FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2017
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Hongpeng Yang,Li Chen,Cunshan Zhou,Xiaojie Yu,Abu ElGasim A. Yagoub,Haile Ma
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is widely used in the polymer-salt systems. However, the low polarity of the PEG-rich phase limits the application of aqueous biphasic systems (ABS). To overcome this disadvantage, a small quantity of ionic liquid (IL) was used as an adjuvant in ABS to enlarge the polarity range. Therefore, an innovative study involving addition of 4 wt% imidazolium-based ILs to the PEG 600/NaH 2 PO 4 ABS, aiming at controlling the phase behavior and extraction ability, was carried out. The phase diagrams, the tie-lines and the partitioning behavior of l -phenylalanine and ILs were studied in these systems. The results reveal that l -phenylalanine preferentially partitions for the PEG-rich phase. The addition of 4 wt% IL to ABS controls the partitioning behavior of l -phenylalanine, which depends on the type of IL employed. Moreover, it is verified that increasing temperature lead to a decrease in the partition coefficient of l -phenylalanine.
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RSC Advances
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2017
·Vol. 7
·期 63
·39718-39725
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IF 3.108
Chuncai Zhou,Xinyu Zhou,Xiaokai Su
A novel biodegradable and noncytotoxic polycaprolactone-polyethyleneglycol-ε-poly(L-lysine) (PCL-PEG-EPL) triblock copolymer was synthesized via the combination of ring-opening polymerization and facile coupling reactions. The triblock copolymer can self-assemble into vesicles in aqueous solution, and PCL forms the vesicle membrane, whereas the PEG and EPL blocks constitute the vesicle coronas. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) had proved its vesicular structure. The excellent antibacterial ability of the ε-poly(L-lysine) makes the vesicles have good antibacterial activities towards both E. coli (Gram negative) and S. aureus (Gram positive), and the minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) were both 62.5 μg mL−1. Moreover, the special bacterial-killing mechanism of antibacterial peptides may avoid producing antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Besides, the cell viability assays showed that the triblock copolymer was noncytotoxic up to a tested concentration of 1000 μg mL−1. Therefore, the copolymer vesicles have high selectivity (1000/62.5). The DOX drug loading and release profile suggested that the triblock copolymer vesicles have drug releasing ability. At the same time, in vitro enzymatic biodegradation experiments proved that the triblock copolymer vesicles could be degraded in the existence of lipid enzyme. All these results indicate that these multifunctional triblock copolymer vesicles with much lower cytotoxicity, showing antibacterial activities (without antibiotic resistance), can be a promising substitute for antibiotics. In addition, it can be used as an “armed” delivery template for anticancer drugs due to its drug delivery capacity.
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SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
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2024
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Linmu Chen,Jingna Yan,Yiwen Miu,Rui Huang,Hao Wei,Lilei Wang,Cheng Zhang,Lianyu Yuan,Huarong Tong
The distinct qualities of etiolated leaves from chlorotic tea cultivars are significantly related to their developmental stages during harvesting. In this study, Hjy ( Camellia sinensis L. cv . Huangjinye) as a light sensitive etiolated tea variety had a higher concentration of theanine (99.36 mg/g) and lower total catechins (119.15 mg/g) than normal green tea plant. The shading treatment could turn the yellow leaves to green and alter the levels of catechins, caffeine, and theanine of tea shoots in Hjy. Additionally, the buds and 2nd leaves of Hjy tea shoots had the highest content of theanine, whereas the 3rd leaves contained the highest caffeine and total catechins. Moreover, the three different developmental stages of Hjy tea leaves had different levels of pigments, total free amino acids, total polyphenols, and soluble protein. Transcriptome and metabolome analyses identified a total of 58,175 genes and 414 metabolites in the three developmental stages, which were most enriched in photosynthesis, primary metabolism, lipid metabolism, and flavonoid metabolism. The multi-omics analysis revealed that the accumulations of L- glutamic acid and L-glutamine were up-regulated by GOGATs and GDHs and down-regulated by GSs, TS , and ALaDC. WRKY24, WRKY27, MYB105, and some other genes related to plant development and ion balance were highly correlated with L- glutamic acid biosynthesis. The decreased expressions of LARs and ANRs contributed to the reduction of catechin, epigallocatechin, and epigallocatechin gallate. WRKY35 , W RKY53, MYB62 , and some other genes related to photosynthesis, plant development, monooxygenases, and glycosylation exhibit roles in regulating catechins biosynthesis. This study provided the novel information about the Hjy tea plant, and the integrated strategy of multi-omics allowed a mechanistic understanding of the differential accumulation of L- glutamic acid and catechins during the development of etiolated tea leaves.
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NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2024
·Vol. 48
·期 10
·4437-4445
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IF 2.7
Ran Zhang,Shaohong Zhang,Junhao Lu,Ying Wu,Jinjin Zhao,Zhijuan Wang
Nanozymes have attracted much attention as a new type of artificial enzyme with great development potential in recent years. Here, a cubic Co and N co-doped porous carbon material (Co-HPNC@NC) was synthesized through the calcination of PDA-modified bimetallic Co–Zn ZIFs. Co-HPNC@NC exhibits exceptionally high oxidase-mimicking activity and effectively oxidizes the colorless 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) to blue-colored oxidized TMB (oxTMB) without H2O2. However, the formation of oxTMB was inhibited by the addition of L-cysteine (L-Cys). Therefore, the blue color faded to colorless, causing a notable decrease in absorbance. Furthermore, Co-HPNC@NC showed good selectivity and anti-interference ability toward the detection of L-Cys. As a result, a sensitive and efficient colorimetric method has been developed to determine L-Cys with a low detection limit of 0.17 μM (3σ). It is believed that this colorimetric method for the detection of L-Cys based on Co-HPNC@NC will show potential applications in biosensors and medical diagnosis.
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CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
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2025
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Ke Guo,Peng Zhao,Xinxin Yang,Jin Wang,Wei Chang,Simei Liu,Siqi Zhang,Tingting Zhang,Hao Yan,Yafeng Yan,Jie Wang,Xiping Chen,Churong Yu,Guoquan Wang
The present study reports the synthesis of a selenium nanocomplex (Se-TFPs) using purified polysaccharides from Tussilago farfara L (coltsfoot). It evaluates its structural characteristics, physicochemical properties, and inhibitory effects of Michigan Cancer Foundation-7 (MCF-7) breast cancer cells. The influence of processing conditions on nanoparticle size and stability at 25 °C was assessed using particle size and zeta potential measurements. The Se-TFPs were synthesized by optimizing the processing conditions via response surface methodology, yielding nanoparticles with a selenium (Se)-to-polysaccharide mass ratio of 1:13.5, a Se-to-ascorbic acid molar ratio of 1:4.5, a selenite concentration of 10.7 mM, and a reaction time of 4.4 h. The resulting Se-TFPs had an average particle size of 107.2 nm and a zeta potential of -35.1 mV. Structural and physicochemical analyses confirmed successful nanoparticle formation. Compared to TFPs, Se-TFPs exhibited significantly enhanced scavenging activity against 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2'-Azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS), hydroxyl radicals, and superoxide anion radicals. The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assays, flow cytometry, and cell cycle apoptosis analysis revealed that Se-TFPs effectively inhibited MCF-7 cell proliferation at the S phase, with an IC50 value of 119.62 μg/mL.
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AQUACULTURE NUTRITION
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2024
·Vol. 2024
·期 1
·7631021
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Jinrui Xiong,Liping Yang,Luming Wang,Shaoyang Zhi,Mengjuan Zhao,Chunchu Xu,Leya Qu,Xiaorui Guo,Xiao Yan,Chaobin Qin,Guoxing Nie
Long-term consumption of high-carbohydrate feed may adversely affect intestinal health of fish; however, the underlying roles remain ambiguous. This study examined the effects of varying carbohydrate levels on the intestinal flora of common carp and assessed how microbial metabolites influence intestinal health. Two hundred seventy common carps were chosen and distributed randomly into three groups that fed diets containing starch at levels of 15% (low-carbohydrate diet [LCD]), 28% (medium-carbohydrate diet [MCD]), and 45% (high-carbohydrate diet [HCD]) for 60 days. A significant increase in final body weight, weight gain rate, and specific growth rate within the MCD group, while feed conversion ratio exhibited a decrease in comparison to the other groups ( p < 0.05). Feeding with a HCD led to decreased activity of catalase and increased malondialdehyde content, which was consistent with reverse transcription-quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) analysis results ( p < 0.05). Specifically, the RT-qPCR results revealed that HCD treatment significantly upregulated il1β , il6 , and il8 transcript levels. Whereas, the il10 messenger RNA (mRNA) was markedly reduced in comparison to the LCD group. Furthermore, the HCD group exhibited an increased abundance of Proteobacteria , accompanied by a reduction in Fusobacteria abundance, and also revealed an upsurge in opportunistic pathogenic bacteria, such as Aeromonas and Shewanella . The correlation analysis demonstrated negative correlations of anti-inflammatory active substances such as fucoxanthin, (S)-reticuline, hecogenin, and uridine with Aeromonas , but positive correlations with Luteolibacter . In summary, dietary carbohydrates might mediate intestinal flora to regulate their metabolites and affect intestinal inflammatory response.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2024
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Xiawei Zhao,Rui Liu,Tiantian Tang,Zihao Liu,Xiaozhi Liu,Kai Yu,Ye Zhang,Hao Wang
Drug-resistant bacterial infections and biofilm formation have long posed significant challenges to public health, particularly in the context of chronic wound healing. In this study, the CuHspMOF were derived from copper and hesperitin (Hsp). The photocurable Epsilon-poly-l-lysine (EPLMA) and blueberry anthocyanin (BA) were synthesized through free radical polymerization. The multifunctional EB@CuHsp hydrogel exhibits excellent photothermal effect. One of the key features of the EB@CuHsp hydrogel is its ability to monitor the healing environment through color changes in response to variations in pH. This property allows for real-time assessment of the wound’s pH levels, reflecting the body fluid’s pH range during the healing process (pH 5–9). The hydrogel components work synergistically to facilitate wound healing. The EPLMA, with its positively charged, could captures bacteria and enable copper ions to eradicate bacteria at lower concentrations. This dual action leads to the creation of an optimal healing environment conducive to wound healing. During the inflammatory phase, BA and Hsp could collaborate to combat inflammation, which transited from the inflammatory stage to the proliferative phase soon. Continuous release of BA and Cu 2+ , coupled with thermotherapy, significantly enhances epithelial and blood vessel regeneration, thereby expediting the healing of chronic wounds. Overall, this multifunctional composite hydrogel holds great promise for promoting the regeneration of infected wound tissue, making it a potential candidate for chronic wound dressings.
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LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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2025
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Lingxia Su,Mengting Qiu,Qing jiang,Huiling Li,Wenjun Liu,Xumei Wang,Jun Liu,Zongcai Tu,Yanhong Shao
The aim was to evaluate the protective effects of 0.4% L-lysine (Lys) on the gel strength, water holding capacity and protein structure of frozen silver carp surimi, and to explore the mechanism of Lys delaying the quality deterioration of frozen silver carp surimi. Compared with control groups and commercial antifreeze agents, Lys-treated frozen surimi demonstrated superior rheological properties, gel strength, water holding capacity, and whiteness after 30 d of frozen storage while exhibiting a compact gel network. The mechanism of action was mainly due to the rise of pH value in the freezing process to form myofibrillar protein aggregates that exhibited high resistance to degradation, which prevented the exposure of hydrophobic amino acids and the oxidation of sulfhydryl groups, thus affecting the effective cross-linking of proteins during the gelation process and forming a denser fiber structure. The findings demonstrated the potential of Lys as a cryoprotectant, thereby establishing a theoretical foundation for the development of eco-friendly alternatives to antifreeze and high-gel frozen surimi products.
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FITOTERAPIA
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2025
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Wenyuan Li,Lin Chen,Minpeng Li,Kaiye Peng,Xuemei Lin,Yifan Feng,Yun Zou,Xia Wu
In this study, the chemical constituents of branch bark and root bark of Morus alba L. were first qualitatively analyzed by UPLC-Q/TOF-MS. A total of 40 compounds were identified, including 20 flavonoids, 3 stilbenes, 1 phenolic acid, 1 alkaloid, 5 arylbenzofurans and 10 Diels-Alder adducts. Of these, 19 compounds were specific to the root bark, 10 to the branch bark, and 11 were common to both. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents were determined, and anti-inflammatory activities were evaluated. Ethyl acetate extracts of both significantly inhibited NO secretion, with the root bark showing a stronger effect than the branch bark. Chemical components of branch bark were further separated, and the anti-inflammatory activities of these isolated compounds were investigated. Eight compounds were isolated from the ethyl acetate extract of the branch bark of Morus alba L. . These compounds were able to inhibit the release of inflammatory factors, including NO, IL-6, and IL-1β, in a concentration-dependent manner. Among them, compounds SZP-1, SZP-6 and SZP-8 exhibited superior in vitro anti-inflammatory activity, comparable to the positive drug meloxicam at high concentrations. In addition, the quality standard of the branch bark of Morus alba L. was established for the first time according to the 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. This study provides valuable insights into the medicinal value of the branch bark of Morus alba L. and promotes the comprehensive utilization of mulberry branch resources.
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Pharmaceuticals
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2024
·Vol. 17
·期 10
·1288
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Chunhua Liu,Yu He,Mingjin Wang,Jia Sun,Jie Pan,Ting Liu,Yueting Li,Meng Zhou,Yong Huang,Yongjun Li,Yanmin Zhang,Yuan Lu
Background: Polygonum orientale L. (PO) has demonstrated notable efficacy in treating coronary heart disease. Previous research identified eight key active components in PO for cardiomyocyte protection, but the underlying mechanisms remained unclear; Methods: Network pharmacology and molecular docking were used to identify potential target proteins of PO’s active components. Experimental models assessed the cardioprotective effects and mechanisms; Results: Network analysis and molecular docking revealed that the active components exhibited the highest binding affinity with SOD2, indicating it as a key element in the cardiac protection of PO. In vivo, PO extract improved myocardial structure and function, and increased SOD2 protein levels. In vitro, the active components of PO (Mixture) mitigated oxidative stress and apoptosis, upregulating SIRT3 and decreasing acetylated SOD2, leading to increased SOD2 and reduced ROS levels. The observed effects were reversed by a SIRT3 inhibitor, indicating the involvement of the SIRT3/SOD2 signaling pathway; Conclusions: This comprehensive approach elucidated the critical mechanisms underlying the cardioprotective properties of PO’s bioactive constituents, highlighting the regulation of the SIRT3/SOD2 signaling pathway as a new mechanism for PO’s anti-cardiovascular disease effects, and suggesting the Mixture’s potential as a promising drug candidate.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2025
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Fen Ma,Jiali Jiao,Yuchen Chao,Wenyuan Xie,Defeng Wu
Rod-like chitin nanocrystals (ChNCs) filled biodegradable aliphatic polyesters are of great interest because as-obtained nanocomposites are all-degradable. In this work, we prepared a poly(ε-caprolactone- b - l -lactide) (PCL- b -PLA) copolyester nanocomposite with ChNCs and carried out a crystallization study. The results disclosed that the roles of ChNCs played during crystallization of copolyester matrices were very attractive: as heterogeneous nucleator of PLA phase, whereas as inert filler for PCL phase. Thus, the overall crystallization kinetics of PLA phase were accelerated. The heterogeneous nucleation led to the formation of more amounts of crystallized PLA domains, which favored nucleating following crystallization of PCL phase. In addition, the presence of ChNCs did not strongly influence the microphase-segregated structure of PCL- b -PLA, and had good reinforcements to matrix copolymer. The selective nucleation ability of ChNCs reported in this study is valuable for regulating the structures and properties of nanocomposites based on the ChNCs-filled aliphatic diblock copolyester with double crystalline blocks.
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JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION
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2025
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Mengdie Liu,Jian Wang,Yan Lv,Qiang Sun,Bin Guo
Facial nerve injury (FNI) causes devastating sequelae, including impaired eyelid closure, dysphagia, and permanent facial asymmetry, leading to long-term functional deficits and profound psychosocial impacts that pose significant rehabilitation challenges. To address this, neural regenerative scaffolds represent a promising therapeutic alternative. This study engineered poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) electrospun membranes with parallel topographical cues (Align) and functionalized miR-451a-incorporated scaffolds (miR-451a mimics@PLLA) via electrostatic spinning, aiming to decipher how topographical cues steer neurogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) and their crosstalk with microRNA regulation. We demonstrate that parallel topography substantially upregulates neurulation-associated biomarkers (Tuj-1, S100, NeuroD1, Map2, and Nestin) in BMSCs, while miR-451a synergistically enhances this differentiation efficacy. The developed miR-451a mimics@PLLA scaffold effectively promotes BMSC neurogenic commitment and functional nerve regeneration, offering a novel biomimetic strategy to overcome FNI complications. This work pioneers synergistic integration of topological engineering and miRNA delivery for next-generation neural repair scaffolds.
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