Browsing by Author "Pei, Fei"
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Antiproliferative and Immunostimulatory activity of a Protein from Pleurotus Eryngii
Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Yang, Wenjian; Mugamb, Dorothy Kemuma; Pei, Fei; Zhao, Li-yan; Shao, Yani; Hu, Qiuhui (Wiley, 2014)Currently, the use of mushrooms as functional foods, nutraceuticals or phytopharmaceuticals source has risen. In contrast, the possible cellular cytotoxicity and immunostimulatory activity of Pleurotus eryngii (DC. ex Fr.) ... -
CA-g-CS/PLA film packaging improved storage stability through the MAPK signaling pathway of postharvest Agaricus bisporus
Bai, Shiqi; Zhou, Zhicheng; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Shang, Xueli; Ma, Ning; Fang, Donglu; Yang, Wenjian; Hu, Qiuhui; Gao, Haiyan; Pei, Fei (Elsevier, 2024-03)In this study, caffeic acid-graft-chitosan/polylactic acid (CA-g-CS/PLA) packaging was shown to be effective in enhancing the storage stability of postharvest Agaricus bisporus, and its regulatory pathway was further ... -
Changes in non-volatile taste components of button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) during different stages of freeze drying and freeze drying combined with microwave vacuum drying
Pei, Fei; Shi, Ying; Gao, Xingyang; Wu, Fangning; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Yang, Wenjian; Zhao, Liyan; An, Xinxin; Xin, Zhihong; Yang, Fangmei; Hu, Beta Qiuhui (Elsevier, 2014)Button mushroom slices were dehydrated using freeze drying (FD) or FD combined with microwave vacuum drying (FMVD), and the non-volatile component profiles were studied. The results showed that the level of non-volatile ... -
The characteristics of the film assembled by caffeic acid-grafted-chitosan/polylactic acid and its effect on the postharvest quality of Agaricus bisporus
Pei, Fei; Han, Ping; Zhou, Zhicheng; Fang, Donglu; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Yang, Wenjian; Ma, Ning; Hu, Qiuhui (Elsevier, 2022-02-14)In this study, a new type of packaging film assembled by caffeic acid-grafted-chitosan/polylactic acid (CA-g-CS/PLA) was prepared, and its characteristics, migration properties and effect on the postharvest quality of ... -
Comparison of Freeze-Drying and Freeze-Drying Combined with Microwave Vacuum Drying Methods on Drying Kinetics and Rehydration Characteristics of Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) Slices
Pei, Fei; Shi, Ying; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Yang, Wenjian; Tang, Xiao-zhi; Zhao, Li-yan; An, Xin-xin; Hu, Qiu-hui (Springer, 2013)Button mushroom slices were dried using freeze-drying (FD) and freeze-drying combined with microwave vacuum drying (FD + MVD) methods. Drying parameters including drying temperatures (20, 30, and 40 °C), chamber pressures ... -
Comparison of Freeze-Drying with Three Different Combinations of Drying Methods and Their Influence on Colour, Texture, Microstructure and Nutrient Retention of Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) Slices
Pei, Fei; Yang, Wen-jian; Shi, Ying; Sun, Yong; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Zhao, Li-yan; Fang, Yong; Ma, Ning; An, Xin-xin; Hu, Qiu-hui (Springer, 2013)Freeze-drying (FD) and three different combinations of drying methods: freeze-drying combined with hot air drying (FD + AD), freeze-drying combined with vacuum drying (FD + VD) and freeze-drying combined with microwave ... -
Effect of Hot Air Drying on Volatile Components of Flammulina velutipes Detected by HS-SPME-GC-MS and Electronic Nose
Yang, Wenjian; Yu, Jie; Pei, Fei; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Ma, Ning; Fang, Yong; Hu, Qiuhui (Elsevier, 2015)Volatile compounds are important factors that affect the flavor quality of Flammulina velutipes, but the changes occurring during hot air drying is still unclear. To clarify the dynamic changes of flavor components during ... -
Effect of Nanocomposite Packaging on Postharvest Senescence of Flammulina Velutipes.
Shi, Chong; Wu, Yuanyue; Fang, Donglu; Pei, Fei; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Yang, Wenjian; Hu, Qiuhui (Elsevier, 2017)A polyethylene based packaging material containing nano-Ag, nano-TiO2, nano-SiO2, and attapulgite has been prepared. The effect of nanocomposite packaging material (Nano-PM) on the senescence of Flammulina velutipes during ... -
Effect of Nanocomposite-Based Packaging on Microstructure and Energy Metabolism of Agaricus Bisporus
Wu, Yuanyue; Hu, Qiuhui; Li, Zhixiao; Pei, Fei; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Yang, Wenjian (Elsevier, 2018)Rapid deterioration of postharvest Agaricus bisporus is a serious problem. Measures to improve the shelf-life are of great importance. Therefore, we used a nanocomposite-based packaging material (Nano-PM) containing ... -
Effects of ferulic acid on the polymerization behavior of gluten protein and its components
Li, Wen; Sun, Xinyang; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Yang, Qin; Fang, Yong; Hu, Qiuhui; Pei, Fei (Elsevier, 2023)The effects of ferulic acid (FA) at different concentrations on the aggregation behaviors of gluten and its components (gliadin and glutenin) were determined in this study. Results showed that the free sulfhydryl content ... -
Exogenous Bacterial Composition changes Dominate flavor Deterioration of dried Carrots during storage
Pu, Haoliang; Hu, Qiuhui; Wang, Liuqing; Pei, Fei; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Yang, Wenjian (Elsevier, 2019)Flavor deterioration is a serious problem in dried carrots during storage and is frequently accompanied by water absorption and bacterial growth. To explore the underlying mechanism of flavor deterioration, relationship ... -
Hot Air Drying Process Promotes Lignification of Lentinus Edodes
Yang, Wenjian; Du, Hengjun; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Pei, Fei; Ma, Ning; Hu, Qiuhui (Elsevier, 2017)Hot air drying (HAD) is the most commonly used method for processing of postharvest Lentinus edodes in industry, which may promote lignification in the mushroom, affecting nutrition and edibility of L. edodes. The mechanism ... -
Identification and Detection of Fungal Growth on Freeze‐dried Agaricus Bisporus using Spectra and Olfactory Sensors
Wang, Liuqing; Hu, Qiuhui; Pei, Fei; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Yang, Wenjian (Wiley Online Library, 2019)Fungal contamination in food products leads to mustiness, biochemical changes, and undesirable odors, which result in lower food quality and lower market value. To develop a rapid method for detecting fungi, hyperspectral ... -
Identification of Bacterial Composition in Freeze-Dried Agaricus bisporus During Storage and the Resultant Odor Deterioration
Yang, Wenjian; Wang, Liuqing; Hu, Qiuhui; Pei, Fei; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi (Frontiers in Microbiology, 2019)Moisture absorption and bacterial growth are critical factors for quality deterioration of freeze-dried Agaricus bisporus. In order to explore the bacterial composition and the resultant odor changes in freeze-dried A. ... -
Immunopotentiation of Pleurotus eryngii (DC. ex Fr.) Quel
Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Pei, Fei; Yang, Wen-jian; Zhao, Li-yan; Shao, Yani; Mugambi, Dorothy Kemuma; Hu, Qiuhui (Elsevier, 2014)Pleurotus eryngii (DC. ex Fr.) Quel has been collected from the wild, cultivated and used in traditional medicines to treat various disorders and diseases since antiquity. In traditional Chinese medicine, the powdered ... -
Immunopotentiation of Pleurotus eryngii (DC. ex Fr.) Quel
Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Pei, Fei; Yang, Wen-jian; Zhao, Li-yan; Shao, Ya-ni; Mugambi, Dorothy Kemuma; Hu, Qiu-hui (Elsevier, 2013)Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Pleurotus eryngii (DC. ex Fr.) Quel has been collected from the wild, cultivated and used in traditional medicines to treat various disorders and diseases since antiquity. In ... -
Isolation, characterization and HepG-2 inhibition of a novel proteoglycan from Flammulina velutipes.
Xu, Hui; Hu, Ye; Hu, Qiuhui; Liu, Jianhui; Su, Anxiang; Xie, Minhao; Ma, Gaoxing; Pei, Fei; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Yang, Wenjian (Elsevier, 2021)Flammulina velutipes has anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antioxidant and many bioactive properties with high contents of carbohydrate, proteins and fibers. In this study, a novel proteoglycan with polysaccharide ... -
Mass Transfer Characteristics during Ultrasound-Assisted Osmotic Dehydration of Button Mushroom (Agaricus Bisporus)
Pei, Fei; Xiao, KunPeng; Chen, Lifu; Yang, Wenjian; Zhao, Liyan; Fang, Yong; Ma, Ning; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Hu, Qiuhui (Springer, 2019)Button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) slices were dehydrated using ultrasound-assisted osmotic dehydration (UOD), and three osmotic agents including sucrose, glucose and sodium chloride were investigated for their effects ... -
Nanocomposite Packaging Regulate Respiration and Energy Metabolism in Flammulina velutipes.
Yang, Wenjian; Shi, Chong; Hu, Qiuhui; Wu, Yuanyue; Fang, Donglu; Pei, Fei; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi (Elsevier, 2019)Energy metabolism is accompanied with postharvest senescence, deterioration and physiological disorder in Flammulina velutipes. In this study, nanocomposite packaging material (Nano-PM) inhibited rapid respiration thus ... -
Polysaccharides from Flammulina Velutipes Improved Scopolamine-Induced Impairment of Learning and Memory of Rats.
Yang, Wenjian; Yu, Jie; Zhao, Liyan; Ma, Ning; Fang, Yong; Pei, Fei; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Hu, Qiuhui (Elsevier, 2015)Flammulina velutipes has been reported to be beneficial in learning and memory capabilities, but the mechanisms underlying this remain unclear. In this study, Morris water maze and biochemical analyses of rat brain were ...