• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제1권3호
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• pp.175-179
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• 2007

The present study was performed to elucidate the hypocholesterolemic action of chitosan on the diet-induced hypercholesterolemia in rats. Male Sprague-Dawley rats (n=24) were fed with chitosan-free diet (Control), diets containing 2% or 5% chitosan for 4 weeks. Hypercholesterolemia was induced by adding 1% cholesterol and 0.5% cholic acid to all diets. Body weight gain and food intake of rats did not differ among the groups. The chitosan treated groups showed significant improvement in the plasma concentration of total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol compared to the control group (p<0.05). Also, the chitosan treated groups decreased the liver concentration of total lipid and total cholesterol compared to the control group (p<0.05). The activity of hepatic cholesterol $7{\alpha}-hydroxylase$ (CYP7A1), the rate-limiting enzyme in the conversion of cholesterol to bile acids, was increased by 123% and 165% for the 2% or 5% chitosan diets, respectively. These findings suggest that enhancement of hepatic CYP7A1 activity may be a mechanism, which can partially account for the hypocholesterolemic effect of dietary chitosan in cholesterol metabolism.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.313-317
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• 2005

양이온성 고분자와 같은 합성 유전자 전달체들은 음이온성을 지닌 plasmid DNA와 쉽게 콤플렉스를 형성하는 경향이 있다. 이에 키토산은 유전자 전달체 시스템으로써 이용되어 질 수 있는 무한한 가능성을 지닌 polysaccharide이다. 저분자량 키토산이 DNA와 결합을 할 수 있는지 확인하기 위하여 전기영동장치를 이용하여 분석하였다. DLS(dynamic laser scattering)와 SEM(scanning electron microscopy)을 이용하여 키토산/DNA 콤플렉스의 크기와 모폴로지를 조사하였다. 또한, 키토산의 분자량과 전하밀도가 콤플렉스의 크기와 결합된 DNA의 양에 어떻게 영향을 주는지 연구를 수행하였다. 저분자량 키토산은 실험과정에서 사용되는 양을 늘려갈수록 84-108%의 세포 생존율을 보임에 따라 그 독성이 무시할 정도가 됨을 확인할 수 있었다. 키토산/DNA 콤플렉스를 이용한 유전자 발현 효율 실험에서는 lipofecamine에 비해서는 낮은 값을 보였지만, naked DNA를 이용한 경우보다는 상대적으로 높은 값을 나타내었다. 키토산의 분자량에 따른 유전자 발현 효율 연구에서는 평균 분자량이 8,517인 키토산을 사용한 경우가 4,078의 분자량을 이용한 실험 결과보다 높은 값을 보였고, 이는 키토산의 전하밀도가 유전자 발현 효율에 영향을 준다는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국포장학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국포장학회 2006년도 정기총회 및 추계학술발표대회
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• pp.54-73
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• 2006

Four different types of chitosan-based nanocomposite films were prepared using a solvent casting method by incorporating with four types of nanoparticles, i.e., an unmodified montmorillonite (Na-MMT), an organically modified montmorillonite (Cloisite 30B), a Nano-silver, and a Ag-zeolite (Ag-Ion). X-ray diffraction patterns of the nanocomposite films indicated that a certain degree of intercalation was formed in the nanocomposite films, with the highest intercalation in the Na-MMT-incorporated films followed by films with Cloisite 30B and Ag-Ion. SEM micrographs showed that in all the nanocomposite films, except the Nanosilver-incorporated one, nanoparticles were dispersed homogeneously throughout the chitosan polymer matrix. Consequently, mechanical and barrier properties of chitosan films were affected through intercalation of nanoparticles, i.e., tensile strength (TS) increased by 7-16%, while water vapor permeability (WVP) decreased by 25-30% depending on the nanoparticle material tested. In addition, chitosan-based nanocomposite films, especially silver-containing ones, showed a promising range of antimicrobial activity.

• Advances in environmental research
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.1-18
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• 2016

Magnetic nano-based sorbents have been synthesized for the recovery of two rare earth elements (REE: Nd(III) and Yb(III)). The magnetic nano-based particles are synthesized by a one-pot hydrothermal procedure involving co-precipitation under thermal conditions of Fe(III) and Fe(II) salts in the presence of chitosan. The composite magnetic/chitosan material is crosslinked with epichlorohydrin and modified by grafting alanine and serine amine-acids. These materials are tested for the binding of Nd(III) (light REE) and Yb(III) (heavy REE) through the study of pH effect, sorption isotherms, uptake kinetics, metal desorption and sorbent recycling. Sorption isotherms are well fitted by the Langmuir equation: the maximum sorption capacities range between 9 and 18 mg REE $g^{-1}$ (at pH 5). The sorption mechanism is endothermic (positive value of ${\Delta}H^{\circ}$) and contributes to increase the randomness of the system (positive value of ${\Delta}S^{\circ}$). The fast uptake kinetics can be described by the pseudo-second order rate equation: the equilibrium is reached within 4 hours of contact. The sub-micron size of sorbent particles strongly reduces the contribution of resistance to intraparticle diffusion in the control of uptake kinetics. Metal desorption using acidified thiourea solutions allows maintaining sorption efficiency for at least four successive cycles with limited loss in sorption capacity.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.1229-1238
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• 2024

This study aimed to develop and assess a chitosan biomedical antibacterial gel ZincOxide-GrapheneOxide/Chitosan/β-Glycerophosphate (ZnO-GO/CS/β-GP) loaded with nano-zinc oxide (ZnO) and graphene oxide (GO), known for its potent antibacterial properties, biocompatibility, and sustained drug release. ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) were modified and integrated with GO sheets to create 1% and 3% ZnO-GO/CS/β-GP thermo-sensitive hydrogels based on ZnO-GO to Chitosan (CS) mass ratio. Gelation time, pH, structural changes, and microscopic morphology were evaluated. The hydrogel's antibacterial efficacy against Porphyromonas gingivalis, biofilm biomass, and metabolic activity was examined alongside its impact (MC3T3-e1). The findings of this study revealed that both hydrogel formulations exhibited temperature sensitivity, maintaining a neutral pH. The ZnO-GO/CS/β-GP formulation effectively inhibited P. gingivalis bacterial activity and biofilm formation, with a 3% ZnO-GO/CS/β-GP antibacterial rate approaching 100%. MC3T3-e1 cells displayed good biocompatibility when cultured in the hydrogel extract.The ZnO-GO/CS/β-GP thermo-sensitive hydrogel demonstrates favorable physical and chemical properties, effectively preventing P. gingivalis biofilm formation. It exhibits promising biocompatibility, suggesting its potential as an adjuvant therapy for managing and preventing peri-implantitis, subject to further clinical investigations.

• 폴리머
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.544-548
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• 2008

본 연구에서는 키틴의 알칼리 가수분해를 통해 탈아세틸화도가 조절된 세 가지 조건의 키토산을 제조하였고, 이 키토산이 수용성을 지니게 화학적 분해법을 이용해 분자량을 조절하였다. 이렇게 제조된 분자량이 조절된 세 가지 조건의 탈아세틸화도를 가지는 키토산 각각에 항산화제인 리포산을 합성하여 항산화 능력을 가지는 생체 적합성 나노 구조체를 형성하였다. 키토산-리포산의 합성을 확인하기 위하여 분광학적 분석 방법을 사용하여 분석하였다. 키토산-리포산 합성체는 수용액 상태에서 자기조립체를 형성하며 이렇게 형성된 자기조립체 나노 입자는 약 135 nm 정도의 크기를 가지고 있음을 알 수 있었다.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.141-146
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• 2005

불안정한 생리활성물질들은 외부 환경에 의해 빠르게 분해된다. 그러므로 이러한 물질들을 안정화시키기 위한 캡슐화 기술은 매우 중요하다. 비타민 $D_3$의 전구체인 7-디하이드로콜레스테롤(7-DHC)은 일반인의 표피 각화세포에서 열충격 단백질(Heat Shock Protein)의 발현을 단백질과 mRNA의 수준에서 증가시키는 것으로 알려졌다. 하지만 7-DHC의 국소용 피부 제제로의 이용은 낮은 용해도와 화학적 불안정성 때문에 이용이 제한되었다. 본 연구에서 7-DHC는 나노에멀젼(NE), 고형 지질 나노 입자 (SLN) 그리고 키토산이 코팅된 고형 지질 나노 입자(CASLN)에 봉입하였다. NE와 SLN은 지질의 용융점 이상의 온도에서 고압의 호모제나이져를 통과시켜 제조하였다. CASLN은 SLN 분산액에 키토산을 용액을 첨가하여 제조하였으며 양(+)의 제타전위를 나타내었다. NE, SLN, CASLN 속에서 7-DHC의 안정도를 각각의 온도조건에서 시간의 경과에 따라 확인하였다. 열분석과 X선 회절 분석은 지질의 결정화 정도를 확인하기 위해서 수행하였다. 그 결과, CASLN은 기존의 SLN보다 불안정한 7-DHC를 효과적으로 봉입함으로서 안정성을 개선시켰다.

• 공업화학
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.237-257
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• 2020

The role of nano bio-composites precursor to chitosan are innumerable and are known for having different applications in various branches of physical sciences. The application to the sensor development is relatively new, where only few literature works are available to address the specific and critical analysis of nanocomposites in the subject area. The bio-composites are potential and having greater affinity towards the heavy metals and several micro-pollutants hence, perhaps are having wider implications in the low or even trace level detection of the pollutants. The nano-composites could show good selectivity and suitability for the detection of the pollutants as they are found in the complex matrix. However, the greater challenges are associated using the bio-composites, since the biomaterials are prone to be oxidized or reduced at an applied potential and found to be a hinderance for the detection of target pollutants. In addition, the materials could proceed with a series of electrochemical reactions, which could produce different by-products in analytical applications, resulting in several complex phenomena in electrochemical processes. Therefore, this review addresses critically various aspects of an evaluation of nano bio-composite materials in the electrochemical detection of heavy metals and micro-pollutants from aqueous solutions.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.831-843
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• 2019

The purposes of this research were to form chitosan oligosaccharide (CSO)/A2 ${\beta}$-casein nano-delivery systems (NDSs) and to investigate the effects of production variables, such as CSO concentration levels (0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.3%, w/v) and manufacturing temperature ($5^{\circ}C$, $20^{\circ}C$, and $35^{\circ}C$), on the production and physicochemical characteristics of CSO/A2 ${\beta}$-casein NDSs to carry resveratrol. The morphological characteristics of CSO/A2 ${\beta}$-casein NDSs were assessed by the use of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and particle size analyzer. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was applied to determine the entrapment efficiency (EE) of resveratrol. In the TEM images, globular-shaped particles with a diameter from 126 to 266 nm were examined implying that NDSs was successfully formed. As CSO concentration level was increased, the size and zeta-potential values of NDSs were significantly (p<0.05) increased. An increase in manufacturing temperature from $5^{\circ}C$ to $35^{\circ}C$ resulted in a significant (p<0.05) increase in the size and polydispersity index of NDSs. Over 85% of resveratrol was favorably entrapped in CSO/A2 ${\beta}$-casein NDSs. The entrapment efficiency (EE) of resveratrol was significantly (p<0.05) enhanced with an increase in manufacturing temperature while CSO concentration level did not significantly affect EE of resveratrol. There were no significant (p<0.05) changes observed in the size and polydispersity index of NDSs during heat treatments and storage in model milk and yogurt indicating that CSO/A2 ${\beta}$-casein NDSs exhibited excellent physical stability. In conclusion, the CSO concentration level and manufacturing temperature were the crucial determinants affecting the physicochemical characteristics of CSO/A2 ${\beta}$-casein NDSs containing resveratrol.

• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.261-271
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• 2024

Sulfur is one of the inorganic elements used by plants to develop and produce phytoalexin to resist certain diseases. This study reported a method for preparing a material for plant disease resistance. Sulfur nanoparticles (SNPs) stabilized in the chitosan-Cu²⁺ (CS-Cu²⁺) complex were synthesized by hydrolysis of Na₂S₂O₃ in an acidic medium. The obtained SNPs/CS-Cu²⁺ complex consisting of 0.32% S, 4% CS, and 0.7% Cu (w/v), contained SNPs with an average size of ~28 nm as measured by transmission electron microscopy images. The X-ray diffraction pattern of the SNPs/CS-Cu²⁺ complex showed that SNPs had orthorhombic crystal structures. Interaction between SNPs and the CS-Cu²⁺ complex was also investigated by ultraviolet-visible. Results in vitro nematicidal effect of materials against Meloidogyne incognita showed that SNPs/CS-Cu²⁺ complex was more effective in killing second-stage juveniles (J2) nematodes and inhibiting egg hatching than that of CS and CS-Cu²⁺ complex. The values of LC₅₀ in killing J2 nematodes and EC₅₀ in inhibiting egg hatching of SNPs/CS-Cu²⁺ complex were 75 and 51 mg/l, respectively. These values were lower than those of CS and the CS-Cu²⁺ complex. The test results on the nematicidal effect against M. incognita on coffee pots showed that the SNPs/CS-Cu²⁺ complex was 100% effective at a concentration of 150 mg/l. Therefore, the SNPs/CS-Cu²⁺ complex could be considered as a biochemical material with potential for agricultural applications to control root-knot nematodes.