Cosmetic,Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications of Fish Gelatin/Hydrolysates

There are several reviews that separately cover different aspects of fish gelatin including its preparation, characteristics, modifications, and applications. Its packaging application in food industry is extensively covered but other applications are not covered or covered alongside with those of collagen. This review is comprehensive, specific to fish gelatin/hydrolysate and cites recent research. It covers cosmetic applications, intrinsic activities, and biomedical applications in wound dressing and wound healing, gene therapy, tissue engineering, implants, and bone substitutes. It also covers its pharmaceutical applications including manufacturing of capsules, coating of microparticles/oils, coating of tablets, stabilization of emulsions and drug delivery (microspheres, nanospheres, scaffolds, microneedles, and hydrogels). The main outcomes are that fish gelatin is immunologically safe, protects from the possibility of transmission of bovine spongiform encephalopathy and foot and mouth diseases, has an economic and environmental benefits, and may be suitable for those that practice religious-based food restrictions, i.e., people of Muslim, Jewish and Hindu faiths. It has unique rheological properties, making it more suitable for certain applications than mammalian gelatins. It can be easily modified to enhance its mechanical properties. However, extensive research is still needed to characterize gelatin hydrolysates, elucidate the Structure Activity Relationship (SAR), and formulate them into dosage forms. Additionally, expansion into cosmetic applications and drug delivery is needed.     

Extraction Procedure,Characteristics, and Feasibility of Caulerpa microphysa (Chlorophyta) Polysaccharide Extract as a Cosmetic Ingredient

The green alga Caulerpa microphysa, which is native to Taiwan, has a relatively high economic value and a well-developed culture technique, and is used mainly as a foodstuff. Its extract has been shown to exhibit antitumor properties, but the polysaccharide content of the extract and its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effects and moisture-absorption and -retention capacity remain unknown. Hence, the objective of this study was to evaluate the potential of the polysaccharides in C. microphysa extract (CME) for use in cosmetics. The overall polysaccharide yield from the CME was 73.93% w/w, with four molecular weight fractions. The polysaccharides comprised 59.36 mol% mannose, 27.16 mol% glucose, and 13.48 mol% galactose. In addition, the CME exhibited strong antiallergic, wound-healing, transdermal-delivery, and moisture-absorption and -retention effects. In conclusion, the results suggested that CME potentially has anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effects and a good moisture capacity, which can be used in cosmetic applications.     

Carboxymethyl lignin as stabilizing agent in aqueous ceramic suspensions

Identifying new uses for residues of industries that process large quantities of biomass, as in bioethanol production, is essential for a sustainable development with reduced impact on the environment, which is the reason why many efforts have been devoted to find noble uses for lignins. In this study, a lignin obtained from sugarcane bagasse in a bioethanol producing plant was carboxymethylated to yield the water-soluble carboxymethyl lignin (CML), which was then used as stabilizing agent in aqueous alumina (Al₂O₃) suspensions. CML had a degree of substitution 0.46 ± 0.01, in relation to the C9 unit of lignin, and behaved as a polyelectrolyte in a large pH range owing to the dissociation of carboxylic groups. The action of CML as stabilizing agent of alumina aqueous suspensions was investigated using viscometry, zeta potential, and photon correlation spectroscopy (PCS) measurements, mainly as a function of pH and time. Overall, the results showed that CML had a good performance as a deflocculating agent, because it led to dispersions with low viscosity and small change in particle size as a function of time. The positive effect from the addition of CML was confirmed in the morphological features of the material obtained from the alumina suspensions after elimination of water, as indicated by scanning electron microscopy. The stabilization of alumina suspensions afforded by CML opens the way for similar applications of modified lignins, whose electrical and structural properties may be tuned for specific uses in various industries, including the ceramic industry.     

Date bars fortified with almonds,sesame seeds,oat flakes and skim mik powder

Fortified date bars were prepared from some of the commonly grown date cultivars in the United Arab Emirates. The average ash, fat and protein contents in the control date bar sample were 1.78, 6.09 and 7.83%, respectively. The ash and protein contents increased, but the fat content decreased slightly with the inclusion of skim milk powder in the remaining date bar formulations. All the date bar samples were found to be free from Enterobacteriaceae and coliforms. Date fruit, which usually supplies only calories, can thus be turned into a product having significant amounts of other valuable nutrients.     

Far infrared irradiation alters total polyphenol,total flavonoid,antioxidant property and quercetin production in tartary buckwheat sprout powder

The effects of far infrared irradiation (FIR) on total polyphenol (TP), total flavonoid (TF) content, antioxidant properties and aglycone quercetin production in tartary buckwheat sprout (TBS) were investigated. The study showed that FIR treatment decreased the total antioxidant capacity and metal chelating property in TBS in a temperature dependent manner, however, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging activity increased with the temperature. Similarly, TP and TF content also increased with temperature. The HPLC result revealed that quercetin production was directly proportional to the temperature, and the maximum production (average 14.8 mg/g dw) of quercetin was at 120 °C which was 13.5 times higher than the untreated control sample of TBS. Overall, this research is expected to be helpful to improve the nutritional value of tartary buckwheat by optimizing the FIR conditions.     

大豆豆浆与豆粉制品中总醛的快速测定方法

利用不同类型的大豆原料 ,不同脂肪氧化酶缺失体类型的大豆加工豆浆与豆粉制品 ,用碘滴定法对其进行总醛 (以己醛计 )含量的测定。结果表明 :己醛含量由高至低的顺序为集市购豆 >冀黄 10 5缺失体大豆 >“绥 98- 6 0 7”缺失体大豆。     

Effect of fibers on the flow property of turbulent fiber suspensions in a contraction

In the flow of turbulent fiber suspensions flowing through a contraction with rectangular cross-section, the Reynolds averaged Navier-Stokes equation with the term of additional stress resulting from fibers was solved with the Reynolds stress model to get distributions of the mean velocity, mean pressure, turbulent kinetic energy and turbulent dissipation. It is found that the mean velocities at exit are small around the center and large near the wall for higher concentration. Fibers reduce turbulent intensity and turbulent dissipation at central line, but enhance them over the cross section at exit. Fibers have no effect of restraint on the turbulence in the contraction flow. The additional stress resulting from fibers plays a role in the increase of drag.     

Cosmetic Application of Cyanobacteria Extracts with a Sustainable Vision to Skincare: Role in the Antioxidant and Antiaging Process

Nature-based and sustainably sourced cosmetics have been dominating the area of skincare products worldwide. Due to their antioxidant and antiaging properties, compounds from cyanobacteria, such as carotenoids and phycobiliproteins, may replace synthetic ingredients in cosmetic formulations and may be used in products such as sunscreens, skincare creams, and makeup. In this study, we evaluated the potential of acetonic and aqueous extracts from cyanobacteria strains of the genera Cyanobium and Leptothoe and from strains within Synechococcales and Oscillatoriales orders, for use in cosmetics. Extractions were sequentially performed with acetone and water. Extracts were firstly analyzed for their toxicity to keratinocytes, fibroblasts, and endothelial cells (HaCAT, 3T3L1 and hCMEC/D3, respectively). The non-cytotoxic extracts were characterized in terms of total proteins, carotenoids, chlorophyll, phenols, phycobiliproteins, and analyzed for their antioxidant potential against the superoxide anion radical (O₂^•−), and for their ability to inhibit key enzymes associated with the skin aging process. Aqueous extracts were richer in total proteins and phycobiliproteins. The aqueous extracts of Synechococcales cyanobacterium LEGE 181157 and Synechococcales cyanobacterium LEGE 181150 showed the highest value for total proteins (760.81 and 695.25 μg BSA mL⁻¹_{dry extract,} respectively) and the best values regarding O₂^•− scavenging (IC₅₀ = 63.24 and 112.18 μg mL⁻¹_{dry extract}, respectively) with a significant negative correlation observed (p < 0.01). Moreover, aqueous extracts of Synechococcales cyanobacterium LEGE 181150 and Synechococcales cyanobacterium LEGE 181157 inhibited hyaluronidase, (IC₅₀ of 483.86 and 645.06 μg mL⁻¹_{dry extract}, respectively), with a significant negative correlation with total proteins (p < 0.05), pointing out the contribution of these compounds to the biological activities observed. Acetonic extracts were richer in carotenoids and phenols. Zeaxanthin and β-carotene were predominant among all strains, being present in higher amount in Cyanobium sp. LEGE 07175 (53.08 μg mg⁻¹) and Leptothoe sp. LEGE 181156 (47.89 μg mg⁻¹), respectively. The same strains also showed the highest values for collagenase inhibition at 750 μg mL⁻¹_{dry extract} (32.88 and 36.61%, respectively). Furthermore, Leptothoe sp. LEGE 181156 exhibited the lowest IC₅₀ value for tyrosinase inhibition (465.92 μg mL⁻¹_{dry extract}) and Synechococcales cyanobacterium LEGE 181157 presented the best values for elastase inhibition (IC₅₀ of 380.50 and IC₂₅ of 51.43 μg mL⁻¹_{dry extract}). In general, cyanobacteria extracts demonstrated potential for being used for antiaging purposes, with aqueous extracts being more efficient at free radicals scavenging and acetonic ones at avoiding degradation of dermal matrix components.     

乳清浓缩蛋白和大豆分离蛋白的营养价值评价

采用国际上通用的营养价值评价方法,分别测定了蛋白粉中乳清浓缩蛋白(WPC)和大豆分离蛋白(SPI)粗蛋白含量和氨基酸组成,对它们的营养价值进行全面评价.分析结果显示,乳清浓缩蛋白和大豆分离蛋白必需氨基酸含量较高,分别占其氨基酸总量的40.8%和38.5%,蛋白质的氨基酸评分(AAS)、化学评分(CS)、必需氨基酸指数(EAAI)、生物价(BV)、营养指数(NI)和氨基酸比值系数分(SRCAA)分别为66.3、61.4、69.5、64.1、56.0、82.0和48.3、44.6、62.3、56.2、51.1、76.6.结果表明乳清浓缩蛋白和大豆分离蛋白是良好的蛋白质来源.     

5年生人工种植人参超微粉对大鼠实验性低血压的影响

目的观察人参超微粉对大鼠实验性低血压模型的升压作用。方法 40只Wistar大鼠随机选取10只作为正常组,其余30只灌胃(ig)复方利血平混悬液(10m L/kg每日2次)制备低血压模型,连续7周,将收缩压≤80mm Hg的大鼠选入实验。24只造模成功大鼠结合血压、体重随机分为3组:模型组、人参超微粉0.5、1.0g/kg组,每组8只。模型组大鼠ig 0.5%羧甲基纤维素钠10m L/kg,人参超微粉组分别ig相应药物,每日1次,连续4周。采用尾套法于造模前、造模过程中及给药后每周测量大鼠血压1次,观察人参超微粉对大鼠实验性低血压的升压作用。结果与正常组比较,模型组大鼠于造模第5~7周可见SBP、DBP及MAP均明显下降(P0.01或P0.001)。与模型组比较,人参超微粉0.5g/kg于给药第3~4周可见SBP、DBP及MAP均明显升高,人参超微粉1.0g/kg于给药第2~4周可见SBP、DBP及MAP均明显升高(P0.05或P0.01)。结论人参超微粉对大鼠实验性低血压模型具有升压作用。     

Constitutive equations for dilute bubble suspensions and rheological behavior in simple shear and uniaxial elongational flow fields

A theoretical model is proposed in order to investigate rheological behavior of bubble suspension with large deformation. Theoretical constitutive equations for dilute bubble suspensions are derived by applying a deformation theory of ellipsoidal droplet [1] to a phenomenological suspension theory [2]. The rate of deformation tensor within the bubble and the time evolution of interface tensor are predicted by applying the proposed constitutive equations, which have two free fitting parameters. The transient and steady rheological properties of dilute bubble suspensions are studied for several capillary numbers (Ca) under simple shear flow and uniaxial elongational flow fields. The retraction force of the bubble caused by the interfacial tension increases as bubbles undergo deformation. The transient and steady relative viscosity decreases asCa increases. The normal stress difference (NSD) under the simple shear has the largest value whenCa is around 1 and the ratio of the first NSD to the second NSD has the value of 3/4 for largeCa but 2 for smallCa. In the uniaxial elongational flow, the elongational viscosity is three times as large as the shear viscosity like the Newtonian fluid.     

A new formula for predicting the velocity distribution in the turbulent fiber suspensions of a channel flow

The equation of Reynolds averaged Navier-Stokes with the term of additional stress resulted from fibers and the equation of probability distribution function for mean fiber orientation are derived and solved numerically to explore the characteristics of fiber suspension flow in a channel. The mathematical model and numerical code are validated by comparing the computational results with the corresponding experimental ones. The effect of Reynolds number, fiber concentration and fiber aspect-ratio on the velocity profile, turbulent intensity, and turbulent dissipation rate is analyzed. The results show that the effect of fibers on turbulent channel flow is equivalent to an additional viscosity, but at this range of fiber concentration, the effect of the presence of fibers was small. The turbulent velocity profiles of fiber suspension become gradually sharper in the central region of channel by increasing the fiber concentration and/or decreasing the Reynolds number. The velocity gradient near the wall decreases gradually as the fiber aspect-ratio increased. The turbulent kinetic energy will increase with increasing Reynolds number, fiber concentration, and fiber aspect-ratio. The turbulent dissipation rate will increase with increasing fiber concentration or decreasing fiber aspect-ratio. Finally, the equation of velocity profile for turbulent fiber suspension channel flow, involving the effect of Reynolds number, fiber concentration, and aspect-ratio, is derived.     

婴儿配方奶粉生产中部分应用大豆分离蛋白的研究

通过对人乳和牛乳蛋白质组分的差异比较,利用大豆分离蛋白中的优质氨基酸与乳蛋白混合后的营养互补,提高营养价值.同时与乳糖配合可以达到部分替代脱盐乳清粉D90的目的,进而提升产品营养,做到婴儿配方奶粉的国产化.     

标准加入法测定豆奶粉中铁

采用邻二氮菲分光光度法对豆奶粉中铁的测定进行了研究,并对其影响因素进行了分析和探讨.通过单因素实验确定其最佳测量条件为:最大吸收波长510 nm、有色配合物的反应时间 10 min、邻二氮菲溶液添加量2.00 mL、1.0 mol/L NaOH溶液1.50 mL.通过原子吸收分光光度法验证,该方法简单方便、精确度高,可广泛用于豆奶粉中铁的测定.     

大豆分离蛋白在婴幼儿配方乳粉中的应用

利用大豆分离蛋白为优质的蛋白质,将其应用到婴幼儿配方乳粉中,并研究了添加比例及杀菌温度等因素对产品不溶度指数的影响,摸索出大豆分离蛋白在婴幼儿配方乳粉中的最佳添加比例,提高婴幼儿配方乳粉的优质蛋白质的含量。     

Transport studies of peanut shell powder reinforced natural rubber composites in chlorinated solvents

Composites of Natural rubber (NR) Peanut shell powder (PSP) were prepared and their morphology, transport behavior at different temperatures in chlorinated solvent were studied. The PSP used in compounding the natural rubber was processed in two particle sizes. The effect of modification by alkali treatment of PSP on polymer properties was also investigated. The computed solvent properties were discussed in terms of PSP content, particle size, nature of solvent, and temperature. All the NR-PSP composites were found to decrease with the uptake of chlorinated solvents than NR, but the effect was more significant in the case of alkali treated PSP composites. Furthermore, the uptake of solvent decreased with increase in penetrant size; being the highest for dichloromethane, and the lowest for carbon tetrachloride. Activation energy was found to be maximum for highest in dichloromethane at the filler contents investigated. The thermodynamic parameters of the sorption process were also evaluated. The results showed that PSP filler acts as functional additives capable of manipulating and tailoring the transport of chlorinated solvents through elastomeric membranes even at concentrations as low as 10 parts per hundred (phr). The relationship between the transport behaviour and the morphology of the system was also examined.     

Effect of Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum) leaf powder supplementation on blood sugar levels, serum lipids and tissues lipids in diabetic rats

Tulasi leaf powder was fed at the 1% level in normal and diabetic rats for a period of one month to explore the effect on fasting blood sugar, uronic acid, total amino acids, and the lipid profile in serum and tissue lipids. The results indicated a significant reduction in fasting blood sugar, uronic acid, total amino acids, total cholesterol, triglyceride, phospholipids and total lipids. In liver, total cholesterol, triglyceride and total lipids were significantly lowered. Total lipids were significantly reduced in kidney. In heart, a significant fall in total cholesterol and phospholipids was observed. All these observations indicate the hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effect of Tulasi in diabetic rats.     

Seed oils rich in linolenic acid as renewable feedstock for environment-friendly crosslinkers in powder coatings

In the work described, seed oils rich in linolenic acid were used for the synthesis of aliphatic oxiranes. The oils studied were linseed (Linum usitatissimum) oil, Canadian linseed oil and the oil of Lallemantia iberica. The oils contained 54.1, 60.2 and 68.0% of linolenic acid, respectively, and showed high theoretical iodine values of 211, 226 and 236 g/hg. Unsaturations in the oils were used to introduce epoxides by epoxidation with in situ generated peroxyacetic acid. The epoxidized oils, showing high percentages of oxirane oxygen (9.4, 10.0 and 10.7%), were applied as crosslinkers in powder-coating formulations. The major advantage of these types of crosslinkers is that they are neither toxic nor mutagenic, in contrast with the widely applied synthetic triglycidyl isocyanurate (TGIC) crosslinkers. However, two potential problems exist when aliphatic oxiranes are compared with conventional TGIC systems. A decrease in glass transition temperature (T_g) of the powder formulation and a higher degree of yellowing of the coating are often observed. In this paper the effects of using oils containing high linolenic acid contents on the yellowing of the coating and the T_g of the powder, are studied. It appeared that aliphatic oxiranes are suitable as environment-friendly crosslinkers in powder-coating systems.