Journal of Materials Chemistry B
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2026
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IF 6.2
Wang Zhang,Jingrou Sun,Ying Ou,Jing Zhang,Yilan Bai,Jingxi Hong,Lingchang Meng,Yi Song,Tiepeng Wang,Zhiting Sun,Jing Wu
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the intestine characterized by recurrent episodes. Current therapies exhibit limited efficacy and raise safety concerns. This study aimed to enhance the water solubility of the natural compound shikonin and improve its therapeutic efficacy by developing novel metal-phenolic nanoparticles. Zn-shikonin-PEG hybrid nanoparticles (Zn-SHK-PEG NPs) were synthesized by coordinating Zn2+ with shikonin and functionalizing the complex with polyethylene glycol (PEG). Dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis was employed to evaluate the therapeutic potential and mechanisms of the nanoparticles. Treatment with Zn-SHK-PEG NPs markedly alleviated weight loss and colon shortening, decreased the disease activity index (DAI), and reduced histopathological injury. Mechanistic investigations suggested that the nanoparticles reduced histidine decarboxylase (HDC) expression, which was associated with PKM2 regulation, accompanied by decreased histamine (HA) levels and suppressed inflammation. Furthermore, Zn-SHK-PEG NPs altered the gut microbiota composition, including enrichment of Akkermansia muciniphila, which may also contribute to the overall therapeutic effect. In summary, Zn-SHK-PEG NPs ameliorated DSS-induced colitis, and the therapeutic effects were associated with the regulation of the HDC/histamine axis, suppression of inflammatory responses, and modulation of gut microbiota. These findings suggest that Zn-SHK-PEG NPs may represent a potential strategy for ulcerative colitis treatment.
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JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR CATALYSIS A-CHEMICAL
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2016
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IF 3.958
Xueliang Cui,Wei Zuo,Meng Tian,Zhengping Dong,Jiantai Ma
Ni MOF-derived N-doped magnetic mesoporous carbon-supported Pd nanoparticles (Pd/Ni-mCN) were prepared and used in the hydrodechlorination (HDC) of chlorophenols (CPs) water pollutants with H 2 at mild reaction conditions. The Pd/Ni-mCN catalyst was characterized in detail by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), N 2 adsorption/desorption, and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM). The Pd/Ni-mCN nanocatalyst showed high activity and complete HDC conversion of a target pollutant such as 4-CP after 90 min at ambient conditions. Other CPs compounds such as 2-CP, 3-CP, 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP), and 2,4,6-trichlorophenol (2,4,6-TCP) were also tested in the HDC reaction. 2-CP was the only intermediate product in the HDC of 2,4-DCP, with phenol being the final product. The HDC of 2,4,6-TCP proceeded with the intermediate formation of 2-CP and 2,4-DCP, this being potentially originated from the steric hindrance of the ortho-substituted Cl atom. Additionally, Pd/Ni-mCN exhibited high catalytic stability and recyclability. Thus, Pd/Ni-mCN was successfully recycled owing to its superparamagnetic properties and reused for at least five times showing stable conversions (above 99% at 90 min) the HDC of 4-CP.
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环境化学
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材料科学
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JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
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2023
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IF 4.1
Guizhou Hu,Lu Wang,Xinqi Li,Jin Qi
Histidine Decarboxylase (HDC), an unique enzyme responsible for the synthesis of histamine, which is an important mediator in allergy. Inhibition of HDC activity to decrease histamine production is one way to alleviate allergic symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) with reported anti-allergy effect is one of important source to search for natural HDC inhibitor. Ultrafiltration combined with high–performance liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (UF–HPLC/MS) is an effective method for screening HDC inhibitor from TCMs. Nevertheless, false-positive and false-negative results caused by the non-specific binding and the neglection of the trace active compounds are major problems in this method. In this study, an integrated strategy that combined UF–HPLC/MS with enzyme channel blocking (ECB) technique and directional enrichment (DE) technique was developed to seek natural HDC inhibitors from Radix Paeoniae alba (RPA), and at the same time, to reduce false-positive and false-negative results. HDC activity was detected to determine the validity of the screened compounds by RP–HPLC–FD in vitro . Molecular docking was applied to assay the binding affinity and binding sites. As a result, three compounds were screened from low content components of RPA after the DE. Among them, two non-specific compounds were eliminated by ECB, and the specific compound was identified as catechin, which has obvious HDC inhibition activity with IC 50 0.52 mM. Furthermore, gallic acid (IC 50 1.8 mM) and paeoniflorin (IC 50 >2 mM) from high content components of RPA were determined having HDC inhibitory activity. In conclusion, the integrated strategy of UF–HPLC/MS combined with ECB and DE technique is an effective mode for rapid and accurate screening and identification of natural HDC inhibitors from TCMs.
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药理学
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分析化学
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传统中药
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过敏研究
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