Volume 11 Special Issue 2


Integrating Nano-nutritional Delivery with Sensor-enabled Muscle Stimulation: A Food Nanotechnology Approach to Personalized Postoperative Care

Vamja Dipakkumar Gobarbhai and Chetankumar Patel

Nanotechnology is rapidly transforming medical and nutritional technologies, offering new pathways for lightweight, efficient, and personalized therapeutic devices. Calf muscle mobilization devices are essential in preventing venous stasis and supporting recovery in immobilized or postoperative individuals. This paper aims to technically assess how nanotechnology can be integrated into handheld electrical calf muscle mobilization devices.

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Bioactive Compounds in Trichosanthes cucumerina, Their Bioactivities, and Associated Health Benefits: A Review

Tejashri Shinde and Vaibhavi Savalia

Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn., commonly known as snake gourd, is a climbing plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions. Traditionally, it has been valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties, with various parts such as the leaves, fruits, seeds, and roots used in folk medicine to address ailments like fever, inflammation, digestive disorders, diabetes, and respiratory problems.

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Plant-based Antioxidant Jelly: Formulation and Evaluation of a Nutraceutical from Three Medicinal Fruits: Carissa carandas, Feronia limonia, and Opuntia ficus-indica

Vaibhavi Savalia, Dipak Bhil, Krutarth Kamadiya, Vrinda Somaiya, Kinjal Solanki, Jal Bhalodiya, Hardik Vaghasiya and Ayur Sonagara

Oxidative stress-related diseases, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative conditions, are major contributors to global mortality, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). Although synthetic inhibitors such as aminoguanidine and alagebrium, have demonstrated potential in mitigating oxidative stress. However, their clinical efficacy remains limited.

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Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant Activity, and Formulation of a Polyherbal Drink into Effervescent Granules from Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Vaibhavi Savalia, Anjali Patadiya, Sakina Haruna, Pavan Badhai, Kaushal Vala, Hiral Sinhar and Krishnaben Jogal

Oxidative stress is a major contributor to the pathogenesis of numerous chronic diseases and is identified by the World Health Organization as a leading global health concern. In response, the present study investigates a polyherbal formulation, composed of antioxidant-rich botanicals, for its potential to mitigate oxidative stress and its transformation into a stable solid dosage form.

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Green Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Applications in Food Packaging, Processing, and Agriculture: A Critical Review

Shyam Ajudiya, Payalkumari Savaliya, Sahil Rawal, Rakesh Parmar, Dhruv Sardhara, Nitingiri Gosai and Ashish Tanna

A sustainable, environmentally responsible, and financially feasible substitute for traditional nanoparticle (NP) synthesis techniques that frequently demand dangerous chemicals, significant energy inputs, and non-renewable resources is green synthesis, which is based on the ideas of green chemistry.

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Simultaneous Quantification of Dinotefuran, Pyriproxyfen, and Diafenthiuron by Reverse Phase Ultrafast Liquid Chromatography: Application to Food, Agrochemical, and Environment Samples

Rakesh Singh, Smriti Sharma and Jayesh Dhalani

Rapid multi pesticide residue analysis methods are nowadays in demand to authentify food, agrochemical and environment samples. Aim of the study was to develop accurate and rapid method for analysis of dinotefuran, pyriproxyfen, and diafenthiuron by reverse phase ultrafast liquid chromatographic (RP-UFLC). The chromatographic conditions were optimized using a Shim-Pack GIST-HP (2.1 mm × 50 mm, 1.9 μ) column with a mobile phase comprising acetonitrile and water (65:35 v/v).

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Edible DNA Origami Nanostructures: Food-grade Platforms for Oral Vaccine Delivery and Functional Foods Targeting Mucosal Immunity

Harsh Purohit, Veda Pandya, Ayushi Vasani, Bhakti Valadorasiya and Kevin Vaghasiya

Edible DNA origami nanostructures have emerged as an innovative, foodgrade approach for oral vaccine delivery, addressing critical challenges associated with traditional vaccination methods. This review comprehensively explores the design, functionalization, and application of DNA origami platforms tailored for food-based mucosal immunization. We systematically examined the foundational principles of DNA origami technology, focusing on its intrinsic advantages such as biocompatibility, precise antigen arrangement, and potential for targeting mucosal immunity via the gastrointestinal tract.

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Phytochemical Characterization and Standardization of Tamarindus indica L. Leaves Using Advanced Analytical Techniques

Vaibhavi Savalia, Rakholiya Briza, Deraiya Ruhin, Yadav Savita, Parmar Yogesh, Bhalara Shivangi and Devang Pandya

Tamarindus indica L is tropical tree found throughout India, belongs to family Caesalpiniaceae. Tamarind fruit has been used to prepare many food products. Tender tamarind leaves are also edible and used for souring curries, sauces, and certain beverages in many parts of India. T. indica leaves are rich in nutrients and phytochemicals, which contribute towards their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties highlight their potential as functional foods and nutraceuticals.

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