Marine Drugs
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2022
·Vol. 20
·期 10
·654
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IF 6.085
Pathum Chandika,Pipuni Tennakoon,Tae-Hee Kim,Se-Chang Kim,Jae-Young Je,Jae-Il Kim,Bonggi Lee,BoMi Ryu,Hyun Wook Kang,Hyun-Woo Kim,Young-Mog Kim,Chang Su Kim,Il-Whan Choi,Won Sun Park,Myunggi Yi,Won-Kyo Jung
Coagulation is a potential defense mechanism that involves activating a series of zymogens to convert soluble fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin clots to prevent bleeding and hemorrhagic complications. To prevent the extra formation and diffusion of clots, the counterbalance inhibitory mechanism is activated at levels of the coagulation pathway. Contrariwise, this system can evade normal control due to either inherited or acquired defects or aging which leads to unusual clots formation. The abnormal formations and deposition of excess fibrin trigger serious arterial and cardiovascular diseases. Although heparin and heparin-based anticoagulants are a widely prescribed class of anticoagulants, the clinical use of heparin has limitations due to the unpredictable anticoagulation, risk of bleeding, and other complications. Hence, significant interest has been established over the years to investigate alternative therapeutic anticoagulants from natural sources, especially from marine sources with good safety and potency due to their unique chemical structure and biological activity. This review summarizes the coagulation cascade and potential macromolecular anticoagulants derived from marine flora and fauna.Keywords:blood coagulation;anticoagulant;marine sources;marine anticoagulant macromolecules;chemically modified macromolecules
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医学
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Nanomaterials
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2018
·Vol. 8
·期 11
·918
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IF 3.504
Dan Tian,Chun-Hui He,Ji-Huan He
Electrospinning is now commercially used for the fabrication of nano/micro fibers. Compared with spider dragline silk, artificial fibers have poor mechanical properties. Unlike natural silk, which has a hierarchical structure with an approximate 3-fold symmetry, the molecular structure of spun fiber has neither folding nor orientation. To date, it is almost impossible to control molecule orientation during the spinning process. Here, we show that macromolecule orientation can be easily controlled using the laminar flow of fluid mechanics. A lasting laminar flow in a long needle can order macromolecules. We find that the orientation of macromolecules can greatly affect the morphology and mechanical properties of fibers. We expect our technology to be helpful for more sophisticated fabrication of fibers with ordered macromolecules and DNA-like twists.Keywords:macromolecule;laminar flow;electrospinning;hierarchical structure
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材料科学
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Polymer Chemistry
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2016
·Vol. 7
·期 22
·3756-3765
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IF 5.687
Mingguang Yu,Jianbo Tan,Jianwen Yang,Zhaohua Zeng
In a common RAFT dispersion polymerization induced self-assembly (PISA) formulation, R-type macro-RAFT agents with a solvophilic chain attached at the leaving group side are normally used to mediate the polymerization, meanwhile Z-type macro-RAFT agents with a solvophilic chain attached at the Z-group side are seldom employed. In this paper, we have tried to use a Z-type macro-RAFT agent (mPEG113-BTPA) to mediate RAFT dispersion polymerization of styrene, and found that the process exhibited a poorer PISA tendency and weaker molecular weight control. In comparison, we have conducted the same process mediated with an R-type macro-RAFT agent (mPEG113-DDMAT), and found that the formulation exhibited a typical PISA process, and nanoparticles were produced in situ. Further experiments suggest that the location of RAFT groups plays a key role for the PISA process in RAFT dispersion polymerization. The RAFT groups will be embedded in the produced particles when an R-type macro-RAFT agent is employed, but locate on the particle surface in the case of the Z-type macro-RAFT agent. We have tried to employ the RAFT groups on the surface of the mPEG113-BTPA stabilized particles to modify the particle surface, and successfully removed the solvophilic block via breaking the RAFT group, and generated the poly(dimethylacrylamide) block by surface-initiated RAFT polymerization. Based on the above mechanism perspective, we have designed a preliminary experiment, and found that well-defined monodisperse nanospheres could be prepared by heterogeneous RAFT dispersion polymerization mediated with a Z-type macro-RAFT agent-based block copolymer which was synthesized via pre-polymerization of styrene in 1,4-dioxane mediated with mPEG113-BTPA.
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高分子化学
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胶体与界面科学
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纳米材料
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可控自由基聚合
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自组装
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药物递送系统
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MOLECULES
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2024
·Vol. 29
·期 23
·5522
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IF 4.2
Gen Liu,Faxin Du,Zhangjun Yao,Guangzhao Li,Wen Kuang,Chongyu Zhu,Yi Liu,Honglin Chen,Fumei Wang,Ce Zhou,Xueli Wei,Wenyan Wang,Rui Han
Integrating rubber with superior low-temperature capabilities, such as ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), is a strategic approach to bolster the low-temperature performance of fluoroelastomer (FKM). However, FKM and EPDM are thermodynamically incompatible. This work synthetized three EPDM-based polar macromolecular compatibilizers, epoxidized EPDM (EPDM-EP), 2,2-trifluoroethylamine-grafted epoxidized EPDM (EPDM-TF), and 2,4-difluorobenzylamine-grafted epoxidized EPDM (EPDM-DF), to enhance the compatibility between FKM and EPDM. These compatibilizers were subsequently incorporated into FKM/EPDM rubber blends. The results revealed that the glass transition temperature (Tg) of FKM/EPDM decreased by 1.3 °C, 2.68 °C, and 2.78 °C, respectively, upon the addition of 10 phr of EPDM-EP, EPDM-TF, or EPDM-DF. Moreover, the Tgof the two phases converged. The tensile strength, elongation at break, and tear strength of the FKM/EPDM rubber blends were also enhanced by the inclusion of these compatibilizers. Notably, EPDM-TF and EPDM-DF exhibited remarkable compatibilization effects due to an increase in polarity. This research not only sheds light on the potential for developing new compatibilizers but also paves the way for innovative applications of FKM and its derivatives.
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高分子化学
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TALANTA
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2018
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IF 4.244
Dandan Jiang,Xiqian Li,Xueju Lv,Qiong Jia
Dendrimers exhibit tunable terminal functionality and bio-friendly nature, making them of being promising materials for applications in the field of separation and enrichment. In this work, we prepared magnetic hydrazide-functionalized poly-amidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimer embedded with TiO 2 for the enrichment of phosphopeptides. The novel affinity probe possessed superparamagnetism , realizing its rapid separation from sample solution. Electrostatic attraction and hydrogen bonding existed between PAMAM and phosphopeptides while Lewis acid-base interaction was originated between TiO 2 and the targets. The combined synergistic strength of multiple binding interactions contributed to the highly selective enrichment of phosphopeptides. The specificity for the capture of phosphopeptides was reflected in quantities as low as 1:1000 mass ratio of phosphopeptides to non-phosphopeptides. The detection limit of β -casein digests was low to 0.4 fmol, indicating the high sensitivity of the developed method. Fifteen and four phosphopeptides could be selectively captured from non-fat milk digests and human serum samples, which further confirmed the great potential of the affinity probe in the extraction of low-abundance phosphopeptides from real complex biological samples.
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生物化学
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分析化学
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COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
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2013
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IF 2.108
Pei Zhang,Hui Wang,Xia Liu,Xuefeng Shi,Jian Zhang,Guang Yang,Keji Sun,Jinben Wang
The dynamic surface tension and dilational viscoelasticity properties of amphiphilic polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers were investigated to probe the hydrophobic chain effect on the interfacial properties and the demulsification behaviors. The values of dynamic parameters n and t * representing diffusion speed of the molecules obtained according to the Rosen equation decreased with the increasing of bulk concentration. Taking the hydrophobic effect into consideration, the t * values decreased and n values increased with the increase of alkyl chain length, suggesting easier adsorption and faster diffusion for longer hydrophobic chain which was opposite to the tendency of traditional surfactants. Further dilational viscoelasticity studies demonstrated that the properties referring to adsorption and exchange-diffusion were probably affected by the aggregates conformation at the interface. Subsequently, from the demulsification experiments a conclusion can be drawn that the amphiphilic dendrimers with branched dendritic structure possesses superior properties of breaking W/O crude oil emulsions, showing a certain correlation to the dilational viscoelasticity properties.
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胶体与界面化学
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石油化学
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流变学
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表面活性剂化学
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COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
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2024
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IF 5.4
Xiaoduo Zhao,Lumin Yang,Licheng Zhang,Le Ji,Shuanhong Ma,Feng Zhou
The early stages of osteoarthritis (OA) in the joints are typically characterized by two key factors: the dysfunction of articular cartilage lubrication and inflammation resulting from the excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Synthetic injectable macromolecular materials present great potential for preventing the progression of early OA. In this study, to mimic the excellent lubricity of brush-like aggregates found in natural synovial fluid, we develop a novel macromolecular biolubricant (CS-PS-DA) by integrating adhesion and hydration groups onto backbone of natural biomacromolecules. CS-PS-DA exhibits a strong affinity for cartilage surfaces, enabling the formation of a stable lubrication layer at the sliding interface of degraded cartilages to restore joint lubrication performance. In vitro results from ROS scavenging and anti-inflammatory experiments indicate the great advantage of CS-PS-DA to decrease the levels of proinflammatory cytokines by inhibiting ROS overproduction. Finally, in vivo rats OA model demonstrates that intra-cavitary injection of CS-PS-DA could effectively resist cartilage wear and mitigated inflammation in the joints. This novel biolubricant provides a new and timely strategy for the treatment of OA.
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生物材料
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
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2015
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IF 3.65
Hailong Zhang,Xiaoyan Huang,Ya Sun,Guangyou Lu,Ke Wang,Zhigang Wang,Jianfeng Xing,Yang Gao
Effects of hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin grafted polyethylenimine (HP-β-CD-PEI) including HP-β-CD-PEI 600 , HP-β-CD-PEI 1800 , HP-β-CD-PEI 10000 on the pulmonary absorption of insulin, calcitonin, 5(6)-carboxyfluorescein (CF) and fluorescein isothiocyanate dextrans (FDs) with various molecular weights (FD4, FD10 and FD70) were examined by an pulmonary absorption study in rats. Pulmonary absorptions of these poorly absorbable drugs were significantly enhanced by HP-β-CD-PEI 1800 and HP-β-CD-PEI 10000 , and HP-β-CD-PEI 1800 with the concentration of 5% (w/v) provided maximal absorption enhancing effect on pulmonary absorption of these model drugs. The toxicity study demonstrated that HP-β-CD-PEI did not induce any toxic action to rat pulmonary membranes. In addition, zeta potential of insulin solution changed to positive by addition of various HP-β-CD-PEI, meanwhile, the degree of positive charge was linearly correlated with absorption enhancing effect of HP-β-CD-PEI, suggesting that positive charge of HP-β-CD-PEI might be related to their absorption enhancing mechanisms for enhancing pulmonary absorption of insulin in rats. In conclusion, HP-β-CD-PEI is a potential and safe absorption enhancer for improving absorption of hydrophilic macromolecules especially peptide and protein drugs by pulmonary delivery.
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MOLECULES
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2021
·Vol. 26
·期 9
·2545
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IF 4.412
Luna Song,Hehe Bai,Chenyang Liu,Wenjun Gong,Ai Wang,Li Wang,Yi Zhao,Xuan Zhao,Hongfei Wang
Two light-activated NO donors [RuCl(qn)(Lbpy)(NO)]X with 8-hydroxyquinoline (qn) and 2,2′-bipyridine derivatives (Lbpy) as co-ligands were synthesized (Lbpy1= 4,4′-dicarboxyl-2,2′-dipyridine, X = Cl−and Lbpy2= 4,4′-dimethoxycarbonyl-2,2′-dipyridine, X = NO3−), and characterized using ultraviolet–visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR), elemental analysis and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) spectra. The [RuCl(qn)(Lbpy2)(NO)]NO3complex was crystallized and exhibited distorted octahedral geometry, in which the Ru–N(O) bond length was 1.752(6) Å and the Ru–N–O angle was 177.6(6)°. Time-resolved FT-IR and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectra were used to confirm the photoactivated NO release of the complexes. The binding constant (Kb) of two complexes with human serum albumin (HSA) and DNA were quantitatively evaluated using fluorescence spectroscopy, Ru-Lbpy1(Kb~106with HSA and ~104with DNA) had higher affinity than Ru-Lbpy2. The interactions between the complexes and HSA were investigated using matrix assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) and EPR spectra. HSA can be used as a carrier to facilitate the release of NO from the complexes upon photoirradiation. The confocal imaging of photo-induced NO release in living cells was successfully observed with a fluorescent NO probe. Moreover, the photocleavage of pBR322 DNA for the complexes and the effect of different Lbpy substituted groups in the complexes on their reactivity were analyzed.Keywords:ruthenium complex;nitric oxide;photodynamic;spectra;biomacromolecules
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无机化学
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生物化学
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分子生物学
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光化学
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BIOMATERIALS
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2012
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IF 7.404
Han Wang,Linfeng Zheng,Chen Peng,Mingwu Shen,Xiangyang Shi,Guixiang Zhang
We report a new usage of folic acid-modified dendrimer-entrapped gold nanoparticles (Au DENPs-FA) as nanoprobes for in vitro and in vivo targeted computed tomography (CT) imaging of human lung adencarcinoma. In this study, Au DENPs prepared using amine-terminated generation 5 poly(amidoamine) dendrimers as templates were covalently linked with FA, followed by an acetylation reaction to neutralize the remaining dendrimer surface amines. The formed Au DENPs-FA was used for both in vitro and in vivo targeted CT imaging of human lung adencarcinoma cells (SPC-A1 cells) and the xenograft tumor model, which express folic acid receptors (FAR) verified by immunohistochemical staining. Micro-CT images show that SPC-A1 cells can be detected under X-ray after incubation with the Au DENPs-FA in vitro and the xenograft tumor model can be imaged after intravenous, intratumoral, and intraperitoneal administration of the particles. Transmission electron microscopy data confirm that the Au DENPs-FA is able to be uptaken dominantly in the lysosomes of the cells. Combined morphological observation of cells after Hematoxylin and Eosin staining, MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay of cell viability , and flow cytometric analysis of cell cycle and apoptosis show that the Au DENPs-FA does not affect cell morphology , viability, and cell cycle and apoptosis, indicating their good biocompatibility at the given concentration range. These findings suggest that the developed Au DENPs-FA have a great potential to be used as imaging probes for targeted CT imaging of human lung adencarcinoma.
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医学影像学
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纳米医学
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肿瘤学
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Heliyon
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2023
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Yuwen Shen,Zheng Ma,Haining Chen,Haitao Lin,Guodong Li,Mingli Li,Deshui Tan,Wensheng Gao,Shuying Jiao,Ping Liu,Xiaozong Song,Shourui Chang
To improve the availability of inorganic phosphorus (P) in soil, we investigated the role of three macromolecular organic acids (MOAs), including fulvic acid (FA), polyaspartic acid (PA), and tannic acid (TA), in reducing the fixation of inorganic P fertilizer in the soil. AlPO 4 , FePO 4 , and Ca 8 H 2 (PO 4 ) 6 ·5H 2 O crystals were chosen as insoluble phosphate representatives in the soil to simulate the solubilization process of inorganic P by MOAs. The microstructural and physicochemical properties of AlPO 4 , FePO 4 , and Ca 8 H 2 (PO 4 ) 6 ·5H 2 O were determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) before and after treatment of MOAs. In addition, the amounts of leached P and fixed inorganic P in Inceptisols and Alfisols affected by MOAs combined with superphosphate (SP) fertilizer were determined by soil leaching experiments. The presence of the three MOAs significantly increased the concentration of leached P and reduced the contents of insoluble inorganic phosphate formed with iron, aluminum, and calcium fixed in the soil, in which PA combined with SP had the most significant effect. Furthermore, the less inorganic P fixation in the combination treatment of MOAs and SP resulted in a greater wheat yield and P uptake. Therefore, MOAs could be a synergistic material for increasing P fertilizer utilization.
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植物营养学
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JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B
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2025
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IF 2.9
Lei Wang,Zhen-Zhen Li,Gong-Ji Chen,Mi-Zhuan Li,Yan Cheng,Zhong-Xiu Chen
The activity of lipase was inhibited or promoted by different macromolecular colloids, but the underlined general rules were not clear. In this paper, lipase activity was systematically analyzed in different macromolecular media. The detailed factors that affect the enzyme activity were extracted for quantification. Three functions, including viscosity, the crowding effect, and soft interactions, were established to describe the macromolecular medium effect. The medium parameter based on the Huggins constant and Kramer constant was able to characterize the quality of the macromolecular media. A multivariate nonlinear regression model was proposed for the correlation or prediction between three groups of factors and enzyme activity, and a crowding enzyme factor CCef was proposed. This study pioneered the qualification and prediction of the multiple factors that affect the enzyme activity in complex media. It is also significant for scientifically predicting the efficacy of functional macromolecules related to healthy food and the formulation of dietary fibers.
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