ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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2020
·Vol. 413
·期 1
·215-223
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IF 3.637
Li Na,Zhao Tengwen,Du Li,Zhang Ziyang,Nian Qixun,Wang Manman
A graphitic carbon nitride (g-C 3 N 4 /Fe 3 O 4 )–based magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) approach was established for fast and simple analysis of estrogens in milk powders. The composites were characterized by X-ray diffractometer, scanning electron microscope, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area and pore size distribution analyzer. Compared with the bulk g-C 3 N 4 , g-C 3 N 4 /Fe 3 O 4 gave a narrower distribution of mesopores and provided an enhanced surface area from 77.1 to 113.7 m 2 /g. Polar analytes of estrogens were selected as model compounds and the extraction of four estrogens was achieved in n-hexane using 15 mg of adsorbent within only 2 min. Possible extraction mechanism of g-C 3 N 4 /Fe 3 O 4 for these estrogens was explored in terms of the polarity of the analytes and the adsorption performance of the adsorbent. The hydrophobicity and the hydrogen-bond interaction between the estrogens and g-C 3 N 4 were responsible for the efficient adsorption. Combined with HPLC, MSPE with the prepared adsorbent gave the enhancement factors of 20 to 24 and the linear ranges of 2–200 μg/kg for 17 β -estradiol and 17 α -ethinylestradiol, 1.5–150 μg/kg for estrone, and 3–300 μg/kg for hexestrol. The detection limits and quantification limits for the estrogens in milk powders were 0.5–0.9 μg/kg and 1.5–3.0 μg/kg, respectively. The recoveries varied from 75.1 to 97.2%, with the intra-day and inter-day precisions ≤ 14.2%. Furthermore, the enrichment of the analytes and the clean-up of fat and protein interferences were achieved simultaneously with one-step g-C 3 N 4 -based MSPE. The present method was convenient, fast, and sensitive, and therefore could be successfully applied for the determination of estrogens in milk powders.
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BMC Pharmacology & Toxicology
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·Vol. 22
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·1-11
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Li Danni,Liu Shaogang,Zhu Jiahao,Shen Liqun,Zhang Qi ying,Zhu Hua
Background The development of novel and effective drugs for targeted human hepatocellular carcinoma still remains a great challenge. The alkaloid nitidine chloride (NC), a component of a traditional Chinese medicine, has been shown to have anticancer properties, but doses at therapeutic levels have unacceptable side effects. Here we investigate folic acid modified D-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS-FA) as a potential carrier for controlled delivery of the drug. Methods Synthesized TPGS-FA was characterized by FTIR, UV-visible and 1 H NMR spectroscopy, and TPGS loaded with NC was evaluated for its ability to induce apoptosis in Huh7 cells by Annexin V/PI and MTT assays, and observed by laser scanning confocal microscopy and inverted phase contrast microscopy. Results TPGS-FA/NC complexes were prepared successfully, and were homogenious with a uniform size of ~ 14 nm diameter. NC was released from the TPGS-FA/NC complexes in a controlled and sustained manner under physiological conditions (pH 7.4). Furthermore, its cytotoxicity to hepatocarcinoma cells was greater than that of free NC. Conclusions TPGS-FA is shown to be useful carrier for drugs such as NC, and TPGS-FA/NC could potentially be a potent and safe drug for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.
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Scientific Reports
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2020
·Vol. 10
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·1-12
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Chu Youqun,Huang Zhangkao,Wang Xinhang,Zhou Menglei,Zhao Fengming
We report the fabrication of silver nanoparticles evenly imbedded into TiN submicrospheres via one-pot solvothermal reaction and subsequent nitridation for electrochemical detecting of hydrogen peroxide. The precursor of TiO 2 submicrospheres and high dispersion of silver nanoparticles are regulated by the alcoholysis of tetrabutyl titanate and reducibility of enol in vitamin C. The ion nitriding promoted the conductivity and micro-nano porous structure on the surface of TiN submicrospheres, which increase the dispersity of silver nanoparticles and make contributions to avoid aggregations. More importantly, the electrochemical response of Ag-TiN submicrospheres to H 2 O 2 was remarkably enhanced due to the co-effects of Ag and N-doping. It provides a superior sensing performance for electrochemical detection of hydrogen peroxide at − 0.3 V with a high sensitivity of 33.25 μA mmol L −1 cm −2 , wide linear range of 0.05–2100 μM and low detection limit of 7.7 nM. The fabricated sensor also reliably applied in detection of H 2 O 2 in milk samples with good reproducibility, repeatability and storage stability.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
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2021
·Vol. 56
·期 10
·6327-6336
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IF 4.22
Yang Ziyin,Bai Xiao
Searching for novel sensing material for highly sensitive nonenzymatic detection of glucose is important. In this paper, it is the first time that AgCoO 2 /MWCNTs was exploring as electrocatalyst for glucose oxidation. Structural characterizations reveal that AgCoO 2 and MWCNTs are interconnected with a three-dimensional porous structure, which leads to attractive electrocatalytic activity for glucose oxidation. The sensor based on AgCoO 2 /MWCNTs is found to exhibit excellent analytical performances for glucose with an extremely high sensitivity of 8214.3 μA mM −1 cm −2 and a wide linear range of four orders of magnitude. Such results indicate that AgCoO 2 /MWCNTs can be employed as a promising material for electrochemical sensing of glucose and also opens avenues for applications of AgCoO 2 in the fields of electrochemical sensing.
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MICROCHIMICA ACTA
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2020
·Vol. 187
·期 11
·1-11
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Zou Jiao,Lan Xi-Wen,Zhao Guo-Qing,Huang Zhao-Ning,Liu Yi-Ping,Yu Jin-Gang
A novel chiral sensing platform, 6-O-α-maltosyl-β-cyclodextrin (Mal-βCD)-based film, is proposed for selective electrochemical recognition of tyrosine ( Tyr ) enantiomers. Black phosphorus nanosheets (BP NSs) and Mal-βCD modified glassy carbon electrode (Mal-βCD/BP NSs/GCE) were prepared by a layer-to-layer drop-casting method, and the platform was easy to fabricate and facile to operate. It is proposed that the amino and hydroxyl groups of the Tyr enantiomers and the chiral hydroxyl groups of Mal-βCD selectively form intermolecular hydrogen bonds to dominate effective chiral recognition. Two linear equations of Ip (μA) = 11.40 C L-Tyr (mM) + 0.28 ( R 2 = 0.99147) and Ip (μA) = 7.96 C D-Tyr (mM) + 0.22 ( R 2 = 0.99583) in the concentration range 0.01–1.00 mM have been obtained. The limits of detection (S/N=3) for L- Tyr and D- Tyr were 4.81 and 6.89 µM, respectively. An interesting phenomenon was that the value of I L- Tyr /I D- Tyr (1.51) in this work was slightly higher than the value of I L- Trp /I D- Trp (1.49) reported in our previous study, where tryptophan ( Trp ) enantiomers were electrochemically recognized by Nafion (NF)-stabilized BPNSs-G2-β-CD composite. The two similar sensors fabricated by different methods showed different recognition ability toward either Tyr or Trp enantiomers, and the underlying mechanism was discussed in detail. More importantly, the proposed chiral sensor enables prediction of the percentages of D- Tyr in racemic Tyr mixtures. The chiral sensor may provide a novel approach for the fabrication of novel chiral platforms in the practical detection of L- or D- enantiomer in racemic Tyr mixtures. Graphical abstract
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INFLAMMATION
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2020
·Vol. 44
·期 2
·746-757
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IF 3.212
Gao Yang,Kang Kai,Liu Yan-song,Li Na-na,Han Qiu-yuan,Liu Hai-tao,Kong Wei-lan,Zhang Xing,Huang Rui,Yang Zhen-yu,Qi Zhi-dong,Zheng Jun-bo,Li Ming,Wang Hong-liang,Li Jia-yu,Liu Rui-jin,Wang Si-cong,Zhang Wei-hua,Zhao Ming-yan,Yu Kai-jiang
This study aimed to investigate the effect of splenectomy on dexmedetomidine-activated cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway-mediated alleviation of LPS-induced AKI. A mouse model of septic kidney injury was established in C57BL/6 mice. A total of 30 C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into the control group, LPS group, dexmedetomidine + LPS group, splenectomy group, splenectomy + LPS group, and splenectomy + dexmedetomidine + LPS group. The pathological effects in kidney tissues in each group were analyzed by HE staining. Apoptosis in each group was examined by the TUNEL method. Cr and Cys-C levels in each group were measured by ELISA. The expression levels of IL-6, NF-κB p65, Caspase-3, the antiapoptotic protein Bcl-2, the proapoptotic protein Bax, and α7nAChR in each group were measured by qRT-PCR and Western blotting. Dexmedetomidine alone reduced apoptosis in kidney tissue; however, apoptosis was increased after splenectomy in mice treated with dexmedetomidine. Splenectomy reduced the production of proinflammatory cytokines in circulation and had a protective effect on the kidney. Splenectomy inhibited dexmedetomidine-mediated activation of the α7nAChR pathway. Dexmedetomidine effectively alleviated LPS-induced kidney injury, and splenectomy inhibited the anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, and renoprotective effects of dexmedetomidine. The kidney-spleen axis is mediated by the α7nAChR-NF-κB signaling pathway and is involved in the development of AKI.
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JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
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2020
·Vol. 18
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·1-15
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IF 6.518
Zhang Man,Ye Lili,Huang Hao,Cheng Dandan,Liu Kaixin,Wu Wenbo,Shen Fukui,Jiang Zhihong,Hou Yuanyuan,Bai Gang
Background Nanoparticle-based pulmonary drug delivery systems are commonly developed and applied for drug-targeted delivery. They exhibit significant advantages compared to traditional pulmonary drug delivery systems. However, developing the formulation of each drug is a time-consuming and laborious task.Results In this study, a universal lung-targeting nanoparticle was designed and constructed. The self-assembled micelles were composed of a platycodon secondary saponin, 3-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl platycodigenin 682 (GP-682), based on its specific amphiphilic structure. The GP-682 micelles exhibited a relatively stable zeta potential with a particle size between 60 and 90 nm, and the critical micelle concentration (CMC) value was approximately 42.3 μg/mL. Preincubation of GP-682 micelles markedly enhanced their cell membrane permeability and improved drug uptake in vitro. The results were visualized using fluorescent dye tracing, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observations and the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release assay. The obtained benefits enhanced the distribution of levofloxacin (Lev) in mouse lung tissue and reduced antibiotics overdosing. The acute lung injury mouse model induced by the Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA 14 strain demonstrated that preinjection of GP-682 micelles before antibiotic administration resulted in a higher survival rate and anti-infective efficacy in vivo. It also caused reductions in pulmonary injury, bacterial invasion and cytokine expression compared with treatment with Lev alone.Conclusion sGP-682 micelles are another nanoparticle-based pulmonary drug delivery system and provide a new lung-targeting therapy option.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
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2020
·Vol. 31
·期 22
·19931-19942
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IF 2.22
Chen Qi-Wen,Zhou Jian-Ping,Zhu Pan-Pan
Mg 7 V 4 O 16 (OH) 2 ·H 2 O was prepared by improving the hydrothermal conditions and Mg 3 (VO 4 ) 2 was obtained by heat treatment of Mg 7 V 4 O 16 (OH) 2 ·H 2 O at 700 °C. XRD shows a phase transition from a hexagonal structure to an orthogonal structure, which is confirmed by the HRTEM results. Mg 3 (VO 4 ) 2 keeps overall pencil-shaped SEM morphology with Mg 7 V 4 O 16 (OH) 2 ·H 2 O but shows a lot of spaces due to the loss of hydroxyl groups and crystal water in the structure during heat treatment. Mg 3 (VO 4 ) 2 enjoys a narrower band gap in comparison with Mg 7 V 4 O 16 (OH) 2 ·H 2 O. The space in Mg 3 (VO 4 ) 2 microstructure and its narrower band gap improve the transmission efficiency of Li + , reaching a stabile capacity of 151 mAh/g after cycling 100 times at a current density of 100 mA/g.
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CELLULOSE
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2020
·Vol. 27
·期 14
·8405-8427
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Zhao Zhong,Zhang Mingwen,Hurren Chris,Zhou Liming,Wu Jihong,Sun Lu
Abstract The light fastness of fabrics dyed with natural dyes is not satisfactory, which limits their applications in the textile industry. So far, the detailed photofading mechanism of natural dyes remains unclear. To improve the light fastness of cotton fabrics dyed with two natural dyes (sodium copper chlorophyllin and gardenia yellow), two additives ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt (EDTA-2Na) and sodium citrate were used to treat the dyed cotton fabrics via the dipping-padding method. The performance results showed that both the two additives had good effects on inhibiting the photofading of the dyed fabrics. The photofading mechanism of the two natural dyes was also investigated. The results from 1,1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl free radical (DPPH) scavenging assay and cyclic voltammetry tests demonstrated very limited antioxidant properties of the two dyes. Singlet oxygen and hydroxyl radical were detected in the photosensitizing process of the two dyes by electron paramagnetic resonance method. The photo-induced chemiluminescence (PICL) tests confirmed that the color changes of the dyed cotton fabrics were reduced because the reactivities of the two dyes to react with reactive oxygen species were dramatically reduced in the presence of EDTA-2Na and sodium citrate. End products generated in the photofading of the two dyes were detected by high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC–MS). Based on the comprehensive analysis of above results, possible degradation pathways of the two dyes were proposed. The mechanism study in this research may help shed light on proposing universal solutions to the poor light fastness of most natural dyes on cotton. Graphic abstract
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MICROCHIMICA ACTA
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2020
·Vol. 187
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Sun Ye,Zhang Yao,Wang Yue,Xia Lixin
A new sensor for determination of Ag + ion (Ag + ) by surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is reported. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and 4-aminodiphenyl disulfide (APDS) were chosen as the SERS substrate and probe molecule, respectively. With the addition of Ag + , three new peaks (1141, 1392, and 1435 cm −1 ) appeared in the SERS spectrum, indicating that the conversion of APDS to p , p ′-dimercaptoazobenzene (DMAB) was achieved. As the concentration of Ag + increased, the conversion of APDS to DMAB also increased and showed a good linear relationship ( R 2 = 0.9746) in the range of 10 to 100 μM of Ag + . The limit of detection (LOD) was 7 μM. Compared with the traditional determination method, the SERS method is convenient and fast and requires no complicated preprocessing.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
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2020
·Vol. 27
·期 33
·41458-41474
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Sun Kailun,Song Yan,Zong Wansong,Tang Jingchun,Liu Rutao
At present, research progress of anthracene’s toxicity lags far behind the pollution caused on its application fields such as petroleum and minerals. In this paper, anthracene-induced oxidative stress effects and genetic toxicity were investigated at both the molecular and cellular levels. The intracellular oxidative stress effect of anthracene on earthworm primary coelomocyte was confirmed by the detection of reactive oxygen species, antioxidant enzymes activity, and malondialdehyde content. Moreover, after anthracene exposure, the decrease in the mitochondrial membrane potential and cell viability also indicated the adverse effects of anthracene on earthworm coelomocyte. The comet assay proved the break in DNA strand, revealing the anthracene-induced DNA damage. On the molecular level, we revealed that anthracene caused the shrinkage of the catalase skeleton and altered the microenvironment of chromophores of catalase by multi-spectral methods. Molecular simulation results indicated that anthracene interacted with His74 by “arene-arene” force and the dominant binding site between anthracene and catalase was close to the active site of catalase. In addition, anthracene was shown to bind to the DNA molecule by groove binding mode. This study proposed a new combined analysis method for the toxicity evaluation of anthracene at the cellular and molecular levels.
This study creatively proposed a new combined analysis for the toxicity evaluation of ANT at the cellular and molecular levels.
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Science China-Technological Sciences
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2020
·Vol. 64
·期 3
·548-558
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Wang Tao,Liu XiQing,Ma ChangChang,Wei MaoBin,Huo PengWei,Yan YongSheng
Non-biodegradable and toxic photocatalysts pose as secondary threats to the environmental security. In this work, non-toxic biocomposites were prepared using natural bamboo cellulose fibers (CF), polyvinyl alcohols (PVAs), BiVO 4 , and carbon dots (CDs) from biomaterials. Thereafter, their optical properties, chemical characterizations, and photocatalytic performances were evaluated. The novel BiVO 4 (-)CF@CDs(-)PVA composites were prepared via the combined implementation of in situ and impregnation methods. The optical properties revealed that the CDs and fibers increased the range and intensity of light absorption. The PVAs were used as the shield and dispersant to enhance stability because they have numerous chemical groups. In view of the various possible paths of electron migration, the enhanced photocatalytic activity of BiVO 4 (-)CF@CDs(-)PVA composites for tetracycline degradation was observed under visible light illumination. The origins of the structure, morphology, and optical mechanism in the enhancement of the photocatalytic ability of BiVO 4 (-)CF@CDs(-)PVA composites were discussed and demonstrated.
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