Forests
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2024
·Vol. 15
·期 10
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IF 2.4
Yong Liu,Jiake Chen,Cunxin Li,Xiangna Han,Hao Wang,Jinsong Bai,Xiaohua Liu
Block lifting is a key step in stabilizing and removing fragile remains at archaeological excavation sites. Due to its favorable working properties and adhesive effect, menthol has recently been proposed as a volatile binding medium for temporary consolidation in archaeological conservation. This paper presents a case study on the use of menthol in the extraction and restoration of a large wooden coffin lid, approximately 1.9 m long and 0.9 m wide, from tomb 11 (M11) at Xie’ertala, located east of a Xie’ertala town in Hailar City, Inner Mongolia, dating to the 7th to 10th centuries CE. This coffin lid had fragmented into numerous wooden pieces, and was preserved in a relatively arid steppe environment, necessitating the extraction of the lid as a consolidated block. The use of menthol for consolidating and lifting the highly fragmented wooden coffin lid was intended to preserve critical archaeological information while avoiding damage to the underlying objects. An analysis of the physicochemical properties of these wooden remains suggests that the timber used for the coffin lid belongs to a common pine species from the Hulunbuir region. The degradation of the coffin lid was relatively mild, as shown by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) results. Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) tests indicated that the hygroscopicity of the archaeological wood was 23.4%, compared to 21.1% for the reference sample, demonstrating good environmental stability. The safety of menthol as a treatment for fragile wooden remains was evaluated by comparing changes in the morphological and porosity characteristics of the coffin lid before and after menthol treatment. After treatment, the widths of the fissures remained largely unchanged, with all relative variations being less than 1%, and the porosity as well as pore size distribution of the wood showed negligible changes. Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) results showed that only 0.6% of menthol residue remained after 8 days of sublimation. This pilot study demonstrates that menthol is a safe temporary consolidant for block lifting and offers a promising alternative to the widely used cyclododecane. In conclusion, this research provided a new approach for conservators to safely lift similarly large and fragile wood remains during archaeological excavations.
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考古学
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文物保护
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材料科学
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Pharmaceutics
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2024
·Vol. 16
·期 12
·1596
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IF 4.9
Xiaoqiang Zhu,Weimin Kong,Zehua Wang,Xiaodong Liu,Li Liu
Background/Objectives:SPT-07A, a D-borneol, is currently being developed in China for the treatment of ischemic stroke. We aimed to create a whole-body physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model to predict the pharmacokinetics of SPT-07A in rats, dogs, and humans.Methods:The in vitro metabolism of SPT-07A was studied using hepatic, renal, and intestinal microsomes. The pharmacokinetics of SPT-07A in rats were simulated using the developed PBPK model and in vitro data. Following validation using pharmacokinetic data in rats, the developed PBPK model was scaled up to dogs and humans.Results:Data from hepatic microsomes revealed that SPT-07A was primarily metabolized by UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGTs). Glucuronidation of SPT-07A also occurred in the kidney and intestine. The in vitro to in vivo extrapolation analysis showed that hepatic clearance of SPT-07A in rats, dogs, and humans accounted for 62.2%, 87.3%, and 76.5% of the total clearance, respectively. The renal clearance of SPT-07A in rats, dogs, and humans accounted for 32.6%, 12.7%, and 23.1% of the total clearance, respectively. Almost all of the observed concentrations of SPT-07A following single or multi-dose to rats, dogs, and humans were within the 5th–95th percentiles of simulations from 100 virtual subjects. Sensitivity analysis showed that hepatic metabolic velocity, renal metabolic velocity, and hepatic blood flow remarkably affected the exposure to SPT-07A in humans. Dedrick plots were also used to predict the pharmacokinetics of SPT-07A in humans. Prediction accuracy using the PBPK model is superior to that of Dedrick plots.Conclusions:We elucidate UGT-mediated SPT-07A metabolism in the liver, kidney, and intestine of rats, dogs, and humans. The pharmacokinetics of SPT-07A were successfully simulated using the developed PBPK model.
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生物医学工程
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药物代谢研究
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LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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2021
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IF 4.952
Zhe Dong,Yu Zhao,Jinliang Chen,Ming Chang,Xiaosan Wang,Qingzhe Jin,Xingguo Wang
Borneol esters have attracted increasing interest due to their potential application in the food industry. In this study, the extraction of d -borneol from Cinnamomum camphora chvar. borneol seed was carried out via steam distillation to gain highly purified d -borneol (99.66%). The lipase-catalyzed lipophilization of extracted d -borneol with oleic acid was performed in a solvent-free system. The influences of lipase type, substrate molar ratio, lipase loading, reaction temperature and reaction time on d -bornyl oleate yield were evaluated. Among four kinds of commercial lipases screened for their esterification efficiency, CRL (lipase from Candida rugose ) displayed the highest catalytic activity in the synthesis of d -bornyl oleate. The yield of more than 95% was obtained under the optimal conditions: substrate molar ratio 1:2 ( d -borneol/oleic acid), lipase loading 8%, reaction temperature 45 °C, reaction time 48 h. The structural identification of d -borneol and product d -bornyl oleate was performed by gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy ( 1 H NMR). The results showed that the product was confirmed to be d -bornyl oleate and the purity of which was 97.51%. This study will pave the way for d -borneol and its esters application in food industry.
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CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
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2022
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IF 4.01
Liyu Liu,Zaiyong Zhang,Yinxiang Cheng,Yihua Jiang,Liye Lu,Jian-Rong Wang,Xuefeng Mei
L-menthol is one of the most important flavoring additives with abundant plant sources. The distinctive odor, cooling characteristic, and diversified biological activities attribute to its widespread application, especially on confections, oral-care commodities, over-the-counter drugs, and tobacco flavors. However, the manufacturing and storage of L-menthol face challenges due to its high volatility and low melting point. In this work, cocrystallization provides a new strategy to manage the stability problem of this important ingredient. Coformers of dietary sources were chosen based on a supramolecular synthon design, and six cocrystals of L-menthol were synthesized by either a solvent-mediated or solvent-free approach. These new solid forms could significantly increase the melting point and reduce the vapor pressure up to 1/45 of the pure L-menthol. Moreover, cocrystals present a high retention rate under storage conditions. The superior stability can be ascribed to diversified supramolecular cavities assembled by coformers, to which L-menthol molecules are restricted by hydrogen bonds.
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食品科学
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化学
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FIBERS AND POLYMERS
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2025
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Li Mengmeng,Chi Shan,Liu Cui,Liu Yanming,Huang Xiaohua
Recent advancements in biotechnology and material science have led to the development of fibers infused with biologically active compounds, highlighting their potential in the textile industry. This research focused on creating functional viscose fibers embedded with menthol, a compound recognized for its antimicrobial properties. To address the volatility and insolubility of menthol, microencapsulation technology was employed to enhance its stability and solubility during the fiber production process. Polyurethane was selected as the shell material and the resulting microcapsules were successfully integrated into the viscose spinning process. The resulting fibers demonstrated excellent antimicrobial performance, indicating their promising application in antimicrobial textiles. This research emphasizes the viability of using microencapsulated bioactive compounds to enhance the functionality of textile materials.
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Bioactive Materials
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2024
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Yuhsien Lai,Xuesong Wu,Zhuoyu Jiang,Yifei Fang,Xiuting Liu,Dan Hong,Yanyun Jiang,Guozhen Tan,Shiqi Tang,Siyao Lu,David Wei,Sam T. Hwang,Kit S. Lam,Liangchun Wang,Yanyu Huang,Zhenrui Shi
Psoriasis, an immune-mediated inflammatory skin disorder characterized by a chronically relapsing-remitting course, continues to be primarily managed through topical therapy. While oral administration of tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitors (TYK2i) stands as an effective approach for psoriasis treatment, the potential efficacy of topical application of TYK2i remains unexplored. Herein, the carbomer/alginic acid hydrogel is embedded with borneol (BO) as a new topical carrier of TYK2i for achieving enhanced transdermal permeation and anti-psoriasis efficacy. The hydrogel system, i.e., TYK2i-BO-gel, exhibits significantly improved preventative and therapeutic effects in mice models of psoriasiform dermatitis, as evidenced by phenotypical images, psoriasis severity score index (PSI), histology, immunohistochemical staining, and PCR analysis. Remarkably, TYK2i-BO-gel outperforms conventional topical corticosteroid therapy by significantly preventing psoriatic lesion recurrence as measured by a nearly 50 % reduction in ear thickness changes ( p < 0.0001), PSI ( p < 0.0001) and epidermal thickness ( p < 0.05). Moreover, a strengthened anti-inflammatory effect caused by TYK2i-BO-gel is seen in a human skin explant model, implying its potential application for human patients. With the addition of BO, the TYK2i-BO-gel not only increases skin permeability but also inhibits the expression of antimicrobial peptides in keratinocytes and facilitates the anti-Th17 response of TYK2i with suppressed activation of STAT3. Therefore, this work represents the accessibility and effectiveness of TYK2i-BO-hydrogel as a new topical formulation for anti-psoriasis management and shows great potential for clinical application.
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皮肤病学
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药剂学
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免疫学
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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2025
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Bin Li,Chenglong Sun,Yanan Yang,Chenqinyao Li,Te Zheng,Jiashuo Zhou,Yun Zhang
This study focuses on the potential hazards of borneol (BO) to aquatic organisms and human health. BO has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, and is widely used in medicine, cosmetics, and detergents. In this study, zebrafish was used as a model organism to systematically evaluate the effects of BO on the heart, liver, kidney, and nervous system. The effects of BO on metabolites of zebrafish were studied using MALDI-MSI. The results showed that a high concentration of BO (500 μM) could induce morphological abnormalities (swim-bladder loss, spinal curvature, body-length shortening), cardiotoxicity (decreased heart rate, increased SV-BA distance), hepatotoxicity (reduced liver area index), and neurotoxicity (impaired behavioral ability, and dopamine neuron development deficits), but there was no renal toxicity observed in zebrafish. Additionally, MALDI-MSI analysis showed that BO exposure significantly altered the levels of metabolites, including phospholipids, fatty acids, choline, and amino acids. The contents of PC-34:1, PC-34:2, PI-36:4, PE-36:1, LysoPE-22:5, LysoPC-18:1, FA-18:2, phenylalanine, lysine and glutathione were significantly increased, while the contents of PC-38:6 and PC-40:6 were significantly decreased. Notably, BO elicited a significant alteration in the mRNA expression levels of genes associated with phospholipid metabolism, fatty acid metabolism, choline metabolism, and amino acid metabolism (such as elovl5 , chpt1 , chka , setd7 , hgd ). This study revealed that BO exerted toxicity on multiple organs and demonstrated that BO causes metabolic dysregulation in zebrafish. These findings provide a novel insight into the toxicity of BO.
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毒理学
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环境科学
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代谢组学
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MOLECULES
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2022
·Vol. 27
·期 18
·6013
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IF 4.927
Xinjiao Cui,Donghao Ye,Jiankun Wei,Xiaodi Du,Pengzhao Wang,Junsheng Li
Fragrances have been widely used in many customer products to improve the sensory quality and cover flavor defects. The key to the successful application of fragrance is to realize controlled fragrance release, which relies on the use of an appropriate carrier for fragrance. An ideal fragrance carrier helps to achieve the stable storage and controlled release of fragrance. In this work, a novel composite fragrance carrier with MIL-101 (Cr) as the fragrance host and cellulose acetate fiber (CAF) as the protective shell was developed. The encapsulation effect of MIL-101 (Cr) and the protective function of the CAF shell significantly improved the storage stability of L-menthol (LM). Only 5 wt % of LM was lost after 40 days of storage at room temperature. Encapsulated LM could also be effectively released upon heating due to the thermal responsiveness of CAF. In addition, the composite carrier was highly stable with neglectable Cr leaching under different conditions. The results of this work showed that the developed composite carrier could be a promising carrier for the thermally triggered release of fragrance.Keywords:composite materials;stable storage;controlled release;adsorption;L-menthol
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材料科学
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化学工程
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JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
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2024
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Jue Chen,Hexiang Zhong,Shan Zhu
In this study, the selectivity of a hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent (HDES) comprising 2-ethylhexylphosphonic acid mono-(2-ethylhexyl) ester (P507) and L-menthol (Men) was assessed for the extraction and separation of Cu(II), Co(II), and Ni(II) from acidic leaching solutions, aiming to make the HDES system more consummate and provide a novel approach for metal extraction using HDES. The results indicated that under the conditions of a 2:1 M ratio of P507 to Men, an extraction temperature of 40℃, an extraction time of 40 min, an oil-water ratio(O/W, v/v) of 1, and a pH value of 4, the three-stage cross-flow extraction efficiency of the HDES for Cu(II) was over 99 %. Furthermore, successful selective separation of Cu(II), Ni(II), and Co(II) was demonstrated by separation coefficients β Cu/Ni of 2150 and β Cu/Co of 305. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and density functional theory (DFT) indicated that the formation of an HDES molecule involved the combination of two molecules of P507 and one molecule of Men through hydrogen bonding interactions. Moreover, compared to other cupric complex configurations, the tetrahedral cupric complex, synthesized using two molecules of P507 and two molecules of menthol with Cu(II), exhibited a lower single-point energy and a higher ΔE(LUMO-HOMO), demonstrating greater stability.
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化学工程
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环境科学
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JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY
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2011
·Vol. 71
·期 3
·593-602
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IF 1.22
Zhang Jun,Yu Meihua,Yuan Pei,Lu Gaoqing,Yu Chengzhong
In this work, a series of nanoporous silica materials have been prepared as adsorbents for volatile (−)-menthol, a molecule widely used in food, pharmacy, and cosmetics. The isothermal release properties of (−)-menthol have been investigated and correlated with the structural parameters of nanoporous absorbents. A rotary evaporation method is used to effectively load (−)-menthol into the nanopores of adsorbents and to prevent the whisker growth during the adsorption. It is demonstrated that the pore size, structure, wall thickness and surface functionality of nanoporous adsorbents are four important parameters to influence the isothermal release of (−)-menthol. By tuning these parameters of nanoporous silica adsorbents, controlled release of (−)-menthol can be achieved. A vesicular silica material with thick wall and hydrophobic functional groups is shown to possess the slowest release performance. Our contribution provides important knowledge for the future applications of nanoporous silica materials in pharmacy and cosmetics.
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药学
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化妆品科学
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POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
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2023
·Vol. 34
·期 12
·3894-3898
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IF 3.4
Yun Cao,Xiaofeng Wang,Xiaoyu Zhang,Peng Wang,Gang Tang,Mingjing Guan,Yanyan Li,Huijuan Tian,Jin Zhang,Shun Zhou
The encapsulation of menthol by polymer particles is an attempt to decrease its volatilization loss during the drying process when used in tobacco, cosmetics, and food applications. To generate precise size-controllable menthol microcapsules with high menthol loading, this work encapsulated menthol with alginate using a new active flow-focusing microfluidic technology. The size of the alginate-encapsulated menthol microcapsules can be precisely controlled by adjusting the diameters of the nozzles. The results showed that the size difference scale could be controlled below 5%, and the encapsulation efficiency was higher than 80%. Additionally, alginate encapsulated menthol microcapsules exhibited a sustained-release effect. The presence of an alginate shell can effectively protect menthol from rapid volatilization, which is conducive to avoiding menthol loss for tobacco, cosmetics, and food applications.
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化学工程
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BIOMATERIALS
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2014
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IF 8.312
Kun Zhang,Hangrong Chen,Faqi Li,Qi Wang,Shuguang Zheng,Huixiong Xu,Ming Ma,Xiaoqing Jia,Yu Chen,Juan Mou,Xia Wang,Jianlin Shi
Aiming at substantially enhanced efficacy and biosafety of clinical HIFU therapy, a natural solid medium, L-menthol (LM), characteristic of mild and controllable “solid-liquid-gas” (SLG) tri-phase transition, was adopted, instead of those conventional explosive liquid–gas (LG) bi-phase transitional media, in constructing a multifunctional theranostic system. Owing to the continuous and controllable characteristics of SLG tri-phase transition, such a novel tri-phase transition-based theranostic system has been demonstrated of the repeatedly enhanced HIFU efficacy ex vivo and in vivo under once intravenous injection and the significantly improved treatment precision, controllability and biosafety when comparing to the traditional bi-phase transition medium, perfluorohexane (PFH), thus promising great application potential in clinical HIFU treatment. Moreover, this theranostic system has been demonstrated a long blood-circulation lifetime and continuous accumulation in tumor in 24 h, which is very beneficial for the enhanced tumor ablation in vivo along with SLG tri-phase transition. More importantly, after loading multiple model drugs and real drug, such a theranostic system presents a HIFU-mediated temperature-responsive drug release property, and depending on the versatile miscibility of LM, co-loadings with hydrophobic and hydrophilic drugs are also achieved, which provides the possibility of synergistic treatment combining HIFU therapy and chemotherapy.
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医学影像学
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肿瘤学
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药剂学
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