Actinomycete potential as biocontrol agent of phytopathogenic fungi: mechanisms, source, and applications

JA Torres-Rodriguez, JJ Reyes-Pérez… - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Synthetic fungicides have been the main control of phytopathogenic fungi. However, they
cause harm to humans, animals, and the environment, as well as generating resistance in …

Antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral polymeric food packaging in post-COVID-19 era

A Srisa, K Promhuad, H San, Y Laorenza, P Wongphan… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Consumers are now more concerned about food safety and hygiene following the COVID-19
pandemic. Antimicrobial packaging has attracted increased interest by reducing …

Fabrication of carboxymethyl chitosan films for cheese packaging containing gliadin-carboxymethyl chitosan nanoparticles co-encapsulating natamycin and …

M Fang, J Wang, S Fang, X Zuo - International Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, gliadin-carboxymethyl chitosan composite nanoparticles (GC NPs) co-
encapsulated natamycin (Nata) and theaflavins (TFs) were constructed and added as an …

[HTML][HTML] Edible films based on potato and quince peels with potential for the preservation of cured cheese

P Coimbra, B Marona, MHF Henriques… - Food Packaging and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Edible and biodegradable films for food packaging were developed based on starch (S) and
agro-industrial residues, such as potato peels (P) and/or quince (Q) peels. All films exhibited …

Recent advances in nanoantibiotics against multidrug-resistant bacteria

M Li, Y Liu, Y Gong, X Yan, L Wang, W Zheng… - Nanoscale …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria-caused infections have been a major threat to human
health. The abuse of conventional antibiotics accelerates the generation of MDR bacteria …

Preparation and characterization of natamycin-incorporated agar film and its application on preservation of strawberries

XH Wang, XJ Song, DJ Zhang, ZJ Li… - Food Packaging and Shelf …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study investigated the preparation and characterization of Natamycin-incorporated agar
film and its antimicrobial effect on preserve quality of fresh strawberries. Natamycin …

Nanostructured antimicrobials for quality and safety improvement in dairy products

A Brandelli, NA Lopes, CMB Pinilla - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
In the food sector, one of the most important economic activities is the dairy industry, which
has been facing many challenges in order to meet the increasing demand by consumers for …

Exploring yeast‐based microbial interactions: the next frontier in postharvest biocontrol

B Agirman, E Carsanba, L Settanni, H Erten - Yeast, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Fresh fruits and vegetables are susceptible to a large variety of spoilage agents before and
after harvest. Among these, fungi are mostly responsible for the microbiological …

[HTML][HTML] Natamycin sequesters ergosterol and interferes with substrate transport by the lysine transporter Lyp1 from yeast

M Szomek, P Reinholdt, HL Walther, HA Scheidt… - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA …, 2022 - Elsevier
Natamycin is a polyene macrolide, widely employed to treat fungal keratitis and other yeast
infections as well as to protect food products against fungal molds. In contrast to other …

Rapid microwave synthesis of N and S dual-doped carbon quantum dots for natamycin determination based on fluorescence switch-off assay

A Abdel-Hakim, F Belal, MA Hammad… - … and Applications in …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
Abstract Green, one-pot, quick, and easily synthesized nitrogen and sulfur co-doped carbon
quantum dots (N, S-CDs) were obtained from cheap and readily available chemicals …