querétaro, Qro Mexico
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Aloui H, Khwaldia K. Natural Antimicrobial Edible Coatings for Microbial Safety and Food Quality Enhancement. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2016; 15:1080-1103. [DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2016] [Revised: 07/27/2016] [Accepted: 08/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Hajer Aloui
- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles (LSN, LR10 INRAP02), Inst. Natl. de Recherche et d'Analyse Physico-chimique (INRAP); Pôle Technologique de Sidi Thabet; 2020 Sidi Thabet Tunisia
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- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles (LSN, LR10 INRAP02), Inst. Natl. de Recherche et d'Analyse Physico-chimique (INRAP); Pôle Technologique de Sidi Thabet; 2020 Sidi Thabet Tunisia
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Barreras-Urbina CG, Ramírez-Wong B, López-Ahumada GA, Burruel-Ibarra SE, Martínez-Cruz O, Tapia-Hernández JA, Rodríguez Félix F. Nano- and Micro-Particles by Nanoprecipitation: Possible Application in the Food and Agricultural Industries. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2015.1089279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Departamento de Investigación y Posgrado en Alimentos, Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, México
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- Departamento de Investigación y Posgrado en Alimentos, Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, México
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- Departamento de Investigación y Posgrado en Alimentos, Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, México
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Muzzarelli RAA, El Mehtedi M, Mattioli-Belmonte M. Emerging biomedical applications of nano-chitins and nano-chitosans obtained via advanced eco-friendly technologies from marine resources. Mar Drugs 2014; 12:5468-502. [PMID: 25415349 PMCID: PMC4245541 DOI: 10.3390/md12115468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2014] [Revised: 11/02/2014] [Accepted: 11/03/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The present review article is intended to direct attention to the technological advances made in the 2010-2014 quinquennium for the isolation and manufacture of nanofibrillar chitin and chitosan. Otherwise called nanocrystals or whiskers, n-chitin and n-chitosan are obtained either by mechanical chitin disassembly and fibrillation optionally assisted by sonication, or by e-spinning of solutions of polysaccharides often accompanied by poly(ethylene oxide) or poly(caprolactone). The biomedical areas where n-chitin may find applications include hemostasis and wound healing, regeneration of tissues such as joints and bones, cell culture, antimicrobial agents, and dermal protection. The biomedical applications of n-chitosan include epithelial tissue regeneration, bone and dental tissue regeneration, as well as protection against bacteria, fungi and viruses. It has been found that the nano size enhances the performances of chitins and chitosans in all cases considered, with no exceptions. Biotechnological approaches will boost the applications of the said safe, eco-friendly and benign nanomaterials not only in these fields, but also for biosensors and in targeted drug delivery areas.
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- Riccardo A A Muzzarelli
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical & Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, IT-60100 Ancona, Italy.
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering & Mathematical Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, IT-60100 Ancona, Italy.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical & Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, IT-60100 Ancona, Italy.
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Carmona-Ribeiro AM, de Melo Carrasco LD. Novel formulations for antimicrobial peptides. Int J Mol Sci 2014; 15:18040-83. [PMID: 25302615 PMCID: PMC4227203 DOI: 10.3390/ijms151018040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2014] [Revised: 08/30/2014] [Accepted: 09/16/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Peptides in general hold much promise as a major ingredient in novel supramolecular assemblies. They may become essential in vaccine design, antimicrobial chemotherapy, cancer immunotherapy, food preservation, organs transplants, design of novel materials for dentistry, formulations against diabetes and other important strategical applications. This review discusses how novel formulations may improve the therapeutic index of antimicrobial peptides by protecting their activity and improving their bioavailability. The diversity of novel formulations using lipids, liposomes, nanoparticles, polymers, micelles, etc., within the limits of nanotechnology may also provide novel applications going beyond antimicrobial chemotherapy.
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- Ana Maria Carmona-Ribeiro
- Biocolloids Laboratory, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Lineu Prestes 748, 05508-000 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Biocolloids Laboratory, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Lineu Prestes 748, 05508-000 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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