Soy protein-gellan gum noncovalent complexes stabilized emulsion: Effect of heating and pH on emulsion stability.

This paper investigated the effects of heating and pH on the stability of emulsions of non-covalent complexes of gellan gum (GG) and soy protein isolate (SPI). As a result, the GG-SPI complexes stabilized emulsion exhibited a minimum emulsion particle size (945 ± 23 nm), a maximum absolute values of zeta-potential (-32.7 ± 0.

Multi-omics analysis identified the GmUGT88A1 gene, which coordinately regulates soybean resistance to cyst nematode and isoflavone content.

Soybean cyst nematode (SCN, Heterodera glycines) is a major pathogen harmful to soybean all over the world, causing huge yield loss every year. Soybean resistance to SCN is a complex quantitative trait controlled by a small number of major genes (rhg1 and Rhg4) and multiple micro-effect genes. Therefore, the continuous identification of new resistant lines and genes is needed for the sustainable development of global soybean production.

Echoes of Strain: A Two-Year Longitudinal Study on the Impact of China's Zero-COVID Policy on College Students' Insomnia and Depressive Symptoms.

Purpose: In China, stringent and long-lasting infection control measures, which were called "dynamic zero-COVID policy", have significantly affected the mental health of college students, particularly concerning depressive and insomnia symptoms. This study aims to investigate how depressive and insomnia symptoms evolved among Chinese college students throughout the pandemic, including the beginning and end of the dynamic zero-COVID policy period.

Patients And Methods: We conducted a 2-years longitudinal survey involving 1102 college students, collecting data at three key time points.

Enhancing compost quality: Biochar and zeolite's role in nitrogen transformation and retention.

This research evaluated how addition of biochar and zeolite affected nitrogen transformation and retention during the composting of kitchen waste. Four treatments, control (CK), 10 % biochar (B), 10 % zeolite (Z), and 5 % biochar +5 % zeolite (BZ) were used to study nitrogen transformation and retention. The results showed that biochar and zeolite can significantly reduce the loss of NH-N during the thermophilic phase (CK: 42.

Novel ZnO-TiO@MSC nanomaterial based on corn stover template enhances disease resistance in tomato plants.

Crop diseases significantly threaten global food security, driving the need for innovative control strategies. This study explored using ZnO-TiO@MSC, a novel nanomaterial synthesized using a corn stover template, to enhance disease resistance in tomato plants. In vitro assays demonstrated potent antimicrobial activity of ZnO-TiO@MSC against the pathogen Pseudomonas syringae pv.

The establishment of ham grade, sensory scores and key flavor substances prediction models for Jinhua ham via E-nose combined with machine learning.

Unique organoleptic and flavor attributes of Jinhua ham are associated with their qualities. However, methods for quickly predicting the grade of hams, sensory scores and key flavor substances have not been systematically established. This study used sensory evaluation and E-nose to analyze the sensory differences for different grades of Jinhua ham.

New triterpenoid saponins isolated from the leaves of Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. and their neuroprotective effects.

Fifteen new triterpenoid saponins designated as huangqiyesaponin A-O (1-15), in addition to eleven previously identified compounds (16-26), were extracted from the leaves of Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. utilizing a 70% ethanol solution.

Ultrasonic-assisted extraction of luteolin from peanut shells using ionic liquid and its molecular mechanism.

This study investigates the potential of ionic liquids (ILs) as sustainable solvents in ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) to efficiently recover luteolin from peanut shells. Among the range of ILs tested, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate stood out as the most effective solvent, achieving the highest extraction yield. Single-factor experiments were conducted to analyze the effects of ultrasonic power, extraction time, extraction temperature, IL concentration, and solid-to-liquid ratio on extraction efficiency.

Kill two birds with one stone: Biochar immobilised polydopamine coated compound bacterial agent for remediation of dibutyl phthalate contaminated soil.

The severe contamination of the plasticizer dibutyl phthalate (DBP) in agriculture soils is often accompanied by a decrease in nutrient utilization. Though the combined application of a variety of microorganisms can simultaneously address the problems of soil contamination and nutrient deprivation, the activity and function of microorganisms can be severely inhibited by DBP, and studies on their protection under DBP contamination are almost non-existent. In this study, a compound bacterial agent KPSB was prepared by optimising with FeO-modified biochar loaded with DBP-degrading bacterium Enterobacterium sp.

The transcription factor GmFULc regulates soybean plant height by binding the promoter of a gibberellin-responsive gene.

Plant height is a crucial agronomic characteristic that substantially influences soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] yield.

Bacillus subtilis MZ-01 alleviates diarrhea caused by ETEC K88 by reducing inflammation and promoting intestinal health.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Bacillus subtilis supplementation on the health of weaned piglets and whether B. subtilis supplementation can reduce the damage of piglets induced by ETEC K88.

Methods And Results: The experiment was designed with a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement, comprising the control group, B.

2-Ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate induces lung oxidative stress and pyroptosis in chicks.

2-Ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate (EHDPHP) is a widely used organophosphorus flame retardant and plasticizer easily released into the environment. Its biological toxicity is of great concern. The lung is considered a possible target organ for EHDPHP, but currently, there are limited studies on the biotoxicity of EHDPHP in poultry lungs.

Impact of residual aluminum on nanofiltration gypsum scaling: Mitigation roles played by different species.

Residual aluminum (Al) is a growing pollutant in nanofiltration (NF) membrane-based drinking water treatment. To investigate the impact of distinct Al species fouling layers on gypsum scaling during NF, gypsum scaling tests were conducted on bare and three Al-conditioned (AlCl-, Al, and Al-) membranes. The morphology of gypsum, the role of Al species on Ca adsorption during gypsum scaling, and the interactions between gypsum crystals and Al-conditioned membranes were investigated.

Screening and characterizing indigenous yeasts, lactic acid bacteria, and acetic acid bacteria from cocoa fermentation in Hainan for aroma Development.

Fermentation is crucial for inducing desirable flavor and aroma profiles in cocoa products. This research focused on identifying microbial strains isolated from spontaneous cocoa fermentation in Hainan through 16S and Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) sequencing. Pectinase activity was screened, and metabolic dynamics of sugars and organic acids were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography.

Influence of microbial agents-loaded biochar on bacterial community assembly and heavy metals morphology in sewage sludge compost: Insights from community stability and complexity.

Enhancing the passivation of heavy metals and increasing organic matter content during the composting of sewage sludge poses significant challenges for maximizing its utilization value. Results indicated that in the control, biochar, microbial agents and microbial agents-loaded biochar (BCLMA) groups, BCLMA addition led to a higher composting temperature, with increases of 17-62% in humic acid, 25-73% in germination index, and 30-35% in organic matter consumption. And the residual fraction of Cu, Zn, Cr and Cd were increased by 30%, 12%, 22% and 17%, respectively.

Unveiling the polyphenol profile and bioactive potential of kiwi berry (Actinidia arguta): Antioxidant capacity and enzyme inhibition activities.

Kiwi berry (Actinidia arguta (Sieb & Zucc) Planch. ex Miq. cv 'Longcheng No.

Human milk whey proteins: Constituents, influencing factors, detection methods, and comparative analysis with other sources.

Whey proteins, the most abundant proteins in human milk (HM), play a vital role in the growth and development of infants. This review first elaborates on the main components of HM whey proteins, including various proteins with specific functions, and details the functions of these proteins in terms of infant nutrition, immunity, as well as growth and development. Secondly, it analyzes factors that affect HM whey proteins, such as maternal differences, dietary habits, and geographical differences.

Advances of Selenium in Poultry Nutrition and Health.

Selenium is widely acknowledged as an indispensable trace element for humans and various animals, including poultry. The addition of selenium in appropriate doses plays a crucial role in promoting poultry growth and reproduction. Conversely, both deficiency and excessive intake of selenium can pose significant threats to poultry health and production performance.

Glyphosate-Based Herbicide Stress During Pregnancy Impairs Intestinal Development in Newborn Piglets by Modifying DNA Methylation.

Glyphosate-based herbicide (GBH), a feed contaminant, has been proven to impair the growth and development of humans and animals. Previous research has revealed that maternal toxin exposure during pregnancy could cause permanent fetal changes by epigenetic modulation. However, there was insufficient evidence of the involvement of DNA methylation in maternal GBH exposure-induced intestinal health of offspring.

Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacterial Infection Using Coassembled Dimeric Antimicrobial Peptide-Based Nanofibers.

The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens, coupled with the limited effectiveness of existing antibiotics in eradicating biofilms, presents a significant threat to global health care. This critical situation underscores the urgent need for the discovery and development of antimicrobial agents. Recently, peptide-derived antimicrobial nanomaterials have shown promise in combating such infections.

Bisphenol A induces apoptosis and disrupts testosterone synthesis in TM3 cells via reactive oxygen species-mediated mitochondrial pathway and autophagic flux inhibition.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a common endocrine disruptor chemical that is widely used in the production of food plastic packaging, and it has been shown to potentially harm the reproductive system. However, the specific mechanism by which BPA induces apoptosis of Leydig cells (LCs) and inhibits testosterone synthesis in these cells is unclear. In the present study, TM3 cells were used as an experimental model in combination with a reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenger (N-acetylcysteine), Caspase-3 inhibitor (Ac-DEVD-CHO), autophagy activator (Torin2), and autophagy inhibitor (Chloroquine) to investigate the potential mechanisms by which BPA causes TM3 cell damage in vitro.

Insight into the binding mechanism between soy protein isolate-oat β-glucan extrudate and quercetin in nanoparticles by multi-spectroscopic techniques.

Nanoparticles prepared by soy protein isolate (SPI)-oat β-glucan (OG) extrudates (E-SPI-OG) could encapsulate quercetin and improve its bioaccessibility. This study systematically investigated the binding mechanism between E-SPI-OG and quercetin in nanoparticles using multi-spectroscopic techniques. The results revealed that fluorescence quenching via static type occurred during the interaction between E-SPI-OG and quercetin, accompanied by the occurrence of non-radiative energy transfer (binding distance was 2.

Bioaccumulation of novel brominated flame retardants in a marine food web: A comprehensive analysis of occurrence, trophic transfer, and interfering factors.

Although the concept of bioaccumulation for novel brominated flame retardants (NBFRs) is clear, the process and interfering factors of bioaccumulation are still not fully understood. The present study comprehensively evaluated the occurrence, transfer and interfering factors of NBFRs in a marine food web to provide new thought and perspective for the bioaccumulation of these compounds. The occurrence of 17 NBFRs were determined from 8 water, 8 sediment and 303 organism samples collected from Dalian Bay, China.

Effects of Trichinella spiralis and its serine protease inhibitors on intestinal mucosal barrier function.

Trichinella spiralis (T. spiralis) is a highly pathogenic zoonotic nematode that poses significant public health risks and causes substantial economic losses. Understanding its invasion mechanisms is crucial.

Lignans from Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill ameliorates cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease and alleviates ferroptosis by activating the Nrf2/FPN1 signaling pathway and regulating iron levels.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill (S. chinensis), first recorded in Shennong's Classic of the Materia Medica, is described as a "top grade medicine".