Application of Calcium Chloride-Sodium Alginate to Improve the Texture of Quick-Frozen Heracleum moellendorffii

Journal of Food Quality ◽

10.1155/2021/5510779 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Xiao-mei Li ◽

Li-kun Ren ◽

Yang Yang ◽

Xin Bian ◽

Yu Fu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cell Membrane ◽

Sodium Alginate ◽

Calcium Chloride ◽

Cell Damage ◽

Frozen Storage ◽

Calcium Content ◽

Mass Ratio ◽

Soaking Time ◽

Wild Vegetable ◽

Quick Freezing

Heat-soak and quick freezing could deteriorate the texture of vegetables. In this work, it was found that calcium chloride-sodium alginate (SA) could improve the appearance, brittleness, and chewiness of processed Heracleum moellendorffii (HM), a kind of popular nutritious wild vegetable in China. The effect resulted from the increase of calcium content in the vegetable, which was closely related to the ratio of calcium chloride to SA, the concentration of texture retaining agent, and soaking time significantly ( P < 0.01 ). The best way to maintain the texture was to soak HM in 4 g/L of calcium chloride-SA (mass ratio 1 : 2) at 50°C for 30 minutes. The calcium content was increased to 71.56 mg/100g, and the brittleness and chewiness were 4630 gf and 2583.33 gf, respectively. The microstructure found that calcium could adhere to an inherent position on the cell membrane and protected the sample from cell damage and chloroplast spilling from the cell during thawing and quick freezing. The results showed that calcium chloride-SA treatment may be a promising method to improve the texture of vegetables during quick-frozen storage.

Cell penetration efficiency analysis of different atomic force microscopy nanoneedles into living cells

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-87319-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Marcos Penedo ◽

Tetsuya Shirokawa ◽

Mohammad Shahidul Alam ◽

Keisuke Miyazawa ◽

Takehiko Ichikawa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Atomic Force Microscopy ◽

Cell Membrane ◽

Cell Biology ◽

Cell Damage ◽

Efficiency Analysis ◽

Living Cells ◽

Biomolecular Recognition ◽

Cell Penetration ◽

Force Microscopy ◽

Atomic Force

AbstractOver the last decade, nanoneedle-based systems have demonstrated to be extremely useful in cell biology. They can be used as nanotools for drug delivery, biosensing or biomolecular recognition inside cells; or they can be employed to select and sort in parallel a large number of living cells. When using these nanoprobes, the most important requirement is to minimize the cell damage, reducing the forces and indentation lengths needed to penetrate the cell membrane. This is normally achieved by reducing the diameter of the nanoneedles. However, several studies have shown that nanoneedles with a flat tip display lower penetration forces and indentation lengths. In this work, we have tested different nanoneedle shapes and diameters to reduce the force and the indentation length needed to penetrate the cell membrane, demonstrating that ultra-thin and sharp nanoprobes can further reduce them, consequently minimizing the cell damage.

Conservation, Regeneration and Genetic Stability of Regenerants from Alginate-Encapsulated Shoot Explants of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym13101666 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (10) ◽

pp. 1666

Author(s):

Stefanos Hatzilazarou ◽

Stefanos Kostas ◽

Theodora Nendou ◽

Athanasios Economou

Keyword(s):

Sodium Alginate ◽

Calcium Chloride ◽

Genetic Stability ◽

Nutrient Medium ◽

Shoot Tips ◽

Mother Plant ◽

Short Term ◽

Alginate Encapsulation ◽

Gardenia Jasminoides ◽

Regeneration Response

The present study demonstrates the potential of the alginate encapsulation of shoot tips and nodal segments of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis, the short-term cold storage of artificial seeds and subsequent successful conversion to desirable, uniform and genetically stable plantlets. Shoot tips and first-node segments below them, derived from shoots of in vitro cultures, responded better than second-to-fourth-node segments on agar-solidified Murashige and Skoog (MS) nutrient medium and thus, they were used as explants for alginate encapsulation. Explant encapsulation in 2.5% sodium alginate in combination with 50 mM of calcium chloride resulted in the production of soft beads, while hardening in 100 mM of calcium chloride formed firm beads of uniform globular shape, suitable for handling. The addition of liquid MS nutrient medium in the sodium alginate solution doubled the subsequent germination response of the beads. The maintenance of alginate beads under light favored their germination response compared to maintenance in darkness. Encapsulated shoot tip explants of gardenia, which were stored at 4 °C for 4, 8 or 12 weeks, showed a gradual decline in their regeneration response (73.3, 68.9, 53.3%, respectively), whereas, non-encapsulated explants (naked), stored under the same time durations of cold conditions, exhibited a sharp decline in regeneration response up to entirely zeroing (48.9, 11.1, 0.0%, respectively). Shoots, derived from 12-week cold-stored encapsulated explants, were easily rooted in solid MS nutrient medium with the addition of 0.5 μM of Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and after transplantation of the rooted plantlets individually to pots containing a peat–perlite (3:1, v/v) substrate, they were successfully acclimatized in the greenhouse under the gradual reduction of 75 or 50% shading with survival rates of 95–100%. The genetic stability of the acclimatized plantlets was assessed and compared with the mother plant using inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers. ISSR analysis confirmed that all regenerated plantlets were genetically identical to the mother plant. This procedure of artificial seed production could be useful for the short-term storage of germplasm and the production of genetically identical and stable plants as an alternative method of micropropagation in Gardenia jasminoides.

Effects of the cationic protein poly-L-arginine on airway epithelial cellsin vitro

Mediators of Inflammation ◽

10.1080/09622935020138172 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 141-148 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Shahida Shahana ◽

Caroline Kampf ◽

Godfried M. Roomans

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Epithelial Cells ◽

Cell Membrane ◽

Cell Damage ◽

Membrane Damage ◽

Light And Electron Microscopy ◽

Airway Epithelial Cells ◽

Airway Epithelial ◽

Cationic Protein ◽

Induced Apoptosis

Background: Allergic asthma is associated with an increased number of eosinophils in the airway wall. Eosinophils secrete cationic proteins, particularly major basic protein (MBP).Aim: To investigate the effect of synthetic cationic polypeptides such as poly-L-arginine, which can mimic the effect of MBP, on airway epithelial cells.Methods: Cultured airway epithelial cells were exposed to poly-L-arginine, and effects were determined by light and electron microscopy.Results: Poly-L-arginine induced apoptosis and necrosis. Transmission electron microscopy showed mitochondrial damage and changes in the nucleus. The tight junctions were damaged, as evidenced by penetration of lanthanum. Scanning electron microscopy showed a damaged cell membrane with many pores. Microanalysis showed a significant decrease in the cellular content of magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium and chlorine, and an increase in calcium. Plakoglobin immunoreactivity in the cell membrane was decreased, indicating a decrease in the number of desmosomes.Conclusions: The results point to poly-L-arginine induced membrane damage, resulting in increased permeability, loss of cell-cell contacts and generalized cell damage.

Preparation and properties of wet-spun microcomposite filaments from cellulose nanocrystals and alginate using a microfluidic device

BioResources ◽

10.15376/biores.16.3.5780-5793 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 5780-5793

Author(s):

Ji-Soo Park ◽

Chan-Woo Park ◽

Song-Yi Han ◽

Eun-Ah Lee ◽

Azelia Wulan Cindradewi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Tensile Properties ◽

Sodium Alginate ◽

Calcium Chloride ◽

Microfluidic Device ◽

Cellulose Nanocrystals ◽

Average Diameter ◽

Coagulation Bath ◽

Al Content ◽

Orientation Index ◽

Cacl2 Solution

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) were wet-spun in a coagulation bath for the fabrication of microfilaments, and the effect of sodium alginate (AL) addition on the wet-spinnability and properties of the microcomposite filament was investigated. The CNC suspension exhibited excellent wet-spinnability in calcium chloride (CaCl2) solution, and the addition of AL in CNC suspension resulted in the enhancement of the wet-spinnability of CNCs. As the AL content increased from 3% to 10%, the average diameter of the microcomposite filament decreased, and its tensile properties deteriorated. The increased spinning rate caused an increase in the orientation index of CNCs, resulting in an improvement in the tensile properties of the microcomposite filament.

DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF CONTROLLED-RELEASE OCULAR INSERTS OF BRIMONIDINE-TARTRATE AND TIMOLOL MALEATE

International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.22159/ijpps.2017v9i1.15199 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 79 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Preethi G. B. ◽

Prashanth Kunal

Keyword(s):

Controlled Release ◽

Drug Release ◽

Sodium Alginate ◽

Calcium Chloride ◽

Release Kinetics ◽

Water Soluble ◽

Moisture Loss ◽

Timolol Maleate ◽

Brimonidine Tartrate

Objective: The current work was attempted to formulate and evaluate a controlled-release matrix-type ocular inserts containing a combination of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate, with a view to sustain the drug release in the cul-de-sac of the eye.Methods: Initially, the infrared studies were done to determine the drug–polymer interactions. Sodium alginate-loaded ocuserts were prepared by solvent casting technique. Varying the concentrations of polymer—sodium alginate, plasticizer—glycerine, and cross-linking agent—calcium chloride by keeping the drug concentration constant, made a total of nine formulations. These formulations were evaluated for its appearance, drug content, weight uniformity, thickness uniformity, percentage moisture loss, percentage moisture absorption, and in vitro release profile of the ocuserts. Finally, accelerated stability studies and the release kinetics were performed on the optimised formulation.Results: It was perceived that polymer, plasticizer, and calcium chloride had a significant influence on the drug release. The data obtained from the formulations showed that formulation—F9 was the optimised formulation, which exhibited better drug release. The release data of the optimised formulation tested on the kinetic models revealed that it exhibited first-order release kinetics. Conclusion: It can be concluded that a natural bioadhesive hydrophilic polymer such as sodium alginate can be used as a film former to load water soluble and hydrophilic drugs like brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. Among all formulations, F9 with 400 mg sodium alginate, 2% calcium chloride and 60 mg glycerin were found to be the most suitable insert in terms of appearance, ease of handling, thickness, in vitro drug release and stability.

STANDARDIZATION OF MEDIUM FOR SYNTHETIC SEED GERMINATION OF SALVIA SCLAREA L.

Kongunadu Research Journal ◽

10.26524/krj79 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 118-120

Author(s):

Durgha H ◽

Ramya G ◽

Gogul Ramanth M ◽

Thirugnanasampandan R

Keyword(s):

Seed Germination ◽

Sodium Alginate ◽

Calcium Chloride ◽

Multiple Shoot ◽

Nodal Explants ◽

Synthetic Seed ◽

Ms Medium ◽

Shoot Induction ◽

Multiple Shoot Induction ◽

Salvia Sclarea

Young nodal explants (0.5-1cm) of Salvia sclarea L. was used for synthetic seed preparation.Synthetic seeds were prepared using 5% sodium alginate and 1.11% calcium chloride. Seed germination was observed on MS medium fortified with 1.4µM GA3+4.4µM BA after twenty days of culture. Further multiple shoot induction was observed after fifteen days of shootinduction.

Determination of the effect of calcium chloride on sodium alginate on the restructuring of fish products

Ukrainian Food Journal ◽

10.24263/2304-974x-2019-8-3-14 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 584-596

Author(s):

Radion Nykyforov ◽

Yuriі Korenets ◽

Natalya Frolova ◽

Oleg Kuzmin

Keyword(s):

Sodium Alginate ◽

Calcium Chloride ◽

Fish Products

Anti-Streptococcus mutans and anti-biofilm activities of dextranase and its encapsulation in alginate beads for application in toothpaste

PeerJ ◽

10.7717/peerj.10165 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

pp. e10165

Author(s):

Nucharee Juntarachot ◽

Sasithorn Sirilun ◽

Duangporn Kantachote ◽

Phakkharawat Sittiprapaporn ◽

Piyachat Tongpong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sodium Alginate ◽

Calcium Chloride ◽

Streptococcus Mutans ◽

Dental Plaque ◽

Biofilm Formation ◽

Alginate Beads ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Sensory Test ◽

Alginate Concentration ◽

The Stability

Background The accumulation of plaque causes oral diseases. Dental plaque is formed on teeth surfaces by oral bacterial pathogens, particularly Streptococcus mutans, in the oral cavity. Dextranase is one of the enzymes involved in antiplaque accumulation as it can prevent dental caries by the degradation of dextran, which is a component of plaque biofilm. This led to the idea of creating toothpaste containing dextranase for preventing oral diseases. However, the dextranase enzyme must be stable in the product; therefore, encapsulation is an attractive way to increase the stability of this enzyme. Methods The activity of food-grade fungal dextranase was measured on the basis of increasing ratio of reducing sugar concentration, determined by the reaction with 3, 5-dinitrosalicylic acid reagent. The efficiency of the dextranase enzyme was investigated based on its minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) against biofilm formation by S. mutans ATCC 25175. Box-Behnken design (BBD) was used to study the three factors affecting encapsulation: pH, calcium chloride concentration, and sodium alginate concentration. Encapsulation efficiency (% EE) and the activity of dextranase enzyme trapped in alginate beads were determined. Then, the encapsulated dextranase in alginate beads was added to toothpaste base, and the stability of the enzyme was examined. Finally, sensory test and safety evaluation of toothpaste containing encapsulated dextranase were done. Results The highest activity of the dextranase enzyme was 4401.71 unit/g at a pH of 6 and 37 °C. The dextranase at its MIC (4.5 unit/g) showed strong inhibition against the growth of S. mutans. This enzyme at 1/2 MIC also showed a remarkable decrease in biofilm formation by S. mutans. The most effective condition of dextranase encapsulation was at a pH of 7, 20% w/v calcium chloride and 0.85% w/v sodium alginate. Toothpaste containing encapsulated dextranase alginate beads produced under suitable condition was stable after 3 months of storage, while the sensory test of the product was accepted at level 3 (like slightly), and it was safe. Conclusion This research achieved an alternative health product for oral care by formulating toothpaste with dextranase encapsulated in effective alginate beads to act against cariogenic bacteria, like S. mutants, by preventing dental plaque.

Understanding Microdroplet Formations for Biomedical Applications

Volume 15: Processing and Engineering Applications of Novel Materials ◽

10.1115/imece2008-69223 ◽

2008 ◽

Author(s):

Salil Desai ◽

Anthony Moore ◽

Benjamin Harrison ◽

Jagannathan Sankar

Keyword(s):

Drug Delivery ◽

Sodium Chloride ◽

Sodium Alginate ◽

Calcium Chloride ◽

Biomedical Applications ◽

Tissue Scaffolds ◽

Ambient Conditions ◽

On Demand ◽

Drop On Demand

This paper focuses on understanding microdroplet formation of sodium alginate biopolymer at various concentrations utilizing drop-on-demand inkjet technology. We investigate the effect of sodium chloride on the rheology of sodium alginate and derive a correlation between the size of the droplet versus the size of the microcapsules formed. Varying sizes of microcapsules are formed based on different concentrations of calcium chloride solvent. This understanding will give insight for fabricating drug delivery capsules and tissue scaffolds that are subject to extreme ambient conditions when interfaced with in-vivo environments.

Preparation of Near-Infrared (NIR) Reflective Pigment by Solid State Reaction between Fe2O3 and Al2O3

Key Engineering Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.766.127 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 766 ◽

pp. 127-132

Author(s):

Chumphol Busabok ◽

Wasana Khongwong ◽

Phunthinee Somwongsa ◽

Piyalak Ngernchuklin ◽

Arunrat Saensing ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Temperature Difference ◽

Spinel Structure ◽

Near Infrared ◽

Mass Ratio ◽

Soaking Time ◽

X Ray ◽

Coated Metal ◽

Metal Sheets ◽

Phase Data ◽

New Phase

Reflective pigment was prepared by using Fe2O3 and Al2O3 as starting materials. Fe2O3 and Al2O3 powders were mixed at 0.8:2, 1:2 and 1.2:2 mole ratio using ball milling. The mixed powders were dried and calcined at temperature of 1500°C, 1600°C and 1700°C for various soaking time at 2, 8 and 20 h. Phase data were analyzed by x-ray diffractometry. It was found that (Al1-x, Fex)2O3 presented as a new phase in calcined powders at temperature of 1500°C to 1700°C for 2 h. The other new phase such as FeAl2O4 was detected in calcined powders at temperature of 1700°C for 8 and 20 h. From the experimental results indicated that complete reaction was occurred when higher calcination temperature and longer soaking time were used, resulting in spinel structure (FeAl2O4) generated. Then, the synthesized powders were mixed with exterior paint by mass ratio of 0:100, 10:90, 20:80, 30:70 and 40:60, respectively. The mixed paints were sprayed on metal sheets. Then the coated metal sheets were exposed under 200 watts lamb and measured the temperature difference between the exposed side and opposite side. The result showed that at the ratio of 30:70 exhibited the highest temperature difference of 14°C approximately. From the result, we concluded that spinel structure (FeAl2O4) is a candidate for near-infrared (NIR) reflective pigment of exterior paint.