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Encapsulation of active and complementary components of energy drinks
Kšenžighová, Petra ; Vysoká, Marie (referee) ; Skoumalová, Petra (advisor)
This bachelor thesis was focused on the development of an energy drink containing plant powders and active substances in both free and encapsulated form. Green barley, matcha tea, moringa and young wheat were chosen as plant powder samples. The theoretical part describes the active and complementary constituents of energy drinks, their nutritional properties and impact on health. The encapsulation itself is also described in this section. In the practical part, extracts from plant powders were prepared, in which bioactive substances were determined, namely total phenolic content, flavonoids and antioxidants. The total content of carotenoids and chlorophylls was also determined in the samples. By juicing the fruit, fruit juices were obtained in which vitamin C and antioxidant content were subsequently determined. Liposome particles differing in soy and sunflower lecithin were prepared containing caffeine, taurine and vitamin C. Encapsulation activity, colloidal stability, size and long-term stability were determined in the particles. All prepared particles, with the exception of encapsulated taurine in sunflower particles, were stable. Finally, a sensory analysis was performed, where respondents evaluated the prepared energy drinks in terms of taste, consistency, smell and appearance. Based on the results of measurements, a new energy drink was designed.
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Characterization of specific proteins form selected animal products.
Janhuba, Filip ; Obruča, Stanislav (referee) ; Márová, Ivana (advisor)
The master's thesis is focused on study of specific protective proteins from animal products. Two different types of antimicrobial egg white proteins were studied in detail - antimicrobial protein ovotransferrin (conalbumin) and enzyme lysozyme. Ovotransferrin belongs to transferrin group of proteins and exhibits activities similar to milk protective protein lactoferrin. The main effects of ovotransferrin are antiviral, anticancer and immunomodulatory. Antimicrobial activity of ovotransferrin based on the possibility to bind iron is still a subject of interest. For comparison the second egg protein lysozyme (N-acetyl muramidglycan hydrolase) was used. Lysozyme is a hydrolytic enzyme which primary attack cell wall of bacteria. In the theoretical part of the thesis an overview of the specific antimicrobial proteins in selected animal products was introduced mainly focused on ovotransferrin and lysozyme. The experimental part of this work was focused on optimization of methods for the determination of antimicrobial activity, protein concentration and purity. For quantitative analysis of total proteins, optimized Hartree – Lowry spectrophotometric method was used. For the determination of molecular weight and purity SDS-PAGE was used and stained by Coomassie Brilliant Blue G250 and silver. In experimental part the real sample of egg white was compared with samples of lyophilized antimicrobial proteins and therapeutical pills supplied by industrial partner. Protein composition and purity of these preparative has been determined. Antimicrobial activity of ovotransferrin was studied on cultures of G+ bacterium Bacillus subtilis and for comparison on G– E. coli. Ovotransferrin showed antimicrobial effect only at very high concentrations of about 75 mg/ml (Bacillus subtilis) and 50 mg/ml (E coli) even with addition of high amount (100 mM) of hydrogen carbonate ions. The inhibitory effect was most evident in liquid media. On the other hand, lysozyme exhibited significant inhibitory activity from 0.3 mg/ml on gram positive bacteria. Inhibitory effect on E. coli was not observed. Another part of study was focused on isolation of ovotransferrin from egg white using gel permeation chromatography on Sephadex G100. As mobile phases 0.1 M phosphate buffer and 0.05 M Tris-HCl buffer were tested. By SDS-PAGE the purity of ovotransferin comparing to standard was evaluated. Finally, the encapsulation of ovotransferrin and lysozyme was tested. Ovotransferrin and lysozyme was encapsulated into liposome and chitosan particles. Particles stability, distribution and average size distribution were studied by dynamic light scattering and zeta potential measurement. The stability of particles in the model physiological conditions was studied too.
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Use of algae extracts in cosmetics
Plášková, Anna ; Rapta, Marek (referee) ; Márová, Ivana (advisor)
This thesis is focused on a preparation of extracts from selected species of algal and cyanobacterial strains, their characterization, a cytotoxicity testing and a use in cosmetic products. The theoretical part contains the review of a taxonomic classification and parameters of algae and cyanobacteria and basic information about used organisms. There is a description of the most significant factors influencing the algae cultivation and production of biomass. Further, active substances of algae and cyanobacteria, which could be used in cosmetic products as UV protective substances, were described. An overview of extraction techniques, encapsulation of active substance into liposomes and particles characterization, antioxidant activity analysis, and cytotoxicity tests is given too. In experimental part, antioxidant activity of algal extracts and chlorophyll a and carotenoid content were determined spectrophotometrically. The long-term stability of extracts was monitored for three weeks. Liposomes were prepared by sonification and encapsulation activity was analysed. The Dynamic Light Scattering method (DLS) was used for analysis of polydispersity and size of liposomes. Colloid stability of particles was determined by zeta potential. Cytotoxicity tests were performed using MTT assay. The prepared extracts, particles and lyophilized biomass of algal and cyanobacterial strain were further used as active substances in the formulation of cosmetic products (type o/w). These creams were tested on human skin.
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Alcohol-free beers with herbal extracts
Vyskočilová, Terezie ; Lichnová, Andrea (referee) ; Márová, Ivana (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with alcohol-free beers and herbal extracts, which are the beers flavoured with. In the theoretical part the methods of non-alcoholic beer production and the representation of the active ingredients in herbs are described. A total of 7 herbal extracts were prepared and added into 3 non-alcoholic Czech beers. Each variant was examined in order to detect changes of the content of active substances before and after the addition of the herbal extract. The content of polyphenols, flavonoids, bitter substances and iso-bitter acids as well as antioxidant activity were analyzed spectrophotometrically. Using HPLC/UV-VIS analysis a content of catechins was assayed. The two selected flavours were encapsulated into liposome; the particles were tested of size and stability. Sensory analysis of all herbal extracts including the encapsulated ones was performed to determine the response of consumers and flavour preferences.
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Preparation and characterization of biomaterials with natural UV filtres
Pavelková, Renata ; Čarnecká, Martina (referee) ; Márová, Ivana (advisor)
This presented diploma thesis is focuses on preparation and characterization of biomaterials with natural UV filters. The theoretical part is aimed at effects of sunlight on the skin and how to avoid these effects by using cosmetic products. The materials and methods for extraction of lipid part of the selected vegetable and microorganism species and methods for preparation and characterization of nanoparticles and emulsions were characterized. The practical part deals with extraction of lipid part of selected vegetable and microorganism species. The liposome particles with encapsulated active compounds were prepared. The particle size, polydispersity index, colloidal stability, encapsulation efficiency, SPF, antioxidant capacity, phospholipid content and cytotoxic effect on human keratinocytes were observed. These particles were used for preparation of the resulting emulsions. Their protection level on UV light were set and stability were tested by using analytical centrifugation.
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Design of a fluidizing device for encapsulation
Lizúch, Ján ; Skácel, Josef (referee) ; Otáhal, Alexandr (advisor)
The aim of a bachelor´s thesis is to design and construct a model of fluidized bed for encapsulating a hybrid integrated circuits. A theory about hybrid integrated circuits, their packages, principles of fluidized bed and about organic materials suitable for fluidization is included in a first part of the thesis. Next parts of the thesis discusses a design of a theoretical model and its practical construction part. Thesis also contains a part about fluidization process optimalization for a specific encapsulating material.
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Incorporation of microbial cells in hydrogel carriers
Orišková, Sofia ; Pekař, Miloslav (referee) ; Sedláček, Petr (advisor)
The presented diploma thesis focuses on the use of plant growth promoting bacteria as an ecological alternative to conventional fertilizers. The incorporation of bacterial cells into hydrogel carriers is already a well-studied topic, but due to its disadvantages it has not yet found wider application in agriculture. This work offers a novel concept of encapsulating bacteria by gelation directly from the culture. This is achieved by crosslinking the bacterial alginate produced by the model microorganism Azotobacter vinelandii. Since this process was not described before, first its optimization was needed. Alginate production was determined gravimetrically, and its parameters were further characterized using available analytical methods – infrared spectroscopy to monitor structural parameters (monomer composition and the extent of acetylation), dynamic light scattering to characterize the size distribution and AF4-MALS-dRI to obtain the molecular weight. Bacterial PHB production was also investigated using gas chromatography and infrared spectroscopy. The second part of the work is focused on the optimization of the gelling process using bacterial alginate from the culture and CaCl2 as a crosslinking agent. Rheological experiments were used as a tool in understanding the viscoelastic properties of the prepared gels. Gelation was demonstrated within the first day after inoculation. Maximum production of alginate (1,9 ± 0,3) g/l was reached on the fourth day after inoculation. It was found that the addition of 5 g/l of calcium carbonate promotes the production of alginate. Nevertheless, further addition of CaCO3 (30 g/l) showed adverse effects on the molecular weight and is therefore not recommended. Production of PHB was confirmed by both FTIR and GC measurements, with a maximum yield of (23 ± 3) % CDW. Rheological testing confirmed that the product of the crosslinking was a gel. It was found that the crosslinker concentration plays an important role at time 0 min of the gelation, forming a denser network in the structure and causing higher rigidity. Using the highest studied concentration of CaCl2, the critical strain reached values of (5,0 ± 0,7) %. Finally, the incorporation of bacterial cells into the hydrogel was confirmed using fluorescence microscope.
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Use of antimicrobial products of animal origin in cosmetics
Puškárová, Radka ; Bokrová, Jitka (referee) ; Márová, Ivana (advisor)
The Bachelor thesis deals with characterization a whey in free and encapsulated form and its application to cosmetic industry. The theoretical part is focused on characterization of whey, especially on its antimicrobial properties, and use of this effect in selected cosmetics preparatives. Further, methods of encapsulation and particles characterization were described. In the experimental part, antimicrobial properties of whey were tested by two different methods. Whey was encapsulated into three different types of particles: liposomes, alginate and chitosan. Long-term colloid stability of particles during one and three weeks of storage in model conditions was tested. Further, particles were added into model skin creams. Long-term sedimentation stability of these emulsions was analyzed by analytical centrifuge.
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Use of cell cultures to testing of natural substances of plant origin
Ručková, Michaela ; Kostovová, Iveta (referee) ; Márová, Ivana (advisor)
The presented bachelor thesis is focused on preparing aqueous and oil extracts of plant origin, their characterization and testing of their cytotoxicity and genotoxicity. The theoretical part contains basic information about plants and kinds of spices or tea that were used. Description of used methods of liposome preparation and encapsulation of active substances, measurement of antioxidant activity, particle characterization, cultivation of cell cultures and the principle of cytotoxicity and genotoxicity tests used in this thesis is included. Phenolics and flavonoids content was determined using the spectrophotometry. Antioxidant activity was evaluated spectrophotometrically as well. By ultrasonic homogenization method, liposomes were prepared and active agents were encapsulated into these vesicles. Encapsulation efficiency and stability of active substances were measured by spectrophotometry. By DLS method, size of particles was determined. Particle stability was derived from the zeta potential value. Important part of the bachelor thesis was cultivation of human keratinocytes. The cytotoxicity of extracts and liposomes was assessed by MTT assay on human cell cultures. The genotoxicity of extracts and liposomes was defined using SOS Chromotest on model organism, genetically modified E. coli. In conclusion, the potential use of prepared liposomes in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical industry has been proposed.
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