INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2023
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Xin Pan,Pei Liu,Ye-jun Zhang,Hao-kuang Zhang,Hao Wei,Jing-yi Jiang,Hui-Yan,Er-xin Shang,Wei-wen Li,Yiwei Wang,Jin-ao Duan
Carboxymethyl chitosan and resistant starch exhibit good performance in diabetes regulation. We prepared carboxymethyl chitosan - resistant starch complex. Test the properties of composite resistant starch by using X-ray diffraction, water contact angle, infrared spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy, interactions with intestinal microbiota and mouse experiments were also conducted. The results indicated that the composite resistant starch had a good effect on promoting the proliferation of probiotics on Bifidobacterium and a significant inhibitory effect on Escherichia coli than resistant starch ( P < 0.05). After administration, the water intake and weight of diabetic mice were significantly reduced. The blood glucose of diabetic mice was also reduced, and oral glucose tolerance showed that the glucose degradation rates of composite resistant starch were significantly improved compared to model mice. Cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein were significantly lower than those in the diabetes group ( P < 0.05). The diversity of the gut microbiota was also proven.
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ACS Sensors
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2023
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Chenglong Lin,Zhenzhen Liu,Fanghao Fang,Shuai Zhao,Yanyan Li,Meimei Xu,Yusi Peng,Hongyou Chen,Fang Yuan,Wanju Zhang,Xi Zhang,Zheng Teng,Rui Xiao,Yong Yang
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic highlighted the need for rapid and accurate viral detection at the point-of-care testing (POCT). Compared with nucleic acid detection, lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) is a rapid and flexible method for POCT detection. However, the sensitivity of LFIA limits its use for early identification of patients with COVID-19. Here, an innovative surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-LFIA platform based on two-dimensional black phosphorus decorated with Ag nanoparticles as important antigen-capturing and Raman-signal-amplification unit was developed for detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants within 5–20 min. The novel SERS-LFIA platform realized a limit of detection of 0.5 pg/mL and 100 copies/mL for N protein and SARS-CoV-2, demonstrating 1000 times more sensitivity than the commercial LFIA strips. It could reliably detect seven different SARS-CoV-2 variants with cycle threshold (Ct) < 38, with sensitivity and specificity of 97 and 100%, respectively, exhibiting the same sensitivity with q-PCR. Furthermore, the detection results for 48 SARS-CoV-2-positive nasopharyngeal swabs (Ct = 19.8–38.95) and 96 negative nasopharyngeal swabs proved the reliability of the strips in clinical application. The method also had good specificity in double-blind experiments involving several other coronaviruses, respiratory viruses, and respiratory medications. The results showed that the innovative SERS-LFIA platform is expected to be the next-generation antigen detection technology. The inexpensive amplification-free assay combines the advantages of rapid low-cost POCT and highly sensitive nucleic acid detection, and it is suitable for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants and other pathogens. Thus, it could replace existing antigens and nucleic acids to some extent.
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Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials for Biological Applications
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2021
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Rongzhen Fang,Yan Liu,Lei Ma,Xiang Yu,Yiguang Jin
Drug solid dispersions improve the dissolution of drugs in aqueous media for enhancement of oral bioavailability. The current preparation methods of drug solid dispersions mainly involve the evaporation of solvents or the melting of drugs and matrix. Here, we create a new and simple method for the preparation of drug solid dispersions by dissolving drugs in N -vinyl-2-pyrrolidone (NVP) and then NVP photopolymerization. A variety of drugs were explored to find whether they were suitable for this method and only some of them were soluble in NVP and formed transparent and hard solid dispersions, including fluconazole, ketoconazole, bifonazole, miconazole nitrate, sulfamethoxazole, aspirin, ibuprofen and artesunate. The formation of photocuring solid dispersions was highly related to the free radical scavenging function of drugs. Those drugs with strong free radical scavenging capability, including curcumin, resveratrol, quercetin, genistein, puerarin, nicergoline, olanzapine, indomethacin, did not form solid dispersions. They scavenged 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl free radicals, which was demonstrated by ultraviolet spectrometry and electron spin resonance. The scavenging of free radicals stopped the chain polymerization of NVP. The Fourier transform infrared spectra, X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry of ibuprofen solid dispersions and artesunate solid dispersions showed the molecularly miscible state of the drugs and the hydrogen bonding between the drugs and polyvinyl pyrrolidone. The NVP-based solid dispersions of the two drugs had faster and more complete dissolution than their traditional solid dispersions. The NVP photopolymerization-based solid dispersion method provides a new choice for the production of solid dispersions in the research and industrial fields.
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PHYTOMEDICINE
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2021
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Yang Zhang,Shan Liu,Jiu-Long Ma,Chen Chen,Peng Huang,Jia-Hua Ji,Di Wu,Li-Qun Ren
Background Doxorubicin (DOX) is a broad-spectrum anti-tumor drug that has been associated with cardiotoxicity. Plant extracts have been shown to confer protection against DOX-induced cardiotoxicity. Apocynum venetum L . belongs to the Apocynaceae family. Flavonoid extracted from Apocynum venetum L . possess various biological effects, such as lowering blood pressure levels, sedation, diuresis, anti-aging, and improving immunity. Purpose This study investigated the mechanism by which dry leaf extract of Apocynum venetum L. (AVLE) alleviates DOX-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis. Methods HPLC-MS/MS and HPLC methods were used to analyze the components of AVLE. The effects of DOX and AVLE on apoptosis of H9c2 and HMC cells were assessed using the MTT assay. Calcein AM/PI, TUNEL, and flow cytometry were carried out to determine the effects of AVLE on DOX-induced apoptosis. The effect of AVLE on DOX-induced oxidative stress in cardiomyocytes was investigated using ELISA test. Mito-Tracker Red CMXRos, JC-1, and RT-qPCR assays were performed to evaluate the impact of AVLE on DOX-induced cardiomyocyte mitochondrial activity and membrane permeability. Western blot assay was carried out to determine the activation of multiple signaling molecules, including phosphorylated-protein kinase B (p-AKT), Cytochrome c, Bcl-2 family, and caspase family in the apoptosis pathway. The AKT inhibitor was used to block AKT/Bcl-2 signaling pathway to investigate the role of AKT in the protection conferred by AVLE against DOX-induced cardiotoxicity. Results A total of 8 compounds, including rutin, hyperoside, isoquercetin, unidentified compounds, myricetin, quercetin, quercetin-3-O-glucuronide and kaempferol, were detected in AVLE. Of note, DOX suppressed lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels, aggravated oxidative stress, and promoted cardiomyocyte apoptosis. It also upregulated the mRNA expression levels of voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1), adenosine nucleotide transporter 1 (ANT1), and cyclophilin D (CYPD), while suppressing mitochondrial activity and mitochondrial membrane permeability. Treatment with DOX altered the expression levels of apoptosis-associated proteins, Bcl-2 and Bax. However, AVLE treatment alleviated DOX-induced effects on cardiomyocytes. In addition, application of AKT inhibitors promoted DOX-induced apoptosis and reversed the inhibitory effects of AVLE on DOX-induced apoptosis. Conclusions AVLE confer cardio protection by suppressing oxidative stress and apoptosis of cardiomyocytes via AKT/Bcl-2 signaling pathway.
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Surfaces and Interfaces
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2021
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Zhongxuan Xu,Diandi Li,Yuping Tan,Qinyu Yang,Han Xiong,Jiguang Li,Hong Deng,Zhang Lin
Microbial treatment of heavy metals is a low-cost and environmentally friendly method. During the treatment of chromium pollution, environmental media has a great impact on the efficiency of bacteria Cr immobilization. However, when Cr(VI) coexist with different metal cations , the reduction of Cr(VI) and the immobilization of Cr by bacteria are still unclear. In our research, although bacteria were significantly promoted the reduction of Cr(VI) with the coexistence of Mn(II), the bacteria produced the maximum of soluble organic Cr(III). In the performance of immobilization Cr, Mg(II) group has the highest chromium immobilizing rate. In addition, Cd(II) has the strongest inhibitory effect on Cr(VI) reduction and Cr immobilization. The SEM results show that Cr were stored in the cells. However, XRD analysis did not demonstrate the crystal structure. Our research investigated the ability of bacteria to reduce and immobilize Cr with the coexistence of 9 different metal ions, and provided a reference for a deeper understanding of the relationship between bacteria and metal ions.
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Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B
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2021
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Ziru Yu,Dewen Kong,Yu Liang,Xiaoyue Zhao,Guanhua Du
Nicotinic α 4 β 2 receptor antagonists have drawn increasing attention in the development of new antidepressants. In this study, we aimed to investigate the protective effect of VMY-2-95, the new selective antagonist of α 4 β 2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) on corticosterone (CORT) injured mice and cellular models. Fluoxetine was applied as a positive control, and the effects of VMY-2-95 were investigated with three different doses or concentrations (1, 3, 10 mg/kg in mice, and 0.003, 0.03, 0.1 μmol/L in cells). As a result, VMY-2-95 showed significant antidepressant-like effects in the CORT injured mice by improving neuromorphic function, promoting hippocampal nerve proliferation, and regulating the contents of monoamine transmitters. Meanwhile, VMY-2-95 exhibited protective effects on cell viability, cell oxidant, cell apoptosis, and mitochondrial energy metabolism on corticosterone-impaired SH-SY5Y cells. Also, the PKA–CREB–BDNF signaling pathway was up-regulated by VMY-2-95 both in vitro and in vivo , and pathway blockers were also combined with VMY-2-95 to verify the effects furtherly. Therefore, we preliminarily proved that VMY-2-95 had protective effects in depressed mice and SH-SY5Y cells against injuries induced by corticosterone. This work indicated that the application of VMY-2-95 is a potential pharmacological solution for depression. This study also supported the development of α 4 β 2 nAChR antagonists towards neuropsychiatric dysfunctions.
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Journal of Energy Chemistry
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2021
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IF 9.676
Zhiguo Zhang,Hua Huo,Zhenjiang Yu,Lizhi Xiang,Bingxing Xie,Chunyu Du,Jiajun Wang,Geping Yin
Mn doping is deemed as a promising strategy to improve the electrochemical performance of the α-Ni(OH) 2 battery-type supercapacitor electrode. However, the internal structure evolution, the pathways and the dynamics of the proton/intercalated anion migration, as well as the functioning mechanism of Mn dopant to stabilize the layered structure during cycles remain unclear. Here, we unveil that irreversible oxidization of Mn 3+ at the initial CV cycles, which will remain as Mn 4+ in the NiO 2 slabs after the first oxidization to effectively suppress the phase transformation from α-Ni(OH) 2 /γ-NiOOH to β-Ni(OH) 2 /β-NiOOH and further maintain the structural integrity of electrode. With a synergistic combination of theoretical calculations and various structural probes including XRD and 2 H MAS solid state NMR, we decode the structure evolution and dynamics in the initial CV (cyclic voltammetry) cycles, including the absorption/desorption of hydrogen containing species, migration of intercalated anions/water molecules and the change of interlayer space. This present work elucidates a close relationship between doping chemistry and structural reliability, paving a novel way of reengineering supercapacitor electrode materials.
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SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
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2021
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Lei Meng,Chu Xin Peng,Chen He,Fei Yen
The polarity of the magnetic susceptibility χ( T ) of ammonium alum NH 4 Al(SO 4 ) 2 •12H 2 O single crystals below its ferroelectric Curie temperature T C is identified to depend only on the cooling rate. To explain this, we consider reorienting distorted NH 4 + to carry weak magnetic and electric dipole moments that are linearly coupled. Slow cooling allows the dipole moments to align which enhances χ( T ) to become positive. However, due to energy degeneracy of rotational motion and geometric frustration of the NH 4 + , faster cooling rates render the system to become an orientational glass state causing χ( T ) to remain negative. Specific heat measurements also show the presence of excess entropy below a negative anomaly near 53 K. Our findings identify a possible new class of non-equilibrium system with potential applications in non-volatile memory devices.
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NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2021
·Vol. 45
·期 36
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Xue Meng,Li Yan,Maobin Wei,Tao Wang,Ting Xu,Yongsheng Yan,Shihan Cheng
The developed peroxydisulfate (PDS) activation for removing pollutants is a significant technology. Here, a Co(OH)2/Cu2O composite was synthesized and used to activate PDS for tetracycline (TC) degradation. Covering the surface of Cu2O with Co(OH)2 could improve the stability of the material, reactive active sites, and electron transfer efficiency of the catalyst. Thus, Co(OH)2/Cu2O composite exhibited excellent performance in terms of degrading the TC pollutant, and in the Co(OH)2/Cu2O/PDS system, the removal rate of TC could reach 98% within 30 min. Moreover, the effect of pH value, PDS dosage, and TC concentration on the degradation efficiency of TC was systematically studied. According to free radical quenching experiments, the possible mechanism of TC degradation over the Co(OH)2/Cu2O/PDS system was proposed. This work provided a research basis for the use of metal oxides for PDS activation in environmental treatment.
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ChemSusChem
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2021
·Vol. 14
·期 14
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IF 8.928
Jifang Zhang,Wanbing Gong,Huajie Yin,Dongdong Wang,Yunxia Zhang,Haimin Zhang,Guozhong Wang,Huijun Zhao
Graphical Keep it 100 : A facile immersion approach has been developed to grow ultrathin nickel hydroxide nanosheets, which show excellent performance as the anode for electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid with 100 % yield and essentially 100 % faradaic efficiency under a low potential within a short reaction time. Development of electrocatalysts that are capable of efficiently oxidizing biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) into 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is critically important for production of degradable plastics via non-fossil routes. In this study, a facile and scalable immersion synthetic approach has been developed to grow ultrathin nickel hydroxide nanosheets in situ on commercial nickel foam (Ni(OH) 2 /NF) as an anode for the electrocatalytic oxidation of HMF to FDCA with complete HMF conversion, 100 % FDCA yield, and >99 % faradaic efficiency at 1.39 V (vs. RHE) within 90 min. Mechanistic studies reveal that the initial oxidation of HMF takes place at the carbonyl group and FDCA is generated through two further oxidation steps. Impressively, the synthesized Ni(OH) 2 /NF can also be used to electrocatalytically oxidize other alcohol/aldehyde-containing compounds to the targeted products in alkaline medium with 100 % yield and >94 % faradaic efficiency under a low oxidation potential of 1.39 V (vs. RHE) within short reaction times.
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2021
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IF 8.128
Bo Lv,Xuefan Feng,Xiaoping Xi,Xinyan Feng,Zhenyu Yuan,Yu Yang,Fuqin Zhang
Heterogeneously structured materials with supported precious metals , such as Pd, Pt, and Ru, as co-catalysts are important catalysts for efficient photocatalytic water splitting. However, the high costs and low reserves of precious metals have been an obstacle to their application in hydrogen production . In this work, the noble-metal-free Cd 0.3 Zn 0.7 S solid solution was designed and synthesized with an optimized molar ratio of Cd/Zn for the best visible light photocatalytic performance. In addition, a heterojunction hybrid material formed between the Cd 0.3 Zn 0.7 S and Ni(OH) 2 nanosheet was engineered to improve the utilization of light and to inhibit the recombination of holes and electrons. Ni(OH) 2 nanosheets assisted the transfer of the photoexcited electrons to participate in the reduction reactions which is critical for efficient and rapid catalytic hydrogen production. The photoelectrochemical property of the hybrid material was investigated with UV–vis absorption, photoluminance (PL) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements. The mechanism of the high-efficiency and low-cost photocatalytic hydrogen production was established by analyzing the hydrogen evolution kinetics. With the success of replacing precious metal with nickel-based surface heterostructure, this work is expected to provide a new type of photocatalyst for the application of photocatalytic hydrogen production.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2021
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Xuerui Bai,Maiqian Nie,Zhenjun Diwu,Lei Wang,Hongyun Nie,Yan Wang,Qiuyue Yin,Bo Zhang
2-Hydroxymuconic semialdehyde (2-HMS) is a useful intermediate in organic synthesis, but there are few reports for its preparation. 2-HMS accumulates in phenol-containing wastewater treated with Pseudomonas stutzeri N2. This work has studied the extraction of 2-HMS so that the phenolic wastes of high concentration may be used to produce 2-HMS. When 4.25 mmol/L phenol was degraded by Pseudomonas stutzeri N2, the accumulated 2-HMS can reach 3.79 ± 0.08 mmol/L within 30 h. A saturated solution of NaHSO 3 was added into the 2-HMS culture, and white rod-like precipitates formed gradually. Through SEM, XRD and FT-IR, the precipitates were identified as monoclinic hexagonal crystals of α-hydroxy sulfonate sodium with high purity. In the presence of NaOH, α-hydroxy sulfonate sodium could be reduced to the desired 2-HMS product. The optimized conditions were characterized to be 3 mol/L NaOH solution, 5 min and 50 °C. The conversion rate of α-hydroxy sulfonate sodium was up to 87.3 ± 0.2%, and 0.42 ± 0.02 mmol/L 2-HMS were obtained.
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