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Pea Protein Isolate As Emulsifier In Oil-In-Water Emulsion Model System, Mujahid Hassan Khan

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Plant protein has been progressively demanded as a new-trend, healthier-choice and bioeconomic ingredient. However, the fundamental and technical knowledge of plant-based protein to understand and improve their structural functions are limited. In this study, pea protein isolate (PPI) were selected to be evaluated its emulsifying role on the formation, stability and tribology of model oil-in-water emulsions. Since PPI is a functional ingredient with hypoallergenic property. Firstly, the emulsifying property of PPI were investigated with corn oil-in-water emulsion systems. The results showed that 1% w/v PPI could stabilize the emulsion system of 5% w/v corn oil at pH7 using the high …

Impacts Of Temperature And Salt Concentrations For Thermal Inactivation Of Salmonella In Moisture Enhanced Reconstructed Chicken Patties, Alik D. Browning

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The purpose of this experiment is to determine the thermal kinetic parameters of Salmonella in moisture-enhanced, reconstructed ground chicken patties as affected by temperatures and salt concentrations. Salmonella is responsible for 35% of the foodborne illnesses associated with poultry products (Batz et al., 2011). Nonintact reconstructed chicken meat is mixed with brine solutions containing various salt and polyphosphate concentrations to increase water-holding capacity, decrease cooking losses, improve sensory tasting scores, and maintain the good quality of completed chicken products (Gill et al., 2004). Increasing salt concentrations within meats can increase the thermal inactivation of pathogens. In this study, Salmonella Typhimurium …

A Review Of Alternative Proteins For Vegan Diets: Sources, Physico-Chemical Properties, Nutritional Equivalency, And Consumer Acceptance, Rutwick Surya Ulhas, Rajeev Ravindran, Alok Malviya, Anushree Priyadarshini, Brijesh K. Tiwari, Gaurav Rajauria

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Alternate proteins are gaining popularity as a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to animal-based proteins. These proteins are often considered healthier and are suitable for people following a vegetarian or vegan diet. Alternative proteins can be recovered from natural sources like legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds, while single cell proteins (mycoproteins), and algal proteins are being developed using cutting-edge technology to grow fungus, yeast and algal cells in a controlled environment, creating a more sustainable source of protein. Although, the demand for alternative protein products is increasing, there still happens to be a large gap in use among the …

Investigating Optimal Lipid:Protein Profiles For Infant Milk Formula, Valentina Ivanova

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From the early twentieth century onward, much research has focused on improving infant milk formula (IMF). During the development of IMF, breast milk is commonly considered as the reference and IMF manufacturers are thriving to mimic the composition and/or to match the functionality of breast milk as closely as possible. A variety of bioactive ingredients, found in human breast milk, have been isolated and investigated for their potential functionality and utilised in the production of IMF. This study evaluated the current knowledge on compositional differences between human breast milk and IMF, and recent advances and developments in IMF production. Following …

The Use Of Membrane Filtration To Increase Native Whey Protein In Infant Formula, And Effects On Bioaccessibility And Bioactivity, Yihong Chen

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Breastfeeding is recognised as the gold standard for feeding newborns and infants. However, infants who cannot be breast-fed or for whom breast milk is not available, can be fed with bovine infant milk formula (IMF) as a substitute. Researchers and producers of IMF strive to continually improve or “humanise” the composition and functionality of IMF. During production of IMF it must undergo several heat treatment steps, e.g. heat-sterilisation or spray-drying, in order to provide a safe product to the infant. These heat treatments denature the globular whey proteins in IMF. In contrast, breast milk is by its nature unheated, so …

Rice Biomass Response To Various Phosphorus Fertilizers In A Phosphorus-Deficient Soil Under Simulated Furrow-Irrigation, Jonathan B. Brye, Kristofor R. Brye, Diego Della Lunga

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

Wastewater-recovered phosphorus (P), in the form of the mineral struvite (MgNH4PO4∙6H2O), may provide a sustainable alternative to decreasing rock-phosphate reserves. Struvite can be generated via precipitation methods, potentially reducing the amount of P runoff to aquatic ecosystems. The objective of this greenhouse tub study was to evaluate the effects of chemically and electrochemically precipitated struvite (CPST and ECST, respectively) on aboveground plant response in a hybrid rice cultivar grown using furrow-irrigation compared to other common fertilizer-P sources [i.e., triple super phosphate (TSP) and diammonium phosphate (DAP)] using three replications of fertilizer treatment in a P-deficient silt loam (Typic Glossaqualfs). Aboveground …

An Overview Of Meat Composition, Postmortem Changes, And Sources Of Microbial Contamination In Developing Countries Abattoirs, Hend Ali Elshebrawy, Nahed Gomaa Kasem, Khalid Ibrahim Sallam

Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal

Meat is an essential component of a healthy and well-balanced diet and has played a crucial role in human evolution over the years because it is an excellent source of highly digested protein, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, niacin, iron, copper, zinc, and selenium. Raw meat is considered an unavoidable source of microbial contamination due to its enriched nutrient composition, high pH (5.5 to 6.5), and water activity (0.98 to 0.99); consequently, the meat is regarded as a perfect medium for bacterial growth. Meat deterioration begins immediately after slaughter because of faulty practices during the processing stages such as skinning, evisceration, …

Bilirubin Levels Are Negatively Correlated With Adiposity In Obese Men And Women, And Its Catabolized Product, Urobilin, Is Positively Associated With Insulin Resistance, Zachary A. Kipp, Mei Xu, Evelyn A. Bates, Wang-Hsin Lee, Philip A. Kern, Terry D. Hinds Jr.

Markey Cancer Center Faculty Publications

Bilirubin levels in obese humans and rodents have been shown to be lower than in their lean counterparts. Some studies have proposed that the glucuronyl UGT1A1 enzyme that clears bilirubin from the blood increases in the liver with obesity. UGT1A1 clearance of bilirubin allows more conjugated bilirubin to enter the intestine, where it is catabolized into urobilin, which can be then absorbed via the hepatic portal vein. We hypothesized that when bilirubin levels are decreased, the urobilin increases in the plasma of obese humans, as compared to lean humans. To test this, we measured plasma levels of bilirubin and urobilin, …

Germination And Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion Of Chickpea (Cicer Arietinum L.) In Exhibiting In Vitro Antioxidant Activity In Gastrointestinal Epithelial Cells, Ashley Newton, Kaustav Majumder

Department of Food Science and Technology: Faculty Publications

Plant-based proteins, in particular pulse proteins, have grown in popularity worldwide. Germination, or sprouting, is an effective method to release peptides and other dietary compounds. However, the combination of germination and gastrointestinal digestion in enhancing the release of dietary compounds with potential health-beneficial biological activity has yet to be entirely elucidated. The present study illustrates the impact of germination and gastrointestinal digestion on the release of dietary compounds with antioxidant activity from chickpeas (Cicer arietinum L.). Germination up to 3 days (D0 to D3) increased the peptide content by denaturing chickpea storage proteins and increased the degree of hydrolysis …

Temporal, Phenotypic, And Quantitative Characterization Of Thyroid Infiltrating Mononuclear Cells During Development Of Spontaneous Autoimmune Thyroiditis In Obese Strain Chickens, Katelyn M. Clark, Chrysta N. Beck, Gisela F. Erf

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

The Obese strain (OS) of chickens spontaneously develops autoimmune thyroiditis (SAT) and is a well-established biomedical model for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in humans. Both conditions are characterized by the infiltration of thyroid glands with mononuclear immune cells resulting in the destruction of thyroid tissue and impairment of the thyroid’s endocrinological functions. Past studies described immune cell infiltration in thyroids of the OS chickens, but the time-course, cell composition, and relative amounts of the various immune cells infiltrating the thyroids have not been well defined. In this project, frozen and stored thyroid glands that were previously collected at 1, 4, 7, 14, …

Effects Of Cyclic Heat Stress On The Acute Inflammatory Response In Broilers, Alessandro J. Rocchi, Chrysta N. Beck, Jossie M. Santamaria, Gisela F. Erf

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

Heat stress (HS) is a growing concern in broiler production. Little is known regarding the effect of HS on immune function. To examine the effects of HS on innate immunity, the local- and systemic-inflammatory responses to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) were examined in Cobb 500 male broiler chicks reared under thermoneutral (TN) or cyclic HS conditions. Beginning at four days of age, HS birds were subjected to 35 °C from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and TN temperatures from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. At 37 days of age, four groups of broilers were formed: LPS-TN (8 broilers), phosphate-buffered saline (PBS)-TN (4 …

Novel Delivery Systems Of Curcumin And Resveratrol, Mohamed Salem Elfaruk

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Development Of Probiotic Whipped Cream And Butter Using Whey Protein Hydrolysate-Encapsulated Probiotic Organisms, Kritika Gaba

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Development Of Antioxidant From Spent Coffee Ground And Its Appication, Chitinsee Paidech

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Spent coffee grounds (SCG) are a by-product from coffee brewing process. SCG contains a considerable amount of organic compounds and is a great source of antioxidants. This research aimed to evaluate the antioxidant activities of SCG and SCG extracts by comparing different solvent (hexane and 60 - 90% ethanol) extractions, together with determining the effect of different concentration (5, 10, 15, 20 and 25%) of SCG extracts (SCG) and comparing these extracts with commercial antioxidants (BHA (A), BHT (T), tocopherol (TO)) for application to vegetable oil. The results showed that the total phenolic content (TPC) of SCG was 16.49 mg …

อิทธิพลของความเค็มต่อไมโครไบโอต้าและการแสดงออกของยีนที่เกี่ยวข้องกับกรดไขมันไม่อิ่มตัวเชิงซ้อนของโคพีพอด Apocyclops Royi, ณัฐกนกพร ประยูรมณีรัตน์

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

โคพีพอด Apocyclops royi เป็นแพลงก์ตอนสัตว์ในกลุ่มครัสเตเชียนที่มีบทบาทสำคัญต่อการอนุบาลสัตว์น้ำวัยอ่อนเนื่องจากมีคุณค่าทางโภชนาการที่โดดเด่นและสามารถสังเคราะห์กรดไขมันสายยาวไม่อิ่มตัวเชิงซ้อน (LC-PUFA) ในงานวิจัยนี้ได้ศึกษาหน้าที่และการแสดงออกของยีน Fatty acid-binding protein (FABP) ซึ่งเป็นโปรตีนที่มีหน้าที่สำคัญในการขนส่งกรดไขมัน ผลจากการศึกษาลักษณะสมบัติของยีน ArFABP ของโคพีพอดสายพันธุ์ไทย A. royi-TH พบว่าประกอบด้วยบริเวณ open reading frame จำนวน 465 คู่เบส ซึ่งสามารถแปลรหัสเป็นโปรตีนขนาด 154 กรดอะมิโน โดยโปรตีน ArFABP ประกอบด้วยบริเวณ Lipocalin_7 domain ซึ่งมีความเหมือนกับโปรตีน FABP ในโคพีพอด Caligus rogercresseyi 55% จากการศึกษาหน้าที่ของยีน ArFABP ต่อความเกี่ยวข้องในการสังเคราะห์กรดไขมัน PUFA ในโคพีพอด ได้ทำการตรวจสอบการแสดงออกของยีน ArFABP ในตัวอย่างโคพีพอด A. royi-TH กลุ่มที่เลี้ยงด้วย Tetraselmis sp. (TET) เปรียบเทียบกับ Thalassiosira sp. (THA) พบว่าโคพีพอดกลุ่มที่เลี้ยงด้วย THA มีระดับการแสดงออกของยีน ArFABP สูงกว่าโคพีพอดกลุ่มที่เลี้ยงด้วย TET อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ ซึ่งสอดคล้องกับผลการวิเคราะห์องค์ประกอบของกรดไขมัน พบว่าโคพีพอดกลุ่มที่เลี้ยงด้วย THA มีสัดส่วนของกรดไขมัน LC-PUFA และกรดไขมัน arachidonic acid (ARA) สูงกว่ากลุ่มที่เลี้ยงด้วย TET อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ นอกจากนี้ผลจากงานวิจัยยังพบว่าระดับการแสดงออกของยีน ArFABP มีการแสดงออกสูงในโคพีพอดที่เลี้ยงในสภาวะความเค็ม 15 พีพีที (ความเค็มต่ำ) เปรียบเทียบกับกลุ่มโคพีพอดที่เลี้ยงในสภาวะความเค็ม 25 พีพีที (กลุ่มควบคุม) โดยพบว่าโคพีพอดกลุ่มความเค็ม 15 พีพีที มีสัดส่วนของกรดไขมัน ARA สูงกว่ากลุ่มความเค็ม 25 พีพีที อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ โดยจากผลการศึกษานี้แสดงให้เห็นว่ายีน ArFABP อาจมีบทบาทเกี่ยวข้องกับการขนส่งกรดไขมันในการสังเคราะห์กรดไขมัน LC-PUFA ในโคพีพอด และจากการศึกษาไมโครไบโอมพบว่าการเพาะเลี้ยงโคพีพอด A. …

Effects Of Soluble Dietary Fibers On Encapsulation Of Betacyanin Extract From Red Dragon Fruit Peel (Hylocereus Polyrhizus) As Functional Natural Food Colorant, Rahmat Widianto

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Betacyanins are bioactive pigments found in red dragon fruit peels with potential health benefits, but low stability and bioaccessibility. This study aimed to investigate the impact of using dietary fibers inulin (IN) and pectin (PE) combined with maltodextrin (MD) as wall materials for betacyanin encapsulation on its physicochemical properties, storage stability, and in vitro release behavior. Various concentrations were tested: 30% MD + 10% IN, 20% MD + 20% IN, 10% MD + 30% IN, 39% MD+ 1% PE, 38% MD + 2% PE, 37% MD + 3% PE, and 40% MD (control). Results showed encapsulation improved physicochemical properties, storage …

Extraction Of Bioactive Compounds From Tamarind Seed Using Ultrasound And Its Encapsulation By Spray Drying Technique, Shivansh Honarao

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The objective of this study was to optimize the ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) conditions for tamarind seed extract (TSE) using response surface methodology (RSM). Subsequently, microcapsules were produced via spray drying using various wall materials and ratios. The extraction conditions were temperature levels (30, 40, and 50 °C), exposure periods (5, 10, and 15 minutes), and ethanol concentrations (30, 40, and 50 % v/v). The optimization criteria focused on maximizing the total phenolic compound, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity, assessed using DPPH free radical scavenging and FRAP assays. The optimal UAE conditions identified were 45 °C temperature, 15 minutes extraction …

Aroma Components And Antioxidative Activity Of Thua Nao From Black Soybean With Bacillus Subtilis, Pakavit Mathatheeranan

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Thua nao is a fermented soybean product that is widely consumed, especially in the northern part of Thailand. Thua nao can be used as a condiment to enhance the aroma and flavor of foods. In this study, stir bar sorptive extraction (SBSE) coupled with gas chromatography‒mass spectrometry/olfactometry (GC‒MS/O) was used to analyze volatile aroma compounds in thua nao products. Thua nao fermented with commercial Bacillus subtilis under controlled conditions exhibited the presence of compounds such as 2-methyl butanoic acid, phenylethyl alcohol, benzaldehyde, 2,5-dimethylpyrazine, 2,6-dimethylpyrazine, and 2-methoxy phenol. These compounds contributed to an increase in fermented/sour, floral, almond-like, nutty, and wood …

Evaluation Of Welded And Polished Stainless-Steel Surfaces In Supporting Sporeformer Biofilms In Dairy Plants, Taghreed Almalki

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Addition Of Apple Pomace To Feeding Substrate On Growth, Development, And Survival Rates Of Yellow Mealworms (Tenebrio Molitor) And Characterization Of Their Proteins Extracted By A Ph-Shift Process, Michelle Duvall

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The weight changes, survival/mortality rates, and proximate compositions of Tenebrio molitor (yellow mealworm) larvae whose diets were supplemented with apple pomace were analyzed after a 4-week feeding study to examine the nutritional quality of the insects for use as a future potential food source. Going forward, the terms “mealworm(s)”, "yellow mealworm(s)”, “T. molitor” will be used interchangeably and will always refer to the same species. The mealworm larvae were randomly divided into two groups: in addition to standard worm chow, one group was given 15 g/week of non-nutritive water-storing polymer crystals and the other was given apple pomace …

Analysis Of Experimental Antimicrobial Prevention Strategies Against Microbial Contamination Of Locally Harvested Poultry And Produce In West Virginia, Rebecca Breanne Stearns

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Fresh produce and poultry have been associated with several foodborne illness outbreaks. Strategies to mitigate these risks are a much-needed research priority; therefore, five experiments were conducted to analyze pathogen cross-contamination capabilities on produce and poultry. Microbial contamination prevention and reduction strategies were also studied.

In Chapter Two, three antimicrobial delivery methods in combination with increasing concentrations of hydrogen peroxide-peroxyacetic acid (H₂O₂-PAA) (0.05-0.25 ml/dL) were compared to evaluate their ability to reduce and prevent cross-contamination of Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) and Listeria innocua (L. innocua) on inoculated apples. Apples have been …

Evaluate A Mixer Of Hydrogen Peroxide And Peroxyacetic Acid To Mitigate Microbial Cross-Contamination Of Salmonella Typhimurium And The Surrogate Enterococcus Faecium During Triple-Washing Of Butternut Squash, Jesica M. Temple

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Background: Recent foodborne illness outbreaks have been linked to fresh fruits and vegetables. For public safety, awareness of the risks of contamination from foodborne pathogens that can occur during post-harvest farming practices is essential to prevent foodborne outbreaks. Controlling the spread of foodborne pathogens on produce requires proper washing procedures, antimicrobials and doses. Given the speed and diversity of the produce being distributed, local incidents may become international emergencies. Methods: Studies were included if they assessed the efficacy of antimicrobials and various washing procedures and had to conclude the mitigation of cross-contamination of foodborne pathogens on produce grown in the …

Sustainable Utilisation And Management Of Food Waste For High-Value Products, Amit Jaiswal

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Welcome to the Special Issue on “Sustainable Utilisation and Management of Food Waste for High-Value Products”. This Special Issue focuses on one of the most critical challenges facing our world today—the efficient management and utilisation of food waste. It presents a variety of scientific investigations from renowned scholars and researchers worldwide to address this challenge, covering an array of topics ranging from fundamental research to real-world applications. Food waste is a global dilemma that requires urgent attention. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), approximately one-third of food produced for human consumption worldwide, or around 1.3 billion tons, is …

Valorisation Of Crustacean And Bivalve Processing Side Streams For Industrial Fast Time-To-Market Products: A Review From The European Union Regulation Perspective, Yang Zou, Marc Heyndrickx, Jane Debode Jane Debode, Katleen Raes, Donatella De Pascale, Patrice Behan, Michelle Giltrap, Christine O'Connor, Runar Gjerp Solstad, Kjersi Lian, Themistoklis Altintzoglou, Ragnhild Dragoy, Nathalie Maria Scheers, Ingrid Undeland, Johan Robbens

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A massive amount of crustaceans and bivalves are consumed each year, leading to millions of tons of processing side streams from the seafood industry. Considering the current trend of (bio)circular and zero-waste food production, crustacean and bivalve processing side streams (CBPS) seem a promising and emerging resource for producing high-value-added products. This paper highlights the general composition of CBPS with high commercial values, namely, protein, lipids, carotenoids, minerals and chitins. The extraction strategies of these fractions, including conventional chemical and environmentally friendly methods, are also discussed. This review presents and summarises CBPS as raw materials for developing fast time-to-market products …

Physicochemical, Technofunctional, In Vitro Antioxidant, And In Situ Muscle Protein Synthesis Properties Of A Sprat (Sprattus Sprattus) Protein Hydrolysate, Niloofar Shekoohi, Azza Silotry Naik, Miryam Amigo Benevent, Padraigin A. Harnedy-Rothwell, Brian P. Carson, Richard J. Fitzgerald

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This study characterized the physicochemical, technofunctional, and in vitro antioxidant properties along with the AA profile and score of a sprat protein enzymatic hydrolysate (SPH). Furthermore, the impact of the SPH on the growth, proliferation, and muscle protein synthesis (MPS) in skeletal muscle (C2C12) myotubes was examined. The SPH displayed good solubility and emulsion stabilization properties containing all essential and non-essential AAs. Limited additional hydrolysis was observed following in vitro-simulated gastrointestinal digestion (SGID) of the SPH. The SGID-treated SPH (SPH-SGID) displayed in vitro oxygen radical antioxidant capacity (ORAC) activity (549.42 μmol TE/g sample) and the ability to reduce (68%) reactive …

Improving The Quality Of Set Yoghurt Using Milk Fat Globule Membrane Fragments, Joshua Ibitoye, T. T. Q. Phan, Duy N. Le, K. Dewettinck, Michelle L. Colgrave, A. P. Trzcinski, B. Ly-Nguyen

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Lacprodan PL20, a dairy ingredient that is rich in protein and polar lipids, was added into set yoghurts produced from nonhomogenized raw milk. The set yoghurts were prepared using concentrations of 2%, 4%, and 6% Lacprodan PL20, while the control sample was only supplemented with skim milk powder. The effect of Lacprodan PL20 concentrations on the physical and chemical properties, rheology, and microstructure of set yoghurt was thoroughly investigated to determine some likely improvement or changes in quality. Consequently, Lacprodan PL20 showed a gradual improvement in the set yoghurt nutritive values, water holding capacity, and apparent viscosity. The results indicated …

Sources Of Volatile Aromatic Congeners In Whiskey, Thomas J. Kelly, Christine O'Connor, Kieran N. Kilcawley

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Whiskey’s complex and diverse flavor stems from a range of reactions that create congeners that are primarily dependent upon the cereal source/mash bill and each stage of the process: malting, mashing, fermentation, distillation, and cask maturation. Therefore, in theory, the congener profile of a whiskey is a summation of its ingredients and the specific parameters of each stage of the manufacturing process. Congener profiles have been used as biomarkers for quality and authentication; however, to date, insufficient information has been published in relation to the extensive profiling of congeners associated with specific whiskey styles/types or the intra-and inter-variability within brands, …

Recent Insights On The Conformational Changes, Functionality, And Physiological Properties Of Plant-Based Protein–Polyphenol Conjugates, Mehnaza Manzoor, Zaria Fozonne Ngabou Tchameni, Zuhaib F. Bhat, Amit K. Jaiswal, Sundeep Jaglan

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Plant proteins are promising sources of nutrition with enhanced health benefits due to their interaction with bioactive compounds like polyphenols. These interactions can form protein–polyphenol complexes with diverse properties and applications in the food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries. To exploit the potential of these conjugates, it is essential to understand how they are formed, characterized, and delivered. Various techniques such as spectroscopy, thermodynamics, and molecular docking simulations can reveal the mechanism and outcomes of protein–polyphenol binding. Moreover, the surface modification of protein–polyphenol conjugation can enhance the pharmacological effects of different drug molecules and enable their targeted delivery to specific tissues …

Plant Proteomic Research 5.0: From Data To Insights, Setsuko Komatsu, Michelle L. Colgrave

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Proteomics offers one of the best approaches for the functional analysis of the genome, generating detailed information that can be integrated with that obtained by other classic and omics approaches. It, thus, provides deep knowledge and an understanding of diverse proteoforms and different plant processes. Several different generations of proteomic platforms have appeared in the past 25 years. They have been exploited for describing protein profiles, post-translational modifications, and subcellular localization. Despite recent advancements, more emphasis needs to be given to the protein sample preparation protocols, especially for cases with very low abundance, hydrophobicity, and a large molecular weight. The …

Utilizing Proteomics To Identify And Optimize Microalgae Strains For High-Quality Dietary Protein: A Review, Sara Hamzelou, Damien Belobrajdic, James A. Broadbent, Angéla Juhász, Kim L. Chang, Ian Jameson, Peter Ralph, Michelle L. Colgrave

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Algae-derived protein has immense potential to provide high-quality protein foods for the expanding human population. To meet its potential, a broad range of scientific tools are required to identify optimal algal strains from the hundreds of thousands available and identify ideal growing conditions for strains that produce high-quality protein with functional benefits. A research pipeline that includes proteomics can provide a deeper interpretation of microalgal composition and biochemistry in the pursuit of these goals. To date, proteomic investigations have largely focused on pathways that involve lipid production in selected microalgae species. Herein, we report the current state of microalgal proteome …