Due to their flexible composition, large surface areas, versatile surface properties, and degradability, nanoscale metal organic frameworks (nano MOFs) are drawing significant attention in nanomedicine. In particular, iron trimesate MIL-100 (Fe) is s...
MIL-88B(Cr) is a prototypical flexible chromium-based metal-organic framework (MOF), which possesses extremely strong water/thermal stability and excellent “swelling/breathing” ability. However, in previous studies, there have been very f...
Here, we report a biochemical characterization of recombinant maize indole-3-acetyl-β-d-glucose (IAGlc) synthase which glucosylates indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and thus abolishes its auxinic activity affecting plant hormonal homeostasis. Substrate spe...
An optical pH sensor that enables the non-destructive measurement of acetic acid and its distribution in a photovoltaic module during damp heat (DH) testing is reported. The sensor was fabricated by impregnating a solution of a pH-sensitive fluoresce...
Hesperidin (HD) is predominantly found in citrus fruits, and has been shown to possess various biological properties, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-carcinogenic. However, its application is limited by poor solubility. In this study...
Altering the microbiota by the daily diet is highly associated with improved human health. Studies confirms the gastrointestinal protective and anti-inflammatory effects of camellia oil; however, the benefits in gut microbiota remain unclear. Camelli...
Background and Objectives: Acute ulcerative colitis is characterized by excessive mucosal inflammation and epithelial disruption, often driven by dysregulated cytokine and immune signaling. Indoximod (1-methyl-DL-tryptophan), although not a direct en...
Background and Purpose: Methotrexate (MTX) is a widely used therapeutic agent for inflammatory and malignant diseases; however, its prolonged use is associated with hepatotoxicity through mechanisms that remain inadequately understood. This study aim...
The conventional synthesis of the Metal–Organic Framework (MOF) MIL-101(Cr)-SO3H employs hydrofluoric acid as the modulator, posing handling challenges due to its irritating, corrosive, and toxic nature, as well as its reactivity with glass and...
Acetic acid is a bioactive short-chain fatty acid produced in large quantities from ethanol metabolism. In this review, we describe how acetic acid/acetate generates oxidative stress, alters the function of pre-sympathetic neurons, and can potentiall...
The quality of wine is checked both during the production process and upon consumption. Therefore, manual wine-tasting work is still valuable. Due to the nature of wine, many volatile components are released, and it is therefore difficult to determin...
In order to enhance the selectivity of metal oxide gas sensors, we use a flow modulation method to exploit transient sensor information. The method is based on modulating the flow of the carrier gas that brings the species to be measured into the sen...
The gastrointestinal microbiota are important for human health. Dietary intake may modulate the composition and metabolic function of the gut microbiome. We examined how the breakdown of prebiotic dietary fibers by the gut microbiome affects mucin se...
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted remarkable attention for their distinguished structural designability. Precisely controlling the particle size and improving the structural stability of MOF nanoparticles influence their catalytic activi...
In this study, we investigated the surface thermodynamic properties of four MOF structures of the UiO-66 series, by employing seven molecular models, a thermal model, and three other methods using the inverse gas chromatography (IGC) technique at inf...
In this study, the impact of the apiculate yeast Hanseniaspora occidentalis as a co-partner with Saccharomyces cerevisiae was investigated in a sequential-type mixed-culture fermentation of Muscaris grape must. As with other fermentation trials using...
This study used in situ modulation excitation spectroscopy (MES) with varying frequencies in a single experiment to identify surface species during ethanol oxidation on Au/SiO2, Au/TiO2, Au/ZnO, and Au/SrTiO3. Fixed-bed reactor (FBR) tests (1 kPa eth...
This paper presents a holographic sensor based on reflection holograms recorded in the commercial photopolymer Bayfol® HX 200. The recording geometry and index modulation of the hologram were optimised to improve accuracy for this specific applic...
Background: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) evolution is influenced by many dietary factors, biochemical and hormonal inter-relations and gut microbiota. This study focuses on dynamics by conducting a plasmatic quantitative analysis of six of the...
Novel integrated flow-based steam distillation and titration system with spectrophotometric detection was developed for determination of volatile acidity in wines. Using the system, the distillation procedure was carried out in an automatic manner, s...
A nanofibrous layer of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) was designed to house, both in the fiber core and onto its outer surface, nanoparticles of mesoporous graphene (MGC), which are able to selectively adsorb acetic acid vapors. When grown on interdigita...
In this study, we examined the cyclic stability of Prussian blue (PB) films in electrolytes with acid. The cyclic stabilities of the PB films were investigated in K+ based electrolytes with different values of solution pH. The acidified KCl solution...
Cannabis sativa root has traditionally been used to relieve pain and inflammation, but its pharmacological properties remain underexplored due to low levels of psychoactive cannabinoids. This study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory and antin...
Although vinegar is technically elaborated by a well-known bioprocess, the behavior and function of the microorganisms responsible for its production still need investigation. In vinegars obtained from raw materials and systems typical of Europe, the...
The small changes in concentration of unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) cause a significant influence on the aromatic component of wines. In this work, the effect of UFAs mixture (including linoleic, oleic, and α-linolenic acids) addition on intra-metab...
Permeabilization of mitochondrial membrane by proteins of the BCL-2 family is a key decisive event in the induction of apoptosis in mammalian cells. Although yeast does not have homologs of the BCL-2 family, when these are expressed in yeast, they mo...
Poria cocos polysaccharides (PCP) are recognized as potential prebiotics with documented metabolic benefits in adults. However, their impact on the gut microbiota of children remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of PCP versus inu...
The effect of a Citrus Fruit Extract high in the polyphenols hesperidin and naringin (CFE) on modulation of the composition and activity of the gut microbiota was tested in a validated, dynamic in vitro model of the colon (TIM-2). CFE was provided at...
In this study, we investigated the anti-hypertensive properties of mulberry products by modulating the renin–angiotensin system (RAS). Comparative analysis showed that the ethyl acetate fractions, particularly from the Cheongil and Daeshim cult...
In this study, novel Zn catalysts were prepared by the wet impregnation method using printing and dyeing wastewater (PDW)-modified petroleum coke (petcoke) as a carrier, and they were applied to the acetylene acetoxylation. The pretreated petroleum c...
Probiotic supplementation is a key therapeutic strategy for promoting gut health and maintaining gut homeostasis by modulating functional microbiota. In this study, we isolated two lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains, Pediococcus pentosaceus TCM-3 and...
Building on our previous study on batch pervaporation membrane reactors for isoamyl acetate synthesis, this work evaluates a two-step continuous process integrating a slurry reactor and a commercial pervaporator module based on a hybrid silica membra...
This study presents data from Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Nanofiltration (NF) spiral-wound polyamide modules tested in a semi-pilot plant with multicomponent mixtures of Volatile Fatty Acids (VFAs) comprising acetic, propionic, butyric, valeric, and hex...
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are potent immune modulators present in the gingival crevicular fluid. It is therefore likely that SCFAs exert a role in periodontal health and disease. To better understand how SCFAs can module inflammation, we screen...
Over efficient photocatalysts, CO2 photoreduction typically converts CO2 into low-carbon chemicals, which serve as raw materials for downstream synthesis processes. Here, an efficient composite photocatalyst heterojunction (Cu2O-u/g-C3N4) has been fa...
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are bacterial products that are known to be used as energy sources in eukaryotic hosts, whereas their role in the metabolism of intestinal microbes is rarely explored. In the present study, acetic, propionic, butyric,...
Recently, there has been a special research focus on the bioconversion of glycerol to 1,3-propanediol (1,3-PD) due to its significance in the chemical industry. However, the treatment and separation of fermentation broths is a great challenge. Curren...
Phyllanthus species (Family Euphorbiaceae) has been used in traditional medicine of several countries as a cure for numerous diseases, including jaundice and hepatitis. This study is an attempt to evaluate the immunomodulatory activity of various fra...
Pain is a major symptom in many medical conditions, and often interferes significantly with a person’s quality of life. Although a priority topic in medical research for many years, there are still few analgesic drugs approved for clinical use. One r...
The gut microbiota has emerged as an important modulator of cardiovascular and renal homeostasis. The composition of gut microbiota in patients suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) is altered, where a lower number of bacteria producing short c...
The anti-inflammatory potential of oleacein, the main polyphenolic compound found in olive oil, and its main metabolites were characterized by their effects on RAW 264.7 macrophages challenged with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and by their ability to in...
Yeasts are pivotal brewing microbes that are associated with the flavor and quality of Chinese baijiu, yet research on dominant yeasts in strong-flavor baijiu brewing remains limited. In this study, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Pichia kudriavzevii, and...
Short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) acetate, a byproduct of dietary fiber metabolism by gut bacteria, has multiple immunomodulatory functions. The anti-inflammatory role of acetate is well documented; however, its effect on monocyte chemoattractant protein...
Arsenic (As) accumulation in plant tissues is an emerging threat to crop productivity and global food security. As-toxicity in soil is increasing at alarming rates through mining, pesticide applications and industrial revolution. Therefore, a novel s...
Robust yeast tolerance to inhibitors is essential for lignocellulosic biorefinery. Although cell flocculation is known to enhance acetic acid stress tolerance, the impact of its intensity remains unclear. In this study, engineered S. cerevisiae strai...
Background/Objectives: PET imaging of bacterial infection could potentially provide added benefits for patient care through non-invasive means. [68Ga]Ga-desferrioxamine B—a radiolabelled siderophore—shows specific uptake by human-pathogen...
We describe in this study the asymmetric synthesis of radioisotope (RI)-labeled selective glucocorticoid receptor modulator. This synthesis is based on optimization of the cinchona alkaloid catalyzed addition of 6-bromoindole to ethyl trifluoropyruva...
The aim of this study was to investigate the modulation of gut microbiota by fermented raspberry juice (FRJ) both in vitro and in vivo. Results showed that total phenolic content and antioxidant activities of FRJ reached the highest after fermentatio...
This study investigated the effect of oat β-glucan as a fat substitute on the structure formation, texture, and sensory properties of pea protein yogurt. The results showed that the incorporation of 0.5% β-glucan significantly accelerated t...
The development of an energy-saving method to recycle expensive carbon fibers (CFs) from end-of-life thermosetting resin-based CF-reinforced composites (CFRCs) is strongly desired because of the environmental and economic issues. The replacement of t...
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