Below are the most recent publications written about "Zein" by people in Profiles.
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Wang Z, Kou X, Wang S, Han Y, Xu D, McClements DJ, Chen X, Chen S. Interaction and formation mechanism of zein-yeast carboxymethyl glucan nanoparticles for the encapsulation of curcumin. Int J Biol Macromol. 2026 May; 362:152055.
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Tan W, Tu Z, McClements DJ, Chen J, Ma D. Cinnamaldehyde and a-mangostin-loaded Zein/alginate/cellulose multilayer films: Encapsulation, controlled release, preservative properties and application in strawberry preservation. Int J Biol Macromol. 2026 Feb; 346:150618.
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Li Y, Dai C, Zhang Y, McClements DJ, Liu X, Liu F. Zein-EGCG-sodium alginate conjugates with tunable interfacial properties for improved stability and antioxidant performance of walnut oil emulsions. Food Chem. 2025 Dec 30; 497:147038.
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Xu H, Wu L, McClements DJ, Chen C, Zhang W, Guo J, Liu S, Su J, Wang P, Ren F, Hu Y. Thermally reversible starch networks enhancing the performance of emulsions stabilized by zein/xanthan gum nanoparticles. Food Chem. 2025 Dec 25; 496(Pt 3):146833.
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Zhang Y, Cui S, McClements DJ, Xu X, Sun Q, Li X, Dai L, Zhang C. Synergistic stabilization of high internal phase Pickering emulsions using zein nanoparticles and quillaja saponin: Advancing stability, functional properties, and fat replacement in food systems. Int J Biol Macromol. 2025 Sep; 323(Pt 2):147144.
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Gu Q, Lu G, Han J, McClements DJ, Ma C, Liu X, Liu F. Design, fabrication, and performance evaluation of curcumin-loaded nanoparticles based on zein, hyaluronic acid, and tannic acid. Int J Biol Macromol. 2025 May; 309(Pt 3):142884.
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Xu W, Li C, McClements DJ, Xu Z, Zhang Z, Zhang R, Qiu C, Zhao J, Jin Z, Chen L. Construction, characterization and application of rutin loaded zein - Carboxymethyl starch sodium nanoparticles. Int J Biol Macromol. 2025 Apr; 302:140355.
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Cheng H, McClements DJ, Xu H, Zhang Z, Zhang R, Zhao J, Zhou H, Wang W, Jin Z, Chen L. Development, characterization, and biological activity of composite films: Eugenol-zein nanoparticles in pea starch/soy protein isolate films. Int J Biol Macromol. 2025 Mar; 293:139342.
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Huang Z, Wang Y, McClements DJ, Dong R, Wang Y, Wang Q, Liu H, Yu Q, Xie J, Chen Y. Investigation of the interaction mechanism of citrus pectin-polyphenol-protein complex. Food Chem. 2025 Mar 15; 468:142419.
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Li W, Zhu X, Zhou Y, Jiang Y, Feng J, McClements DJ, Hu K. Impact of calcium-reinforcement on stability, bioavailability, and bioactivity of quercetin-loaded zein/alginate-pectin nanoparticles. J Sci Food Agric. 2025 Feb; 105(3):1771-1782.