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Physico-chemical characterization of protein associated polysaccharides extracted from sugar beet pulp - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fishman, M., Chau, H.K., Qi, P.X., Hotchkiss, A.T., Yadav, M.P. 2013. Physico-chemical characterization of protein associated polysaccharides extracted from sugar beet pulp. Carbohydrate Polymers. 92:2257-2266.

Structural characteristics of pumpkin pectin extracted by microwave heating - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yoo, H., Lee, B., Lee, H., Lee, S., Bae, I., Lee, H., Fishman, M., Chau, H.K., Savary, B.J., Hotchkiss, A.T. 2012. Structural characteristics of pumpkin pectin extracted by microwave heating. Journal of Food Science. 77:C1169-C1173.

Protection of probiotic bacteria in a synbiotic matrix following aerobic storage at 4 deg C - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chaluvadi, S., Hotchkiss, A.T., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B., Phillips, J.G., Liu, L.S., Yam, K.L. 2012. Protection of probiotic bacteria in a synbiotic matrix following aerobic storage at 4 deg C. Beneficial Microbes. 3:175-187.

The characterization of sugar beet pectin using the EcoSEC® GPC system coupled to multi-angle light scattering, quasi-elastic light scattering, and differential viscometry - (Trade Journal)

Brewer, A.K., Chau, H.K., Hotchkiss, A.T., Fishman, M. 2012. The characterization of sugar beet pectin using the EcoSEC® GPC system coupled to multi-angle light scattering, quasi-elastic light scattering, and differential viscometry. Trade Journal Publication. LG/GC The Application Notebook, June 2012 issue, Iselin, NJ: LG/GC Chromatography. p 30-32.

Hydrogels from biopolymer hybrid for biomedical, food, and functional food applications - (Review Article)

Liu, L.S., Kost, J., Yan, F., Spiro, R.C. 2012. Hydrogels from biopolymer hybrid for biomedical, food, and functional food applications. Polymer. 4(2):997-1011.

Kinetics of piroxicam release from low-methylated pectin/zein hydrogel microspheres - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bobkalonov, D.T., Kasymova, G.F., Mukhidinov, Z.K., Dzhonmurodov, A.S., Khalikov, D.K., Liu, L.S. 2012. Kinetics of piroxicam release from low-methylated pectin/zein hydrogel microspheres. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal. 46(1):50-53.

Utilization of pectin extracted sugar beet pulp for composite application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, B., Zhang, J., Liu, L.S., Hotchkiss, A.T. 2012. Utilization of pectin extracted sugar beet pulp for composite application. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 6:1-8.

Biodegradable composites from polyester and sugar beet pulp with antimicrobial coating for food packaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, W., Coffin, D.R., Jin, Z.T., Latona, N.P., Liu, C., Liu, B., Zhang, J., Liu, L.S. 2012. Biodegradable composites from polyester and sugar beet pulp with antimicrobial coating for food packaging. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 126:E361-E372.

Pectin/zein hydrogels for the delivery of drugs and nutrients - (Book / Chapter)

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Preparation and properties of water and glycerol-plasticized sugar beet pulp plastics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, B., Zhang, J., Liu, L.S., Hotchkiss, A.T. 2011. Preparation and properties of water and glycerol-plasticized sugar beet pulp plastics. Polymers and the Environment. 19:559-567.

Colon-specific delivery of a probiotic-derived soluble protein ameliorates intestinal inflammation in mice through an EGFR-dependent mechanism - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yan, F., Cao, H., Liu, L.S., Cover, T.L., Washington, M.K., Shi, Y., Chaturvedi, R., Peek, R.M., Wilson, B., Polk, B. 2011. Colon-specific delivery of a probiotic-derived soluble protein ameliorates intestinal inflammation in mice through an EGFR-dependent mechanism. Journal of Clinical Investigation. 121(6):2242-2253.

Intestinal infections and prebiotics: the roles of oligosaccharides in promoting health - (Review Article)

Hotchkiss, A.T., Buddington, R. 2011. Intestinal infections and prebiotics: the roles of oligosaccharides in promoting health. Functional Foods. 3(3):119-134.

Physico-chemical characterization of a cellulosic fraction from sugar beet pulp - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fishman, M., Chau, H.K., Coffin, D.R., Cooke, P.H., Qi, P.X., Yadav, M.P., Hotchkiss, A.T. 2011. Physico-chemical characterization of a cellulosic fraction from sugar beet pulp. Cellulose. 18(3):787-801.

Effect of chitosan molecular weight on rheological behavious of chitosan modified nanoclay at highly hydrated state - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, L.S., Liang, S., Chen, L., Yuan, P., Huang, Q., Yam, K.L. 2011. Effect of chitosan molecular weight on rheological behavious of chitosan modified nanoclay at highly hydrated state. Journal of the Balkan Tribological Association. 17(2):247-261.

Pectin/zein microspheres as a sustained drug delivery system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Muhidinov, Z.K., Kasimova, G.F., Bobokalonov, J.T., Khalikov, D.K., Teshaev, K.I., Khalikova, M.D., Liu, L.S. 2010. Pectin/zein microspheres as a sustained drug delivery system. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research. 44(9):20-24.

The role of sugar beet pulp polysaccharides in the sustainability of the sugar beet industry - (Book / Chapter)

Hotchkiss, A.T., Fishman, M., Liu, L.S. 2010. The role of sugar beet pulp polysaccharides in the sustainability of the sugar beet industry. In: Eggleston, G., editor. Sustainability of the Sugar and Sugar-ethanol Industries. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. 1058:283-290.

Gelatin-Pectin Composite Films from Polyion Complex Hydrogels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Farris, S., Schaich, K.M., Liu, L.S., Cooke, P.H., Yam, K.L. 2010. Gelatin-Pectin Composite Films from Polyion Complex Hydrogels. Food Hydrocolloids Journal. 25:1761-1770.

Biocompatibility of Pectin-Protein Gels and Microencapsulates: In Vivo Study on Rats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Khalikova, M.D., Rakhimov, E.F., Babokalonov, D.T., Muhidinov, Z.K., Liu, L.S. 2010. Biocompatibility of Pectin-Protein Gels and Microencapsulates: In Vivo Study on Rats. Journal of Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan. 52(5):386-390.

Reinforcing and Toughening Effects of Bamboo Pulp Fiber on Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Fiber Composites. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jiang, L., Liu, L.S., Chen, F., Qian, J., Jijun, H., Wolcott, M., Zhang, J. 2010. Reinforcing and Toughening Effects of Bamboo Pulp Fiber on Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Fiber Composites. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 49:572-577.

Characterization of microparticles prepared by emulsion method from pectin and protein - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sharifova, Z.B., Usmanova, C.P., Muhidinov, Z.K., Bobokalonov, J.T., Gorshkova, L.M., Liu, L.S. 2009. Characterization of microparticles prepared by emulsion method from pectin and protein. Journal of Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan. 135(2):72-77.