Biomimetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. 154 - 154
Published: March 1, 2024
The
incidence
of
microbial
infections
in
orthopedic
prosthetic
surgeries
is
a
perennial
problem
that
increases
morbidity
and
mortality,
representing
one
the
major
complications
such
medical
interventions.
emergence
novel
technologies,
especially
3D
printing,
represents
promising
avenue
development
for
reducing
risk
eventualities.
There
are
already
host
biomaterials,
suitable
being
tested
antimicrobial
properties
when
they
coated
with
bioactive
compounds,
as
antibiotics,
or
combined
hydrogels
antioxidant
properties,
chitosan
metal
nanoparticles,
among
others.
materials
discussed
context
this
paper
comprise
beta-tricalcium
phosphate
(β-TCP),
biphasic
calcium
(BCP),
hydroxyapatite,
lithium
disilicate
glass,
polyetheretherketone
(PEEK),
poly(propylene
fumarate)
(PPF),
poly(trimethylene
carbonate)
(PTMC),
zirconia.
While
recent
research
results
promising,
further
required
to
address
increasing
antibiotic
resistance
exhibited
by
several
common
pathogens,
potential
fungal
infections,
toxicity
some
nanoparticles.
Other
solutions,
like
incorporation
phytochemicals,
should
also
be
explored.
Incorporating
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
certain
implants
use
AI
against
bacterial
might
represent
viable
solutions
these
problems.
Finally,
there
legal
considerations
associated
biomaterials
widespread
which
must
taken
into
account.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
46(8), P. 7895 - 7943
Published: July 24, 2024
Capsaicin,
the
most
prominent
pungent
compound
of
chilli
peppers,
has
been
used
in
traditional
medicine
systems
for
centuries;
it
already
a
number
established
clinical
and
industrial
applications.
Capsaicin
is
known
to
act
through
TRPV1
receptor,
which
exists
various
tissues;
capsaicin
hepatically
metabolised,
having
half-life
correlated
with
method
application.
Research
on
applications
different
formulations
still
ongoing.
Thus,
local
have
pronounced
anti-inflammatory
effect,
while
systemic
multitude
effects
because
their
increased
lipophilic
character
ensures
augmented
bioavailability.
Furthermore,
teams
documented
capsaicin's
anti-cancer
effects,
proven
both
vivo
vitro
designs.
A
notable
constraint
therapeutic
its
toxicity,
especially
sensitive
tissues.
Regarding
capsaicin,
apart
from
all
recorded
as
medicinal
application
acupuncture
points
demonstrated
be
effective
combination
warrants
further
research.
Finally,
antimicrobial
can
supplement
anti-carcinogenic
actions.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(22), P. 16299 - 16299
Published: Nov. 14, 2023
Kaempferol
and
its
derivatives
are
flavonoids
found
in
various
plants,
a
considerable
number
of
these
have
been
used
medical
applications
worldwide.
compounds
well-known
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory
antimicrobial
properties
among
other
health
benefits.
However,
the
antiviral
kaempferol
notable,
there
is
significant
experimental
studies
on
this
topic.
were
effective
against
DNA
viruses
such
as
hepatitis
B
virus,
alphaherpesvirinae
family,
African
swine
fever
pseudorabies
virus;
they
also
RNA
viruses,
namely
feline
SARS
coronavirus,
dengue
Japanese
encephalitis
influenza
enterovirus
71,
poliovirus,
respiratory
syncytial
human
immunodeficiency
calicivirus,
chikungunya
virus.
On
hand,
no
effectiveness
murine
norovirus
A
virus
could
be
determined.
The
action
mechanisms
various,
inhibition
viral
polymerases
attachment
entry
into
host
cells.
Future
research
should
focused
further
elucidating
from
different
plants
assessing
their
potential
use
to
complement
drugs.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Pepper
is
an
economically
important
crop
grown
worldwide
for
consumption
as
a
vegetable
and
spice.
Much
waste,
including
plant
seeds,
stalks,
placenta,
peels,
other
processing
byproducts,
generated
by
consumers
during
pepper
production,
processing,
retail,
households.
These
peppers
byproducts
contain
numerous
bioactive
compounds
that
can
be
used
ingredients
developing
functional
foods,
nutraceuticals,
food
industries.
This
review
summarizes
the
recent
developments
in
valorization
of
waste.
The
content
different
wastes,
their
extraction
processes,
biological
activities,
applications
are
discussed
given
special
attention.
waste
rich
sources
nutrients
compounds,
such
vitamins,
dietary
fiber,
capsaicinoids,
phenolics,
flavonoids,
carotenoids,
which
possess
health‐promoting
effects,
antioxidant,
antimicrobial,
anti‐inflammatory,
antidiabetic,
anti‐obesity,
anticancer
activities.
Considering
potential
application
food,
pharmaceutical
industries,
future
studies
recommended
to
develop
efficient
economical
green
techniques
evaluate
sensorial
characteristics,
bioaccessibility,
safety
compounds.
Several
strategies
also
available
technologies
valorize
possible
than
biomedical
However,
sustainability
check
joint
effort
stakeholders
at
all
levels
key
reducing
sustainable
Poultry Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
104(5), P. 105001 - 105001
Published: March 6, 2025
This
study
aimed
to
explore
the
effects
of
chili
meal
(CM),
a
by-product
pepper
oil
extraction,
on
productive
performance,
intestinal
health,
and
lipid
metabolism
laying
hens
fed
low-protein
(LP)
diets.
A
total
384
Hy-Line
brown
(32
weeks
old)
were
divided
into
six
groups:
control
(CON)
diet
with
16.5
%
crude
protein
(CP),
LP
15
CP,
diets
supplemented
3
%,
5
7
9
CM.
Results
showed
that
dietary
CM
supplementation
up
did
not
negatively
affect
performance
However,
groups
receiving
exhibited
significant
increase
in
feed-to-egg
ratio
(P
<
0.05).
Additionally,
effectively
enhanced
egg
yolk
color
dose-dependent
manner
Intestinal
morphology
analysis
indicated
group
had
higher
villus
height-to-crypt
depth
than
0.05),
no
differences
among
other
groups.
Dietary
%-7
significantly
serum
jejunal
antioxidant
capacity,
highest
levels
malondialdehyde
increased
anti-inflammatory
cytokines
(IL-4
IL-10)
decreased
pro-inflammatory
(IL-1β,
IL-6,
TNF-α)
tissue
Moreover,
altered
cecal
microbiota
composition
hens,
increasing
abundance
beneficial
bacteria,
such
as
Desulfovibrio
Megamonas.
Furthermore,
triglyceride
levels;
downregulated
liver
mRNA
ACC,
FAS,
SREBP-1C/2;
upregulated
ACOX1,
PPAR-α,
Apob,
CPT
In
conclusion,
should
exceed
avoid
negative
impacts
while
supporting
health
metabolism.
Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 123 - 143
Published: April 9, 2025
The
prevalence
and
antibiotic
resistance
of
Salmonella
biofilms
pose
significant
challenges
in
infection
treatment
food
safety.
Utilizing
plant
extracts
phytochemicals
as
phyto-drugs
offers
an
alternative
strategy
to
control
biofilm
formation.
Phyto-drugs,
including
extracts,
essential
oils,
purified
phytochemicals,
individually
or
combined,
are
crucial
addressing
these
challenges.
Terpenes,
flavonoids,
phenols,
tannins,
alkaloids
like
quercetin,
piperine,
berberine
show
promise
for
future
phyto-drug
development
against
biofilm.
Thymol,
carvacrol,
eugenol,
notably
from
Origanum
vulgare,
exhibit
antibiofilm
activity,
inducing
stress-related
proteins
Salmonella.
Other
oil
constituents
farnesol
isomers,
malvalic
acid,
isoshogaol,
Z-phytol
also
promise.
Plant-derived
act
both
planktonic
forms
by
disrupting
formation,
motility,
adhesion,
QS.
Strategies
include
inhibiting
cellulose
synthesis
QS
systems.
Phyto-synthesized
nanoparticles
offer
a
promising
avenue,
effectively
combating
microbial
while
being
cost-effective
environmentally
friendly.
Integrating
with
synthetic
antimicrobial
drugs
demonstrates
potential
biofilm-related
issues
resistance.