Foods
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2025
·Vol. 14
·期 21
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Jinlong Luo,Siyu Liao,Fengjiao Ding,Yuqiao Dai,Zhongying Liu,Ting Yang,Tuo Zhang,Shimao Fang,Yan Li,Lulu Pu,Ke Pan,Wanping Fang,Qiang Shen
‘Qiancha 1’ is an excellent raw material for manufacturing white tea. The effects of different drying parameters on the quality performance of ‘Qiancha 1’ white tea remain poorly understood, which restricts the precise regulation of the quality of ‘Qiancha 1’ white tea. In this research, we systematically investigated the influence of drying temperature (65 °C, 75 °C, and 90 °C) and drying duration (1 h, 2 h, and 3 h) on its non-volatile and volatile compositions, using sensory evaluation, E-tongue, and non-volatilomic and volatilomic analyses. The results showed that the tea sample dried at 65 °C for 3 h had a sweet, mellow, and fresh flavor and scored 95 points, but high-temperature drying (90 °C) could promote increased bitterness and decreased sweetness. High-temperature drying was closely related to a caramel-like and milk-like flavor, which promoted an increase in the content of terpenoids, heterocycle compounds, and esters. During drying, the flavonoid and phenolic acid content increased markedly, contributing to bitterness and astringency, while nucleotides, amino acids, and their derivatives decreased, leading to a reduced umami intensity. A total of 37 key taste-active metabolites were identified, including bitter compounds (e.g., alkaloids), sweet compounds (e.g., phenolic acids), and umami compounds (e.g., nucleotides), whose dynamic changes directly influenced the taste profile of white tea. High-temperature drying promoted an increase in the content of volatile metabolites, such as terpenoids, heterocyclics, and esters, while low-temperature and long-duration drying was beneficial for preserving volatile metabolites like heptanal. 2-Methoxy-3-(1-methylethyl)-pyrazine was determined as the volatile compound with the highest rOAV, providing a sweetness and caramel-like flavor. Overall, the metabolomic analysis revealed that the content of flavonoids and phenolic acids increased after the drying process, which was related to the bitter and astringent taste of the tea liquor. The content of nucleotides, amino acids, and their derivatives decreased after drying, which caused the umami of the tea liquor to weaken. This study provides a theoretical basis for the optimization of the ‘Qiancha 1’ white tea drying process.
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MICROVASCULAR RESEARCH
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2025
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Xiao Xu,Xiaohu Ge,Hongbo Ci,Maitiseyiti Abulaihaiti,JianPing Yang,YangYang Li,Feng Zhu
Background Thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO, Buerger's disease) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects small and medium-sized vessels in the limbs. Although the pathogenesis of TAO remains incompletely understood, elevated levels of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) have been associated with cardiovascular diseases. This study investigates the mechanism by which PAI-1 activates the NF-κB/NLRP3 inflammatory pathway in vascular endothelial cells through hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), contributing to the progression of TAO. Methods Proteomic analysis was performed on plasma samples from 5 TAO patients and 5 healthy controls to identify differentially expressed proteins (DEPs). In vitro, human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were subjected to 1 % hypoxia to mimic TAO conditions. Interventions included PAI-1 knockdown using lentiviral vectors and treatment with the HIF-1α agonist dimethyloxalylglycine (DMOG). Cell viability was assessed using the CCK-8 assay, apoptosis was measured by flow cytometry, and inflammatory factor levels were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Protein expression was analyzed by Western blotting. In vivo, a TAO rat model was established by sodium laurate injection. The severity of limb ischemia was evaluated using gross lesion grading and infrared thermography, while pathological changes were assessed by hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and Masson's trichrome staining. Results Elevated levels of PAI-1, HIF-1α, and key molecules in the NLRP3/NF-κB pathway were observed in both TAO rats and hypoxic HUVECs. PAI-1 knockdown significantly improved limb ischemia and suppressed the NLRP3/NF-κB pathway in TAO rats. Compared with the DMOG intervention group, combined treatment with PAI-1 knockdown and DMOG effectively alleviated ischemic symptoms, increased body weight, and reduced the expression of HIF-1α and inflammatory pathway molecules in TAO rats. Conclusion PAI-1 promotes the progression of TAO by activating the NF-κB pathway via HIF-1α. Targeted inhibition of PAI-1 represents a potential therapeutic strategy for TAO.
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Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine
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2025
·Vol. 31
·期 1
·1-8
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IF 2.3
Jeng-Yuan Yao,De-Tian-Yu Tzeng,Cai-Hong Feng,Gong-Man Xiao,Tian-Ni You,Ru-Yu Zheng
Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine is an international journal devoted to laboratory and clinical medicine.
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DESALINATION
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2025
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J.Y. Chen,X.N. Ren,X.W. Gao,Z.X. Yang,G.G. Cheng,X.H. Hu,D.T. Bui
The development of next-generation desiccant materials is essential for achieving energy-efficient atmospheric water harvesting and air dehumidification under hot and humid conditions. Conventional desiccants such as silica gel and zeolites are limited by high regeneration temperatures, low water uptake, or poor hydrothermal stability, while salt-based sorbents suffer from deliquescence and leakage. To address these challenges, this study presents a LiCl@TpPa-1 covalent organic framework (COF) composite that integrates the structural robustness of TpPa-1 with the hygroscopic functionality of lithium chloride. Structural and thermodynamic analyses confirmed that LiCl incorporation enhances water affinity without compromising crystallinity or stability, enabling low-temperature regeneration below 70 °C. The composite was successfully coated onto aluminum heat exchanger fins using an optimized polymeric binder, yielding a uniform, durable sorption layer. System-level testing demonstrated a more than threefold improvement in moisture removal and a 2.5-fold increase in thermal coefficient of performance (COP) compared to silica gel under tropical conditions. This study goes beyond material-level characterization by bridging the gap between laboratory synthesis and practical application. The composite was successfully coated onto aluminum heat exchanger fins using an optimized polymeric binder, forming a uniform and durable sorption layer. System-level testing under realistic operating conditions demonstrated more than a threefold enhancement in moisture removal and a 2.5-fold increase in the thermal COP compared to silica gel under tropical climates. The material also exhibited excellent cyclic stability with negligible capacity loss after repeated dehumidification–regeneration cycles. These results highlight LiCl@TpPa-1 as a promising desiccant for sustainable, low-grade heat-driven dehumidification and water-harvesting technologies.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
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2025
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Meng Yang,Chang Liu,Chenglong Tang,Zuohua Huang
Hypergolic ionic liquids have wide range of potential applications in the propulsion field due to their low toxicity, high thermal stability, and safe handling; however, their high costs and unclear hypergolic ignition mechanisms have limited their development to date. In this work, nitromethane (NM), as an additive, was blended with 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium dicyanamide ([EMIm][DCA]) to obtain a new fuel with low viscosity and cost. The hypergolic ignition behaviors of [EMIm][DCA]/NM blends reacting with white fuming nitric acid (WFNA) were then investigated through drop tests. Two high speed cameras and a time-resolved infrared camera were used to record the macro and micro hypergolic ignition processes and the reaction region’s temperature evolution. The effects of the Weber number and NM blend ratio ( α ) on the hypergolic probability and ignition delay time (IDT) of the [EMIm][DCA]/NM blends were investigated. The results show that with increasing impact velocity, more smoke-like vapor and tiny droplets were formed, which promotes the hypergolic ignition probability and decreases the IDT. As increasing NM blend ratios, the hypergolic ignition performance is initially similar to pure [EMIm][DCA] ( α ≤ 30 %) and then decreases rapidly ( α > 30 %). This indicates that when α ≤ 30 %, fuels with excellent hypergolic ignition characteristics can be obtained, whose raw materials costs may be up to ∼25 % lower than pure [EMIm][DCA]. Finally, a hypothesized pre-ignition pathway of [EMIm][DCA]/NM was proposed based on the experimental data and physical characteristics of the system.
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JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2025
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Qianwen Cao,Luyao Liu,Xiaoge Ma,Chaomin Zhong,Mengqi Tang,Mengge Liu,Ling-Bo Qu,Bo Wei,Xia Xu
1, 8-Cineole (Cin), a cyclic monoterpenoid derived from tea trees and eucalyptus species, exhibits diverse pharmacological properties. Yet, its therapeutic impact and underlying mechanism against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) pneumonia remain to be elucidated. In this study, metabolomics based on UPLC-MS/MS was integrated with network pharmacology, molecular biology, and molecular docking to investigate the effects of Cin. The findings demonstrated that Cin markedly reduced mortality and lung bacterial load, lessened pulmonary damage while suppressing the levels of proinflammatory factors, including tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) of infected mice. Additionally, 19 metabolites, primarily involved in tryptophan metabolism and arginine biosynthesis, were notably modified by Cin via suppressing the enzymatic activity of indoleamine 2, 3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), thereby attenuating the inflammatory response. Notably, knockdown of IDO1 or iNOS significantly diminished the anti-inflammation effect of Cin. In conclusion, our study validates the therapeutic potential of Cin against S. aureus pneumonia via anti-inflammation by downregulating IDO1 and iNOS. Our results provide a theoretical basis of natural substances applied in bacterial pneumonia treatment.
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JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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2025
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Jiantao Zhu,He Wen,Xiaofei Liu,Shuai Zhang,Jinkun Wang,Chunbo He,Wei Han,Yinghong Han,Dongying Yang,Na Song
Global climate change has been a serious issue, and the innovation of CO 2 reduction technologies has become a universal consensus and trend. The preparation of hierarchical porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is an effective approach to improve CO 2 adsorption performance due to the accelerating the diffusion of gas flow and exposing more adsorptive pore surface. In this study, an innovative synthesis method that enlarges the pore size of HKUST-1 through utilizing nitrogen doped graphene quantum dots (NGQDs) was developed to induce defect formation during its self-assembly process. The mesoporous and total pore volume of HKUST-1@NGQDs-3 was 0.27 and 0.48 cm 3 /g, respectively, which was 58.8 % and 23.1 % higher than those of pure HKUST-1. The HKUST-1@NGQDs-3 exhibited high CO 2 adsorption capacity of 4.03 mmol/g at 1 bar, elevated up to 53.8 % compared to pristine HKUST-1 owing to its mesoporous structure. Importantly, the CO 2 /N 2 selectivity was significantly improved up to 31.7 % at 1 bar compared to HKUST-1. Additionally, the isosteric heat of adsorption for HKUST-1@NGQDs was lower than that of pure HKUST-1, facilitating the regeneration of adsorbent. This work presents a simple and efficient strategy for the developing MOFs-based composites for enhanced CO 2 capture.
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CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
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2025
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Hongyu Wang,Fumin Wang,Kaiwei Wang,Xubin Zhang,Changhao Bing,Xiaolu Fan,Tongxue Zhang,Syed Mujtaba ul Hassan
Developing an approach for the efficient synthesis of TS-1 zeolites with desirable morphologies and tunable coordination environments for Ti active sites is a pivotal challenge in the design of high-performance catalysts and zeolite crystal engineering. Herein, we report a cost-effective and efficient additive, guanidinoacetic acid (GAA), and conduct a systematic study on the synthesis of plate-like TS-1 zeolites using GAA as an additive. Introducing GAA during hydrothermal synthesis not only modulates the morphology of TS-1 crystals but also permits GAA to adequately chemically interact with titanium precursors to form hexa-coordinated Ti species. TS-1 zeolites with a controllable b-axis thickness in the range of 80–110 nm, and abundant framework Ti and hexa-coordinated Ti species are successfully achieved by optimizing the synthetic parameters. Through SEM, FT-IR, XPS, TEM, and XRD analysis, the mechanism of GAA altering crystal growth is mainly to inhibit the growth of the (010) plane. A b-axis-oriented TS-1 zeolite enriched with hexa-coordinated Ti species displays better catalytic performance in the 1-hexene epoxidation reaction than the conventional TS-1 zeolite containing only framework Ti species (35 vs 24%). This can be ascribed to the more active hexa-coordinated Ti species and shorter diffusion distance. This synthetic strategy provides a way to change the zeolite morphology and tune the number and distribution of Ti species in TS-1 zeolites.
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BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
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2024
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Xinyi Li,Tianbo Jia,Haiguang Zhu,Luhan Cai,Yubiao Lu,Jianxin Wang,Hengcong Tao,Peng Li
The CO 2 fixation mechanism by Alcaligenes faecalis ZS-1 in a biocathode microbial fuel cell (MFC) was investigated. The closed-circuit MFC (CM) exhibited a significantly higher CO 2 fixation rate (10.7%) compared to the open-circuit MFC (OC) (2.0%), indicating that bioelectricity enhances CO 2 capture efficiency. During the inward extracellular electron transfer (EET) process, riboflavin concentration increased in the supernatant while cytochrome levels decreased. Genome sequencing revealed diverse metabolic pathways for CO 2 fixation in strain ZS-1, with potential dominance of rTCA and C4 pathways under electrotrophic conditions as evidenced by significant upregulation of the ppc gene. Differential metabolite analysis using LC-MS demonstrated that CM promoted upregulation of various lipid metabolites. These findings collectively highlight that ZS-1 simultaneously generated electricity and fixed CO 2 and that the ppc associated with bioelectricity played a critical role in CO 2 capture. In conclusion, bioelectricity resulted in a significant enhancement in the efficiency of CO 2 fixation and lipid production.
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Frontiers in Microbiology
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2022
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Xiaona Sui,Xiaobin Han,Jianmin Cao,Yiqiang Li,Yuan Yuan,Jianyu Gou,Yanfen Zheng,Chen Meng,Chengsheng Zhang
Tobacco bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is one of the most devastating diseases. Microbial keystone taxa were proposed as promising targets in plant disease control. In this study, we obtained an antagonistic Bacillus isolate EM-1 from bacterial wilt-suppressive soil, and it was considered rhizosphere-resident bacteria based on high (100%) 16S rRNA gene similarity to sequences derived from high-throughput amplicon sequencing. According to 16S rRNA gene sequencing and MLSA, strain EM-1 was identified as Bacillus velezensis . This strain could inhibit the growth of R. solanacearum , reduce the colonization of R. solanacearum in tobacco roots, and decrease the incidence of bacterial wilt disease. In addition, strain EM-1 also showed a strong inhibitory effect on other phytopathogens, such as Alternaria alternata and Phytophthora nicotianae , indicating a wide antagonistic spectrum. The antimicrobial ability of EM-1 can be attributed to its volatile, lipopeptide and polyketide metabolites. Iturin A (C14, C15, and C16) was the main lipopeptide, and macrolactin A and macrolactin W were the main polyketides in the fermentation broth of EM-1, while heptanone and its derivatives were dominant among the volatile organic compounds. Among them, heptanones and macrolactins, but not iturins, might be the main potential antibacterial substances. Complete genome sequencing was performed, and the biosynthetic gene clusters responsible for iturin A and macrolactin were identified. Moreover, strain EM-1 can also induce plant resistance by increasing the activity of CAT and PPO in tobacco. These results indicated that EM-1 can serve as a biocontrol Bacillus strain for tobacco bacterial wilt control. This study provides a better insight into the strategy of exploring biocontrol agent based on rhizosphere microbiome.
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RSC Advances
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2020
·Vol. 10
·期 48
·28746-28754
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Yuan Ma,Ming Luo,Yingping Xu,Yingjia Liu,Xiaocui Liu,Xiufang Bi,Yiping Yuan,Fan Su,Xiaocui Yin
Thaumatin-like protein-1 (TLP-1), a protein displaying high polyphenol oxidase (PPO) action and a member of the pathogenesis-related (PR) protein family, has a considerable influence on the enzymatic browning of Prunus mume (Chinese plum). In this assay, TLP-1 was identified and extracted from Prunus mume to investigate the protein's properties and better understand its contribution to the fruit's browning during storage or processing. The extracted TLP-1 was purified to apparent homogeneity using a procedure involving citrate phosphate buffer solution (CPBS) extraction, (NH4)2SO4 precipitation, dialysis in a cellulose bag, and ion exchange chromatography using a DEAE Sepharose Fast Flow column, while a Sephadex G-75 column was employed to facilitate gel filtration chromatography. Moreover, the enzyme was characterized in terms of its optimal pH and stability, isoelectric point (pI), molecular weight, optimal temperature and stability, enzyme kinetic parameters and substrate specificity, as well as inhibitor stability. This study indicated that the pI and molecular weight of TLP-1 was approximately 4.4 and 28 kDa, respectively, while 30 °C and 7.5 represented the respective optimal temperature and pH level for PPO catalysis. TLP-1 showed high affinity to catechol and pyrogallol, with Km values of 24.40 mM and 26.23 mM, respectively. Sodium bisulfite significantly inhibited TLP-1 activity. These findings on the properties of TLP-1 can contribute significantly to the search for ways to minimize the losses caused by fruit browning during the storage and processing of Prunus mume.
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EXPERIMENTAL CELL RESEARCH
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Decai Chi,Dong Wang,Minghui Zhang,Hui Ma,Fuhui Chen,Yajiao Sun
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. CLEC12B , a C-type lectin-like receptor, is low-expressed in lung cancer tissues. However, the function of CLEC12B in lung cancer and its underlying mechanism remain unclear. Here, an obvious down-regulation of CLEC12B was observed in lung cancer cells compared with the normal lung epithelial cells. CLEC12B over-expression suppressed cell viability and cell cycle entry in lung cancer, along with the reduction of PCNA and cyclin D1 expressions, while silencing CLEC12B possessed the opposite effects. Over-expression of CLEC12B promoted lung cancer cell apoptosis, accompanied by decreased Bcl-2 and increased Bax, cleaved caspase-3 and cleaved caspase-9. Moreover, CLEC12B decreased phosphorylation of PI3K-p85 and AKT proteins. By contrast, CLEC12B knockdown activated the PI3K/AKT pathway. In vivo , CLEC12B inhibited tumor growth in lung cancer, which can be reversed by CLEC12B inhibition. Co-IP and immunofluorescence assays confirmed the interaction between CLEC12B and SHP-1, and CLEC12B over-expression increased SHP-1 level. Furthermore, knocking down SHP-1 abrogated the above biological phenotypes caused by CLEC12B elevation. Taken together, our findings demonstrate that CLEC12B serves as a tumor-suppressing gene in lung cancer through positively regulating SHP-1 expression, which may be mediated by the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway .
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