Zein-based nano-delivery systems for encapsulation and protection of hydrophobic bioactives: A review

X Yan, M Li, X Xu, X Liu, F Liu - Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Zein is a kind of excellent carrier materials to construct nano-sized delivery systems for
hydrophobic bioactives, owing to its unique interfacial behavior, such as self-assembly and …

Phenolic profile and antioxidant activity of free/bound phenolic compounds of sesame and properties of encapsulated nanoparticles in different wall materials

R Esmaeilzadeh Kenari, R Razavi - Food science & nutrition, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant activity of free and bound flavonoid or phenolic
compounds extracted from the sesame seed (Oltan and Yekta varieties) as natural …

Evaluation of antioxidant activity of nano‐and microencapsulated rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) leaves extract in cress (Lepidium sativum) and basil (Ocimum …

SZ Jafari, S Jafarian, M Hojjati… - Food Science & …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
There has been interest in the use of plant extract as a natural preservative agent for
improving the oxidative stability of vegetable oils. However, plant extracts have low stability …

Fabrication of zein-based hydrophilic nanoparticles for efficient gene delivery by layer-by-layer assembly

Y Chen, C Liu, Z Yang, Y Sun, X Chen, L Liu - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
As a natural biological macromolecule, zein has broad application prospects in drug
delivery due to its unique self-assembly properties. In this work, zein/sodium alginate …

Nanoemulsified genistein and vitamin D mediated epigenetic regulation to inhibit osteoporosis

AC Kushwaha, SJ Mohanbhai… - ACS Biomaterials …, 2022 - ACS Publications
The imbalance in the bone remodeling process with more bone resorption by osteoclasts
compared to bone formation by osteoblasts results in a metabolic bone disorder known as …

Effect of curcumin loaded in nanoemulsion basil seed gum coating on the reduction of acrylamide and oil absorption in fried potato strips

M Abdolshah, A Najafi, R Razavi… - Food Research …, 2025 - Elsevier
Frying is one of the oldest cooking methods, widely used to prepare crispy and flavorful
foods. However, a significant concern with fried foods is the high amount of oil absorption …

Evaluation of antioxidant properties of nanoencapsulated sage (Salvia officinalis L.) extract in biopolymer coating based on whey protein isolate and Qodumeh Shahri …

B Safarpour, RE Kenari, J Farmani - Food Science & Nutrition, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Sage leaf extract (SLE) is considered an excellent source of bioactive compounds mainly
because of its high content of phenolics, widely known as natural antioxidants. This study …

[HTML][HTML] Preservative activity of free and nano-encapsulated pomegranate peel extract obtained using cold plasma and ultrasound-assisted method in increasing the …

M Khalili, A Najafi, R Razavi - Applied Food Research, 2025 - Elsevier
The aim of this study is to investigate the antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of
pomegranate peel extract (PPE) in both free and nano-encapsulated forms in Marv (Salvia …

Enhancing grape freshness and quality with nano zinc oxide coating: a study on post-harvest preservation and grape molasses

V Jamali, A Emamifar, H Beiginejad, M Moradi… - Journal of Food …, 2024 - Springer
Grapes are important sources of phenolic compounds, anthocyanins, and ascorbic acid,
which are recognized for their significant biological benefits. This study aimed to explore the …

Research advances in Zein-based nano-delivery systems

X Liu, M Zhang, X Zhou, M Wan, A Cui, B **ao… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Zein is the main vegetable protein from maize. In recent years, Zein has been widely used in
pharmaceutical, agriculture, food, environmental protection, and other fields because it has …