Nanostructuring Biopolymers for Improved Food Quality and Safety

Gómez‐Mascaraque, Laura G.; Fabra, María José; Castro-Mayorga, J.L.; Sánchez, Glòria; Martínez‐Sanz, Marta; López‐Rubio, Amparo

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-811449-0.00002-5

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“…Enteric viruses are mainly transmitted via the fecal–oral route, either by person-to-person contact or by the ingestion of contaminated food or water ( 113 ). The most important viruses causing gastroenteritis in humans include norovirus and hepatitis A ( 114 ).…”

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Regulation of Enteric Infection and Immunity by Dietary Proanthocyanidins

2021

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The role of dietary components in immune function has acquired considerable attention in recent years. An important focus area is to unravel the role of bioactive dietary compounds in relation to enteric disease and their impact on gut mucosal immunity. Proanthocyanidins (PAC) are among the most common and most consumed dietary polyphenols, and are characterised by their variable molecular structures and diverse bioactivities. In particular, their anti-oxidative effects and ability to modulate gut microbiota have been widely described. However, there is limited evidence on the mechanism of action of PAC on the immune system, nor is it clearly established how PAC may influence susceptibility to enteric infections. Establishing the sites of action of PAC and their metabolites within the gut environment is fundamental to determine the applicability of PAC against enteric pathogens. Some mechanistic studies have shown that PAC have direct modulatory effects on immune cell signalling, isolated pathogens, and gut mucosal barrier integrity. Boosting the recruitment of immune cells and suppressing the amount of pro-inflammatory cytokines are modulating factors regulated by PAC, and can either be beneficial or detrimental in the course of re-establishing gut homeostasis. Herein, we review how PAC may alter distinct immune responses towards enteric bacterial, viral and parasitic infections, and how the modulation of gut microbiota may act as a mediating factor. Furthermore, we discuss how future studies could help unravel the role of PAC in preventing and/or alleviating intestinal inflammation and dysbiosis caused by enteric disease.

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Section: Proanthocyanidinsmentioning

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“…The most important viruses causing gastroenteritis in humans include norovirus and hepatitis A ( 114 ). In addition, sapoviruses, rotaviruses, coronavirus, astroviruses, and hepatitis E virus (HEV), are also known causes for enteric diseases ( 113 ).…”

Section: Proanthocyanidinsmentioning

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Regulation of Enteric Infection and Immunity by Dietary Proanthocyanidins

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“…Thanks to normal flora such as lactobacilli, the pH of the vaginal fluid between 4 and 5.5 in healthy women are considered a drug delivery site for numerous drugs [ 129 ]. Unlike conventional polymeric vaginal drug delivery systems, which are associated with some drawbacks—including toxicity, potential allergic action, messiness, and leakage—in addition to relatively poor retention time [ 130 ]. Biopolymers are valuable candidates for numerous mucoadhesive gel formulations that can be used in drug delivery due to their proven safety [ 131 ], high biocompatibility [ 106 ], ability to conjugate with a variety of drugs and other polymers [ 132 ], and eco-friendliness [ 107 ].…”

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The Role of Biopolymer-Based Materials in Obstetrics and Gynecology Applications: A Review

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Biopolymers have gained tremendous attention in many daily life applications, including medical applications, in the past few years. Obstetrics and gynecology are two fields dealing with sensitive parts of the woman’s body and her newborn baby, which are normally associated with many issues such as toxicity, infections, and even gene alterations. Medical professions that use screening, examination, pre, and post-operation materials should benefit from a better understanding of each type of material’s characteristics, health, and even environmental effects. The underlying principles of biopolymer-based materials for different obstetric and gynecologic applications may discover various advantages and benefits of using such materials. This review presents the health impact of conventional polymer-based materials on pregnant women’s health and highlights the potential use of biopolymers as a safer option. The recent works on utilizing different biopolymer-based materials in obstetric and gynecologic are presented in this review, which includes suture materials in obstetric and gynecologic surgeries, cosmetic and personal care products, vaginal health, and drug delivery; as well as a wound dressing and healing materials. This review highlights the main issues and challenges of biopolymers in obstetric and gynecologic applications.

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“…Specifically, carotenoid intake could reduce the risk of developing various types of cancer and cardiovascular, eye, or other chronic diseases [152,153,155]. Additionally, some compounds exhibit provitamin A activity [157,158]. Almost 90% of the carotenoids in the human body are α- and β-carotene, lycopene, lutein, and cryptoxanthin, and their absorption depends on the discharge of nutrients from the food matrix, solubilization, and formation of micelles, as they are hydrophobic in nature [152,159].…”

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Antioxidant Therapies for Neuroprotection—A Review

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Although moderate concentrations of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) are crucial for various physiological processes within the human body, their overproduction leads to oxidative stress, defined as the imbalance between the production and accumulation of ROS and the ability of the body to neutralize and eliminate them. In the brain, oxidative stress exhibits significant effects, due to its increased metabolical activity and limited cellular regeneration. Thus, oxidative stress is a major factor in the progressive loss of neurons structures and functions, leading to the development of severe neurodegenerative disorders. In this context, recent years have witnessed tremendous advancements in the field of antioxidant therapies, with a special emphasis for neuroprotection. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the oxidative stress and antioxidant defense mechanisms and to present the most recent studies on antioxidant therapies for neuroprotection.

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Nanostructuring Biopolymers for Improved Food Quality and Safety

Cited by 8 publications

References 158 publications

Regulation of Enteric Infection and Immunity by Dietary Proanthocyanidins

Regulation of Enteric Infection and Immunity by Dietary Proanthocyanidins

The Role of Biopolymer-Based Materials in Obstetrics and Gynecology Applications: A Review

Antioxidant Therapies for Neuroprotection—A Review

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