Life-Basel
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·Vol. 11
·期 5
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IF 3.817
Yang Deng,Ji Ma,Xin Weng,Yuqin Wang,Maoru Li,Tingting Yang,Zhiyang Dou,Zhiqi Yin,Jing Shang
NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) is one of the most prominent liver diseases in the world. As a metabolic-related disease, the development of NAFLD is closely associated with various degrees of lipid accumulation, oxidation, inflammation, and fibrosis. Ilex chinensis Sims is a form of traditional Chinese medicine which is used to treat bronchitis, burns, pneumonia, ulceration, and chilblains. Kaempferol-3-O-glucuronide (K3O) is a natural chemical present in Ilex chinensis Sims. This study was designed to investigate the antioxidative, fat metabolism-regulating, and anti-inflammatory potential of K3O. A high-cholesterol diet (HCD) was used to establish steatosis in larval zebrafish, whereby 1mM free fatty acid (FFA) was used to induce lipid accumulation in HepG2 cells, while H2O2was used to induce oxidative stress in HepG2. The results of this experiment showed that K3O reduced lipid accumulation and the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) both in vivo (K3O, 40 μM) and in vitro (K3O, 20 μM). Additionally, K3O (40 μM) reduced neutrophil aggregation in vivo. K3O (20 μM) also decreased the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) and significantly increased the level of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-px) in both the HCD-induced larval zebrafish model and H2O2-exposed HepG2 cells. In the mechanism study,keap1,nrf2,tnf-α, andil-6mRNA were all significantly reversed by K3O (20 μM) in zebrafish. Changes in Keap1 and Nrf2 mRNA expression were also detected in H2O2-exposed HepG2 cells after they were treated with K3O (20 μM). In conclusion, K3O exhibited a reduction in oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation, and this may be related to the Nrf2/Keap1 pathway in the NAFLD larval zebrafish model.Keywords:non-alcoholic fatty liver disease;kaempferol-3-O-glucuronide;oxidative stress;inflammation;high-cholesterol diet.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2021
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Xiao Zhang,Zhongping Yao,Yang Zhou,Zhirong Zhang,Guifeng Lu,Zhaohua Jiang
The construction of dual electron reaction centers is an attractive strategy to accelerate the rate-limiting step in Fenton-like catalyst. In this work, we constructed the dual electron reaction centers and electron transport path over C–O–Fe bridges connected by graphene oxide (GO) and Fe 3 O 4 through density functional theory (DFT). The calculations show that there is a strong interaction of C–O–Fe between GO and Fe 3 O 4 , and electrons around C would transfer to Fe along C–O–Fe linkages and the electron-rich reaction microcenters are generated around Fe. Based on it, Fenton-like catalyst of ultra-small Fe 3 O 4 (less than 10 nm) loaded on 3D reduced graphene oxide (rGO) (composite denoted as rGF) was successfully prepared. Characterization analyses have demonstrated that C–O–Fe bonds exist in rGF and CV test confirmed the cross-linked structure implemented by C–O–Fe is thermodynamically beneficial for electrons transport to Fe which is responsible for the regeneration of Fe(II). When the weight ratios of GO to Fe 3 O 4 reach 5%, rGF-5, the optimized composite displays superior Fenton-like performance that the removal efficiencies of tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH) are 98.7% within 60 min and 96.1% within 90 min, with the initial pH 4.5 and pH 6.7, respectively. The excellent cyclic stability of rGF-5 further verifies the structure of electron-rich reaction microcenters on C–O–Fe bond bridges is well established to ensure that Fenton-like reactions continue to occur efficiently. The results of mass spectrometry indicate that products with m / z = 114 converted from TCH ( m / z = 445) accounted for 87% at 60 min. This work not only achieves a way to construct high-performance heterogeneous Fenton-like catalysts for degradation of antibiotics, but also provides a new insight for designing various efficient catalysts based on the theoretical guidance.
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JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
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2020
·Vol. 18
·期 1
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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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ACS Catalysis
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2020
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Shengbo Zhang,Mei Li,Lisheng Li,Fabrice Dushimimana,Jiankang Zhao,Shuai Wang,Jinyu Han,Xinli Zhu,Xiao Liu,Qingfeng Ge,Hua Wang
Regulating electron density at the active site by integrating contributions from multiple channels is an effective strategy to accelerate the reaction rate. Herein, the hydrolysis of ammonia borane (AB) is systematically studied on the NiCu alloy-loaded carbon nitride nanosheets (NixCuy/CNS). The TOF of AB hydrolysis for NiCu/CNS catalyst under visible light irradiation was nearly 3.5 times higher than that in the dark. Photoelectrochemical characterizations indicate that the improved photocatalytic activities originate from a combination of alloying effect, Mott–Schottky junction at the metal–semiconductor interface as well as the localized surface plasmon resonance induced under the visible light irradiation, which synergistically increase the local electron density at the active Ni sites. More importantly, the infrared spectra and isotope labeling-mass spectrometry methods were used to establish the source of hydrogen and unravel the reaction mechanism. It is suggested that the cleavages of B–H and O–H bonds are the initial steps of AB hydrolysis, which lead to the formation of intermediates M–H– (metal and electronegative H– from −BH3) and M–H+ (metal and electropositive H+ from H2O), respectively. The H2 molecule could form through three main paths as (1) two H atoms from −BH3, (2) two H atoms from H2O, and (3) one H atom from −BH3 and another from H2O. Results of density functional theory (DFT) calculations are consistent with the formation of electron-rich Ni sites in the NiCu, and the activation of H2O is a rate-limiting step (RLS). Redistribution of electrons in NiCu significantly enhances the adsorption of AB, the activation of H2O molecules, and the associative desorption of H adatoms as well, which effectively promote the cleavage of B–H and O–H bonds and release of H2. This work gives a systematic mechanistic study on photocatalytic AB hydrolysis involving multichannel electron-transfer pathways, which will provide a powerful guidance for the rational design of active catalysts for AB hydrolysis through multipronged effects.
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JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL RESEARCH
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2020
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Yulong Gu,Xianglan Piao,Dan Zhu
ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop and validate a high-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry method to simultaneously determine three bioactive components of the Huangqi Chifeng decoction (HQCF) in rat plasma.MethodsTaxol was used as an internal standard in the developed method. Chromatographic separation was performed on a C18 column using a gradient elution with 0.1% formic acid in acetonitrile (v/v) and 0.1% formic acid in water (v/v) as the mobile phases at a flow rate of 0.4 mL·minute−1. All compounds were monitored via selected reaction monitoring with an electrospray ionization source.ResultsThe lower limits of quantification of paeoniflorin, calycosin, and prim-O-glucosylcimifugin were 15.0, 0.75, and 0.75 ng·mL−1, respectively. The calibration curves indicated optimal linearity (r > 0.99) across the concentration ranges. The specificity, precision, accuracy, recovery, matrix effect, and stability of the method were validated. This method was successfully applied in a pharmacokinetics study of the three compounds in rat plasma.ConclusionThe pharmacokinetics results provide insights into the mechanisms of HQCF in vivo and its future clinical application.
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Journal of Environmental Sciences
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2020
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Zhiguo Zhao,Moyan Zhou,Nan Li,Yuyuan Yao,Wenxing Chen,Wangyang Lu
Metal phthalocyanine has been extensively studied as a catalyst for degradation of carbamazepine (CBZ). However, metal phthalocyanine tends to undergo their own dimerization or polymerization, thereby reducing their activity points and affecting their catalytic properties. In this study, a catalytic system consisting of O-bridged iron perfluorophthalocyanine dimers (FePcF 16 -O-FePcF 16 ), multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and H 2 O 2 was proposed. The results showed MWCNTs loaded with FePcF 16 -O-FePcF 16 can achieve excellent degradation of CBZ with smaller dosages of FePcF 16 -O-FePcF 16 and H 2 O 2 , and milder reaction temperatures. In addition, the results of experiments revealed the reaction mechanism of non-hydroxyl radicals. The highly oxidized high-valent iron-oxo (Fe(IV)=O) species was the main reactive species in the FePcF 16 -O-FePcF 16 /MWCNTs/H 2 O 2 system. It is noteworthy that MWCNTs can improve the dispersion of FePcF 16 -O-FePcF 16 , contributing to the production of highly oxidized Fe(IV)=O. Then, the pathway of CBZ oxidative degradation was speculated, and the study results also provide new ideas for metal phthalocyanine-loaded carbon materials to degrade emerging pollutants.
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MOLECULES
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2020
·Vol. 25
·期 4
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Xiaojuan Liu,Yue Wang,Yezhi Chen,Shuting Xu,Qin Gong,Chenning Zhao,Jinping Cao,Chongde Sun
O-methylation of flavonoids is an important modification reaction that occurs in plants.O-methylation contributes to the structural diversity of flavonoids, which have several biological and pharmacological functions. In this study, anO-methyltransferase gene (CrOMT2) was isolated from the fruit peel ofCitrus reticulata, which encoding a multifunctionalO-methyltransferase and could effectively catalyze the methylation of 3’-, 5’-, and 7-OH of flavonoids with vicinal hydroxyl substitutions. Substrate preference assays indicated that this recombinant enzyme favored polymethoxylated flavones (PMF)-type substrates in vitro, thereby providing biochemical evidence for the potential role of the enzyme in plants. Additionally, the cytotoxicity of the methylated products from the enzymatic catalytic reaction was evaluated in vitro using human gastric cell lines SGC-7901 and BGC-823. The results showed that the in vitro cytotoxicity of the flavonoids with the unsaturated C2-C3 bond was increased after being methylated at position 3’. These combined results provide biochemical insight regarding CrOMT2 in vitro and indicate the in vitro cytotoxicity of the products methylated by its catalytic reaction.Keywords:citrus;flavonoids;O-methyltransferase;bioactivity;cytotoxicity
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JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACOLOGY
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2020
·Vol. 72
·期 12
·1771-1786
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Li Yang,Xu Chunxia,Xu Jinjin,Qin Zifei,Li Shishi,Hu Liufang,Yao Zhihong,Gonzalez Frank J,Yao Xinsheng
ObjectivesBavachin is a bioactive natural flavonoid with oestrogen-like activity. Here, we aimed to investigate its metabolic and disposal fates involving in CYPs, UGTs and efflux transporters.MethodsPhase I metabolism and glucuronidation were performed by human liver microsomes (HLM). Reaction phenotyping and activity correlation analysis were performed to identify the main CYP and UGT isozymes. Chemical inhibition and gene knock-down approaches were employed to explore the function of BCRP and MRPs.Key findingsFive phase I metabolites (M1–M5) and three glucuronides (G1–G3) were identified. The CLint values for M4 and G1 by HLM were 127.99 and 1159.07 μl/min per mg, respectively. Reaction phenotyping results suggested CYP1A1 (208.85 μl/min per mg) and CYP2C9 (107.51 μl/min per mg), and UGT1A1 (697.19 μl/min per mg), UGT1A7 (535.78 μl/min per mg), UGT1A8 (247.72 μl/min per mg) and UGT1A9 (783.68 μl/min per mg) all participated in the metabolism of bavachin. In addition, activity correlation analysis also supported the results above. Furthermore, the metabolism exhibited marked species differences, and rabbits were the appropriate model animals. Moreover, MRP4 was identified as the main contributor based on chemical inhibition and gene silencing approaches.ConclusionsCYP1A1 and CYP2C9, UGT1A1, UGT1A7, UGT1A8 and UGT1A9, and MRP4 all played important roles in the metabolism and disposition of bavachin.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
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2020
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Juan Luo,Junhao Lin,Rui Ma,Xing Chen,Shichang Sun,Peixin Zhang,Xiangli Liu
To study the effects of different ash/organics and C/H/O ratios on bio-fuel characteristics and energy efficiency, four kinds of sludge with different properties were used for microwave pyrolysis (800 °C). Moreover, the microwave pyrolysis reaction mechanisms of different sludge were also explored. The results showed that high-ash sludge could accelerate the frequency of polar molecule rotation in the microwave field due to the presence of oxides with dielectric properties in ash, thereby achieving faster heating rates and higher temperatures. However, compared with high-organic sludge, high-ash sludge exhibited lower bio-gas yield and higher bio-char yield. As the H/C ratio increased from 0.127 to 0.148, the bio-gas yield increased from 15.41% to 40.01%, and the content of H 2 in bio-gas and aliphatics in bio-oil increased to 36.69 vol% and 26.54 wt%, respectively. When the O/C ratio was reduced to 1.31, the content of CO and oxygenated compound in bio-oil increased to 31.25 vol% and 40.04 wt%, which lowered the quality of the bio-oil. Those consequences also determined that a mixture of sludge with different ash/organic ratios could be pyrolyzed to obtain high-quality bio-fuels and high energy efficiency. Differences in C/H/O ratios in the mixed sludge greatly affected the microwave pyrolysis heating process, which affected the pyrolysis reactions and the quality of the bio-fuels. Therefore, this study provides a theoretical basis to elevate the quality of bio-fuels and reduce microwave pyrolysis costs.
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JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
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Min Wei,Lei Huang,Shangli Huang,Zhenyu Chen,Dandan Lyu,Xiaoran Zhang,Shuangbao Wang,Zhi Qun Tian,Pei Kang Shen
Improving utilization of precious metals is one of the crucial challenges for electrochemical energy catalysis. Tuning precious metal structure to expose active sites is an effective strategy to reduce mass loading in the practical application. Herein, Pt-Co hollow nanospheres were synthesized via a sequential reduction strategy using amorphous Co-B-O complex as the key spheres-forming intermediates. The modulation mechanism of Pt-Co hollow nanospheres formation was established by investigating critical factors of addition sequence of reducing agent, the type of reducing agents and the ratio of Pt and Co precursors. The optimized Pt-Co hollow nanospheres with the Pt/Co molar ratio of 1:1 by this method is characterized by the average diameter of around 30 nm and the shell thickness of 2.3 nm. They displays superior performance for enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in the aspect of activity and stability in 0.5 M H 2 SO 4 , in which the mass activity of the Pt-Co hollow spheres exhibits 2.82 times higher than that of commercial Pt/C and its stability also has a significant enhancement. The outstanding activity of the Pt-Co hollow nanospheres for HER is mainly attributed to its highly accessible electron/mass transport path, expose active sites on the ultra-thin shells and strain effect induced by the hollow sphere structure. This hollow nanospheres with ultra-thin shell provides a promising way to develop highly efficient precious metal based electrocatalysts.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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Yao Deng,Yanmei Li,Jing Wang,Huidi Zhang,Lin Wang,Qiong Wang,Tao Xu,Wenlei Wang
Nitrogen deficient porous nanosheets(NDCN) are a promising nano template that can combine defect engineering with Mn-FeOOH to suppress photo generated carrier complexation and optimize electron distribution . In this study, a unique structure with N/O double vacancies in Mn-FeOOH@NDCN was prepared using a magnesium thermal denitrification co-precipitation method. Furthermore, a series of Mn-FeOOH/NDCN/PMS reaction systems were constructed by adjusting the dosage of peroxymonosulfate(PMS). The experimental results indicate that the synergistic activation of N/O double vacancies on PMS enables the Mn-FeOOH/NDCN/PMS system to oxidize almost 10 mg/L of As(III) within 90 min. At the same time, the oxidized As(V) was completely adsorbed, thereby completely removing the total arsenic in the water. The reasonable construction of carbon networks is a prerequisite for the stability of Mn-FeOOH/NDCN composite catalysts, enabling them to have good cyclic stability. The experimental results confirm that oxygen vacancies directly participate in the activation of PMS, while nitrogen vacancies effectively adsorb As(III), thereby promoting the contact between As(III) and PMS, improving the mass transfer rate, and accelerating the catalytic degradation process. This study will provide a new way to completely remove arsenic pollution from water bodies.
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JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
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Yiqiang OuYang,Jian Gao,Lei Zhao,Junfeng Lu,Haiqing Zhong,Hua Tang,Shuanglong Jin,Lu Yue,Yuezhen Li,Wenjie Guo,Qiang Xu,Yisheng Lai
Two series of novel o-(biphenyl-3-ylmethoxy)nitrophenyl compounds (A1–31 and B1–17) were designed as programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1)/PD-ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitors. All compounds showed significant inhibitory activity with IC50 values ranging from 2.7 to 87.4 nM except compound A17, and compound B2 displayed the best activity. Further experiments showed that B2 bound to the PD-L1 protein without obvious toxicity in Lewis lung carcinoma (LLC) cells. Furthermore, B2 significantly promoted interferon-gamma secretion in a dose-dependent manner in vitro and in vivo. Especially, B2 exhibited potent in vivo anticancer efficacy in an LLC-bearing allograft mouse model at a low dose of 5 mg/kg, which was more active than BMS-1018 (tumor growth inhibition rate: 48.5% vs 17.8%). A panel of immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry assays demonstrated that B2 effectively counteracted PD-1-induced immunosuppression in the tumor microenvironment, thereby triggering antitumor immunity. These results indicate that B2 is a promising PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor worthy of further development.
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