As interest in sustainable food production grows, significant strides have been made in developing plant-based meat products. However, this field is still in its early stages and faces several challenges, with replicating the texture of animal meat being the most critical hurdle. Therefore, this review provides a comprehensive overview of the key proteins and polysaccharides commonly used in plant-based meat formulations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study investigated the stabilization mechanism, storage stability, and in vitro digestion characteristics of oil-in-water fish oil emulsions stabilized by β-Lg modified through enzymatic hydrolysis, glycation, and fibrillation. The stabilization mechanism was elucidated by comparing droplet size, ζ-potential, interfacial protein thickness, and microstructure. Results showed that β-Lg modified through these combined processes formed a three-dimensional network, providing superior stabilization, while other modified proteins stabilized emulsions via surface adsorption.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Biol Macromol
February 2025
Prolamin, a class of plant protein mainly derived from grains, and pectins, complex-structured polysaccharides, are natural biological macromolecules with versatile functional properties. The interactions between prolamins and pectin have been widely studied and applied, demonstrating that both covalent and non-covalent interactions play pivotal roles in the formation of prolamin-pectin complexes. These interactions impart exceptional physicochemical and functional properties to the complexes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe effect of degree of esterification (DE) on the cryoprotective function of pectin against the frozen deterioration of gluten protein is still unclear. Here, NMR, HPSEC-MALLS, HPGPC and optical microscrope were applied to determine the structure and ice recrystallization inhibition (IRI) activity of pectin with varying DE. The effect on structure, physicochemical properties and molecular interaction of gluten supplemented with pectin were investigated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPandan ( Roxb.) has been used in the production of bakery goods either as a functional ingredient or a natural flavoring that, when roasted, exerts a fragrant rice-like aroma and an attractive green color. This study elucidated the typical aroma compounds from pandan leaves and explored the influence of thermal treatments on their aroma profiles using GC-O-MS, E-nose, and GC-IMS analyses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Sturgeon cartilage type II collagen peptides (SHCPs) can self-assemble and be used to prepare collagen peptide assemblies. Self-assembled peptides have great potential for applications in the food industry. In the present study, self-assembled peptides were prepared from sturgeon cartilage and then characterized.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLiquid state fermentation is now a commonly used route to obtain triterpenoids from Antrodia cinnamomea, and linolenic acid can significantly promote triterpenoids synthesis, whereas its action mechanism has not been studied. Here, we comprehensively performed an investigation on the mechanism of linolenic acid to promote triterpenoids production in liquid-state fermentation of A. cinnamomea.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe performance of silicone rubber gel elastomers is affected by the composition and structure of the crosslinker. In this work, a two-component addition liquid silicone rubber gel material was developed, and the effects of the contents of two methyl hydro-silicone oils on the compression modulus and breakdown strength of the silicone rubber gel insulating material, as well as the performance change after hot air aging at different times (24 h, 48 h, 72 h, 96 h, 120 h, 144 h, 168 h), were studied. The results showed that the breakdown strength and compression modulus exhibited an upward trend with the increase in the hydrogen silicone oil content.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCrit Rev Food Sci Nutr
March 2024
Pectic oligosaccharides have become novel bioactive components. However, the comprehensive preparation methods, structural features, bioactivities and application of them lack a systematic review. Here, we focused on the enzymatic preparation of pectic oligosaccharides, and attempted to outline relationships among the enzymolysis condition, structure, bioactivities and application of pectic oligosaccharides.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImproving the emulsion-stabilizing effect of protein by chemical or physical modification has been paid much attention recently. Here, sodium caseinate (CS) was treated by high-pressure-microfluidization (HPM) under 0-100 MPa, and was further complexed with (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to form an excellent emulsifier that stabilized fish oil emulsions. Results showed that HPM treatment (especially 80 MPa) significantly changed the secondary structure of CS, and 80 MPa-PCS-EGCG had the best emulsifying and antioxidant activities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe research and application progress of resin-based composite materials in the field of electrical insulation has attracted considerable attention and emerged as a current research hotspot. This review comprehensively summarized the research and application progress of resin-based composite materials in the field of electrical insulation, providing detailed insights into their concept, properties, and preparation methods. In addition, a comprehensive evaluation of the electrical insulation performance, mechanical properties, and thermal properties of resin-based composite materials was presented, along with an in-depth analysis of their current application status.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe extracellular matrix (ECM) of tissues consists of multiple proteins, proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans that form a 3-dimensional meshwork structure. This ECM is exposed to oxidants including peroxynitrite (ONOO/ONOOH) generated by activated leukocytes at sites of inflammation. Fibronectin, a major ECM protein targeted by peroxynitrite, self-assembles into fibrils in a cell-dependent process.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnastellin, a recombinant protein fragment from the first type III module of fibronectin, mimics a partially unfolded intermediate implicated in the assembly of fibronectin fibrils. Anastellin influences the structure of fibronectin and initiates in vitro fibrillation, yielding "superfibronectin", a polymer with enhanced cell-adhesive properties. This ability is absent in an anastellin double mutant, L37AY40A.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOxyresveratrol (Oxy) has attracted much attention by employing it as an antibrowning agent in fruits and vegetables. In this study, the formation of cyclodextrin (CD) inclusion exhibited a certain protective effect on Oxy oxidative degradation, while hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) inclusion complex showed stronger stabilizing effects than those of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD). The combined use of CD and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) greatly improved the stability of Oxy-CD inclusion complexes, with approximately 70% of the -Oxy retained after 30 days of storage under light conditions at 25 °C.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMajor Depressive Disorder (MDD) with childhood trauma is one of the functional subtypes of depression. Frequency-dependent changes in the amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations (ALFF) have been reported in MDD patients. However, there are few studies on ALFF about MDD with childhood trauma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnastellin (AN), a fragment of the first type III module in fibronectin (FN), initiates formation of superfibronectin, a polymer which resembles the native cell-derived fibrillar FN found in the extracellular matrix of many tissues, but which displays remarkably different functional properties. Here we demonstrate that exposure of AN to the biologically-important inflammatory oxidant, peroxynitrous acid (ONOOH), either as a bolus or formed at low levels in a time-dependent manner from SIN-1, impairs the capability of AN to polymerize FN. In contrast, exposure of FN to ONOOH does not seem to affect superfibronectin formation to the same extent.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe precise characterization and quantification of oxidative protein damage is a significant challenge due to the low abundance, large variety, and heterogeneity of modifications. Mass spectrometry (MS)-based techniques at the peptide level (proteomics) provide a detailed but limited picture due to incomplete sequence coverage and imperfect enzymatic digestion. This is particularly problematic with oxidatively modified and cross-linked/aggregated proteins.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEstablishing rapid, simple, and in situ detection of microcystin-LR (MC-LR) in drinking water sources is of significant importance for human health. To ease the situation that current methods cannot address, an open surface droplet microfluidic magnetosensor was designed and validated to quantify MC-LR in reservoir water, which is capable of (1) MC-LR isolation via MC-LR antibody-conjugated magnetic beads, (2) parallel and multistep analytical procedures in 15-array power-free and reusable active droplet microfluidic chips, (3) immunoassay incubation and fluorescence excitation within a miniaturized multifunctional 3D-printing optosensing accessory, and (4) signal read-out and data analysis by a user-friendly Android app. The proposed smartphone-based fluorimetric magnetosensor exhibited a low limit of detection of 1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSci Total Environ
November 2019
As one of the largest countries with sound industrial systems in the world, China is a major emitter of greenhouse gases. In order to achieve sustainable development, the analysis of greenhouse gas emissions from industry is of great significance. This research evaluates the greenhouse gas emission efficiency (GHG efficiency) at industry level in 26 sectors of China and analyzes the impacts of its determinants using stochastic frontier approach.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Treatment of Schatzker IV tibial plateau fractures is challenging due to the wide variety of potential fracture morphologies and injury to multiple ligaments. Subdivision of the injured area into three zones may simplify the preoperative plan. In this study, we reported 12 cases of Schatzker IV tibial plateau fracture that were treated with pre-operative plans based on a new subdivision of the injured area.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To compare clinical efficacy of double titanium plate and clavicular hook plate for the treatment of Neer II distal clavicular fracture.
Methods: From April 2013 to June 2015, 42 patients with Neer II distal clavicle fractures were non-randomly selected, including 25 males and 17 females. All patients were fresh closed fractures.
In this study, the encapsulation mechanism of oxyresveratrol and β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) was studied. As this research shows, oxyresveratrol and two cyclodextrins (CDs) were able to form inclusion complexes in a 1:1 stoichiometry. However, the interaction with HP-β-CD was more efficient, showing up as higher encapsulation constant () (35,864.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe purpose of this study is to prepare an oxyresveratrol (Oxy) microemulsion (ME) with improved Oxy's solubility and stability and to investigate its antibrowning effects on fresh-cut lotus root slices. The formula of OxyME consisted of ethyl butyrate, Tween 80, PEG400, and water with w/w of 4%, 10.67%, 5.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study is to improve artocarpanone solubility by developing an O/W microemulsion with the evaluation of its antibrowning effects. The chemical and physical stabilities as well as antibrowning effects in apple juice were also evaluated. The formulation of artocarpanone microemulsion consisted of 4% w/w of ethyl butyrate, 10.
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