Packaging Considerations for Biopreservation

A review of cellular biopreservation considerations during hair transplantation

President’s Message .......................2 Co-editors’ Messages ......................3 Notes from the Editor Emeritus: Bernard Nusbaum, MD ......................5 Lowering the female hairline: two treatment options .................12 Meetings and Studies: Review of the 20th ASM of the ISHRS ..........17 Message from the 2013 ASM Program Chair ..............................31 SAC: The value ...

Natural Antimicrobials for Food Biopreservation

Biopreservation or biocontrol refers to the use of natural or controlled microbiota, or its antibacterial products to extend the shelf life and enhance the safety of foods (Stiles 1996 ). Since lactic acid bacteria (LAB) occur naturally in many food systems and have a long history of safe use in fermented foods, thus classed as Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS), they have a great potential for ...

Biopreservation & biobanking

Antifungal Microbial Agents for Food Biopreservation—A Review

Food spoilage is a major issue for the food industry, leading to food waste, substantial economic losses for manufacturers and consumers, and a negative impact on brand names. Among causes, fungal contamination can be encountered at various stages of the food chain (e.g., post-harvest, during processing or storage). Fungal development leads to food sensory defects varying from visual deteriorat...

Active Packaging for Food Applications - A Review

The purpose of food packaging is to preserve the quality and safety of the food it contains from the time of manufacture to the time it is used by the consumer. Recently, the demand for safe and high quality foods, as well as changes in consumer preferences have led to the development of innovative and novel approaches in food packaging technology. One such development is the active food packag...