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View article: A review on the extraction of polyphenols from pomegranate peel for punicalagin purification: techniques, applications, and future prospects
A review on the extraction of polyphenols from pomegranate peel for punicalagin purification: techniques, applications, and future prospects Open
This study reviews the methods for extracting polyphenols and purifying punicalagin from pomegranate peel, and the efficacy of punicalagin in food applications, health promotion, and energy storage.
View article: Unveiling fucoxanthin's fate: In vitro gastrointestinal digestion effects on bioaccessibility, antioxidant potential, colour changes, and metabolite profiles
Unveiling fucoxanthin's fate: In vitro gastrointestinal digestion effects on bioaccessibility, antioxidant potential, colour changes, and metabolite profiles Open
Limited knowledge of fucoxanthin's changes during digestion necessitates comprehensive investigation to ensure its efficacy as a functional ingredient. This study assessed the effects of digestion on fucoxanthin's bioaccessibility, antioxi…
View article: Assessing the impact of temperature, <scp>pH</scp>, light and chemical oxidation on fucoxanthin colour changes, antioxidant activity and the resulting metabolites
Assessing the impact of temperature, <span>pH</span>, light and chemical oxidation on fucoxanthin colour changes, antioxidant activity and the resulting metabolites Open
BACKGROUND The present study evaluated the effects of temperature, pH, light and chemical oxidation on fucoxanthin changes in terms of colour, antioxidant activity and metabolomic profile. Additionally, the correlation between antioxidant …
View article: Microalgae for freshwater arsenic bioremediation: examining cellular toxicity, bioconcentration factor and eluding an alternative arsenic detoxification pathway
Microalgae for freshwater arsenic bioremediation: examining cellular toxicity, bioconcentration factor and eluding an alternative arsenic detoxification pathway Open
Microalgae are photoautotrophic organisms in freshwater systems known to uptake and bioremediate arsenic, a heavy metal. In this study, we compared the growth and arsenic uptake of two microalgae strains, Nostoc and Chlorella , to determin…
View article: Evaluation of high-pressure homogenization as a pretreatment for the extraction and drying of 6-gingerol from ginger
Evaluation of high-pressure homogenization as a pretreatment for the extraction and drying of 6-gingerol from ginger Open
6-Gingerol is the major biologically active component found in the ginger rhizome, and this study investigated the effect of high-pressure homogenization pretreatment on the recovery of 6-gingerol.
View article: Biochemical trade-offs and opportunities of commercialized microalgae cultivation under increasing carbon dioxide
Biochemical trade-offs and opportunities of commercialized microalgae cultivation under increasing carbon dioxide Open
Microalgae's exceptional photosynthetic prowess, CO2 adaptation, and high-value bioproduct accumulation make them prime candidates for microorganism-based biorefineries. However, most microalgae research emphasizes downstream processes and…
View article: Storage and degradation kinetics of physicochemical and bioactive attributes in microalgal-derived fucoxanthin-rich microcapsules
Storage and degradation kinetics of physicochemical and bioactive attributes in microalgal-derived fucoxanthin-rich microcapsules Open
Microencapsulation can improve carotenoid stability by slowing down degradation. Studies on the production and processing effects of microencapsulated carotenoids were reported in the past however long-term storage studies on fucoxanthin s…
View article: Microalgal culture preservation: Progress, trends and future developments
Microalgal culture preservation: Progress, trends and future developments Open
There remains a wide variety of microalgae yet to be preserved successfully. The preservation of the viability, genetic integrity, and functional characteristics of microalgae is not only important to the research community as model organi…
View article: A review on current and future advancements for commercialized microalgae species
A review on current and future advancements for commercialized microalgae species Open
Microalgae are unicellular photosynthetic microorganisms that are commonly found in saline or freshwater environments. Over the years, microalgae represent promising sources of sustainable bioactivities with past literatures reflecting a g…
View article: Polarity affects the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of jellyfish (Acromitus hardenbergi) extracts
Polarity affects the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of jellyfish (Acromitus hardenbergi) extracts Open
Jellyfish is an emerging aquaculture species, farmed for Oriental cuisines and\n nutraceutical ingredients. This study aimed to examine antioxidative and\n antimicrobial potentials of various fractions of the jellyfish,\n Acromitus hardenb…
View article: Pan-genome and resistome analysis of extended-spectrum ß-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli: A multi-setting epidemiological surveillance study from Malaysia
Pan-genome and resistome analysis of extended-spectrum ß-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli: A multi-setting epidemiological surveillance study from Malaysia Open
Objectives This study profiled the prevalence of extended-spectrum ß-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-EC) in the community and compared their resistome and genomic profiles with isolates from clinical patients through whole-genom…
View article: Pan-genome and resistome analysis of extended-spectrum ß-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli: A multi-setting epidemiological surveillance study from Malaysia
Pan-genome and resistome analysis of extended-spectrum ß-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli: A multi-setting epidemiological surveillance study from Malaysia Open
Objectives This study profiled the prevalence of extended-spectrum ß-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-EC) in the community and compared their resistome and genomic profiles with isolates from clinical patients through whole-genom…
View article: Purposeful Field Trip: Impact on Experiential Learning Opportunities and Critical Thinking Skills
Purposeful Field Trip: Impact on Experiential Learning Opportunities and Critical Thinking Skills Open
While Bloom’s taxonomy is a well-established learning hierarchy, higher-order thinking skills (HOTS), defined as the three upper levels, are seldom attained due to traditional teaching practices and time constraints of units or subjects. T…
View article: Geographical separation and ethnic origin influence the human gut microbial composition: a meta-analysis from a Malaysian perspective
Geographical separation and ethnic origin influence the human gut microbial composition: a meta-analysis from a Malaysian perspective Open
Ethnicity is consistently reported as a strong determinant of human gut microbiota. However, the bulk of these studies are from Western countries, where microbiota variations are mainly driven by relatively recent migration events. Malaysi…
View article: Ethnicity influences the gut microbiota of individuals sharing a geographical location: a cross-sectional study from a middle-income country
Ethnicity influences the gut microbiota of individuals sharing a geographical location: a cross-sectional study from a middle-income country Open
No studies have investigated the influence of ethnicity in a multi-ethnic middle-income country with a long-standing history of co-habitation. Stool samples from 214 Malaysian community members (46 Malay, 65 Chinese, 49 Indian, and 54 Jaku…
View article: Meeting Sustainable Development Goals: Alternative Extraction Processes for Fucoxanthin in Algae
Meeting Sustainable Development Goals: Alternative Extraction Processes for Fucoxanthin in Algae Open
The ever-expanding human population puts tremendous pressure on global food security. With climate change threats lowering crop productivity and food nutritional quality, it is important to search for alternative and sustainable food sourc…
View article: The effects of temperature and shading on mortality and development rates of <i>Aedes aegypti</i> (Diptera: Culicidae)
The effects of temperature and shading on mortality and development rates of <i>Aedes aegypti</i> (Diptera: Culicidae) Open
Urbanization has caused an increase in favorable habitats for Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae), given their ability to reproduce in small and often non-degradable artificial water-containers. While much work has been done on Ae. aegypti …
View article: Improved pre-treatment protocol for scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis of selected tropical microalgae
Improved pre-treatment protocol for scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis of selected tropical microalgae Open
Suitable protocol for identification and classification of microalgae using scanning electron microscopy, coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX), is important to obtain accurate information of their ultrastructure desc…
View article: Efficient solvent extraction of antioxidant-rich extract from a tropical diatom, Chaetoceros calcitrans (Paulsen) Takano 1968
Efficient solvent extraction of antioxidant-rich extract from a tropical diatom, Chaetoceros calcitrans (Paulsen) Takano 1968 Open
Objective: To compare the in vitro antioxidant capacity of a diatom, Chaetoceros calcitrans (C. calcitrans) extracted using six types of solvents. Methods: Each extract was evaluated in terms of extraction yield, total carotenoid, fucoxant…