Molecular Medicine Reports
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2016
·Vol. 15
·期 1
·387-395
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IF 1.559
Bing Wang,Rui‑Ning Yang,Yue‑Rong Zhu,Ji‑Cheng Xing,Xiao‑Wei Lou,Yu‑Jie He,Qi‑Long Ding,Ming‑Yue Zhang,Hong Qiu
Xanthine oxidase (XOD) and paraoxonase 1 (PON1) are important enzymes in redox reactions in vivo, and are predominantly synthesized by the liver. The aim of the present study was to investigate the redox state in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and determine the association between the activities of XOD and PON1 and the severity of NAFLD. Sprague‑Dawley rats were randomly divided into control, model and α‑lipoic acid (high and low dose) groups. The rats in the NAFLD model were induced by feeding a high fat diet for 12 weeks and the in vitro cell model of hepatocyte steatosis was induced by treating L‑02 cells with oleic acid for 24 h. The body weight, liver function, lipid and oxidative stress indices, and histological features of the liver were examined in the rats. Compared with the control group, the rats in the NAFLD model group showed impaired liver function, lipid disorders and damage from oxidative stress. The serum activity of XOD increased significantly from the 4th week and was markedly higher, compared with that in the control group, reaching a peak in the 12th week. The activity of PON1 was negatively correlated with that of XOD. Compared with the control cells, the activity of XOD and levels of free‑fatty acids were significantly higher, and the activity of PON1 was significantly lower in the NAFLD L‑02 cell model. All the above indicators were significantly improved by treatment with the antioxidant, α‑lipoic acid. The activities of XOD and PON1 may be promising as markers in a noninvasive approach for detecting the severity of NAFLD clinically. α‑lipoic acid had protective effects on the NAFLD rats, and the potential mechanism may be associated with the inhibition of oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation.
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
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2016
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Dun Deng,Yun Zhang,Aijun Sun,Yunfeng Hu
We previously functionally characterized a novel marine microbial GDSL lipase MT6 and identified that the stereo-selectivity of MT6 was opposite to that of other common lipases in trans-esterification reactions. Herein, we have investigated the use of MT6 in stereo-selective biocatalysis through direct hydrolysis reactions. Notably, the stereo-selectivity of MT6 was also demonstrated to be opposite to that of other common lipases in hydrolysis reactions. Parameters, including temperature, organic co-solvents, pH, ionic strength, catalyst loading, substrate concentration, and reaction time, affecting the enzymatic resolution of racemic 1-phenylethyl acetate were further investigated, with the e.e. of the final ( S )-1-Phenylethanol product and the conversion being 97% and 28.5%, respectively, after process optimization. The lengths of side chains of 1-phenylethyl esters greatly affected the stereo-selectivity and conversion during kinetic resolutions. MT6 is a novel marine microbial GDSL lipase exhibiting opposite stereo-selectivities than other common lipases in both trans-esterification reactions and hydrolysis reactions.
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ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
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2017
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IF 4.798
Jingjing Lin,Xiaoming Yan,Gaohong He,Wanting Chen,Dongxing Zhen,Tiantian Li,Lin Ma,Xuemei Wu
A new series of thermoplastic interpenetrating polymer network (TIPN) anion exchange membranes (AEMs) based on poly [2,2′- (p-oxydiphenylene) −5, 5′-bibenzimidazole] (OPBI) and poly(1, 2-dimethy-3-allylimidazolium) (PDAIm) (PBI/DAIm TIPN) has been developed. With 1, 2-dimethy-3-allylimidazolium (DAIm) polymerization in presence of OPBI polymer chains, two kinds of uncrosslinked polymer chains, i.e. PDAIm and OPBI interpenetrate with each other to form a physically crosslinking network. Small steric hindrance effect of the DAIm monomer and non-covalent crosslinking interpenetrating polymer chains contribute to better compatibility and chains flexibility in the TIPN compared with the blend and semi-interpenetrating networks, which are evidenced by SEM and SAXS, promote the aggregation of hydrophilic groups and induce connective ionic conductive channels. PBI/DAIm TIPN membranes achieve well-balanced performance between high hydroxide conductivity and dimensional stability because of the dynamically forced compatibility feature of TIPN. Especially, the PBI/DAIm TIPN-65/0.5 membrane exhibits high hydroxide conductivity (96.7 mS cm −1 ) and low swelling ratio (4.4%) at 80 °C. With low overall alkali uptake (2.89%) and IEC (0.63 mmol g −1 ) of functional groups, it exhibits excellent chemical stability in 1 M KOH at 60 °C for 96 h (94.0% retention) and high tensile strength (48.2 MPa) in hydrated state. These observations suggest TIPN structure provides a promising solution to the electrochemical-mechanical balance of AEMs.
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ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
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2017
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IF 4.798
Hongmei Chen,Xiaoqin Sun,Xiaoxiang Xu
Here we report two Ruddlesden-Popper type ferrite perovskites (SrO)(LaFeO 3 ) n (n = 1 and 2) which demonstrate p-type semiconductivity. Their crystal structure, optical absorption and other physicochemical properties have been systematically explored. Our results show that both ferrites crystallize in tetragonal symmetry with structural lamination along c axis. Efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production has been achieved for both samples under full range and visible light illumination. Better performance is noticed for LaSrFeO 4 with apparent quantum efficiency approaches 0.31% and 0.19% under full range and visible light illumination, respectively. The p-type semiconductivity is verified by their cathodic photocurrent as well as negative Mott-Schottky slop during Photoelectrochemical measurement. The relative lower activity for La 2 SrFe 2 O 7 compared to LaSrFeO 4 is likely due to its higher defect concentration which facilitates charge recombination. Both compounds exhibit anisotropic phenomenon for charge migrations according to theoretical calculations. Their p-type semiconductivity, strong visible light absorption, chemical inertness and high abundance of constituent elements signify promising applications in the field of solar energy conversion and optoelectronics.
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ENERGY
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2017
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Zhijun Zhao,Xiao Xing,Zhigang Tang,Yong Zheng,Weiyang Fei,Xiangfeng Liang,E. Ataeivarjovi,Dong Guo
CO 2 capture with solvent-based process is known as a promising technology for controlling the global warming. In this work, the constant-volume method was used to investigate CO 2 solubility in DMC, ionic liquid of [Omim][BF 4 ], and their mixtures from 298.15 to 328.15 K under pressures up to about 3 MPa. The COSMO-RS model was used to predict the Henry's constants and the vapor pressures of DMC in the mixtures. The experimental results showed the CO 2 solubility in [Omim][BF 4 ] is higher than DMC at 318.15–328.15 K and adding [Omim][BF 4 ] into DMC can decrease the viscosity compared to the pure [Omim][BF 4 ]. Besides, the COSMO-RS simulation results showed the Henry's constants in the mixtures increases with the decreasing mass ratio of [Omim][BF 4 ] which are consistent with experimental values and the vapor pressures of DMC in the mixtures decreases with the increasing mass ratio of [Omim][BF 4 ]. Moreover, the activation energy ( Ea ) predicted from viscosity showed the higher viscosity mean the larger Ea and the larger Ea indicate the higher CO 2 solubility in these solvents. Finally, the mixtures of DMC and [Omim][BF 4 ] may be used as promising physical solvents to capture CO 2 with high partial pressures, which combine the advantages of organic solvents and ionic liquids.
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TALANTA
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2016
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IF 4.035
Wenchang Wang,Juntao Wang,Shuaihua Zhang,Penglei Cui,Chun Wang,Zhi Wang
A novel covalent organic framework, Schiff base network-1 (SNW-1), was synthesized and used as a solid-phase microextraction (SPME) fiber coating material . The SNW-1 coated SPME fiber was fabricated by a covalent chemical cross-linking between the SNW-1 nanocomposite and a silanol-functionalized stainless steel wire substrate. Scanning electron microscopy and nitrogen isothermal adsorption results indicate that the new fiber coating exhibited a porous, homogenous surface with the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface of 668 m 2 g −1 . The prepared fiber was explored for the SPME of phenols from honey samples prior to their determination by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The developed method had large enrichment factors (136–816), low limits of detection (0.06–0.2 ng g −1 ), good linearity (0.1–100.0 ng g −1 ) and repeatability (<9.7%) for phenols. The recoveries for spiked phenols (1.0 ng g −1 and 10.0 ng g −1 ) in Wolfberry , Robinia and Codonopsis honey samples were in the range of 84.2–107.2% with the relative standard deviations ranging from 3.8% to 12.7%. The developed method was suitable for the determination of phenols from honey samples.
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JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS
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2016
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IF 2.196
Yaran Yin,Chunying Zhu,Youguang Ma
Densities and viscosities of binary {[Bmim][BF 4 ] + H 2 O}, {[Bmim][BF 4 ] + MEA}, (MEA + H 2 O) and ternary mixtures {[Bmim][BF 4 ] + MEA + H 2 O} were measured at T = (293.15–333.15) K. The volumetric and viscometric properties, such as excess molar volume V E , viscosity deviation Δ η , and excess Gibbs energy of activation of viscous flow Δ G ∗E for all mixtures, and apparent molar volume, excess partial molar volume and Grunberg-Nissan interaction parameter G 12 for binary mixtures, were deduced from experimental results, and the intermolecular interactions in solutions were also analysed. The excess molar volumes were correlated using the Redlich-Kister polynomial equation for binary mixtures, and Singh et al. equation for the ternary mixture with corresponding binary parameters. The viscosities of binary and ternary solutions were respectively fitted by Jouyban-Acree equation and its extended equation at each measurement temperature, the correlated values are in good agreement with the corresponding experimental data.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
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2024
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Peiwen Li,Qiansheng Li,Hong Lu,Ze Fu,Jiti Zhou,Chenghao Sun,Xuehai Wang
Some nano-biochars (nano-BCs) as electron mediators could enter into cells to directly promote intracellular electron transfer and cell activities. However, little information was available on the effect of nano-BCs on SMX degradation. In this study, nano-BCs were prepared using sludge-derived humic acid (SHA) and their effects on SMX degradation by Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 were investigated. Results showed that nano-BCs (Carbon dots, CDs, <10 nm) synthesized using SHA performed a better accelerating effect than that of the nano-BCs with a larger size (10–100 nm), which could be attributed to the better electron transfer abilities of CDs. The degradation rate of 10 mg/L SMX in the presence of 100 mg/L CDs was significantly increased by 84.6% compared to that without CDs. Further analysis showed that CDs could not only be combined with extracellular Fe(III) to accelerate its reduction, but also participate in the reduction of 4-aminobenzenesulphonic acid as an intermediate metabolite of SMX via coupling with extracellular Fe(III) reduction. Meanwhile, CDs could enter cells to directly participate in intracellular electron transfer, resulting in 32.2% and 25.2% increases of electron transfer system activity and ATP level, respectively. Moreover, the activities of SMX-degrading enzymes located in periplasm and cytoplasm were increased by around 2.2-fold in the presence of CDs. These results provide an insight into the accelerating effect of nano-BCs with the size of <10 nm on SMX degradation and an approach for SHA utilization.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2024
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Wang Liu,Ya-Min Qin,Jin-Yang Shi,De-Ling Wu,Chun-Yang Liu,Juan Liang,Song-Zi Xie
This study aimed to evaluate the influence of ultrasonic degradation on the physicochemical and biological characteristics of Polygonatum cyrtonema polysaccharide (PCP, 8.59 kDa). PCP was subjected to ultrasonic treatment for 8, 16, and 24 h and yielded the degraded fractions PCP-8, PCP-16, and PCP-24 (5.06, 4.13, and 3.69 kDa), respectively. Compared with the intact PCP, PCP-8, PCP-16 and PCP-24 had a reduced particle size (decrements of 28.03 %, 46.15 % and 62.54 %, respectively). Although ultrasonic degradation did not alter the primary structure of PCP, its triple helical and superficial structures were disrupted, with degraded fractions demonstrating reduced thermal stability and apparent viscosities compared with those of the intact PCP. Furthermore, the functional properties of the degraded fractions were different. PCP-16 most favourably affected GLP-1 secretion, while PCP-8 and PCP-24 exhibited the strongest antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory activities, respectively. Hence, controlled ultrasound irradiation is an appealing approach for partially degrading PCP and enhancing its bioactivity as a functional agent.
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Food Bioscience
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Chunyun Qu,Jianjun Li,Fuxin Liu,Yu Zeng,Yiyin Xu,Weidong Bai,Hao Dong,Gongliang Liu
To diversify the aromas and enhance the quality of fruit wines, Zygosaccharomyces mellis LGL-1 (LGL-1), as a non-conventional yeast, was applied for fruit winemaking along with biochar facilitating the fermentation. Results demonstrated that LGL-1 exhibited higher synthesis of ethanol and esters compared to the commercial winemaking yeast CV171 during wampee/grape/litchi winemaking. Intriguingly, the main esters produced by LGL-1 were quite different from those of CV171, resulting in diverse flavors. Four kinds of food-grade biochar were applied to facilitate the fermentation of LGL-1 under the mimic solution of fruit juice (MSM medium) respectively, and results showed that the coconut shell granule biochar (G2) was the best choice with both substrate consumption and product formation improved significantly, especially with esters enhanced by 357.87%, owing to the reduced oxidation-reduction potential, improved intracellular ratio of NADH/NAD + and enhanced activities of esterase. When applied for wampee/grape/litchi winemaking, G2 could also facilitate the fermentation of LGL-1 with total content of esters in each wine improved by 173.7%, 71.8% and 44%. The total concentration of higher alcohols in wampee/grape wine was enhanced by 35.6% and 21.1%, but unchanged significantly in litchi wine. The content of total organic acids in grape wine and litchi wine was changed insignificantly but decreased by 16.7% in wampee wine, which might not affect the flavor based on the taste threshold of organic acids. Data above indicated that LGL-1 is a potential candidate for fruit winemaking, and the fermentation fortified by G2 is a promising method for improved aromas of fruit wine.
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MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
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2025
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Jiangbing Qiu,Chao Yin,Aifeng Li,Yongmeng Yang,Guixiang Wang,Dongyue Li
Diarrhetic shellfish toxins (DSTs) are widespread in marine environments, posing potential threats to marine ecosystems, shellfish aquaculture, and human health. Despite their prevalence, knowledge of the stability of dissolved DSTs in seawater is still limited. This study aimed to investigate the effects of bacteria, temperature, and irradiation on the stability of dissolved okadaic acid (OA) and dinophysistoxin-1 (DTX1) in seawater. Results indicated that bacteria did not contribute to the biodegradation of OA and DTX1, while their growth was inhibited by the toxins over the 7-day experiment. During a 28-day period without irradiation at 4°C, 20°C, and 37°C, no degradation of OA was observed, whereas significant degradation of DTX1 occurred, with concentrations dropping to 58% ∼ 78% of the initial concentration at the end of the experiment. Under xenon lamp irradiation at 1000 W, the concentrations of DTX1 decreased by 15% to 19% in seawater after 160 min, while the concentrations of OA showed minimal change. Conversely, both OA and DTX1 underwent significant degradation under mercury lamp irradiation with an irradiation intensity-dependent pattern. Additionally, the degradation rates of OA and DTX1 increased with higher concentrations of dissolved organic matter in the range of 1.2 to 15 mg C L⁻ 1 . This study enhances the understanding of DST stability in seawater under varying temperature and light conditions, highlighting the complexities involved in their degradation processes. The results of this study found that ultraviolet is an important driving environmental factor for OA and DTX1 degradation in the natural marine environment. In case of harmful algal blooms with associated phycotoxins, ultraviolet irradiation can be used as a removal method for OA and DTX1.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
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2024
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Leping Cheng,Yuwei Liu,Die Li,Wenjie Xu,Jingbo Jia,Runduo Zhang,Ying Wei,Maria A. Goula,Vagelis G. Papadakis
Thermochemically upcycling waste plastics to value-added products is emerging to alleviate the waste crisis. This study aims to develop highly active and stable Ni-based catalysts for coupling pyrolysis and catalytic reforming of waste plastics to produce syngas. A series of confined NiO@S-1 catalysts with various Ni loadings (5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) were constructed by employing dissolution-recrystallization strategy. They were in situ reduced and 15%NiO@S-1 sample showed the highest catalytic activity in terms of yield of syngas with high CO selectivity and was superior to 15%NiO/S-1 and 15%NiO/SiO 2 samples prepared by impregnation method. The TEM images of 15%NiO@S-1 catalyst after reaction showed that metallic Ni nanoparticles with average size of 10.1 nm were kept dispersive due to the confinement effect. In contrast, the apparent agglomeration of Ni nanoparticles with average size of 54.9 nm were found on the surface of 15%NiO/S-1 after reaction. This provides an effective strategy for design robust Ni-based confined catalysts for thermochemically upcycling waste plastics.
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