Characterization of γ-CD-MOF-stabilized thymol Pickering emulsion films with enhanced preservation properties for Basa (Pangasius) fish.

Maintaining the freshness of perishable foods, especially seafood, is a major challenge due to rapid spoilage. This study developed active packaging films by incorporating thymol-loaded Pickering emulsions stabilized by γ-cyclodextrin metal-organic framework (γ-CD-MOF) into polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The films were characterized for their physical, mechanical, and barrier properties.

Molecular mechanism of GSH metabolism and autophagy in NAC-promoted recombinant human serum albumin and follicle stimulating hormone beta fusion protein secretion in Pichia pastoris.

The Pichia pastoris expression system is a favorable platform for production of pharmaceutical proteins. Treatment of strains with N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) has been shown to enhance the yield of recombinant proteins, thereby contributing to a reduction in production costs. However, the specific mechanism of action of NAC remains unclear.

Effects of different monochromatic light on growth performance and liver circadian rhythm of Yangzhou geese.

The objective of this study is to examine the impact of monochromatic light on the circadian rhythms of blood melatonin and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) levels, liver clock genes, and melatonin receptors. A total of 144 male Yangzhou geese were randomly assigned to four groups based on light color, with each group consisting of 36 geese. The geese were provided with ad libitum access to food and water, and were raised for 70 days under a photoperiod of 16 hours of light and 8 hours of darkness.

Circulating white blood cell traits and prolonged night shifts: a cross-sectional study based on nurses in Guangxi.

This study aimed to elucidate the effects of long day and night shifts on immune cells in a population of nurses. This cross-sectional study in December 2019 was based on a group of nurses. 1568 physically healthy caregivers were included, including 1540 women and 28 men.

Reprogramming human urine cells into intestinal organoids with long-term expansion ability and barrier function.

Generation of intestinal organoids from human somatic cells by reprogramming would enable intestinal regeneration, disease modeling, and drug screening in a personalized pattern. Here, we report a direct reprogramming protocol for the generation of human urine cells induced intestinal organoids (U-iIOs) under a defined medium. U-iIOs expressed multiple intestinal specific genes and showed resembling gene expression profiles to primary small intestines.

Peripheral blood lipid and liver and kidney function test results in long-term night shift nurses: a cross-sectional study in South China.

Purpose: This study aimed to elucidate the effects of long-term day and night shifts on liver function and lipid metabolism in a group of nurses.

Methods: This cross-sectional study in December 2019 was based on a group of nurses. A total of 1,253 physically healthy caregivers were included, including 1231 women and 22 men.

A Comprehensive Review on Metal Catalysts for the Production of Cyclopentanone Derivatives from Furfural and HMF.

The catalytic transformation of biomass-based furan compounds (furfural and HMF) for the synthesis of organic chemicals is one of the important ways to utilize renewable biomass resources. Among the numerous high-value products, cyclopentanone derivatives are a kind of valuable compound obtained by the hydrogenation rearrangement of furfural and HMF in the aqueous phase of metal-hydrogen catalysis. Following the vast application of cyclopentanone derivatives, this reaction has attracted wide attention since its discovery, and a large number of catalytic systems have been reported to be effective in this transformation.

The RXFP2-PLC/PKC signaling pathway mediates INSL3-induced regulation of the proliferation, migration and apoptosis of mouse gubernacular cells.

Background: Testicular hypoplasia can affect the sexual and reproductive ability in adulthood, and even increase the risk of cancer. Abnormal development of the gubernaculum is one of the important factors of testicular hypoplasia. Therefore, a study of the structure and function of the gubernaculum is an important but neglected new breakthrough point for investigating the normal/abnormal development of the testis.

Delivery of Nanoparticles across the Intestinal Epithelium via the Transferrin Transport Pathway.

The aim of this study was to probe whether the transferrin (Tf) transport pathway can be exploited for intestinal delivery of nanoparticles. Tf was adsorbed on 100 nm model polystyrene nanoparticles (NP), followed by size characterisation of these systems. Cell uptake of Tf and Tf-adsorbed NP was investigated in intestinal epithelial Caco-2 cells cultured on multi-well plates and as differentiated polarised monolayers.

Biogenic Synthesis of Novel Functionalized Selenium Nanoparticles by ATCC 393 and Its Protective Effects on Intestinal Barrier Dysfunction Caused by Enterotoxigenic K88.

Selenium (Se) is an essential element for human and animal health. Biogenic selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) by microorganism possess unique physical and chemical properties and biological activities compared with inorganic Se and organic Se. The study was conducted to investigate the mainly biological activities of SeNPs by ATCC 393 ( 393).

Preparation, characteristics and antioxidant activity of polysaccharides and proteins-capped selenium nanoparticles synthesized by Lactobacillus casei ATCC 393.

Selenium (Se) is an essential element nutrient for human and animal health. Biogenic selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) by microorganism possesses unique physical and chemical properties and biological activities compared to inorganic selenium and organic selenium. The study was conducted to establish a green, efficient and low-cost biotechnology for biogenic synthesis of SeNPs by Lactobacillus casei ATCC 393 (L.

Recombinant expressed vasoactive intestinal peptide analogue ameliorates TNBS-induced colitis in rats.

Aim: To investigate the modulatory effect of recombinant-expressed vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) analogue (rVIPa) on trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (TNBS)-induced colitis in rats.

Methods: Forty-eight rats were randomized into six groups: normal control group (Control), model control group (TNBS), ethanol treatment group (ETOH), and VIP treatment groups with different dosage (rVIPa, rVIPa, rVIPa). Diarrhea and bloody stool were observed.