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Elmaghrabi MM, Alharbi NS, Alobaidi AS, Abdulmanea AA, Kadaikunnan S, Ramadan AA, Khaled JM. Iron-tannic acid nano-coating: A promising treatment approach for enhancing Lactococcus lactis antibiotic resistance. Saudi Pharm J 2024; 32:102052. [PMID: 38590610 PMCID: PMC10999874 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2024.102052] [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: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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The objective of this study was to explore a novel methodology for the synthesis of nanocoated probiotics following their collection and cultivation under optimized conditions, in light of their significant contribution to human health. Probiotics are instrumental in sustaining immune health by modulating the gastrointestinal microbiota and facilitating digestion. However, the equilibrium they maintain can be adversely affected by antibiotic treatments. It is critical to investigate the vulnerability of probiotics to antibiotics, considering the potential implications. This research aimed to assess whether nanoparticle coating could augment the probiotics' resistance to antibiotic influence. A strain of Lactococcus lactis (L. lactis) was isolated, cultured, and comprehensively characterized utilizing state-of-the-art methodologies, including the VITEK® 2 compact system, VITEK® MS, and 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The nanoparticle coating was performed using iron (III) chloride hexahydrate and tannic acid, followed by an evaluation of the probiotics' resistance to a range of antibiotics. The analysis through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) demonstrated a partial nanoparticle coating of the probiotics, which was further supported by UV/Vis spectroscopy findings, suggesting enhanced resistance to standard antibiotics. The results revealed that this strain possesses a unique protein profile and is genetically similar to strains identified in various other countries. Moreover, nano-encapsulation notably increased the strain's resistance to a spectrum of standard antibiotics, including Benzylpenicillin, Teicoplanin, Oxacillin, Vancomycin, Tetracycline, Rifampicin, Erythromycin, and Clindamycin. These findings imply that nanoparticle-coated probiotics may effectively counteract the detrimental effects of extended antibiotic therapy, thus preserving their viability and beneficial influence on gastrointestinal health.
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- Marwa M. Elmaghrabi
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Pérez-Bermúdez I, Castillo-Suero A, Cortés-Inostroza A, Jeldrez C, Dantas A, Hernández E, Orellana-Palma P, Petzold G. Observation and Measurement of Ice Morphology in Foods: A Review. Foods 2023; 12:3987. [PMID: 37959105 PMCID: PMC10648627 DOI: 10.3390/foods12213987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Freezing is an effective technology with which to maintain food quality. However, the formation of ice crystals during this process can cause damage to the cellular structure, leading to food deterioration. A good understanding of the relationship between food microstructure and ice morphology, as well as the ability to effectively measure and control ice crystals, is very useful to achieve high-quality frozen foods. Hence, a brief discussion is presented on the fundamentals/principles of optical microscopic techniques (light microscopy), electronic microscopic techniques (transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM)), as well as other non-invasive techniques (X-rays, spectroscopy, and magnetic resonance) and their application to measuring ice formation rates and characterizing ice crystals, providing insight into the freezing mechanisms as well as direct monitoring of the entire process. And, in addition, this review compares (the negative and positive aspects of) the use of simple and cheap but destructive technologies (optical microscopy) with detailed microscopic technologies at the micro/nanometer scale but with pretreatments that alter the original sample (SEM and TEM), and non-destructive technologies that do not require sample preparation but which have high acquisition and operational costs. Also included are images and examples which demonstrate how useful an analysis using these techniques can be.
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- Indira Pérez-Bermúdez
- Grupo de Crioconcentración de Alimentos y Procesos Relacionados, Departamento de Ingeniería en Alimentos, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y de los Alimentos, Campus Fernando May, Universidad del Bío-Bío, Av. Andrés Bello 720, Chillán 3780000, Chile
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- Departamento de Ingeniería en Alimentos, Facultad de Ingeniería, Campus Andrés Bello, Universidad de La Serena, Av. Raúl Bitrán 1305, La Serena 1720010, Chile; (A.C.-S.); (A.C.-I.); (C.J.)
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- Departamento de Ingeniería en Alimentos, Facultad de Ingeniería, Campus Andrés Bello, Universidad de La Serena, Av. Raúl Bitrán 1305, La Serena 1720010, Chile; (A.C.-S.); (A.C.-I.); (C.J.)
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- Departamento de Ingeniería en Alimentos, Facultad de Ingeniería, Campus Andrés Bello, Universidad de La Serena, Av. Raúl Bitrán 1305, La Serena 1720010, Chile; (A.C.-S.); (A.C.-I.); (C.J.)
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- Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA), Food Quality and Technology, Finca Camps i Armet, Monells, 17121 Girona, Spain;
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- Agri-Food Engineering and Biotechnology Department, Campus del Baix Llobregat, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya BarcelonaTech, Edifici D-4 C/Esteve Terradas, 8, Castelldefels, 08860 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Departamento de Ingeniería en Alimentos, Facultad de Ingeniería, Campus Andrés Bello, Universidad de La Serena, Av. Raúl Bitrán 1305, La Serena 1720010, Chile; (A.C.-S.); (A.C.-I.); (C.J.)
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- Grupo de Crioconcentración de Alimentos y Procesos Relacionados, Departamento de Ingeniería en Alimentos, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud y de los Alimentos, Campus Fernando May, Universidad del Bío-Bío, Av. Andrés Bello 720, Chillán 3780000, Chile
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de Lima Júnior AA, de Sousa EC, de Oliveira THB, de Santana RCF, da Silva SKR, Coelho LCBB. Genus Streptomyces: Recent advances for biotechnological purposes. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2023; 70:1504-1517. [PMID: 36924211 DOI: 10.1002/bab.2455] [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: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Actinomycetes are a distinct group of filamentous bacteria. The Streptomyces genus within this group has been extensively studied over the years, with substantial contributions to society and science. This genus is known for its antimicrobial production, as well as antitumor, biopesticide, and immunomodulatory properties. Therefore, the extraordinary plasticity of the Streptomyces genus has inspired new research techniques. The newest way of exploring Streptomyces has comprised the discovery of new natural metabolites and the application of emerging tools such as CRISPR technology in drug discovery. In this narrative review, we explore relevant published literature concerning the ongoing novelties of the Streptomyces genus.
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- Apolonio Alves de Lima Júnior
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, CB, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE), Avenida Professor Moraes Rego, S/N, Cidade Universitária, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, CB, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE), Avenida Professor Moraes Rego, S/N, Cidade Universitária, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, CB, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE), Avenida Professor Moraes Rego, S/N, Cidade Universitária, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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Sousa A, Rufino AT, Fernandes R, Malheiro A, Carvalho F, Fernandes E, Freitas M. Silver nanoparticles exert toxic effects in human monocytes and macrophages associated with the disruption of Δψm and release of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Arch Toxicol 2023; 97:405-420. [PMID: 36424514 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-022-03415-x] [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: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) are the most widely produced type of nanoparticles due to their antimicrobial and preservative properties. However, their systemic bioavailability may be considered a potential hazard. When AgNP reach the bloodstream, they interact with the immune cells, contributing to the onset and development of an inflammatory response. Monocytes and macrophages play a pivotal role in our defense system, but the interaction of AgNP with these cells is still not clear. Therefore, the main objective of this work was to assess the cytotoxic and pro-inflammatory effects induced by 5, 10, and 50 nm AgNP coated with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and citrate, in concentrations that could be attained in vivo (0-25 μg/mL), in human monocytes isolated from human blood and human macrophages derived from a monocytic cell line (THP-1). The effects of PVP and citrate-coated AgNP on cell viability, mitochondrial membrane potential, and cytokines release were evaluated. The results evidenced that AgNP exert strong harmful effects in both monocytes and macrophages, through the establishment of a strong pro-inflammatory response that culminates in cell death. The observed effects were dependent on the AgNP concentration, size and coating, being observed more pronounced cytotoxic effects with smaller PVP coated AgNP. The results showed that human monocytes seem to be more sensitive to AgNP exposure than human macrophages. Considering the increased daily use of AgNP, it is imperative to further explore the adverse outcomes and mechanistic pathways leading to AgNP-induced pro-inflammatory effects to deep insight into the molecular mechanism involved in this effect.
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- Adelaide Sousa
- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira No. 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira No. 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- Histology and Electron Microscopy (HEMS), Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde i3S, Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular BMC, Universidade Do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Histology and Electron Microscopy (HEMS), Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde i3S, Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular BMC, Universidade Do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050‑313, Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory i4HB - Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira No. 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal.
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira No. 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal.
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Gonçalves RF, Madalena DA, Fernandes JM, Marques M, Vicente AA, Pinheiro AC. Application of nanostructured delivery systems in food: From incorporation to detection and characterization. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Sousa A, Bradshaw TD, Ribeiro D, Fernandes E, Freitas M. Pro-inflammatory effects of silver nanoparticles in the intestine. Arch Toxicol 2022; 96:1551-1571. [PMID: 35296919 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-022-03270-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Nanotechnology is a promising technology of the twenty-first century, being a rapidly evolving field of research and industrial innovation widely applied in our everyday life. Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) are considered the most commercialized nanosystems worldwide, being applied in diverse sectors, from medicine to the food industry. Considering their unique physical, chemical and biological properties, AgNP have gained access into our daily life, with an exponential use in food industry, leading to an increased inevitable human oral exposure. With the growing use of AgNP, several concerns have been raised, in recent years, about their potential hazards to human health, more precisely their pro-inflammatory effects within the gastrointestinal system. Therefore a review of the literature has been undertaken to understand the pro-inflammatory potential of AgNP, after human oral exposure, in the intestine. Despite the paucity of information reported in the literature about this issue, existing studies indicate that AgNP exert a pro-inflammatory action, through generation of oxidative stress, accompanied by mitochondrial dysfunction, interference with transcription factors and production of cytokines. However, further studies are needed to elucidate the mechanistic pathways and molecular targets involved in the intestinal pro-inflammatory effects of AgNP.
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- Adelaide Sousa
- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira n.º 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Biomolecular Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira n.º 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
- Faculty of Agrarian Sciences and Environment, University of the Azores, 9700-042, Angra do Heroísmo, Açores, Portugal
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira n.º 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal.
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira n.º 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal.
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Badawy MT, Mostafa M, Khalil MS, Abd-Elsalam KA. Agri-food and environmental applications of bionanomaterials produced from agri-waste and microbes. AGRI-WASTE AND MICROBES FOR PRODUCTION OF SUSTAINABLE NANOMATERIALS 2022:441-463. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-823575-1.00024-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Perera KY, Jaiswal S, Jaiswal AK. A review on nanomaterials and nanohybrids based bio-nanocomposites for food packaging. Food Chem 2021; 376:131912. [PMID: 34971895 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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With an increasing demand for a novel, eco-friendly, high-performance packaging material "bio-nanocomposites" has attracted great attention in recent years. The review article aims at to evaluating recent innovation in bio-nanocomposites for food packaging applications. The current trends and research over the last three years of the various bio-nanocomposites including inorganic, organic nanomaterials, and nanohybrids, which are suitable as food packaging materials due to their advanced properties such as high mechanical, thermal, barrier, antimicrobial, and antioxidant are described in detail. In addition, the legislation, migration studies, and SWOT analysis on bio-nanocomposite film have been discussed. It has been observed that the multifunctional properties of the bio-nanocomposite materials, has the potential to improve the quality and safety of the food together with no /or fewer negative impact on the environment. However, more studies need to be performed on bio-nanocomposite materials to determine the migration levels and formulate relevant legislation.
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- Kalpani Y Perera
- School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Faculty of Science, Technological University Dublin - City Campus, Central Quad, Grangegorman, Dublin D07 ADY7, Ireland; Environmental Sustainability and Health Institute (ESHI), Technological University Dublin - City Campus, Grangegorman, Dublin D07 H6K8, Ireland.
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- School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Faculty of Science, Technological University Dublin - City Campus, Central Quad, Grangegorman, Dublin D07 ADY7, Ireland; Environmental Sustainability and Health Institute (ESHI), Technological University Dublin - City Campus, Grangegorman, Dublin D07 H6K8, Ireland.
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- School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Faculty of Science, Technological University Dublin - City Campus, Central Quad, Grangegorman, Dublin D07 ADY7, Ireland; Environmental Sustainability and Health Institute (ESHI), Technological University Dublin - City Campus, Grangegorman, Dublin D07 H6K8, Ireland.
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Martín-Hernández MDC, Burnand D, Jud C, Portmann R, Egger L. Interaction of magnetic silica nanoparticles with food proteins during in vitro digestion. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Bakshi M, Kumar A. Copper-based nanoparticles in the soil-plant environment: Assessing their applications, interactions, fate and toxicity. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 281:130940. [PMID: 34289610 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Copper-based nanoparticles (Cu-based NPs) have been gaining wide attention in agricultural applications due to their diverse characteristics and multipurpose properties. This includes their use in agrochemicals for efficient delivery and controlled release of pesticides and fertilizers. However, their excessive usage over a long duration of time could pose potential risks to the soil system. Further, they are known for their well-established anti-microbial effects which could be detrimental to soil health, particularly to the activities of soil microbes, which play a significant role in the functioning of terrestrial and agroecosystems. Thus, there is a great need to clearly understand these uniquely nanospecific properties of Cu-based NPs along with mode-of-action, effect on soil processes, soil organisms, and plants. This paper examines the current literature on Cu-based NPs to provide a systematic understanding of their potential impacts on the soil-plant environment. It explores their rising application and usage in agriculture along with their possible interaction with various soil components and the potential factors influencing it. It further investigates their uptake, translocation, and distribution in plants in various exposure media. It summarises that the dissolution, biotransformation, and bioavailability of Cu-based NPs in the soil are governed by several factors, like soil type, soil pH, and organic matter content. Further, environmental factors, time duration, and presence of other pollutants could also influence their biotransformation and soil toxicity. Finally, this review seeks to provide future perspectives that need attention for investigation purposes.
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- Mansi Bakshi
- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India
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Dery B, Zaixiang L. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) as an Effective Tool for Determining the Morphology and Mechanism of Action of Functional Ingredients. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2021.1939368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Bede Dery
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, PR China
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Recent Advances on Properties and Utility of Nanomaterials Generated from Industrial and Biological Activities. CRYSTALS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst11060634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Today is the era of nanoscience and nanotechnology, which find applications in the field of medicine, electronics, and environmental remediation. Even though nanotechnology is in its emerging phase, it continues to provide solutions to numerous challenges. Nanotechnology and nanoparticles are found to be very effective because of their unique chemical and physical properties and high surface area, but their high cost is one of the major hurdles to its wider application. So, the synthesis of nanomaterials, especially 2D nanomaterials from industrial, agricultural, and other biological activities, could provide a cost-effective technique. The nanomaterials synthesized from such waste not only minimize pollution, but also provide an eco-friendly approach towards the utilization of the waste. In the present review work, emphasis has been given to the types of nanomaterials, different methods for the synthesis of 2D nanomaterials from the waste generated from industries, agriculture, and their application in electronics, medicine, and catalysis.
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Espinoza-Herrera J, Martínez LM, Serna-Saldívar SO, Chuck-Hernández C. Methods for the Modification and Evaluation of Cereal Proteins for the Substitution of Wheat Gluten in Dough Systems. Foods 2021; 10:foods10010118. [PMID: 33429906 PMCID: PMC7826639 DOI: 10.3390/foods10010118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Revised: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The substitution of wheat gluten in the food industry is a relevant research area because the only known treatment for celiac disease is abstinence from this protein complex. The use of gluten-free cereals in dough systems has demonstrated that the viscoelastic properties of gluten cannot be achieved without the modification of the protein fraction. The quality of the final product is determined by the ability of the modification to form a matrix similar to that of gluten and to reach this, different methods have been proposed and tested. These procedures can be classified into four main types: chemical, enzymatic, physical, and genetic. This article provides a comprehensive review of the most recent research done in protein modification of cereal and pseudocereals for gluten substitution. The reported effects and methodologies for studying the changes made with each type of modification are described; also, some opportunity areas for future works regarding the study of the effect of protein modifications on gluten-free products are presented.
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Najahi-Missaoui W, Arnold RD, Cummings BS. Safe Nanoparticles: Are We There Yet? Int J Mol Sci 2020; 22:ijms22010385. [PMID: 33396561 PMCID: PMC7794803 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22010385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 155] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The field of nanotechnology has grown over the last two decades and made the transition from the benchtop to applied technologies. Nanoscale-sized particles, or nanoparticles, have emerged as promising tools with broad applications in drug delivery, diagnostics, cosmetics and several other biological and non-biological areas. These advances lead to questions about nanoparticle safety. Despite considerable efforts to understand the toxicity and safety of these nanoparticles, many of these questions are not yet fully answered. Nevertheless, these efforts have identified several approaches to minimize and prevent nanoparticle toxicity to promote safer nanotechnology. This review summarizes our current knowledge on nanoparticles, their toxic effects, their interactions with mammalian cells and finally current approaches to minimizing their toxicity.
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- Wided Najahi-Missaoui
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-706-542-6552; Fax: +70-6542-5358
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- Department of Drug Discovery & Development, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA;
- Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA;
- Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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Upadhaya SD, Kim IH. Importance of micronutrients in bone health of monogastric animals and techniques to improve the bioavailability of micronutrient supplements - A review. ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2020; 33:1885-1895. [PMID: 32164057 PMCID: PMC7649403 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.19.0945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Revised: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Vitamins and minerals categorized as micronutrients are the essential components of animal feed for maintaining health and improving immunity. Micronutrients are important bioactive molecules and cofactors of enzymes as well. Besides being cofactors for enzymes, some vitamins such as the fat-soluble vitamins, vitamin A and D have been shown to exhibit hormone-like functions. Although they are required in small amount, they play an influential role in the proper functioning of a number of enzymes which are involved in many metabolic, biochemical and physiological processes that contribute to growth, production and health. Micronutrients can potentially have a positive impact on bone health, preventing bone loss and fractures, decreasing bone resorption and increasing bone formation. Thus, micronutrients must be provided to livestock in optimal concentrations and according to requirements that change during the rapid growth and development of the animal and the production cycle. The supply of nutrients to the animal body not only depends on the amount of the nutrient in a food, but also on its bioavailability. The bioavailability of these micronutrients is affected by several factors. Therefore, several technologies such as nanoparticle, encapsulation, and chelation have been developed to improve the bioavailability of micronutrients associated with bone health. The intention of this review is to provide an updated overview of the importance of micronutrients on bone health and methods applied to improve their bioavailability.
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- Santi Devi Upadhaya
- Department of Animal Resource and Science, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea
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- Department of Animal Resource and Science, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea
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Optical Characterization of Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Intralipid-Based Samples. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/app10186234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Different scattering processes take place when photons propagate inside turbid media. Many powerful experimental techniques exploiting these processes have been developed and applied over the years in a large variety of situations from fundamental and applied research to industrial applications. In the present paper, we intend to take advantage of Static Light Scattering (SLS), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), and Time-Resolved Transmittance (TRT) for investigating all the different scattering regimes by using scattering suspensions in a very large range of scatterer concentrations. The suspensions were prepared using Intralipid 20%, a material largely employed in studies of the optical properties of turbid media, with concentrations from 10−5% to 50%. By the analysis of the angular and temporal dependence of the scattered light, a more reliable description of the scattering process occurring in these samples can be obtained. TRT measurements allowed us to obtain information on the reduced scattering coefficient, an important parameter largely used in the description of the optical properties of turbid media. TRT was also employed for the detection of inclusions embedded in Intralipid suspensions, by using a properly designed data analysis. The present study allowed us to better elucidate the dependence of scattering properties of Intralipid suspensions in a very large concentration range and the occurrence of the different scattering processes involved in the propagation of light in turbid media for the first time to our knowledge. In so doing, the complementary contribution of SLS, DLS, and TRT in the characterization of turbid media from an optical and structural point of view is strongly evidenced.
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Sharma S, Jaiswal AK, Duffy B, Jaiswal S. Ferulic acid incorporated active films based on poly(lactide) /poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) blend for food packaging. Food Packag Shelf Life 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2020.100491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Sarsaiya S, Shi J, Chen J. Bioengineering tools for the production of pharmaceuticals: current perspective and future outlook. Bioengineered 2020; 10:469-492. [PMID: 31656120 PMCID: PMC6844412 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2019.1682108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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The bioengineering tools have significant advantages through less time-consuming and utilized as a promising stage for the production of pharmaceutical bioproducts under the single platform. This review highlighted the advantages and current improvement in the plant, animal and microbial bioengineering tools and outlines feasible approaches by biological and process’s bioengineering levels for advancing the economic feasibility of pharmaceutical’s production. The critical analysis results revealed that system biology and synthetic biology along with advanced bioengineering tools like transcriptome, proteome, metabolome and nano bioengineering tools have shown a promising impact on the development of pharmaceutical’s bioproducts. Tools to overcome and resolve the accompanying encounters of pharmaceutical’s production that include nano bioengineering tools are also discussed. As a summary and prospect, it also gives new insight into the challenges and possible breakthrough of the development of pharmaceutical’s bioproducts through bioengineering tools.
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- Surendra Sarsaiya
- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology and Joint International Research Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University , Zunyi , China.,Bioresource Institute for Healthy Utilization, Zunyi Medical University , Zunyi , China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology and Joint International Research Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University , Zunyi , China
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- Bioresource Institute for Healthy Utilization, Zunyi Medical University , Zunyi , China.,College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University , Nanjing , China
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Ruffo Roberto S, Youssef K, Hashim AF, Ippolito A. Nanomaterials as Alternative Control Means Against Postharvest Diseases in Fruit Crops. NANOMATERIALS 2019; 9:nano9121752. [PMID: 31835458 PMCID: PMC6955672 DOI: 10.3390/nano9121752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Revised: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Post-harvest diseases of fruit and vegetables have to be controlled because of the high added value of commodities and the great economic loss related to spoilage. Synthetic fungicides are the first choice worldwide to control post-harvest diseases of fruit and vegetables. However, several problems and constraints related to their use have forced scientists to develop alternatives control means to prevent post-harvest diseases. Physical and biological means, resistance inducers, and GRAS (generally recognized as safe) compounds are the most important alternatives used during the last 20 years. Recently, nanomaterial treatments have demonstrated promising results and they are being investigated to reduce the utilization of synthetic fungicides to control post-harvest rot in fruit and vegetables. The collective information in this review article covers a wide range of nanomaterials used to control post-harvest decays related to each selected fruit crop including grape, citrus, banana, apple, mango, peach, and nectarine. Other examples also used are apricot, guava, avocado, papaya, dragon, pear, longan, loquat, jujubes, and pomegranate fruits.
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- Sergio Ruffo Roberto
- Agricultural Research Center, Londrina State University, Londrina 86057-970, PR, Brazil
- Correspondence: (S.R.R.); (K.Y.)
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- Agricultural Research Center, Plant Pathology Research Institute, 9 Gamaa St, Giza 12619, Egypt
- Correspondence: (S.R.R.); (K.Y.)
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70121 Bari, Italy;
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Dos Anjos HA, Luna S, Hernández-Macedo ML, López JA. Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Active Food Packaging: Technological and Scientific Prospection. Recent Pat Biotechnol 2019; 14:99-111. [PMID: 31584383 DOI: 10.2174/1872208313666191004113756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Antimicrobial and antioxidant packaging play an important role in the food industry by ensuring food quality and prolonging the product's shelf life. Therefore, this scientific survey covers the technological domain in the active food packaging development processes and types of packaging. METHODS This paper aims to provide a review of patents and scientific publications on active packaging with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties in order to show technological advances in this field of knowledge and its applicability in the food industry. RESULTS The patent review indicates an increase in the number of documents deposited in recent decades regarding various types of packaging formulations, particularly active packaging to preserve foods and their shelf life. In the last few decades, the scientific publication also includes several studies concerning the development of active food packaging using natural products with antimicrobial and antioxidant proprieties. Overall, the results show the advantages of incorporating natural products into polymer matrices to develop industrial packaging, providing a safe and high-quality food product to the consumer. On the other hand, the review also highlighted lack of cooperation between inventors and companies of active packaging development. CONCLUSION Further study in this regard would help provide data form research and patents on the active food-packaging field as well as economic issues, indicating the global development scenario of this innovative area.
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- Heriberto A Dos Anjos
- Postgraduate Program in Industrial Biotechnology, Tiradentes University (UNIT), Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Industrial Biotechnology, Tiradentes University (UNIT), Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil.,Institute of Technology and Research (ITP), Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Industrial Biotechnology, Tiradentes University (UNIT), Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil.,Institute of Technology and Research (ITP), Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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Youssef K, de Oliveira AG, Tischer CA, Hussain I, Roberto SR. Synergistic effect of a novel chitosan/silica nanocomposites-based formulation against gray mold of table grapes and its possible mode of action. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 141:247-258. [PMID: 31476398 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.08.249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Revised: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Ecofriendly nanostructured materials have been proposed as promising alternative control means to prevent plant diseases. Chitosan nanoparticles (CN), silica nanoparticles (SN) and chitosan-silica nanocomposites (CSN) were synthesized and their morphology and structure was characterized by transmission electron microscope (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), infrared spectra (FT-IR) and Raman spectroscopy. Their antifungal efficiency against Botrytis cinerea, the causal fungus of gray mold disease of table grapes, was tested in vitro and in vivo (under artificial and natural infections). In vitro tests showed that CN, SN and CSN reduced fungal growth by 72, 76 and 100%, respectively at 1% as compared to control. Under natural infection, at the end of cold storage, CSN was the most effective treatment, and reduced the development of gray mold by 59 and 83%, for 'Italia' and 'Benitaka' grapes, respectively as compared to the water control. Results indicate that a synergistic effect of CSN against gray mold was observed. The impact of tested nanocomposites on soluble solids - TSS, titratable acidity - TA, TSS/TA, berry color, mass loss, stem browning and shattered berries was investigated. No negative effect of tested nanomaterials in term of grape quality was observed. For 'Italia' table grape, CN and CSN can preserve bunches from mass loss as compared to control. Also, the effect of CSN on reactive species of oxygen (ROS), ATP content and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) of B. cinerea spores was determined to verify its mode of action. The obtained results suggested CSN, as alternative control means, to reduce/substitute the use of fungicides to control gray mold of table grapes while maintaining grape quality.
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- Khamis Youssef
- Agricultural Research Center, Plant Pathology Research Institute, 9 Gamaa St, Giza 12619, Egypt.
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- Biological Sciences Center, Londrina State University, 86057-970 Londrina, PR, Brazil; Laboratory of Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis, Londrina State University, 86057-970 Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Agricultural Research Center, Londrina State University, 86057-970 Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Agricultural Research Center, Londrina State University, 86057-970 Londrina, PR, Brazil.
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