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2022
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Guanhua Li,Sheng Li
Wastewater discharge of traditional Chinese medicine production is a serious threat to the environment in China. This study investigated the effectiveness of the UF-FO-MD hybrid system for resources recycle from the TCM wastewater. Real TCM wastewater was treated with the self-assemble UF-FO-MD hybrid system. Moreover, the natural surfactant rejection and the FO fouling impact were evaluated by separate FO operation with synthetic TCM wastewater, and MD wetting was also assessed. Results show that the UF-FO-MD hybrid system successfully isolated the macromolecular substances, bioactive compounds and water in the TCM wastewater for recovering useful resources. Natural surfactants in the TCM wastewater could be effectively rejected by FO, avoiding the subsequent MD wetting problem which has occurred in our previous study on the resource recovering with the UF-MD hybrid system. However, FO membrane fouling might be an issue affecting the recovery efficiency of bioactive compounds from TCM wastewater. The bioactive compounds could not be completely concentrated due to potential adsorption on the fouling layer .
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DESALINATION
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2021
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IF 9.501
Wenwei Zhong,Yingnan Zhao,Shunquan Chen,Jialun Zhong,LiWei Guo,Dongyang Zheng,Chun Xie,Chao Ji,Yi Guo,Guangxi Dong,Fengyuan Zhang,Alicia An,Shaoping Li,Sheng Li
TCM wastewater treatment is a significant environmental issue in China. This study investigated the effectiveness of the UF-MD hybrid system on recycling valuable resources in TCM wastewater. Synthetic TCM wastewater was prepared and separated with the self-assemble UF-MD hybrid system. Moreover, the feed temperature (45 °C, 55 °C, 65 °C) and membrane materials' influence on MD performance were also evaluated. Results show that the UF-MD hybrid system is efficient to achieve a complete separation and resources recycle from the TCM wastewater. The MD flux production increased with the increment of feed temperature. However, some bioactive compounds could not be concentrated in MD due to their potential degradation at high temperatures, and membrane wetting might be an issue in long-term operation. Although PP membranes exhibited the highest flux among PP , PTFE and PVDF membranes, considering the wetting and fouling resistance , PTFE membranes would be a better option for long-term MD operation at 65 °C.
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JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
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2023
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Qianru Gao,Weiyi Tian,Huabing Yang,Haiming Hu,Junping Zheng,Xiaowei Yao,Baifei Hu,Hongtao Liu
Ethnopharmacological relevance Shen-Ling-Bai-Zhu-San (SLBZS) is a classic formula for strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness, which has shown excellent efficacy in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in traditional Chinese medicine clinical studies. However, its exact pharmacological mechanism needs to be further elucidated. Aim of the study This study aims to investigate the restorative effect and mechanism of SLBZS on disturbed intestinal homeostasis in DSS-induced colitis mice. Materials and methods A colitis model was induced by 3% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) for seven days, and SLBZS was administered by gavage. The influence of SLBZS on DSS-induced clinical symptoms and disease activity index (DAI) was monitored and analyzed. Alcian blue and fluorescein isothiocyanate-conjugated wheat germ agglutinin (FITC-WGA) staining were used to assess intestinal mucus changes. The expression of intestinal barrier function indexes and immune-associated indexes were determined by H&E staining, real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR), and Western blot. And gut microbiota changes were detected by 16 S rDNA sequencing technology. The antibiotic experiment was used to explore the role of gut microbiota in SLBZS treatment. Results The results showed that SLBZS significantly improved the physiological indexes including body weight, DAI score, and colon length of colitis mice. We focused on the effects of SLBZS on intestinal homeostasis in colitis mice. First, SLBZS could enhance the secretion of intestinal mucin and the expression levels of tight junctions and adhesive junctions. Second, SLBZS inhibited the expression level of inflammatory factors and reduced the protein expression level of NLRP3 inflammasome. Third, 16 S rDNA sequencing analysis revealed that SLBZS repaired the dysfunctional gut microbiota of colitis mice, such as enhancing the abundance of short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria including Faecalibaculum , Colidextribacter , and Coprococcus . Further, by gut microbiota-depleted mice, we found that SLBZS could not exert an anti-colitis effect when gut microbiota was absent. Conclusions SLBZS restored intestinal environmental homeostasis by enhancing intestinal barrier function, inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome, and restoring disturbed gut microbiota. And SLBZS could not ameliorate colitis mice with depleted gut microbiota. Our finding provided a theoretical basis for the clinical application of SLBZS in IBD.
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JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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2023
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IF 5
Jiajia Jin,Jun chen,Xin Shou,Keqing Shi,Xingjie Zan,Yan Zu,Xiaoying Huang
Monoammoniuma Glycyrrhizinate is a great substitute for antibiotics in treating acute lung injury and can reduce the range of problems caused by antibiotic resistance. However, Monoammoniuma Glycyrrhizinate is not widely used in clinical practice due to its poor water solubility and the frequent use of large doses of drugs can cause adverse reactions in other organs. To solve this problem, we use electrostatic spray technology to produce microspheres which can be inhaled directly into the lungs and allow for slow release of the drug in the lungs, and they have smooth surface and good biocompatibility. In animal models, we find out that the MAG-encapsulated microspheres group show the best treatment effect compared to other treatment groups and may attenuate the activity of the LPS-activated Nuclear Factor signaling pathway. Therefore, this therapeutic strategy could potentially deliver the drug precisely to the lung, avoid these side effects, and provide a more scientifically effective way to treat pulmonary diseases with potential medicine.
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Journal of Materials Chemistry B
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2013
·Vol. 1
·期 11
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IF 0
Yan Zhang,Jianjing Liu,Yutong Fu,Ke Tan,Zhaoyang Ye,Meidong Lang
A novel polyion complex (PIC) drug carrier was developed via electrostatic self-assembly in aqueous media based on our previous copolymer methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(γ-amino-ε-caprolactone) (mPEG-b-PACL) and anti-hepatotoxic drug ammonium glycyrrhizinate (AMG). The formation and the physicochemical properties of the polyion complex nanoparticles in aqueous solution were investigated by various methods. The results demonstrated that AMG was encapsulated successfully and the nanoparticles had a core–shell or tri-layer spherical structure based on the length of the PACL. The AMG/PACL PIC also displayed a high loading capacity and encapsulation efficiency of up to 41.8% and 91.7%, respectively. Furthermore, the nanoparticles enabled a continuous and sustained in vitro AMG release and the release half time was about 3 times that of the free AMG's. Results obtained by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy revealed that AMG loaded nanoparticles demonstrated greater prevention of liver cell apoptosis induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). These findings indicated that methoxy poly(ethylene glycol) (mPEG)-b-poly(γ-amino-ε-caprolactone) could be an efficient AMG carrier and could even be used as a delivery template for some other negatively charged water-soluble drugs or gene delivery systems.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2013
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IF 2.112
Yan Zhang,Zhaojun Wang,Weimin Zhou,Guoquan Min,Meidong Lang
Cationic poly(ɛ-caprolactone) modified hollow mesoporous silica (HMSNs) was achieved by a post graft method via covalent linkage between the silanols on the surface of silica and the trimethoxysilane groups at the end of the poly(γ-(carbamic acid benzyl ester)-ɛ-caprolactone). The trimethoxysilane groups were introduced to poly(γ-(carbamic acid benzyl ester)-ɛ-caprolactone) by ring opening polymerization of γ-(carbamic acid benzyl ester)-ɛ-caprolactone (γCABɛCL) with 3-aminopropyl trimethoxysilane as initiator. Subsequently, the polymer was grafted to the HMSNs and the protected groups of Cbz were removed, thus the amino groups were obtained accordingly. The structure of the polymer was confirmed by 1 H NMR. In addition, the TEM and SEM demonstrated that the HMSNs were spherical and the polymer was well coated on the spheres. FTIR, TGA and N 2 adsorption results proved that the modified processes were effective and the structure of the HMSNs was well reserved. The cationic surface was further confirmed by zeta potential. Moreover, the potential application of the HMSNs in drug delivery was studied with ammonium glycyrrhizinate (AMG) as model drug. Results showed that the cationic HMSNs could be an efficient AMG carrier.
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