Hydrophobic bioactive compounds like astaxanthin (AST) exhibit poor water solubility and
low bioavailability. Liposomes, which serve as nanocarriers, are known for their excellent …

Dietary intake of natural substances to regulate physiological functions is currently regarded
as a potential way of promoting health. As one of the recommended dietary ingredients …

This study focused on the non-covalent interaction between soybean protein isolate (SPI)
and β-carotene (BC). The conformational changes of SPI with β-carotene in varying …

The present study aims to assess the effect of different concentrations of auxins and
combinations of plant growth regulators (PGRs), specifically auxin and cytokinin, on somatic …

As a crucial component of the fungal cell membranes, ergosterol has been demonstrated to
possess surface activity attributed to its hydrophobic region and polar group. However …

The application of plant sterols in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia is promising. We
hypothesize that plant sterols can reduce blood cholesterol because they have a side chain …

Phytosterols and squalene, widely applied in pharmaceutical and food industries, were
extracted and concentrated from passion fruit by-products (PFBP). A supercritical extraction …

Novel biomaterials are becoming more crucial in treating human diseases. However, many
materials require complex artificial modifications and synthesis, leading to potential …

In this study, nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) were prepared using walnut oil as a liquid
lipid to load phytosterols (PS). The effects of different ratios of PS to lipids on the structural …

Phytosterols (PS) are widely distributed in the plant source foods, and research on their
health benefits has become increasingly active. This article briefly outlines the main …