The fate of mamaku gum in the gut: Effect on in vitro gastrointestinal function and colon fermentation by human faecal microbiota

A Bisht, KKT Goh, L Matia-Merino - Food & function, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Mamaku is a fern indigenous to the Pacific Islands with a long history of use for therapeutic
benefits such as to combat skin conditions and manage gastrointestinal discomfort; …

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] Process-structure-function relationship for mamaku suspension: Effect of drying methods on powder functionality

A Bisht, KKT Goh, L Matia-Merino - Food Hydrocolloids, 2024 - Elsevier
The pith from mamaku tree fern entraps a unique shear-thickening biomacromolecule called
mamaku polysaccharide (MP) that may alter the rheological profile in the gut. Here we …

Preparation of Eudragit S100-pullulan/hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin complex-Eudragit S100 multilayer nanofiber film for resveratrol colon delivery

C Nie, Q Liang, Q Gao - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024 - Elsevier
Cyclodextrin-based electrospun nanofibers are promising for encapsulating and preserving
unstable compounds, but quick dissolution of certain nanofibers hinders their delivery …

[HTML][HTML] Does harvesting age matter? Changes in structure and rheology of a shear-thickening polysaccharide from Cyathea medullaris as a function of age

A Bisht, KKT Goh, IM Sims, PJB Edwards… - Carbohydrate …, 2024 - Elsevier
A shear-thickening polysaccharide from the New Zealand Black tree fern (Cyathea
medullaris, commonly known as mamaku) extracted from different age fronds (stage 1 …