In order to effectively control the drug-release rate of medical textiles,biodegradable polycaprolactone(PCL) and polyglycolic acid(PGA) were blended at various mass ratios to prepare composite masterbatches for medic...In order to effectively control the drug-release rate of medical textiles,biodegradable polycaprolactone(PCL) and polyglycolic acid(PGA) were blended at various mass ratios to prepare composite masterbatches for medical textiles.The surface morphology and the chemical structure of the masterbatches were analyzed.The crystallization,mass losses,strengths and drug-release rates of the composite masterbatches at different PCL/PGA mass ratios were explored.The results show that the degradation rate of the PGA carrier is obvious higher than that of the PCL carrier,and PCL,PGA and the tea polyphenol(TP) drug just physically mix without chemical reaction.During the degradation,the strength of the composite masterbatches gradually decreases.In addition,the drug-release rates of composite masterbatches at different mass ratios are different,and the more the PGA in the composite masterbatches,the faster the drug release of the composite masterbatches.The drug-release rate of the composite masterbatches can be controlled by adjusting the contents of PCL and PGA.展开更多
Thirty-five fruits and seventeen vegetables from Martinique were evaluated for total phenol content (TPC), Vitamin C and carotenoid content. TPC, Vitamin C and carotenoid contents ranged from 11.7 to 978.6 mg/100g, 0....Thirty-five fruits and seventeen vegetables from Martinique were evaluated for total phenol content (TPC), Vitamin C and carotenoid content. TPC, Vitamin C and carotenoid contents ranged from 11.7 to 978.6 mg/100g, 0.1 to 2853.8 mg/100g and 9.7 to 9269.7 μg/100g respectively. Fruits and vegetables from Martinique have equivalent or higher TPC, Vitamin C and carotenoid contents than fruits and vegetables from temperate climates. Cashew apple had high values for all three parameters (55.8 mg/100g of Vitamin C, 603 mg/100g of TPC and 924 μg/100g of carotenoids). Bassignac mango and mamey apple had the highest carotenoid contents, with 3800.3 and 3199.7 μg/100g respectively. Acerola had the highest Vitamin C and polyphenol contents with 2853.8 μg/100g and 727.4 mg/100g respectively. Pigeon peas had high values for all three parameters (569.2 mg/100g of Vitamin C, 978.6 mg/100g of TPC and 364.3 μg/100g of carotenoids). Pumpkin and watercress had the highest carotenoid content, with 9269.7 and 4339 μg/100g respectively. TPC, Vitamin C and carotenoid content were significantly impacted by processing techniques. TPC, Vitamin C and carotenoid contents decreased by up to 75.78%, 100% and 70.18% respectively, depending on the processing technique used.展开更多
Cereals, including barley, have been playing a key role in human diet for a long time. The objective of the present study was to determine the effect of nanosilver(nAg) on limitation of infections, morphological featu...Cereals, including barley, have been playing a key role in human diet for a long time. The objective of the present study was to determine the effect of nanosilver(nAg) on limitation of infections, morphological features, and their chemical composition of young barley seedlings under in vitro condition. Addition of 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 mg dm^–3 nAg into MS medium was used.Obtained results showed that the effect on the morphological features depended on the nAg concentration. The addition of 6 and 8 mg dm^–3 nAg into MS medium limited the number of infected barley embryos in vitro, whereas 4 and 8 mg dm^–3 nAg resulted in the highest seedlings with the longest roots. nAg in the medium affected the colour of leaves and increased the contents of chlorophyll and β-carotene, in particular in seedlings growing in MS medium supplied with 6 mg dm^–3 nAg.The addition of 8 mg dm^–3 had the greatest effect on the contents of vitamin C and E in young barley seedlings. It was found that the contents of K and Ca in the young barley leaves were lower, as compared to control plants. The presence of 6 mg dm^–3 nAg in the medium resulted in an increased contents of N, Mg, Zn, Cu, and P. Hence, a diversified effect of nAg on individual groups of polyphenolic compounds was noticed. The presence of 2 and 8 mg dm^–3 nAg caused higher content values of polyphenolic compounds in young barley leaves.展开更多
To preserve its favorable health and nutritional qualities under processing conditions and oral ingestion,Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni leaf aqueous extract was encapsulated in composite microspheres based on calcium algi...To preserve its favorable health and nutritional qualities under processing conditions and oral ingestion,Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni leaf aqueous extract was encapsulated in composite microspheres based on calcium alginate.The addition of other biopolymers to alginate(ALG)(xanthan gum(XG),casein(CA))influenced molecular interactions(mainly hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions)between microsphere constituents causing the change in microsphere structure and thus physicochemical properties(encapsulation effectiveness and capacity,surface morphology,swelling,stability)as well as the release of total polyphenols(TPC)in distilled water,NaCl solutions and in simulated gastrointestinal fluids.The extent of crosslinking of calcium alginate was altered by blending with XG,CA,or XG+CA,but this did not affect the control mechanism of TPC release detected as diffusion.Results revealed the unsuitability of calcium alginate microspheres for implementation in food products with high water content,while composite microspheres showed desired reduction in TPC release.The best performance(the slowest release and the amount released)for implementation in functional food products containing NaCl exhibited composite microspheres with ALG+XG+CA.The desired prevention of microsphere degradation in simulated gastro fluids was achieved with ALG+XG+CA microspheres,while in simulated intestinal fluids all microspheres were decomposed and completely released TPC.展开更多
基金Transformation and Guidance of Scientific and Technological Achievements in Shanxi Province,China(No.202104021301053)Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province,China(Nos. 20210302123114 and 202203021211146)+1 种基金Transformation of Scientific and Technological Achievements Programs of Higher Education Institutions in Shanxi Province,China(TSTAP)(No. 2020CG014)Open Project Program of Key Lab for Sport Shoes Upper Materials of Fujian Province,Fujian Huafeng New Material Co.,Ltd.,China(No.S SUM213)。
文摘In order to effectively control the drug-release rate of medical textiles,biodegradable polycaprolactone(PCL) and polyglycolic acid(PGA) were blended at various mass ratios to prepare composite masterbatches for medical textiles.The surface morphology and the chemical structure of the masterbatches were analyzed.The crystallization,mass losses,strengths and drug-release rates of the composite masterbatches at different PCL/PGA mass ratios were explored.The results show that the degradation rate of the PGA carrier is obvious higher than that of the PCL carrier,and PCL,PGA and the tea polyphenol(TP) drug just physically mix without chemical reaction.During the degradation,the strength of the composite masterbatches gradually decreases.In addition,the drug-release rates of composite masterbatches at different mass ratios are different,and the more the PGA in the composite masterbatches,the faster the drug release of the composite masterbatches.The drug-release rate of the composite masterbatches can be controlled by adjusting the contents of PCL and PGA.
文摘Thirty-five fruits and seventeen vegetables from Martinique were evaluated for total phenol content (TPC), Vitamin C and carotenoid content. TPC, Vitamin C and carotenoid contents ranged from 11.7 to 978.6 mg/100g, 0.1 to 2853.8 mg/100g and 9.7 to 9269.7 μg/100g respectively. Fruits and vegetables from Martinique have equivalent or higher TPC, Vitamin C and carotenoid contents than fruits and vegetables from temperate climates. Cashew apple had high values for all three parameters (55.8 mg/100g of Vitamin C, 603 mg/100g of TPC and 924 μg/100g of carotenoids). Bassignac mango and mamey apple had the highest carotenoid contents, with 3800.3 and 3199.7 μg/100g respectively. Acerola had the highest Vitamin C and polyphenol contents with 2853.8 μg/100g and 727.4 mg/100g respectively. Pigeon peas had high values for all three parameters (569.2 mg/100g of Vitamin C, 978.6 mg/100g of TPC and 364.3 μg/100g of carotenoids). Pumpkin and watercress had the highest carotenoid content, with 9269.7 and 4339 μg/100g respectively. TPC, Vitamin C and carotenoid content were significantly impacted by processing techniques. TPC, Vitamin C and carotenoid contents decreased by up to 75.78%, 100% and 70.18% respectively, depending on the processing technique used.
基金supported by the grant of West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Poland (518-07-0143171-03/18)
文摘Cereals, including barley, have been playing a key role in human diet for a long time. The objective of the present study was to determine the effect of nanosilver(nAg) on limitation of infections, morphological features, and their chemical composition of young barley seedlings under in vitro condition. Addition of 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 mg dm^–3 nAg into MS medium was used.Obtained results showed that the effect on the morphological features depended on the nAg concentration. The addition of 6 and 8 mg dm^–3 nAg into MS medium limited the number of infected barley embryos in vitro, whereas 4 and 8 mg dm^–3 nAg resulted in the highest seedlings with the longest roots. nAg in the medium affected the colour of leaves and increased the contents of chlorophyll and β-carotene, in particular in seedlings growing in MS medium supplied with 6 mg dm^–3 nAg.The addition of 8 mg dm^–3 had the greatest effect on the contents of vitamin C and E in young barley seedlings. It was found that the contents of K and Ca in the young barley leaves were lower, as compared to control plants. The presence of 6 mg dm^–3 nAg in the medium resulted in an increased contents of N, Mg, Zn, Cu, and P. Hence, a diversified effect of nAg on individual groups of polyphenolic compounds was noticed. The presence of 2 and 8 mg dm^–3 nAg caused higher content values of polyphenolic compounds in young barley leaves.
基金supported by the Croatian Science Foundation[Project:UIP-2014-09-6462].
文摘To preserve its favorable health and nutritional qualities under processing conditions and oral ingestion,Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni leaf aqueous extract was encapsulated in composite microspheres based on calcium alginate.The addition of other biopolymers to alginate(ALG)(xanthan gum(XG),casein(CA))influenced molecular interactions(mainly hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions)between microsphere constituents causing the change in microsphere structure and thus physicochemical properties(encapsulation effectiveness and capacity,surface morphology,swelling,stability)as well as the release of total polyphenols(TPC)in distilled water,NaCl solutions and in simulated gastrointestinal fluids.The extent of crosslinking of calcium alginate was altered by blending with XG,CA,or XG+CA,but this did not affect the control mechanism of TPC release detected as diffusion.Results revealed the unsuitability of calcium alginate microspheres for implementation in food products with high water content,while composite microspheres showed desired reduction in TPC release.The best performance(the slowest release and the amount released)for implementation in functional food products containing NaCl exhibited composite microspheres with ALG+XG+CA.The desired prevention of microsphere degradation in simulated gastro fluids was achieved with ALG+XG+CA microspheres,while in simulated intestinal fluids all microspheres were decomposed and completely released TPC.
