Encapsulation of Moringa oleifera leaf extract in chitosan-coated alginate microbeads produced by ionic gelation

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Encapsulation of olive leaf antioxidants in microbeads: Application of alginate and chitosan as wall materials

Irem Toprakci et al.

Summary: The study evaluates the microcapsule technology of encapsulating olive leaf extract using alginate as coating. By experimental design and optimization, efficient encapsulation is achieved under the optimum conditions.

SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY (2022)

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Article Chemistry, Medicinal

Moringa oleifera Leaf Extract Promotes Healing of Infected Wounds in Diabetic Rats: Evidence of Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Proliferative Properties

Abdullah A. Al-Ghanayem et al.

Summary: The study evaluated the healing properties of methanolic extract of M. oleifera leaves in diabetic rats with excision wounds infected with MRSA or P. aeruginosa. The results showed that M. oleifera extract improved the healing process in MRSA-infected diabetic rats, but was less effective in wounds infected with P. aeruginosa.

PHARMACEUTICALS (2022)

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Article Nutrition & Dietetics

Aqueous Extract of Moringa oleifera Exhibit Potential Anticancer Activity and can be Used as a Possible Cancer Therapeutic Agent: A Study Involving In Vitro and In Vivo Approach

Dharmeswar Barhoi et al.

Summary: The study identified the anti-carcinogenic potential of Moringa oleifera extract in reducing tumor volume and weight in mice, as well as extending their lifespan. In vitro and in vivo cytotoxicity assays demonstrated significant toxicity of the extract. Additionally, analysis revealed the presence of bioactive compounds that could induce apoptosis in cancer cells.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NUTRITION (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Applied

Formation and characterization of calcium alginate hydrogel beads filled with cumin seeds essential oil

Setareh Gholamian et al.

Summary: The preparation and characterization of a novel encapsulation system based on calcium alginate hydrogels filled with cumin essential oil was investigated, demonstrating successful encapsulation and favorable carrier features.

FOOD CHEMISTRY (2021)

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Article Food Science & Technology

Spray-drying encapsulation of microwave-assisted extracted polyphenols from Moringa oleifera: Influence of tragacanth, locust bean, and carboxymethyl-cellulose formulations

Cecilia Castro-Lopez et al.

Summary: In this study, polyphenols from Moringa oleifera leaves were extracted and encapsulated using microwave-assisted extraction and spray-drying techniques. The choice of wall material significantly influenced the physicochemical behavior of the encapsulated Moringa oleifera. Encapsulated Moringa oleifera prepared with individual tragacanth gum or carboxymethyl-cellulose demonstrated superior properties compared to those prepared with mixed gums.

FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL (2021)

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Article Food Science & Technology

Characterization of Moringa oleifera Leaf Powder Extract Encapsulated in Maltodextrin and/or Gum Arabic Coatings

Toyosi T. George et al.

Summary: Encapsulation of bioactive-rich plant extracts is an effective method to prevent damage or loss of activity. Microcapsules developed with Moringa oleifera leaf powder extract and different coatings showed varying properties and stability under different storage conditions.

FOODS (2021)

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Review Construction & Building Technology

Optimization of mixture proportions by statistical experimental design using response surface method - A review

Zhiping Li et al.

Summary: This comprehensive review discusses over 80 applications of statistical experimental optimization concerning the mixture design of various cement-based materials, highlighting the suitability of response surface method (RSM) in providing accurate approximations for mixture optimization. The study also addresses the importance of multi-objective optimization in considering different performance requirements for cement-based materials and the need for further systematic studies in sustainable concrete optimization.

JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Analytical and in silico study of the inclusion complexes between tropane alkaloids atropine and scopolamine with cyclodextrins

Monica Butnariu et al.

Summary: Datura stramonium L., a plant from Solanaceae family, contains tropane alkaloids with limited water solubility. By complexing these compounds with cyclodextrin, their properties can be improved for increased potential in agrochemical formulations.

CHEMICAL PAPERS (2021)

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Article Food Science & Technology

Encapsulation of Moringa oleifera Extract in Ca-Alginate Chocolate Beads: Physical and Antioxidant Properties

Olga Kaltsa et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the physical and antioxidant properties of chocolate alginate beads containing Moringa oleifera leaf extract, finding that increasing extract concentration resulted in smaller, more spherical beads with lighter color and higher chroma. The radical scavenging activity was improved with higher extract concentration for beads hardened for 8 and 20 minutes, while hardening time did not affect DPPH* inhibition.

JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY (2021)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology