The Bacova_02091 gene in the β-mannan utilization locus of Bacteroides ovatus encodes a family GH36 α-galactosidase (BoGal36A), transcriptionally upregulated during growth on galactomannan. Characterization of recombinant BoGal36A reveals unique properties compared to other GH36 α-galactosidases, which preferentially hydrolyse terminal α-galactose in raffinose family oligosaccharides. BoGal36A ...

The relationship between the rheological behavior and microstructure of glucono-δ-lactone (GDL) induced cold-set soybean glycinin (Gly)–locust bean gum (LBG) mixed gels was studied. In the presence of 0.05%, 0.10% and 0.15% w/v LBG, the onset of Gly network formation (4.0%, w/v) occurred progressively earlier and the viscoelastic modulus was enhanced significantly as the LBG concentration incre...

OBJECTIVE Thickening of formula feedings is part of the therapeutic approach for gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in infants. However, its mechanism of action, especially regarding the occurrence of nonacid (pH >4) GER, has not yet been clearly described. The aim of this randomized, placebo-controlled crossover study was to examine the influence of formula thickened with carob (St. John's bread) b...

Commercially available enzymes do not contain all the necessary softwood-specific accessory enzymes to obtain high saccharification efficiency. In this work, six saprophytic fungi obtained from Pinus radiata plantation site were screened for the putative softwood-specific accessory enzyme, β-mannanase. A Penicillium sp. was found to produce β-mannanase in both solid (31.6 units/g of dry biomass...

Legumes and oil bean seeds used for the production of condiments in Africa are inedible in their natural state; they contain some anti-nutritional factors especially undigestible oligosaccharides and phytate. Fermentation impact desirable changes by reducing anti-nutritional factors and increasing digestibility. Ugba is an alkaline fermented African oil bean cotyledon (Pentaclethra macrophylla)...

Abstract Background Diosgenin is an isospirostane derivative, which a steroidal sapogenin and the product of acids or enzymes hydrolysis process dioscin protodioscin. Galactomannans are heteropolysaccharides composed D-mannose D-galactose, major sources locust bean, guar, tara fenugreek. Methods Literature survey was accomplished using multiple databases including PubMed, Science Direct, ISI we...