From Fundamental Amyloid Protein Self-Assembly to Development of Bioplastics

T Li, J Kambanis, TL Sorenson, M Sunde… - …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Proteins can self-assemble into a range of nanostructures as a result of molecular
interactions. Amyloid nanofibrils, as one of them, were first discovered with regard to the …

Recent research advances in delivery systems based on the assembly of egg white proteins: Designation and applications in the food industry

S Wu, S Liu, Y Li, J Feng - Food Hydrocolloids, 2024 - Elsevier
The application of unstable nutraceuticals in food formulation will be encouraged by
designing delivery vehicles through the assembly of biopolymers at a variety of scales, from …

Post-self-assemble of whey protein isolation nanofibrils and its contribution to the stability of pickering emulsion

C Liu, Y Wang, X Dai, Y Zhang, Y Yang, B Jiang, D Li… - Food …, 2024 - Elsevier
Protein nanofibrils (PNFs), as a kind of amyloid structure with high aspect ratio, ordered
arrangement and high surface activity, have been applied to stabilize Pickering emulsions …

Combining different ionic polysaccharides and pH treatment improved functional properties of soybean protein amyloid fibrils through structural modifications

J Feng, S Liu, N Sun, H Dong, L Miao, H Wang… - Food …, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper reported the effects of different ionic polysaccharides (a cationic polysaccharide
(chitosan, CTS), an anionic polysaccharide (high methoxyl pectin, HMP), and a neutral …

Formation of tannic acid-binding ovalbumin amyloid fibril hydrogels: Enhanced antibacterial and antioxidant properties

Y Zeng, S Mao, B Huang, X Ye, J Tian - Food Hydrocolloids, 2024 - Elsevier
The protein-induced amyloid fibrils (AFs) are limited in food industry due to their poor
antioxidant and antibacterial activities. However, polyphenol shows the potential functional …

EGCG induced the formation of protein nanofibrils hydrogels with enhanced anti-bacterial activity

S Mao, Y Zeng, Y Ren, X Ye, J Tian - Food Hydrocolloids, 2024 - Elsevier
The functional properties of the amyloid fibrils could be further improved after physical
modification. Simply adding epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) to ovalbumin amyloid fibrils …

[HTML][HTML] Fibrillisation of faba bean protein isolate by thermosonication for process efficacy: Microstructural characteristics, assembly behaviour, and physicochemical …

Y Hu, L Cheng, EP Gilbert, TS Loo, SJ Lee, J Harrison… - Food …, 2024 - Elsevier
The effect of thermosonication (TS)(90° C, 10–30 min) on the fibrillisation of faba bean
protein isolate (FPI) was studied. The self-assembly behaviour, microstructural …

Advances of protein-based emulsion gels as fat analogues: Systematic classification, formation mechanism, and food application

S Cen, S Li, Z Meng - Food Research International, 2024 - Elsevier
Fat plays a pivotal role in the appearance, flavor, texture, and palatability of food. However,
excessive fat consumption poses a significant risk for chronic ailments such as obesity …

Enhancing emulsifying properties of lentil protein fibrils through EGCG mediation and the mechanism study

X Yan, Y Chu, J Hang, S Zhang, P Yu, X Gong, Z Zeng… - Food …, 2024 - Elsevier
Amyloid-like fibrils derived from plant proteins has provided a strategy to improve plant
protein physicochemical performance and has substantial untapped potential for application …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing emulsion stability and performance using soy protein isolate nanofiber-polysaccharide complexes

Y Shi, J Cao, L Li, X Yang - LWT, 2024 - Elsevier
Soy protein isolate can self-assemble into nanofibers, thereby improving their performance
as emulsifiers. However, the lack of stability in extreme environments (especially acidic …