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Liu H, Bai Y, Huang C, Wang Y, Ji Y, Du Y, Xu L, Yu DG, Bligh SWA. Recent Progress of Electrospun Herbal Medicine Nanofibers. Biomolecules 2023; 13:biom13010184. [PMID: 36671570 PMCID: PMC9855805 DOI: 10.3390/biom13010184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
Abstract
Herbal medicine has a long history of medical efficacy with low toxicity, side effects and good biocompatibility. However, the bioavailability of the extract of raw herbs and bioactive compounds is poor because of their low water solubility. In order to overcome the solubility issues, electrospinning technology can offer a delivery alternative to resolve them. The electrospun fibers have the advantages of high specific surface area, high porosity, excellent mechanical strength and flexible structures. At the same time, various natural and synthetic polymer-bound fibers can mimic extracellular matrix applications in different medical fields. In this paper, the development of electrospinning technology and polymers used for incorporating herbal medicine into electrospun nanofibers are reviewed. Finally, the recent progress of the applications of these herbal medicine nanofibers in biomedical (drug delivery, wound dressing, tissue engineering) and food fields along with their future prospects is discussed.
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- Hang Liu
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
- Correspondence: (D.-G.Y.); (S.W.A.B.)
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- School of Health Sciences, Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Correspondence: (D.-G.Y.); (S.W.A.B.)
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Akram T, Mustafa S, Ilyas K, Tariq MR, Ali SW, Ali S, Shafiq M, Rao M, Safdar W, Iftikhar M, Hameed A, Manzoor M, Akhtar M, Umer Z, Basharat Z. Supplementation of banana peel powder for the development of functional broiler nuggets. PeerJ 2022; 10:e14364. [PMID: 36518284 PMCID: PMC9744146 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Banana peel powder is considered one of the most nutritive and effective waste product to be utilized as a functional additive in the food industry. This study aimed to determine the impact of banana peel powder at concentrations of 2%, 4%, and 6% on the nutritional composition, physicochemical parameters, antioxidant potential, cooking properties, microbial count, and organoleptic properties of functional nuggets during storage at refrigeration temperature for 21 days. Results showed a significant increase in nutritional content including ash and crude fiber ranging from 2.52 ± 0.017% to 6.45 ± 0.01% and 0.51 ± 0.01% to 2.13 ± 0.01%, respectively, whereas a significant decrease was observed in crude protein and crude fat ranging from 13.71 ± 0.02% to 8.92 ± 0.02% and 9.25 ± 0.02% to 4.51 ± 0.01%, respectively. The incorporation of banana peel powder significantly improved the Water Holding Capacity from 5.17% to 8.37%, cooking yield from 83.20 ± 0.20% to 87.73 ± 0.16% and cooking loss from 20.19 ± 0.290% to 13.98 ± 0.15%. Antioxidant potential was significantly improved as TPC of functional nuggets increased ranging from 3.73 ± 0.02 mg GAE/g to 8.53 ± 0.02 mg GAE/g while a decrease in TBARS (0.18 ± 0.02 mg malonaldehyde/kg to 0.14 ± 0.02 mg malonaldehyde/kg) was observed. Furthermore, functional broiler nuggets depicted a significantly reduced total plate count (3.06-4.20 × 105 CFU/g) than control, which is likely due to high amounts of phenolic compounds in BPP. Broiler nuggets supplemented with 2% BPP (T1) received the greatest sensory scores in terms of flavour, tenderness, and juiciness. Results of current study revealed the potential of BPP to be utilized as an effective natural source of fibre supplementation in food products along with enhanced antioxidant and anti-microbial properties.
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- Tasleem Akram
- Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticulture, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Ibadat International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Ibadat International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Entomology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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Pico C, De la Vega J, Tubón I, Arancibia M, Casado S. Nanoscopic Characterization of Starch Biofilms Extracted from the Andean Tubers Ullucus tuberosus, Tropaeolum tuberosum, Oxalis tuberosa, and Solanum tuberosum. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14194116. [PMID: 36236064 PMCID: PMC9573434 DOI: 10.3390/polym14194116] [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: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The replacement of synthetic polymers by starch biofilms entails a significant potentiality. They are non-toxic materials, biodegradable, and relatively easy to gather from several sources. However, various applications may require physicochemical properties that might prevent the use of some types of starch biofilms. Causes should be explored at the nanoscale. Here we present an atomic force microscopy surface analysis of starch biofilms extracted from the Andean tubers melloco (Ullucus tuberosus), mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum), oca (Oxalis tuberosa), and potato (Solanum tuberosum) and relate the results to the macroscopic effects of moisture content, water activity, total soluble matter, water vapor permeability, elastic properties, opacity and IR absorption. Characterization reveals important differences at the nanoscale between the starch-based biofilms examined. Comparison permitted correlating macroscopic properties observed to the topography and tapping phase contrast segregation at the nanoscale. For instance, those samples presenting granular topography and disconnected phases at the nanoscale are associated with less elastic strength and more water molecule affinity. As an application example, we propose using the starch biofilms developed as a matrix to dispose of mouthwash and discover that melloco films are quite appropriate for this purpose.
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- Cynthia Pico
- Food and Biotechnology Science and Engineering Department, Technical University of Ambato, Ambato 180207, Ecuador
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- Food and Biotechnology Science and Engineering Department, Technical University of Ambato, Ambato 180207, Ecuador
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- Food and Biotechnology Science and Engineering Department, Technical University of Ambato, Ambato 180207, Ecuador
- Isabrubotanik S.A., Ambato 180150, Ecuador
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- Food and Biotechnology Science and Engineering Department, Technical University of Ambato, Ambato 180207, Ecuador
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +593-2400987 (ext. 5509)
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