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ARS Home Northeast Area Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania Eastern Regional Research Center Dairy and Functional Foods Research People & Locations







Linshu  Liu

                                                                (PhD)
                        Dairy and Functional Foods Research

                        




                        
                        Research Chemist
                        Phone: (215) 233-6486
                        
                        
                        Fax: (215) 233-6406(Employee information on this page comes from the REE Directory. Please contact your front office staff to update the REE Directory.)
                            ProjectsIn vitro Human Gut System: Interactions Between Diet, Food Processing, and Microbiota
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 439225Fatty Acids Metabolism in the Gastrointestinal Tract Using In Vitro Enteroid Models Derived from Mice and Humans
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 437564**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Supplementation with soluble or insoluble rice-bran fibers increases short-chain fatty acid producing bacteria in the gut microbiota in vitro
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mahalak, K.K., Liu, L.S., Bobokalonov, J., Narrowe, A.B., Firrman, J., Bittinger, K., Hu, W., Jones, S.M., Mustafa, A.M. 2024. Supplementation with soluble or insoluble rice-bran fibers increases short-chain fatty acid producing bacteria in the gut microbiota in vitro. Frontiers in Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1304045.Targeted remodeling of the human gut microbiome using Juemingzi (Senna seed extracts)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Narrowe, A.B., Scarino Lemons, J.M., Mahalak, K.K., Firrman, J., Van Den Abbeele, P., Baudot, A., Deyaert, S., Li, Y., Yu, L., Liu, L.S. 2024. Targeted remodeling of the human gut microbiome using Juemingzi (Senna seed extracts). Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 14.  https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2024.1296619.Metagenomes and metagenome-assembled genomes from ex vivo fecal incubations of six unique donors
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Narrowe, A.B., Liu, L.S., Scarino Lemons, J.M., Firrman, J., Mahalak, K.K., Deyaert, S., Baudot, A., Van Den Abbeele, P. 2024. Metagenomes and metagenome-assembled genomes from ex vivo fecal incubations of six unique donors. Microbiology Resource Announcements. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00862-23.Transcriptomic analysis on the regulation of tomato ripening by carbon dioxide
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bobokalonov, J., Liu, Y., Mahalak, K.K., Firrman, J., Sheen, S., Zhou, S., Liu, L.S. 2023. Transcriptomic analysis on the regulation of tomato ripening by carbon dioxide. Sci. 5(3):26. https://doi.org/10.3390/sci5030026.Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus strain GG (LGG) regulate gut microbial metabolites, an in vitro study using three mature human gut microbial cultures in a simulator of human intestinal microbial ecosystem (SHIME)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, L.S., Narrowe, A.B., Firrman, J., Mahalak, K.K., Bobokalonov, J., Scarino Lemons, J.M., Bittinger, K., Daniel, S., Tanes, C., Mattei, L., Friendman, E., Soares, J.W., Masuko, K., Zeng, W., Tomasula, M.M. 2023. Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus strain GG (LGG) regulate gut microbial metabolites, an in vitro study using three mature human gut microbial cultures in a simulator of human intestinal microbial ecosystem (SHIME). Foods. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12112105.An in-vitro analysis of how lactose modifies the gut microbiota structure and function of adults in a donor-independent manner
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Firrman, J., Liu, L.S., Mahalak, K.K., Hu, W., Bittinger, K., Moustafa, A., Jones, S.M., Narrowe, A.B., Tomasula, M.M. 2023. An in-vitro analysis of how lactose modifies the gut microbiota structure and function of adults in a donor-independent manner. Frontiers in Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.1040744.Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) differentially modifies the in vitro gut microbiota in an age-dependent manner.
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mahalak, K.K., Firrman, J., Narrowe, A.B., Hu, W., Bittinger, K., Moustafa, A., Liu, L.S. 2023. Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) differentially modifies the in vitro gut microbiota in an age-dependent manner. Frontiers in Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.1058910.Modulation of the Gut Microbiota Structure and Function by Two Structurally Different Lemon Pectins
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Firrman, J., Mahalak, K.K., Bobokalonov, J., Liu, L.S., Lee, J., Bittinger, K., Mattei, L., Gadaingan, R.T., Narrowe, A.B., Scarino Lemons, J.M. 2022. Modulation of the Gut Microbiota Structure and Function by Two Structurally Different Lemon Pectins. Foods. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11233877.Persistence of the probiotic Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus strain GG (LGG) in an in vitro model of the gut microbiome
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mahalak, K.K., Firrman, J., Bobokalonov, J., Narrowe, A.B., Bittinger, K., Daniel, S., Tanes, C., Mattei, L., Zeng, W., Soares, J.W., Kobori, M., Scarino Lemons, J.M., Tomasula, M.M., Liu, L.S. 2022. Persistence of the probiotic Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus strain GG (LGG) in an in vitro model of the gut microbiome. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms232112973.The impact of environmental pH on the gut microbiota community structure and short chain fatty acid production
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Firrman, J., Liu, L.S., Mahalak, K.K., Tu, V., Tanes, C., Bittinger, K., Bobokalonov, J., Mattei, L., Zhang, H., Van Den Abeele, P. 2022. The impact of environmental pH on the gut microbiota community structure and short chain fatty acid production. FEMS Microbiology Ecology. 98(5). https://doi.org/10.1093/femsec/fiac038.Analysis of the ability of capsaicin to modulate the human gut microbiota in vitro
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mahalak, K.K., Bobokalonov, J., Firrman, J., Williams, R., Evans, B., Fanelli, B., Soares, J., Liu, L.S., Kobori, M. 2022. Analysis of the ability of capsaicin to modulate the human gut microbiota in vitro. Nutrients. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14061283.Chewing the fat with microbes: lipid crosstalk in the gut
                                                        

- (Review Article)Scarino Lemons, J.M., Liu, L.S. 2022. Chewing the fat with microbes: lipid crosstalk in the gut. Nutrients. 14(3):573. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14030573.Microbial enzymes induce colitis by reactivating triclosan in the mouse gastrointestinal tract
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhang, G., Redinbo, M., Cai, Z., Xiao, H., Liu, L.S., Gibbons, J., Kim, D., Minter, L., Panigrahy, A., Yang, J. 2022. Microbial enzymes induce colitis by reactivating triclosan in the mouse gastrointestinal tract. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-27762-y.Changes to environmental pH alters the colon microbial community in terms of both structure and function: An in vitro analysis

- (Abstract Only)Environmental pH is a determinant of the gut microbiota community composition and production of short chain fatty acids

- (Abstract Only)Characterization of pectin obtained by conventional and innovative methods
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Muhidinov, Z., Ikromi, K., Jonmurodov, A., Nasriddinov, A., Usmanova, S.R.,Bobokalonov, J., Strahan, G.D., Liu, L.S. 2021. Characterization of pectin obtained by conventional and innovative methods. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 183:2227-2237. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.05.094.Comparative analysis of the gut microbiota cultured in vitro using a single colon versus a 3-stage colon experimental design
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Firrman, J., Liu, L.S., Mahalak, K.K., Tanes, C., Bittinger, K., Bobokalonov, J., Van Den Abbeele, P., Mattei, L., Zhang, H. 2021. Comparative analysis of the gut microbiota cultured in vitro using a single colon versus a 3-stage colon experimental design. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. volume 105, pages 3353–3367. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00253-021-11241-x.Establishment of a Stable Human Small Intestinal and Colonic Microbiota in an In Vitro Cultivar: Form vs. Function and Response to Oxygen

- (Abstract Only)Inactivation of Salmonella in tomato by combination treatment of high pressure and trans-cinnamaldeyde
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhou, S., Sheen, S., Zhao, G., Chuang, S., Han, L., Liu, L.S. 2020. Inactivation of Salmonella in tomato by combination treatment of high pressure and trans-cinnamaldeyde. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107441.Changing the landscape: an introduction to the AGFD technical program at the 258th ACS national meeting in San Diego
                                                        

- (Proceedings)Appell, M., Biswas, A., Chang, S, Chen, W., Cheng, H.N., Daily, J., F. Xuetong Fan, Granvogl, M., Guo, M., Ito, Y., Jin, T., Kobori, M., Leland, J.V., Liu, L.S., Luo, Y., MacMahon, S., Mahattanatawee, K., Nam, S., Osorio, C., Park, B., Ren, D., Sang, S., Shahidi, F., Tunick, M., Udenigwe, C.C. Wang, Q., Yokoyama, W.H., Yu, L., Zhang, Y., Zhu Y. 2020. Changing the landscape: an introduction to the Agricultural and Food Chemistry Technical Program at the 258th American Chemical Society National Meeting in San Diego. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 68(46):12769-12772. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c02809Characterization of Bacterial Cellulose Nanocrystals: Effect of Acid Treatments and Neutralization
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Arserim-Ucar, K., Korel, F., Liu, L.S., Yam, K.L. 2020. Characterization of bacterial cellulose nanocrystals: Effect of acid treatments and neutralization. Food Chemistry. 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127597.Triclosan has a robust, yet reversible impact on human gut microbial composition in vitro.
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mahalak, K.K., Firrman, J., Lee, J., Bittinger, K., Nunez, A., Bobokalonov, J., Arango-Argoty, G., Zhang, L., Zhang, G., Liu, L.S. 2020. Triclosan has a robust, yet reversible impact on human gut microbial composition in vitro. PLoS One. 15(6): 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0234046.The Roles of Green Polymer Materials in Active Packaging
                                                        

- (Book / Chapter)Jin, Z.T., Liu, L.S. 2020. The Roles of Green Polymer Materials in Active Packaging. Innovative Uses of Agricultural Products and Byproducts. In:ACS Symposium Series.Chapter 5.pp 83-107. 10.1021/bk-2020-1347.ch005.Synthetic platform for controlled delivery of 1-MCP: An effective approach to the protection of crops and produce

- (Book / Chapter)Sarker, M.I., Liu, L.S., Shahrin, T., Fan, X., Tomasula, M.M. 2020. Synthetic platform for controlled delivery of 1-MCP: An effective approach to the protection of crops and produce. Book Chapter. . In: Tunick, M. and Liu, L.S., editors. Innovative Uses of Agricultural Products and Byproducts. ACS Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Inc. ACS Symposium Series eBook, Vol. 1347. Chapter 6, p. 109-127.Characterization of two types of polysaccharides from Eremurus hissaricus roots growing in Tajikistan
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Muhidinov, Z.K., Bobokalonov, J.T., Ismoilov, I.B., Strahan, G.D., Chau, H.K., Hotchkiss, A.T., Liu, L.S. 2020. Characterization of two types of polysaccharides from Eremurus hissaricus roots growing in Tajikistan. Food Hydrocolloids. 205. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.105768.Development of sodium chlorite and glucono delta-lactone incorporated PLA film for microbial inactivaton on fresh tomato
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhou, S., Jin, Z.T., Sheen, S., Zhao, G., Liu, L.S., Juneja, V.K., Yam, K. 2020. Development of sodium chlorite and glucono delta-lactone incorporated PLA film for microbial inactivaton on fresh tomato. Food Research International. 132:1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109067.Impact of steviol glycosides and erythritol on the human and Cebus apella gut microbiome
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mahalak, K.K., Firrman, J., Tomasula, M.M., Nunez, A., Lee, J., Bittinger, K., Rinaldi, W., Liu, L.S. 2019. Impact of steviol glycosides and erythritol on the human and Cebus apella gut microbiome. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Pages A-I. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b06181.Metabolic analysis of the regionally distinct gut microbial communities using an in vitro platform
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Firrman, J., Liu, L.S., Tanes, C., Friedman, E., Bittinger, K., Daniel, S., Van Den Abbeele, P., Evans, B. 2019. Metabolic analysis of the regionally distinct gut microbial communities using an in vitro platform. Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences. Pages A-L. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b05202.Sugar beet pulp fiber is a source of bioactive food and feed ingredients

- (Review Article)Hotchkiss, A.T., Qi, P.X., Liu, L.S., Chau, H.K., Cooke, P., Nunez, A., White, A.K., Fishman, M. 2019. Sugar beet pulp fiber is a source of bioactive food and feed ingredients. International Sugar Journal. 121:126-131. Available: https://internationalsugarjournal.com/paper/sugar-beet-pulp-fiber.Sugar Beet Pulp Fiber is a Source of Bioactive Food and Feed Ingredients

- (Review Article)Hotchkiss, A.T., Qi, P.X., Liu, L.S., Chau, H.K., Cooke, P., Nunez, A., White, A.K., Fishman, M. 2019. Sugar Beet Pulp Fiber is a Source of Bioactive Food and Feed Ingredients. International Sugar Journal. 121(1451):826-831.Metagenomic assessment of the Cebus Apella gut microbiota
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Firrman, J., Tanes, C., Bittinger, K., Mahalak, K.K., Rinaldi, W., Liu, L.S. 2019. Metagenomic assessment of the Cebus Apella gut microbiota. American Journal of Primatology. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajp.23023.Incorporation of tannic acid in food-grade guar gum fibrous mats by electrospinning technique
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yang, W., Zhang, M., Li, X., Jiang, J., Sousa, A., Zhao, Q., Pontious, S., Liu, L.S. 2019. Incorporation of tannic acid in food-grade guar gum fibrous mats by electrospinning technique. Polymers. 11:141. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym11010141.Applying in vitro culturing technology to establish and evaluate the human gut microbiota
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Firrman, J., Liu, L.S., Van Den Abbeele, P., Tanes, C., Bittinger, K., Tomasula, P.M. 2019. Applying in vitro culturing technology to establish and evaluate the human gut microbiota. Journal of Visualized Experiments. 144:1-12. https://doi.org/10.3791/59054.Processable conductive and mechanically reinforced polylactide/graphene bionanocomposites through interfacial compatibilizer
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cai, C., Liu, L.S., Fu, Y. 2017. Processable conductive and mechanically reinforced polylactide/graphene bionanocomposites through interfacial compatibilizer. Polymer Composites. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.24663.Novel generation systems of gaseous chlorine dioxide for salmonella inactivation on fresh tomato
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhou, S., Hu, C., Zhao, G., Jin, Z.T., Sheen, S., Liu, L.S., Yam, K.L. 2018. Novel generation systems of gaseous chlorine dioxide for salmonella inactivation on fresh tomato. Food Control. 92:479-487. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2018.05.025.Establishing a mucosal gut microbial community in vitro using an an artificial simulator
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, L.S., Firrman, J., Tanes, C., Bittinger, K., Thomas-Gahring, A.E., Wu, G.D., Van Den Abbeel, P., Tomasula, P.M. 2018. Establishing a mucosal gut microbial community in vitro using an an artificial simulator. PLoS One. 13(7):1-20. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0197692.Transcriptomics analysis on the regulation of tomato ripening by the ethylene inhibitor 1-methylcyclopropene
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bobokalonov, J., Liu, Y., Shahrin, T., Liu, L.S. 2018. Transcriptomics analysis on the regulation of tomato ripening by the ethylene inhibitor 1-methylcyclopropene. Journal of Plant Studies. 7(2):49-60. https://doi.org/10.5539/jps.v7n2p49.Analysis of temporal changes in growth and gene expression for commensal gut microbes in response to the polyphenol naringenin
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Firrman, J., Liu, L.S., Arango Argoty, G., Zhang, L., Tomasula, P.M., Wang, M., Pontious, S., Kobori, M., Xiao, W. 2018. Analysis of temporal changes in growth and gene expression for commensal gut microbes in response to the polyphenol naringenin. Microbial Insights. 11:1-12. https://doi.org/10.1177/1178636118775100.A novel gaseous chlorine dioxide generating method utilizing carbon dioxide and moisture respired from tomato for Salmonella inactivation
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhou, S., Hu, C., Liu, L.S., Sheen, S., Zhao, G., Yam, K.L. 2018. A novel gaseous chlorine dioxide generating method utilizing carbon dioxide and moisture respired from tomato for Salmonella inactivation. Food Control. 89:54-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2018.01.009.Antimicrobial double-layer coating prepared from pure or doped-titanium dioxide and binders
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, R., Jin, Z.T., Liu, Z., Liu, L.S. 2018. Antimicrobial double-layer coating prepared from pure or doped-titanium dioxide and binders. Coatings. 8(1):41-51.Electrospinning of edible, food-based polymers

- (Book / Chapter)Akkurt, S., Liu, L.S., Tomasula, P.M. 2018. Electrospinning of edible, food-based polymers. In R.V. Rai & J.A. Bai, editors. Nanotechnology Applications in the Food Industry. CRC Press. p. 293-316.A robust system for production of superabundant VP1 recombinant AAV vectors
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, Q., Wu, Z., Zhang, J., Firrman, J., Wei, H., Zhuang, Z., Liu, L.S., Miao, L., Hu, Y., Diao, Y., Xiao, W. 2017. A robust system for production of superabundant VP1 recombinant AAV vectors. Molecular Therapy. 7:146-156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.omtm.2017.11.002.Apigenin impacts growth of the gut microbiota and alters gene expression of Enterococcus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, M., Firrman, J., Zhang, L., Arango-Argoty, G., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S., Xiao, W., Yam, K. 2017. Apigenin impacts growth of the gut microbiota and alters gene expression of Enterococcus. Molecules. 22(8):1292.Improving grafting efficiency of dicarboxylic anhydride monomer on polylactic acid by manipulating monomer structure and using comonomer and reducing agent

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, W., Liu, T., Liu, T., Liu, T., Xin, J., Hiscox, W.C., Liu, H., Liu, L.S., Zhang, J. 2017. Improving grafting efficiency of dicarboxylic anhydride monomer on polylactic acid by manipulating monomer structure and using comonomer and reducing agent. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 56:3920-3927.  doi: 10.1021/acs.iecr.6b05051.Electrospinning of guar gum/corn starch blends

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yang, W., Sousa, A.M., Li, X., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S. 2017. Electrospinning of guar gum/corn starch blends. SOJ Materials Science and Engineering. 4(1):1-7. doi: 10.15226/sojmse.2016.00129.Syngeneic AAV pseudo-particles potentiate gene transduction of AAV vectors

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, Q., Dong, B., Pokiniewski, K.A., Firrman, J., Wu, Z., Chin, M.P., Chen, X., Liu, L.S., Xu, R., Diao, Y., Xiao, W. 2017. Syngeneic AAV pseudo-particles potentiate gene transduction of AAV vectors. Molecular Therapy. doi: 10.1016/j.omtm.2016.12.004. PMCID: PMC5363323.Electrospun ultra-fine cellulose acetate fibrous mats containing tannic acid-Fe+++ complexes

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yang, W., Sousa, A., Fan, X., Jin, Z.T., Li, X., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S. 2016. Electrospun ultra-fine cellulose acetate fibrous mats containing tannic acid-Fe+++ complexes. Carbohydrate Polymers. 157:1173-1179.  doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.10.078.Impact of different environmental stimuli on the release of 1-MCP from boron-MCP complexes

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shahrin, T., Sarker, M.I., Zheng, Y., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S. 2016. Impact of different environmental stimuli on the release of 1-MCP from boron-MCP complexes. Journal of Plant Studies. 6:46-57. doi: 10.5539/jps.v6n1p46.The effect of quercetin on genetic expression of the commensal gut microbes bifidobacterium catenulatum, enterococcus caccae and ruminococcus gauvreauii

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Firrman, J., Liu, L.S., Zhang, L., Argoty, G., Wang, M., Tomasula, P.M., Kobori, M., Pontious, S., Xiao, W. 2016. The effect of quercetin on genetic expression of the commensal gut microbes bifidobacterium catenulatum, enterococcus caccae and ruminococcus gauvreauii. Anaerobe. 42:130-141.  doi: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2016.10.004.  PMID:27742572.Innovative application of metal-organic frameworks for encapsulation and controlled release of allyl isothiocyanate

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lashkari, E., Wang, H., Liu, L.S., Li, J., Yam, K. 2016. Innovative application of metal-organic frameworks for encapsulation and controlled release of allyl isothiocyanate. Food Chemistry. 221:926-935.Electrospun polymer nanofibers reinforced by tannic acid/Fe+++ complexes

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yang, W., Sousa, A.M., Thomas-Gahring, A.E., Fan, X., Jin, Z.T., Li, X., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S. 2016. Electrospun polymer nanofibers reinforced by tannic acid/Fe+++ complexes. Materials. 9(757):1-12.  doi: 10.3390/ma9090757.High density recombinant AAV particles are competent vectors for in vivo transduction

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, Q., Firrman, J., Wu, Z., Pokiniewski, K.A., Valencia, C.A., Wang, H., Wei, H., Zhuang, Z., Liu, L.S., Wunder, S.L., Chin, M.S., Xu, R., Diao, Y., Dong, B., Xiao, W. 2016. High density recombinant AAV particles are competent vectors for in vivo transduction. Human Gene Therapy. doi: 10.1089/hum.2016.055. PMID: 27550145.The effect of naringenin on the genetic expression of commensal gut bacteria

- (Abstract Only)Firrman, J., Liu, L.S., Tomasula, P.M., Xiao, W. 2016. The effect of naringenin on the genetic expression of commensal gut bacteria. ASM Conference. 16(9):11.Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) and sunflower head residue composites: Effects of composition and compatibilization on properties

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, W., Liu, T., Guo, X., Xin, J., Zhang, J., Liu, L.S. 2016. Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) and sunflower head residue composites: Effects of composition and compatibilization on properties. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 134(3):44644-44651.Evaluation of the biological differences of canine and human factor VIII in gene delivery: Implications in human hemophilia treatment

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, Q., Firrman, J., Moore, A., Liu, L.S., Kost, J., Xiao, W. 2016. Evaluation of the biological differences of canine and human factor VIII in gene delivery: Implications in human hemophilia treatment. Gene Therapy. 23(7):597-605. doi: 10.1038/gt.2016.34.Preserving viability of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in vitro and in vivo by a new encapsulation system
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, R., Zhang, Y., Polk, D., Tomasula, P.M., Yan, F., Liu, L.S. 2016. Preserving viability of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in vitro and in vivo by a new encapsulation system. Controlled Release Journal. 230:79-87.  DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2016.04.009.Genetic expression profile analysis of the temporal inhibition of quercetin and naringenin on Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, L.S., Firrman, J., Argoty, G.A., Tomasula, P.M., Kobori, M., Zhang, L., Xiao, W. 2016. Genetic expression profile analysis of the temporal inhibition of quercetin and naringenin on Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG. Journal of Probiotics & Health. 4:139. doi: 10.4172/2329-8901.1000139.Syngeneic AAV pseudo-vectors potentiates full vector transduction

- (Abstract Only)Wang, Q., Dong, B., Pokiniewski, K., Firrman, J., Wu, Z., Chin, M., Chen, X., Liu, L.S., Xu, R., Diao, Y., Xiao, W. 2016. Syngeneic AAV pseudo-vectors potentiates full vector transduction. Meeting Abstract. 19(5):11.Structure of pectic polysaccharides from sunflower salts-soluble fraction

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jonmurodov, A.S., Teshaev, K.I., Kholov, S.E., Usmanova, S.R., Muhidinov, Z.K., Strahan, G.D., Liu, L.S. 2015. Structure of pectic polysaccharides from sunflower salts-soluble fraction. Reports of Tajikistan Academy of Sciences. 58(4):319-325.Electrospinning of caseinates to create protective fibrous mats

- (Abstract Only)Electrospinning of caseinates to create protective fibrous mats

- (Proceedings)Improving agar electrospinnability with choline-based deep eutectic solvents

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sousa, A.M., Souza, H.K., Uknalis, J., Liu, S.C., Goncalves, M.P., Liu, L.S. 2015. Improving agar electrospinnability with choline-based deep eutectic solvents. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 80:139-148. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.06.034.Antibacterial poly(lactic acid) (PLA) films grafting electrospun PLA/Ally isothioscyanate (AITC) fibers for food packaging
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kara, H.H., Xiao, F., Sarker, M.I., Jin, Z.T., Sousa, A.M., Liu, C., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S. 2015. Antibacterial poly(lactic acid) (PLA) films grafting electrospun PLA/Ally isothioscyanate (AITC) fibers for food packaging. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. DOI: 10.1002/APP.42475.Fabrication of pullulan and pectin submicron fibers by electrospinning

- (Abstract Only)Colon-specific delivery of lactobacillus rhamnosus GG using pectin hydrogel beads

- (Abstract Only)Controlled delivery of 1-MCP from R1, R2-B-methylene cyclopropane complexes: an effective approach to be used both in closed environments and open crop fields

- (Abstract Only)Alternative plasticizers for the production of thermo-compressed agar films
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sousa, A.M., Souza, H.K., Liu, L.S., Goncalves, M.P. 2015. Alternative plasticizers for the production of thermo-compressed agar films. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 76:138-145. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.02.030..Modeling the impact of vapor thymol concentration, temperature and modified atmosphere condition on growth behavior of Salmonella spp. on raw shrimp

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhou, S., Sheen, S., Pang, Y., Liu, L.S., Yam, K.L. 2015. Modeling the impact of vapor thymol concentration, temperature and modified atmosphere condition on growth behavior of Salmonella spp. on raw shrimp. Journal of Food Protection. 78(2):293-301.Biodegradable bioplastics from food wastes

- (Abstract Only)Research at the Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit

- (Abstract Only)Functionalized graphene with polymer toughener as novel interface modifier for property-tailored poly(lactic acid)/graphene nanocomposites
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Fu, Y., Liu, L.S., Zhang, J., Hiscox, W.C. 2014. Functionalized graphene with polymer toughener as novel interface modifier for property-tailored poly(lactic acid)/graphene nanocomposites. Polymers. 55:6381-6389. DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2014.10.014.Electrospinning of agar/PVA aqueous solutions and its relation with rheological properties
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sousa, A., Souza, H., Uknalis, J., Liu, S., Goncalves, M., Liu, L.S. 2015. Electrospinning of agar/PVA aqueous solutions and its relation with rheological properties. Carbohydrate Polymers. 115:348-355. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2014.08.074.Growth behavior prediction of fresh catfish fillet with Pseudomonas
aeruginosa under stresses of allyl isothiocyanate, temperature and modified atmosphere
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pang, Y., Zhang, L., Yam, K.L., Zhou, S., Liu, L.S., Sheen, S. 2014. Growth behavior prediction of fresh catfish fillet with Pseudomonas aeruginosa under stresses of allyl isothiocyanate, temperature and modified atmosphere. Food Control. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2014.07.030.Manipulating dispersion and distribution of graphene in PLA through novel interface engineering for improved conductive properties
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yu, F., Liu, L.S., Zhang, J. 2014. Manipulating dispersion and distribution of graphene in PLA through novel interface engineering for improved conductive properties. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. DOI: 10.1021/am503283f.Manipulating dispersion and distribution of graphene in PLA through Novel Interface Engineering for improved conductive properties

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Fu, Y., Liu, L.S., Zhang, J. 2014. Manipulating dispersion and distribution of graphene in PLA through Novel Interface Engineering for improved conductive properties	. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 6:14069-14075. DOI: 10.1021/am503283f.Evaluation of chlorine dioxide gas treatment to inactivate Salmonella enterica on mungbean sprouts
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Prodduk, V., Annous, B.A., Liu, L.S., Yam, K.L. 2014. Evaluation of chlorine dioxide gas treatment to inactivate Salmonella enterica on mungbean sprouts. Journal of Food Protection. 77(11):1876-1881.Choline chloride based ionic liquid analogues as tool for the fabrication of agar films with improved mechanical properties
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sousa, A.M., Souza, H.S., Latona, N.P., Liu, C., Goncalves, M.P., Liu, L.S. 2014. Choline chloride based ionic liquid analogues as tool for the fabrication of agar films with improved mechanical properties. Carbohydrate Polymers. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2014.04.019.A lactobacillus rhamnosus GG-derived soluble protein, p40, stimulates ligand release from intestinal epithelial cells to transactivate epidermal growth factor receptor

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yan, F., Liu, L., Dempsey, P.J., Yu-Hwai, T., Hailong, C., Zheng, C., Liu, L.S., D. Brent, P. 2013. A Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG-derived soluble protein, p40, stimulates ligand release from intestinal epithelial cells to transactivate epidermal growth factor receptor. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 288:30741-30751. DOI: 10.1074/jbc.M113.492397.Antimicrobial effects of vapor phase thymol, modified atmosphere and their combination against Salmonella spp. on raw shrimp

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhou, S., Sheen, S., Liu, L.S., Pang, Y., Yam, K.L. 2013. Antimicrobial effects of vapor phase thymol, modified atmosphere and their combination against Salmonella spp. on raw shrimp. Journal of Food Science. Volume 78(5):M725-M730.Antimicrobial effect of allyl isothiocyanate and modified atmosphere on Pseudomonas aeruginosa in fresh catfish fillet under abuse temperatures

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pang, Y., Sheen, S., Zhou, S., Liu, L.S., Yam, K. 2013. Antimicrobial effect of allyl isothiocyanate and modified atmosphere on Pseudomonas aeruginosa in fresh catfish fillet under abuse temperatures. Journal of Food Science. Volume 78(4)M555-M559.Performance enhancement of poly(lactic acid)/soy protein concentrate blends by promoting formation of network structure
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, B., Guevara, G.Z., Zhang, J., Liu, L.S. 2013. Performance enhancement of poly(lactic acid)/soy protein concentrate blends by promoting formation of network structure. Green Materials. 1(3):176-185.Development of chlorine dioxide releasing film and its application in decontaminating fresh produce

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ray, S., Jin, Z.T., Fan, X., Liu, L.S., Yam, K. 2013. Development of chlorine dioxide releasing film and its application in decontaminating fresh produce. Journal of Food Science. 78(2):M276-M284.Antimicrobial activity of allyl isothiocyanate used to coat biodegradable composite films as affected by storage and handling conditions

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, W., Jin, Z.T., Liu, L.S. 2012. Antimicrobial activity of allyl isothiocyanate used to coat biodegradable composite films as affected by storage and handling conditions. Journal of Food Protection. 75(12):2234-2237.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.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.Inhibition effects of vapor phase thymol and modified atmosphere against Salmonella spp. on raw shrimp

- (Abstract Only)Zhou, S., Sheen, S., Liu, L.S., Pang, Y.H., Yam, K.L. 2012. Inhibition effects of vapor phase thymol and modified atmosphere against Salmonella spp. on raw shrimp [abstract]. IFT Meeting, June 25-28, 2012, Las Vegas, Nevada. 1:1.Effect of allyl isothiocyanate in headspace and modified atmosphere on Pseduomonas Aeruginosa growth in fresh catfish fillets under abuse temperatures

- (Abstract Only)Pang, Y., Sheen, S., Zhou, S., Liu, L.S., Yam, K.L. 2012. Effect of allyl isothiocyanate in headspace and modified atmosphere on Pseduomonas Aeruginosa growth in fresh catfish fillets under abuse temperatures [abstract]. IFT Annual Meeting, June 25-28, 2012, Las Vegas, Nevada. 1:1.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.Hydrogels from biopolymers as carriers for the controlled release of biologically active substances

- (Proceedings)Liu, L.S., Kost, J., Yan, F., Yam, K.L., Hotchkiss, A.T., Spiro, R.C. 2011. Hydrogels from biopolymers as carriers for the controlled release of biologically active substances. In: Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress on Biohydrogels. November 8-12, 2011, Florence, Italy. p. 69.Morphology and properties of thermoplastic sugar beet pulp and poly(butylene adipate-co-terepthalate) blends

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, B., Bhaladhare, S., Zhan, P., Jiang, L., Zhang, J., Liu, L.S., Hotchkiss, A.T. 2011. Morphology and properties of thermoplastic sugar beet pulp and poly(butylene adipate-co-terepthalate) blends. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research. 50(24):13859-13865.Composite drying with simultaneous vacuum and toggling

- (Proceedings)Pectin/zein hydrogels for the delivery of drugs and nutrients

- (Book / Chapter)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.Composite drying with simultaneous vacuum and toggling

- (Abstract Only)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.Biopolymer scaffolds for use in delivering antimicrobial Sophorolipids to the acne-causing bacterium propionibacterium acnes

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ashby, R.D., Zerkowski, J.A., Solaiman, D., Liu, L.S. 2011. Biopolymer scaffolds for use in delivering antimicrobial Sophorolipids to the acne-causing bacterium propionibacterium acnes. New Biotechnology. 28(1):24-30.Polymeric coatings containing mixed tocopherols to improve the UV and heat resistance of leather

- (Proceedings)Liu, C., Latona, N.P., Liu, L.S., Ramos, M. 2010. Polymeric coatings containing mixed tocopherols to improve the UV and heat resistance of leather. Proceedings of American Chemical Society, Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering. PMSE Preprints. Pub no. 366.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.Characterizations of biobased materials using acoustic emission methods

- (Book / Chapter)Liu, C., Liu, L.S., Latona, N.P. 2012. Characterizations of biobased materials using acoustic emission methods. In: Institute for Engineering of Polymer Materials and Dyes. Biochemical Physics and Biodeterioration New Horizons, Torun, Poland. 138-161.Hydrogel microspheres from biodegradable polymers as drug delivery systems

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Muhidinov, Z.K., Kasimova, G.F., Bobokolonov, J.T., Khalikov, D.K., Liu, L.S. 2009. Hydrogel microspheres from biodegradable polymers as drug delivery systems. Journal of Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan. 134:59-64Reinforcing 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.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.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.The Use of Mixed Tocopherols to Improve UV and Heat Resistance of Leather

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, C., Liu, L.S., Latona, N.P., Ramos, M., Latona, R.J. 2010. The Use of Mixed Tocopherols to Improve UV and Heat Resistance of Leather. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 105(1):9-15.Poly (lactic acid) membranes containing bacteriocins and EDTA for inhibition of the surface growth of gram-negative bacteria

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, L.S., Jin, Z.T., Coffin, D.R., Liu, C., Hicks, K.B. 2010. Poly (lactic acid) membranes containing bacteriocins and EDTA for inhibition of the surface growth of gram-negative bacteria. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 117(1):486-492.Preparation of antimicrobial membranes: coextrusion of poly(lactic acid) and Nisaplin in the presence of plasticizers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, L.S., Jin, Z.T., Coffin, D.R., Hicks, K.B. 2009. Preparation of antimicrobial membranes: coextrusion of poly(lactic acid) and Nisaplin in the presence of plasticizers. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 57:8392-8398.New bioactive and biobased product applications of pectin

- (Book / Chapter)Hotchkiss, A.T., Rastall, R., Gibson, G., Eliaz, I., Liu, L.S., Fishman, M. 2009. New bioactive and biobased product applications of pectin. Book Chapter In: Schols, H.A., Visser, R.G.F., Voragen, A.G.J., editors. Pectins and Pectinases. Wageningen, The Netherlands: Wageningen Academic Publisher. p. 305-312.Antimicrobial Packaging using PLA-pectin

- (Abstract Only)Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S. 2009. Antimicrobial Packaging using PLA-pectin. Meeting Abstract.Advances in material design for regenerative medicine, drug delivery and targeting/imaging

- (Other)Shastri, P.V., Liu, L.S., Mikos, A., Mitragotri, S. 2009. Advances in material design for regenerative medicine, drug delivery and targeting/imaging. In: Shastri, V.P., Lendlein, A., Liu, L.S., Mikos, A., Mitragotri, S., editors. Materials Research Society Proceedings. Book. V.1140, p.3-223.Development of polyion-complex hydrogels as an alternative approach for the production of bio-based polymers for food packaging applications:  A review

- (Review Article)Farris, S., Schaich, K.M., Liu, L.S., Piergiovanni, L., Yam, K.L. 2009. Development of polyion-complex hydrogels as an alternative approach for the production of bio-based polymers for food packaging applications:  A review. Trends in Food Science and Technology, 20:316-332.Simultaneous Determination of Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Diffusivity of Food and Agricultural Materials Using a Transient Plane-Source Method

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Huang, L., Liu, L.S. 2009. Simultaneous Determination of Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Diffusivity of Food and Agricultural Materials Using a Transient Plane-Source Method. Journal of Food Engineering. 95:179-185.Use of Biopolymers in Antimicrobial Food Packaging

- (Trade Journal)Jin, Z.T., Liu, L.S. 2009. Use of Biopolymers in Antimicrobial Food Packaging. Bioplastics Magazine. 4:30-31.Unique rheological behavior of chitosan modified nanoclay at highly hydrated state

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liang, S., Liu, L.S., Huang, Q., Yan, K.L. 2009. Unique rheological behavior of chitosan modified nanoclay at highly hydrated state. Journal of Physical Chemistry B. 113(17):5823-5828.Preparation of single or double-network chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) gel films through selective cross-linking method

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liang, S., Liu, L.S., Huang, Q., Yam, K.L. 2009. Preparation of single or double-network chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) gel films through selective cross-linking method. Carbohydrate Polymers. 77:718-724.Microstructure and molecular interaction in glycerol plasticized chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) blending films

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liang, S., Liu, L.S., Huang, Q., Yam, K.L. 2009. Microstructure and molecular interaction in glycerol plasticized chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) blending films. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics. 210:(10):832-839.Radiation resistance and post-irradiation proliferation of Listeria monocytogenes on ready-to-eat deli meat in the presence of pectin/nisin films

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jin, Z.T., Liu, L.S., Sommers, C.H., Boyd, G., Zhang, H.Q. 2009. Radiation resistance and post-irradiation proliferation of Listeria monocytogenes on ready-to-eat deli meat in the presence of pectin/nisin films. Journal of Food Protection. 72(3):644-649.Synbiotic matrices derived from plant oligosaccharides and polysaccharides

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hotchkiss, A.T., Liu, L.S., Call, J.E., Cooke, P.H., Luchansky, J.B., Rastall, R.A. 2008. Synbiotic matrices derived from plant oligosaccharides and polysaccharides. In N. Parris, L. Liu, C. Song and P. Shastri (eds.), New Delivery Systems for Controlled Drug Release from Naturally-Occurring Materials, American Chemical Society Symposium Series, Washington, DC. pp.69-77.Performance enhancement of a Poly(lactic acid) and sugar beet pulp composites by improving interfacial adhesion and penetration

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chen, F., Liu, L.S., Cooke, P., Hicks, K.B., Zhang, J. 2008. Performance enhancement of a Poly(lactic acid) and sugar beet pulp composites by improving interfacial adhesion and penetration. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemical Research. 47:8667-8675.Composite Drying with Simultaneous Vacuum and Toggling

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, C., Liu, L.S., Latona, N.P., Goldberg, N.M., Cooke, P.H. 2009. Composite Drying with Simultaneous Vacuum and Toggling. Journal of American Leather Chemists Association. 104(4):131-138.A Review:  Controlled release systems for agricultural and food applications

- (Book / Chapter)Liu, L.S., Kost, Joseph, Fishman, M., Hicks, K.B. 2008. A review:  controlled release systems for agricultural and food applications. Chapter 14 in New Delivery Systems for the Controlled Drug Release from Naturally Occurring Materials, by N. Parris, L. S. Liu, C. Song and V. P. Shastri (Eds.): ACS Symposiuim Series 992, p.265-281.A kinetic study of a poorly water soluble drug released from pectin microcapsules using diffusion/dissolution model

- (Book / Chapter)Muhidinov, Z., Bobokalonov, J., Liu, L.S., Fassihi, R., 2008. A kinetic study of a poorly water soluble drug released from pectin microcapsules using diffusion/dissolution model. Chapter 11, in New Delivery Systems for the Controlled Drug Release from Naturally Occurring Materials by N. Parris, L. S. Liu, C. Song and V. P. Shastri (Eds.):American Chemical Symposium Series 992, p.193-208.Active packaging materials from Poly(Lactic Acid)and Pectin composites

- (Abstract Only)Liu, L.S., Jin, Z.T., Coffin, D.R., Hicks, K.B. 2008. Active packaging materials from Poly(Lactic Acid)and Pectin composites. Meeting Abstract.Modified pectin-based carrier for gene delivery: Cellular barriers in gene delivery course

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Modified pectin-based carrier for gene delivery:  Cellular barriers in gene delivery course. 2008. Tali Katav, LinShu Liu, Tamar Traitel, Riki Goldbart, Marina Wolfson, Joseph Kost. Journal of Controlled Release. 130:183-191.Sugar beet pulp and poly(lactic acid) composites using methylene diphenyl diisocyanate as coupling agent

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, L.S., Coffin, D.R., Liu, C., Cooke, P.H., Hicks, K.B. 2008. Sugar beet pulp and poly(lactic acid) composites using methylene diphenyl diisocyanate as coupling agent. Polymers Research Journal. 2(2):115-126.Antimicrobial activity of nisin incorporated in pectin and polylactic acid composite films against Listeria monocytogenes

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jin, Z.T., Liu, L.S., Zhang, H.Q., Hicks, K.B. 2009. Antimicrobial activity of nisin incorporated in pectin and polylactic acid composite films against Listeria monocytogenes. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 44:322-329.EVALUATION OF POLY(LACTIC ACID) AND AGRICULTURAL COPRODUCTS AS GREEN COMPOSITE MATERIALS

- (Abstract Only)Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Willett, J.L. 2007. EVALUATION OF POLY(LACTIC ACID) AND AGRICULTURAL COPRODUCTS AS GREEN COMPOSITE MATERIALS. Meeting Abstract. xx.Mechanical Property Characterization of Plasticized Sugar Beet Pulp and Poly(lactic acid) Green Composites using Acoustic Emission and Confocal Microscopy.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Cooke, P.H., Liu, L.S., Willett, J.L. 2008. Mechanical Property Characterization of Plasticized Sugar Beet Pulp and Poly(lactic acid) Green Composites using Acoustic Emission and Confocal Microscopy. Polymers and the Environment. 16(1):19-26.Preparation of poly(lactic acid) and pectin composite films intended for application in antimicrobial packaging

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, L.S., Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Jin, Z.T., Fishman, M., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Preparation of poly(lactic acid) and pectin composite films intended for application in antimicrobial packaging. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 106(2)801-810.POLY(LACTIC ACID) GREEN COMPOSITES USING OILSEED COPRODUCTS AS FILLERS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Evangelista, R.L., Liu, L.S., Cermak, S.C., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2007. Poly(lactic acid) green composites using oilseed coproducts as fillers. Industrial Crops and Products. 26(1):36-43.A preliminary study on edible, antimicrobial extruded films made from pectin and other food hydrocolloids

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, L.S., Jin, Z.T., Liu, C., Hicks, K.B., Mohanty, A.K., Bhardwaj, R., Misra, M. 2008. A preliminary study on edible, antimicrobial extruded films made from pectin and other food hydrocolloids. Journal of Natural Fibers. 5(4):366-382.Application of pectin in combination with nisin in antimicrobial food packaging

- (Abstract Only)Jin, Z.T., Zhang, H.Q., Liu, L.S., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Application of pectin in combination with nisin in antimicrobial food packaging [abstract]. International Food Technologists annual Meeting. Paper No. 206-06. p. 292.Properties of poly(lactic acid) and sugar beet pulp green composites. II. Structural and mechanical properties analysis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, L.S., Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Coffin, D.R., Willett, J.L., Fishman, M., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Properties of poly(lactic acid) and sugar beet pulp green composites. II. Structural and mechanical properties analysis. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 1(3):323-330.Composite films from pectin and fish skin gelatin or soybean flour protein

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Fishman, M., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Composite films from pectin and fish skin gelatin or soybean flour protein. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry 55(6),p.2349-2355.Green composites of poly(lactic acid) and sugar beet pulp.  II.  Structural and mechanical property analysis.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, L.S., Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Coffin, D.R., Willett, J.L., Fishman, M., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Green composites of poly(lactic acid) and sugar beet pulp.  II.  Structural and mechanical property analysis. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 1:323-330.GREEN COMPOSITES OF POLY(LACTIC ACID) AND OILSEED CO-PRODUCTS

- (Abstract Only)Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, C., Evangelista, R.L., Liu, L.S., Cermak, S.C., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2006. Green composites of poly(lactic acid) and oilseed co-products [abstract]. UJNR Annual Meeting. P.21.PECTIN IN CONTROLLED DRUG DELIVERY

- (Review Article)Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2007. Pectin in controlled drug delivery. Cellulose 14:15-24.Pectin films for various applications

- (Proceedings)Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Finkenstadt, V.L., Jin, Z.T., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2006. Pectin films for various applications. Proceedings in 35th UJNR Meeting No. PR31-34.PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POLY (LACTIC ACID) GREEN COMPOSITES USING AGRICULTURAL CO-PRODUCTS AS FILLERS

- (Abstract Only)Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2006. Preparation and characterization of poly (lactic acid) green composites using agricultural co-products as fillers [abstract].  World Conference & Exhibition on Oilseed/Vegetable Oil Utilization, Istanbul, Turkey.EVALUATION OF POLY(LACTIC ACID) AND SUGAR BEET PULP GREEN COMPOSITES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S., Willett, J.L. 2006. Preparation of poly(lactic acid) and sugar beet pulp green composites. Polymers and the Environment.  15(1):1-6.SUGAR BEET PULP AND POLY (LACTIC ACID) GREEN COMPOSITES

- (Abstract Only)Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Coffin, D.R., Willett, J.L., Fishman, M., Hicks, K.B. 2006. SUGAR BEET PULP AND POLY (LACTIC ACID) GREEN COMPOSITES. Meeting Abstract. xx.FUNCTIONALITY OF EXTRUDED WHEY PROTEINS, AND PROPERTIES OF POLYLACTIC ACID AND SUGARBEET PULP BLENDS - SIMULATED EXTRUSION

- (Abstract Only)Onwulata, C.I., Liu, L.S. 2006. Functionality of extruded whey proteins, and properties of polylactic acid and sugarbeet pulp blends - simulated extrusion. Meeting Abstract.Cell targeted gene delivery system based on modified pectin

- (Proceedings)Katav, T., Liu, L.S., Traitel, T., Wolfson, M., Kost, J. 2006. Cell targeted gene delivery system based on modified pectin. 33rd Annual Meeting & Exposition of the Controlled Release Society, July 22-26, 2006 Austria Center, Vienna, Austria #670.GREEN COMPOSITES USING POLY(LACTIC ACID) AND AGRICULTURAL CO-PRODUCTS

- (Abstract Only)Finkenstadt, V.L., Liu, L.S., Liu, C., Cermak, S.C., Evangelista, R.L., Hojillaevangelist, M.P., Willett, J.L. 2006. Green composites using poly(lactic acid) and agricultural co-products [abstract]. Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference. p.64. n.190.TIME-RESOLVED LUMINESENCE SCREENING OF ANTIBIOTICS IN TISSUE MATRICES WITHOUT CENTRIFUGATION AND FILTRATION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chen, G., Smith, E., Qin, F., Liu, L.S. 2006. Time-resolved luminesence screening of antibiotics in tissue matrices without centrifugation and filtration. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 54:3225-3230.SYNBIOTIC MATRICES DERIVED FROM PECTIN

- (Abstract Only)Hotchkiss, A.T., Liu, L.S., Call, J.E., Cooke, P.H., Rastall, R. 2005.Synbiotic matrices derived from pectin. Abstract. Pacifichem, International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies.  Honolulu, Hawaii, December 15-20, MACR 1115.PECTIN GEL VEHICLES FOR CITRONELLAL DELIVERY

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, L.S., Chen, G., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. Pectin gel vehicles for citronellal delivery. Controlled Release Journal.2005.  Drug Delivery. 12:p.149-157.EXTRUDED AND INJECTION MOLDED BIOPOLYMERS: PROPERTIES OF POLYLACTIC ACID PLA/SUGAR-BEET PULP BLENDS, AND WHEY PROTEIN/CORN GLUTEN MEAL (CGM)

- (Proceedings)Onwulata, C.I., Liu, L.S., Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2005. Extruded and injection molded biopolymers: properties of polylactic acid pla/sugar-beet pulp blends, and whey protein/corn gluten meal (cgm). UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. November 21-29,2005. Fuji,Japan. p.99-105.PECTIN BASED NETWORKS FOR NON-FOOD APPLICATIONS

- (Book / Chapter)Liu, L.S., Tunick, M.H., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B., Cooke, P.H., Coffin, D. R. 2006. Pectin based networks for non-food applications. In Advances in Biopolymers:  Molecules, Clusters, Networks and Interactions, M. L. Fishman, L. Wicker, and P. X. Qi (Eds.) ACS Symposium Series 935, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, USA. pp 272-283.BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES FROM SUGAR BEET PULP AND POLY (LACTIC ACID)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B., Liu, C. 2005. Biodegradable composites from sugar beet pulp and poly (lactic acid). Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 53(23)p. 9017-9022.ANTIBIOTIC SCREENING IN ANIMAL MUSCLE WITHOUT CENTRIFUGATION AND FILTRATION

- (Abstract Only)Chen, G., Liu, L.S., Smith, E. 2006. Antibiotic screening in animal muscle without centrifugation and filtration. Pittcon 2006 Abstract. #2030-4PECTIN/ZEIN BEADS FOR POTENTIAL COLON-SPECIFIC DRUG DELIVERY:  SYNTHESIS AND IN VITRO EVALUATION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, L.S., Kende, M., Ruthel, G., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2006. Pectin/zein beads for potential colon-specific drug delivery:  synthesis and in vitro evaluation. Drug Delivery, 13:417-423.CONSTRUCTION OF GENE DELIVERY SYSTEMS FROM BIODEGRADABLE POLYSACCHARIDES

- (Book / Chapter)Liu, L.S., Kramer, W.H., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2006. Construction of gene delivery systems from biodegradable polysaccharides. Book Chapter In: "Chemistry as Art" Editors: L. Liu and G. E. Zaikov ISBN: 1-59454-585-5 p. 1-23.PECTIN BASED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS

- (Proceedings)Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2005. Pectin based drug delivery systems. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings, p.149-153.PECTIN DERIVATIVES AS A CARRIER FOR COLON-SPECIFIC DRUG DELIVERY

- (Abstract Only)Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. Pectin derivatives as a carrier for colon-specific drug delivery. Abstract for American Chemical Society 229th National Meeting, San Diego, 13-19, 2005.INTERACTION OF VARIOUS PECTIN FORMULATIONS WITH PORCINE COLONIC TISSUES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B., Kende, M. Interaction of various pectin formulations with porcine colonic tissues. Biomaterials.26 (2005)p.5907-5916.A SINGLE SORBENT FOR TETRACYCLINE ENRICHMENT AND FOLLOWING SOLID-MATRIX TIME-RESOLVED LUMINESCENCE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, L.S., Chen, G., Fishman, M.L. A single sorbent for tetracycline enrichment and following solid-matrix time-resolved luminescence. 2005. Analytica Chimica Acta:528: p.261-268.EVALUATION OF SUGAR BEET PULP AND POLY(LACTIC ACID) BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES

- (Proceedings)Liu, L.S., Onwulata, C.I., Fishman, M.L., Savary, B.J., Hicks, K.B. Evaluation of sugar beet pulp and poly(lactic acid) biodegradable composites. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. 2004. p.80-90.HYPHENATION OF C18 SOLID-PHASE MICROEXTRACTION AND TIME-RESOLVED LUMINESCENCE USING TETRACYCLINE IN MILK AS A MODEL ANALYTE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chen, G., Liu, L.S. 2004. Hyphenation of c18 sorbent extraction and solid-matrix time-resolved luminescence using tetracycline in milk as a model analyte. J. Agri. Food Chem. 52. pp. 7199-7205.SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES AND VALUABLE NEW POLYSACCHARIDE-BASED PRODUCTS FROM SUGAR BEET PULP

- (Proceedings)Savary, B.J., Hicks, K.B., Fishman, M.L., Hotchkiss, A.T., Liu, L.S. 2004. Sustainable technologies and valuable new polysaccharide-based products from sugar beet pulp. Sugar Processing Research Conference Proceedings of the Sugar Processing Research Institute Conference, p.80-86.PECTIN BASED NETWORKS FOR NON-FOOD APPLICATIONS

- (Abstract Only)Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2004. Pectin based networks for non-food applications. Meeting Abstract.228th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. August, 22-26, AGFD 20.SEMISYNTHETIC COMPOSITE MATRICES FROM COLLAGEN AND HYALURONATE FOR BONE AND CARTILAGE REGENERATION

- (Review Article)Liu, L.S., Kramer, W.H., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2004. Semisynthetic composite matrices from collagen and hyaluronate for bone and cartilage regeneration. In: Chemical Reactions: Quantitative Level of Liquid and Solid Phase. Eds. Zaikov, G.E. and Jiminez, A. Hauppauge, New York: Nova Science Pudblishers, Inc. Chapter 16, p.209-229.PECTIN AND POLYACRYLAMIDE COMPOSITE HYDROGELS:  EFFECT OF PECTIN ON STRUCTURAL AND DYNAMIC MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, L.S., Cooke, P.H., Coffin, D.R., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2004. Pectin and polyacrylamide composite hydrogels:  effect of pectin on structural and dynamic mechanical properties. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 92:1893-1901.PECTINS IN PHARMACEUTICAL AND COSMETIC APPLICATIONS

- (Review Article)Liu, L.S., Kramer, W.H., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2003. Pectins in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. Book Chapter. Carbohydrate Research.1:p. 181-194 ISBN: 81-7895-110-XAN IN VITRO STUDY OF MUCOADHESIVE PROPERTIES OF PECTIN AND PECTIN DERIVATIVES

- (Abstract Only)Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B., Kende, M. 2003. An in vitro study of mucoadhesive properties of pectin and pectin derivatives. Meeting Proceedingsj7th US-Japan Symposium on Drug Delivery Systems, Maui, Hawaii, USA December 14-19, 2003, Part 1, p.16.PECTIN ACETYLESTERASE - ANALYSIS AND APPLICATION FOR SUGAR BEET PECTIN UTILIZATION

- (Proceedings)Savary, B.J., Nunez, A., Liu, L.S., Yoo, S. 2003. Pectin acetylesterase - analysis and application for sugar beet pectin utilization. Proceedings of the 1st Joint International Beet Research - American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists Congress, pp. 917-920. Beet Sugar Development Foundation, Denver, CO.PECTIN/POLY(LACTIDE-CO-GLYCOLIDE) COMPOSITE MATRICES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, L.S., Won, Y.J., Cooke, P.H., Coffin, D.R., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B., Ma, P.X. 2004. Pectin/poly(lactide-co-glycolide) composite matrices for biomedical applications. Biomaterials. 25:3201-3210.CONVERSION OF PECTIN AND RELATED POLYSACCHARIDES INTO UNIQUE BIOMATERIALS FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS

- (Proceedings)Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Hicks, K.B. 2003.Conversion of pectin and related polysaccharides into unique biomaterials for biomedical applications. Meeting Abstract. Proceedings of the cooperative pogram in Natural Resources (UJNR). Protein Resource Panel. 32nd Annual Meeting, Tsukuba, Japan. pp.404-409.SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES AND VALUABLE NEW POLYSACCHARIDE-BASED PRODUCTS FROM SUGAR BEET PULP

- (Abstract Only)Savary, B.J., Fishman, M.L., Hotchkiss, A.T., Liu, L.S., Hicks, K.B. Sustainable technologies and valuable new polysaccharide-based products from sugar beet pulp.  Abstract for Sugar Processing Research Institute Conference, Atlanta, GA., April 4-7, 2004.PECTIN BASED SYSTEMS FOR COLON-SPECIFIC DRUG DELIVERY VIA ORAL ROUTE

- (Review Article)Liu, L.S., Fishman, M.L., Kost, J., Hicks, K.B. 2003. Pectin based systems for colon-specific drug delivery via oral route. Biomaterials. 24:3333-3343PECTIN ACETYLESTERASE - ANALYSIS AND APPLICATION FOR SUGAR BEET PECTIN UTILIZATION

- (Abstract Only)Savary, B.J., Nunez, A., Yoo, S., Liu, L.S. 2003. Pectin acetylesterase - analysis and application for sugar beet pectin utilization. Abstract for 1st Joint International Institute for Beet Research And American Society for Sugar Beet Technologists Congress. p.68. San Antonio, TX, 2003.
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