Hong-De An

Hydrophobic bioactive diaporthein B regulates supramolecular hydrogel formation for controlled release and postharvest fruit preservation.

Low-molecular-weight hydrogels (LMWHs) show promise for bioactive delivery but are limited in food systems by high gelation thresholds and poor incorporation of hydrophobic compounds. Here, a food-grade supramolecular hydrogel based on glycyrrhizic acid (GA) was developed, in which a marine-derived natural product, dia...