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- How to Choose Dairy Products Containing Probiotics and Prebiotics - by Submitted on May 22, 2021 from Iva ColterProbiotics and prebiotics have attracted much attention because of their functions in regulating the intestinal microecological balance and improving the immune function of the body. The mass consumer demand for related food products is increasing year by year. Starting from the concept of ...
Views: 15 - Lipase— An Index of Pancreatic Function Test - by Submitted on May 22, 2021 from Iva ColterThe pancreas is an organ deep in the abdomen of the human body. Although it is small in size, its physiological function and pathological changes are closely related to life. It mainly plays an important role in neutralizing stomach acid and digesting protein, fat and sugar. When performing ...
Views: 16 - Research Progress of the Lipase Modification - by Submitted on May 22, 2021 from Iva ColterLipase is widely used in the fields of food, chemical industry and biotechnology. The reaction system involves solvent system and water phase system. In order to improve the activity and stability of lipase in the reaction, various methods can be used to modify lipase. Lipase can catalyze the ...
Views: 19 - The Role of Probiotics in Cancer Prevention Receives Increasing Attention - by Submitted on May 21, 2021 from Iva ColterThe Role of Probiotics in Cancer Prevention Receives Increasing Attention Liver cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the world and the third leading cause of cancer deaths. A healthy diet and lifestyle are the key to preventing various diseases. In recent years, probiotics, as part of a ...
Views: 20 - Everything You Need to Know About the Effect of Probiotics for the Gut Health - by Submitted on May 20, 2021 from Iva ColterThere are trillions of microbes inhabiting the human intestine. These microbes gradually reach a balance of types and numbers during the process of reproduction, and this balance is closely related to the body's normal metabolism. Once the structure of the intestinal flora becomes imbalanced, ...
Views: 16 - Your Guide to an Important Enzyme—Lipase - by Submitted on May 10, 2021 from Iva ColterLipase (Lipase, glyceride hydrolase) belongs to the class of carboxyl ester hydrolase, which can gradually hydrolyze triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids. Lipase exists in fat-containing animal, plant and microbial (such as mold, bacteria, etc.) tissues. Including phosphatase, sterolase ...
Views: 21 - Detailed Introduction to Laccase - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2021 from Iva ColterLaccase is a polyphenol oxidase (ρ-diphenol oxidase, EC1.10.3.2) containing four copper ions. It belongs to copper blue oxidase and exists in the form of monomeric glycoprotein. Laccase exists in mushrooms, bacteria and plants, and can also survive in the air. The only product after the reaction ...
Views: 30 - Application of Enzyme Detection in Clinical Diagnosis - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2021 from Iva ColterSerum enzyme tests have been used in clinical practice for a long time, such as increased amylase activity in serum and urine of patients with acute pancreatitis. In the 1930s, some scholars reported that the determination of serum lipase and alkaline phosphatase activities is helpful for the ...
Views: 29 - Detailed Introduction to Clinical Significance of Amylase - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2021 from Iva ColterAs a kind of enzymes for diagnostic use. Serum amylase (AMS) is the main type of amylase in serum. It belongs to glycoside chain hydrolase, which is mainly derived from the pancreas. In addition, there are also a small amount of secretion in the proximal duodenum, lung, uterus, and breast during ...
Views: 28 - Viewpoints on the Application and Development of Enzymes - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2021 from Iva ColterThe modern industry's interpretation of enzymes refers to proteins with catalytic functions. Enzymes, as natural catalysts, promote various chemical reactions in cells and play a vital role in the existence of living organisms. It has been 130 to 140 years since the concept of enzyme was put ...
Views: 99 - The Global Enzyme Market Will Reach US$14.9 Billion - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2021 from Iva ColterIn 2018, the global enzyme product market reached approximately US$9.3 billion. It is expected that from 2019 to 2025, this market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%, reaching a scale of US$14.9 billion. Increasing demand for enzymes in industries such as food and beverages, ...
Views: 91 - How Effective Are Probiotics? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2021 from Iva ColterProbiotics are a type of active microorganisms that play a role by improving the balance of the host's intestinal microflora. They can produce definite health effects to improve the host's microecological balance and play a beneficial role. In 2001, the World Food and Agriculture Organization ...
Views: 74 - Enzymes for Food Have A Huge Market with Enormous Potential. - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2021 from Iva ColterStarting from a cup of coffee or milk in the morning, it seems that a vital substance—enzyme, is inseparable from modern people's dining table. In fact, not only in the food and beverage industry, but also in medical, household, health, energy, environment and other fields, enzymes are playing ...
Views: 79 - Detailed Introduction to Efficacy and Role of Papain - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2021 from Iva ColterPapain is a low specificity proteolytic enzyme. It is widely found in the roots, stems, leaves and fruits of papaya, and has the highest content in immature latex. Papain is a sulfhydryl protease, and its active site contains cysteine, which has the characteristics of high enzymatic activity, ...
Views: 77 - 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: 93 - 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: 85 - 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: 81 - 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: 73 - 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: 91 - 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: 140 - 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: 137 - 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: 107 - 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: 100 - 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: 98 - 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: 101 - 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: 176 - 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: 172 - 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: 162 - 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: 156 - 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: 170 - 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: 275 - 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: 140 - 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: 138 - 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: 136 - 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: 148 - 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: 159 - 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: 135 - 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: 227 - 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: 211 - 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: 223 - 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: 186 - 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: 138 - 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: 141 - 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: 259 - 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: 212 - 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: 173 - 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: 391 - 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: 182 - 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: 148 - 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 ...
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