International journal of biological macromolecules
May 29, 2025
The N6-methyladenosine(m6A) modification plays crucial regulatory roles in various biological processes including gene expression regulation, RNA stability, splicing, and translation. Accurate prediction of m6A modification sites is essential for und...
International journal of biological macromolecules
May 15, 2025
This study focused on optimizing fungal chitin (CT) production from a newly identified Fusarium incarnatum (GenBank: OL314753) for subsequent synthesis of submicron chitosan (sm-CS) tailored for enhanced heavy metal removal. Initial attempts to optim...
International journal of biological macromolecules
May 9, 2025
A new biosorbent, crosslinked chitosan-cysteine-glutaraldehyde hydrogel (CSCys-HG), was successfully synthesized and characterized using microanalytical and spectroscopic methods. CSCys-HG exhibited a high gel fraction and swelling capacity, indicati...
International journal of biological macromolecules
May 8, 2025
In this study, spherical nanocrystalline cellulose (SNC) was isolated from native cellulose through phosphoric acid hydrolysis and ultrasonic treatment. The spherical nanocrystalline cellulose with three particle sizes of 50 nm, 60 nm and 70 nm was s...
International journal of biological macromolecules
May 8, 2025
Dendrobium officinale has garnered significant attention due to its notable bioactivity and health benefits. The polysaccharide extracted from Dendrobium officinale (DOP) is the primary source of its functionality. However, its poor solubility and hi...
International journal of biological macromolecules
May 7, 2025
Marine macroalga or seaweed-associated bacterial exopolysaccharides, particularly (1 → 3)-linked β-glucans, possess potential ability to reduce inflammatory responses by targeting various cytokines. In this direction, a sulfated exopolysaccharide (BP...
International journal of biological macromolecules
May 7, 2025
The pathogenesis of kidney cancer is not fully understood, so there is an urgent need to identify new biomarkers to improve diagnosis and treatment. The study identified KIF4A, TOP2A and ASPM as novel protein biomarkers for renal cancer and explored ...
International journal of biological macromolecules
May 6, 2025
Probiotic encapsulation enhances bacterial stability and viability, yet conventional materials like sodium alginate have limitations, particularly in acidic environments. This study explores the use of β-glucan-rich Saccharomyces cerevisiae cell wall...
International journal of biological macromolecules
May 3, 2025
Protein misfolding and aggregation play a central role in the progression of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. These aggregates manifest either as structured amyloid fibrils enriched in β-sheet conformations or as irregu...