Publications by authors named "Xianzhi Wei"
Plant polysaccharides (PP) demonstrate a diverse array of biological and pharmacological properties. This comprehensive review aims to compile and present the multifaceted roles and underlying mechanisms of plant polysaccharides in various liver diseases. These diseases include non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), alcoholic liver disease (ALD), fibrosis, drug-induced liver injury (DILI), and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
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- Chlorogenic acid (CGA) is a natural compound known for its health benefits, but its poor solubility limits its use in various industries like food and cosmetics.
- The study developed an efficient method to synthesize a derivative called chlorogenic acid oleyl alcohol ester (CGOA) without using catalysts or solvents, optimizing conditions like temperature, time, and molar ratios.
- The final product had a high conversion rate of 93.59% and was purified to 98.72%, with its structure confirmed through several analytical techniques.
Medium chain triacylglycerols (MCTs) have gained wide attention due to its ability to induce the residual glyceride lipolysis and improve fat absorption. In this study, structured lipid enriched with MCTs was synthesized by chemical catalyzed acidolysis of coconut oil with the mixture of caprylic acid (Cy) and capric acid (Ca) in a solvent-free system. Three catalysts were compared for their efficiency in the production of MCTs yield.
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