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1 Citations
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Thermal Requirements, Phenology, and Maturation of Juice Grape Cultivars Subjected to Different Pruning Types

  • Camilo André Pereira Contreras Sánchez,
  • Daniel Callili,
  • Débora Cavalcante dos Santos Carneiro,
  • Safira Pataro Sampaio da Silva and ,
  • Ana Carolina Barduzzi Scudeletti,
  • Sarita Leonel and
  • Marco Antonio Tecchio
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

The purpose of this study was to assess the impacts of pruning methods (short and mixed pruning) on the duration of phenological phases and thermal requirements of juice grape cultivars (‘Bordô’, ‘BRS Cora’, and ‘B...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sustainable Viticulture: Soil Fertility, Plant Nutrition and Grape Quality)
  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
4,895 Views
21 Pages

Microbial Profile of the Leachate from Mexico City’s Bordo Poniente Composting Plant: An Inoculum to Digest Organic Waste

  • Aixa Kari Gállego Bravo,
  • Daniel Alejandro Salcedo Serrano,
  • Gloria López Jiménez,
  • Khemlal Nirmalkar and ,
  • Selvasankar Murugesan,
  • Jaime García-Mena,
  • María Eugenia Gutiérrez Castillo and
  • Luis Raúl Tovar Gálvez
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

19 June 2019

In recent years, municipal solid waste (MSW) management has become a complex problem worldwide. Similarly, Mexico City is facing such a situation for the management and treatment of organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW). Therefore, in thi...

(This article belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,535 Views
25 Pages

1 May 2023

The presence of refractory compounds in stabilized leachates makes treatment complex. In leachate treatment systems, the lack of data on the characterization of leachates and effluents makes it difficult to track and explain the evolution of organic...

(This article belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
6,229 Views
13 Pages

Biochemical and Physiological Parameters in Rats Fed with High-Fat Diet: The Protective Effect of Chronic Treatment with Purple Grape Juice (Bordo Variety)

  • Denise Dos Santos Lacerda,
  • Mariana Garbin de Almeida,
  • Cláudia Teixeira,
  • Alyne De Jesus and ,
  • Édison Da Silva Pereira Júnior,
  • Patrícia Martins Bock,
  • João Antônio Pegas Henriques,
  • Rosane Gomez,
  • Caroline Dani and
  • Cláudia Funchal
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

4 December 2018

High-fat-diet (HFD) has been related to metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Consumption of grapes and their byproducts containing phenolic compounds has been reported due to the benefits they produce for human health. The purpose of this study was...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Functional Beverages, from Idea to Functionality)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
6,336 Views
15 Pages

We theoretically explore a scheme for generation of bright circularly and elliptically polarized high-order harmonics by bursts of linearly polarized pulses with a rotating polarization axis. Circularly polarized harmonics are formed if the bursts ar...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Extreme UV Lasers: Technologies and Applications)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,268 Views
10 Pages

Screening of a Small Number of Italian COVID-19 Syndrome Survivors by Means of the Fatigue Assessment Scale: Long COVID Prevalence and the Role of Gender

  • Antonella Serafini,
  • Alberto Tagliaferro,
  • Francesco Balbi,
  • Alberto Bordo and ,
  • Stefano Bernardi,
  • Giorgio Berta,
  • Lorenzo Trucco,
  • Enrico Perretta,
  • Elisa Gualco and
  • Claudio De Michelis
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

29 October 2021

Months after healing, a number of COVID-19 syndrome survivors are affected by both psychological and physical limitations. They are mainly troubled with long-term fatigue, which is a crucial aspect of Long Covid syndrome. This paper aims to investiga...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,890 Views
10 Pages

2 June 2022

The electrostatic field in a nanocomposite represented by spherical nanoparticles (NPs) embedded into a dielectric between two parallel metallic electrodes is derived from first principles. The NPs are modeled by point dipoles which possess the polar...

(This article belongs to the Topic Applications of Nanomaterials in Energy Systems)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,339 Views
18 Pages

29 November 2024

This study explores the diversity and functions of microbiomes in ancient agroecosystems of the Mixteca Alta Geopark (MAG). Microbiome analysis could provide insights into soil bacterial communities and their role in enhancing soil fertility, nutrien...

(This article belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,423 Views
17 Pages

Chemical and Biochemical Properties of Verjuice Obtained from Vitis labrusca Grapes by Using Different Extraction Methods

  • Letícia da Silva Soares,
  • Voltaire Sant’Anna,
  • Fernanda Leal Leães,
  • Fernanda Hart Weber and ,
  • Júnior Mendes Furlan,
  • Naiara Jacinta Clerici,
  • Adriano Brandelli,
  • Ludmylla Tamara Crepalde and
  • Amanda Dupas de Matos
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

28 October 2025

Verjuice, a green grape juice traditionally produced from grapes obtained through thinning, represents a sustainable alternative for the utilization of viticulture by-products. No standardized methods of production are utilized to make verjuice, high...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Valorization of Agri-Food Waste Biomass)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,063 Views
16 Pages

Applications of Spectroscopy in the Study of Bioactive Compounds from Cornus mas L.

  • Carmen Mihaela Topală,
  • Loredana Elena Vijan,
  • Oana Hera and
  • Monica Sturzeanu

19 January 2026

Five Cornus mas L. genotypes were analysed based on their attractive colour and high productivity. The ‘Bordo’ cultivar stood out, demonstrating the highest berry weight (3.07 g) and yield per plant (8.24 kg). Close behind was the MH-7-17...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Development of Novel Functional Foods: Trends, Prospectives, and Possible Bioactivity)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,174 Views
17 Pages

Interactive Effects of Rootstock and Training System on Photosynthesis, Biochemical Responses, and Yield in Vitis labrusca Under Subtropical Climate Conditions

  • Francisco José Domingues Neto,
  • Marco Antonio Tecchio,
  • Adilson Pimentel Junior,
  • Harleson Sidney Almeida Monteiro and ,
  • Mara Fernandes Moura-Furlan,
  • José Luiz Hernandes,
  • Elizabeth Orika Ono,
  • Giuseppina Pace Pereira Lima and
  • João Domingos Rodrigues
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Climate change imposes significant challenges on viticulture, especially in subtropical regions, where thermal and water stresses impact vine physiology and yield. This study evaluated the effects of two rootstocks (‘IAC 766 Campinas’ and...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Orchard Management Under Climate Change: 2nd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
2,353 Views
17 Pages

Polyphenolic Profile and Antioxidant Activity of Whole Grape Juices from Vitis labrusca and Brazilian Hybrid Grapes in Two Training Systems

  • Francisco José Domingues Neto,
  • Adilson Pimentel Junior,
  • Cristine Vanz Borges,
  • João Domingos Rodrigues and ,
  • Ricardo Figueira,
  • Mara Fernandes Moura,
  • Igor Otavio Minatel,
  • Aline Nunes,
  • Giuseppina Pace Pereira Lima and
  • Marco Antonio Tecchio
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

19 September 2024

The phenolic profile and antioxidant activity of whole grape juices from Vitis labrusca and Brazilian hybrids in two training systems were analyzed. Genotypes of V. labrusca (‘Bordô’ and ‘Isabel’) and Brazilian hybrids (...

  • Article
  • Open Access
34 Citations
12,347 Views
12 Pages

Flavan-3-ol Compounds from Wine Wastes with in Vitro and in Vivo Antioxidant Activity

  • Gustavo Scola,
  • Danusa Conte,
  • Patrícia Wilmsen Dalla-Santa Spada,
  • Caroline Dani and ,
  • Regina Vanderlinde,
  • Claudia Funchal and
  • Mirian Salvador
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

11 October 2010

It has been suggested that the dietary intake of antioxidant supplements could be a useful strategy to reduce the incidence of diseases associated with oxidative stress. The aim of present work is to study the possibility to obtain compounds with ant...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,245 Views
20 Pages

Impact of Rootstocks and Training Systems on Secondary Metabolites in the Skins and Pulp of Vitis labrusca and Brazilian Hybrid Grapes

  • Francisco José Domingues Neto,
  • Marco Antonio Tecchio,
  • Silvia Regina Cunha,
  • Harleson Sidney Almeida Monteiro and ,
  • Ricardo Figueira,
  • Aline Nunes,
  • João Domingos Rodrigues,
  • Elizabeth Orika Ono,
  • Mara Fernandes Moura-Furlan and
  • Giuseppina Pace Pereira Lima
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

10 June 2025

Grapes are rich in bioactive compounds, including phenolics and anthocyanins, which exhibit antioxidant properties and offer potential health benefits. The accumulation of these compounds is influenced by agronomic practices, particularly rootstock s...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue All About Viticulture and Vineyard Management: Development, Innovation and Sustainability)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,262 Views
21 Pages

Composite Nanoparticles of Yucca baccata Saponin-Rich Extract and Chitosan: An Alternative for the Development of Pickering Emulsions

  • Guadalupe Johanna Góngora-Chi,
  • Luis Quihui-Cota,
  • Yolanda Leticia López-Franco,
  • Waldo Manuel Argüelles-Monal and ,
  • Marco Antonio López-Mata and
  • Jaime Lizardi-Mendoza
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

The growing demand for sustainable materials has led to innovation in the development of natural compound-based solutions for industrial applications. This study introduces composite nanoparticles (NP-CsYBE) synthesized from chitosan (Cs) and saponin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,577 Views
23 Pages

Simulation of Biofouling Caused by Bacillus halotolerans MCC1 on FeNP-Coated RO Membranes

  • Maria Magdalena Armendáriz-Ontiveros,
  • Teresa Romero-Cortes,
  • Victor Hugo Pérez España,
  • Jaime A. Cuervo-Parra and ,
  • Martin Peralta-Gil,
  • Maria del Rosario Martinez Macias and
  • Gustavo Adolfo Fimbres Weihs
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

7 May 2025

Reverse osmosis (RO) desalination technology offers a promising solution for mitigating water scarcity. However, one of the major challenges faced by RO membranes is biofouling, which significantly increases the desalination costs. Traditional simula...

(This article belongs to the Section Process Control, Modeling and Optimization)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1,280 Views
25 Pages

Functionalization of Chitosan with Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) Waste Extract as a Potential Additive for Active Food Packaging Application: Preparation and Characterization of Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties

  • Ana L. Moreno-Robles,
  • Leslie V. Acuña-Pacheco,
  • Maribel Plascencia-Jatomea,
  • Saúl Sánchez-Valdes and ,
  • María J. Moreno-Vásquez,
  • José A. Tapia-Hernández,
  • Rosario M. Robles-Sánchez,
  • Idania E. Quintero-Reyes and
  • Abril Z. Graciano-Verdugo
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

In this study, we investigate the valorization of asparagus processing by-products—cut-off waste (CAW) and whole asparagus waste (WAW)—as sources of bioactive compounds, primarily polyphenolics, and their conjugation with chitosan (CS) to...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Polysaccharides in Advanced Packaging: Active Coatings, Safe Additives, and Green Processing)
  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
7,943 Views
15 Pages

Effects of Hormone Therapy on Oxidative Stress in Postmenopausal Women with Metabolic Syndrome

  • Martha A. Sánchez-Rodríguez,
  • Mariano Zacarías-Flores,
  • Lizett Castrejón-Delgado,
  • Ana Karen Ruiz-Rodríguez and
  • Víctor Manuel Mendoza-Núñez

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of oral hormone therapy (HT) on oxidative stress (OS) in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome (MetS). A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial was carried out. We formed four group...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Macro- and Micro-nutrient Antioxidants)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,648 Views
15 Pages

The Effect of Using Sapropel Extract on Biometric Indicators and Yield of Beet (Beta vulgaris L.) in the North Kazakhstan Region

  • Pavel Dmitriyev,
  • Ivan Fomin,
  • Ivan Zuban,
  • Saltanat Ismagulova and ,
  • Kirill Ostrovnoy,
  • Zharas Berdenov,
  • Inna Jemaledinova and
  • Irina Golodova
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

19 July 2024

Research has been conducted on the development of an innovative organomineral fertilizer based on local lake resources as a stimulator of germination and growth of crops, as one of the factors in achieving the goal of environmental sustainability. Th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
39 Citations
5,546 Views
14 Pages

Evaluation of Antioxidant Capacity, Protective Effect on Human Erythrocytes and Phenolic Compound Identification in Two Varieties of Plum Fruit (Spondias spp.) by UPLC-MS

  • Karen L. Hernández-Ruiz,
  • Saul Ruiz-Cruz,
  • Luis A. Cira-Chávez,
  • Laura E. Gassos-Ortega and ,
  • José de Jesús Ornelas-Paz,
  • Carmen L. Del-Toro-Sánchez,
  • Enrique Márquez-Ríos,
  • Marco A. López-Mata and
  • Francisco Rodríguez-Félix
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

4 December 2018

Plum edible part was used to obtained extracts by during a 4 h maceration process using three different solvents (ethanol, methanol and water) for the determination of total phenols and flavonoids, antioxidant capacity by (2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethy...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Bioactive Natural Products 2018)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,130 Views
17 Pages

Excess Weight and Dyslipidemia in Seri (Comcáac) Indigenous Children: A Cross-Sectional Study of Prevalences and Associated Factors

  • Yazmín Hugues Ayala,
  • María A. Leal-Serna,
  • Yamili Rojo-Medina,
  • José M. Moreno-Abril and ,
  • Ana C. Gallegos-Aguilar,
  • Heliodoro Alemán-Mateo,
  • Silvia Y. Moya-Camarena,
  • Araceli Serna-Gutiérrez,
  • Karely Pérez-Gil and
  • Julián Esparza-Romero
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

Background/Objectives: Excess weight and dyslipidemia are health conditions growing worldwide in children, including indigenous populations. The concern is their related comorbidities, which could appear at an early age. Given limited information on...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Environmental Epidemiology, Health and Lifestyle)
  • Article
  • Open Access
24 Citations
6,030 Views
16 Pages

First-Pass Metabolism of Polyphenols from Selected Berries: A High-Throughput Bioanalytical Approach

  • Francisco J. Olivas-Aguirre,
  • Sandra Mendoza,
  • Emilio Alvarez-Parrilla,
  • Gustavo A. Gonzalez-Aguilar and ,
  • Monica A. Villegas-Ochoa,
  • Jael T.J. Quintero-Vargas and
  • Abraham Wall-Medrano
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Small berries are rich in polyphenols whose first-pass metabolism may alter their ultimate physiological effects. The antioxidant capacity and polyphenol profile of three freeze-dried berries (blackberry, raspberry, Red Globe grape) were measured and...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Fate of Antioxidants in Gut and Interaction of Gut Metabolites and Gut Microbiota)
  • Review
  • Open Access
77 Citations
17,702 Views
18 Pages

Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) Phenotypes: From Agroindustry to Health Effects

  • Alberto A. Escobar-Puentes,
  • Iván Palomo,
  • Lyanne Rodríguez,
  • Eduardo Fuentes and ,
  • Mónica A. Villegas-Ochoa,
  • Gustavo A. González-Aguilar,
  • Francisco J. Olivas-Aguirre and
  • Abraham Wall-Medrano
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

6 April 2022

Sweet potato (SP; Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) is an edible tuber native to America and the sixth most important food crop worldwide. China leads its production in a global market of USD 45 trillion. SP domesticated varieties differ in specific phenotyp...

(This article belongs to the Topic Frontiers in Phytochemicals)
  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,578 Views
20 Pages

Green Synthesis of Silver Particles Using Pecan Nutshell Extract: Development and Antioxidant Characterization of Zein/Pectin Active Films

  • Karla Hazel Ozuna-Valencia,
  • Carlos Gregorio Barreras-Urbina,
  • José Agustín Tapia-Hernández,
  • María de Jesús Moreno-Vásquez and ,
  • Abril Zoraida Graciano-Verdugo,
  • Miguel Ángel Robles-García,
  • Idania Emedith Quintero-Reyes and
  • Francisco Rodríguez-Félix
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

19 December 2025

(1) Background: The replacement of petroleum-based plastics with sustainable biopolymer films is crucial for global food preservation. Biopolymers like zein and pectin offer biodegradable and compostable alternatives but often require functionalizati...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Technology for Food Engineering and Bioactive Compound Characterization)
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  • Open Access
1,162 Views
12 Pages

Molecular Detection of Rickettsia spp. and Spotted Fever Group (SFG) Rickettsia in Arthropod Vectors from Northwestern Mexico

  • Sergio Luis Valle-Sánchez,
  • Roberto Rodríguez-Ramírez,
  • Luz Angélica Ávila-Villa,
  • Alma Guadalupe Villa-Lerma and ,
  • Blanca Areli Mondaca-Navarro,
  • Ramón Miguel Molina-Barrios and
  • Víctor García-González
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

14 July 2026

Background: Rickettsioses are emerging diseases worldwide caused by intracellular bacteria of the genus Rickettsia. In recent years, these diseases have caused deaths in northwestern Mexico, particularly cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)....

(This article belongs to the Section Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control)
  • Article
  • Open Access
243 Views
16 Pages

Gelatin–Curcumin Nanoparticles Produced by Uniaxial Electrospraying: Rheological Behavior of Precursor Gelatin Solutions and Physicochemical Characterization of Nanoparticles

  • Ana Victoria Tapia-Gastélum,
  • Carlos Gregorio Barreras-Urbina,
  • José Agustín Tapia-Hernández,
  • Francisco Rodríguez-Félix and ,
  • Tomás Jesús Madera-Santana,
  • Lorena Armenta-Villegas,
  • Abril Zoraida Graciano-Verdugo,
  • Itzel Yanira López-Peña,
  • Betzabe Ebenhezer López-Corona and
  • Idania Emedith Quintero-Reyes
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

3 October 2026

Electrospraying has emerged as a promising technique for producing biopolymeric structures containing bioactive compounds. In this study, gelatin and gelatin–curcumin nanoparticles were produced by uniaxial electrospraying, and the effects of g...

  • Review
  • Open Access
15 Citations
5,638 Views
26 Pages

Improving the Properties of Polysaccharide-Based Films by Incorporation of Polyphenols Through Free Radical Grafting: A Review

  • Karla Hazel Ozuna-Valencia,
  • Francisco Rodríguez-Félix,
  • Enrique Márquez-Ríos,
  • María Jesús Moreno-Vásquez and ,
  • Abril Zoraida Graciano-Verdugo,
  • Miguel Ángel Robles-García,
  • Santiago Pedro Aubourg-Martínez,
  • Idania Emedith Quintero-Reyes,
  • Betzabe Ebenhezer López-Corona and
  • José Agustín Tapia-Hernández
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

The increasing demand for sustainable materials has propelled research into polysaccharide modifications for various applications, particularly in active packaging. This review aims to explore the incorporation of bioactive compounds such as polyphen...

(This article belongs to the Collection Current Opinion in Polysaccharides)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,427 Views
18 Pages

Novel Gold Nanorods@Thiolated Pectin on the Killing of HeLa Cells by Photothermal Ablation

  • Osvaldo Beltran,
  • Mariangel Luna,
  • Marisol Gastelum,
  • Alba Costa-Santos and ,
  • Adriana Cambón,
  • Pablo Taboada,
  • Marco A. López-Mata,
  • Antonio Topete and
  • Josue Juarez
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

Gold nanorods (AuNRs) have attracted attention in the field of biomedicine, particularly for their potential as photothermal agents capable of killing tumor cells by photothermic ablation. In this study, the synthesis of novel AuNRs stabilized with t...

(This article belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
59 Citations
13,072 Views
33 Pages

MetastamiRs: Non-Coding MicroRNAs Driving Cancer Invasion and Metastasis

  • Cesar Lopez-Camarillo,
  • Laurence A. Marchat,
  • Elena Arechaga-Ocampo,
  • Carlos Perez-Plasencia and ,
  • Oscar del Moral-Hernandez,
  • Elizabeth J. Castaneda-Ortiz and
  • Sergio Rodriguez-Cuevas
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

27 January 2012

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs of ~22 nucleotides that function as negative regulators of gene expression by either inhibiting translation or inducing deadenylation-dependent degradation of target transcripts. Notably, deregulation of m...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Non-Coding RNAs)
  • Review
  • Open Access
15 Citations
3,508 Views
30 Pages

Latest Advances in Inhalable Dry Powder Bacteriophage Therapy for Pulmonary Infections

  • David Encinas-Basurto,
  • Patricia Dolores Martinez-Flores,
  • Joselyn García,
  • Marco Antonio Lopez-Mata and ,
  • Gerardo García-González,
  • Gerardo E. Rodea,
  • Basanth Babu Eedara,
  • Heidi M. Mansour and
  • Josue Juarez
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

The concerning increase in respiratory infections that are resistant to multiple drugs has led to a growing interest in bacteriophage therapy as a potential alternative to conventional antibiotics. Effective phage delivery to the lungs, however, pres...

(This article belongs to the Section Physical Pharmacy and Formulation)
  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
8,389 Views
14 Pages

Effectiveness of the Diabetes Prevention Program for Obesity Treatment in Real World Clinical Practice in a Middle-Income Country in Latin America

  • Brianda Armenta-Guirado,
  • Teresita Martínez-Contreras,
  • Maria C. Candia-Plata,
  • Julián Esparza-Romero and ,
  • Raúl Martínez-Mir,
  • Michelle M. Haby,
  • Mauro E. Valencia and
  • Rolando G. Díaz-Zavala
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

1 October 2019

The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is effective for the prevention of type 2 diabetes by weight loss with diet and physical activity. However, there is little evidence as to whether this program could be translated into real-world clinical practic...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Dietary Interventions: From Development to Assessment of Efficacy and Effectiveness)
  • Article
  • Open Access
36 Citations
7,945 Views
16 Pages

Effect of Chitosan–Tomato Plant Extract Edible Coating on the Quality, Shelf Life, and Antioxidant Capacity of Pork during Refrigerated Storage

  • Saraí Chaparro-Hernández,
  • Saul Ruiz-Cruz,
  • Enrique Márquez-Ríos,
  • José de Jesús Ornelas-Paz and ,
  • Carmen L. Del-Toro-Sánchez,
  • Laura E. Gassos-Ortega,
  • Víctor M. Ocaño-Higuera,
  • Marco A. López-Mata and
  • Germán E. Devora-Isiordia
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

5 December 2019

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of chitosan–tomato plant extract (C-TPE) edible coating (EC) on the physicochemical, microbiological, sensory, and antioxidant capacity changes of pork during storage. Edible coatings prep...

(This article belongs to the Section Coatings for Food Technology and System)
  • Article
  • Open Access
655 Views
30 Pages

Computationally Generated Plant-Derived Berberine-Based Hybrid Compounds as Potential Dual Binders to Staphylococcus aureus FtsZ/FabI Enzymes: A Ligand-Based Approach

  • Julio César Robles-Romero,
  • Jael Quintero-Vargas,
  • Karen Ochoa Lara,
  • Mario Alberto Leyva-Peralta and ,
  • Milagros Aguilar-Martínez,
  • Luis Eduardo Hernandez-Dominguez,
  • Francisco José Palacios-Can,
  • Simon Bernard Iloki-Assagna,
  • Rodrigo Said Razo-Hernández and
  • Juan Carlos Gálvez-Ruiz
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) remains a major global pathogen and a significant public health concern due to its antibiotic resistance. This has spurred the search for new treatments, resulting in the discovery of two promising targets: FtsZ and...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in the Synthesis and Study of Novel Bioactive Molecules)
  • Review
  • Open Access
18 Citations
5,062 Views
32 Pages

The Application of Organic and Inorganic Nanoparticles Incorporated in Edible Coatings and Their Effect on the Physicochemical and Microbiological Properties of Seafood

  • Karla Hazel Ozuna-Valencia,
  • María Jesús Moreno-Vásquez,
  • Abril Zoraida Graciano-Verdugo,
  • Francisco Rodríguez-Félix and ,
  • Miguel Ángel Robles-García,
  • Carlos Gregorio Barreras-Urbina,
  • Idania Emedith Quintero-Reyes,
  • Yaeel Isbeth Cornejo-Ramírez and
  • José Agustín Tapia-Hernández
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

3 September 2024

Recent bibliographic research highlights the innovative application of organic and inorganic nanoparticles in edible coatings for seafood preservation. Given the high susceptibility of seafood to spoilage, incorporating nanoparticles into coatings pr...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Feature Reviews in Food Processing Technologies: Present Innovations and Future Opportunities)
  • Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
7,324 Views
30 Pages

Fish Preservation Techniques: An Overview of Principles, Methods, and Quality Implications

  • Omar Nateras-Ramírez,
  • Perla Rosa Fitch-Vargas,
  • María del Rosario Martínez-Macias,
  • Rebeca Sánchez-Cárdenas and ,
  • Sofía Choza-Farías and
  • Arturo Alfonso Fernandez-Jaramillo
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

23 February 2026

Fresh fish is a highly nutritious and widely consumed product that remains highly perishable due to its chemical composition. Conventional preservation methods, such as chilling and freezing, are effective at inhibiting microbial growth but often com...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Emerging Thermal and Non-Thermal Technologies for Food Preservation and Sustainable Food Processing)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5,413 Views
23 Pages

Risky Sexual Behaviors in Women and Their Relationship with Alcohol Consumption, Tobacco, and Academic Stress: A Multiple Correspondence Analysis Approach

  • David Luna,
  • Ivette Vargas de la Cruz,
  • Laura Fernanda Barrera Hernández,
  • Rosa Paola Figuerola Escoto and ,
  • Amalia Guadalupe Gómez Cotero and
  • Filiberto Toledano-Toledano
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

10 October 2024

University women are vulnerable to engaging in risky sexual behaviors (RSBs), which are related to academic stress, alcohol, and tobacco consumption. The aim of this study was to identify profiles of university women who associate RSBs with alcohol c...

(This article belongs to the Section Sexual Behavior and Attitudes)
  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
5,469 Views
19 Pages

Valorization of Agave angustifolia Bagasse Biomass from the Bacanora Industry in Sonora, Mexico as a Biochar Material: Preparation, Characterization, and Potential Application in Ibuprofen Removal

  • Hylse Aurora Ruiz-Velducea,
  • María de Jesús Moreno-Vásquez,
  • Héctor Guzmán,
  • Javier Esquer and ,
  • Francisco Rodríguez-Félix,
  • Abril Zoraida Graciano-Verdugo,
  • Irela Santos-Sauceda,
  • Idania Emedith Quintero-Reyes,
  • Carlos Gregorio Barreras-Urbina and
  • José Agustín Tapia-Hernández
  • + 8 authors+ 3 authors

The aim of this research was to separate the over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), ibuprofen, from an aqueous solution using the adsorption method, as this NSAID is one of the most globally consumed. An adsorbent was crafted f...

(This article belongs to the Topic Biomass Transformation: Sustainable Development)
  • Review
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,133 Views
35 Pages

Polysaccharides from Agro-Industrial Waste and By-Products: An Overview on Green Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles—An Ecofriendly Approach

  • Frida Lourdes García-Larez,
  • Ariel Alain Vergel-Alfonso,
  • Hylse Aurora Ruiz-Velducea,
  • Karla Hazel Ozuna-Valencia and ,
  • Miguel Ángel Urías-Torres,
  • Dora Evelia Rodríguez-Félix,
  • María Jesús Moreno-Vásquez,
  • Carlos Gregorio Barreras-Urbina,
  • Clara Rosalía Álvarez-Chávez and
  • José Agustín Tapia-Hernández
  • + 8 authors+ 3 authors

This review explores the eco-friendly synthesis of metallic nanoparticles derived from polysaccharides obtained from agricultural and food industry waste. Initially, it outlines the problem of agri-food waste, highlighting its abundance and the poten...

(This article belongs to the Collection Current Opinion in Polysaccharides)
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  • Open Access
237 Views
20 Pages

Psychometric Properties of the Abbreviated Version of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D-7) in the Mexican Population

  • Rosa Paola Figuerola-Escoto,
  • David Luna,
  • Rosa Ivette Vargas de la Cruz,
  • Laura Fernanda Barrera Hernández and ,
  • Miguel Ángel Núñez-Benítez,
  • Joel Martínez-Salazar and
  • Filiberto Toledano-Toledano
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

28 October 2026

Background: Depression is a public health problem that requires early detection. The CES-D-7 is a brief instrument designed to screen for depressive symptoms, which may help identify individuals who could benefit from further clinical evaluation. Obj...