Altered O-Glycans in stimulated whole saliva from patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome and non-pSS sicca by Sarah Kamounah, Kristina A. Thomsson, Christiane Elisabeth Sørensen, Eric Paul Bennett, Niclas G. Karlsson, Anne Marie Lynge Pedersen

“…Our findings indicate that the salivary mucin-type O-glycan profile is altered in pSS, reflecting a dysfunction of the post-translational modification of salivary mucins leading to rheological changes of saliva, oral dryness symptoms, and impaired oral mucosal barrier function. …”
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Study for the Effect on Structure and Properties of Highland Barley Proteins During Stir-frying by HUANG Liang-liang, JIANG Kang-hui, LI Qi, YANG Jie, HU Yun, LI Liang

“…To investigate the effect of frying on the protein structure and properties of highland barley, the proteins extracted from highland barley before and after frying were analyzed using SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet spectroscopy, endogenous fluorescence spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, chemical bonding, microstructure and rheological property analyses. The results suggested that some subunits of proteins in the fried highland barley were degraded to the small-molecular-weight polypeptides or oligopeptides. …”
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Construction and Release Characteristics of 3D Printed Spaced Multi-layer Structure of Lutein Emulsion Gel by Shuai DENG, Minghui ZHAO, Chunxue HAO, Ming LI, Dajing LI, Lei FENG, Zhongyuan ZHANG, Yayuan XU

“…The preparation parameters of lutein-loaded and unloaded emulsion gels were screened by evaluating the rheological properties and 3D printing characteristics. 3D printed gel systems with different intervals of multilayers structures were constructed to explore the effects of the number of spacer layers and the positioning of empty layers in spaced multi-layer structures on the release characteristics and bioaccessibility of lutein. …”
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Identifying the Thermal Storage Stability of Polymer-Modified Asphalt with Carbon Nanotubes Based on Its Macroperformance and Micromorphology by Xi-yin Liu, Peng Wang, Yu Lu, Tian-tao Zhang, Li-zhi Wang, Tong-fu Wang

“…Macroperformance included the softening point difference (△SP), irrecoverable compliance (Jnr), recovery rate (R%), and complex modulus (G∗) measured by the softening point test, multistress creep recovery (MSCR) test, and small strain oscillatory rheological test. Microcharacteristics were obtained by the SBS characteristic peak index, SBS-rich phase distribution, polymer swelling degree, and particle characteristics of the SBS-rich phase. …”
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Innovative Solid Lipid Nanoparticle-Enriched Hydrogels for Enhanced Topical Delivery of L-Glutathione: A Novel Approach to Anti-Ageing by Mengyang Liu, Manisha Sharma, Guoliang Lu, Zhiwen Zhang, Wenting Song, Jingyuan Wen

“…The hydrogel’s characteristics, including morphology, mechanical and rheological properties, drug release, stability, antioxidant activity, cytotoxicity, and skin penetration, were evaluated. …”
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Emulsifying Properties of Dietary Fiber from Different Sources by Yao WANG, Xue ZHAO, Hao WU, Xinglian XU

“…Five kinds of dietary fibers (rice bran, banana peel, apple peel, oat bran and citrus peel) from different sources were selected as row materials to prepare dietary fiber-based O/W emulsions and the ability of various types of dietary fibers to stabilize emulsions at different concentrations (1%, 2%, 3%) were investigated by analyzing Zeta potential, particle sizes, creaming index, Turbiscan stability index and rheological properties. The results showed that when the fiber concentration increased from 1% to 3%, the particle size D4,3 of all emulsions decreased significantly (P<0.05) by 49.94%, 44.02%, 33.68%, 1.01% and 0.17%, respectively, for rice bran, banana peel, apple peel, oat bran and citrus dietary fiber emulsions. …”
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An Investigation of the Capabilities of Resin Tire Carbon Black “N-330” as a Waste Binder in Asphalt Concrete Mixtures by Amr. A. Nada, Walid Fouad Edris, Hebah Mohammad Al-Jabali, Ahmed D. Almutairi, Abd Al-Kader A. Al Sayed, Shady Khairy

“…The impact of replacing bitumen with resin that contains TCB N-330 on the physical, rheological, and thermal characteristics of RTCB N-330 as a modified asphalt binder is assessed in this study. …”
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Buffalo whey proteins as innovative raw material for nanoparticles building by Pablo A. Solis Cizek, Gustavo A. Crudeli, Darío Spelzini, Franco E. Vasile

“…The interaction between biopolymers at the different pH values did not evidence appreciable changes in the rheological properties (p>0.05). Obtained results allow us to consider that BWPC can undergo associative interactions with GA, resulting in soluble nano complexes with good colloidal valuable stability for the nutraceutical industry. …”
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Novel Nanozyme-Based Multicomponent in situ Hydrogels with Antibacterial, Hypoxia-Relieving and Proliferative Properties for Promoting Gastrostomy Tube Tract Maturation by Xiao F, Yan B, Yuan T, He Y, Zhang X, He X, Peng W, Xu Y, Cao J

“…Additionally, the gelation time, swelling ratio, rheological behavior, and mechanical properties of hydrogels could be tuned by adjusting the HP content. …”
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Whey Protein Hydrogels and Emulsion Gels with Anthocyanins and/or Goji Oil: Formation, Characterization and In Vitro Digestion Behavior by Abdullah S. Seddiek, Kaiwen Chen, Fanlin Zhou, Muhindo Mwizerwa Esther, Abdelaziz Elbarbary, Hazem Golshany, Angelo Uriho, Li Liang

“…WPI hydrogels and emulsion gels were analyzed in terms of their water-holding capacity, which decreased from 98% to 82% with the addition of blueberry extract and goji oil. Syneresis, rheological, and morphological characteristics were also analyzed. …”
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Hydrogel loaded with cerium-manganese nanoparticles and nerve growth factor enhances spinal cord injury repair by modulating immune microenvironment and promoting neuronal regenera... by Zhaoyang Gong, Zhenhao Chen, Dachuan Li, Xiao Lu, Jianwei Wu, Hanqiu Sun, Ximeng Wang, Siyang Liu, Xinlei Xia, Feizhou Lu, Jianyuan Jiang, Chi Sun, Hongli Wang, Feng Zeng, Xiaosheng Ma

“…The Lightgel/NGF/CeMn NP-PEG composite was synthesized and characterized via electron microscopy, compression testing, rheological analysis, NGF release kinetics, and 30-day degradation studies. …”
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Thermoresponsive Gels with Rosemary Essential Oil: A Novel Topical Carrier for Antimicrobial Therapy and Drug Delivery Applications by Ludovic Everard Bejenaru, Adina-Elena Segneanu, Cornelia Bejenaru, Ionela Amalia Bradu, Titus Vlase, Dumitru-Daniel Herea, Marius Ciprian Văruţ, Roxana Maria Bălăşoiu, Andrei Biţă, Antonia Radu, George Dan Mogoşanu, Maria Viorica Ciocîlteu

“…The gels were evaluated for key physicochemical properties, including pH, gelation temperature, viscosity, and rheological behavior. Both formulations exhibited thermoresponsive gelation at skin-compatible temperatures (27.6 °C and 32.9 °C), favorable pH levels (6.63 and 6.40), and shear-thinning behavior suitable for topical application. …”
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The Role of Thickening Agent Proportions in Optimizing Nanoemulsion Gel for Dermatophytosis Treatment by Zhang X, Wu CC, Jiang H, Zhao JF, Pan ZJ, Zheng Y

“…A series of α-pinene NGs (αNG1, αNG2, αNG3) containing 0.5%, 0.75% and 1% (w/w) Carbomer 940 were developed and evaluated for stability, rheological properties, and skin irritation; assessed for ex vivo skin permeation, deposition, and fluorescent imaging of drug distribution within skin layers; and tested in vivo for efficacy against Trichophyton rubrum infection in guinea pigs, with PAS (Periodic Acid–Schiff) staining confirming fungal clearance.Results: The steady-state skin flux rates of α-pinene over 24 hours were αNG1 (46.93± 2.52 μg/cm²/h) > αNG2 (26.01± 2.65 μg/cm²/h) > αNG3 (11.36± 1.69 μg/cm²/h). …”
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