Green seaweed-derived polysaccharides: Insights into various bioactivities for biomedical applications.

This research work explores the physicochemical characteristics and biological functions of polysaccharides extracted from four selected green seaweed species: Ulva lactuca (UL), Halimeda opuntia (HO), Caulerpa racemosa (CR), and Chaetomorpha antennina (CA). The extracts were investigated for cell-based bio-activities (i.e.

Effect of Egg Washing and Hen Age on Cuticle Quality and Bacterial Adherence in Table Eggs.

The cuticle covering the outer surface of an eggshell functions as both a physical and chemical barrier against invading microorganisms. Contamination of eggs by microbial pathogens progresses in four stages: bacterial attachment to the egg surface, penetration through the cuticle and eggshell, multiplication within the underlying membranes, and the final stage of contaminating the egg contents. Therefore, it is important to study bacterial count at the first point of contact, i.

A 3D micro-computed tomography study comparing embryonic skeletal development in layer versus broiler strains of the domestic chicken.

Our objective was to analyze the effect of selection for divergent traits in the domestic chicken on embryonic skeletal development, which could affect postnatal bird welfare. Development was compared between the Ross 308 broiler line (fast growth and muscle mass accrual) and Novoponte layers (high laying rate and egg quality). In Study 1 (Initial Conditions), we characterized egg composition prior to incubation and identified the onset of embryonic skeletal mineralization in the 2 strains.

Dual bacteriocin and extracellular vesicle-mediated inhibition of by the potential probiotic candidate UO.C249.

Unlabelled: () is one of the most common causes of foodborne infections worldwide and a major contributor to diarrheal diseases. This study aimed to explore the ability of commensal gut bacteria to control infection. Bacterial strains from the intestinal mucosa of broilers were screened against ATCC BAA1153.

Evaluation of plant-derived biomaterials for the development of tissue-engineered corneal substitutes.

Corneal blindness affects over 10 million patients worldwide. Due to the limited supply of donor corneas and frequent graft failure, bioengineered alternatives are crucial. To overcome drawbacks associated with corneal substitutes from synthetic biomaterials, fabrication from plant-derived biomaterials is a potential alternative.