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View article: Effect of pH-shift processing combined with black chokeberry press cake on the structure and function of chicken by-products
Effect of pH-shift processing combined with black chokeberry press cake on the structure and function of chicken by-products Open
The pH-shift method selectively separates proteins from complex materials based on their isoelectric points. In this study, the technique was applied to chicken by-products (CBP) for protein extraction. To reduce oxidation in the resulting…
View article: Analysis of Bound Form Terpenes in Different Agricultural Byproducts
Analysis of Bound Form Terpenes in Different Agricultural Byproducts Open
Traditional sample preparation for terpene analysis includes distillation, solvent extraction, and solid phase extraction and is followed by using gas chromatography with a mass spectrometer (GC-MS) to complete identification and quantific…
View article: Dynamic restructuring of Pd-Pt concave nanocubes boosts methanol oxidation
Dynamic restructuring of Pd-Pt concave nanocubes boosts methanol oxidation Open
View article: An Exploration of the Relationship between Content Type and User Engagement in Social Media Tweets in Influencer Marketing
An Exploration of the Relationship between Content Type and User Engagement in Social Media Tweets in Influencer Marketing Open
In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, influencer marketing, leveraging its ability to precisely reach users and establish emotional connections, has become a primary method of engagement between brands and users. Social media po…
View article: Free- and Bound-Form Terpenes in Sweet Potato Peel and Their Antifungal Activity Against Aspergillus flavus-Induced Tomato Spoilage
Free- and Bound-Form Terpenes in Sweet Potato Peel and Their Antifungal Activity Against Aspergillus flavus-Induced Tomato Spoilage Open
Natural preservatives are gaining attention as chemical-free solutions to extend produce shelf life and prevent microbial spoilage. Therefore, sweet potato peel (SPP) was investigated as a source of antifungal bioactive compounds in this s…
View article: Plant Growth-Promoting Serratia and Erwinia Strains Enhance Tea Plant Tolerance and Rhizosphere Microbial Diversity Under Heavy Metal Stress
Plant Growth-Promoting Serratia and Erwinia Strains Enhance Tea Plant Tolerance and Rhizosphere Microbial Diversity Under Heavy Metal Stress Open
This study demonstrated that application of the particular plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) strains Erwinia sp. and Serratia sp. (named C15 and C20, respectively) significantly enhanced tea plant resilience in Zn (zinc)-, Pb (le…
View article: Enhancement of Antioxidant Capacity and Phenolic Composition in Pine Pollen by Using Macro‐Fungi Fermentation
Enhancement of Antioxidant Capacity and Phenolic Composition in Pine Pollen by Using Macro‐Fungi Fermentation Open
Fermentation is an effective method to enhance the bioactivity and bioavailability of bioactive compounds in plant foods. In this study, the effects of fermentations with Wolfiporia cocos, Morchella sp ., and Ganoderma lingzhi on the total…
View article: Effects of Spent Mushroom Substrate Treated with Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria on Blueberry Growth and Soil Quality
Effects of Spent Mushroom Substrate Treated with Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria on Blueberry Growth and Soil Quality Open
Spent mushroom substrate (SMS) is the residual biomass generated after harvesting the fruitbodies of edible fungi. It is produced in large quantities and contains abundant nutrients. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are a group …
View article: TMEM216 inhibits breast cancer lung metastasis by modulating IGF1R-IRS4 signaling pathway
TMEM216 inhibits breast cancer lung metastasis by modulating IGF1R-IRS4 signaling pathway Open
Breast cancer (BrCa) metastasis remains a major cause of mortality, yet the molecular mechanisms driving this process are incompletely understood. This study identifies TMEM216, a transmembrane protein implicated in ciliary homeostasis, as…
View article: Genomic and Transcriptomic Analysis of Mutant Bacillus subtilis with Enhanced Nattokinase Production via ARTP Mutagenesis
Genomic and Transcriptomic Analysis of Mutant Bacillus subtilis with Enhanced Nattokinase Production via ARTP Mutagenesis Open
Nattokinase (NK), a serine protease with high thrombolytic activity, has significant potential for application in foods intended for special health benefits. However, the NK production in wild-type Bacillus subtilis natto is relatively low…
View article: Analysis of the Impact of Local Implementation Plans under the Easing of Mortgage Rules on the House Purchase Intentions of First-Time Homebuyers: A Case Study of Shenzhen
Analysis of the Impact of Local Implementation Plans under the Easing of Mortgage Rules on the House Purchase Intentions of First-Time Homebuyers: A Case Study of Shenzhen Open
The real estate market is an important pillar of China's economy, and in recent years, housing mortgage lending policies have been gradually loosened to promote residents' willingness to buy homes. However, it is not clear how the loosenin…
View article: Effects of Glycerol Monooleate on Improving Quality Characteristics and Baking Performance of Frozen Dough Breads
Effects of Glycerol Monooleate on Improving Quality Characteristics and Baking Performance of Frozen Dough Breads Open
This study investigated the impact of glycerol monooleate (MO) at varying levels (0.3%, 0.6%, 0.9%, and 1.2%) on the quality and baking properties of frozen dough. Low-field NMR and MRI were used to analyze the moisture distribution, water…
View article: Psychological stress and influence factors in elderly patients with mild coronary heart disease: a longitudinal follow-up study in Shanghai, China
Psychological stress and influence factors in elderly patients with mild coronary heart disease: a longitudinal follow-up study in Shanghai, China Open
Introduction Effective health management is crucial for elderly patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). This study applied a Psycho-Cardiology model to CHD management, aiming to assess psychological stress among patients with mild CHD …
View article: Comparative Study on Pigment Components (Flavonols and Anthocyanins) and Antioxidant Capacity in Different Colored Double-petal Lotus
Comparative Study on Pigment Components (Flavonols and Anthocyanins) and Antioxidant Capacity in Different Colored Double-petal Lotus Open
Lotus, an edible flower with high ornamental values, takes forms in many sizes, shapes, and colors. Among which, double-petal lotus not only has higher ornamental values but also gives a yield advantage in exploitation due to the large num…
View article: Characterization of Plant-Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria for Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis) Development and Soil Nutrient Enrichment
Characterization of Plant-Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria for Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis) Development and Soil Nutrient Enrichment Open
Plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) play an important role in plant growth and rhizosphere soil. In order to evaluate the effects of PGPR strains on tea plant growth and the rhizosphere soil microenvironment, 38 PGPR strains belong…
View article: Characterization of Rhizosphere Microbial Diversity and Selection of Plant-Growth-Promoting Bacteria at the Flowering and Fruiting Stages of Rapeseed
Characterization of Rhizosphere Microbial Diversity and Selection of Plant-Growth-Promoting Bacteria at the Flowering and Fruiting Stages of Rapeseed Open
Plant rhizosphere microorganisms play an important role in modulating plant growth and productivity. This study aimed to elucidate the diversity of rhizosphere microorganisms at the flowering and fruiting stages of rapeseed (Brassica napus…
View article: Effect of beeswax edible film on preservation of Naem product quality during storage
Effect of beeswax edible film on preservation of Naem product quality during storage Open
Importance of the work: Beeswax (BW) could be a natural ingredient applied in edible packing film to effectively extend the shelf-life of Thai fermented sausage (‘Naem’). Objective: To evaluate the capability of edible films made from bees…
View article: Chemical Characterization and Impact of Nipple Fruit (Solanum mammosum) on the Characteristics of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA K
Chemical Characterization and Impact of Nipple Fruit (Solanum mammosum) on the Characteristics of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA K Open
Nipple fruit (Solanum mammosum) has been considered to have great pharmaceutical potential because of its high amounts of solamargine and solasonine. This study aimed to examine the effect of nipple fruit at different concentrations (0.5%,…
View article: Chemical Characterizations and Sensory Properties of Apple Brandies Aged by Different Toasted Oak Chips and with Ultra-High-Pressure Treatments
Chemical Characterizations and Sensory Properties of Apple Brandies Aged by Different Toasted Oak Chips and with Ultra-High-Pressure Treatments Open
View article: Determination of Bound Form Terpenes in Sweet Potatoes and Their Concentrations in Different Cultivars
Determination of Bound Form Terpenes in Sweet Potatoes and Their Concentrations in Different Cultivars Open
View article: Author response for "Concentrating sulfur‐containing flavour from Toona sinensis shoots using corn oil with and without aqueous dispersion"
Author response for "Concentrating sulfur‐containing flavour from Toona sinensis shoots using corn oil with and without aqueous dispersion" Open
View article: Training model for the intraluminal continuous suturing technique for microvascular anastomosis
Training model for the intraluminal continuous suturing technique for microvascular anastomosis Open
View article: Evaluation of eight kinds of flavor enhancer of umami taste by an electronic tongue
Evaluation of eight kinds of flavor enhancer of umami taste by an electronic tongue Open
The umami intensity of single flavor enhancer was detected by an electronic tongue and human sensory. The linear fit was performed to unravel the concentration–response values correlations of eight flavor enhancers. The electronic tongue r…
View article: Aroma, Quality, and Consumer Mindsets for Shelf-Stable Rice Thermally Processed by Reciprocal Agitation
Aroma, Quality, and Consumer Mindsets for Shelf-Stable Rice Thermally Processed by Reciprocal Agitation Open
Food engineering, food chemistry, and consumer segmentation were used to evaluate ready-to-eat rice. The aromatic Louisiana Clearfield Jazzman (CJ) and Thai Jasmine (TJ), and a non-aromatic parboiled (PB) rice were hydrated during the firs…
View article: Determination of ligustrazine in rat serum by polymer monolithic micro-extraction combined with ultra high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
Determination of ligustrazine in rat serum by polymer monolithic micro-extraction combined with ultra high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry Open
This study focused on developing an effective and environmentally friendly method to measure ligustrazine in rat serum by using polymer monolith micro-extraction (PMME) technique. A poly (methacrylic acid-ethylene glycol dimethacrylate) ma…
View article: Procyanidin B2 rich cocoa extracts inhibit inflammation in Caco-2 cell model of in vitro celiac disease by down-regulating interferon-gamma- or gliadin peptide 31-43-induced transglutaminase-2 and interleukin-15
Procyanidin B2 rich cocoa extracts inhibit inflammation in Caco-2 cell model of in vitro celiac disease by down-regulating interferon-gamma- or gliadin peptide 31-43-induced transglutaminase-2 and interleukin-15 Open
View article: Application of steam explosion in oil extraction of camellia seed (<i>Camellia oleifera</i> Abel.) and evaluation of its physicochemical properties, fatty acid, and antioxidant activities
Application of steam explosion in oil extraction of camellia seed (<i>Camellia oleifera</i> Abel.) and evaluation of its physicochemical properties, fatty acid, and antioxidant activities Open
This study evaluated the physicochemical properties of oils extracted from steam‐exploded camellia seed ( Camellia oleifera Abel.). Steam pressure, resident time, fatty acid composition, total phenolics, tocopherol, squalene, and sterol co…
View article: Purification, Identification, and Sensory Evaluation of Kokumi Peptides from Agaricus bisporus Mushroom
Purification, Identification, and Sensory Evaluation of Kokumi Peptides from Agaricus bisporus Mushroom Open
Agaricus bisporus can enhance the umami and salty taste in chicken soup, and also has a high protein content, which indicates that there might be some kokumi taste compounds in this mushroom. Therefore, through ultrafiltration, gel permeat…
View article: The worlds of wine: Old, new and ancient
The worlds of wine: Old, new and ancient Open
As the world׳s seventh largest wine producer (OIV, 2017), China plays a significant role in the world׳s wine industry. Classified as neither New or Old World it was recently classified into a “New, New World Category” (CNCCEF, 2009 Lawrenc…
View article: Correlations between Aroma Profiles and Sensory Characteristics of Red Wines by Using Partial Least Squares Regression Method
Correlations between Aroma Profiles and Sensory Characteristics of Red Wines by Using Partial Least Squares Regression Method Open
The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR) method in determing correlations between the aroma profiles and sensory characteristics of wines. A total of 45 volatile compounds in five dif…