[HTML][HTML] Microbial exopolysaccharides: structure, diversity, applications, and future frontiers in sustainable functional materials

C Mouro, AP Gomes, IC Gouveia - Polysaccharides, 2024 - mdpi.com
Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) are a diverse class of biopolymers synthesized by
microorganisms under environmental stress conditions, such as pH, temperature, light …

[HTML][HTML] Smart Alginate Nanomaterials: Revolutionizing Food Across Delivery, Preservation, Packaging, Safety, and Waste Upcycling

S Rathee, KRB Singh, S Mallick, J Singh… - Carbohydrate Polymer …, 2024 - Elsevier
As the global population grows, the demand for safe food security aligned with sustainable
development objectives becomes increasingly critical. This review delves into the innovative …

Fabrication and characterisation of human gut microbiome derived exopolysaccharide mediated silver nanoparticles–An in-vitro and in-vivo approach of Bio-Pm …

DR Ravindran, S Kannan, M Marudhamuthu - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Utilising bacteria to produce silver nanoparticles was highly favoured due to its ability to
minimise costs and mitigate any potential negative environmental impact …

[HTML][HTML] Insights into the interaction between mineral formation and heavy metals immobilization, mediated by Virgibacillus exopolymeric substances

ZA Al Disi, DO Mohamed, MA Al-Ghouti… - … Technology & Innovation, 2024 - Elsevier
Heavy metal pollution poses significant risks to both the environment and human health due
to their toxicity, long residence times, and their ability to bioaccumulate and bio magnify …

Advances in microbial exopolysaccharides as α-amylase inhibitors: Effects, structure–activity relationships, and anti-diabetic effects in vivo

L Zhang, Z Li, H Kong, X Ban, Z Gu, Y Hong… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The rapid digestion of starch, as the main source of energy in the human diet, causes an
acute increase in blood sugar levels that will affect blood glucose homeostasis. The …

Cryptophytes as potential source of natural antimicrobials for food preservation

M Abidizadegan, E Peltomaa, P Ilina… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Cryptophytes are a promising source of bioactive compounds that have not been fully
explored. This research investigated the antimicrobial activity of total phenolic compounds …

Revisiting microbial exopolysaccharides: a biocompatible and sustainable polymeric material for multifaceted biomedical applications

NS Kiran, C Yashaswini, S Singh, BG Prajapati - 3 Biotech, 2024 - Springer
Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) have gained significant attention as versatile
biomolecules with multifarious applications across various sectors. This review explores the …

[HTML][HTML] Microbial exopolysaccharide composites with inorganic materials and their biomedical applications: A review

V Ahuja, S Chauhan, D Dasgupta, P Wadhwa… - Carbohydrate Polymer …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are high molecular weight carbohydrate-based
materials produced and secreted in response to external environmental stress to protect …

Postbiotics as Antiinflammatory and Immune‐Modulating Bioactive Compounds in Metabolic Dysfunction‐Associated Steatotic Liver Disease

Y Yilmaz - Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Postbiotics, defined as products or metabolic byproducts secreted by live bacteria or
released after bacterial lysis, are emerging as promising therapeutic agents for metabolic …

Development, characterization and evaluation of in vitro safety and in vivo efficacy of repellent gel formulations

MRM da Silva, TCL Castellane, BFS de Sousa… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2024 - Elsevier
Contagious diseases caused by mosquito bites are responsible for epidemic outbreaks
around the world. Applying mosquito repellents is the main and most cost-effective …