Drawing on prior reports highlighting the redox mediator properties of powdered activated carbon (PAC), this study was designed to evaluate these properties to enhance the decolorization of azo dye by Klebsiella quasipneumoniae GT7. It was found that the presence of 0.5 % PAC in the medium increased the biodecolorization rate early in incubation. Chemical analysis revealed that dye conversion into aromatic amines occurred in microbial systems both with and without PAC. However, at initial dye concentrations () of 2 mM or higher, some dye remained on the PAC surface and in the medium. In contrast, the PAC-free system achieved nearly 100 % biodecolorization at all initial dye concentrations. The negative impact of PAC on decolorization efficiency in microbial systems with high initial dye concentrations cannot be solely explained by its redox mediator function. This study used the amphoteric-Donnan model for PAC's electrical double layer (EDL) and Mitchell's chemiosmotic model for bacterial proton motive force (PMF) to explore this. It found that charge storage in PAC's EDL regulates electron transfer fluxes, and proton species enhance the proton motive force across the bacterial membrane. These observations improve the understanding of PAC's role in microbial decolorization and its potential future applications.
{"title":"Interaction between the electrochemical properties of powdered activated carbon and the biochemical processes within bacteria in Azo dye biodecolorization: An explanatory mechanism","authors":"Pedram Hassanvand , Masoud Rajabi , Tayebe Bagheri Lotfabad , Soheila Yaghmaei","doi":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.025","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.025","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Drawing on prior reports highlighting the redox mediator properties of powdered activated carbon (PAC), this study was designed to evaluate these properties to enhance the decolorization of azo dye by <em>Klebsiella quasipneumoniae</em> GT7. It was found that the presence of 0.5 % PAC in the medium increased the biodecolorization rate early in incubation. Chemical analysis revealed that dye conversion into aromatic amines occurred in microbial systems both with and without PAC. However, at initial dye concentrations (<span><math><msub><mrow><mi>C</mi></mrow><mrow><mi>id</mi></mrow></msub></math></span>) of 2 mM or higher, some dye remained on the PAC surface and in the medium. In contrast, the PAC-free system achieved nearly 100 % biodecolorization at all initial dye concentrations. The negative impact of PAC on decolorization efficiency in microbial systems with high initial dye concentrations cannot be solely explained by its redox mediator function. This study used the amphoteric-Donnan model for PAC's electrical double layer (EDL) and Mitchell's chemiosmotic model for bacterial proton motive force (PMF) to explore this. It found that charge storage in PAC's EDL regulates electron transfer fluxes, and proton species enhance the proton motive force across the bacterial membrane. These observations improve the understanding of PAC's role in microbial decolorization and its potential future applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20811,"journal":{"name":"Process Biochemistry","volume":"146 ","pages":"Pages 498-508"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142359380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The present research examines different techniques for isolating proteins from Cordyceps militaris fruiting body powder (COR), namely ammonium sulfate precipitation (ASP), organic solvent precipitation (OSP), and isoelectric precipitation (IEP). ASP yielded the highest protein content (78.90 %), effectively concentrating proteins, while OSP and IEP also produced substantial yields (57.41 % and 69.06 %, respectively). Color analysis revealed differences among isolates, with ASP resulting in a darker hue. ASP and IEP showed higher red and yellow components, respectively. Essential amino acid content was significantly higher in ASP isolate compared to COR, indicating effective amino acid concentration. Thermal analysis revealed different decomposition temperatures and enthalpy values among isolates. OSP displayed the highest phenolic content, while IEP exhibited the highest flavonoid content. Antioxidant assays showed ASP to have the highest DPPH-RSA and ABTS-RSA, while IEP showed the highest FRAP value. ASP demonstrated anticancer activity against HT-29 colon cancer cells inducing cell death apoptosis and inhibiting cell migration, with an IC50 of 360.63 µg/mL, comparable to Paclitaxel. These findings suggest that Cordyceps militaris protein isolate, particularly from ASP, has significant antioxidant and anticancer potential, supporting its potential as a natural alternative to synthetic drugs with fewer side effects.
{"title":"Antioxidant and anticancer activities on HT-29 colon cancer cells of protein isolate extracted from Cordyceps militaris fruiting body using diverse isolation methods","authors":"Mongkol Thirabunyanon , Natthapong Mungmueang , Wichittra Daengprok , Chitraporn Ngampeerapong , Supatra Karnjanapratum , Soottawat Benjakul , Sirin Panyakom , Theeraphol Senphan , Chodsana Sriket","doi":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.024","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.024","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The present research examines different techniques for isolating proteins from <em>Cordyceps militaris</em> fruiting body powder (COR), namely ammonium sulfate precipitation (ASP), organic solvent precipitation (OSP), and isoelectric precipitation (IEP). ASP yielded the highest protein content (78.90 %), effectively concentrating proteins, while OSP and IEP also produced substantial yields (57.41 % and 69.06 %, respectively). Color analysis revealed differences among isolates, with ASP resulting in a darker hue. ASP and IEP showed higher red and yellow components, respectively. Essential amino acid content was significantly higher in ASP isolate compared to COR, indicating effective amino acid concentration. Thermal analysis revealed different decomposition temperatures and enthalpy values among isolates. OSP displayed the highest phenolic content, while IEP exhibited the highest flavonoid content. Antioxidant assays showed ASP to have the highest DPPH-RSA and ABTS-RSA, while IEP showed the highest FRAP value. ASP demonstrated anticancer activity against HT-29 colon cancer cells inducing cell death apoptosis and inhibiting cell migration, with an IC<sub>50</sub> of 360.63 µg/mL, comparable to Paclitaxel. These findings suggest that <em>Cordyceps militaris</em> protein isolate, particularly from ASP, has significant antioxidant and anticancer potential, supporting its potential as a natural alternative to synthetic drugs with fewer side effects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20811,"journal":{"name":"Process Biochemistry","volume":"146 ","pages":"Pages 473-483"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142359379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-24DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.021
Jingrui Luo , Xiaoying Zhang , Wei Li , Yaqi Lan , Fangwen Li , Jie Xiao , Yong Cao , Guo Liu , Yunjiao Chen
Aging is a complex biological process characterized by gradual and irreversible functional deterioration, strongly associated with oxidative stress. Pentagalloyl glucose (PGG) has attracted increasing attention due to its potent antioxidant and anti-stress properties. This study investigated the potential of PGG to mitigate the aging process under stress in RAW 264.7 cells and Caenorhabditis elegans models. The expression of vital genes associated with stress was also measured to explain the action mechanism of PGG in C. elegans. The findings showed that PGG supplementation not only significantly enhanced the stress tolerance of RAW 264.7 cells, but also prolonged lifespan and reduced the ROS and lipofuscin accumulation in C. elegans induced by stress. Meanwhile, the improvement effect of PGG on delaying aging development was also manifested in the protection of mitochondrial function and neuronal integrity. Moreover, daf-16 nuclear translocation and sod-3 expression were significantly enhanced by PGG to delay the aging process. Mechanistically, PGG might alleviate aging by improving daf-16, sod-3, ctl-1, and gst-4 levels in the DAF-16/FOXO pathway and upregulating skn-1 and gst-4 expression in the SKN-1/Nrf2 pathway. Our study provided novel insights into the role of PGG in combating stress-induced aging.
衰老是一个复杂的生物过程,其特点是功能逐渐退化且不可逆转,与氧化应激密切相关。五聚酰基葡萄糖(Pentagalloyl glucose,PGG)因其强大的抗氧化和抗应激特性而受到越来越多的关注。本研究调查了 Pentagalloyl glucose 在 RAW 264.7 细胞和秀丽隐杆线虫模型中缓解压力下衰老过程的潜力。研究还测量了与应激相关的重要基因的表达,以解释 PGG 在秀丽隐杆线虫中的作用机制。研究结果表明,补充 PGG 不仅能显著增强 RAW 264.7 细胞的应激耐受性,还能延长秀丽隐杆线虫的寿命,减少应激诱导的 ROS 和脂褐素积累。同时,PGG 对延缓衰老发展的改善作用还体现在保护线粒体功能和神经元完整性方面。此外,PGG还能显著增强daf-16的核转位和sod-3的表达,从而延缓衰老过程。从机理上讲,PGG可能通过改善DAF-16/FOXO通路中的daf-16、sod-3、ctl-1和gst-4水平以及上调SKN-1/Nrf2通路中的skn-1和gst-4表达来缓解衰老。我们的研究为了解 PGG 在抗应激诱导的衰老中的作用提供了新的见解。
{"title":"Pentagalloyl glucose enhanced the stress resistance to delay aging process in Caenorhabditis elegans","authors":"Jingrui Luo , Xiaoying Zhang , Wei Li , Yaqi Lan , Fangwen Li , Jie Xiao , Yong Cao , Guo Liu , Yunjiao Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.021","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.021","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Aging is a complex biological process characterized by gradual and irreversible functional deterioration, strongly associated with oxidative stress. Pentagalloyl glucose (PGG) has attracted increasing attention due to its potent antioxidant and anti-stress properties. This study investigated the potential of PGG to mitigate the aging process under stress in RAW 264.7 cells and <em>Caenorhabditis elegans</em> models. The expression of vital genes associated with stress was also measured to explain the action mechanism of PGG in <em>C. elegans</em>. The findings showed that PGG supplementation not only significantly enhanced the stress tolerance of RAW 264.7 cells, but also prolonged lifespan and reduced the ROS and lipofuscin accumulation in <em>C. elegans</em> induced by stress. Meanwhile, the improvement effect of PGG on delaying aging development was also manifested in the protection of mitochondrial function and neuronal integrity. Moreover, <em>daf-16</em> nuclear translocation and <em>sod-3</em> expression were significantly enhanced by PGG to delay the aging process. Mechanistically, PGG might alleviate aging by improving <em>daf-16</em>, <em>sod-3</em>, <em>ctl-1</em>, and <em>gst-4</em> levels in the DAF-16/FOXO pathway and upregulating <em>skn-1</em> and <em>gst-4</em> expression in the SKN-1/Nrf2 pathway. Our study provided novel insights into the role of PGG in combating stress-induced aging.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20811,"journal":{"name":"Process Biochemistry","volume":"146 ","pages":"Pages 462-472"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142327943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-24DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.015
Akhtiar Ali , Yanfang Wu , Weiwei Li , Zhongfu Duan , Ru Zhang , Jianing Liu , Prasanna J. Patil , Haroon Shah , Xiuting Li
Daqu, a crucial fermentation starter in the production of various Chinese fermented foods, plays a pivotal role in shaping complex enzyme profiles and diverse flavour precursors. This review aims to elucidate the microbial communities within Daqu, focusing on their functionalities in the context of flavour development. We delve into the detection methods of microorganisms and flavour substances in Daqu, employing advanced technologies including high-performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, pseudo-targeted metabolomics, and headspace solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. This review explores high throughput sequencing technologies, including pyrosequencing, clonal library sequencing, metaproteomic, and metagenomics, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the intricate microbial dynamics. Additionally, we discuss the metabolic pathways involved in flavour substance production within Daqu. By synthesizing information on Daqu types, microorganisms present, detection methodologies, and flavour substance metabolic pathways, this review contributes to a deeper comprehension of the intricate processes underpinning the Flavors of Chinese fermented foods.
{"title":"Insight into microorganisms and flavor substances in traditional Chinese fermented food starter: Daqu","authors":"Akhtiar Ali , Yanfang Wu , Weiwei Li , Zhongfu Duan , Ru Zhang , Jianing Liu , Prasanna J. Patil , Haroon Shah , Xiuting Li","doi":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Daqu, a crucial fermentation starter in the production of various Chinese fermented foods, plays a pivotal role in shaping complex enzyme profiles and diverse flavour precursors. This review aims to elucidate the microbial communities within Daqu, focusing on their functionalities in the context of flavour development. We delve into the detection methods of microorganisms and flavour substances in Daqu, employing advanced technologies including high-performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, pseudo-targeted metabolomics, and headspace solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. This review explores high throughput sequencing technologies, including pyrosequencing, clonal library sequencing, metaproteomic, and metagenomics, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the intricate microbial dynamics. Additionally, we discuss the metabolic pathways involved in flavour substance production within Daqu. By synthesizing information on Daqu types, microorganisms present, detection methodologies, and flavour substance metabolic pathways, this review contributes to a deeper comprehension of the intricate processes underpinning the Flavors of Chinese fermented foods.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20811,"journal":{"name":"Process Biochemistry","volume":"146 ","pages":"Pages 433-450"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142322063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-24DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.023
Zheng-yan Yin , Yi-cheng Yuan , Rui Zhang , Jun-ting Gan , Lei Yu , Xu-hai Qiu , Rong-ping Chen , Quan Wang
This study investigates the secretion pattern of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) by Bacillus sp. under varying salt concentrations and elucidates the molecular mechanisms governing EPS synthesis and secretion. Salt stress inhibited cell proliferation, while optimal salt stimulation promoted EPS secretion, resulting in increased viscosity of the culture medium and the formation of bacterial clusters. Fourier infrared spectrum analysis revealed functional groups such as C-O-C and N-H within the EPS. Soluble-EPS (S-EPS) contained sulfur and phosphorus groups associated with heavy metal ions adsorption. The study also identified a novel polysaccharide formed through bonding EPS (B-EPS). High salt concentrations correlated with elevated levels of tryptophan protein and its derivatives, increased tyrosine polysaccharide derivatives, and decreased aromatic polysaccharides. B-EPS exhibited higher levels of aromatic polysaccharides, with Na+ promoting detachment of B-EPS from the cell surface. Transcriptome sequencing (RNA-seq) analysis under salt stress revealed significant expression of spore kinase (KinD) and response regulatory protein Spo0A in the phosphoric acid relay system. Key transcriptional regulatory factors, including OmpR and exopolysaccharide biosynthesis, were closely associated with EPS synthesis and secretion. This study establishes a theoretical foundation for the industrial production and practical application of EPS by elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying Bacillus' response to salt stress.
{"title":"Understanding Bacillus response to salt stress: Growth inhibition, enhanced EPS secretion, and molecular adaptation mechanisms","authors":"Zheng-yan Yin , Yi-cheng Yuan , Rui Zhang , Jun-ting Gan , Lei Yu , Xu-hai Qiu , Rong-ping Chen , Quan Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.023","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.023","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the secretion pattern of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) by <em>Bacillus</em> sp. under varying salt concentrations and elucidates the molecular mechanisms governing EPS synthesis and secretion. Salt stress inhibited cell proliferation, while optimal salt stimulation promoted EPS secretion, resulting in increased viscosity of the culture medium and the formation of bacterial clusters. Fourier infrared spectrum analysis revealed functional groups such as C-O-C and N-H within the EPS. Soluble-EPS (S-EPS) contained sulfur and phosphorus groups associated with heavy metal ions adsorption. The study also identified a novel polysaccharide formed through bonding EPS (B-EPS). High salt concentrations correlated with elevated levels of tryptophan protein and its derivatives, increased tyrosine polysaccharide derivatives, and decreased aromatic polysaccharides. B-EPS exhibited higher levels of aromatic polysaccharides, with Na<sup>+</sup> promoting detachment of B-EPS from the cell surface. Transcriptome sequencing (RNA-seq) analysis under salt stress revealed significant expression of spore kinase (<em>Kin</em>D) and response regulatory protein <em>Spo0</em>A in the phosphoric acid relay system. Key transcriptional regulatory factors, including <em>Omp</em>R and exopolysaccharide biosynthesis, were closely associated with EPS synthesis and secretion. This study establishes a theoretical foundation for the industrial production and practical application of EPS by elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying <em>Bacillus</em>' response to salt stress.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20811,"journal":{"name":"Process Biochemistry","volume":"146 ","pages":"Pages 412-422"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142316249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-23DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.020
Juan Huang, Haiyu Ouyang, Wenjing Zhou, Difan Zhu, Haimei Zhi, Wei Li
A supplemented collagen peptide composition (SCPC) containing microbe-fermented collagen peptide, collagen tripeptide, elastin peptide, and sodium hyaluronate was investigated to determine its effects on skin aging, skin elasticity, and tissue regeneration in zebrafish. β-Galactosidase activity was inhibited, while telomerase activity was elevated, by exposure to 0.977 μL/mL of SCPC in an H2O2-induced aging zebrafish model, indicating that SCPC can delay cell senescence. Expression of the collagen I gene col1a1a was up-regulated by exposure to 62.5 μL/mL of SCPC, indicating that SCPC can improve skin elasticity. Regrowth of the injured caudal fin was enhanced by exposure to only 0.122 μL/mL of SCPC. These improvements to skin aging, elasticity, and tissue regeneration in zebrafish suggest that this SCPC has potential as a functional food with beneficial effects on skin health and aging resistance in humans.
{"title":"Supplemented collagen peptide composition improves skin aging, elasticity, and tissue regeneration in zebrafish","authors":"Juan Huang, Haiyu Ouyang, Wenjing Zhou, Difan Zhu, Haimei Zhi, Wei Li","doi":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.020","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.020","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A supplemented collagen peptide composition (SCPC) containing microbe-fermented collagen peptide, collagen tripeptide, elastin peptide, and sodium hyaluronate was investigated to determine its effects on skin aging, skin elasticity, and tissue regeneration in zebrafish. β-Galactosidase activity was inhibited, while telomerase activity was elevated, by exposure to 0.977 μL/mL of SCPC in an H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>-induced aging zebrafish model, indicating that SCPC can delay cell senescence. Expression of the collagen I gene <em>col1a1a</em> was up-regulated by exposure to 62.5 μL/mL of SCPC, indicating that SCPC can improve skin elasticity. Regrowth of the injured caudal fin was enhanced by exposure to only 0.122 μL/mL of SCPC. These improvements to skin aging, elasticity, and tissue regeneration in zebrafish suggest that this SCPC has potential as a functional food with beneficial effects on skin health and aging resistance in humans.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20811,"journal":{"name":"Process Biochemistry","volume":"146 ","pages":"Pages 509-514"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142416730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-22DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.019
Yulin Xiang , Chunyu Dai , Yefei Wang , Yongbo Zhang , Jing Zhu , Rongteng Men , Zhuoyi Pang
The development of a cost-effective and environment-friendly conversion method to overcome the recalcitrance of biomass is a challenging task for enhancing the value-added potential of lignocellulosic compounds. In this study, a photo-enzyme composite catalyst by immobilizing laccase on Fe3O4/TiO2 (denoted as LC-Fe3O4/TiO2) was applied to the pretreatment and enzymatic saccharification of Spartina alterniflora Loisel (SAL) under the action of alternating light/dark cycles. The effect of the pretreatment temperature, pretreatment time, LC-Fe3O4/TiO2 concentration, mass concentration of straw particles, and hydrolysis time on delignification efficiency and reducing sugar yield was investigated by a central composite design (CCD). Under the selected conditions (48 ℃, pretreatment time of 70 min, LC-Fe3O4/TiO2 concentration of 4.9 mg/mL, mass concentration of straw particles of 22 % (w/v), hydrolysis time of 55 h), 92.53 % delignification and 129.85 mg/g reducing sugar yield were achieved. The enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency was higher compared to conventional methods. Moreover, the LC-Fe3O4/TiO2 showed good recyclability and reusability. Developed LC-Fe3O4/TiO2 particles have a high potential for use in biomass utilization.
{"title":"Preparation of a novel laccase-modified Fe3O4/TiO2 catalyst for simultaneous delignification and saccharification of Spartina alterniflora Loisel","authors":"Yulin Xiang , Chunyu Dai , Yefei Wang , Yongbo Zhang , Jing Zhu , Rongteng Men , Zhuoyi Pang","doi":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.019","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.019","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The development of a cost-effective and environment-friendly conversion method to overcome the recalcitrance of biomass is a challenging task for enhancing the value-added potential of lignocellulosic compounds. In this study, a photo-enzyme composite catalyst by immobilizing laccase on Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/TiO<sub>2</sub> (denoted as LC-Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/TiO<sub>2</sub>) was applied to the pretreatment and enzymatic saccharification of <em>Spartina alterniflora Loisel</em> (SAL) under the action of alternating light/dark cycles. The effect of the pretreatment temperature, pretreatment time, LC-Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/TiO<sub>2</sub> concentration, mass concentration of straw particles, and hydrolysis time on delignification efficiency and reducing sugar yield was investigated by a central composite design (CCD). Under the selected conditions (48 ℃, pretreatment time of 70 min, LC-Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/TiO<sub>2</sub> concentration of 4.9 mg/mL, mass concentration of straw particles of 22 % (w/v), hydrolysis time of 55 h), 92.53 % delignification and 129.85 mg/g reducing sugar yield were achieved. The enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency was higher compared to conventional methods. Moreover, the LC-Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/TiO<sub>2</sub> showed good recyclability and reusability. Developed LC-Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/TiO<sub>2</sub> particles have a high potential for use in biomass utilization.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20811,"journal":{"name":"Process Biochemistry","volume":"146 ","pages":"Pages 387-400"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142311427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-21DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.011
Great Iruoghene Edo , Winifred Ndudi , Raghda S. Makia , Irene Ebosereme Ainyanbhor , Emad Yousif , Tayser Sumer Gaaz , Khalid Zainulabdeen , Agatha Ngukuran Jikah , Rapheal Ajiri Opiti , Patrick Othuke Akpoghelie , Joseph Oghenewogaga Owheruo , Arthur Efeoghene Athan Essaghah , Huzaifa Umar
β-glucans have garnered significant attention due to their numerous health-promoting and prebiotic attributes. β-glucans, a group of bioactive substance, are known to have biological effects such as immune-modulating, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-senescence, hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic properties. Owing to its unique physical characteristics including its solubility, viscosity and gelation, the food industry and other sectors have witnessed a rise in the utilization of β-glucan. This study aims to present an overview of β-glucan manufacturing technologies, including extraction, isolation, and purification methods from different sources, comprising of bacteria, fungi and plants such as cereals, with the intention of enhancing these techniques for more productive manufacturing procedures. Additionally, β-glucans' physical characteristics, chemical alterations, prospective industrial uses, and future application prospects in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other potentially value-added product are outlined research suggest that β-glucans will become more significant in the global food and health sectors in the future.
{"title":"Beta-glucan: An overview in biological activities, derivatives, properties, modifications and current advancements in food, health and industrial applications","authors":"Great Iruoghene Edo , Winifred Ndudi , Raghda S. Makia , Irene Ebosereme Ainyanbhor , Emad Yousif , Tayser Sumer Gaaz , Khalid Zainulabdeen , Agatha Ngukuran Jikah , Rapheal Ajiri Opiti , Patrick Othuke Akpoghelie , Joseph Oghenewogaga Owheruo , Arthur Efeoghene Athan Essaghah , Huzaifa Umar","doi":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>β-glucans have garnered significant attention due to their numerous health-promoting and prebiotic attributes. β-glucans, a group of bioactive substance, are known to have biological effects such as immune-modulating, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-senescence, hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic properties. Owing to its unique physical characteristics including its solubility, viscosity and gelation, the food industry and other sectors have witnessed a rise in the utilization of β-glucan. This study aims to present an overview of β-glucan manufacturing technologies, including extraction, isolation, and purification methods from different sources, comprising of bacteria, fungi and plants such as cereals, with the intention of enhancing these techniques for more productive manufacturing procedures. Additionally, β-glucans' physical characteristics, chemical alterations, prospective industrial uses, and future application prospects in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other potentially value-added product are outlined research suggest that β-glucans will become more significant in the global food and health sectors in the future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20811,"journal":{"name":"Process Biochemistry","volume":"147 ","pages":"Pages 347-370"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142311147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-20DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.017
Mei Zhang , Yuanyuan Liu , Jiayu Liu , Tingting Zheng , Yang Li , Sixuan He , Mengying Jiang , Liping Wu , Song Wang
A large number of food processing by-products are consumed every day that are not utilized and are rich in highly active nutrients: dietary fiber (DF). DF has been defined by nutritionists as the seventh macronutrient with many benefits to our health, such as improving intestinal flora, reducing obesity and lowering cardiovascular morbidity. Thus, suitable extraction methods are needed to obtain high yields of high and quality DFs (including the soluble dietary fiber and insoluble dietary fiber). DF extraction methods have received increasing attention because it is effective in improving the structure and functional properties of DF. However, to the best of our knowledge, no study has systematically analyzed and summarized the differences in different DF extraction methods and their exert on DF composition, structure and functional activities. In this paper, the extraction methods (physical method, chemical method, biological method and combined method) for DF which have been explored by researchers in the last decade are reviewed, and the effects caused by different extraction methods on the structure and functional activity of DF from different sources are summarized. Moreover, the mechanism, comparative analysis and future trends of different extraction methods for DF are discussed. This review will greatly promote the development and utilization of plant and by-product resources in China, and provide a theoretical basis for the demand of high-quality DFs for our people. Meanwhile, this review can provide theoretical guidance for selecting suitable DF extraction methods and achieving better industrialization of extracted DF.
{"title":"Extraction methods of dietary fiber and effect on bioactivity: A review","authors":"Mei Zhang , Yuanyuan Liu , Jiayu Liu , Tingting Zheng , Yang Li , Sixuan He , Mengying Jiang , Liping Wu , Song Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.017","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A large number of food processing by-products are consumed every day that are not utilized and are rich in highly active nutrients: dietary fiber (DF). DF has been defined by nutritionists as the seventh macronutrient with many benefits to our health, such as improving intestinal flora, reducing obesity and lowering cardiovascular morbidity. Thus, suitable extraction methods are needed to obtain high yields of high and quality DFs (including the soluble dietary fiber and insoluble dietary fiber). DF extraction methods have received increasing attention because it is effective in improving the structure and functional properties of DF. However, to the best of our knowledge, no study has systematically analyzed and summarized the differences in different DF extraction methods and their exert on DF composition, structure and functional activities. In this paper, the extraction methods (physical method, chemical method, biological method and combined method) for DF which have been explored by researchers in the last decade are reviewed, and the effects caused by different extraction methods on the structure and functional activity of DF from different sources are summarized. Moreover, the mechanism, comparative analysis and future trends of different extraction methods for DF are discussed. This review will greatly promote the development and utilization of plant and by-product resources in China, and provide a theoretical basis for the demand of high-quality DFs for our people. Meanwhile, this review can provide theoretical guidance for selecting suitable DF extraction methods and achieving better industrialization of extracted DF.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20811,"journal":{"name":"Process Biochemistry","volume":"146 ","pages":"Pages 451-461"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142322064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-20DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.018
Shuofu Chen , Hongli Huang , Jiachao Zhang , Zhengyong Xu , Yichun Zhu , Yan Liu , Ping Liu , Lihua Zhang
Bulking agent and microbial agent are widely used to improving the aerobic composting condition. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of composite microbial agent which is consisted of Azotobacter salinestris, Aspergillus oryzae, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus cereus and Trichoderma viride with different bulking agents (straw or sawdust) on organic matter degradation, enzyme activities, and functional genes associated with carbon and nitrogen cycling during aerobic composting of food waste. The results demonstrated that the inoculation of composite microbial agent significantly improved the degradation of starch, protein, cellulose, and grease, along with boosting microbial enzyme activity and the abundance of carbon degradation genes. Furthermore, the degradation of organic matter (OM), protein, cellulose, and grease were higher in the straw bulked composting with composite microbial agent treatment (B). Meanwhile, B also exhibited a higher abundance of cdh and rbcL genes compared to the other treatments. Pearson regression analysis identified temperature as the primary factor controlling organic matter degradation, while cdh and cex genes exhibited strong associations with cellulose degradation during food waste composting. These findings suggest that incorporating straw as bulking agent with composite microbial agent during food waste composting can effectively enhance organic matter degradation.
{"title":"Effects of composite microbial agent with straw or sawdust on organic matter degradation, enzyme activity and functional genes during aerobic composting of food waste","authors":"Shuofu Chen , Hongli Huang , Jiachao Zhang , Zhengyong Xu , Yichun Zhu , Yan Liu , Ping Liu , Lihua Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.018","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.procbio.2024.09.018","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bulking agent and microbial agent are widely used to improving the aerobic composting condition. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of composite microbial agent which is consisted of <em>Azotobacter salinestris, Aspergillus oryzae, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus cereus</em> and <em>Trichoderma viride</em> with different bulking agents (straw or sawdust) on organic matter degradation, enzyme activities, and functional genes associated with carbon and nitrogen cycling during aerobic composting of food waste. The results demonstrated that the inoculation of composite microbial agent significantly improved the degradation of starch, protein, cellulose, and grease, along with boosting microbial enzyme activity and the abundance of carbon degradation genes. Furthermore, the degradation of organic matter (OM), protein, cellulose, and grease were higher in the straw bulked composting with composite microbial agent treatment (B). Meanwhile, B also exhibited a higher abundance of <em>cdh</em> and <em>rbcL</em> genes compared to the other treatments. Pearson regression analysis identified temperature as the primary factor controlling organic matter degradation, while <em>cdh</em> and <em>cex</em> genes exhibited strong associations with cellulose degradation during food waste composting. These findings suggest that incorporating straw as bulking agent with composite microbial agent during food waste composting can effectively enhance organic matter degradation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20811,"journal":{"name":"Process Biochemistry","volume":"146 ","pages":"Pages 423-432"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142318958","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}