Structural characteristics of Brassica rapa L. Polysaccharide and its bioactivity on alcoholic liver injury.

The global prevalence of alcoholic liver disease (ALD) has shown a concerning upward trend, with an increasing incidence among younger demographics. In this study, ultrasound-assisted extraction was employed to isolate polysaccharides from Brassica rapa L (BRL). The purified polysaccharide (BRLPP) was structurally characterized, and its protective effects against alcoholic liver disease (ALD) were investigated.

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Longan Polysaccharide as Adjuvant for Cyclophosphamide-Induced Side Effects in Murine Model.

Identifying effective adjuvants to prevent and alleviate the adverse effects of chemotherapy remains a critical challenge in cancer therapy. This study investigated the protective effects of longan polysaccharide (LP) against cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression and oxidative stress in mice. Our findings revealed that LP administration significantly improved systemic immune function, as evidenced by marked increases in serum immunoglobulin levels (IgG2a: 1.

Interfacial electro-hydrodynamics inspired micro/nano-fluidic energy conversion: from mechanism to applications.

Water, with its natural abundance and various forms, has been a promising sustainable energy source. To harness water energy more efficiently, interfacial electro-hydrodynamics (EHD) micro/nano-fluidic energy conversion and harvesting technologies have rapidly advanced over the past few decades. Compared to conventional water energy harvesting methods like hydroelectric dams and tidal power plants, EHD-based approaches exhibit unique advantages in capturing random, low-frequency, and intermittent fluid motions, enabling the effective harvesting of untapped energy sources such as raindrops, tides, and even ambient humidity.

Polysaccharide nano‑selenium in the regulation of neuroinflammation: A review of mechanisms, functional potential, and activity evaluation.

Neuroinflammation is crucial in the pathogenesis of various neurological disorders, particularly neurodegenerative and inflammatory diseases. Recently, polysaccharides and polysaccharide nano‑selenium have gained attention for their potential in protecting neural tissue from damage. However, there is a lack of comprehensive studies on the role of polysaccharides in modulating neuroinflammation and the structural characteristics that underpin their effects.

Improvement of oil-water interfacial behaviors and emulsifying properties of highland barley protein by cold plasma treatment.

The focus of this investigation is to explore the effect of cold plasma modification on the stabilization of water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions with highland barley (HB) proteins. It was notable that following cold plasma treatment, the interfacial tension of the HB protein was significantly reduced, and its rearrangement rate increased by 43 %. These changes indicate enhanced interfacial activity of the protein, suggesting improved interaction between the HB protein and the liquid interface.

The protective effects and mechanisms of Polygonatum sibiricum polysaccharides in chronic stress-induced neural damage.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Polygonatum sibiricum (PS) has a long-standing history of application in traditional Chinese medicine and various ethnic pharmacopeias to treat fatigue, aging-related weakness, memory decline, and metabolic disorders. It is believed to "tonify Qi and Yin," "nourish the kidney and spleen," and enhance vitality. Recent pharmacological studies have confirmed its antioxidant, neuroprotective, and anti-aging properties, suggesting its potential in improving cognitive impairment and neural damage, particularly under chronic stress or degenerative conditions.

Metabolites from the Endophyte CM-YJ44 Alleviate Insulin Resistance in HepG2 Cells via the IRS1/PI3K/Akt/GSK3β/GLUT4 Pathway.

Endophytes can produce bioactive metabolites similar to their host plants. CM-YJ44 ( CHA0, 99.24% similarity), an endophyte from , has not yet validated hypoglycemic potential.

Structure from motion-convolutional neural network model (SfM-CNN) achieved accurate portable Chinese dietary chemical composition estimation for dietary recall.

Accurately estimating the chemical composition of dietary intake is essential for health and nutrition management, especially in regions with complex culinary diversity like China. This study introduces a novel AI-driven solution using a Structure from Motion-Convolutional Neural Network (SfM-CNN) model to automate chemical composition analysis of Chinese food. By integrating advanced 3D reconstruction techniques with deep learning, specifically the Scale-Invariant Feature Transform (SIFT) algorithm, we achieved superior feature extraction and food volume estimation with less than 4 % error.

Comparison of protein composition and structural characterization of prolamin from Jiuzao extracted with different alkaline-alcohol methods.

This study evaluated the efficiency of extracting prolamin from Baijiu Jiuzao using different alkaline alcohol methods, and established an improved method based on the optimization of precipitation process and dialysis steps. Post-dilution acid precipitation enhanced recovery from 29.00 % to 83.

Microbial-driven mechanisms of arsenic methylation during Chinese rice wine fermentation.

Arsenic (As) may be a potential contaminant in Chinese rice wine. The methylation of As, which was evaluated as a possible detoxification mechanism to solve this issue. In this study, we simulated Chinese rice wine fermentation under laboratory conditions to explore As methylation behavior.

A strategy to improve the detection accuracy and universality of highland barley muti-quality attributes based on near infrared spectroscopy combined with model transfer method.

This study utilized direct standardization (DS), piecewise direct standardization (PDS), and DS-PDS algorithms to facilitate model transfer across instruments during the detection of highland barley (HB), and to calibrate HB samples in various states. Following the model transfer, the slave instrument results showed significant improvement. After DS processing, optimal results were achieved for total starch (prediction set correlation coefficient, R = 0.

Efficient adsorption of crystal violet by different temperature pyrolyzed biochar-based sodium alginate microspheres: A green solution for food industry dye removal.

This study developed composite microspheres from orange peel biochar pyrolyzed by 300 °C-900 °C and sodium alginate to address the removal of crystal violet (CV). Biochar was pyrolyzed at different temperatures, and biochar pyrolyzed at 800 °C (B800) based‑sodium alginate microspheres (BS800) showed the highest adsorption performance, in which, the specific surface area and pore size of B800 was 387.47 m/g and 1.

Controlled release mechanism of off-flavor compounds in Bacillus subtilis BSNK-5 fermented soymilk and flavor improvement by phenolic compounds.

Bacillus subtilis is the primary strain used in fermented soy products. The applicant fermented soymilk with the laboratory strain B. subtilis BSNK-5 to enhance nutrient density.

Adsorption and in vitro controlled-release properties of a soybean cellulose nanocrystal/polyacrylamide-based hydrogel as a carrier for different polyphenols.

Polyphenols possessing low bioavailability require material carriers for controlling their release during digestion. This study used a soybean cellulose nanocrystal/polyacrylamide (CP) hydrogel as a carrier to explore the adsorption mechanism and release the properties of different polyphenols (gallic acid (GA), epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and tannic acid (TA)) during simulated digestion. Structural characterization revealed that the CP hydrogel interacted with polyphenols via strong non-covalent binding.

The Extract of Improves the Cognitive Impairment and Mood in Sleep-Deprived Mice Through the JAK1/STAT3 Signalling Pathway.

L. (PN), which contains various bioactive compounds, is a plant with homologous medicine and food. Sleep deprivation (SD) profoundly impacts cognitive function and emotional health.

Exploring the Roles of the () Gene Family in Tomato ( L.) Under Abiotic Stresses.

PLATZ transcription factors represent a novel class of zinc finger proteins unique to plants and play critical roles in plant growth and stress responses. This study performs a bioinformatic analysis on the PLATZ transcription factor family in tomato. In the tomato genome, 20 PLATZ transcription factors were identified, distributed across nine chromosomes, including two tandem duplication clusters and two segmental duplication events.

Slippery liquid-like surfaces as a promising solution for sustainable drag reduction.

Drag reduction is crucial for many industries, ranging from aerospace to microfluidics, to enhance the energy efficiency and reduce costs. This work is the first to study drag reduction enabled by novel slippery liquid-like surfaces fabricated from flexible polymers. We experimentally characterized the drag reduction performance of slippery liquid-like surfaces in the laminar flow regime.

Effects of germination on the digestibility of instant soybean powders based on an in vitro digestion model of the aged static gastrointestinal tract.

Germination and heat processing can improve the digestibility of soybean protein, so for the elderly and people with gastrointestinal dysfunction, instant soybean powder is an ideal source for protein intake. In this study, the changes in protein and anti-nutritional factors in the instant germinating soybean powders were investigated systematically, and the aged gastrointestinal digestion model analyzed the digestive characteristics of instant germinating soybean powders. The results showed that during processing, particle size, disulfide bond, and β-sheets decreased, free sulfhydryl and α-helix increased.

Discovery and Verification of Soybean Sprouting Selection Based on Quality Across Various Origins and Varieties: Varietal Effects on Sprouted Soybean Quality.

Research on soybean nutrition is crucial for Chinese agriculture and public health, as soybean sprouting enhances its nutritional value. However, the relationships between grain quality and soybean varieties are not yet fully understood. In this study, the quality of 49 soybean cultivars from 15 different origins was evaluated through multiple correlation analysis.

Targeted gut microbiome therapy: Applications and prospects of probiotics, fecal microbiota transplantation and natural products in the management of type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is considered as one of the most pressing public health challenges worldwide. Studies have shown significant differences in the gut microbiota between healthy individuals and T2DM patients, suggesting that gut microorganisms may play a key role in the onset and progression of T2DM. This review systematically summarizes the relationship between gut microbiota and T2DM, and explores the mechanisms through which gut microorganisms may alleviate T2DM.

Effects of unsaturated C18 fatty acids on "glucose-glutathione" Maillard reaction: Comparison and formation pathways of initial stage and meaty flavor compounds.

To explore the effect of oleic acid, linoleic acid, and linolenic acid on "glucose-glutathione" Maillard reaction initial stage and meaty flavor compounds formation pathways, glutathione-Amadori compound was synthesized, and identified by Q/TOF and NMR. Depending on the concentration of glutathione and glutathione-Amadori compound quantified by UPLC-MS/MS, the unsaturated C18 fat acids inhibited glutathione Amadori compound formation or accelerated degradation, and oleic acid inhibited most markedly. The results showed that 65 volatile compounds were detected by GC-MS-O in four model systems.

Simultaneous determination of vegetable oil frying frequency and peroxide value based on the three-dimensional fluorescence spectroscopy and machine learning.

The practice of deep-frying introduces various health concerns. Assessing the quality of frying oil is paramount. This study employs three-dimensional fluorescence spectroscopy to evaluate the peroxide value of vegetable oils after varying frying times.

Data-driven pipeline modeling for predicting unknown protein adulteration in dairy products.

To preemptively predict unknown protein adulterants in food and curb the incidence of food fraud at its origin, data-driven models were developed using three machine learning (ML) algorithms. Among these, the random forest (RF)-based model achieved optimal performance, achieving accuracies of 96.2 %, 95.

Analysis of printing temperature effect on texture modification: Potential of soy protein isolate-based bigel for swallowing-friendly food.

This work prepared the soy protein isolate (SPI)-beeswax-based bigel loaded with β-carotene, and the effect of printing temperature (PT) on texture regulation was investigated. During printing, increasing PT weakened the rheological properties and printability of ink. However, the mechanical strength and deformation resistance at non-linear regions of products were strengthened after printing.