This study aimed to synthesize packaging films using bioactive ingredients. The composite film was prepared by blending octenyl succinate cassava starch ester (OSCS) with chitosan (CS) nano-ZnO and then adding ε-polylysine (ε-PL). The study also explored
Jie Zhang +7 more
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Bacterial cellulose-lactoferrin as an antimicrobial edible packaging [PDF]
Bacterial cellulose (BC) films from two distinct sources (obtained by static culture with Gluconacetobacter xylinus ATCC 53582 (BC1) and from a commercial source (BC2)) were modified by bovine lactoferrin (bLF) adsorption.
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One-step Conjugation of Glycyrrhetinic Acid to Cationic Polymers for High-performance Gene Delivery to Cultured Liver Cell [PDF]
Gene therapies represent a promising therapeutic route for liver cancers, but major challenges remain in the design of safe and efficient gene-targeting delivery systems.
Chung, R +5 more
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Chitosan-based bioactive formulations for the control of powdery mildew in viticulture [PDF]
Grapevine is highly susceptible to fungal diseases, whose incidence and severity increase due to climate change. The present work focuses on the assessment of eight combinations of natural products with chitosan oligomers with fungicidal capacity that ...
Baquero Foz, Rubén +6 more
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Food-grade cationic antimicrobial ε-polylysine transiently alters the gut microbial community and predicted metagenome function in CD-1 mice [PDF]
Diet is an important factor influencing the composition and function of the gut microbiome, but the effect of antimicrobial agents present within foods is currently not understood.
Einson, Jonah E. +6 more
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Pregled primjene eteričnih ulja i biljnih ekstrakata kao konzervansa i prirodnih antioksidansa u mesu i mesnim prerađevinama [PDF]
The meat and meat product industry has evolved according to the needs of the market. Consumers are increasingly seeking quality in food. Thus, the concern regarding the excessive use of additives such as preservatives and antioxidants has driven research
Aguiar Campolina, Gabriela +4 more
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To investigate the effects of chitosan and ε-polylysine on the cell structure and cytoprotective enzymes of Carbibacterium divergens to explore their inhibition mechanism against Carbibacterium divergens, the broth dilution method was used to determine ...
Weiying HUANG +8 more
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Preparation of Protein–Peptide–Calcium Phosphate Composites for Controlled Protein Release
Protein–peptide–calcium phosphate composites were developed for achieving sustainable and controlled protein release. Bovine serum albumin (BSA) as a model acidic protein was efficiently encapsulated with basic polypeptides such as polylysine and ...
Katsuya Kato, Sungho Lee, Fukue Nagata
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Physicochemical And Toxicological Assessment Of Antimicrobial ε-Polylysine-Pectin Complexes [PDF]
ε-Polylysine is an appealing FDA-approved, all natural antimicrobial biopolymer effective against a wide range of microorganisms. Its implementation is greatly limited by its strong cationic charge, which has been linked to instability in food systems ...
Lopez Pena, Cynthia L
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Crosslinked Hyaluronan Electrospun Nanofibers for Ferulic Acid Ocular Delivery [PDF]
Electrospun nanofibers are gaining interest as ocular drug delivery platforms that may adapt to the eye surface and provide sustained release. The aim of this work was to design an innovative ophthalmic insert composed of hyaluronan (HA) nanofibers for ...
Concheiro Nine, Ángel Joaquín +2 more
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