Anaya-Esparza Luis Miguel

Cannabis sativa plant have been widely investigated for their specific compounds with medicinal properties. Those bioactive compounds have exerted preventive and curative effects on non-communicable and infectious diseases. However, C. sativa extracts have been barely investigated although they constitute an affordable option to treat human disease...

Vacuum impregnation (VI) of natural extracts is often used as a pretreatment for fruit dehydration. Apple slices were subjected to VI [XVP: vacuum pressure (−0.4 to −0.2 mbar), XIT: impregnation time (2–10 min), and XRT: restoration time (1–3 min)] of Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS) calyces aqueous extract and optimized using response surface methodology...

This network pharmacology study represents a significant step in understanding the potential of Resveratrol as an antidiabetic agent and its molecular targets. Targets for Type 2 diabetes were obtained from the MalaCards and DisGeNET databases, while targets for Resveratrol were sourced from the STP and CTD databases. Subsequently, we performed mat...

This study focused on optimizing ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) conditions (XPC: pulse cycle of 1:1, 2:1, and 3:1 s on/off; XUP: ultrasound power of 80, 90, and 100%; and XET: extraction time of 2, 4, and 6 min) for maximizing the content of soluble phenols (TSPs) and flavonoids (FLAs) from a native Mexican pigmented corn kernel powder throug...

En la actualidad, los estudios en harinas de maíces nativos pigmentados en México son escasos, lo que limita su uso potencial en la industria alimentaria. El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar las propiedades nutricionales, fisicoquímicas, funcionales, compuestos fenólicos y actividad antioxidante de harinas de tres accesiones de maíz azul nat...

El avance en el desarrollo de plataformas de secuenciación ha hecho posible la generación y análisis de grandes cantidades de información en tiempos reducidos, lo que ha mejorado de manera sustancial el poder de resolución de dichas estrategias. El objetivo de la presente revisión, fue recopilar información de artículos científicos relacionada con...

Currently, the mismanagement of marine by-products (head, skin, guts, blood, and bones) is a problem for the seafood processing industry, causing economic losses and environmental problems. Shrimp is a high-protein marine plankton species, and after processing, 45% of the total weight is discarded. Therefore, processes must be developed to recover...

The synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles for diverse applications is an active research area that involves physical and chemical methods, which typically are expensive, involve hazardous chemical reagents, use complex equipment and synthesis conditions, and consume large amounts of time and energy. Thus, green synthesis methods have emerged as eco-...

Plant-based materials are an important source of bioactive compounds (BC) with interesting industrial applications. Therefore, adequate experimental strategies for maximizing their recovery yield are required. Among all procedures for extracting BC (maceration, Soxhlet, hydro-distillation, pulsed-electric field, enzyme, microwave, high hydrostatic...

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) comprise a group of microorganisms responsible for developing the sensory and chemical characteristics of several foods and fermented products, particularly cheese. For this reason, after isolation and identification of LAB, validated protocols and procedures for their long-term preservation without compromising its integ...

Simple Summary Lactobacillus is one of the bacterial genera frequently used as probiotics. Although probiotic effects are strain dependent, several Lactobacillus strains have been used to improve the growth rate in dairy calves, and the health or productivity parameters of dairy cows, mainly through the modulation of rumen microbiota. This study ex...

Studies report that increased body fat can lead to health risks for individuals. However, some methods used for analyzing adiposity did not identify its distribution in the human body because they are typically measured using bioimpedance scales. This study aims to associate the presence of cardiometabolic risk factors in sedentary and active adult...

Las micotoxinas son compuestos de bajo peso molecular producidos por hongos filamentosos presentes en los alimentos que pueden encontrarse a lo largo de la cadena productiva. Las micotoxinas son un peligro invisible para la salud humana porque no causan alteraciones en los alimentos y no tienen sabor u olor. Sin embargo, a bajas concentraciones pre...

This study evaluated the effect of chitosan hybrid coatings on the shelf life and quality of jackfruit bulbs. The treatments include control bulbs, bulbs with the chitosan coating (CS bulbs), bulbs with the chitosan‐TiO2 hybrid coating (CSTiO2 bulbs) and bulbs with the chitosan‐TiO2‐ZnO‐MgO hybrid coating (CSTZM bulbs). Bulbs were stored at 4 °C. S...

Worldwide, the fungus known as huitlacoche (Ustilago maydis (DC.) Corda) is a phy-topathogen of maize plants that causes important economic losses in different countries. Conversely, it is an iconic edible fungus of Mexican culture and cuisine, and it has high commercial value in the domestic market, though recently there has been a growing interes...

This volume is a complete review of the cutting-edge scientific evidence about the isolation, identification, bioactivity and molecular analysis of the biologically active peptides (BAPs) obtained from several underutilized grains. It provides a general review of current and new technologies in isolating and bioprospecting BAPs before going into th...

Currently, several biological activities are attributed to the acetogenins (ACGs) of Annonaceae (including Annona muricata); among these is antimicrobial activity. The main focus of this experiment was to evaluate the antimicrobial effect of the crude extract (CE) and purified acetogenins (P-ACGs) from the endosperm of A. muricata seeds using agar...

Pure TiO2 synthesized by the sol-gel method and subsequently deposited at 5% by weight with Co, Cu, Fe, and Ni ions by the deposition–precipitation method were studied as photocatalysts. The nanomaterials were analyzed by SEM, TEM, UV-Vis DRS, DRX, Physisorption N2, and XPS. The SEM and TEM images present a semi-spherical shape with small agglomera...

The objective of this work was to find the optimal conditions by thermosonication-assisted ex-traction (TSAE) of the total acetogenin content (TAC) and yield from A. muricata seeds, assessing the effect of the temperature (40, 50, and 60 °C), sonication amplitude (80, 90, and 100%), and pulse-cycle (0.5, 0.7, and 1 s). In addition, optimal TSAE con...

La leche cruda de vaca se utiliza como materia prima sin pasteurizar para la elaboración de productos artesanales; sin embargo, es necesario analizar su calidad antes de su transformación al producto final. El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar los parámetros de calidad de leche cruda de una Cooperativa de productores del municipio de Tepati...

Los alimentos funcionales se caracterizan por contener en su matriz componentes con actividad biológica capaces de mejorar la salud y bienestar de los consumidores. El presente documento revisa el impacto del consumo de alimentos funcionales en enfermedades no transmisibles, trastornos gastrointestinales, deterioro cognitivo y COVID-19. De acuerdo...

Functional foods are characterized to contain biologically active components in their matrix that can improve the health and well-being of consumers. This work aimed to review the impact of functional food consumption on non-communicable diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, cognitive performance, and COVID-19. According to the literature, the cons...

The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the efficacy of methylprednisolone compared to other drugs to control postoperative complications following third molar surgery. PubMed and Google Scholar were used for article searching. Thereafter, the trials meeting the selection criteria and with high methodological quality,...

In this study, conditions for the ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) of soluble polyphenols from Psidium cattleianum (PC) leaves were optimized using response surface methodology (RSM) by assessing the effect of extraction time (XET = 2, 4, and 6 min), sonication amplitude (XSA = 60, 80, and 100%), and pulse cycle (XPC = 0.4, 0.7, and 1 s). Furth...

Adobera, a genuine, brick-shaped, lightly ripened, unstretched pasta filata-like cheese from Western México, is one of the most important market-share wise but is usually made with raw milk and prepared following artisanal procedures. A pasteurized milk cheese is needed to assess its safety and guarantee standardized quality features. However, no c...

Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn. Malvaceae (HS) is characterized by its edible calyxes. The HS calyxes are widely used for cosmetic, food, and medicinal applications. According to ethnobotanical evidence, decoction, infusion, or maceration extracts from HS calyxes have been used in folk medicine to treat many ailments. Moreover, several in vitro and in vi...

Among the technologies proposed for wastewater treatment, the Advanced Oxidation Processes are viable and technological strategies for dyes degradation. Different photocatalytic systems classified in metal oxides alone or combined through hybrid composites or immobilized onto supports have been designed in various nanostructured shapes for their ap...

Physiological and physicochemical behavior of guamara (Bromelia pinguin) and cocuixtle (Bromelia karatas) fruits, as well as the antibacterial effect of their pre-purified proteases

Nopalea cochenillifera (L.) Salm-Dyck is a scarcely studied cactus; its characterization contributes to identifying the bioactive compounds it contains and its functional properties, which will allow generating information on potential uses and applications. The aim of this work was to characterize N. cochenillifera cladodes flour physicochemically...

Zinc nitrate (ZnON) and zinc acetate (ZnOA) were used as precursors for the synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles by the sol-gel method. The ZnO powder was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-vis diffuse reflec-tance spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (UV-Vis DRS), Fourier transform inf...

The physicochemical, mechanical, and structural properties of chitosan-based films (CS) alone or CS-films with mixed oxide nanoparticles (TiO2-ZnO-MgO, TZM; CSTZM) at different concentrations (125, 250, and 500 μg mL−1) were investigated. The addition of nano-TZM promoted a color change (from colorless to white) in the film-forming solution, which...

El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar la calidad microbiológica del agua en las escuelas públicas de la ciudad de Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, México (3 de kinder, 15 de primaria y 4 de secundaria) mediante la cuantificación de cloro libre, bacterias coliformes totales (OCT) y fecales (OCF); además de la búsqueda cualitativa de Enterobacterias...

A pesar de los esfuerzos de la industria por prolon-gar la vida útil de los alimentos, gran cantidad de éstos formarán parte de los desperdicios alimenti-cios que generan pérdidas económicas y, a su vez, impactan de manera negativa en el medio ambiente. En este sentido, la revalorización de los residuos ali-mentarios provenientes del campo o de la...

Salmonella spp. is a facultative intracellular pathogen causing localized or systemic infections, involving economic and public health significance, and remains the leading pathogen of food safety concern worldwide, with poultry being the primary transmission vector. Antibiotics have been the main strategy for Salmonella control for many years, whi...

The purpose of this study was to analyze the association between components of the diet, metabolic risks, and the serum concentrations of adiponectin and interleukin-6 (IL-6). With prior informed consent, an analytical cross-sectional study was carried out with 72 students in their first year of university. The subjects had a mean age of 19.2 ± 1.0...

Recently, Titanium dioxide (TiO2) has been studied as an alternative to treat cancer diseases under different activation therapies. The aim of this review was to describe the effect of TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) on some cancer cell lines and their interaction with phototherapies such as photodynamic therapy (PDT), photothermal therapy (PTT), sonodyna...

The Annonaceae family is one of the oldest angiosperms. The genus Annona is the one with the most species and, together with Asimina, the only ones that contain edible fruits. In the last 10 years, interest in these fruit species has increased, mainly due to their nutritional properties and their application in the treatment of human diseases. Mexi...

This work aimed to evaluate the effect of time and two storage temperatures (25 °C and 4 °C) on the structural changes in chitosan (CS) films functionalized with titanium dioxide (TiO2) and a ternary mixed oxide-based TiO2 (TiO2-ZnO-MgO; TZM) by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and the in vitro release of TiO2 and TZM from the CS film...

Frailty is a state of vulnerability to stressors because of a decreased physiological reserve, resulting in poor health outcomes. This state is related to chronic conditions, many of which are risk factors for outcomes in elderly patients having SARS-COV-2. This review aims to describe frailty as a physiological vulnerability agent during the COVID...

Resumen A pesar de los esfuerzos de la industria por prolon-gar la vida útil de los alimentos, gran cantidad de éstos formarán parte de los desperdicios alimenti-cios que generan pérdidas económicas y, a su vez, impactan de manera negativa en el medio ambiente. En este sentido, la revalorización de los residuos ali-mentarios provenientes del campo...

Currently, the high added-value compounds contained in plant by-products and wastes offer a wide spectrum of opportunities for their reuse and valorization, contributing to the circular economy. The bell pepper (Capsicum annum L.) is an exotic vegetable with high nutritional value that, after processing, leaves wastes (peel, seeds, and leaves) that...

La microbiota intestinal consta de diversos géneros y especies de microorganismos, los cuales pueden ser benéficos o patógenos y juegan un rol importante sobre la salud general y el balance nutricional del hospedero. Este trabajo se centra en describir los beneficios y limitantes del uso de probióticos como suplemento alimenticio y su efecto en enf...

Currently, there is a wide variety of pasteurized milk brands sold in supermarkets and grocery stores. The objective of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical composition and nutritional information of commercial pasteurized milk commercial and their compliance with the official Mexican standards. In general, all milk brands comply with the...

Currently, there is a wide variety of pasteurized milk brands sold in supermarkets and grocery stores. The objective of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical composition and nutritional information of commercial pasteurized milk commercial and their compliance with the official Mexican standards. In general, all milk brands comply with the...

Functionalization of polysaccharide-based packaging incorporating inorganic nanoparticles for food preservation is an active research area. This review summarizes the use of polysaccharide-based materials functionalized with inorganic nanoparticles (TiO2, ZnO, Ag, SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, Zr, MgO, halloysite, and montmorillonite) to develop hybrid packa...

In recent years, a strong interest has emerged in polysaccharide-hybrid composites and their potential applications, which have interesting functional and technological properties. This review summarizes and discusses the reported advantages and limitations of the functionalization of conventional and nonconventional polysaccharides by adding TiO 2...

The bacterial community of the artisanal Adobera cheese from Los Altos de Jalisco was described through high-throughput sequencing of 16S rRNA gene libraries. Samples were collected in two different seasons (dry and rainy) during four key steps of the manufacturing process (raw milk, fresh curd, matured curd, and cheese). Bacterial diversity was hi...

Functionalization of protein-based materials by incorporation of organic and inorganic compounds has emerged as an active research area due to their improved properties and diversified applications. The present review provides an overview of the functionalization of protein-based materials by incorporating TiO 2 nanoparticles. Their effects on tech...

The genus Annona belongs to the family Annonaceae and includes several species of tropical and subtropical crops characterized by their edible and exotic fruits. Twenty species of Annona have been reported in Mexico, localized mainly in the tropical southeastern regions of the country. Most species, however, are not marketable and remain underutili...

In recent years, a strong interest has emerged in polysaccharide-hybrid composites and their potential applications, which have interesting functional and technological properties. This review summarizes and discusses the reported advantages and limitations of the functionalization of conventional and nonconventional polysaccharides by adding TiO2...

En años recientes, se ha buscado el desarrollo y aplicación de recubrimientos comestibles que sean seguros, biodegradables y con adecuadas propiedades tecnológicas y funcionales que ayuden a extender la vida de anaquel de frutas y hortalizas. El quitosano es uno de los biomateriales con mayor potencial para la elaboración de recubrimientos comestib...

The effect on the physicochemical properties of aluminum salts on the synthesis of γ-AlOOH nanostructures has been investigated in detail using a hydrolysis-precipitation method. X-ray fluorescence (XRF), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and transmiss...

In recent years, a strong interest has emerged in hybrid composites and their potential uses, especially in chitosan–titanium dioxide (CS–TiO2) composites, which have interesting technological properties and applications. This review describes the reported advantages and limitations of the functionalization of chitosan by adding TiO2 nanoparticles....

Physicochemical and sensory properties of Adobera, a genuine, understudied Mexican raw‐milk cheese, were explored by analysing commercial samples from different manufacturers and seasons. Composition‐wise, Adobera could be considered a fresh cheese with a high moisture content (42.5%), although its relatively low water activity (0.953) and pH (5.14...

Arsenic is a toxic element for human health. It persists in the environment as a result of natural and anthropic contamination, generating nocive effects for consumers. Some of them can be cancer, cardiovascular disorders, hypotension, metabolic disease and peripheral neuropathy. Adsorption is considered to be one of the most effective technologies...

The synthesis and characterisation of Ti–Zr mixed oxides containing 1 to 10 wt.% of Zr is herein reported. In addition, the samples were tested as photocatalysts in the generation of hydrogen from aqueous methanol solutions. The solids were prepared by sol-gel and then characterised by X-ray diffraction, high resolution electron microscopy, X-ray p...

Mixed oxide nanoparticles (MONs, TiO2–ZnO–MgO) obtained by the sol-gel method were characterized by transmission electron microscopy, (TEM, HRTEM, and SAED) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA/DTGA–DTA). Furthermore, the effect of MONs on microbial growth (growth profiling curve, lethal and sublethal effect) of Escherichia coli, Salmonella paratyph...

Ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) is widely used; however, the efficiency of extraction depends on the raw materials. Therefore, optimization of UAE must be investigated for each type of plant material. By-products from soursop fruit have not been studied as a source of bioactive compounds. In this work, the optimization of UAE conditions (extra...

The nutritional quality, sensory attributes, polyphenols and acetogenins content in yoghurt and frozen dessert formulated with soursop pulp were investigated. The addition of soursop pulp to yoghurt and frozen dessert improved the sensory attributes and the nutritional quality of soursop dairy products resulting in a composition of 0.92 and 2.17% o...

TiO2-ZnO-MgO mixed oxide nanomaterials (MONs) were synthetized via the sol-gel method and characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), nitrogen physisorption analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), Fouri...

Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) is a tropical fruit with high nutritional value and reported health benefits, but its commercialization is hindered by its mass (> 10 kg) and difficulty to peel. Jackfruit bulbs (JFBs) are often sold fresh, washed only with water and packaged in polypropylene containers, which minimizes their shelf life and...

Se evaluó el efecto de la termosonicación (TS) a dos diferentes condiciones experimentales [TS1 = 24 kHz, 1,3 W/mL de densidad de energía acústica (AED), 51 °C durante 8 min y TS2 = 24 kHz, 1,4 W/mL AED, 54 °C durante 10min] sobre la composición nutrimental y parámetros fisicoquímicos de néctar de guanábana almacenado a 4ºC.Como testigos se emplear...

A Box–Behnken design (Extraction-time, pulse-cycle, sonication-amplitude) was employed to extract phenolic compounds from Justicia spicigera leaves by ultrasonic-assisted extraction. The muicle leaves extracts were analyzed measuring total phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity. According to response surface methodology the optimal conditions...