CARBOHYDRATE RESEARCH
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Lin Ge,Ruobing Jia,Yingying Liu,Lingling Zhan
Soybean contains anti-nutritional factor raffinose oligosaccharide (RFOs), which can cause flatulence, gastrointestinal dysfunction and low feed utilization rate. However, α-galactosidase can hydrolyze raffinose oligosaccharides (RFOs). Therefore, in this study, a novel α-galactosidase from Thermoclostridium stercorarium subsp. thermolacticum DSM 2910 (TstGal) which can hydrolyze raffinose was cloned, expressed, purified, and characterized. The gene fragment size is 2208 bp, and the enzyme TstGal consists of 736 amino acids. Under the optimum culture conditions, the maximum enzyme activity of the target protein TstGal was 23.8 U/mL. The enzyme was purified 11.3-fold by Ni-NTA agarose resin with an overall recovery of 51.4 % and specific activity of 9.0 U/mg, and its relative molecular weight was about 85 kDa. The optimal temperature of TstGal was 70 °C, and it exhibited excellent thermal stability at 60 °C. Furthermore, The TstGal had the highest activity at pH 6.5 and good pH stability at pH 5.0–7.5. Besides, the enzyme has a good sugar tolerance to galactose and sucrose. In addition, K + and Fe 2+ could significantly enhance the enzyme activity at a concentration of 5 mM. The values of K M , V max , k cat , and k cat /K M for p NPGal were found to be 0.507 mM, 13.979 U/mg, 19.735 s −1 , and 38.895 s −1 mM −1 , respectively. Under the optimum conditions, the maximum hydrolysis rate of raffinose by TstGal reached 99.8 %, which shows that the enzyme had potential application value in food and feed industry.
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
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2024
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Zhounan Yu,Leilei Zhang,Yuanlong Tan,Rizheng Jing,Hongchen Cao,Caiyi Lou,Rile Ge,Junhu Wang,Aiqin Wang,Tao Zhang
Rh-P complexes have been widely used as catalysts for hydroformylation reactions. The extremely high price of Rh and its scarce reserves have prompted the exploration of the alternatives. In this study, we reported that Pt/PS-PPh 2 single-atom catalysts promoted by SnCl 2 were highly efficient and selective for the hydroformylation of higher α-alkenes. A broad scope of substrates (i.e., C 6 –C 12 ) were smoothly converted to the corresponding linear aldehydes with high yields under reaction conditions of 90–120 °C and 4–6 MPa syngas . The turnover frequency (TOF) was comparable to homogeneous Pt-Sn catalysts, and the linear/branched ratio reached as high as > 20. In addition, the catalyst could be reused with the extra addition of SnCl 2 . The promotional role of SnCl 2 was elucidated by quasi- in situ X-ray adsorption fine structure, Fourier transform infrared, and Mössbauer spectroscopy . It was discovered that SnCl 2 was transformed into Sn(dioxane)Cl 3 − species coordinated to Pt as a moderately electron-donating ligand, which, together with the phosphine group, stabilized mononuclear Pt (I) species against reduction and aggregation.
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International Journal of Nanomedicine
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2023
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Hongzhi Qiao,Lihua Chen,Tianqi Rui,Jingxian Wang,Ting Chen,Tingming Fu,Junsong Li,Liuqing Di
Andrographolide (ADG) is a diterpenoid isolated from Andrographis paniculata with a wide spectrum of biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, anticancer and hepatoprotective effects. However, its poor water solubility and efflux by P-glycoprotein have resulted in lower bioavailability. In this study, ADG nanosuspensions (ADG-NS) were prepared using a wet media milling technique followed by freeze drying. d-α-Tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS), a surfactant that inhibits P-glycoprotein function, and sodium lauryl sulfate were used as surface stabilizers. A Box–Behnken design was used to optimize the nanosuspension preparation. The products of these optimal preparation conditions were amorphous and possessed much faster dissolution in vitro than a coarse powder of ADG. The particle size and redispersibility index of the freeze-dried ADG-NS were 244.6±3.0 nm and 113%±1.14% (n=3), respectively. A short-term stability study indicated that the freeze-dried ADG-NS could remain highly stable as nanosuspensions during the testing period. A test of transport across a Caco-2 cell monolayer revealed that the membrane permeability (Papp) of ADG-NS was significantly higher than the permeability of the ADG coarse powder or ADG-NS without TPGS (P<0.01). Compared to the ADG coarse powder, a physical mixture, commercial dripping pills and ADG-NS without TPGS, ADG-NS exhibited significantly higher plasma exposure with significant enhancements in Cmax and area under the curve of plasma concentration versus time from zero to the last sampling time (AUC0−t) (P<0.01). An evaluation of the anti-inflammatory effect on Carr-induced paw edema demonstrated that the ADG-NS were more effective in reducing the rate of paw swelling, producing a greater increase in the serum levels of nitric oxide (NO), Interleukin-1 (IL-1) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) (P<0.01) and an increase in superoxide dismutase activity (P<0.05) compared to the ADG coarse powder. This study indicated that nanosuspensions could act as an effective delivery device for ADG to enhance its oral bioavailability and biological efficacy.
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Frontiers in Microbiology
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2021
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Luo Xudong,Ye Xiangdong,Ding Li,Zhu Wen,Yi Pengcheng,Zhao Zhiwen,Gao Huanhuan,Shu Zhan,Li Shan,Sang Ming,Wang Jue,Zhong Weihua,Chen Zongyun
Antibiotic-resistant ESKAPE pathogens (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species) has become a serious threat to public health worldwide. Cationic α-helical antimicrobial peptides (CαAMPs) have attracted much attention as promising solutions in post-antibiotic era. However, strong hemolytic activity and in vivo inefficacy have hindered their pharmaceutical development. Here, we attempt to address these obstacles by investigating BmKn2 and BmKn2-7, two scorpion-derived CαAMPs with the same hydrophobic face and a distinct hydrophilic face. Through structural comparison, mutant design and functional analyses, we found that while keeping the hydrophobic face unchanged, increasing the number of alkaline residues (i.e., Lys + Arg residues) on the hydrophilic face of BmKn2 reduces the hemolytic activity and broadens the antimicrobial spectrum. Strikingly, when keeping the total number of alkaline residues constant, increasing the number of Lys residues on the hydrophilic face of BmKn2-7 significantly reduces the hemolytic activity but does not influence the antimicrobial activity. BmKn2-7K, a mutant of BmKn2-7 in which all of the Arg residues on the hydrophilic face were replaced with Lys, showed the lowest hemolytic activity and potent antimicrobial activity against antibiotic-resistant ESKAPE pathogens. Moreover, in vivo experiments indicate that BmKn2-7K displays potent antimicrobial efficacy against both the penicillin-resistant S. aureus and the carbapenem- and multidrug-resistant A. baumannii, and is non-toxic at the antimicrobial dosages. Taken together, our work highlights the significant functional disparity of Lys vs Arg in the scorpion-derived antimicrobial peptide BmKn2-7, and provides a promising lead molecule for drug development against ESKAPE pathogens.
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JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
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2021
·Vol. 46
·期 3
·e13686
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IF 2.72
Wanxiu Cao,Xin Chen,Yaoxian Chin,Jinkai Zheng,Phaik Eem Lim,Changhu Xue,Qingjuan Tang
Natural compounds have tremendous potential to regulate glucose metabolism, but conventional methods for studying their bioactivities are usually labor intensive. Here, hypoglycemic properties in 22 selected food-derived compounds were examined using molecular docking. The results indicated that curcumin is an inhibitor of both α-glucosidase and dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 (DPP-4), which are important for glycemic control. These effects of curcumin were also confirmed by enzymatic determination in vitro. Furthermore, curcumin significantly improved diet-induced hyperglycemia (e.g., fasting plasma glucose levels and glycogen storage in muscle or liver) in mice. This might be attributed to its inhibitory effects on the activities of α-glucosidase and DPP-4 in vivo. Curcumin also upregulated the expression of genes (e.g., glucagon-like peptide 1) related to DPP-4 activity in the small intestine. In conclusion, curcumin is a potential ingredient of functional foods used for diet-induced hyperglycemia management. Practical applications Curcumin has been widely used as a colorant in the food industry. Moreover, a growing number of studies have described its diverse biological functions, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-angiogenic activities. Thus, curcumin is regarded as a potential ingredient in functional foods. Our results highlighted the hyperglycemic effect of curcumin, suggesting that curcumin may be included in food products for hyperglycemic patients.
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Water
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2022
·Vol. 14
·期 14
·2260
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Md. Nahid Pervez,Shengjia Ma,Siqi Huang,Vincenzo Naddeo,Yaping Zhao
In the current work, novel graphene quantum dots (GQDs)-doped goethite (α-FeOOH) nanocomposites (GQDs/α-FeOOH) were prepared by following a feasible hydrolysis method and applied for ciprofloxacin (CIP) removal. Results showed that the CIP degradation efficiency was significant (93.73%, 0.0566 min−1) in the GQDs/α-FeOOH + H2O2+ Vis system using much lower amounts of H2O2(0.50 mM), which is 3.9 times the α-FeOOH + H2O2+ Vis system. It was found that •OH,O2•−, and1O2were mainly responsible for CIP degradation in the GQDs/α-FeOOH photo-Fenton system. GQDs/α-FeOOH demonstrated broad-spectrum UV–vis-IR responsiveness in the degradation of ciprofloxacin as a function of the doping of GQDs. Additionally, GQDs/α-FeOOH showed outstanding durability (recyclability up to 3 cycles with a lower iron leaking amount, 0.020 mg L−1), a broad range of application pH, and a pretty acceptable catalytic efficacy in a variety of surface water matrices. Overall, GQDs/α-FeOOH have been shown to be an effective photocatalyst for the remediation of emerging contaminants via the workable exploitation of solar energy.Keywords:GQDs;goethite;emerging contaminants;photo-Fenton-like reaction;water pollution
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EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
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2023
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IF 6.7
Zhan Cui,Fang-Yan Guo,Li Li,Fuping Lu,Cheng-Hua Jin,Xiangming Wang,Fufeng Liu
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the accumulation of α-synuclein (α-Syn) aggregates. However, there are currently no effective therapies for PD. Brazilin, an inhibitor of α-Syn aggregation, is unstable and toxic. Therefore, we have developed and synthesized derivatives of brazilin. One of these derivatives, called brazilin-7-acetate (B-7-A), has shown reduced toxicity and a stronger effect on inhibit α-Syn aggregation. It showed that B-7-A prevented the formation of α-Syn fibers and disrupted existing fibers in a dosage-dependent manner. Additionally, B-7-A significantly reduced the cytotoxicity of α-Syn aggregates and alleviated oxidative stress in PC12 cells. The beneficial effects of B-7-A were also confirmed using the Caenorhabditis elegans model. These effects included preventing the accumulation of α-Syn clumps, improving behavior disorder, increasing lifespan, reducing oxidative stress, and protecting against lipid oxidation and loss. Finally, B-7-A showed good ADMET properties in silico. Based on these findings, B-7-A exhibits potential as a prospective treatment for PD.
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Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants
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2020
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Yu Chen,Lejing Chi,Xiaoxin Liang,Yaohui Shi,Tongyun Wu,Mao Ye,Ping Han,Li Lin,Lanyue Zhang,Peng Xu,Zhiyun Du
Cedrus deodara is a cedar plant from the Pinaceae family. Because Cedrus is widely used in health care products, cosmetics, medicine, and insecticides, the essential oils of Cedrus deodara (CDEOs) are gaining increasing levels of attention. However, there have only been a few studies on the anti-inflammatory effects of CDEOs. This study aimed to systematically study the composition and biological effects of CDEOs, in line with this, the study assessed the chemical composition of CDEOs and evaluated their anti-inflammatory mechanisms in mice. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was used to determine and analyze a total of 41 compounds from CDEOs. It was found that the major components of CDEOs are thujopsene (28.23%), α-cedrene (17.01%), and cedrol (15.55%); moreover, our results showed that the active ingredients in CDEOs have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and that the active ingredients in CDEOs can be used as an antioxidant, as an important biological resource in functional food, and as ingredients in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Taken together, these CDEOs serve as ideal additives for anti-inflammatory drugs.
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TETRAHEDRON
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Zhenyu Tian,Kun Meng,Yanhong Shi,Naixia Zhang,Xuehui Liu,Hongwei Jin,Yongmin Zhang,Lihe Zhang,Demin Zhou,Sulong Xiao
A newly synthesized hexavalent oleanolic acid/per- O -methylated α -cyclodextrin conjugate shows significant differences in NMR spectra with previously synthesized analogs. Characterization of the product by 1 H NMR, 13 C NMR, COSY, HSQC , HMBC , TOCSY , NOE, and ROESY experiments were performed. Detailed investigations revealed that the compound has two conformations in solution and the ratio of them was 1:1. Further variable-temperature NMR study revealed that the two conformations were stable at temperature range of 273–323 K in CDCl 3 solution.
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LANGMUIR
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2025
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Liqin Li,Ruiduo Li,Dashi Lei,Yubin Wang,Xiangyu Peng,Xiao Wang
The morphology of α-calcium sulfate hemihydrate (α-HH) crystals is a critical determinant of their applicability. This study systematically explored the regulatory effect of aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)3) on the morphology of α-HH. Our findings indicated that Al(OH)3 substantially suppressed the growth of α-HH crystals along the c-axis. As the concentration of Al(OH)3 increased from 0% to 0.125%, the morphology of the α-HH crystals progressively transitioned from fibrous to columnar, platelike, and then granular forms. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed that at lower concentrations of Al(OH)3, Al(OH)2+, and Al(OH)4– ions preferentially adsorb on the (002) end plane, leading to a reduction in the surface energy of this plane. This adsorption inhibits its growth and enhances the exposure of the (002) plane, ultimately resulting in a morphological transformation of the α-HH crystals from a fibrous to short columnar. At elevated concentrations of Al(OH)3, the selective adsorption of Al(OH)2+ and Al(OH)4–, alongside the nonselective precipitation of excess Al(OH)3 as colloidal forms on the surface of α-HH, facilitated the growth of specific crystals exhibiting platelike and granular morphologies. This work will provide a foundational reference for the preparation of α-HH with diverse morphologies derived from industrial gypsum.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2025
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Xing-Yu Wang,Ping-Ping Liu,Hai-Jie Cai,Miao-Miao Li,Chun-Hui Deng,Yong Zhao,Zhao-Huan Zhang,Yong-Heng Zhu
Biomarkers detection of foodborne pathogens through gas sensors provides a promising method to ensure food safety. However, rapidly and accurately identifying ultra-low concentration bacterial biomarkers is still an urgent task. In this study, PdRh bimetallic-loaded α-Fe 2 O 3 nanospindles with sufficient exposed surface and high surface activity are designed to achieve sensitive detection of the Listeria monocytogene biomarker s : 3-hydroxy-2-butanone. α-Fe 2 O 3 nanospindles with high exposure surfaces were prepared by modulating the axial diameter ratio. Then PdRh bimetals were uniformly introduced to regulate the surface activity of α-Fe 2 O 3 nanospindles. Compared to pure Fe 2 O 3 , the result 1.5 wt% PdRh-Fe 2 O 3 nanospindle exhibits significantly improved sensitivity and selectivity in detecting 3-hydroxy-2-butanone, characterized by a reduced operating temperature from 240°C to 150 °C, high sensitivity (R a /R g = 148.4, 50 ppm), impressive response/recovery time (7/10 s), low detection limit (200 ppb), notable selectivity, and great stability over a test period exceeding 30 days. Mechanism studies through ex/in-situ characterization and density functional theory calculations (DFT) reveal that the dramatic sensing performance advancement is mainly due to the morphology optimization, bimetallic activation, and their synergistic effects, leading to the increased surface active species, enhanced oxygen mobility, and the reduced activation energy. Furthermore, high-sensitivity detection of Listeria monocytogenes in actual samples is also achieved by using 1.5 wt% PdRh-Fe 2 O 3 nanoneedles-based sensor, indicating its significant potential for non-destructive testing applications in the food industry and opening new avenues for the rapid detection of Listeria monocytogenes .
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BIOSCIENCE BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
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2019
·Vol. 83
·期 11
·2128-2139
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IF 1.297
Han Yameng,Chi Jianwei,Zhang Mingwei,Zhang Ruifen,Fan Sanhong,Huang Fei,Xue Kaming,Liu Lei
This study investigated the contents of saponins and phenolic compounds in relation to their antioxidant activity and α-glucosidase inhibition activity of 7 colored quinoa varieties. The total saponin content was significantly different among 7 varieties and ranged from 7.51 to 12.12 mg OAE/g DW. Darker quinoa had a higher content of phenolic compounds, as well as higher flavonoids and antioxidant activity than that of light varieties. Nine individual phenolic compounds were detected in free and bound form, with gallic acid and ferulic acid representing the major compounds. The free and bound phenolic compounds (gallic acid and ferulic acid in particular) exhibited high linear correlation with their corresponding antioxidant values. In addition, the free phenolic extracts from colored quinoa exhibited higher inhibitory activity against α-glucosidase than the bound phenolic extracts. These findings imply that colored quinoa with abundant bioactive phytochemicals could be an important natural source for preparing functional food.
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