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Nanta P, Buachan P, Pinket W, Srinuanchai W, Pongwan P, Sramala I, Jarussophon S, Prathumpai W, Taweechotipatr M, Ruktanonchai UR, Kasemwong K. β-Glucan fragmentation by microfluidization and TNF-α-immunostimulating activity of fragmented β-glucans. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29444. [PMID: 38628769 PMCID: PMC11019199 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
Abstract
Fragmentation of β-glucans secreted by the fungus Ophiocordyceps dipterigena BCC 2073 achieved by microfluidization was investigated. The degree of β-glucan fragmentation was evaluated based on the average number of chain scissions (α). The effects on the α value of experimental variables like solid concentration of the β-glucan suspension, interaction chamber pressure, and number of passes through the microfluidizer were examined. Kinetic studies were conducted using the relationships of the α and suspension viscosity values with the number of passes. Evidence indicated that α increases with the interaction chamber pressure and the number of passes, whereas the solid concentration shows the inverted effect. Kinetic data indicated that the fragmentation rate increases with β-glucan solid concentration and interaction chamber pressure. Furthermore, since β-glucan molecular weight is a key factor determining its biological activity, the effect of β-glucans of different molecular weights produced by fragmentation on tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α-stimulating activity in THP-1 human macrophage cells was investigated. Evidence suggested that β-glucans have an immunostimulating effect on macrophage function, in the absence of cytotoxic effects. Indeed, β-glucans characterized by a range of molecular weights produced via microfluidization exhibited promise as immunostimulatory agents.
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Affiliation(s)
- Phawinee Nanta
- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 143 Thailand Science Park, Phaholyothin Rd., Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 143 Thailand Science Park, Phaholyothin Rd., Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 143 Thailand Science Park, Phaholyothin Rd., Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 143 Thailand Science Park, Phaholyothin Rd., Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 143 Thailand Science Park, Phaholyothin Rd., Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 143 Thailand Science Park, Phaholyothin Rd., Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 143 Thailand Science Park, Phaholyothin Rd., Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 113 Thailand Science Park, Phaholyothin Rd., Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, 114 Sukhumvit 21, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
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- National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 111 Thailand Science Park (TSP), Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 143 Thailand Science Park, Phaholyothin Rd., Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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Nanta P, Skolpap W, Kasemwong K. Influence of hydrocolloids on the rheological and textural attributes of a gluten‐free meat analog based on soy protein isolate. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.15244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Phawinee Nanta
- NANOTEC Research Unit National Nanotechnology CenterNational Science and Technology Development Agency Klong Luang Pathumthani Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering School of Engineering Thammasat University Klong Luang Pathumthani Thailand
- Center of Clinical Engineering School of Engineering Thammasat University Klong Luang Pathumthani Thailand
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- NANOTEC Research Unit National Nanotechnology CenterNational Science and Technology Development Agency Klong Luang Pathumthani Thailand
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