Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Tissue Renewal without Stem Cells

Tissue Renewal without Stem Cells

After cellular or tissue damage, the resident stem cells present in the human body can locally repair and regenerate the damaged tissue or organ. However, even though some tissues do not have stem cells, they can repair and regenerate with the help of pre-existing cells. For example, beta cells of the pancreas and hepatocytes of the liver can divide to renew and regenerate the tissue. Here, both cell division and cell death are well regulated by homeostasis.
However, failure of such a system...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Structure-Property Relationships in Gamma-Irradiated Films Based on Gelatin/Modified Cassava Starch and Gelatin/Gluten Blends.

Polymers·2026

Same author

Pomegranate Leaf Extract as a Source of Bioactive Compounds for Edible Coatings Applied to Strawberry Postharvest Preservation.

Polymers·2026

Same author

Extraction and Characterization of Starches from Non-Conventional Sources: Turmeric (<i>Curcuma longa</i>) and Mangarito (<i>Xanthosoma sagittifolium</i>).

Polymers·2025

Same author

A Gelatin-Based Film with Acerola Pulp: Production, Characterization, and Application in the Stability of Meat Products.

Polymers·2025

Same author

Fat Reduction in Peruvian Carrot (<i>Arracacia xanthorrhiza</i>) Snacks: Effectiveness of Edible Coatings and Optimization of Frying Conditions.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland)·2025

Same author

Development of Gelatin-Based Renewable Packaging with <i>Melaleuca alternifolia</i> Essential Oil for Chicken Breast Preservation.

Polymers·2025

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 9, 2025

Scalable Step-by-Step Approach of Sustainable Bioplastic Production from Food Waste

Scalable Step-by-Step Approach of Sustainable Bioplastic Production from Food Waste

Published on: July 18, 2025

Plant-Based Innovation: Using Kabocha Pumpkin Peels for Sustainable Starch.

Viviane de Souza Silva^1,2, Luna Valentina Angulo Arias², José Ignacio Velasco¹

¹Poly2 Group, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The School of Industrial, Aerospace and Audiovisual Engineering of Terrassa (ESEIAAT), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC BarcelonaTech), 08222 Terrassa, Spain.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

|August 28, 2025

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Starch extracted from kabocha pumpkin peels offers a sustainable alternative carbohydrate source. This research characterizes kabocha pumpkin peel starch (KPPS), highlighting its potential for food and packaging applications.

Keywords:

characterization extraction waste

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Exploring Seaweed's Bioactive Compounds for Sustainable Innovations in Industries

Author Spotlight: Exploring Seaweed's Bioactive Compounds for Sustainable Innovations in Industries

Published on: November 21, 2023

Composition and Properties of Aquafaba: Water Recovered from Commercially Canned Chickpeas

Composition and Properties of Aquafaba: Water Recovered from Commercially Canned Chickpeas

Published on: February 10, 2018

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 9, 2025

Scalable Step-by-Step Approach of Sustainable Bioplastic Production from Food Waste

Scalable Step-by-Step Approach of Sustainable Bioplastic Production from Food Waste

Published on: July 18, 2025

Author Spotlight: Exploring Seaweed's Bioactive Compounds for Sustainable Innovations in Industries

Author Spotlight: Exploring Seaweed's Bioactive Compounds for Sustainable Innovations in Industries

Published on: November 21, 2023

Composition and Properties of Aquafaba: Water Recovered from Commercially Canned Chickpeas

Composition and Properties of Aquafaba: Water Recovered from Commercially Canned Chickpeas

Published on: February 10, 2018

Area of Science:

Food Science
Materials Science
Biotechnology

Background:

Starch is a primary dietary carbohydrate for humans and animals.
Minimally processed food production generates organic waste, such as kabocha pumpkin peels.
Utilizing food waste for starch extraction offers an innovative approach to waste management.

Purpose of the Study:

To extract and characterize starch from kabocha pumpkin peel residues.
To evaluate the physicochemical, morphological, and thermal properties of the extracted starch.
To explore potential applications of kabocha pumpkin peel starch (KPPS) in food and non-food products.

Main Methods:

Starch isolation from kabocha pumpkin peels.
Physicochemical analysis, including morphology and crystallinity (X-ray diffraction).
Thermal property analysis (thermogravimetric analysis) and pasting viscosity measurements.

Main Results:

Kabocha pumpkin peel starch (KPPS) exhibited distinct granule morphology and approximately 22% crystallinity.
KPPS demonstrated a pasting temperature of 69.1 °C with specific viscosity values.
Thermogravimetric analysis indicated good thermal stability at 120 °C and 260 °C.

Conclusions:

KPPS possesses favorable characteristics for utilization as an ingredient in novel food products.
The thermal stability of KPPS suggests its suitability for non-food applications, including bi packaging.
Valorizing kabocha pumpkin peel waste reduces environmental impact and creates economic opportunities.