Microbiology
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Bacterial protease alleviate chronic liver fibrosis induced by thioacetamide through suppression of hepatic stellate cells consequently decrease its proliferative index
Published in ScienceDirect Publication: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules By Abstract In chronic liver diseases, liver fibrosis occurs due to excessive extracellular matrix (ECM) protein accumulation. Approximately 2 million deaths occur yearly due to liver disease, while cirrhosis is the 11th most common cause of […]
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Astragalus polysaccharide promotes sheep satellite cell differentiation by regulating miR-133a through the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway
Published in ScienceDirect Publication: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules By Abstract Astragalus polysaccharide (APS) possesses extensive biological activities, pharmacological effects, and anti-fatigue function. MiR-133a is a specifically expressed miRNA in skeletal muscle that participates in the regulation of myoblast proliferation and differentiation. However, little is […]
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Discovery, disassembly, depolymerization and derivatization of catechyl lignin in Chinese tallow seed coats
Published in ScienceDirect Publication: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules By Abstract The search for feedstock of catechyl lignin (C-lignin) is great interest and importance, as C-lignin featuring homogeneity and linearity is considered as an “ideal lignin” archetype for valorization and exits in only a few […]
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Insight into the spatial distribution and interaction model of heat-induced micro- and nano-starch/myofibrillar protein blends
Published in ScienceDirect Publication: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules By Abstract This work investigated the gelatinizing and hydration properties of raw and milled tapioca starches at micron and nano scale as well as their effects on gelation of myofibrillar proteins (MP) from Ctenopharyngodon idellus by […]
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Synthesis and characterization of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)/chitosan-graft poly (acrylic acid) conjugate hyaluronate for targeted delivery of methotrexate drug to colon cancer cells
Published in ScienceDirect Publication: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules By Abstract Anti-cancer medications that are delivered specifically to the tumor site possess greater efficacy with less negative effects on the body. So, the current research relies on a novel method for intercalating the anticancer medication […]
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The influence of molecular weight of cellulose on the properties of carboxylic acid crosslinked cellulose hydrogels for biomedical and environmental applications
Published in ScienceDirect Publication: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules By Abstract Hydrogels a three-dimensional network structure of hydrophilic polymers have gained significant interest in the field of biomedicine due to its high-water absorption properties and its resemblance to the native extracellular matrix. However, the hydrogel’s […]
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Fabrication of silver nanoparticles within chitosan based microgels for catalysis
Published in ScienceDirect Publication: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules By Abstract Chitosan based monodisperse poly[chitosan-N-isopropylmethacrylamide-acrylic acid] [P(CNA)] microgels were produced via precipitation polymerization. Resulting crosslinked P(CNA) micro particles were used as micro-reactors to prepare silver nanoparticles within the polymeric network by chemical reduction of Ag+ […]
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Coconut waste valorization to produce biochar catalyst and its application in cellulose-degrading enzymes production via SSF
Published in ScienceDirect Publication: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules By Abstract Solid waste management and waste valorization are key concerns and challenges around the globe. Solid wastes generated by food industries are found in a diverse variety, are key sources of enormously valuable compounds, and […]
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Sustainable soy protein microsponges for efficient removal of lead (II) from aqueous environments
Published in ScienceDirect Publication: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules By Abstract Author links open overlay panelSara Anselmo a 1, Tiziana Avola b 1, Kleopatra Kalouta c d, Salvatore Cataldo a, Giuseppe Sancataldo a, Nicola Muratore a, Vito Foderà d, Valeria Vetri a, Alberto Pettignano aShow […]
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Intermolecular interactions between starch and polyvinyl alcohol for improving mechanical properties of starch-based straws
Published in ScienceDirect Publication: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules By Abstract Starch/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) degradable straws with different PVA contents were prepared by the twin-screw extrusion method. The results showed that the starch/PVA straws with 40 % PVA (PS4) had the highest dispersion uniformity of starch […]
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