Correlations Between Textural Properties of Potato Chips and Diffusion Coefficients of Frying Oils.

In this study, potato slices were fried in four different vegetable oils (corn, olive, palm olein, and sunflower) to investigate how oil type influences the characteristics of potato chips. The diffusion coefficient of oils was attempted to be correlated with the final moisture, oil uptake, and textural parameters of potato chips. The diffusion coefficients were determined using two approaches.

, AND Toxicology Studies of Nanoplastics and Their Modeling.

Nanoplastics (NPs) are nanoscale plastic particles that pose possible risks to health and the environment. Therefore, the study of their toxicity is critical for regulating their use, traceability, and impact assessment. Despite their prevalence in the life cycle, research on NP toxicity remains limited due to their diverse sources, routes of exposure, and increasing presence in nature.

In vitro transdermal release of crocin from electrospun saffron and its comparison with in vitro digestion.

Saffron extract (SE) was electrospun into pullulan-pectin (Pl-Pc), pullulan-pea protein-pectin (Pl-Pp-Pc), or zein nanofibers (NFs) for transdermal food supplement. The in vitro transdermal permeation mechanism and kinetics of SE from NFs were studied and compared with those of in vitro digestion. The ATR-FTIR spectra of NFs provided information on the interactions between SE and wall biopolymers.

Combined Effects of Zein Nanofiber Coating Containing Laurel () and Air Fryer Cooking on Quality Properties of Fish Fillets during Cold Storage.

In this study, the effects of zein nanofibers (Zn) containing ground laurel leaves (GLL) and air fry cooking on the quality characteristics of Rainbow trout () were investigated. The zein nanofibers possessing 335.8 ± 43.

Gelatin nanofibers with black elderberry, Au nanoparticles and SnO as intelligent packaging layer used for monitoring freshness of Hake fish.

The electrospun gelatin nanofibers containing black elderberry (BE) extract, Au nanoparticles (AuNPs) and SnO were fabricated as intelligent packaging layer for Hake fish (Merluccius merluccius) fillets. Image analysis confirmed the formation of continuous ultrafine fibers. Differences between nanofibers were evaluated in terms of thermal stability, and chemical composition during storage.

Emulsion electrospinning of zein nanofibers with carotenoid microemulsion: Optimization, characterization and fortification.

In this study, carotenoid microemulsion was encapsulated in zein nanofibers via emulsion electrospinning. Optimization study was applied to determine optimum parameters by response surface methodology. The voltage, flow rate and distance as optimum conditions were determined as 23 kV, 1.

Extraction of carotenoid compounds from watermelon pulp with microemulsion based technique: Optimization studies.

The application of two microemulsion based extraction methods (Extraction-1 and Extraction-2) were investigated for the extraction of carotenoids from watermelon pulp in the present study. Span 20 and glycerol for Extraction-1, and sucrose monopalmitate (SMP) with salt (NaCl) for Extraction-2 demonstrated the highest extraction efficiency. Optimization studies by response surface methodology were applied to these conditions.

Deciphering the mechanism and binding interactions of Pemetrexed with dsDNA with DNA-targeted chemotherapeutics via spectroscopic, analytical, and simulation studies.

Pemetrexed is a well-known and widely used antineoplastic drug under the category of cytotoxic, folate anti-metabolites that is used in chemotherapeutic treatments, especially in malignant mesothelioma and non-small cell lung carcinoma. Here, the binding mechanism and interactions of Pemetrexed with double strain fish sperm deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) were studied thoroughly both experimentally and theoretically, using multi-spectroscopic techniques and molecular docking simulations. Our ultimate goal is to understand better the potential of such antineoplastic drugs and, hence, to design drugs with high dsDNA binding affinities and fewer adverse effects.

Fabrication and characterization of basil essential oil microcapsule-enriched mayonnaise and its antimicrobial properties against Escherichia coli and Salmonella Typhimurium.

Nowadays, as consumers tend to avoid foods containing synthetic preservatives, technologically processed plant extracts can be a good alternative to these preservatives. In this study, previously obtained basil essential oil microcapsules (BEOM) were added to mayonnaise in order to produce a microbiologically safe product with improved physicochemical properties. Mayonnaises were prepared with 0%, 0.

Mechanism of Interactions of dsDNA Binding with Apigenin and Its Sulfamate Derivatives Using Multispectroscopic, Voltammetric, and Molecular Docking Studies.

DNA binding investigations are critical for designing better pharmaceutical compounds since the binding of a compound to dsDNA in the minor groove is critical in drug discovery. Although only one in vitro study on the DNA binding mode of apigenin (APG) has been conducted, there have been no electrochemical and theoretical studies reported. We hereby report the mechanism of binding interaction of APG and a new class of sulfonamide-modified flavonoids, apigenin disulfonamide (ADSAM) and apigenin trisulfonamide (ATSAM), with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) Level in Children with Specific Learning Disabilities.

Objective: Specific learning disorder (SLD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder frequently seen in childhood with deficits in many areas of functioning. Although the etiology of SLD is known to be multifactorial, research findings are limited. In this study, we aimed to compare the serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in children with SLD to healthy children to find out whether BDNF has a role in the pathophysiology of SLD.

Elucidation of binding interactions and mechanism of Fludarabine with dsDNA via multispectroscopic and molecular docking studies.

Fludarabine is a purine derivative, anti-neoplastic drug and is still being used in the treatments of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma, acute myeloid leukemia, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It achieves its function by interacting with DNA. Therefore, the binding interactions of such drugs with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is an important subject for pharmaceutical and biochemical studies aiming at designing better DNA binding drugs.

The uniaxial and coaxial encapsulations of sour cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) concentrate by electrospinning and their in vitro bioaccessibility.

Sour cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) is rich in polyphenols which are known to be protective agents against several diseases. Polyphenols are highly sensitive against temperature, pH, oxygen, and light conditions, leading to low bioaccessibility.

The influence of thermal processing on emulsion properties of defatted hazelnut flour.

In this study, the influences of roasting and the amount of hazelnut flour on the formation and stabilization of emulsions containing different amounts of oil were investigated. After hazelnuts were roasted in an oven at 140°C for 40 min, the oil content was removed. The emulsions with defatted hazelnut flour containing corn oil at 3%, 10% and 50% were prepared.

A review on traditional Turkish fermented non-alcoholic beverages: microbiota, fermentation process and quality characteristics.

Shalgam juice, hardaliye, boza, ayran (yoghurt drink) and kefir are the most known traditional Turkish fermented non-alcoholic beverages. The first three are obtained from vegetables, fruits and cereals, and the last two ones are made of milk. Shalgam juice, hardaliye and ayran are produced by lactic acid fermentation.

Human herpesvirus 6 infection in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients.

Background: Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) infection occurs worldwide and can be reactivated from latency during periods of immunosuppression, especially after organ transplantation. No previous study has evaluated the influence of dialysis type on HHV-6 infection. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of HHV-6 antibodies in hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.

Influence of drying temperature, water content, and heating rate on gelatinization of corn starches.

The gelatinization properties of starch extracted from corn and waxy corn dried at different temperatures were determined at various water contents and heating rates by differential scanning calorimetry. All gelatinization transition temperatures increased with drying temperature and heating rate. Onset and peak temperatures remained relatively constant, whereas end temperature decreased in the presence of excess water.