Interaction of γ-Polyglutamic Acid/Polyethyleneimine/Plasmid DNA Ternary Complexes with Serum Components Plays a Crucial Role in Transfection in Mice [PDF]
PharmaceuticsTypical examples of non-viral vectors are binary complexes of plasmid DNA with cationic polymers such as polyethyleneimine (PEI). However, problems such as cytotoxicity and hemagglutination, owing to their positively charged surfaces, hinder their in ...
Tomotaka Ko +6 more
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Coupling fermentation of glutamic acid and γ-polyglutamic acid and preparation of poly(amino acid) superabsorbent polymers [PDF]
BMC Biotechnology, 2023 γ-polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA) is a biomarker that can be directly obtained by microbial fermentation. Poly(amino acid) superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) were prepared with purified γ-PGA as raw material and ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether (EGDGE) as a cross ...
Zhao Jianbo +3 more
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Biosynthesis of -Polyglutamic Acid by Bacillus licheniformis Through Submerged Fermentation (SmF) and Solid-state Fermentation (SSF) [PDF]
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Quarterly, 2021 Gamma-Polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA) was produced from fermentation processes by inoculating the bacterium Bacillus licheniformis on different substrates.
V. Campos +3 more
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Effects of γ-polyglutamic acid supplementation on alfalfa growth and rhizosphere soil microorganisms in sandy soil [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis study aimed at exploring the effects of γ-polyglutamic acid on the growth of desert alfalfa and the soil microorganisms in the rhizosphere. The study examined the effects of varying concentrations of γ-polyglutamic acid (0%-CK, 2%-G1, 4%-G2, 6%-G3 ...
Zhen Guo +5 more
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Effects of foliar applications of γ-polyglutamic acid and alginic acid on the quality and antioxidant activity of Marselan grapes and wines [PDF]
Food Chemistry: XThis study investigated the effects of γ-polyglutamic acid (PGA) and alginic acid (ALA) on grapes and wines. Marselan grapes were utilized to assess the accumulation and synthesis of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity. The 0.35 % (v/v) PGA (PGA2)
Huawei Chen +7 more
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Synthesis of a Plant-based Dust Suppressant and Testing on Coal from Moatize, Mozambique [PDF]
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Quarterly, 2022 The dust suppressant was synthesized using Pinus elliottii resin as raw material for the new plant-based formulation. The dust suppressant formulation was prepared by solubilizing rosin in a ternary solution containing calcium chloride, ultrapure water ...
V. Campos, L. C. Morais, I. M. Mafavisse
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Effects of Bacillus subtilis A-5 and its fermented γ-polyglutamic acid on the rhizosphere bacterial community of Chinese cabbage [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022 Chemical fertilizer reduction combined with novel and green agricultural inputs has become an important practice to improve microecological health in agricultural production.
Naling Bai +18 more
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A Multifunctional γ-Polyglutamic Acid Hydrogel for Combined Tumor Photothermal and Chemotherapy [PDF]
GelsEfficient and precise cancer therapy remains a challenge due to limitations in current treatment modalities. In this study, we developed a multifunctional hydrogel system that integrates photothermal therapy (PTT) and chemotherapy to achieve combined ...
Xiaoqing Jia, Shige Wang
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Production and Characterization of Poly-γ-Glutamic Acid by Bacillus velezensis SDU [PDF]
MicroorganismsIn this study, a Bacillus velezensis SDU strain capable of producing poly-γ-glutamate (γ-PGA) was newly identified from the rhizosphere soil of Baimiao taro.
Guangyao Guo +8 more
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A Safe and Multifunctional γ-PGA Hydrogel Platform: Endotoxin-Controlled Injectable Fillers and Antimicrobial Wound Dressings [PDF]
MoleculesIn response to the limitations of hyaluronic acid (HA)—such as its high cost, short durability, and instability—in anti-aging aesthetic applications, this study developed a novel injectable micelle system, with a triple network structure.
Bingbing Wang +9 more
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