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Candida antartica lipase-catalyzed esterification for efficient partial acylglycerol synthesis in solvent-free system: Substrate selectivity, molecular modelling and optimization

Zou S, Chen J, Lee YY, Wang Y, Zhang Z

Bioresour Technol, 2024 Aug 27.
PMID: 39209228 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.131368

Partial acylglycerols are valued for their emulsifying and stabilizing properties, yet precise green synthesis remains challenging due to low yield and selectivity. This study aimed to elucidate the "lipase selectivity-substrate structure-product composition" relationship to enhance the yield of targeted partial acylglycerol. The results showed that lipase exhibited a greater selectivity towards fatty acids with shorter chain lengths and higher unsaturation. Hydroxyl donors also affected the esterification process, with the enzyme-acyl complex exhibiting selectivity towards hydroxyl donors as follows: glycerol > monoacylglycerol > diacylglycerol. Substrate ratio significantly influenced enzymatic reactions; a 10:1 ratio favored triacylglycerol formation (>80 %), while a 1:1 ratio produced > 90 % partial acylglycerols. Molecular docking simulations revealed that substrates primarily interacted with lipase through hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions. A comprehensive understanding of lipase selectivity patterns could facilitate the design of more efficient reaction systems, enabling the conversion of basic lipid resources into desired high value-added products.
Fulltext Platelet distribution width as an useful indicator of influenza severity in children

Zou S, Mohtar SH, Othman R, Hassan RM, Liang K, Lei D, et al.

BMC Infect Dis, 2024 Jan 02;24(1):9.
PMID: 38166827 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-023-08890-w

PURPOSE: The present study aims to investigate the potential of platelet distribution width as an useful parameter to assess the severity of influenza in children.
METHODS: Baseline characteristics and laboratory results were collected and analyzed. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to joint detection of inflammatory markers for influenza positive children, and the scatter-dot plots were used to compare the differences between severe and non-severe group.
RESULTS: Influenza B positive children had more bronchitis and pneumonia (P
Effect of diacylglycerol on partial coalescence of aerated emulsions: Fat crystal-membrane interaction and air-liquid Interface interaction insights

Xie P, Zheng Y, Lee YY, Zou S, Wu Y, Lai J, et al.

Food Chem, 2024 Aug 13;461:140879.
PMID: 39154466 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140879

Currently, the poor whipping capabilities of anhydrous milk fat (AMF) in aerated emulsion products are a major obstacle for their use in beverages like tea and coffee, as well as in cakes and desserts, presenting fresh hurdles for the food industry. In this study, the mechanism of action of diacylglycerols (DAGs) with different carbon chain lengths and degrees of saturation on the partial coalescence of aerated emulsions was systematically investigated from three fundamental perspectives: fat crystallization, air-liquid interface rheology, and fat globule interface properties. The optimized crystallization of long carbon chain length diacylglycerol (LCD) based on stearate enhances interactions between fat globules at the air-liquid interface (with an elastic modulus E' reaching 246.42 mN/m), leading to a significantly reduced interface membrane strength. This promotes fat crystal-membrane interactions during whipping, resulting in a thermally stable foam structure with excellent shaping capability due to enhanced partial coalescence of fat globules. Although Laurate based medium carbon chain length diacylglycerol (MCD) promoted fat crystallization and optimized interface properties, it showed weaker foam properties because it did not adequately encapsulate air bubbles during whipping. Conversely, oleate long carbon chain length diacylglycerol (OCD) proved to be ineffective in facilitating fat crystal-membrane interaction, causing foam to have a subpar appearance. Hence, drawing from the carefully examined fat crystal-membrane interaction findings, a proposed mechanism sheds light on how DAGs impact the whipping abilities of aerated emulsions. This mechanism serves as a blueprint for creating aerated emulsions with superior whipping capabilities and foam systems that are resistant to heat.

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