Association of zein nanoparticles with botanical compounds for effective pest control systems.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.5338
Abstract: BACKGROUND Botanical compounds from plant species are known to have pesticidal activity and have been used in integrated pest management programs. The varied spectrum of the pesticidal action of these compounds can also avoid selection… read more here.
Keywords: association zein; botanical compounds; nanoparticles botanical; pest management ... See more keywords
Chondroitin sulfate-hybridized zein nanoparticles for tumor-targeted delivery of docetaxel.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117187
Abstract: Chondroitin sulfate-hybridized zein nanoparticles (zein/CS NPs) were developed for targeted delivery of docetaxel, which exhibited mean diameters of 157.8 ± 3.6 nm and docetaxel encapsulation efficiency of 64.2 ± 1.9 %. Docetaxel was released from… read more here.
Keywords: sulfate hybridized; hybridized zein; chondroitin sulfate; zein ... See more keywords
Fabrication and characterization of zein nanoparticles by dextran sulfate coating as vehicles for delivery of curcumin.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.10.149
Abstract: Zein nanoparticles (ZNPs) have limited use as a result of its poor colloidal stability. The goal of this paper is to stabilize ZNPs using a sulfated anionic polysaccharide-dextran sulfate (DS). Zein/DS composite nanoparticles (ZDSNPs) were… read more here.
Keywords: fabrication characterization; dextran sulfate; zein; zein nanoparticles ... See more keywords
Fabrication and characterization of zein/lactoferrin composite nanoparticles for encapsulating 7,8-dihydroxyflavone: Enhancement of stability, water solubility and bioaccessibility.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.12.251
Abstract: 7,8-dihydroxyflavone (7,8-DHF), a tyrosine kinase B (TrkB) receptor agonist, can mimick physiological actions of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) to attenuate neurogenic disease. However, its use as a functional food, is limited by its low-water solubility,… read more here.
Keywords: zein; stability; zein nanoparticles; water solubility ... See more keywords
Reinforcement of hydrogel scaffold using oxidized-guar gum incorporated with curcumin-loaded zein nanoparticles to improve biological performance.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.11.103
Abstract: Newly, the use of biocompatible injectable hydrogel with appropriate features for application in the tissue engineering area as a perfect wound dressing has been more attracted. For this purpose, the curcumin loaded Zein nanoparticles/aldehyde-modified guar… read more here.
Keywords: guar gum; curcumin loaded; loaded zein; hydrogel ... See more keywords
Tumor-targeted delivery of honokiol via polysialic acid modified zein nanoparticles prevents breast cancer progression and metastasis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.01.148
Abstract: In this work, we developed polysialic acid (PSA) modified zein nanoparticles for targeted delivery of honokiol (HNK) to enhance drug delivery efficiency and specific biodistribution at tumor sites. The antisolvent precipitation and electrostatic interaction methods… read more here.
Keywords: zein hnk; breast cancer; psa zein; zein ... See more keywords
Continuous microfluidic production of zein nanoparticles and correlation of particle size with physical parameters determined using CFD simulation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2017.04.019
Abstract: Abstract Zein nanoparticles (NPs) were generated using continuous microfluidic antisolvent precipitation. Concentrations of ethanol and zein, flow ratio between continuous and dispersed phases, total flow rate, and chip configuration were examined for their effect on… read more here.
Keywords: production zein; microfluidic production; physical parameters; zein ... See more keywords
Zein Nanoparticles Uptake by Hydroponically Grown Soybean Plants.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.7b03923
Abstract: In the interest of developing and characterizing a polymeric nanoparticle pesticide delivery vehicle to soybeans, zein nanoparticle (ZNP) uptake by the roots and biodistribution to the leaves of soybean plants was measured. Zein was tagged… read more here.
Keywords: uptake hydroponically; grown soybean; soybean plants; hydroponically grown ... See more keywords
Gastrointestinal pH-Sensitive Pickering Emulsions Stabilized by Zein Nanoparticles Coated with Bioactive Glycyrrhizic Acid for Improving Oral Bioaccessibility of Curcumin.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c21549
Abstract: Pickering emulsions have received considerable attention for their stability and functionality. Environmentally responsive Pickering emulsions could be used as vehicles for oral administration. However, challenges still exist, such as nonbiocompatibility of emulsifier and mismatched response… read more here.
Keywords: pickering emulsions; acid; bioaccessibility; zein nanoparticles ... See more keywords
Pre-emergence herbicidal efficiency and uptake of atrazine-loaded zein nanoparticles: a sustainable alternative to weed control
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DOI: 10.1039/d2en01064j
Abstract: In this study, we describe the development of zein nanoparticles associated with the herbicide atrazine and evaluate the pre-emergence activity of this formulation against a target (Brassica juncea) and a... read more here.
Keywords: pre emergence; emergence herbicidal; zein nanoparticles;
Recent progress in using zein nanoparticles-loaded nanocomposites for food packaging applications.
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DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2133080
Abstract: Biopolymers are important due to their exceptional functional and barrier properties and also their non-toxicity and eco-friendly nature for various food, biomedical, and pharmaceutical applications. However, biopolymers usually need reinforcement strategies to address their poor… read more here.
Keywords: food; loaded nanocomposites; food packaging; nanocomposites food ... See more keywords