Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Yaqi Dai"
- Yaqi Dai's recent research focuses on the applications of natural compounds and biotechnological solutions for food preservation, with studies showing the effective use of carvacrol-loaded cellulose acetate phthalate/shellac films in mackerel fillet preservation, exhibiting improved barrier properties against water vapor and oxygen permeation.
- In the field of animal health, Dai analyzed the effects of melittin on various physiological parameters in heat-stressed quails, highlighting its potential benefits on production performance and immune function, along with its influence on gut microbiota.
- Additionally, Dai's work extends to toxicology, notably investigating the epigenetic mechanisms of hepatotoxicity induced by aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A, revealing crucial insights into the cellular processes affected by these mycotoxins, including their impact on cell cycle progression and gene expression.
