Frontiers in Chemistry
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2023
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IF 5.5
Ma Yufeng,Zhang Fengsen,Zhong Yijing,Huang Yongchun,Yixizhuoma,Jia Qiangqiang,Zhang Shoude
Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5), a cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase, controls the duration of the cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) signal by hydrolyzing cGMP to GMP. Inhibiting the activity of PDE5A has proven to be an effective strategy for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension and erectile dysfunction. Current enzymatic activity assay methods for PDE5A mainly use fluorescent or isotope-labeled substrates, which are expensive and inconvenient. Here, we developed an LC/MS-based enzymatic activity assay for PDE5A without labeling, which detects the enzymatic activity of PDE5A by quantifying the substrate cGMP and product GMP at a concentration of 100 nM. The accuracy of this method was verified by a fluorescently labeled substrate. Moreover, a new inhibitor of PDE5A was identified by this method and virtual screening. It inhibited PDE5A with an IC50 value of 870 nM. Overall, the proposed strategy provides a new method for screening PDE5A inhibitors.
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BMC MICROBIOLOGY
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2025
·Vol. 25
·期 1
·1-13
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IF 4.2
Cao Xiaoyu,Zhang Yu,Xu Qianqian,Yan Hai
The overproduction of uric acid, driven by its key precursors (inosine and guanosine), leads to hyperuricemia, a metabolic disorder associated with severe complications such as gout and renal dysfunction. Here, a promising bacterial strain YC06 with excellent biodegradation capability for inosine and guanosine was successfully isolated from healthy individual feces and identified as Bacillus paranthracis through average nucleotide identity (ANI) analysis. B. paranthracis YC06 resting cells (live but suspended in PBS buffer) and its cell-free extracts could effectively biodegrade inosine and guanosine in vitro. Whole-genome sequencing revealed a 5,535,183 bp draft genome (52 contigs, 35.22% GC content) containing 5,672 protein-coding genes. B. paranthracis YC06 demonstrated high survival rates in simulated gastrointestinal fluids, supported by the presence of stress-response genes and bile salt hydrolase genes associated with gastrointestinal tolerance. However, this strain exhibited hemolytic activity and no amino acid decarboxylase activity, while hemolysin genes, antibiotic genes and toxin-producing genes were identified, raising potential biosafety concerns for its further application. The gene functional annotation and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification electrophoresis identified key genes ( rihA , rihB , deoD and pnp ) encoding purine nucleosidase and purine-nucleoside phosphorylase, and combined with biodegradation product analysis, elucidated the pathways of inosine and guanosine biodegradation into hypoxanthine and guanine. Comprehensive safety evaluations, including cytotoxicity assay and in vivo pathogenicity studies, must be conducted to rigorously assess its risks prior to practical utilization.
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2024
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IF 9.4
Le Yang,Hong Zhang,Chang Wang,Yunhong Jiao,Xiuyan Pang,Jianzhong Xu,Haiyun Ma
The construction of supramolecular aerogels still faces great challenges. Herein, we present a novel bio-based supramolecular aerogel derived from G-Quadruplex self-assembly of guanosine (G), boric acid (B) and sodium alginate (SA) and the obtained GBS aerogels exhibit superior flame-retardant and thermal insulating properties. The entire process involves environmentally friendly aqueous solvents and freeze-drying. Benefiting from the supramolecular self-assembly and interpenetrating dual network structures, GBS aerogels exhibit unique structures and sufficient self-supporting capabilities. The resulting GBS aerogels exhibit overall low densities (36.5–52.4 mg/cm 3 ), and high porosities (>95 %). Moreover, GBS aerogels also illustrate excellent flame retardant and thermal insulating properties. With an oxygen index of 47.0–51.1 %, it can easily achieve a V-0 rating and low heat, smoke release during combustion. This work demonstrates the preparation of intrinsic flame-retardant aerogels derived from supramolecular self-assembly and dual cross-linking strategies, and is expected to provide an idea for the realization and application of novel supramolecular aerogel materials.
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ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
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2025
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Fan Gao,Lingyun Zhu,Fan Zhang,Meng Li,Hairong Lian,Sen Feng,Xinfeng Cheng,Xianling Xiang
Metformin (MET) and its metabolite guanylurea (GUA) are prevalent in aquatic environments, raising concerns about their potential risks to aquatic organisms. However, the toxicity of these compounds through different exposure routes has not been reported. This study evaluated the effects of MET and GUA on the growth of the green algae Tetradesmus obliquus and on life table parameters of the freshwater rotifer Brachionus calyciflorus through various exposure routes, including waterborne, foodborne, and combined waterborne + foodborne. Our results indicated that both MET and GUA, at concentrations of 1 mg/L and 100 mg/L, inhibited algae growth, with GUA causing greater stress than MET. Additionally, compared to waterborne exposure, foodborne and combined waterborne + foodborne exposures of MET and GUA at these concentrations significantly decreased the net reproductive rate (R 0 ), intrinsic rate of population increase (r m ), and life expectancy (e 0 ) of B. calyciflorus . Notably, the impact of exposure routes on the life table parameters of B. calyciflorus was generally greater than the impact of exposure concentrations. Therefore, previous studies focusing solely on waterborne exposure may have underestimated the toxicity of MET and GUA.
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JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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2022
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IF 4.198
Zhaohang Chen,Pengcheng Zhou,Yuanxia Guo,Anna,Jiakun Bai,Renzhong Qiao,Chao Li
A guanosine-based hydrogel formed by the self-assembly of guanosine and 4-((l-prolinamide)methyl)phenylboronic acid was constructed. The G quartets were selectively stabilized by K+ ions to form a self-supporting transparent hydrogel. These guanosine-derived assemblies were used to catalyze the aldol reaction in water without any additives, affording desirable conversion and enantioselectivity of the product. The controlled assays of small-molecule components indicated that the stable assemblies were the definite species that achieved high enantioselective catalysis. The current catalytic system can be readily recovered by simple extraction and still acquired good performance of the reaction after four cycles.
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有机化学
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Virulence
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2025
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IF 5.4
Yue Dong,Xiaona Liu,Shanshan Xiong,Mingyu Cao,Haojie Wu,Long Chen,Mengmeng Zhao,Yadan Zheng,Zhiyun Zhang,Yanyan Liu,Yanhua Li,Qianwei Qu,Chunliu Dong
The emergence and rapid development of antibiotic resistance poses a serious threat to global public health. Streptococcus suis (S. suis) is an important zoonotic pathogen, and the development of its antibiotic resistance has made the infections difficult to treat. The combination of non-antibiotic compounds with antibiotics is considered a promising strategy against multidrug-resistant bacteria. However, the mechanism by which metabolites act as antibiotic adjuvant remains unclear. Here, we found that guanosine metabolism was repressed in multidrug-resistant S. suis. Exogenous guanosine promoted the antibacterial effects of ceftiofur sodium (CEF) in vitro and in vivo. Furthermore, we demonstrated that exogenous guanosine promoted the biosynthesis of purine pathway, TCA cycle and bacterial respiration, which make bacteria more sensitive to the killing effect of antibacterial. In addition, the function of the cell membrane is affected by guanosine and the accumulation of antimicrobials in the bacteria increased. Bacterial-oxidative stress and DNA damage induced by guanosine is also one of the mechanisms by which the antibacterial effect is enhanced. These results suggest that guanosine is a promising adjuvant for antibacterial drugs and provide new theoretical basis for the clinical treatment of S. suis infection.
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APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
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2021
·Vol. 193
·期 11
·3753-3764
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IF 2.926
Chen Xiaochun,Huang Xiaoquan,Tang Yiwen,Zhang Lei
Nuclease P1 (NP1) can hydrolyze nucleic acids into four 5′-mononucleotides, which are widely used in the pharmaceutical and food industries. In this paper, an aqueous two-phase system (ATPS) was developed to purify NP1 from Penicillium citrinum . Polyethylene glycol (PEG) and nucleotides salts were studied to form ATPSs, among which PEG3000/disodium guanosine monophosphate (GMPNa 2 ) was researched, including the phase composition and pH. Using 14% (w/w) PEG3000 and 20% (w/w) GMPNa 2 ATPS at pH 5.0, the best recovery and purification factor, 82.4% and 3.59, were obtained. The recovery of NP1 was 98.3% by the separation of ultrafiltration from the PEG-rich phase. The recycling use of GMPNa 2 was also studied, and 95.1% of GMPNa 2 in the salt-rich phase was obtained with the addition of ethanol as the solvent. These results showed that the ATPS was effective for purification of NP1.
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Food and Bioprocess Technology
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2024
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IF 5.3
Shi Yingkun,Niu Zijun,Chen Sichun,Wang Songlei,Yang Lingfan,Wang Yihua
Abstract Electrochemical analysis is a powerful analytical technique with extensive applications in the food industry, offers high advantages due to its high sensitivity, low operating cost, and high-speed analysis. In this study, a novel nanoenzymes high-catalytic platform based on a conductive polymer (MXene) was established for the detection of Guanosine 5′-monophosphate (GMP). The MXene/Fe 3 O 4 /β-CD nanocomposites were synthesized using a self-assembly method, exhibiting significant catalytic activity and a large specific surface area. The surface morphology, functional groups and chemical bonds of MXene/Fe 3 O 4 /β-CD were analyzed via scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Electrochemical experiments indicated a significant amplification of GMP electrical signals on the nanoenzymatic platform. The oxidation of GMP to 8-oxo-GMP involved the transfer of two electrons (−2e − ) and two protons (-2H + ) at the MXene/Fe 3 O 4 /β-CD modified glassy carbon electrode. Under optimized conditions, this electrochemical nanoenzymatic platform achieved a low detection limit of 0.0126 μM for GMP, with linear ranges from 0.05 μM to 600 μM. The sensor demonstrated excellent selectivity and stability and was successfully applied for GMP determination in chicken, fish, pork and beef samples. This study provided a new pathway for the development of sensors for GMP detection. Graphical Abstract
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Catalysis Science & Technology
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2022
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·期 9
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IF 6.177
Amjad Hussain Memon,Bin Wei,Saira Shams,Yucui Jiang,Mengzhao Jiao,Mingming Su,Hao Liang
The growing proportion of the textile industry has led to an increase in the concentration of colored dyes in aquatic systems. Compared to traditional natural enzymes, enzyme-mimicking nanomaterials with higher stability and lower sensitivity have become a promising approach for dye removal. In this work, a simple and efficient method was described to synthesize hematin nanocomposites (hematin@Cu/GMP) for degradation of several dyes, such as orange G (OG), amido black 10B (AB), crystal violet (CV), patent blue VF (PB) and methyl orange (MO). The experimental data suggested that the hematin-based nanocomposite exhibited excellent binding affinity towards Cu2+ and GMP with no effect on the composite formation in the presence of chloride salts. Further, the bi-enzymatic activity of the discussed composite was evaluated against different substrates with performance relatively better than natural laccase and horseradish peroxidase. The catalytic activity of the hematin@Cu/GMP demonstrated excellent potential with 100% degradation efficiency for the said dyes. The composite furthermore demonstrated relatively better performance for the degradation of the OG dye with retained catalytic activity under harsh chemical conditions. Moreover, the composite demonstrated excellent reusability and stability against inorganic radicals including cations, anions, and other organic solvents. The bi-enzymatic activity and catalytic potential of the proposed nanocomposites are suggestive of their reliability for greener industrial applications.
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Applied Biological Chemistry
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2022
·Vol. 65
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IF 3.206
Yu Ying,Huan Siqi,Wang Xiaodan,Yang Cong,Liu Dengyong
A sensitive electrochemical sensor for the selective detection of 5ʹ-guanylic acid (5ʹ-GMP) was prepared by combining sulfonated-multiwalled carbon nanotubes (SMWCNTs) and [Ru(bpy)2dpp]Cl2, which were dripped on the surface of a glass carbon electrode (GCE) immobilized with gold nanoparticles. The 5ʹ-GMP electrochemical biosensor was fabricated using [Ru(bpy)2dpp]2+/SMWCNTs/Au/GCE as working, Ag/AgCl as reference and Pt as auxiliary electrode connected by an electrochemical workstation. The modified electrode was characterized by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results showed the sensor’s response current had the best peak shape and maximum peak when the pH of electrolyte was 3, scan speed of CV was in the range of 100 to 180 mV/s, and the enrichment time was in the range of 200 to 300 s. Under the optimum conditions, a linear analytical curve was obtained for 5ʹ-GMP concentrations in the range of 0.01 to 0.5 mmol L−1, with a detection limit of 0.0014 mmol L−1. The analytical results of the 5ʹ-GMP sensor were exhibited good consistent with the data from liquid chromatography. The sensor has good reproducibility, long-term stability and strong immunity to interference, and may be a powerful device for 5ʹ-GMP detection, with great advantages such as simple preparation and operation, low equipment cost.
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TISSUE & CELL
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2021
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IF 2.466
Jianyun Cao,Xuebing Qiu,Yun Gao,Liangliang Cai
Puerarin regulates the osteoblast differentiation of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells. This study, hereby, explored the effects of puerarin on the osteogenic differentiation of dental follicle cells (DFCs) for the first time. Rat DFCs (rDFCs) were isolated and identified. After the rDFCs were treated by Puerarin and cultured in osteogenic induction medium, the viability, osteogenic differentiation, and the activities of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and nitric oxide (NO) were detected. Besides, the secretion of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) and expressions of collagen I, osteocalcin (OC), osteopontin (OPN), runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2), soluble guanylate cyclase (SGC), and protein kinase G 1 (PKG-1) were further determined or quantified. Puerarin enhanced the viability and osteogenic differentiation, and increased the activities of ALP, NO, and cGMP and the expressions of Collagen I, OC, OPN, RUNX2, SGC, and PKG-1 in rDFCs. After the co-treatment with puerarin and L-NMMA (NO synthase inhibitor), the promotive effects of Puerarin on cell viability, osteogenic differentiation, and the expressions of collagen I, OC, OPN, RUNX2, SGC, and PKG-1 in rDFCs were reversed by L-NMMA. Puerarin boosted the osteogenic differentiation of rDFCs by activating the NO pathway.
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牙科
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BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
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2021
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Xiang Wang,Xin Yan,Bin-cheng Wang,Wei Xue,Chang-ren Zhou,Yi Zhang,Zong-hua Liu
Blood lead poisoning is a universal and severe health problem that greatly threatens human health in various industries. Elimination of blood lead relying on chelating agents and combination with hemoperfusion adsorbents has achieved considerable progress, but it is still suffering from the compromised selectivity of adsorbents as well as in absence of real time monitoring during treatment. Herein, we proposed a selective blood lead adsorbent integrated with real-time visualized/electrochemical bi-modal monitoring based on TMPyP-bound guanosine-borate (GB) supramolecular hydrogel as potential smart hemoperfusion device. The GB hydrogel possessed stability in physiological environment, self-healing ability resistant to fluid shear, blood compatibility, selective adsorption of lead ions superior to conventional adsorbents, anti-fouling performance to blood components and renewability. Benefiting from binding with TMPyP and the intrinsic conductivity, GB hydrogel was endowed with the ability to qualitatively diagnose the presence of blood lead via simple color change and quantitatively reflect the amount of adsorbed lead from blood accurately through electrochemical technique . This work puts forward an integrated treatment/monitoring hemoperfusion device with high selectivity, simple fabrication and low-cost, providing a paradigm for next generation design of intelligent, monitorable theranostic hemopurification system, which is also an extensible platform for the other research fields such as environmental monitoring and remediation.
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