Recent advances in biobased and biodegradable polymer nanocomposites, nanoparticles, and natural antioxidants for antibacterial and antioxidant food packaging …

IRS Vieira, APA de Carvalho… - … Reviews in Food …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) and natural antioxidant compounds are an emerging trend in
the food industry. Incorporating these substances in biobased and biodegradable matrices …

A review of classification, biosynthesis, biological activities and potential applications of flavonoids

S Chen, X Wang, Y Cheng, H Gao, X Chen - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Flavonoids represent the main class of plant secondary metabolites and occur in the tissues
and organs of various plant species. In plants, flavonoids are involved in many biological …

The biochemistry and effectiveness of antioxidants in food, fruits, and marine algae

LL Pruteanu, DS Bailey, AC Grădinaru, L Jäntschi - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
It is more effective to maintain good health than to regain it after losing it. This work focuses
on the biochemical defense mechanisms against free radicals and their role in building and …

Plant-derived extracellular vesicles and their exciting potential as the future of next-generation drug delivery

FA Alzahrani, MI Khan, N Kameli, E Alsahafi, YM Riza - Biomolecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Plant cells release tiny membranous vesicles called extracellular vesicles (EVs), which are
rich in lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and pharmacologically active compounds. These plant …

Therapeutic potential of polyphenols and other micronutrients of marine origin

L Pereira, J Cotas - Marine drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Polyphenols are compounds found in various plants and foods, known for their antioxidant
and anti-inflammatory properties. Recently, researchers have been exploring the therapeutic …

Carotenoids in human skin in vivo: Antioxidant and photo-protectant role against external and internal stressors

ME Darvin, J Lademann, J von Hagen, SB Lohan… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
The antioxidant system of the human body plays a crucial role in maintaining redox
homeostasis and has an important protective function. Carotenoids have pronounced …

A review on reinforcements and additives in starch-based composites for food packaging

PF Muñoz-Gimena, V Oliver-Cuenca, L Peponi… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The research of starch as a matrix material for manufacturing biodegradable films has been
gaining popularity in recent years, indicating its potential and possible limitations. To …

Application of nanotechnology to improve the performance of biodegradable biopolymer-based packaging materials

A Khezerlou, M Tavassoli, M Alizadeh Sani… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
There is great interest in developing biodegradable biopolymer-based packaging materials
whose functional performance is enhanced by incorporating active compounds into them …

Mechanisms of polyphenols on quality control of aquatic products in storage: A review

Z Huang, Q Wang, J Cao, D Zhou… - Critical reviews in food …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Aquatic products are easily spoiled during storage due to oxidation, endogenous enzymes,
and bacteria. At the same time, compared with synthetic antioxidants, based on the …

Effect of anthocyanins on gut health markers, Firmicutes-Bacteroidetes ratio and short-chain fatty acids: a systematic review via meta-analysis

P Kapoor, A Tiwari, S Sharma, V Tiwari, B Sheoran… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Researchers discovered that diets rich in anthocyanin-rich fruits and vegetables significantly
impacted gut flora. To conclude, large-scale randomized controlled clinical trials are …