Exploring the synthesis, properties, and potential of chitosan-functionalized metal-organic frameworks in emerging applications

A Sathiyaseelan, X Zhang, Y Lu, NA l Azeez… - Progress in Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
Chitosan (CS), a natural cationic biopolymer, has emerged as a promising component for
synthesizing biological/bioinspired metal–organic frameworks (BioMOFs). CS's abundant …

Unveiling a new chapter for collagen peptides: Comprehensive insights into oral bioavailability and the enhancement via encapsulation systems

Y Zhou, Y Jiang, Y Zhang, W Yokoyama, J Wu… - Trends in Food Science …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Collagen peptides (CPs), valued for their health-promoting properties,
are increasingly used in nutritional supplements and functional foods. However, their …

Preparation and characterization of Iturin A/chitosan microcapsules and their application in post-harvest grape preservation

Z Li, X Bi, X Xie, D Shu, D Luo, J Yang, H Tan - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Iturin A (IA) encapsulated in chitosan (CS) microcapsules (IA/CS) underwent thorough
physicochemical characterization using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier-transform …

Absorption of food-derived peptides: Mechanisms, influencing factors, and enhancement strategies

C Xu, Y Liu, K Li, J Zhang, B Wei, H Wang - Food Research International, 2024 - Elsevier
Food-derived peptides (FPs) are bioactive molecules produced from dietary proteins
through enzymatic hydrolysis or fermentation. These peptides exhibit various biological …

Core-shell hydrogel with synergistic super absorption and long-term acid resistance stability: a novel gastric retention drug delivery carrier

Y Fu, W Liu, L Jiang, H Yuan, X Tong, H He… - Journal of Materials …, 2025 - pubs.rsc.org
Traditional natural polysaccharide-based hydrogels, when used as drug carriers, often
struggle to maintain long-term stability in the extremely harsh gastric environment. This …

[HTML][HTML] Application of Protein-Based Raw Materials in Health Foods in China

H Duan, G Liu, J Liu, Z Wang, S Bao, X Chang, W Yan - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Raw protein materials are beneficial for human health, so they are being increasingly used
in health foods. In recent years, there has been more and more research on and …

Encapsulation of probiotics using gelatin and sodium phytate for improvement of viability and antioxidant capacity in gastrointestinal condition

M Dadmehr, R Mansouri - Food Bioscience, 2024 - Elsevier
Natural organic compounds are desirable for encapsulation of probiotics to increase their
viability while retain their safety as the food supplement. Using natural compounds as the …

Biomacromolecular carriers based hydrophobic natural products for potential cancer therapy

W Pan, F Gu, X Yan, J Huang, H Liao, F Niu - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. It was estimated that 90% of cancer-
related deaths were attributable to the development of multi-drug resistance (MDR) during …

Research Progress on New Functions of Animal and Plant Proteins

H Duan, G Liu, D Feng, Z Wang, W Yan - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Protein is composed of peptides, essential nutrients for human survival and health, and the
easy absorption of peptides further promotes human health. According to the source of the …

Strategies to Prepare Chitin and Chitosan-Based Bioactive Structures Aided by Deep Eutectic Solvents: A Review

DA Durante-Salmerón, I Fraile-Gutiérrez… - Catalysts, 2024 - mdpi.com
Chitin and chitosan, abundant biopolymers derived from the shells of crustaceans and the
cell walls of fungi, have garnered considerable attention in pharmaceutical circles due to …