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Liu Y, Sun Y, Li D, Li P, Yang N, He L, Nishinari K. Influence of Temperatures on Physicochemical Properties and Structural Features of Tamarind Seed Polysaccharide. Molecules 2024; 29:2622. [PMID: 38893498 PMCID: PMC11174022 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29112622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
Abstract
Due to the high content of impurities such as proteins in tamarind seed polysaccharide (TSP), they must be separated and purified before it can be used. TSP can disperse in cold water, but a solution can only be obtained by heating the mixture. Therefore, it is important to understand the dispersion and dissolution process of TSP at different temperatures to expand the application of TSP. In this study, pasting behavior and rheological properties as a function of temperature were characterized in comparison with potato starch (PS), and their relationship with TSP molecular features and microstructure was revealed. Pasting behavior showed that TSP had higher peak viscosity and stronger thermal stability than PS. Rheological properties exhibited that G' and G'' of TSP gradually increased with the increase in temperature, without exhibiting typical starch gelatinization behavior. The crystalline or amorphous structure of TSP and starch was disrupted under different temperature treatment conditions. The SEM results show that TSP particles directly transformed into fragments with the temperature increase, while PS granules first expanded and then broken down into fragments. Therefore, TSP and PS underwent different dispersion mechanisms during the dissolution process: As the temperature gradually increased, TSP possibly underwent a straightforward dispersion and was then dissolved in aqueous solution, while PS granules initially expanded, followed by disintegration and dispersion.
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- Yantao Liu
- Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre, School of Life and Health Sciences, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; (Y.L.); (Y.S.); (D.L.); (K.N.)
- Food Hydrocolloid International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Hubei Province, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre, School of Life and Health Sciences, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; (Y.L.); (Y.S.); (D.L.); (K.N.)
- Food Hydrocolloid International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Hubei Province, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre, School of Life and Health Sciences, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; (Y.L.); (Y.S.); (D.L.); (K.N.)
- Food Hydrocolloid International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Hubei Province, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China;
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- Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre, School of Life and Health Sciences, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; (Y.L.); (Y.S.); (D.L.); (K.N.)
- Food Hydrocolloid International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Hubei Province, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological and Chemical Utilization of Zhejiang Forest Resources, Department of Forest Foods, Zhejiang Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou 310023, China;
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- Glyn O. Phillips Hydrocolloid Research Centre, School of Life and Health Sciences, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; (Y.L.); (Y.S.); (D.L.); (K.N.)
- Food Hydrocolloid International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Hubei Province, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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Majeed H, Ahmad K, Bibi S, Iftikhar T, Ibrahim MM, Ruby T, Mersal GA, El-Bahy ZM, Qureshi K, Arif M, Naseem K, Shaheen S, Bhatti HN. Tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide-copper nanocomposite: An innovative solution for green environment and antimicrobial studies. Heliyon 2024; 10:e30927. [PMID: 38779003 PMCID: PMC11108828 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30927] [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: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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The purpose of this study was to synthesize ecofriendly nano-composite in which agricultural waste (seeds of Tamarindus indica) was used to synthesize tamarind seed polysaccharides (TSP) and its composite with copper nanoparticles (Cu-NPs) for the purpose of green and clean environment as well as reduction of green-house gases. Confirmation of extracted TSP, synthesized nanocomposite was carried out using FTIR, SEM, PXRD and EDX techniques. In FTIR analysis TSP gives a strong broad peak at 3331 cm-1 due to -OH group and in case of composite its intensity is reduced which might be due to the interactions between -OH and Cu+2 ions. SEM analysis gives that TSP have irregular and rough surface while Cu-NPs exhibited spherical morphology and composite showed clustering of spherical shape to rough surface. EDX analysis quantitatively represented copper having atomic ratio 0.57 % which confirms the synthesis of composite. Furthermore, synthesized composite demonstrated excellent antibacterial activity against gram-positive (S.aureus) and gram-negative bacteria (E.coli) even greater than standard medicine (ciprofloxacin). From this study it was revealed that agriculture waste can be utilized to make environment green as well as synthesized composite from agricultural waste seed also displayed excellent antimicrobial activities which directs that they can be utilized in medical field. This study aims to assess the antimicrobial properties of the nanocomposite, aiming to contribute to the development of effective antimicrobial agents. Through these objectives, the research seeks to bridge the gap between green technology and antimicrobial efficacy, offering a promising avenue for both environmental conservation and healthcare advancements.
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- Hammad Majeed
- Department of Chemistry, University of Management and Technology (UMT), Sialkot Campus, 51310, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Emerson University Multan (EUM), Multan, 60000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Applied Botany Lab, GC University, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Zoology, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, 60800, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, 11884, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Management and Technology (UMT), Sialkot Campus, 51310, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, 54770, Pakistan
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- Department of Basic and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Central Punjab Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Raj V, Lee S. State-of-the-art progress on tamarind seed polysaccharide (Tamarindus indica) and its diverse potential applications, a review with insight. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 331:121847. [PMID: 38388032 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.121847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Tamarind seed polysaccharide (TSP) is a biocompatible, non-ionic polymer with antioxidant properties. Its uses include drug delivery, food industry, and wastewater treatment. TSP has various hydroxy functional groups, one of the most favorable sites for graft copolymerization of different monomers. Hence, various chemical methods for TSP modification were developed to satisfy increasing industrial demand. Of particular interest in scientific community are the methods of graft copolymerization because of their ability to alter the physicochemical properties of TSP, including pH sensitivity and the swelling index, leading to improvements in the adsorption efficiency of hazardous heavy metals and dyes from wastewater effluents. Moreover, in recent years, TSP has been used for controlled drug delivery applications due to its unique advantages of high viscosity, broad pH tolerance, non-carcinogenicity, mucoadhesive properties, biocompatibility, and high drug entrapment capacity. In light of the plethora of literature on the topic, a comprehensive review of TSP-based graft copolymers and unmodified and modified TSP important applications is necessary. Therefore, this review comprehensively highlights several synthetic strategies for TSP-grafted copolymers and discusses unmodified and modified TSP potential applications, including cutting-edge pharmaceutical, environmental applications, etc. In brief, its many advantages make TSP-based polysaccharide a promising material for applications in various industries.
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- Vinit Raj
- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Teng H, He Z, Hong C, Xie S, Zha X. Extraction, purification, structural characterization and pharmacological activities of polysaccharides from sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.): A review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 324:117809. [PMID: 38266946 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) is an edible fruit with a long history in China as a medicinal plant. The fruits of H. rhamnoides are rich in a variety of nutrients and pharmacological active compounds. As one of the most important active ingredients in sea buckthorn, polysaccharides have attracted the attention of researchers due to their antioxidant, anti-fatigue, and liver protective qualities. AIM OF THE REVIEW This review summarizes recent studies on extraction, purification, structural characterization and pharmacological activities of polysaccharides from sea buckthorn. In addition, the relationship between the structure and the activities of sea buckthorn polysaccharides (SBPS) were discussed. This review would provide important research bases and up-to-date information for the future in-depth development and application of sea buckthorn polysaccharides in the field of pharmaceuticals and functional foods. MATERIALS AND METHODS By inputting the search term "Sea buckthorn polysaccharides", relevant research information was obtained from databases such as Web of Science, Google Scholar, PubMed, China Knowledge Network (CNKI), China Master Theses Full-text Database, and China Doctoral Dissertations Full-text Database. RESULTS The main extraction methods of SBPS include hot water extraction (HWE), ultrasonic assisted extraction (UAE), microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), flash extraction (FE), and ethanol extraction. More than 20 polysaccharides have been isolated from sea buckthorn fruits. The chemical structures of sea buckthorn polysaccharides obtained by different extraction, isolation, and purification methods are diverse. Polysaccharides from sea buckthorn display a variety of pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, anti-fatigue, liver protection, anti-obesity, regulation of intestinal flora, immunoregulation, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and hypoglycemic activities. CONCLUSIONS Sea buckthorn has a long medicinal history and characteristics of an ethnic medicine and food. Polysaccharides are one of the main active components of sea buckthorn, and they have received increasing attention from researchers. Sea buckthorn polysaccharides have remarkable pharmacological activities, health benefits, and broad application prospects. In addition, further exploration of the chemical structure of SBPS, in-depth study of their pharmacological activities, identification of their material basis, characterization of disease resistance mechanisms, and potential health functions are still directions of future research. With the accumulation of research on the extraction and purification processes, chemical structure, pharmacological effects, molecular mechanisms, and structure-activity relationships, sea buckthorn polysaccharides derived from natural resources will ultimately make significant contributions to human health.
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- Hao Teng
- School of Leisure and Health, Guilin Tourism University, Guilin, 541006, China.
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- School of Leisure and Health, Guilin Tourism University, Guilin, 541006, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230012, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China.
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Qiao J, Wang Q, Liu K, Chang Y, Wang L, Zhang S, Yu Y. Characterization and Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Carboxymethylated Tamarind Seed Polysaccharide Composite Films Incorporated with ε-Polylysine and Their Application in Fresh-Cut Green Bell Pepper Preservation. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:8805-8816. [PMID: 38566515 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c00092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Traditional petroleum-based food-packaging materials have poor permeability, limited active packaging properties, and difficulty in biodegradation, limiting their application. We developed a carboxymethylated tamarind seed polysaccharide composite film incorporated with ε-polylysine (CTPε) for better application in fresh-cut agricultural products. The CTPε films exhibit excellent water vapor barrier properties, but the mechanical properties are slightly reduced. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction spectra indicate the formation of hydrogen bonds between ε-PL and CTP, leading to their internal reorganization and dense network structure. With the increase of ε-PL concentration, composite films showed notable inhibition of postharvest pathogenic fungi and bacteria, a significant enhancement of 2,2'- azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) radical-scavenging activity, and gradual improvement of wettability performance. Cytotoxicity experiments confirmed the favorable biocompatibility when ε-PL was added at 0.3% (CTPε2). In fresh-cut bell pepper preservation experiments, the CTPε2 coating effectively delayed weight loss and malondialdehyde increase preserved the hardness, color, and nutrients of fresh-cut peppers and prolonged the shelf life of the fresh-cut peppers, as compared with the control group. Therefore, CTPε composite films are expected to be a valuable packaging material for extending the shelf life of freshly cut agricultural products.
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- Jianfu Qiao
- College of Food Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030000, Shanxi, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu, China
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- College of Food Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030000, Shanxi, China
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- College of Food Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030000, Shanxi, China
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- College of Food Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030000, Shanxi, China
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- College of Food Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030000, Shanxi, China
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- College of Food Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030000, Shanxi, China
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Kraiem M, Ben Hamouda S, Eleroui M, Ajala M, Feki A, Dghim A, Boujhoud Z, Bouhamed M, Badraoui R, Pujo JM, Essafi-Benkhadir K, Kallel H, Ben Amara I. Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Properties of a Crude Polysaccharide Derived from Green Seaweed Halimeda tuna: Computational and Experimental Evidences. Mar Drugs 2024; 22:85. [PMID: 38393056 PMCID: PMC10890560 DOI: 10.3390/md22020085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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In this study, we investigated for the first time the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of crude polysaccharide (PSHT) extracted from green marine algae Halimeda tuna. PSHT exhibited anti-oxidant activity in vitro through scavenging 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydroxyl free radical, reducing Fe3+/ferricyanide complex, and inhibiting nitric oxide. PSHT maintained the erythrocyte membrane integrity and prevented hemolysis. Our results also showed that PSHT exerted a significant anti-edematic effect in vivo by decreasing advanced oxidation protein products and malondialdehyde levels and increasing the superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase activities in rat's paw model and erythrocytes. Interestingly, PSHT increased the viability of murine RAW264.7 macrophages and exerted an anti-inflammatory effect on lipopolysaccharide-stimulated cells by decreasing pro-inflammatory molecule levels, including nitric oxide, granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). Our findings indicate that PSHT could be used as a potential immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-hemolytic, and anti-oxidant agent. These results could be explained by the computational findings showing that polysaccharide building blocks bound both cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and TNF-α with acceptable affinities.
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- Marwa Kraiem
- Laboratory of Medicinal and Environment Chemistry, Higher Institute of Biotechnology, University of Sfax, PB 261, Sfax 3000, Tunisia; (M.K.); (M.E.); (M.A.); (A.F.); (A.D.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Epidemiology and Experimental Pathology–LR16IPT04, Pasteur Institute of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1002, Tunisia; (S.B.H.); (K.E.-B.)
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- Laboratory of Medicinal and Environment Chemistry, Higher Institute of Biotechnology, University of Sfax, PB 261, Sfax 3000, Tunisia; (M.K.); (M.E.); (M.A.); (A.F.); (A.D.)
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- Laboratory of Medicinal and Environment Chemistry, Higher Institute of Biotechnology, University of Sfax, PB 261, Sfax 3000, Tunisia; (M.K.); (M.E.); (M.A.); (A.F.); (A.D.)
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- Laboratory of Medicinal and Environment Chemistry, Higher Institute of Biotechnology, University of Sfax, PB 261, Sfax 3000, Tunisia; (M.K.); (M.E.); (M.A.); (A.F.); (A.D.)
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- Laboratory of Medicinal and Environment Chemistry, Higher Institute of Biotechnology, University of Sfax, PB 261, Sfax 3000, Tunisia; (M.K.); (M.E.); (M.A.); (A.F.); (A.D.)
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- Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, Higher Institute of Health Sciences of Settat, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat 26000, Morocco;
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- Laboratory of Anatomopathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax 3029, Tunisia;
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- Department of General Biology, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 81451, Saudi Arabia;
- Section of Histology–Cytology, Medicine Faculty of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, La Rabta 1007, Tunisia
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- Emergency Department, Cayenne General Hospital, Cayenne 97300, French Guiana;
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- Laboratory of Molecular Epidemiology and Experimental Pathology–LR16IPT04, Pasteur Institute of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1002, Tunisia; (S.B.H.); (K.E.-B.)
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- Intensive Care Unit, Cayenne General Hospital, Cayenne 97300, French Guiana;
- Tropical Biome and Immunopathology CNRS UMR-9017, Inserm U 1019, University of Guiana, Cayenne 97300, French Guiana
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- Laboratory of Medicinal and Environment Chemistry, Higher Institute of Biotechnology, University of Sfax, PB 261, Sfax 3000, Tunisia; (M.K.); (M.E.); (M.A.); (A.F.); (A.D.)
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Jayanthi Antonisamy A, Marimuthu S, Malayandi S, Rajendran K, Lin YC, Andaluri G, Lee SL, Ponnusamy VK. Sustainable approaches on industrial food wastes to value-added products - A review on extraction methods, characterizations, and its biomedical applications. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 217:114758. [PMID: 36400225 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The concept of zero waste discharge has been gaining importance in recent years towards attaining a sustainable environment. Fruit processing industries generate millions of tons of byproducts like fruit peels and seeds, and their disposal poses an environmental threat. The concept of extracting value-added bioactive compounds from bio-waste is an excellent opportunity to mitigate environmental issues. To date, significant research has been carried out on the extraction of essential biomolecules, particularly polysaccharides from waste generated by fruit processing industries. In this review article, we aim to summarize the different extraction methodologies, characterization methods, and biomedical applications of polysaccharides extracted from seeds and peels of different fruit sources. The review also focuses on the general scheme of extraction of polysaccharides from fruit waste with special emphasis on various methods used in extraction. Also, the various types of polysaccharides obtained from fruit processing industrial wastes are explained in consonance with the important techniques related to the structural elucidation of polysaccharides obtained from seed and peel waste. The use of seed polysaccharides as pharmaceutical excipients and the application of peel polysaccharides possessing biological activities are also elaborated.
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- Arul Jayanthi Antonisamy
- Department of Biotechnology, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamilnadu, 626005, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamilnadu, 626005, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamilnadu, 626005, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamilnadu, 626005, India
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan; Center for Emerging Contaminants Research, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan; Department of Public Health, College of Health Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 807, Taiwan.
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials, Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
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- Center for Emerging Contaminants Research, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan; Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU), Kaohsiung, 807, Taiwan; Research Center for Precision Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU), Kaohsiung, 807, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital (KMUH), Kaohsiung, 807, Taiwan.
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