Protein-rich subcellular particulates were isolated by zonal centrifugation from homogenates of endosperms of normal, opaque-2, and floury-2 mutant corn (Zea maize) kernels at different stages of development. In early stages the high lysine mutants vary from normal corn by greater production of a glutelin protein not associated with the matrix. This protein is high in lysine and may become a co...

In this study, quercetin-loaded zein-based nanofibers were developed using electrospinning technique. The therapeutic effect of these quercetin-loaded nanofibers on neuropathy in streptozotocin- (STZ-) induced diabetes in rats was assessed. Diabetic condition was induced in male Wistar rats by STZ, after which a crush injury of the right sciatic nerve was performed to induce mononeuropathy. Fun...

This study investigated the electrophoretic deposition (EPD) of the natural polymer zein combined with bioactive glass (BG) particles. Through the deposition of various BG compositions, namely 45S5 BG and Cu-doped BG, this work sought to demonstrate the ability of the films to potentiate the formation of hydroxyapatite (HA) in contact with simulated body fluid (SBF). Following incubation in SBF...

Hair perfumes are becoming a trend all over the world and new cosmetic formulations have been developed to address this recent need. In present study, we system for controlled delivery of on hair, based zein, protein derived from maize, keratin. The Keratin:Zein particles, obtained using different strategies proportions zein keratin, presented high stability along storage, related with presence...

Zein is the major protein in corn and main byproduct of starch industry and, therefore, crucial for global agricultural commodities. Its unique fibre-forming properties, which underline its potential as a biodegradable material, have drawn intensified interest from public, scientists, industries because growing concern about environmental risks. As zein electrospun nanofibre has been studied di...

The characterization and analysis of the cementation properties novel biopolymer binders in soils are essential for their potential application geotechnical engineering. This study investigates effect a zein binder on sandy soils. Soil specimens mixed with various contents ranging from 0 to 5%. mechanical microscopic characteristics treated evaluated using unconfined compression tests scanning ...