Publications by authors named "Zhaoxiang An"
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- Curcumin is a plant extract that helps improve sperm health during storage by reducing harmful substances called reactive oxygen species (ROS).
- In a study, curcumin improved sperm movement and protected important parts of the sperm, while also boosting good enzyme levels that fight damage.
- The research found that curcumin changed the amounts of certain fats and other substances in the sperm, helping it stay healthy for longer.
In the present study, polysaccharides (AAP) and proteins (AAPR) obtained from the waste products of were incorporated into pullulan (PUL) to obtain active packaging films/coatings. Results showed that incorporating AAP/AAPR into PUL-based films decreased their transparency, but increased the compactness, thermal stability, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Adding 2% PUL films with 10%:10% of AAP/AAPR exhibiting good mechanical properties were applied to fresh-cut potatoes to avoid spoilage during eight days of storage, with significantly decreased in browning index, weight loss, microbial growth prevention and the total soluble solids was maintained.
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