Terrestrial insects as a promising source of chitosan and recent developments in its application for various industries.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131407
Abstract: Chitosan is a deacetylated form of chitin and increasingly important amino-polysaccharide used in many various sectors including agriculture, food, and biomedicine. However, chitosan from marine sources has several adverse effects, including allergenic components harmful to… read more here.
Keywords: insects; promising source; insect chitosan; chitosan recent ... See more keywords
Fruit pomace as a promising source to obtain biocompounds with antibacterial activity.
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DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2103510
Abstract: The demand for natural compounds to replace synthetic additives has aroused the interest of different sectors of society, especially the scientific community, due to their safety, biocompatibility, biodegradability and low toxicity. Alternative sources for antimicrobial… read more here.
Keywords: pomace promising; promising source; fruit pomace; pomace ... See more keywords
Unravelling the sponge microbiome as a promising source of biosurfactants.
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DOI: 10.1080/1040841x.2022.2037507
Abstract: Microbial surfactants are particularly useful in bioremediation and heavy metal removal from soil and aquatic environments, amongst other highly valued uses in different economic and biomedical sectors. Marine sponge-associated bacteria are well-known producers of bioactive… read more here.
Keywords: promising source; microbiome promising; unravelling sponge; sponge ... See more keywords
Jellyfish Collagen as a Promising Source for Nutraceutical and Biomedical Applications
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DOI: 10.2174/0115734110358390241224060100
Abstract: Jellyfish blooms have become increasingly common worldwide, driven by climate change, eutrophication, and the jellyfish’s unique life cycle. The rich protein derived from these resources notably, jellyfish collagen (JFC) and its hydrolysates (JFCH) peptides stands… read more here.
Keywords: promising source; collagen; collagen promising; source nutraceutical ... See more keywords
Bee Bread as a Promising Source of Bioactive Molecules and Functional Properties: An Up-To-Date Review
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11020203
Abstract: Bee bread is a natural product obtained from the fermentation of bee pollen mixed with bee saliva and flower nectar inside the honeycomb cells of a hive. Bee bread is considered a functional product, having… read more here.
Keywords: bee bread; bread promising; promising source; bioactive molecules ... See more keywords
Thymus Species from Romanian Spontaneous Flora as Promising Source of Phenolic Secondary Metabolites with Health-Related Benefits
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DOI: 10.3390/antiox12020390
Abstract: Wild thyme aerial parts (Serpylli herba) are recognized as a valuable herbal product with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects. Although pharmacopoeial regulations allow its collection exclusively from Thymus serpyllum, substitution with other species is frequent… read more here.
Keywords: romanian spontaneous; spontaneous flora; promising source; thymus species ... See more keywords
Sulfur Metabolism as a Promising Source of New Antifungal Targets
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DOI: 10.3390/jof8030295
Abstract: Fungal infections are a growing threat to human health. Despite their clinical relevance, there is a surprisingly limited availability of clinically approved antifungal agents, which is seriously aggravated by the recent appearance and fast spread… read more here.
Keywords: metabolism; sulfur metabolism; promising source; new antifungal ... See more keywords
Seaweed Extracts: A Promising Source of Antibiofilm Agents with Distinct Mechanisms of Action against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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DOI: 10.3390/md20020092
Abstract: The organization of bacteria in biofilms is one of the adaptive resistance mechanisms providing increased protection against conventional treatments. Thus, the search for new antibiofilm agents for medical purposes, especially of natural origin, is currently… read more here.
Keywords: promising source; action; antibiofilm agents; antibiofilm activity ... See more keywords
Microalgae: A Promising Source of Bioactive Polysaccharides for Biotechnological Applications
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules30092055
Abstract: Polysaccharides (PSs) are the most abundant carbohydrates in nature, performing essential biological functions such as immune system regulation, structural support, and cell communication. PSs from marine microalgae have gained increasing attention due to their diverse… read more here.
Keywords: polysaccharides biotechnological; promising source; microalgae promising; source bioactive ... See more keywords
Edible Flower Species as a Promising Source of Specialized Metabolites
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DOI: 10.3390/plants11192529
Abstract: Eating habits are changing over time and new innovative nutrient-rich foods will play a great role in the future. Awareness of the importance of a healthy diet is growing, so consumers are looking for new… read more here.
Keywords: specialized metabolites; species promising; promising source; edible flower ... See more keywords
A Comprehensive Review on a Promising Source for Anticancer Research: Sansevieria
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DOI: 10.52711/0974-360x.2025.00491
Abstract: Cancer is the most prevalent life-threatening disease predominantly due to the sedentary life style and urbanization of modern era and is the second leading cause of death. Nearly 70 different plant species make up the… read more here.
Keywords: comprehensive review; review promising; review; anticancer ... See more keywords