Extraction of Sodium Alginate from Sargassum sp. using Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE) [PDF]
The method used in alginate extraction has been using conventional heating. Lately, Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE) has been widely used to extract active compounds from natural ingredients.
Ruslan Ruslan +2 more
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Sonochemical Microstructuring of Sodium Alginate to Increase its Effectiveness in Bakery
Algae are a source of many biologically active compounds that can be used in food production to expand the range of functional products. For instance, sodium alginate possesses a complex of scientifically proven biologically active properties.
Anastasia V. Paymulina +3 more
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Co-encapsulation of Daphnia magna and microalgae in silica matrices, a stepping stone toward a portable microcosm [PDF]
We report on the first silica encapsulation of a metazoan (Daphnia magna), with a high initial viability (96% of the population remained active 48 h after encapsulation).
Aldabe, Sara Alfonsina +4 more
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Physicochemical Characteristics of Sodium Alginate Extracted from Turbinaria sp. and Sargassum sp.
Characterization of sodium alginate extracted from two species of brown seaweeds (Turbinaria sp. and Sargassum sp.) harvested from Binuangeun Beach, Banten, has been conducted.
Rinta Kusumawati +2 more
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Immobilization of enological pectinase in calcium alginate hydrogels: A potential biocatalyst for winemaking [PDF]
A biocatalyst was obtained by immobilizing an enological commercial pectinase within calcium alginate hydrogels using an entrapment technique, and its catalytic activity was evaluated during different storage conditions.
Ciolino, Andrés Eduardo +5 more
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Utilizing osteocyte derived factors to enhance cell viability and osteogenic matrix deposition within IPN hydrogels [PDF]
Many bone defects arising due to traumatic injury, disease, or surgery are unable to regenerate, requiring intervention. More than four million graft procedures are performed each year to treat these defects making bone the second most commonly ...
Hoey, David A. +2 more
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Propylene glycol alginate sodium sulphate attenuates LPS-induced acute lung injury in a mouse model
Propylene glycol alginate sodium sulphate, a sulphated polysaccharide, has been used to treat hyperlipidaemia and ischaemia–reperfusion injury of liver.
Peng Zhao +3 more
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Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of chitosan-alginate nanoparticles: a targeted therapy for cutaneous pathogens. [PDF]
Advances in nanotechnology have demonstrated potential application of nanoparticles (NPs) for effective and targeted drug delivery. Here we investigated the antimicrobial and immunological properties and the feasibility of using NPs to deliver ...
Blecher-Paz, Karin +10 more
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Design and in Vitro Evaluation of a New Nano-Microparticulate System for Enhanced Aqueous-Phase Solubility of Curcumin [PDF]
Curcumin, a yellow polyphenol derived from the turmeric Curcuma longa, has been associated with a diverse therapeutic potential including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, and anticancer properties.
El-Sherbiny, Ibrahim M. +3 more
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Microencapsulation of probiotics using sodium alginate [PDF]
The consumption of probiotics is constantly growing due to the numerous benefits conferred on the health of consumers. In this context, Microencapsulation is a technology that favors the viability of probiotic cultures in food products, mainly by the properties of protection against adverse environmental conditions and controlled release.
Etchepare, Mariana de Araújo +6 more
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