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- Research Progress in the Application of Enzyme Disinfectants - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2021 from Iva ColterDisinfection methods are divided into physical methods, chemical methods and biological methods. The use of biological enzymes as disinfectants should be one of the biological disinfection methods. Biological disinfection is the use of animals, plants, microorganisms and (or) their metabolites ...
Views: 35 - Everything You Want to Know About Cellulase - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2021 from Iva Colter1. Source of Cellulase Cellulase is of great significance in expanding the comprehensive utilization of raw materials and plant materials in the food industry, increasing the utilization rate of raw materials, purifying the environment and opening up new energy sources. The source of cellulase ...
Views: 37 - Enzymes Have a Wide Range of Functions in Organisms - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2021 from Iva ColterEnzyme, early refers to "in yeast", refers to a biological catalyst produced by living cells in the organism. Most are composed of protein (a few are RNA), which can efficiently catalyze various biochemical reactions and promote the metabolism of organisms under very mild conditions in the body. ...
Views: 32 - Detailed Introduction to Several Commonly Used Food Additive Enzyme Preparations - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2021 from Iva Colter1. Trypsin Trypsin is the main protease in the pancreas and is the most thoroughly studied of all proteases. Mainly because it is not only widely used in the food industry, it is also an important digestive enzyme. It is white to light brownish yellow amorphous powder, soluble in water, almost ...
Views: 32 - Detailed Introduction to Lysozyme - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2021 from Iva ColterLysozyme is a powerful bactericidal substance discovered in nasal mucus by British bacteriologist Fenin in 1929, and was subsequently named lysozyme. Lysozyme, also known as muramidase or glycoside hydrolase or N-acetyl muramidyl glycanhydrolase, is a hydrolase that specifically acts on the ...
Views: 43 - Application of Enzymes in Medical Diagnosis - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2021 from Iva ColterWith the development of biotechnology in the modern information age, humans have conducted more and more in-depth research and development on enzymes. Correspondingly, the application of enzymes in medicine has become more and more extensive. Through a review of recent research papers on the ...
Views: 47 - Research on the Historical Development of Diagnostic Enzymology - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2021 from Iva ColterAt the beginning of the 20th century, the enzymes in body fluids were measured clinically to diagnose diseases. For example, Wohlgemuth measured amylase (AMY) in urine as early as 1908 to diagnose acute pancreatitis. In the 1930s, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) was clinically tested for the ...
Views: 89 - Importance of Probiotics in Human Health You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2021 from Iva ColterThe World Health Organization (WHO) defines probiotics as live bacteria that can play a beneficial role in the health of consumers by ingesting an appropriate amount. This contains three characteristics of probiotics: 1. Probiotics are "live bacteria" That is, probiotics can resist various ...
Views: 70 - Scientifically Understand Probiotics—Clarify 10 Misunderstandings About Probiotics - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2021 from Iva ColterProbiotics and gut microbiota have been international research hotspots and social hot topics in recent years. In media reports, probiotics often have various health effects and can "treat multiple diseases"; however, some media reports that "probiotics are useless" or even "probiotics are ...
Views: 69 - Multiple Applications of Enzymes in Disease Diagnosis - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2021 from Iva ColterEnzymes are biocatalysts produced by living cells in organisms, most of which are usually globular proteins. These enzymes can effectively catalyze various biochemical reactions and promote the metabolism of organisms under normal human conditions. Life activities such as digestion, absorption, ...
Views: 67 - Choosing the Best Probiotic Supplements for Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2021 from Iva ColterThe intestine is the human body's largest digestive and immune organ, responsible for 99% of nutrient absorption and 70% of immune work. The amount of food consumed in a lifetime is equivalent to 12 elephants. The intestine has more than 400 kinds of 10 trillion bacteria, diligently maintaining ...
Views: 73 - Probiotics and Breastfeeding - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2020 from Iva ColterOnce upon a time, breast milk was considered the best food for babies. Until now, many people still believe in this. However, even the most perfect food in nature can be contaminated by the earth's ecology destroyed by humans. The pollution and destruction of the ecological environment and the ...
Views: 139 - Several Factors Affecting the Effect of Enzyme Preparation - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2020 from Iva ColterEnzyme preparations have penetrated into all aspects of our lives due to their high efficiency, safety, non-toxic side effects and low environmental impact. For example, the bread we eat, the juice and beverage we drink, the seasoning for cooking, and the paper documents we use can all use ...
Views: 131 - Probiotic Therapy to Lower Cholesterol - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2020 from Iva ColterIndustrialization has changed our past dietary habits of natural foods. At the same time, environmental pollution makes our food more or less contaminated. Hypertension, coronary heart disease, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, obesity and other cardiovascular diseases based on the typical symptoms of ...
Views: 128 - Frequently Asked Questions about Probiotics - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2020 from Iva Colter1. Are probiotics bacteria? When it comes to bacteria, many people equate it with pathogenic bacteria and "sterilize" as much as possible. However, not all bacteria are harmful. There are many microorganisms such as bacteria that are beneficial to human health. They are generally divided into ...
Views: 133 - Detailed Introduction to Probiotics for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from Iva ColterThe concept of probiotics originated in Greek, meaning "good for life". As early as in ancient times, humans’ ordinary diets are already rich in lactic acid fermentation foods. Probiotic products refer to live bacteria preparations and their metabolic products that promote the host's ...
Views: 134 - Detailed Introduction to Application of Protease in Food Industry - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from Iva ColterWith the improvement of living conditions, the flavor, taste and nutrition of food have higher standards, and the food processing industry is developing in the direction of safer and higher quality. Green, safe and efficient enzyme preparations are good substitutes for chemical agents in ...
Views: 185 - The Relationship Between Probiotics and Human Health - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2020 from Iva ColterAt present, people have a deep understanding of the importance of macro-ecological balance, but micro-ecological balance is far from receiving the attention it deserves. Understanding the importance of the micro-ecological balance of the human body and maintaining the micro-ecological balance ...
Views: 114 - The Difference Between Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2020 from Iva ColterThere are as many as four to five hundred kinds of bacteria in the human intestine, some of which secrete antibiotic-like substances to combat harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, and Clostridium perfringens. Such bacteria are called probiotics. The presence ...
Views: 107 - Relationships Between Probiotics and Cancer - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2020 from Iva ColterCancer, or malignant tumor, has become one of the most common fatal diseases. There are about 11 million new cancer cases in the world every year, and new cancer cases in China account for 20.3% each year. It has always been a major public enemy threatening health. The occurrence of cancer is ...
Views: 108 - Detailed Introduction to Probiotics and Gut Health - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2020 from Iva ColterThe gastrointestinal tract represents the most extensive interface between the human organism and the external environment. The human gastrointestinal tract is settled by a complex microbial ecosystem, in which microbiota, nutrients and host cells interact extensively. This is a crucial process ...
Views: 112 - Probiotics and Gynecology Health Care - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2020 from Iva ColterThere are more than 50 kinds of microorganisms (including aerobic bacteria and anaerobic bacteria) living in the vagina of healthy women, and it is also a microbial ecology. Aerobic bacteria include: vaginal bacillus (dominant), corynebacterium, non-hemolytic streptococcus, enterococcus, ...
Views: 128 - Detailed Introduction to Probiotics and Prebiotics - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2020 from Iva ColterIt is generally believed that prebiotics provide "food" to probiotics, which can be decomposed and absorbed by beneficial bacteria in the intestines, and promote the growth and reproduction of beneficial bacteria. The familiar bifidus factor is a prebiotic that promotes the growth of ...
Views: 113 - Introduction to Glycomics - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2020 from Iva ColterCarbohydrates are one of the basic substances that make up living organisms and play an important role in various life activities. At present, there is no living body that can exist without carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are not only the main source of cell energy, but also play an important role ...
Views: 185 - Introduction to Proteomics - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2020 from Iva ColterWhat is Proteomics? Proteome refers to all the proteins expressed by a genome or a cell or tissue. Proteome is a dynamic concept. It is to explore the mode of action, functional mechanism, regulation and control of proteins as well as the mutual relationship within the protein population at the ...
Views: 175 - Introduction to Metabolomics - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2020 from Iva ColterMetabolomics is a discipline that studies the types and quantities of endogenous metabolites in organisms and their changing laws under internal and external factors. It is an important part of systems biology. In the late 1990s, Nicholson first proposed the concept of "metabonomics", which ...
Views: 173 - Some Common Enzyme Preparations in Pastry - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2020 from Iva ColterIn order to improve the quality of raw materials during the processing and production of Western-style pastry, some additives are often needed to assist the processing in the initial processing stage. However, for different taste needs, if the appropriate selection and dosage adjustment of these ...
Views: 149 - Detailed Introduction to Application of Cellulase in Animal Husbandry - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2020 from Iva ColterCellulose accounts for about 1/2 of the total dry weight of plants. It is the oldest and most abundant natural polymer material on earth, and it is the inexhaustible and most precious natural renewable resource for mankind. However, due to the high degree of polymerization of plant fiber and the ...
Views: 112 - The Global Market Value of Probiotic Products Will Rise to US$50 Billion by 2020 - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2020 from Iva ColterAs research on intestinal microbes continues, probiotics are flooding the market. The industrial applications of probiotics continue to flourish. So far, the application of probiotics has covered many aspects such as fermented foods, dietary supplements, health care products additives, and ...
Views: 110 - Application of Immobilized Enzyme Technology - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2020 from Iva ColterImmobilized enzyme is a new technology developed in the 1960s. The so-called immobilized enzyme refers to an enzyme that has a catalytic effect in a certain space and can be used repeatedly and continuously. Enzyme-catalyzed reactions are usually carried out in aqueous solutions, while ...
Views: 207 - Application of Compound Enzyme Preparation for Feed - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2020 from Iva ColterFeed complex enzymes are a class of hydrolytic enzymes, including amylase, protease, lipase, phytase, cellulase, xylanase, pectinase, β-glucanase, mannanase, etc. There are no enzymes that decompose phytate, cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin and other non-starch polysaccharides in the digestive ...
Views: 163 - Application of Cellulase in Papermaking - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2020 from Iva ColterThe pulp and paper industry is one of the important pillar industries of the national economy, but the current pulp and paper industry is faced with the shortage of raw materials, energy shortages, and serious pollution, which restrict its development. In recent years, people have ...
Views: 142 - Washing Powder with Biological Enzymes Works Better for Cleaning - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2020 from Iva ColterWashing powder has a history of more than 100 years. German Henkel invented washing powder for the first time in 1907 using borate and silicate as the main raw materials. Washing powder is an alkaline synthetic detergent. The main component of washing powder is anionic surfactant: sodium ...
Views: 284 - Immobilization of Lipase and Its Application in Food - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2020 from Iva ColterLipase (EC 3.1.1.3), the full name of triacylglycerol hydrolase, is a class of biological enzymes that can hydrolyze long-chain fatty acid glycerides into fatty acids and monoglycerides, diglycerides or glycerol. It can be derived from animals, plants and microorganisms, and can catalyze ...
Views: 135 - Amylase Application in Diagnostic Prospects - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2020 from Iva ColterWe are very familiar with amylase, no matter in biochemistry, biochemical inspection, or internal medicine, we cannot avoid amylase. Amylase testing is also one of the most commonly used testing items in clinical laboratories. The discovery of amylase can be traced back to the first ...
Views: 117 - Detailed Introduction to Pepsin - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2020 from Iva ColterPepsin is one of the main protein degradation or proteolytic enzymes in the digestive system. During the digestion process, pepsin acts on complex dietary proteins and is broken down into peptides and amino acids that are easily absorbed by the intestinal wall. It can be used as an adjuvant ...
Views: 144 - Detailed Introduction to Protease - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2020 from Iva ColterWhat is the role of protease? One of the main functions of proteases is to process proteins. Proteins in the body are difficult to digest and do not contain enzymes. Other types of proteases are involved in regulating the activities of blood clotting cells. These enzymes are also called ...
Views: 109 - What Are Enzymes and How Do They Work? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2020 from Iva ColterHigh school textbooks say that most enzymes are proteins. This sentence is not comprehensive, and you can't know this fact just by deduction—enzymes are not only proteins, but also RNases. What is an enzyme? Enzymes are defined as macromolecules capable of catalyzing biochemical reactions. ...
Views: 142 - Structured Views of Enzymes and EC numbers - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2020 from Iva ColterVarious biochemical reactions continue to occur in organisms, which require corresponding enzymes to catalyze, so there are many types of enzymes. According to statistics from the enzyme website BRENDA, the number of enzymes officially included has reached 7,984. To study and apply these ...
Views: 142 - Introduction to Catalytic Characteristics of Enzymes - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2020 from Iva ColterAs biocatalysts, enzymes and general catalysts are the same in many respects. For example, the amount is small but the catalytic efficiency is high. Like general catalysts, enzymes can only change the speed of chemical reactions, not the equilibrium point of chemical reactions. The enzyme itself ...
Views: 196 - Chemical Composition of Enzyme Molecules - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2020 from Iva ColterThe essence of most enzymes is protein, and only a few enzymes are RNA, so this article only discusses enzymes composed of proteins. These enzymes, like other proteins, are composed of amino acids and have primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures. Enzymes will also be denatured ...
Views: 214 - Application of Lipase in the Fields of Catalytic Synthesis and Food Processing - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2020 from Iva ColterEnzymes have unparalleled advantages over ordinary catalysts and have been widely used in food, medicine, textile, detergent and cosmetics industries. Most of these applications are performed in aqueous solution, but many valuable products are insoluble in water, and there are many useful ...
Views: 117 - Treatment for Lactose Intolerance You Must Want to Know - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2020 from Iva ColterDairy products are an indispensable part of daily life for each of us. Strangely, we often hear that someone will have abdominal pain and diarrhea after drinking pure milk, and this reaction is definitely not caused by food spoilage. There is such a disease called lactose intolerance. People ...
Views: 175 - Detailed Introduction to Research Process of Enzyme - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2020 from Iva ColterIn 1752, the French physiologist Leoma discovered that the meat stuffed in the metal tube had dissolved, but he did not know why. In 1785, the Italian scientist Lazzalo Sparanzoni put the pieces of meat in an empty metal tube with holes to feed the eagle. Soon after, the metal tube was taken ...
Views: 169 - Introduction to Six Effects of Enzymes in the Human Body - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2020 from Iva ColterDo you know when enzymes begin to be produced in the human body? The answer is that they existed during the egg and sperm period. It is also because of the activity of the enzyme that the egg and sperm can be combined. Cell division must use enzyme as the medium, so that the egg and sperm can ...
Views: 235 - Types of Digestive Enzymes Contained in the Human Body - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2020 from Iva ColterAlthough there are thousands of enzymes in the human body, the most significant impact on human nutritional intake is digestive enzymes. The lack of sufficient active digestive enzymes not only prevents food nutrients from being fully absorbed, but also affects the efficiency of muscle synthesis ...
Views: 169 - Lack of Lipase Easily Causes Cardiovascular Disease - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2020 from Iva ColterLack of enzymes, especially lipase deficiency, may cause vascular problems such as cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure. If the lack of lipase occurs in certain parts of the body, it may also cause obesity. It has been reported that obese patients have less lipase in adipose tissue. ...
Views: 151(1 vote) - The Relationship Between Enzyme Function and Health - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2020 from Iva ColterIn the early 20th century, humans discovered vitamins, and then trace elements and minerals. It was only in the mid-1980s that humans realized the importance of enzymes. Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine Arthur Kornberg said: "For our lives, we can no longer find other substances as ...
Views: 155 - Types and Application Value of Enzyme Engineering - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2020 from Iva ColterAs a biocatalyst, enzyme has been widely used in various production fields of light industry. In recent decades, with the continuous technological breakthroughs in enzyme engineering, it has become more and more widely used in industry, agriculture, medicine and health, energy development and ...
Views: 157 - Application of Pectinase in Food Industry - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2020 from Iva ColterPectinase is a general term for a group of enzymes that can catalyze the degradation of pectin substances. Pectin substances are usually present in higher plants, such as vegetables, fruits, corn, soybeans, etc., and are one of the components of non-starch polysaccharides. Pectinase degrading ...
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