Xanthan gum - mucin complexation: Molecular interactions, thermodynamics, and rheological analysis

• Main Authors: Ahmad, Mehraj, Ritzoulis, Christos, Chen, Jianshe, Meigui, Huang, Bushra, Rani, Jin, Yongcan, Xiao, Huining
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Sci Ltd 2021
• Subjects: QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/28815/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Texture perception, astringency phenomena, and oral sensation are directly influenced by molecular interactions. This study systematically characterizes the diverse array of molecular interactions in a binary model system comprising of mucin, the major viscosity enhancer of biological fluids, and xa...