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Applications of Natural Polymers in the Grapevine Industry: Plant Protection and Value-Added Utilization of Waste

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Grapevines face significant challenges from drought, extreme temperatures, and fungal diseases. Natural polymers like chitosan, alginate, and cellulose can create protective coatings on grapes that help them retain water, resist pests, and stay healthy. Additionally, waste from grape processing can be recycled into valuable compounds and encapsulated in these polymers for use as plant strengtheners or in food and pharmaceuticals, creating a more sustainable wine industry.

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Electrospun Membranes Loaded with Melanin Derived from Pecan Nutshell (Carya illinoinensis) Residues for Skin-Care Applications

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Researchers developed new skincare membranes by combining pecan shell waste with advanced fiber technology. These membranes harness melanin from the shells to create materials with strong antioxidant and antibacterial properties that could protect skin from aging and infections. The innovation demonstrates how agricultural waste can be transformed into valuable cosmetic products that are both effective and environmentally friendly.

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Novel tyrosinase-inhibitory peptides derived from Locusta migratoria protein hydrolysates: Preparation, identification and molecular docking analysis

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Scientists have discovered that peptides from locusts can effectively inhibit tyrosinase, an enzyme responsible for skin pigmentation. These peptide extracts showed strong ability to prevent melanin production, comparable to existing skin-whitening agents but with much lower toxicity to normal cells. The research identified over 1100 different peptide sequences that could be useful in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products for treating age spots, freckles, and other pigmentation issues.

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Optimized production and characterization of red dye from Talaromyces purpureogenus PH7 for application as a textile dye

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Researchers optimized conditions to produce natural red dye from a fungus called Talaromyces purpureogenus, which could replace harmful synthetic dyes in the textile industry. The dye successfully colored cotton fabrics and resisted fading from washing and sunlight exposure. The fungus also produces beneficial compounds that could improve soil health, making this an environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based chemical dyes.

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Anti-Melanogenic Activity of Calocedrus formosana Wood Essential Oil and Its Chemical Composition Analysis

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Researchers tested an essential oil from Taiwan’s precious Calocedrus formosana wood to see if it could lighten skin by blocking melanin production. The oil worked very well at stopping melanin synthesis in laboratory cells, with a compound called thymol being responsible for most of the lightening effect. This natural product could potentially be used in skin whitening cosmetics and offers a safer alternative to synthetic ingredients.

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Tyrosinase Inhibitors Derived from Chemical Constituents of Dianella ensifolia

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Researchers isolated four new plant compounds and 67 known compounds from Dianella ensifolia, a traditional Asian medicinal plant. Two of these compounds (11 and 14) were found to inhibit tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for melanin production, making them approximately 13 times more effective than arbutin, a common cosmetic whitening ingredient. These findings suggest that D. ensifolia could be developed as a natural source of skin-whitening agents for treating age spots, freckles, and other pigmentation disorders.

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Safe and Effective Antioxidant: The Biological Mechanism and Potential Pathways of Ergothioneine in the Skin

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Ergothioneine is a natural compound found in certain fungi and bacteria that acts like a powerful antioxidant in the body. When applied to skin, it can protect against damage from sun exposure and environmental pollution, reduce signs of aging, and help calm inflammation. It’s particularly special because it automatically travels to damaged areas in the skin where it’s needed most, making it an efficient and targeted treatment ingredient for cosmetics.

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