A5074474736- Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
- Piperaceae Chemical and Biological Studies
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications
- Natural product bioactivities and synthesis
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
- Electrochemical sensors and biosensors
- Conducting polymers and applications
- Pomegranate: compositions and health benefits
- Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography
- GABA and Rice Research
- Ion Channels and Receptors
- Computational Drug Discovery Methods
- Environmental Chemistry and Analysis
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Heavy Metals in Plants
- Moringa oleifera research and applications
- Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
- Microbial Metabolism and Applications
- Nuts composition and effects
- Consumer Packaging Perceptions and Trends
University of Basilicata
2017-2025
Reinforced films were fabricated by impregnating paper in ethyl cellulose solutions. After solvent evaporation, the infused acted as binder of microfibres and occupied pores cavities, thus improving mechanical barrier properties. To prepare active films, avocado by-products from guacamole industrial production extracted acetate. Then, extract (optimized to be rich phenolic compounds flavonoids mainly composed lipids) was incorporated reinforced with highest content cellulose. In general,...
L-dopa is a precursor of dopamine used as the most effective symptomatic drug treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Most isolated either synthesized chemically or from natural sources, but only some plants belonging to Fabaceae family contain significant amounts L-dopa. Due its low stability, unambiguous determination in plant matrices requires appropriate technologies. Several analytical methods have been developed different plants. The quantification are mainly based on capillary...
Pistacia lentiscus shows a long range of biological activities, and it has been used in traditional medicine for treatment various kinds diseases. Moreover, related essential oil keeps important health-promoting properties. However, less is known about P. hydrosol, main by-product production, usually steam distillation itself or discarded. In this work, by using ultra-high-resolution ESI(+)-FT-ICR mass spectrometry, direct identification four classes metabolites hydrosol (i.e., terpenes,...
The overproduction of reactive oxygen species and the exposure human body to free radicals contribute aetiology many chronic health problems, such as cardiovascular disease cancer. Supplementation with natural antioxidants could be helpful, preventing free-radical-induced tissue damage through inhibition radicals’ formation. Quercetin derivatives have recently been shown inhibit production inflammatory mediators reduce proliferation tumoral cells, thus being valid compounds promoted dietary...
Chronic wounds result from the failure of normal wound healing process. Any delay during tissue repair process could be defined as chronic healing, potentially having a highly detrimental impact on human health. To face this problem, in last years, use different technologies alternative to therapeutic agents is gaining more attention. The Helix aspersa snail slime-based products are increasingly being used for skin injury, thanks their ability make processes faster. date, comprehensive...
L-Dopa, a bioactive compound naturally occurring in some Leguminosae plants, is the most effective symptomatic drug treatment for Parkinson’s disease. During disease progression, fluctuations L-DOPA plasma levels occur, causing motor complications. Sensing devices capable of rapidly monitoring would allow adjusting L-Dopa dosing, improving therapeutic outcomes. A novel amperometric biosensor detection described, based on tyrosinase co-crosslinked onto graphene oxide layer produced through...
L-Dopa is an intermediate amino acid in the biosynthesis of endogenous catecholamines, such as dopamine. It currently considered to be optimal dopaminergic treatment for Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder affecting around 1% population. In advanced stage complications dyskinesia and psychosis are caused by fluctuations plasma drug levels. Real-time monitoring levels would advantageous properly adjusting dosing, thus improving therapeutic efficacy. Electrochemical methods have...
Cannabis sativa L. has health benefits, principally due to the levels and ratios of two important cannabinoids, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabidiol (CBD). THC:CBD ratio affects their pharmacological interaction for treatment different diseases as well its modulation allows a custom-made product that utilizes distinguishing effects CBD, THC, or both, peculiar patient clinical effect. This study aims investigate total content in 34 dried inflorescence legally sold physical online stores,...
We report on the XPS analysis of degraded surfaces inside San Pietro Barisano, rupestrian church carved into calcarenite rock ancient Matera, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. As reported in previous works, “Sassi” district and park churches were available as open laboratories for National Smart Cities SCN_00520 research project dedicated to sustainable recovery this remarkable architectural heritage. In that context, functionality was shown reside possibility analyzing...
L-Dopa (LD), a substance used medically in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, is found several natural products, such as Vicia faba L., also known broad beans. Due to its low chemical stability, LD analysis plant matrices requires an appropriate optimization chosen analytical method obtain reliable results. This work proposes HPLC-UV method, validated according EURACHEM guidelines regards linearity, limits detection and quantification, precision, accuracy, matrix effect. The extraction...
The anionic surfactants, among which are alkyl ether sulfates (AESs), the most used class of surfactants in cleansing applications. negatively charged head group AESs is a sulfate moiety linked with variable number ethylene oxide units, i.e. polyethylene glycol chain. hydrophobic part an AES constituted by linear chain carbon atoms, generally obtained from natural fatty acids. Coconut oil acids, including sodium salts coceth (CES) chemical formula Cx Hy (OCH2 CH2 )n OSO3 Na, widely as...
The peppers of the Capsicum species are exploited in many fields, as flavoring agents food industry, or decorative and therapeutic plants. Peppers show a diversified phytochemical content responsible for different biological activities. Synergic activity exerted by high levels antioxidant compounds is their important anti-inflammatory property. A methanolic extract was obtained from new pepper genotype tested activity. incorporated into phospholipid vesicles to increase bioavailability its...
An analytical method based on ultrasound assisted extraction (UAE) and liquid chromatography coupled to electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (LC-ESI/MS/MS) was validated applied for determining L-dopa in four ecotypes of Fagioli di Sarconi beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), marked with the European label PGI (Protected Geographical Indication). The selectivity proposed ensured by specific fragmentation analyte. Simple isocratic chromatographic conditions spectrometric detection multiple...
Recently, pharmaceutical research has been focused on the design of new antibacterial drugs with higher selectivity towards several strains. Major issues concern possibility to obtain compounds fewer side effects, at same time effectively overcoming problem antimicrobial resistance. Several solutions include synthesis pharmacophores starting from piperazine or morpholine core units. Mass spectrometry-based techniques offer important support for structural characterization newly synthesized...
Vicia faba L. is a leguminous plant with seeds rich in nutritional compounds, such as polyphenols and L-dopa, dopamine precursor first-line treatment for Parkinson’s symptoms. Recently, its by-products have been revalued sustainable source of bioactive compounds. In this study, aqueous extracts Lucan broad bean pod valves (BPs) were characterized to evaluate their potential use adjuvants severe disease. L-dopa content, quantified by LC-UV, was much higher BPs than (28.65 mg/g dw compared...