Gibberellic acid induced oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and apoptosis in the livers of gibel carp (Carassius auratus gibelio).

Gibberellic acid (GA3), one of the most plant growth stimulator, is widely applied in agricultural regions and in beer industry. However, GA3 residue remained in soil and water can cause toxicity to all organisms. In this study, we investigated the mechanisms of GA3-induced hepatic injury in gibel carp (Carassius auratus gibelio).

Optimization on condition of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) nanoliposomes by response surface methodology and cellular uptake studies in Caco-2 cells.

The major component in green tea polyphenols, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), has been demonstrated to prevent carcinogenesis. To improve the effectiveness of EGCG, liposomes were used as a carrier in this study. Reverse-phase evaporation method besides response surface methodology is a simple, rapid, and beneficial approach for liposome preparation and optimization.

Response surface methodology for the optimization of beta-lactoglobulin nano-liposomes.

Response surface methodology based on a central composite rotatable design has been successfully used to model and optimize biochemical and biotechnological processes. Heat treatment could have an effect on beta-lactoglobulin (β-Lg) and lead to allergic reaction. To reduce this phenomenon, liposomes were used as carriers in this research.

Meat quality traits of four Chinese indigenous chicken breeds and one commercial broiler stock.

Meat quality traits of four genotypes of Chinese indigenous chicken [Ninghai chicken (NC), frizzle chicken (FC), Ninghai xiang chicken (XC), and Zhenning loquat chicken (LC)] and one genotype of commercial broiler [Arbor Acres plus broiler (AAB)] were analyzed. The indigenous chickens were raised before the commercial chickens in order to achieve the same final processed days. Indigenous chickens of NC, FC, XC, and LC showed significantly higher inosine-5'-monophosphate (IMP) content, shorter fiber diameter, and lower shear force than those of AAB (P<0.

Comparison of anticancer activity between lactoferrin nanoliposome and lactoferrin in Caco-2 cells in vitro.

The anticancer activities of Lactoferrin (Lf) and Lf nanoliposomes in Caco-2 cells were observed in this study, and mitochondrial function (MTT assay), count kit-8(CCK-8), detection of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and apoptosis induction (AO/EB staining) assays were used to evaluate the anticancer activity. MTT results demonstrated that Lf nanoliposomes and Lf reduced the mitochondrial activity of cells in a manner of dose and time effect, and the viabilities of Caco-2 cell were significantly decreased in vitro following exposure to Lf nanoliposomes at the concentrations of 5 and 10 mg/mL. LDH leakage and ROS significantly increased in cells exposed to Lf nanoliposomes (≥5 mg/mL), while Lf induced ROS only at higher doses (10mg/mL).

Development and characterization of lactoferrin nanoliposome: cellular uptake and stability.

Lactoferrin was purported in consumer literature to enhance and support the immune system response through their antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticarcinogenic properties. To improve the effectiveness of lactoferrin, liposomes were used as a carrier in this study. The main purpose of this study was to compare three different methods to prepare the lactoferrin nanoliposomes based on the encapsulation efficiency and size distribution and evaluate the stability and cellular uptake of lactoferrin nanoliposomes.