Masood Sadiq Butt’s research while affiliated with Sindh Agriculture University and other places

... Conversely, circular dichroism and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy reveal structural changes but not kinetic parameters like binding constants. 13 Molecular dynamics (MD) simulation revealed that the negatively charged form of C3G exhibited high binding probabilities at site I of BSA, while no bindings were observed at site II. 14 Although significant progress has been made in understanding the interactions between ACNs and BSA, several critical issues still remain: (1) most studies on the interaction between ACNs and BSA rely too much on traditional characterization methods; (2) the interaction sites between ACNs and BSA are still unclear and controversial; and (3) the use of molecular docking technology to study the interaction between ACNs and BSA did not take into account the solvation effect and adaptive binding, which lacks rationality. ...

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Synthesis and characterization of anthocyanin‐loaded bovine serum albumin nanoparticles: unveiling the encapsulation mechanisms with computational insights

... Rice husk is a byproduct of the rice production process that is often disposed of through open burning, the practice that presents a signi cant challenge to the ecosystem, particularly in developing countries [27][28][29] . Green PLA composites manufactured using rice husk as a reinforcing material offer a novel technology that not only promotes environmental stewardship by reducing waste and carbon footprint, but also enhances prosperity by providing innovative economic opportunities for rice cultivation [30,31] . ...

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Simultaneously improving toughness and strength for biodegradable Poly (lactic acid) modified by rice husk and acetyl tributyl citrate

... Hemp is a versatile plant with a wide range of applications. It is used to produce paper, textiles, clothing, footwear, building materials, cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, home furnishings, disposable crockery, animal bedding, bioplastics and more [50][51][52][53]. Some car manufacturers have started to use hemp for interior components such as dashboards and door panels. ...

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Producing and Testing the Properties of Biodiesel Sourced from Hemp Oil

... Figl is a Brassicaceae family and a well-known root vegetable throughout the world. Figl plants are widely grown for their edible roots and leaves in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions [3]. While the roots are commonly consumed as a vegetable, the leaves and petioles are often underutilized. ...

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Drying Characteristics, Color, and Functional and Chemical Properties of Figl (Raphanus sativus L.) Leaves and Petioles Under Convective Drying Conditions

... Additionally, the microcapsules showed higher resistance to heat at 65 and 75 • C, with increases of 4 and 2 log cycles, respectively, compared to probiotics that were not encapsulated. In the study of Khan et al. (2024), the viability of Bifidobacterium infantis ATCC 15,697 cells decreased and became non-viable after 28 days of storage. However, the microencapsulated cells maintained a high viability with >106-7 log CFU/g viable cells. ...

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Recent applications of microencapsulation techniques for delivery of functional ingredient in food products: A comprehensive review

... High-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) analysis of orange peel showed that the methanolic extract exhibited highest quantities of nobiletin and hesperidin, measuring 8.50 and 133.70 mg/g, respectively. Comparing the concentrations of nobiletin and hesperidin in the ethanolic extract were 5.50 and 98.80 mg/g, whereas in the aqueous extract, the concentrations were 1.25 and 61.90 mg/g, respectively [12]. A combination of aqueous-methanol solvent systems was preferred for the extraction of flavonoids from orange peels. ...

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Applications of citrus peels valorisation in circular bioeconomy

... The significance of harnessing these waste materials has become increasingly prominent in contemporary times, as it serves to safeguard the environment and mitigate the depletion of important nutrients (Gupta et al., 2019;Kringel et al., 2020). For this purpose, various agricultural wastes such as white cabbage (Gül et al., 2013), apple pulp (Negi et al., 2021), soy and citrus industry waste (Sethi et al., 2022), grape pomace and grape seed (Acun & Gül, 2014), cauliflower by-products (Tukassar et al., 2023), sugar beet and carrot (Bajraktari et al., 2024) can be used in food production. The utilization of food items as functional ingredients shows promising potential in relation to both environmental health and functional nutrition (Mohan & Shanmugam, 2016). ...

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Comprehensive analysis of physical, chemical, and phenolic acid properties of powders derived from watermelon (Crimson Sweet) by‐products

... The alcoholic extracts of Prunus armeniaca fruits exhibited a noticed anti-proliferative potentials against different cancer cells, colon (HCT-116), human breast (MCF-7), and hepatocellular (Hep-G2) carcinoma cells in a doserelated condition, which are its phytoconstituents, are thought to be responsible for such bioactivities [29]. Moreover, in vivo, the experimental trial showed significant anti-proliferative and chemopreventive potentials of wild prunus extracts in DMBAmediated hepatocarcinomic rats, which are its phytochemicals (anthocyanins, gallic acid, quercetin, syringic acid, ferulic acid, and coumaric acids), are believed to have modulatory effects on serum transaminases, tumor indicators, lowering oxidative stress damage by antioxidant as well as increasing the mRNA expression of CHEK genes and suppressing the ATM signaling cascade [30]. The above-mentioned data validate P. microcarpa extracts as a valuable natural source of anti-cancer agents, suggesting further molecular isolation and investigations on the mechanisms underline its anti-tumor potentials. ...

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Wild Cherry Prunus microcarpa: Phytochemical Characterization by LCESI MS/MS Technique and its Cytotoxicity, and Pro-apoptotic Actions

... Yu et al. (2023) found that using thyme essential oil microcapsules (TEOMs) created by the emulsion method and subsequent freeze drying improved the sensory characteristics of mutton patties. Shamshad et al. (2023) conducted a study that demonstrated that incorporating black carrot anthocyanin into ice cream using microencapsulation improved the stability of the anthocyanin and positively affected the sensory attributes of the ice cream. Furthermore, the diameter of microcapsules plays a vital role in the sensory acceptability of food products. ...

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Recent applications of microencapsulation techniques for delivery of functional ingredient in food products: A comprehensive review

... Therefore, it has been proposed that CPC acts as a prodrug activated in the gastrointestinal tract and metabolized into phycocyanobilin (PCB) [25]. In addition, PCB is the biological molecule responsible for other nutraceutical properties such as nephroprotective and anti-inflammatory [17,25]. However, CPC's complete pharmacological action as an asthma treatment is still unknown. ...

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C-Phycocyanin Prevents Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Lung Remodeling in an Ovalbumin-Induced Rat Asthma Model