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Javeria Akram

Bio: Javeria Akram is an academic researcher from Government College University, Faisalabad. The author has contributed to research in topics: Nanotechnology & Materials science. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 137 citations.

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TL;DR: Pectins are natural complex heteropolysaccharides, composed of (1, 4)-linked α-d-galacturonic acid residues and variety of neutral sugars such as rhamnose, galactose and arabinose that have wide applications in various fields due to its use as gelling, emulsifying or stabilizing agent and as well as its non-toxic, biocompatible and biodegradable nature.

221 citations

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TL;DR: The performance of many biological processes is thought to be affected by boron, and a deficiency is linked to delayed bone growth as mentioned in this paper , which is a bioactive element that is advantageous to both people and animals.

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TL;DR: This review aims to present the latest research results regarding pectin, including the structure, different types, natural sources and potential use in several sectors, particularly in food packaging materials.
Abstract: Regardless of the considerable progress in properties and versatility of synthetic polymers, their low biodegradability and lack of environmentally-friendly character remains a critical issue. Pectin is a natural-based polysaccharide contained in the cell walls of many plants allowing their growth and cell extension. This biopolymer can be extracted from plants and isolated as a bioplastic material with different applications, including food packaging. This review aims to present the latest research results regarding pectin, including the structure, different types, natural sources and potential use in several sectors, particularly in food packaging materials. Many researchers are currently working on a multitude of food and beverage industry applications related to pectin as well as combinations with other biopolymers to improve some key properties, such as antioxidant/antimicrobial performance and flexibility to obtain films. All these advances are covered in this review.

154 citations

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19 Dec 2018-Polymers
TL;DR: The results of a study of the bioactivity of pectic polysaccharides, including its various pharmacological applications, such as its immunoregulatory, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, antibacterial, antioxidant and antitumor activities, have been summarized.
Abstract: Pectin is a polymer with a core of alternating α-1,4-linked d-galacturonic acid and α-1,2-l-rhamnose units, as well as a variety of neutral sugars such as arabinose, galactose, and lesser amounts of other sugars. Currently, native pectins have been compared to modified ones due to the development of natural medicines and health products. In this review, the results of a study of the bioactivity of pectic polysaccharides, including its various pharmacological applications, such as its immunoregulatory, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, antibacterial, antioxidant and antitumor activities, have been summarized. The potential of pectins to contribute to the enhancement of drug delivery systems has been observed.

147 citations

01 Jan 2014
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146 citations

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TL;DR: Different strategies for the preparation of hydrogels based on several important commercially available gums for the greener synthesis and stabilization of metal/metal oxide NPs, production of electrospun fibers, water purification, drug delivery, tissue engineering, agriculture and for antimicrobial and biomedical applications are compiled.

146 citations