Sustained antimicrobial polymer film from γ-CD-MOF humidity switch for fruit and vegetable preservation.

To address the poor hydrolytic stability of CD-MOF in food applications, CD-MOF loaded with thymol (TCDM) was prepared and filled into a pectin (PEC)/sodium alginate (SA) substrate with the aid of zein to obtain a thymol-CD-MOF/zein-PEC-SA (TCDM/ZPS) polymer film. Characterization revealed that zein-PEC/SA (ZPS) protected TCDM by forming amphiphilic microspheres. TCDM was able to exist stably in the hydrophilic polysaccharide substrate and achieve a long-term slow release over 336 h.

Module architecture analysis and application of glycoside hydrolase family 148 thermostable β-1,3-1,4-glucanase.

β-1,3-1,4-Glucanases have attracted significant interest because of their potential applications in various food industries. Glycoside hydrolase (GH) family 148 β-1,3-1,4-glucanases exhibit excellent thermal stability and a unique catalytic mechanism, making them particularly promising for certain food processing applications. This study investigated the module architecture enzymatic properties, catalytic mechanisms, and potential applications of a multi-domain β-1,3-1,4-glucanase (EngU) from GH family 148.

Endogenous gliadin/glutenin fractions regulate the short/long-term retrogradation behavior of starch-gluten gels.

This study explored composite gels' structural properties and short/long-term retrogradation behavior by varying ratios of wheat starch to gluten and gliadin to glutenin. The results showed that as the proportion of gluten increased, the degree of order and crystalline conformation was lost, manifested by an increase in the gel network's porosity and protein aggregation. The dilution effect of gluten on starch and the water competition significantly reduced the viscosity and elasticity of the system, and the ratio of glu75-gli25 had the most significant impact on the viscoelasticity.

Antibiofilm Activity of Essential Oil on and Its Application in Pork Preservation.

() can contaminate food by forming biofilms, leading to significant food safety concerns. essential oil (AEO) has been shown to be an effective plant-derived antibacterial agent. This study investigated the antibiofilm activity of AEO and evaluated its potential benefit in pork preservation.

Trimester-specific reference intervals for blood lipid levels and their associations with adverse pregnancy outcomes in Southeast China.

Background: Trimester-specific reference intervals (TSRIs) for maternal lipid profiles should be determined, and the impact of dyslipidemia on adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) should be estimated.

Methods: Data from 25,081 pregnant women in a large Southeast Chinese cohort were collected. Serial lipid profiling was performed throughout gestation, with measurements obtained during the first, second, and third trimesters, as well as within 24 h of delivery.

Sensory Lexicon Construction and Quantitative Descriptive Analysis of Jiang-Flavor Baijiu.

Jiang-flavor Baijiu (JFB) is one of the most complex and representative types of traditional Chinese liquor, known for its unique flavor, which is popular among Chinese consumers. Previous studies primarily focused on detecting and identifying volatile compounds but lacked comprehensive descriptions and precise differentiation of their sensory qualities. To explore the sensory characteristics of JFB, this study collected widely recognized sensory descriptors from literature, standards, free descriptive questionnaires, and Pivot Profile experiments, which were then textually analyzed and merged to yield 88 sensory descriptors.

Ion type-based formation rules and functional properties of polysaccharide-starch aerogels with chitooligosaccharide, xanthan gum, and locust bean gum: A comparative study.

Polysaccharide ion types may play a regulatory role in the functionalization development of starch-polysaccharide-based gels, although the relevant mechanisms remain to be elucidated. This study provides a simple and effective strategy for developing gels suitable for different adsorption scenarios by adding different ratios and ion types of polysaccharides. The addition of locust bean gum (LBG, neutral charge) and xanthan gum (XG, -/negative charge) increased the viscosity of wheat gels, with XG increasing more significantly at the same addition.

DNA methylation of genes that mediate autophagosome formation contributes to iodine-induced autoimmune thyroiditis: A population-based study conducted at regions with different iodine levels in China.

Purpose: Autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) results from a combination of genetic predispositions and environmental factors. This study aims to examine the methylation patterns of genes that mediate autophagosome formation (MAF) between AIT patients and controls from areas with different water iodine levels.

Methods: A protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed to explore the interactions of autophagy-related genes (ARGs).

Characterization of γ-CD-MOF-stabilized thymol Pickering emulsion films with enhanced preservation properties for Basa (Pangasius) fish.

Maintaining the freshness of perishable foods, especially seafood, is a major challenge due to rapid spoilage. This study developed active packaging films by incorporating thymol-loaded Pickering emulsions stabilized by γ-cyclodextrin metal-organic framework (γ-CD-MOF) into polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The films were characterized for their physical, mechanical, and barrier properties.

Appropriate amount of modified corn flour improves the structural and physicochemical properties of wheat dough.

This study investigated effects of superfine grinding modified corn flour (SG-CF) and hot blanching modified corn flour (HB-CF) on properties of wheat flour and dough to improve the suitability of corn flour in flour products. Results indicated that the addition of SG-CF or HB-CF reduced the moisture and protein content of the mixed flour, and increased the dietary fiber content and free water proportion. Compared with SG-CF, HB-CF was more helpful enhancing the thermal stability and anti-aging properties of the mixed flour.

Accurate lamb origin identification and molecular differentiation analysis using rapid evaporative ionization mass spectrometry.

Rapid and accurate methods for tracing and identifying the origin of lamb are crucial for ensuring food authenticity and quality. This study developed a precise traceability method to determine the origin of lamb by integrating rapid evaporative ionization mass spectrometry (REIMS) with multivariate statistical analysis. Lamb samples from Xilin Gol, Ordos, and Hulun Buir ranches were identified by REIMS fingerprinting within 1 min.

Glutaric anhydride esterification promotes wheat starch/glutein composite gel interaction: Formation, characterization, and oleogel applications.

This study constructed a composite system with different ratios (100:0, 95:5, 90:10, and 80:20) of glutein compounded with various esterified starch (3 % and 6 %). The results demonstrated that the esterification process enhanced the viscosity of the starch gel system. Furthermore, the optimal esterification level (3 %) facilitated the formation of a dense composite gel network, as observed through microstructure observation.

Global insights and advances in edible coatings or films toward quality maintenance and reduced postharvest losses of fruit and vegetables: An updated review.

Transitioning to safe, nonthermal, and edible strategies for maintaining fruit and vegetable (F&V) quality, reducing postharvest losses (up to 55% annually), and ensuring food security requires extensive research and innovation in postharvest technologies. This review aims to provide an updated understanding of edible coatings or films (ECF), focusing on their role in reducing F&V postharvest losses, based on data from the last 40 years retrieved from the Web of Science database. The global ECF research network is represented by publication trends, majorly researched F&V, key research areas, influential and emerging authors, and global research ranking.

Understanding the role of Radix Paeoniae Alba polysaccharide for corn starch gel amelioration: Physicochemical, structural, and digestive properties.

To ameliorate the limitations of corn starch (CS) processing, Radix Paeoniae Alba polysaccharide (RPAP) was used to modulate the physicochemical and digestive properties of CS. The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of RPAP on the pasting, rheological, thermal, structural, and digestive properties of CS. The results show that the addition of RPAP could increase the peak viscosity and final viscosity of CS gel, and RPAP could increase the apparent viscosity, storage modulus, loss modulus, hardness, and strength of CS gel, implying that RPAP can effectively improve the pasting and viscoelasticity properties of CS.

Clinical value of esketamine combined with ropivacaine in rebound pain after brachial plexus block in patients with upper limb fractures.

Objective: To analyze the clinical value of the combination of esketamine and ropivacaine in alleviating rebound pain in patients with upper limb fractures following brachial plexus block.

Methods: A total of 149 patients with unilateral upper limb fractures who underwent open reduction and internal fixation surgery under brachial plexus block anesthesia from November 2021 to August 2022 were selected as the subjects for the study and randomly divided into the esketamine group (RNK group) and the ropivacaine group (R group). The incidence of rebound pain at 48 h postoperatively, intraoperative mean arterial pressure (MAP) and heart rate (HR), the onset time and duration of blockade, the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) scores for pain at rest and with activity during the perioperative period, the dosage, numbers of compressions, and effective compressions of postoperative patient-controlled analgesia with sufentanil, and occurrence of adverse reactions were assessed and compared between the two groups.

Modulating the highland barley hordein/glutelin ratio can improve reconstituted fermented dough characteristics to promote Chinese Mantou quality.

To improve the defective processing of barley fermented dough, this study constructed barley model dough using reconstituted hordein/glutelin ratios (75:25, 50:50, and 25:75) and elucidated its regulatory roles and potential mechanisms. SEM and CLSM results showed that increasing the hordein ratio improved the continuity and completion of the reconstituted gluten network compared to Control, thus allowing the gluten to stretch and elongate during fermentation. Also, LF-NMR revealed that the water distribution of the reconstituted system tended to shift from a free to a bound state, contributing to water retention during the dough hydration phase.

VOZ-dependent priming of salicylic acid-dependent defense against Rhizopus stolonifer by β-aminobutyric acid requires the TCP protein TCP2 in peach fruit.

Vascular plant one-zinc finger (VOZ) transcription factors (TFs) play crucial roles in plant immunity. Nevertheless, how VOZs modulate defense signaling in response to elicitor-induced resistance is not fully understood. Here, the defense elicitor β-aminobutyric acid (BABA) resulted in the visible suppression of Rhizopus rot disease of peach fruit caused by Rhizopus stolonifer.

Biochemical Characterization of a β-1,3-Glucanase from sp. Having Transglycosylase Activity Suitable to Synthesize β-Glucooligosaccharides.

β-1,3-Glucanases have prospective applications in areas such as functional oligosaccharide preparation, plant protection, and breweries. In this study, a glycoside hydrolase (GH) family 17 β-1,3-glucanase (BbGlc17A) from bacterium from a microbial mat metagenome from the Great Salt Lake was identified. BbGlc17A catalyzed the hydrolytic conversion of laminarin into β-glucooligosaccharides with polymerization degrees of 3-8.

Comparative Study of [F]AlF-LNC1007, [F]FDG, and [F]AlF-NOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT in Breast Cancer Diagnosis: A Methodological Exploration and Analytical Insight.

To compare the diagnostic value of [F]AlF-LNC1007, [F]FDG, and [F]AlF-NOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT in breast cancer. 33 patients with highly suspected or already diagnosed but untreated breast cancer were enrolled in the study and underwent [F]AlF-LNC1007 (30 patients), [F]FDG (22 patients), and [F]AlF-NOTA-FAPI-04 (8 patients) PET/CT. Quantitative measurements included the SUV and tumor-to-background ratio (TBR) for all lesions and background tissues.

Updated Review of Metal Nanoparticles Fabricated by Green Chemistry Using Natural Extracts: Biosynthesis, Mechanisms, and Applications.

Metallic nanoparticles have found wide applications due to their unique physical and chemical properties. Green biosynthesis using plants, microbes, and plant/microbial extracts provides an environmentally friendly approach for nanoparticle synthesis. This review discusses the mechanisms and factors governing the biosynthesis of metallic nanoparticles such as silver, gold, and zinc using various plant extracts and microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and algae.

Effect of modified trehalose on regulation of gluten protein structure and steamed bread quality.

The trehalose (TL) was modified with sodium alginate, starch, and the effects of modified trehalose particle on the gluten protein and steamed bread properties were investigated. The results showed that for dough frozen after 30 d, the addition of 0.8 % modified TL significantly increased water-holding capacity by 12.

Foxtail millet bran dietary fibres foster in vitro beneficial gut microbes and metabolites while suppressing pathobionts.

Foxtail millet bran soluble dietary fibre (MBSDF) is a dietary compound with various bioactivities, potentially modulated by the gut microbiota. To elucidate this bioregulatory mechanism, this study focused on the structureal composition and in vitro fermentation characteristics of MBSDF. The results revealed that MBSDF has a molecular weight of 18.

Identification, function validation and haplotype analysis of salt-tolerant genes of lectin receptor kinase gene family in sorghum ( L.).

Introduction: Salt stress is one of the significant challenges in sorghum production, greatly impacting the yield of . L-type lectin receptor kinases () are essential for plant stress tolerance, yet a comprehensive genome-level analysis in this species has not been conducted.

Materials And Methods: Members of the gene family were identified using bioinformatics methods.

Interactions, structures, and functions of pomegranate peel reinforced starch film.

This work aimed to exploit the effects of pomegranate peel (PP) addition (10 %) and homogenization process (0-12,000 rpm) on the film-forming behavior and interactions of starch film to improve its microstructures and properties. Microrheology results showed that the viscosity of the film suspension was reduced by homogenization, and the amylopectin aggregation was restricted by PP particles under film formation. This helped improve the accessibility of starch and PP, increasing the hydrogen bond energy in the composites from 18.