Agronomy,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1), С. 54 - 54
Опубликована: Дек. 28, 2024
Selenium
(Se)
is
an
indispensable
trace
element
for
humans
and
other
animals.
Various
studies
have
demonstrated
the
beneficial
effects
of
Se
on
plants,
including
promotion
growth,
accumulation
secondary
metabolites,
enhancement
antioxidant
capacity,
thereby
improving
plant
stress
resistance.
Consequently,
biofortification
has
emerged
as
effective
strategy
to
elevate
content
nutritional
quality
in
attracting
widespread
attention.
The
mechanism
selenium
at
metabolic
level
not
yet
been
fully
elucidated,
it
remains
unanswered
question
how
affects
pathways
these
respond
biofortification.
Although
shown
that
can
affect
system
defense
mechanisms
detailed
selenium’s
action
pathways,
its
specific
enzymes
regulatory
genes,
still
need
be
revealed
by
further
in-depth
studies.
present
study
aims
elucidate
absorption,
transport,
metabolism
plants
under
Se-rich
conditions
investigate
impact
various
methods
metabolites.
By
integrating
existing
research
progress,
this
paper
will
delve
into
potential
molecular
metabolism,
aiming
unravel
interplay
between
metabolism.
This
provides
a
novel
perspective
direction
future
biological
utilization
Se.
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
109(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 29, 2025
Abstract
The
rapid
advancement
of
nanotechnology,
particularly
in
the
realm
pharmaceutical
sciences,
has
significantly
transformed
potential
for
treating
life-threatening
diseases.
A
pivotal
aspect
this
evolution
is
emergence
“green
nanotechnology,”
which
emphasizes
environmentally
sustainable
synthesis
raw
materials
through
biological
processes.
This
review
focuses
on
and
application
zinc
oxide
(ZnO)
nanoparticles
(NPs)
from
probiotic
bacteria,
those
sourced
wastewater.
Microorganisms
wastewater
tolerate
harmful
elements
enzymatically
convert
toxic
heavy
metals
into
eco-friendly
materials.
These
bacteria
are
instrumental
ZnO
NPs
exhibit
remarkable
antimicrobial
properties
with
diverse
industrial
applications.
As
challenge
drug-resistant
pathogens
escalates,
innovative
strategies
combating
microbial
infections
essential.
explores
intersection
microbiology,
antibacterial
resistance,
highlighting
importance
selecting
suitable
synthesizing
potent
activity.
Additionally,
addresses
biofunctionalization
their
applications
environmental
remediation
therapeutic
innovations,
including
wound
healing,
antibacterial,
anticancer
treatments.
Eco-friendly
NP
relies
identification
these
“nano-factories.”
Targeting
can
uncover
new
capabilities,
advancing
friendly
production
methods.
Key
points
•
Innovative
needed
to
combat
like
MRSA.
Wastewater-derived
an
method
synthesis.
show
significant
activity
against
various
pathogens.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
24(2)
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Plant-derived
polysaccharides
have
emerged
as
sustainable
biopolymers
for
fabricating
nanoparticles
(polysaccharide-based
nanomaterials
[PS-NPs]),
presenting
unique
opportunities
to
enhance
food
functionality
and
human
health.
PS-NPs
exhibit
exceptional
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
structural
versatility,
enabling
their
integration
into
functional
foods
positively
influence
gut
microbiota.
This
review
explores
the
mechanisms
of
interaction
with
microbiota,
highlighting
ability
promote
beneficial
microbial
populations,
such
Lactobacilli
Bifidobacteria,
stimulate
production
short-chain
fatty
acids.
Key
synthesis
stabilization
methods
are
discussed,
focusing
on
role
in
improving
bioavailability,
stability,
gastrointestinal
delivery
bioactive
compounds
systems.
The
potential
address
challenges
science,
including
enhancing
nutrient
absorption,
mitigating
intestinal
dysbiosis,
supporting
through
innovative
nanotechnology,
is
critically
evaluated.
Barriers
enzymatic
degradation
physicochemical
stability
analyzed,
alongside
strategies
optimize
within
complex
matrices.
systems
offers
a
novel
approach
modulate
improve
health,
drive
development
next-generation
foods.
Future
research
should
focus
bridging
knowledge
gaps
metagenomic
metabolomic
profiling
PS-NPs,
optimizing
design
diverse
applications,
advancing
health-promoting
innovations.
Agronomy,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(3), С. 606 - 606
Опубликована: Март 18, 2024
The
relationship
between
agriculture
and
food
is
very
close.
It
impossible
to
produce
adequate
crops
for
global
security
without
proper
farm
management.
Farming
practices
represent
direct
indirect
controlling
factors
in
terms
of
security.
management
influence
agro-food
production
from
seed
germination
through
the
post-harvest
treatments.
Nano-farming
utilizes
nanotechnologies
agricultural
production.
This
review
covers
four
key
components
nano-farming:
nano-mushroom
production,
protein-based
nanoparticles,
nano-nutrients,
nanofibers.
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
potential
applications
nanotechnology
agriculture.
role
these
will
be
discussed
relation
challenges
faced
solutions
required
achieve
sustainable
Edible
mushrooms
are
important
because
they
nutritious
source
can
nanoparticles
that
used
other
sources.
Protein-based
have
considerable
delivery
bioactives
as
carriers
applications.
Nano-nutrients
(mainly
nano-selenium,
nano-tellurium
carbon
nanodots)
crucial
impacts
on
nutrient
status
plant-based
foods.
Carbon
nanodots
carbon-based
nanomaterials
positively.
There
promising
nanofibers
packaging,
safety
processing.
However,
further
research
needed
understand
risks
system.
Abstract
Spherical
selenium
nanoparticles
(Se
NPs)
were
synthesized
by
green
chemical
reduction
method
using
biocompatible
chitosan
(CS)
or
as
reported
herein
for
the
first
time,
cationic
cellulose
nanofibers
(CCNFs)
stabilizers.
CNFs
cationized
(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)
trimethylammonium
chloride
(CHPTAC),
followed
high-pressure
homogenization.
The
anionic
demand
of
CCNFs
was
found
to
be
2000
±
2
µeq/g
and
degree
substitution
0.25
0.01.
optimization
Se
NP
synthesis
done
response
surface
methodology
with
controlled
composite
design.
Two
models
developed
optimize
size
stability
CS-Se
NPs
CCNF-Se
NPs.
Concentrations
Na
SeO
3
,
ascorbic
acid,
CS
used
three
variables,
their
interaction
studied
a
function
zeta
potential.
results
indicate
that
variables
fitted
into
model
validated
combined
contour
plot
From
model,
potential
in
range
between
10
70
nm
30–40
mV
synthesized,
while
50
85
30–35
synthesized.
EDX
spectra
confirmed
elemental
formation,
XRD
pattern
verified
presence
α-monoclinic
crystallites.
Additionally,
FTIR
stabilizing
agent
Thus,
CS-
CCNF-stabilized
sustainably
making
them
suitable
incorporation
can
an
active
food
packaging
application.
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