Coatings,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 1832 - 1832
Published: Oct. 26, 2023
A
biodegradable
film
was
successfully
prepared
using
pullulan
and
ε-polylysine
(ε-PL).
The
impact
of
ε-PL
contents
on
explored
through
mechanical
properties,
water
vapor
permeability,
an
FTIR
spectroscopy
test.
Amongst
all
the
films,
0.5%
had
most
desirable
results
in
performance.
TS,
EAB,
WVP
values
were
5.63
MPa,
21.5%,
0.27
×
10−6
g
m/Pa
h
m2,
respectively.
blueberries
coated
with
stored
at
20
°C
for
12
days.
effect
edible
coatings
performance
evaluated
by
detecting
physicochemical
properties
antioxidants.
experimental
displayed
that
a
blend
could
decrease
weight
loss
maintain
hardness,
polyphenol,
anthocyanin,
antioxidant
capacity
blueberry
preservation.
indicated
is
potential
fruit-coating
material.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(7), P. 1511 - 1511
Published: March 28, 2024
Acute
lung
injury
(ALI)
represents
a
life-threatening
condition
with
high
morbidity
and
mortality
despite
modern
mechanical
ventilators
multiple
pharmacological
strategies.
Therefore,
there
is
need
to
develop
efficacious
interventions
minimal
side
effects.
The
anti-inflammatory
activities
of
sea
cucumber
(Cucumaria
frondosa)
wild
blueberry
(Vaccinium
angustifolium)
extracts
have
been
reported
recently.
However,
their
the
mechanism
action
against
ALI
are
not
fully
elucidated.
Thus,
present
study
aims
understand
activity
in
context
ALI.
Experimental
was
induced
via
intranasal
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS)
instillation
C57BL/6
mice
properties
were
determined
by
cytokine
analysis,
histological
examination,
western
blot,
qRT-PCR.
results
showed
that
oral
supplementation
repressed
nuclear
factor
kappa
B
(NF-κB)
mitogen-activated
protein
kinase
(MAPK)
signaling
pathways,
thereby
downregulating
expression
interleukin
(IL)-1β,
IL-6,
tumor
necrosis
(TNF)
tissue
plasma.
Wild
also
suppressed
IL-4.
Furthermore,
combination
restrained
MAPK
pathways
prominent
attenuation
phosphorylation
NF-κB,
c-Jun
N-terminal
(JNK),
extracellular
signal-regulated
(ERK)
while
levels
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
significantly
suppressed.
Moreover,
significant
synergistic
reduction
varying
degrees
lesions
such
as
distorted
parenchyma,
increased
alveoli
thickness,
lymphocyte
neutrophil
infiltrations,
fibrin
deposition,
pulmonary
emphysema,
pneumonia,
intra-alveolar
hemorrhage,
edema.
effect
associated
suppressing
NF-κB
reducing
storm
LPS-induced
experimental
Future Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 100397 - 100397
Published: June 13, 2024
The
food
packaging
industry
is
seeking
innovative
ways
to
extend
product
shelf
life
and
ensure
safety
quality
through
real-time
monitoring.
bioactive
properties
halochromic
transitions
of
compounds
make
them
suitable
candidates
for
active
intelligent
packaging,
respectively.
Starch
considered
a
potential
matrix
developing
materials.
However,
starch
in
its
native
form
possesses
poor
mechanical
stability
barrier
properties.
Thus,
this
review
comprehends
the
conversion
plasticizing
composting.
Furthermore,
various
film
casting
techniques
are
discussed
suitability
such
smart
evaluated.
Besides,
techno-functional
changes
upon
impregnating
berry
detail.
In
addition,
epistemic
values
berry-impregnated
starch-based
films
elaborated.
feasibility
using
micro-gravity
environment
evaluated
space
foods.
concludes
with
futuristic
view
these
commercial
applications.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(14), P. 2203 - 2203
Published: July 10, 2024
Strategies
for
successful
aging,
including
the
use
of
food
supplements,
are
part
approach
to
support
skin
youthfulness.
To
demonstrate
efficacy
fermented
bilberry
extract
(FBE)
against
aging
and
uneven
complexion,
a
clinical
trial
was
carried
out
on
66
subjects
with
visible
"crow's
feet"
wrinkles,
mild-to-moderate
slackness,
tone.
The
wrinkle
depth,
smoothness
(Ra)
roughness
(Rz),
firmness
(R0)
elasticity
(R2),
coloration
(ITA°),
antioxidant
capacity
were
measured
before
after
28
(D28),
56
(D56),
84
(D84)
days
product
(either
FBE
or
placebo).
These
parameters
also
integrated
evaluation,
by
dermatologist,
self-assessment
questionnaire
align
visual
perceived
efficacy.
At
D84,
depth
had
decreased
10.6%,
Ra
improved
7.9%,
Rz
7.3%,
R0
13.3%,
R2
12.4%,
increased
20.8%.
ITA°
20.8%
accompanied
decrease
in
skin's
redness
component
16.8%
an
increase
lightness
2.2%.
variation
all
above-mentioned
statistically
significant
between
PL
groups.
Our
findings
improving
complexion
evenness.
