Date pomace polysaccharides-capped selenium nanoparticles: Biosynthesis, optimization, physicochemical characterization, biological activities, stability and gut microbiota modulation

Selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPS) are recognized for their bioavailability and low toxicity, though their inherent instability limits broader applications. This study explored the biosynthesis and functional properties of selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPS) stabilized with date pomace polysaccharides (MPS...

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Main Authors: Gafar Babatunde Bamigbade, Athira Subhash, Mohammed Abdin, Hebah Jarusheh, Basim Abu-Jdayil, Shao-Quan Liu, Giovanni Palmisano, Abdelmoneim Ali, Afaf Kamal Eldin, Mutamed Ayyash
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Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
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author Gafar Babatunde Bamigbade
Athira Subhash
Mohammed Abdin
Hebah Jarusheh
Basim Abu-Jdayil
Shao-Quan Liu
Giovanni Palmisano
Abdelmoneim Ali
Afaf Kamal Eldin
Mutamed Ayyash
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Athira Subhash
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Hebah Jarusheh
Basim Abu-Jdayil
Shao-Quan Liu
Giovanni Palmisano
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Afaf Kamal Eldin
Mutamed Ayyash
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description Selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPS) are recognized for their bioavailability and low toxicity, though their inherent instability limits broader applications. This study explored the biosynthesis and functional properties of selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPS) stabilized with date pomace polysaccharides (MPS-NPS). The MPS-NPS characteristics, digestibility and impact on human gut microbiota were investigated. The MPS-NPS were well-stabilized, spherical particles averaging 65.4 nm in size, with PDI (0.032), zeta potential (–21.07 mV) and notable antioxidant activity (82.7 % DPPH, 68.9 % ABTS, 491.0 µg/mL FRAP, and 961.2 µg/mL TAC at 100 mg/L). They also showed concentration-dependent enzyme inhibition: 86.8 % α-amylase, 53.9 % α-glucosidase, and 42.4 % ACE inhibition at 100 mg/L, along with anticancer effects against Caco-2 (32.3 %) and MCF-7 (11.3 %) at 50 mg/L. MPS-NPS demonstrated broad antimicrobial activity against E. coli O 157:H7 (84.2 %), S. Typhimurium (82.5 %), S. aureus (77.2 %), and L. monocytogenes (89.24 %) and supported probiotic growth, indicating prebiotic potential. During fecal fermentation, they boosted short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production and the abundance of SCFA-producing bacteria, including Gemmiger formicilis and Bifidobacterium species. These findings suggest MPS-NPS as a promising functional ingredient for gut health and dietary supplementation.
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spelling doaj-art-404bfdc0d8dc4e26a3cc772ad12d201d2025-01-25T04:11:28ZengElsevierFood Hydrocolloids for Health2667-02592025-06-017100198Date pomace polysaccharides-capped selenium nanoparticles: Biosynthesis, optimization, physicochemical characterization, biological activities, stability and gut microbiota modulationGafar Babatunde Bamigbade0Athira Subhash1Mohammed Abdin2Hebah Jarusheh3Basim Abu-Jdayil4Shao-Quan Liu5Giovanni Palmisano6Abdelmoneim Ali7Afaf Kamal Eldin8Mutamed Ayyash9Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Al-Ain, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Al-Ain, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Al-Ain, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Research and Innovation on CO2 and Hydrogen (RICH), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesChemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), PO Box 15551, Al Ain, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, S14 Level 5, Science Drive 2 117542, SingaporeDepartment of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Research and Innovation on CO2 and Hydrogen (RICH), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Al-Ain, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Al-Ain, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Food Science, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates; Corresponding author.Selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPS) are recognized for their bioavailability and low toxicity, though their inherent instability limits broader applications. This study explored the biosynthesis and functional properties of selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPS) stabilized with date pomace polysaccharides (MPS-NPS). The MPS-NPS characteristics, digestibility and impact on human gut microbiota were investigated. The MPS-NPS were well-stabilized, spherical particles averaging 65.4 nm in size, with PDI (0.032), zeta potential (–21.07 mV) and notable antioxidant activity (82.7 % DPPH, 68.9 % ABTS, 491.0 µg/mL FRAP, and 961.2 µg/mL TAC at 100 mg/L). They also showed concentration-dependent enzyme inhibition: 86.8 % α-amylase, 53.9 % α-glucosidase, and 42.4 % ACE inhibition at 100 mg/L, along with anticancer effects against Caco-2 (32.3 %) and MCF-7 (11.3 %) at 50 mg/L. MPS-NPS demonstrated broad antimicrobial activity against E. coli O 157:H7 (84.2 %), S. Typhimurium (82.5 %), S. aureus (77.2 %), and L. monocytogenes (89.24 %) and supported probiotic growth, indicating prebiotic potential. During fecal fermentation, they boosted short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production and the abundance of SCFA-producing bacteria, including Gemmiger formicilis and Bifidobacterium species. These findings suggest MPS-NPS as a promising functional ingredient for gut health and dietary supplementation.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667025925000044Nano-seleniumMetabolomicsNanobiotechnologyGreen synthesisPolysaccharide-selenium
spellingShingle Gafar Babatunde Bamigbade
Athira Subhash
Mohammed Abdin
Hebah Jarusheh
Basim Abu-Jdayil
Shao-Quan Liu
Giovanni Palmisano
Abdelmoneim Ali
Afaf Kamal Eldin
Mutamed Ayyash
Date pomace polysaccharides-capped selenium nanoparticles: Biosynthesis, optimization, physicochemical characterization, biological activities, stability and gut microbiota modulation
Food Hydrocolloids for Health
Nano-selenium
Metabolomics
Nanobiotechnology
Green synthesis
Polysaccharide-selenium
title Date pomace polysaccharides-capped selenium nanoparticles: Biosynthesis, optimization, physicochemical characterization, biological activities, stability and gut microbiota modulation
title_full Date pomace polysaccharides-capped selenium nanoparticles: Biosynthesis, optimization, physicochemical characterization, biological activities, stability and gut microbiota modulation
title_fullStr Date pomace polysaccharides-capped selenium nanoparticles: Biosynthesis, optimization, physicochemical characterization, biological activities, stability and gut microbiota modulation
title_full_unstemmed Date pomace polysaccharides-capped selenium nanoparticles: Biosynthesis, optimization, physicochemical characterization, biological activities, stability and gut microbiota modulation
title_short Date pomace polysaccharides-capped selenium nanoparticles: Biosynthesis, optimization, physicochemical characterization, biological activities, stability and gut microbiota modulation
title_sort date pomace polysaccharides capped selenium nanoparticles biosynthesis optimization physicochemical characterization biological activities stability and gut microbiota modulation
topic Nano-selenium
Metabolomics
Nanobiotechnology
Green synthesis
Polysaccharide-selenium
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667025925000044
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