Oil-in-water emulsion properties of egg yolk: Effect of enzymatic modification by phospholipase A2

Emulsifying properties of egg yolk were investigated after a treatment with phospholipase A₂ (PLA₂) where phospholipids (PLs) are converted into lyso-phospholipids. The resulting lyso-PLs are more hydrophilic and therefore show improved emulsifying activity in o/w-emulsions. However, so far no systematic study deals with the changes of egg yolk's functionality due to enzymatic treatment. Little is known about the emulsion properties particularly in different environmental conditions. Egg yolk's functional behaviour is highly dependent on pH and salt concentration used. Therefore, this study investigated four different environmental conditions. At pH 4 the pH of commercial dressings is simulated and pH 6.5 represents the pH of untreated egg yolk in its natural form. Two salt concentrations are used, where granules are in their native and their disrupted form, i.e. 0.15 and 0.52 M NaCl, respectively. Results suggest that significant differences in the emulsifying properties of untreated and modified egg yolk not primarily derive from the existence of lyso-phospholipids but from structural changes in egg yolk granules and LDL micelles.     

Optimization of the enzymatic modification of egg yolk by phospholipase A2 to improve its functionality for mayonnaise production

Egg yolk (EY) was enzymatically modified by phospholipase A₂ to improve its functional properties for mayonnaise production. The optimum reaction conditions predicted by response surface methodology were enzyme concentration of 7432 LEU for 74 min in the presence of 11.5% (w/w) salt. The predicted values were in good agreement with the experimental values. The mayonnaise prepared with 6% (w/w) of the enzymatically modified EY (EM-EY) had no significant differences in overall acceptability or in the perceived intensities of umami, nutty flavor, sourness, oiliness, and rancid flavor as compared to the mayonnaise prepared with 8% (w/w) fresh EY. The stability of the mayonnaise prepared with 6% (w/w) EM-EY was greater than that of the mayonnaise prepared with 10% (w/w) fresh EY. Based on the results, EM-EY, when produced at optimum conditions, has great potential to replace fresh EY.     

Partial hydrolysis of soybean oil by phospholipase A1 (Lecitase Ultra)

The partial hydrolysis of soybean oil, as catalysed by phospholipase A₁ (Lecitase Ultra) in a solvent-free system, was investigated in this study. The optimal pH and temperature for the partial hydrolysis of soybean oil by phospholipase A₁ (Lecitase Ultra) were 6.8 and 40 °C, respectively. Phospholipase A₁ (Lecitase Ultra) displayed good stability over a range of pH values from 4.7 to 7.4, and at temperatures below 60 °C. Phospholipase A₁ (Lecitase Ultra) is postulated to possess sn-1,3-position regiospecificity towards triacylglycerols (TAGs), based on the identification of the fatty acids released from TAGs following partial hydrolysis by swine pancreatic lipase (SPL) and phospholipase A₁ (Lecitase Ultra). Alternative TAG hydrolysis routes for phospholipase A₁ (Lecitase Ultra) are postulated, and several reaction equilibrium and rate constants were determined.     

磷脂酶A1(Lecitase Ultra)大孔树脂固定化研究

选用9种树脂对磷脂酶A1(Lecitase Ultra)进行固定化,比较得出最适合的固定化载体为D101型号的大孔树脂.对其固定化条件进行优化,得到了固定化最优的条件为:酶液和树脂液料比1∶1(mL/g),磷酸盐缓冲液pH为6.5,室温下固定化时间60 min.在此条件下的得到的固定化酶的酶活力为750.0 U/g.通过扫描电子显微镜观测了固定化前后,树脂表面特征的变化.     

Essential rosemary oil protects testicular cells against DNA-damaging effects of H2O2 and DMNQ

Rosemary oil (RO) is popular in the Mediterranean region as a culinary additive which has the ability to protect delicate organs such as liver, brain and heart. We examined the effect of RO consumption on resistance of rat testicular cells (TCs) against DNA-damaging effects of the oxidative agents H₂O₂ and DMNQ and on the activity of the antioxidant enzymes glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). DNA lesions were detected by conventional and modified comet assay and the activities of GSH-Px and SOD were measured spectrophotometrically. Since TCs represent a mixture of haploid, diploid and tetraploid cells, we used flow cytometry for their differentiation and calculation of DNA-damaging effects of H₂O₂ and DMNQ in cells of different ploidy. The results showed that the oxidative DNA lesions were significantly reduced in TCs from rats administered RO; however, the activity of antioxidant enzymes did not differ in TCs from control and RO-supplemented rats.     

Changes in enzyme activities in abscission zone and berry drop of ‘Kyoho’ grapes under high O2 or CO2 atmospheric storage

To investigate the effects of high atmospheric O₂ on berry drop in ‘Kyoho’ grapes (Vitis vinifera X V. labrusca), changes in fruit detachment force (FDF), berry abscission and enzyme activities in the abscission zone (AZ) were examined during 60 days of storage in air (control), 40% O₂+30% CO₂ or 80% O₂ at 0 °C and 95% relative humidity. There was a high negative correlation between FDF and berry drop. Cellulase activity increased over time and correlated strongly with berry abscission. Polygalacturonase (PG) activity increased markedly for the first 30 days and then decreased slightly. Pectinesterase (PE) maintained a basal level of activity at low temperatures. Cellulase, PG and PE activities were the lowest in fruits in 80% O₂, followed by 40% O₂+30% CO₂ and air storage. Peroxidase (POD) activity dropped firstly and subsequently rose sharply, which promoted by 80% O₂ and inhibited by 40% O₂+30% CO₂ compared with control. High O₂ suppressed the activities of cellulase, PG and PE, maintained higher FDF, and reduced berry abscission during storage.     

A dissolving CO2 headspace combined with organic acids prolongs the shelf-life of fresh pork

The aim of this paper was to evaluate the effect of a novel CO₂ packaging method in combination with organic acids on the microbial growth in fresh pork meat. Fresh pork fillet was packed with a small amount of 100% CO₂ (initial gas/product ratio 0.2/1.0) and a brine solution containing citric acid (3% w/w, pH 5), acetic acid (1% w/w, pH 5) or a combination of both. Microbial counts and composition in the product were determined. CO₂, citric acid and acetic acid each reduced total growth after four weeks of storage and delayed the onset of microbial growth. Combinations of treatments increased the effects and microbial growth in samples packed with a combination of CO₂ and both acids was negligible even after 35 days. However, the addition of citric acid to the packages led to significant precipitation in the brine. Analysis of the bacterial flora showed that lactic-acid bacteria dominated the flora in samples packed with CO₂ while vacuum-packed samples contained high numbers of Pseudomonas sp. and yeast. As all CO₂ dissolved in the product within hours after packaging, the outer appearance of the package was that of a vacuum-package. As a result, this novel packaging method combined the advantages of modified atmosphere packaging (antimicrobial effect of CO₂) and vacuum packaging (low space requirement).     

响应面法优化O3/H2O2组合工艺处理制浆中段废水的研究

本研究为提高臭氧（O₃）氧化处理制浆中段废水的COD去除率,以广西某造纸厂制浆中段废水为研究对象,采用O₃/H₂O₂组合工艺对其进行高级氧化处理。分别探究了废水初始pH值、O₃用量、H₂O₂用量、反应时间和搅拌速度等影响因素对废水色度和COD去除效果的影响。为提高最优工艺参数的精确度,对O₃/H₂O₂组合工艺参数进行响应面优化法分析。结果表明,在废水初始pH值=8、H₂O₂用量为1.0 mL/L、O₃用量为480 mg/L的工艺条件下,废水色度为85.7倍,色度去除率为99.3%;COD_Cr达208.2 mg/L,COD_Cr去除率为84.5%。     

Alterations in antioxidant enzyme activities and oxidative damage in alcoholic rat tissues: Protective role of Thespesia populnea

Recent advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis of alcohol-induced hepato-renal injury and the development of new approaches to its treatment have been reported in various works. This study involves alcohol-induced oxidative stress linked to the metabolism of ethanol involving both mitochondrial and peroxisomal fractions of liver and kidney. Alcohol treatment resulted in the depletion of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione reductase (GR), Glutathione-S-Transferase (GST) activities, and reduced glutathione (GSH) content, higher level of malondialdehyde (MDA) and lower levels of protein carbonyls (PC) causing malfunction of hepatic and renal tissues, when compared to control rats. Thespesia populnea (TP) leaf extracts, administered to chronic alcohol ingested rats, were envisaged to possess significant antioxidant defence properties and help in the recovery of tissues from alcohol-induced oxidative damage. The results showed that degenerative changes in hepatic and renal cells of alcoholic groups were minimized by the administration of TP leaf extracts as also revealed by histopathological examination. The current findings indicate that treatment with TP extracts reduces alcohol-induced oxidative stress, thereby protecting the hepatic and renal tissue from alcohol-induced damage.     

MoS2/g-C3N4复合纳米催化剂光催化深度处理造纸废水研究

本研究采用N-甲基吡咯烷酮复合MoS₂与g-C₃N₄,制得MoS₂/g-C₃N₄复合纳米催化剂。采用X射线衍射仪（XRD）、X射线光电子能谱仪（XPS）、光致发光光谱仪（PL）和扫描电子显微镜（SEM）对复合纳米催化剂进行表征,并利用MoS₂/g-C₃N₄复合纳米催化剂光催化深度处理造纸废水。结果表明,少量MoS₂与g-C₃N₄复合可提高复合光催化剂的光催化活性,反应时间180 min、pH值5、1.5% MoS₂/g-C₃N₄复合纳米催化剂投加量为2 g/L时,对造纸废水的COD_Cr去除率和色度去除率最高,分别达到63.4%和83.2%。MoS₂/g-C₃N₄的光催化活性有所增强是由于MoS₂与g-C₃N₄的能带结构匹配,降低了光生电子-空穴的复合几率,从而提高了催化剂的光催化活性。     

Biochemical and physicochemical properties of thermally treated natural actomyosin extracted from normal and PSE pork Longissimus muscle

Biochemical and physicochemical properties of thermally treated natural actomyosin (NAM) from normal and pale, soft and exudative (PSE) pork were studied. About 37% and 25% of available sulphydryl groups formed disulphide bonds or other permanent chemical bonds at 70 °C in NAM from normal and PSE pork, respectively. Surface hydrophobicities of NAM from normal and PSE pork at 70 °C were 3.6 and 2.4 times greater than that at 40 °C. About 90% of the α-helical structure of NAM was lost by heating to 70 °C. The temperature at maximum α-helical content decline of NAM was in accordance with the peak 3 thermal transition obtained by differential scanning calorimetry and the lowest storage modulus (G′) during thermal rheology. NAM from normal pork underwent aggregation with a higher extent of hydrophobic interaction and disulphide bonds, higher temperatures at maximum velocity for conformational change and unfolding than that from PSE pork. As a consequence, NAM from normal pork had superior rheological properties.     

Supercritical CO2 cell breaking extraction of Lycium barbarum seed oil and determination of its chemical composition by HPLC/APCI/MS and antioxidant activity

The extraction parameters for oil extraction from Lycium barbarum seed including extraction pressure, temperature and time were optimized using an orthogonal test design. The optimum conditions for supercritical CO₂ extraction were as follows: extraction pressure, 30 MPa; extraction temperature, 45 °C; dynamic extraction time, 60 min; CO₂ flow, 25 kg/h. The oil yield under the conditions proposed was 19.28 g/100 g. The effect of cell wall breakage pretreatment was investigated by supercritical CO₂ rapid depressurization, and results indicated this pretreatment could result in a rapid and efficient extraction. A sensitive fluorescent reagent 2-(11H-benzo[a]carbazol-11-yl) ethyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (BCETS) was utilized as pre-column labeling regent to determine fatty acids (FA) from Lycium barbarum seed oils obtained by different extraction methods. The main FA were: C18:2, C18:1, C16, C20:6, C18:3, and C20. The oil from L. barbarum seed exhibited excellent antioxidant activity in 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl（DPPH）radical scavenging assay and β-carotene bleaching test, and its antioxidant activity compared well with the references ascorbic acid and α- tocopherol.     

Transfer process limited models for CO2 perception in CO2 hydrate desserts

A CO₂ hydrate dessert is a carbonated frozen dessert in which CO₂ hydrates replace some or all of the ice. When a CO₂ hydrate dessert is eaten, CO₂ perception is very strong due to formation and bursting of bubbles in the mouth as well as dissolution of CO₂ leading to nociceptor stimulation. A preliminary sensory panel indicated that a CO₂ hydrate dessert could be perceived as more carbonated than a freshly opened soda. However, it was also found that a CO₂ hydrate dessert must have a significantly higher CO₂ concentration than is typical in carbonated beverages (including champagne), just to have moderate perception of carbonation. In this work, heat transfer limited and mass transfer limited models for CO₂ hydrate dissociation are compared and the implications for CO₂ perception are discussed. It is suggested that the mass transfer limited model is most applicable to the case of eating CO₂ hydrate desserts. According to this model, a thin ice shell limits the rate of CO₂ hydrate dissociation. After dissociation, CO₂ gas is dissolved in the available aqueous phase. In a CO₂ hydrate there is much more CO₂ present than could be dissolved in the water that is present, so a large fraction of the CO₂ in the dessert may be lost with the breath of the consumer.     

In-vitro and in-vivo antioxidant effects of the oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus

Although almost all organisms are equipped with antioxidant defense and repair systems that have evolved to protect them against oxidative damage, these systems are often inadequate to completely prevent oxidative stress-induced damage. Therefore, antioxidant supplements, or natural products containing antioxidants, may be used to help reduce oxidative damage to the human body. Mushrooms have been part of the normal human diet for thousands of years and, in recent times, the amounts consumed have risen greatly, involving a large number of species. The genus Pleurotus comprises 40 different species that are commonly referred to as “oyster mushrooms”. It has been shown to possess cholesterol-lowering, anti-tumor, antiviral, anti-thrombotic and immunomodulating effects. Pleurotus ostreatus contains higher concentrations of cystine, methionine and aspartic acid than other edible mushrooms, such as Agaricus bisporus (brown), A. bisporus (white) and Lentinus edodes. Until now, research has tended to focus on the dietary value of edible mushrooms; however, there is relatively little information pertaining to the antioxidant activity and the possible use of such mushrooms to neutralize oxidative stress. Hence, the aim of the present review was to summarize the in-vitro and in-vivo antioxidant effects of the mushroom P. ostreatus.     

Prolonged storage of ‘Aledo’ table grapes in a slightly CO2 enriched atmosphere in combination with generators of SO2

The quality of late-harvested (early December) ‘Aledo’ table grapes, during storage at 2±1 °C followed by a period of 4 days at 20 °C in a slightly CO₂ enriched atmosphere in combination with generators of SO₂ in cardboard boxes, was evaluated. The changes in different biochemical parameters indicative of grape quality, such as weight, texture, colour, sugars, organic acids and fungal attacks, was determined. The best quality maintenance was achieved by combining the use of generators of SO₂ with a slightly CO₂ enriched atmosphere. The rates of weight, texture and colour losses were slowed, and both fungal attack and the rachis drying were delayed. During storage at 2 °C, the levels of glucose, fructose and sucrose remained unchanged under all the tested conditions, while levels of tartaric and citric acids showed a sharp increase. However, a slightly CO₂ enriched atmosphere, SO₂ microgenerators and their combination extended the storage period of late-harvested ‘Aledo’ table grapes without relatively affecting their organoleptic characteristics.     

改性TiO2的制备及其在壁纸中的应用研究

以纳米TiO_2 (P25)为改性对象,通过简单的一步水热法制备了具有可见光催化活性的N掺杂改性P25光催化剂 (N-P25),借助X射线衍射仪、紫外-可见光谱仪和扫描电子显微镜对N-P25的结构进行表征;再将其涂布于壁纸上,通过对壁纸物理性能和光催化降解甲醛性能的综合对比选择最佳涂布工艺。结果表明,N-P25仍为混晶结构,但对可见光的响应得到提升。在最佳涂布工艺条件下,N-P25涂布量1. 5g/m~2的壁纸在日光灯照射6 h后,对甲醛的降解率可达87%;且对不同初始浓度甲醛的光催化降解符合LH一级反应动力学规律。     

Effects of ZnCl2/H2O/C2H5OH Treatment on the Filter Paper Performance

Bleached softwood kraft pulp (BSKP) fibers were pretreated in a 5 mol/L NaOH aqueous solution at 35℃ for 90 min. The ZnCl₂/H₂O/C₂H₅OH was used to treat the pretreated BSKP fibers, filter papers were then prepared. In the course of processing, the effects of various molar ratios of ZnCl₂/H₂O/C₂H₅OH on the filter paper performance were evaluated. SEM-EDX was conducted to analyze the physical configuration of the filter papers. Moreover, FT-IR and XPS were performed to further characterize the BSKP, the pretreated BSKP and the filter paper fibers. The results indicated that the fibers treated by ZnCl₂/H₂O/C₂H₅OH were swollen and exhibited slight fibrillation, leading to a looser fiber structure and therefore, enhanced filter paper performance. Air permeability increased from 161.7 L/(m²·s) to 1450.4 L/(m²·s) for the filter papers when the molar ratio of ZnCl₂/H₂O/C₂H₅OH was 1:14:1. The optimum molar ratio of ZnCl₂/H₂O/C₂H₅OH was found to be 1:14:1, and no significant effect of ZnCl₂/H₂O/C₂H₅OH on fibers’ functional groups was detected. These results showed that filtration performance of filter papers was improved when treated with the ZnCl₂/H₂O/C₂H₅OH solution.     

Protective effect of whey protein hydrolysates on H2O2-induced PC12 cells oxidative stress via a mitochondria-mediated pathway

Whey protein hydrolysates (WPHs) were prepared with pepsin and trypsin. A PC12 cell model was built to observe the protective effect of WPHs against H₂O₂-induced oxidative stress. The results indicated that WPHs reduced apoptosis by 14% and increased antioxidant enzyme activities. Flow cytometry was used to assess the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), Ca²⁺ levels and the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP). The results showed that WPHs suppressed ROS elevation and Ca²⁺ levels and stabilised MMP by 16%. The anti-apoptosis/pro-apoptosis proteins Bcl-2/Bax and poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) were investigated by Western-blot analysis, which indicated that WPHs increased the expression of Bcl-2 while inhibiting the expression of Bax and the degradation of PARP. WPHs also blocked Caspase-3 activation by 62%. The results demonstrate that WPHs can significantly protect PC12 cells against oxidative stress via a mitochondria-mediated pathway. These findings indicate the potential benefits of WPHs as valuable food antioxidative additives.     

过氧化氢/臭氧-曝气生物滤池深度处理造纸废水生化出水

本研究采用过氧化氢/臭氧-曝气生物滤池组合工艺处理造纸废水生化出水,通过实验确定了优化操作参数,并对组合工艺的处理性能进行了探究。结果表明,组合工艺的优化操作条件为：pH值（7.3~8.4）、过氧化氢/臭氧投加量=113/60 mg/mg、氧化时间25 min、曝气生物滤池水力停留时间2.5 h、曝气生物滤池气水比3∶1。在优化操作条件下,过氧化氢/臭氧氧化后废水的生物处理适宜性显著提高;废水经组合工艺处理后,出水COD_Cr<20 mg/L、色度<10倍,达到企业废水回用水质要求。     

纳米Ag@TiO2、Fe@TiO2和Zn@TiO2的抑菌活性比较研究

探索常见金属离子掺杂对抑菌片的抑菌性能的影响,为新型纳米TiO₂抑菌片的制备与改善提供技术基础。选择固定质量分数的Ag⁺、Zn²⁺和Fe³⁺掺杂TiO₂,通过抑菌圈、MIC与MBC方法综合评价其抑菌性能,对微观结构进行表征分析,探讨抑菌性能差异的原因。结果表明:抑菌性能大小顺序为Ag@TiO₂> Zn@TiO₂> Fe@TiO₂,Zn@TiO2 的抑菌活性较好但抑菌稳定性差Ag@TiO2对大肠杆菌和金黄色葡萄球菌的MIC、MBC均是10、20 mg/L,Zn@TiO₂对大肠杆菌和金黄色葡萄球菌的MIC、MBC均是30、50 mg/L。表征发现抑菌活性强弱主要归因于纳米TiO₂表面与金属离子共同产生的活性位点数量及稳定性,与孔结构或表面宫能团的关联不大。