Antimicrobial properties of chitosan and chitosan derivatives in the treatment of enteric infections

D Yan, Y Li, Y Liu, N Li, X Zhang, C Yan - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Antibiotics played an important role in controlling the development of enteric infection.
However, the emergence of antibiotic resistance and gut dysbiosis led to a growing interest …

Antimicrobial actions and applications of chitosan

CL Ke, FS Deng, CY Chuang, CH Lin - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Chitosan is a naturally originating product that can be applied in many areas due to its
biocompatibility, biodegradability, and nontoxic properties. The broad-spectrum …

Valorizing the usage of olive leaves, bioactive compounds, biological activities, and food applications: A comprehensive review

S Selim, M Albqmi, MM Al-Sanea, TS Alnusaire… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Olive oil production is a significant source of economic profit for Mediterranean nations,
accounting for around 98 percent of global output. Olive oil usage has increased …

Application of depolymerized chitosan in crop production: A review

PO Boamah, J Onumah, WO Aduguba… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Currently, chitosan (CHT) is well known for its uses, particularly in veterinary and agricultural
fields. However, chitosan's uses suffer greatly due to its extremely solid crystalline structure …

Recent progress in the preparation, chemical interactions and applications of biocompatible polysaccharide-protein nanogel carriers

Z Zhang, G Hao, C Liu, J Fu, D Hu, J Rong… - Food Research …, 2021 - Elsevier
Nanogel carriers are rapidly emerged as a major delivery strategy in the fields of food,
biology and medicine for small particle size, excellent solubility, high loading, and controlled …

Olive byproducts and their bioactive compounds as a valuable source for food packaging applications

K Khwaldia, N Attour, J Matthes, L Beck… - … reviews in food …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Among the most important agro‐industrial activities in the Mediterranean basin, olive oil
production has a high impact on the economy of many Mediterranean countries. However …

Antioxidant extracts from Greek and Spanish olive leaves: antimicrobial, anticancer and antiangiogenic effects

IZ Magyari-Pavel, EA Moacă, Ș Avram, Z Diaconeasa… - Antioxidants, 2024 - mdpi.com
Olea europaea L. is the most valuable species of the Olea type, and its products offer a wide
range of therapeutical uses. The olive tree has been extensively studied for its nourishing …

Naturally occurring phenolic compounds as promising antimycotoxin agents: Where are we now?

OS Ahmed, C Tardif, C Rouger… - … reviews in food …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Mycotoxins are metabolites produced by molds that contaminate food commodities, are
harmful to both humans and animals, as well as cause economic losses. Many countries …

Harnessing the potential of nanobiotechnology in medicinal plants

M Bernela, M Seth, N Kaur, S Sharma… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Medicinal plants have recently gained importance due to the increasing acceptance of
herbal healthcare practices as they serve a plethora of pharmacological effects owing to the …

Present scenarios and future prospects of herbal nanomedicine for antifungal therapy

R Yadav, M Pradhan, K Yadav, A Mahalvar… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2022 - Elsevier
The current COVID-19 epidemic is a sobering reminder that human susceptibility to
infectious diseases remains even in our modern civilization. After all, infectious diseases are …