Biopolymers are important due to their exceptional functional and barrier properties and also
their non-toxicity and eco-friendly nature for various food, biomedical, and pharmaceutical …

Biotechnology is providing us with a wide range of options for how we can use agricultural
and commercial forestry lands. The cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops on millions …

In patients with respiratory allergy, cross-reactivity between aeroallergens and foods may
induce food allergy, symptoms ranging from oral allergy syndrome to severe anaphylaxis …

Nano/micro-carrier systems have shown promising application in the biomedical field as
various delivery carriers. The composite material and fabrication method determine their …

This study evaluated the gut and peripheral immune response to genetically modified (GM)
maize in mice in vulnerable conditions. Weaning and old mice were fed a diet containing …

To improve the probability of detecting unintended side effects during maize gene
manipulations by bombardment, proteomics was used as an analytical tool complementary …

Fining treatments involve the addition of a substance or a mixture to wine, and are generally
carried out in order to clarify, stabilize or modify the wine's organoleptic characteristics …

There are a growing number of individuals diagnosed with food allergies and intolerances.
Gluten, in particular, is avoided by many individuals because of celiac disease, gluten …

Background Zein-based carriers are a promising delivery system for biomedical
applications. However, few studies involve systematic investigation on their in vivo …

BACKGROUND: In a previous study a 9-kd lipid-transfer protein (LTP) was identified as the
major allergen of raw maize in a population of 22 anaphylactic patients. However, the …