Effects of different extraction solvents on the compositions, primary structures, and anti-inflammatory activity of pectin from sweet potato processing by-products.

To examine the effects of different solvents on the molecular weight, yield, chemical composition, and bioactivity of pectins, four RG-I type pectins were separately extracted from sweet potato residue (SPR) using hot water extraction (HWSP), sodium hydroxide extraction (SHSP), hydrochloric acid extraction (HASP), and chelating agents (CASP). The results showed that the four pectin samples comprised GalUA, Gal, Rha, Ara, Glc, GlcUA, Man, and Xyl components. Among these components, GalA content was the highest in all four pectins.

Design, Synthesis and Antitumor Activity of Quercetin Derivatives Containing a Quinoline Moiety.

Quercetin is a flavonoid with significant biological and pharmacological activity. In this paper, quercetin was modified at the 3-OH position. Rutin was used as a raw material.

Free Radical-Mediated Grafting of Natural Polysaccharides Such as Chitosan, Starch, Inulin, and Pectin with Some Polyphenols: Synthesis, Structural Characterization, Bioactivities, and Applications-A Review.

Polyphenols and polysaccharides are very important natural products with special physicochemical properties and extensive biological activities. Recently, polyphenol-polysaccharide conjugates have been synthesized to overcome the limitations of polysaccharides and broaden their application range. Grafted copolymers are produced through chemical coupling, enzyme-mediated, and free radical-mediated methods, among which the free radical-induced grafting reaction is the most cost-effective, ecofriendly, safe, and plausible approach.

Optimization of the Tenderization of Duck Breast Meat by Adenosine 5'-Monophosphate (AMP) using Response Surface Methodology.

This study aimed to characterize and optimize the tenderization condition of duck breast meat by adenosine 5'-monophosphate (AMP), with the aid of response surface methodology (RSM). The results showed that the optimal conditions for the tenderization of duck breast meat were at the NaCl concentration of 3.99 g/100 g, AMP concentration of 13.

Postmortem changes in actomyosin dissociation, myofibril fragmentation and endogenous enzyme activities of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) muscle.

The changes of actomyosin, proteolytic activities and myofibril fragmentation during the postmortem aging of grass carp were studied. The study revealed dramatically increased actomyosin dissociation within 6 h of storage postmortem in grass carp, and it was associated with the drop of pH from 6.9 to 6.

The effect of adenosine 5'-monophosphate (AMP) on tenderness, microstructure and chemical-physical index of duck breast meat.

Background: Adenosine 5'-monophosphate (AMP) is often used in meat and poultry soups as a flavor enhancer (flavor modifier), or as food additives for specific nutritional purposes. Our previous research as well as evidence from others showed that actomyosin could be dissociated into myosin and actin by AMP in extracted muscle solution. However, there is no report available on the application of AMP to dissociate actomyosin and to improve meat tenderness.