Targeting apoptotic pathway of cancer cells with phytochemicals and plant-based nanomaterials

AK Wani, N Akhtar, TG Mir, R Singh, PK Jha, SK Mallik… - Biomolecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Apoptosis is the elimination of functionally non-essential, neoplastic, and infected cells via
the mitochondrial pathway or death receptor pathway. The process of apoptosis is highly …

Review and perspectives of the use of alginate as a polymer matrix for microorganisms applied in agro-industry

B Martínez-Cano, CJ Mendoza-Meneses… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Alginate is a polysaccharide with the property of forming hydrogels, which is economic
production, zero toxicity, and biocompatibility. In the agro-industry, alginate is used as a …

Materials used for the microencapsulation of probiotic bacteria in the food industry

E Kowalska, M Ziarno, A Ekielski, T Żelaziński - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Probiotics and probiotic therapy have been rapidly developing in recent years due to an
increasing number of people suffering from digestive system disorders and diseases related …

A narrative review of the synthesis, characterization, and applications of iron oxide nanoparticles

JE Ogbezode, US Ezealigo, A Bello, VC Anye… - Discover Nano, 2023 - Springer
The significance of green synthesized nanomaterials with a uniform shape, reduced sizes,
superior mechanical capabilities, phase microstructure, magnetic behavior, and superior …

[HTML][HTML] Nanomaterials advancements for enhanced contaminant removal in wastewater treatment: nanoparticles, nanofibers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)

D Zamel, AU Khan, A Waris, A Ebrahim… - Results in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Wastewater is not only a problem but also a precious source of water that has to be utilized
wisely to solve the issue of the water crisis. Prior efforts have been exerted towards …

Microencapsulation of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA‐5 and Bifidobacterium animalis BB‐12 in pectin and sodium alginate: A comparative study on viability, stability …

Z Motalebi Moghanjougi… - Food Science & …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The present study aimed at examining whether the microencapsulation of Lactobacillus
acidophilus LA‐5 and Bifidobacterium animalis BB‐12 inside hydrogels could prolong their …

Development of nano-emulsions based on Ayapana triplinervis essential oil for the control of Aedes aegypti larvae

AB Lobato Rodrigues, RL Martins, ÉM Rabelo… - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Ayapana triplinervis is a plant species used in traditional medicine and in mystical-religious
rituals by traditional communities in the Amazon. The aim of this study are to develop a nano …

Effective Disposal of Methylene Blue and Bactericidal Benefits of Using GO-Doped MnO2 Nanorods Synthesized through One-Pot Synthesis

S Shaheen, A Iqbal, M Ikram, K Ul-Ain, S Naz… - ACS …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Graphene oxide (GO)-doped MnO2 nanorods loaded with 2, 4, and 6% GO were
synthesized via the chemical precipitation route at room temperature. The aim of this work …

Advances in nanofabrication technology for nutraceuticals: New insights and future trends

R Puttasiddaiah, R Lakshminarayana, NL Somashekar… - Bioengineering, 2022 - mdpi.com
Bioactive components such as polyphenolics, flavonoids, bioactive peptides, pigments, and
essential fatty acids were known to ward off some deadliest diseases. Nutraceuticals are …

Electric Field-Driven Self-Assembly of Gold Nanoparticle Monolayers on Silicon Substrates

FA Deader, Y Abbas, A Qurashi, M Al-Qutayri, V Chan… - Langmuir, 2023 - ACS Publications
Nanoparticles (NPs) bridge the gap between bulk materials and their equivalent
molecular/atomic counterparts. The physical, optical, and electronic properties of individual …