Publications by authors named "Ruqi Guo"

To improve the emulsion gel system of single soybean isolate protein (SPI) and to broaden the application field of hemp protein isolate (HPI), ultrasonic treatment and HPI were introduced to improve the properties of SPI emulsion gel and to explore the mechanism. The results showed that the gel strength (218.6 g) and water-holding capacity (86.

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This study aimed to explore the impact of varying Ca concentrations and 11S/7S ratios on the gel performance of soybean protein gels (SPGs) under ultrasonication (400 W, 15 min) and to clarify the mechanisms involved. Results showed Ca addition altered the structure of soybean 11S/7S protein gels. Low Ca levels increased the turbidity, hardness, and water retention of the gels, whereas high levels disrupted the orderly aggregation of 11S/7S proteins, creating a rough, porous network.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates the effects of two types of nanocellulose, CNC and CNF, on the properties of a soy protein isolate and konjac glucomannan composite hydrogel.
  • It was found that optimal amounts of CNC and CNF enhanced gel strength and elasticity, respectively, by improving molecular interactions and structural integrity.
  • However, adding too much CNF (≥0.75%) disrupted the balance between proteins and polysaccharides, compromising the gel's stability, highlighting the importance of dosage in these composite systems.
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To investigate the change of ionic strength on the gel characteristics during the processing of mung bean protein-based foods, the effects of NaCl and CaCl at different concentrations (0-0.005 g/mL) on the properties of mung bean protein (MBP) and wheat gluten (WG) composite protein gel were studied. The results showed that low concentration (0.

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Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a chronic inflammatory breast disease. Currently, there is no international standard for steroid use in IGM, particularly for intralesional steroid injections. This study aimed to determine whether patients with IGM who received oral steroids could benefit from intralesional steroid injection.

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