Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 5, 2024
Abstract
Background
Due
to
their
environmentally
friendly
character,
entomopathogenic
fungi
(EPF)
are
becoming
increasingly
used
as
microbial
agents
in
biological
pest
control
over
chemical
pesticides.
However,
EPF
sensitive
the
influence
of
abiotic
factors,
such
temperature,
radiation,
and
humidity.
To
improve
efficiency
bioinsecticides,
this
work,
development
a
new
microparticles-based
formulation
loading
conidia
(
B.
bassiana
aerial
conidia)
into
sodium
alginate/maltodextrin
microparticles
obtained
by
spray-drying
was
proposed.
Different
concentrations
both
polysaccharides
were
tested
reach
optimal
ratio
ensure
high
viability
encapsulated
conidia.
Results
All
produced
formulations
showed
moisture
content
<
10%
water
activity
(aw)
0.4.
Microparticles
with
2%
alginate
8%
maltodextrin
able
retain
89.5%
conidia,
thus
being
selected
for
further
characterization.
Scanning
electron
microscopy
smooth
surface,
varied
sizes,
irregular
morphology.
retained
5.44
×
10
8
conidia/g,
presented
hygroscopicity
suspensibility
rate,
yet
low
wettability
0.33.
The
pH
value
ranged
from
6.46
6.62.
complete
release
loaded
after
30
min,
under
constant
stirring.
When
exposed
thermal
stress
(45
°C),
promoted
protection
Enhanced
pathogenicity
against
P.
xylostella
also
confirmed
achieving
83.1
±
5.5%,
whereas
non-encapsulated
reached
only
64.8
9.9%.
Conclusions
This
study
confirms
that
encapsulation
fungus
is
promising
technological
approach
agricultural
pests.
Journal of Food Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
89(8), С. 4688 - 4703
Опубликована: Июль 16, 2024
Abstract
Pestil,
also
known
as
fruit
leather,
has
emerged
a
promising
non‐dairy
carrier
for
probiotics,
utilizing
apricots
and
incorporating
probiotics
into
its
formulation.
This
study
aimed
to
develop
healthy
snack
bar
by
three
distinct
strains
of
probiotic
bacteria,
both
in
free
encapsulated
forms,
the
recipe
apricot
leather.
The
physicochemical,
bioactive,
microbiological,
textural
attributes
resulting
pestils
were
evaluated
over
120‐day
storage
period.
Fluctuations
pH
(4.74–4.97)
observed
during
storage,
whereas
water
activity
(0.31–0.45)
moisture
content
(8.05%–13.40%)
exhibited
decreasing
trend
time.
Incorporating
or
bacteria
resulted
darker
surface,
attributed
intermolecular
interactions
between
pestil
matrix.
initial
total
phenolic
was
highest
declined
significantly
(52.13–291.73
mg
gallic
acid
equivalent/100
g)
(
p
<
0.05).
Viability
found
be
higher
forms
at
conclusion
Overall,
matrix
viable
facilitating
their
delivery
hosting
storage.
Processes,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(4), С. 763 - 763
Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2024
The
use
of
lactic
acid
bacteria
(LAB)
for
the
biocontrol
fungi
that
cause
fruit
and
vegetable
deterioration
is
a
highly
promising
strategy.
However,
one
main
challenges
lies
in
maintaining
both
viability
antifungal
activity
even
conditions
are
unfavorable
LAB.
microencapsulation
LAB
can
minimize
impact
environmental
conditions,
helping
to
maintain
viability,
but
there
still
little
information
on
what
occurs
with
respect
activity.
Therefore,
objective
this
study
was
evaluate
effect
several
polymer
blends
Lactiplantibacillus
plantarum
TEP15
L.
pentosus
TEJ4.
Sodium
alginate
(2%),
sodium
alginate–gum
arabic
(2%:1%),
alginate–k-carrageenan
(2%:0.05%),
alginate–whey
protein
(0.75%:1.5%)
were
used
as
encapsulating
polymers.
After
processing
(day
0),
well
after
14
28
days
storage,
encapsulation
efficiency,
moisture
content,
bead
size,
survival
evaluated.
Likewise,
encapsulated
subjected
vitro
tests
against
Colletotrichum
gloeosporioides,
Penicillium
AT21H10,
Fusarium
sp.
Capsules
sizes
ranging
from
1.47
mm
1.88
obtained,
all
wall
materials
tested
had
more
than
85%
efficiency
allowed
rates
greater
90%
80%
be
maintained
respectively.
inhibited
growth
mycelia
by
up
100%,
but,
spores,
greatest
inhibition
22.08%
tested.
Harran Tarım ve Gıda Bilimleri Dergisi,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
28(3), С. 444 - 458
Опубликована: Сен. 27, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
produce
a
functional
and
low-calorie
ice
cream
by
incorporating
oleaster
flour
(OF)
into
the
mix
formulation
at
different
ratios
as
milk
powder
and/or
sugar
substitute.
also
probiotificated
supplementation
Lactiplantibacillus
plantarum
NRIC
1838,
thus
preparing
symbiotic
ice-creams.
For
purpose,
8
ice-cream
formulations
were
designed
their
physicochemical,
bioactive,
microbiological,
thermal
sensory
properties
analyzed.
results
showed
that
dry
matter
content,
pH
values
total
phenolic
content
creams
in
range
43.78-46.59
%,
5.65-6.38,
0.25-0.94
mg
GAE
g-1,
respectively.
Addition
OF
made
samples
darker,
indicated
lower
L*
values.
Additionally,
control
had
highest
brightness
while
darkness
ice-creams
increased
amount
formulations.
Furthermore,
a*
b*
determined
sample
supplemented
with
probiotic
lowest
value
reference
enriched
probiotics.
cell
counts
mixes
higher
than
7
log
CFU
g-1.
incorporation
OF,
skimmed
powder,
proportions
combinations
led
reduction
thermodynamic
stability
compared
samples.
most
effective
ingredient
overall
acceptance
produced
These
suggest
1838
exhibited
good
quality
characteristics.
ACS Nano,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18(32), С. 20886 - 20933
Опубликована: Июль 31, 2024
Gut
microbiota
plays
a
crucial
role
in
maintaining
host
homeostasis,
impacting
the
progression
and
therapeutic
outcomes
of
diseases,
including
inflammatory
bowel
disease,
cancer,
hepatic
conditions,
obesity,
cardiovascular
pathologies,
neurologic
disorders,
via
immune,
neural,
metabolic
mechanisms.
Hence,
gut
is
promising
target
for
disease
therapy.
The
safety
precision
traditional
regulation
methods
remain
challenge,
which
limits
their
widespread
clinical
application.
This
limitation
has
catalyzed
shift
toward
development
multifunctional
delivery
systems
that
are
predicated
on
modulation.
Guided
by
bioinspired
strategies,
an
extensive
variety
naturally
occurring
materials
mechanisms
have
been
emulated
harnessed
construction
platforms
aimed
at
monitoring
modulation
microbiota.
review
outlines
strategies
advantages
utilizing
principles
design
intervention
based
methods.
Representative
studies
summarized,
to
confer
multiple
pharmacological
benefits
synergistic
management
diseases.
prospective
avenues
inherent
challenges
associated
with
adoption
refinement
proposed
augment
efficacy
treatment.
European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
126(10)
Опубликована: Сен. 3, 2024
Abstract
This
study
was
aimed
to
optimize
nanoencapsulation
conditions
of
ovalbumin
(OV)‐nettle
seed
gum
(NSG)‐chitosan
(CS),
ONC‐based
nanocarriers,
using
response
surface
methodology
(RSM).
Then,
wheat
germ
oil
(WGO)
encapsulated
in
optimized
ONC
and
WGO‐loaded
nanocarriers
were
characterized
for
their
encapsulation
efficiency,
zeta
potential,
average
particle
size,
emulsion
stability,
thermal,
structural,
micromorphological,
rheological,
cytotoxic
properties.
The
results
showed
that
NSG‐CS
amount
30
mL,
OV
20
pH
3
gave
the
maximum
potential
minimum
size
based
on
predicted
production
by
RSM.
Encapsulation
efficiencies
nanoparticles
(WGONs)
containing
different
ratios
WGO
(2.5%
4.5%,
v:w)
ranged
from
48.66%
71.91%.
According
rheological
properties,
both
solutions
complex
WGONs
exhibited
Newtonian
flow
behavior.
FT‐IR
spectra
changes
peaks
associated
with
amino
carboxyl
groups
following
WGO,
suggesting
successful
completion
process.
SEM
images
revealed
addition
into
capsule
resulted
formation
rough
particles.
cytotoxicity
tests
demonstrated
concentrations
CS,
NSG,
OV,
ONC,
WGON
up
10
mg
mL
–1
did
not
significantly
reduce
viability
L‐929
human
fibroblast
cell
lines,
indicating
nontoxicity
toward
healthy
cells.
In
conclusion,
this
suggested
within
carriers
at
nanoscale,
achieving
high
efficiency
favorable
properties
enhance
uses
purposes.
Practical
Application
:
Wheat
germ,
an
important
by‐product
milling
industry,
contains
considerable
amounts
which
possesses
many
beneficial
components
like
tocopherol,
vitamin
B,
phytosterols,
policosanols.
These
compounds
have
health
benefits
such
as
supporting
exercise
performance,
cardiovascular
health,
reducing
risk
overweight/obesity.
Therefore,
underutilized
needs
be
introduced
food/nutraceutical
industry
more
extensively.
However,
susceptibility
oxidation
its
short
shelf‐life
limit
further
use.
technology
can
employed
protect
extend
shelf‐life,
improve
stability.
Response
(RSM)
is
also
a
versatile
way
determine
optimal
encapsulation,
resulting
stable
nanocapsules
WGO.
effectively
release
active
ingredients
protecting
them
making
highly
suitable
use
functional
food
or
pharmaceutical
products
promising
potential.
