CARBOHYDRATE RESEARCH
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2026
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Yufei Jin,Fangcheng Fu,Xinyuan Zhang,Dawei Zhang,Qian Yu,Chunyan Yan
Immunomodulation plays a key role in maintaining organismal health, and precise molecular mechanisms that control immune activation are key to achieving this balance. Angelica pubescens is in high demand in the Chinese herbal medicine market due to its effective properties in dispelling dampness and relieving pain. Nevertheless, the immunological activity of A. pubescens has not been fully elucidated. This study focuses on exploring the structural characterization and immunomodulatory activities of two homogeneous arabinans (APRP70-1-1 and APRP70-1-2) isolated from A. pubescens . Structural analysis revealed that APRP70-1-1 possesses a higher degree of branching compared to APRP70-1-2. In vitro experiments showed that despite activating macrophages, APRP70-1-2 was less effective than APRP70-1-1 at promoting nitric oxide (NO) release. APRP70-1-1 demonstrated superior immunomodulatory effects, as evidenced by its significantly enhancing macrophage phagocytic capacity and upregulation of tumor necrosis factor -α ( TNF-α ), interleukin -1β ( IL-1β ), and IL-6 mRNA expression. Mechanistic studies indicated that APRP70-1-1 activates the JAK2/STAT3 and NF-κB signaling pathways. In summary, these results indicate that APRP70-1-1 had immunomodulatory activity.
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JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2026
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IF 6.7
Ying-Xin Zhao,Ke-Tian Zhu,Yu-Xuan Tong,Qi-Qian Wang,Jin-Long Li
Abstract Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) accumulates in the food chain, threatening human and animal health. However, how DEHP induces neurotoxicity by interfering with microglia has not been fully revealed. Our research aims to explore the effects of DEHP on microglia and identify relevant targets that cause neurotoxicity. The results indicated that DEHP damaged neurons, leading to swelling, demyelination, and abnormal autophagy. Inhibition of autophagy resulted in α-Syn misfolding, characterized by an increase in dimers with increasing additive concentrations (P = 0.0096). Dimer formation was promoted by the addition of additives, which increased the electrostatic force, along with interactions between Glu106, Gly51, and Val66. Transmitted from neurons to microglia (Pearson r2 = 0.889), pathological aggregates under DEHP exposure induced microglial M1 subtype switching. This study elucidated a novel mechanism by which DEHP damages the nerves of birds and provided a therapeutic target for the neurotoxic disease risk caused by the transmission of plastic additives through the food chain.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2026
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Hao Jiang,Wenhao Wang,Xinyi Wang,Yuchen Xu,Tao Zhu,Siyan Shang,Chaojie Zhou,Xinhua Zhou,Wenbin Zhang,Yuhua Cheng,Longchun Wang,Shaomin Zhang,Gaofeng Wang,Jingquan Liu,Minghao Wang
A PEDOT-MOF/polypeptide modified multi-modal micro-ECoG electrode is proposed. • PEDOT-MOF achieves dual functions of ROS sensing and efficient scavenging. • Polypeptide/DEX enhances electrode biocompatibility and reduces inflammation. • In vivo validation of multi-modal ECoG/ROS recording and immunomodulation The limited biocompatibility of conventional flexible electrode materials often triggers host immune responses, manifesting as glial encapsulation and the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Meanwhile, ROS accumulation further exacerbates local inflammation and induces irreversible cellular damage. Therefore, constructing a highly biocompatible electrode-tissue interface and developing multi-modal microelectrodes capable of recording and regulating in-vivo ROS concentrations are critical for alleviating immune responses and clarifying the underlying mechanisms of electrode failure. In this work, we proposed a novel modification strategy for micro-electrocorticography (micro-ECoG) electrodes to enable multi-modal neural recordings (ECoG and ROS) and regulations (drug deliver and ROS catalyze). For this purpose, the electrode surface is modified with Cu-metal-organic framework (Cu-MOF)-doped poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene): polystyrenesulfonate (PEDOT:PSS), denoted as PEDOT-MOF. Additionally, a highly biocompatible polypeptide coating loaded with anti-inflammatory drugs is introduced to further suppress immune reactions. In vitro experiments reveal that PEDOT-MOF exhibits excellent electrochemical performance and detection sensitivity to H₂O₂, indicating its multifunctionality to catalyze the ROS for mitigating oxidative stress and monitor dynamic changes in ROS concentration in real time. In vivo implantation studies confirm that microelectrodes modified with the drug-loaded polypeptide coating exhibit lower interface impedance and higher SNR. Collectively, these results highlight the significant application potential of PEDOT-MOF-modified micro-ECoG electrodes combined with a drug-loaded polypeptide coating, which may address key challenges in current implantable neural electrode technology. It should be noted that, due to partial channel attenuation over chronic implantation and spatial diffusion effects of dexamethasone, this platform is more suited for monitoring relative ROS dynamic trends. Future optimizations will further advance the capability toward accurate in-vivo ROS absolute quantification.
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ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
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2026
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Qingyang Li,Wei Zhu,Xiao Han,Peiyu Yang,Changhao Liu,Rubing Zou,Shuying Li,Yihua Liu,Yirong Guo
CPF and TCP showed distinct triglyceride-rich lipidomic profiles. • CPF broadly reprogrammed lipid synthesis and xenobiotic metabolism. • TCP-associated lipid disruption involved mitochondrial energy dysfunction. • Co-exposure increased triglyceride accumulation and expanded gene–lipid networks. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has been increasingly linked to environmental chemical exposure, yet the metabolic consequences of pesticide parent–metabolite co-exposure remain poorly understood. HepG2 cells were exposed for 48 h to chlorpyrifos (CPF, 10 mg/L), its major metabolite 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol (TCP, 1.25 mg/L), or their combination (CTCP). Network toxicology was applied for hypothesis generation, followed by integrated lipidomics and transcriptomics analyses. Under the selected exposure conditions, TCP induced greater lipid-droplet accumulation than CPF despite the lower nominal concentration. Lipidomic profiling revealed that both compounds promoted triglyceride accumulation accompanied by extensive remodeling of cholesterol esters, free fatty acids, phospholipids, and sphingolipids. Transcriptomic analysis indicated that CPF elicited a broader response characterized by CYP-mediated xenobiotic metabolism and lipid-handling pathways, whereas TCP exhibited a more restricted signature associated with energy homeostasis and stress-related pathways. Functional assays further supported these distinct responses, showing that TCP exposure reduced ATP levels and increased reactive oxygen species generation, consistent with disrupted cellular energetic and redox homeostasis, while CPF increased cellular CYP1A2 protein levels. Compared with individual exposures, CTCP was associated with greater lipid accumulation and broader transcriptomic and lipidomic alterations involving membrane remodeling, altered cellular energy homeostasis, and changes in inflammation-associated lipid pathways. CPF and TCP produced distinct but overlapping MASLD-relevant lipid metabolic alterations, and their co-exposure produced greater metabolic alterations than either individual exposure under the tested conditions. These findings highlight the importance of considering pesticide metabolites and parent–metabolite co-exposure in environmental health risk assessment.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2026
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Liang Luo,Qi Shen,Lixing Wang,Huiluan Qin,Song Lu,Yeqing Wang,Jiadi Ying,Tiancun Liu,Min Guo,Zhixin Yu
Hierarchical Co(OH) 2 /FeOOH is constructed via a facile one-step heterogeneous nucleation strategy. • Self-sacrificial FeOOH nanoneedles protects Co-based active phases under high current. • Efficient Co 2+ →Co 3+ conversion enriches high-valence active sites for accelerated OER kinetics. • The catalyst delivers an low overpotential of 275 mV at 200 mA cm −2 . • The catalyst achieves remarkable operational stability for over 450 h at 1 A cm −2 for OER. Cobalt hydroxide-based catalysts are promising candidates for electrochemical water splitting, yet their practical application in industrial electrolysis is hindered by insufficient activity under high-current conditions. Herein, we rationally construct a hierarchical Co(OH) 2 /FeOOH composite via a one-step heterogeneous nucleation strategy, where FeOOH nanoneedles are uniformly anchored on Co(OH) 2 nanosheets frameworks. The composite achieves an ultra-low overpotential of 275 mV at 200 mA cm −2 for oxygen evolution reaction (OER), with a lower Tafel slope. More notably, it maintains stability with negligible potential fluctuation over 450 h under an industrially relevant current density of 1 A cm −2 . The FeOOH promotes efficient Co 2+ →Co 3+ valence transition, while the hierarchical interfacial interactions enhance charge transfer efficiency and stabilize high-valence Co active species. A unique self-sacrificial mechanism is unveiled that preferential tip dissolution of FeOOH nanoneedles effectively protects the underlying Co-based active sites from over-oxidation and structural collapse, thereby ensuring long-term catalytic stability. Mechanistic studies further suggest that Co(OH) 2 /FeOOH exhibits enhanced lattice-oxygen-participated character relative to CoFe-LDH, which tends to follow the adsorbate evolution mechanism. This work develops a self-sacrificial interface engineering strategy to boost the activity and stability of Co(OH) 2 , and provides a feasible structural design paradigm for developing durable OER electrocatalysts toward industrial-relevant high-current conditions. A unique self-sacrificial interface engineering strategy to boost the activity and stability of Co(OH) 2 for oxygen evolution reaction. Download: Download high-res image (157KB) Download: Download full-size image
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JOURNAL OF RARE EARTHS
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2026
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Jiashuo Lv,Liming Xu,Fan Zhang,Danqin Li,Jie Li,Yufei Hu,Wenjing Zhou,Meisi Yu,Furui Lin,Jian Hou,Weiqiang Zhou
Nickel-based catalysts are attractive for methanol oxidation owing to their structural tunability and intrinsic activity for C–H bond activation. However, their limited ability to capture OH – at the reaction interface results in reduced energy-conversion efficiency. In this work, we demonstrate that La-Ni(OH) 2 /graphene oxide (GO) delivers a multilevel synergistic optimization that markedly enhances photoelectrochemical methanol oxidation. The random doping of La disturbs the periodicity of Ni–O lattice, which promotes surface reconstruction and the enrichment of OH – at the electrified interface. Notably, La doping-induced oxygen vacancies act as charge-trapping sites, promoting the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. More photogenerated holes can reach the reaction interface and participate in oxidation, synergistically enhancing the photoelectrocatalytic efficiency. By optimizing the interfacial microenvironment, the La-Ni(OH) 2 /GO catalyst achieves a current density of 179.8 mA/cm 2 in alkaline medium and increases to 222.6 mA/cm 2 under illumination.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2026
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IF 12.5
Haijie Cai,Xingyu Wang,Jingting Han,Yayao Song,Jingwen Wang,Zhaomin Gao,Tianjun Ni,Yongheng Zhu
Gas sensors for detecting foodborne pathogen biomarkers offer a promising approach to enhance food safety monitoring. However, sensors based on conventional sensing materials often lack the requisite sensitivity for trace-level pathogen metabolites. Herein, PdPt/ZnO hollow concave nanocages are rationally designed through a surface-tailored strategy to achieve rapid and ultrasensitive detection of the Listeria monocytogenes biomarker 3-hydroxy-2-butanone at ultralow concentrations. The representative 1%PdPt/ZnO-based sensor exhibits superior sensing properties: high response (R a /R g = 92.8@5 ppm), rapid response/recovery kinetics (14/15 s), ultralow detection limit (20 ppb), excellent selectivity, and over 30-day stability at an operating temperature of 150 °C. The combination of ex-situ / in-situ characterization and DFT calculations reveals that the hollow concave nanocage morphology synergistically activated by PdPt bimetallic sites dramatically increases active site density, accelerates oxygen diffusion, and lowers the reaction energy barrier, thereby enabling the efficient adsorption and conversion of oxygen species and 3-hydroxy-2-butanone. Crucially, the sensor enables rapid response of Listeria monocytogenes in actual food samples and distinguishes it from other foodborne pathogens, demonstrating its significant potential for accurate, real-time, and non-invasive monitoring of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
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2026
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IF 8
Jue Wang,Peixian Chen,Yonghua Li,Rui Wang,Wenxin Ding,Ruizhi Yu,Qingqing Qin,Runzhu Wu,Wei Wei,Jinxin Shi,Hongbin Yuan,Chunlin Zhuang,Yi Sun
Type 2 diabetes-associated cognitive dysfunction (TDACD) is a debilitating complication characterized by neuroinflammation and oxidative stress, yet its underlying molecular mechanisms remain incompletely understood. The signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) pathway is increasingly implicated in neurodegeneration, but its specific role in TDACD and its interplay with the Nrf2 antioxidant defense system have not been fully elucidated. This study investigated the therapeutic potential of targeting STAT3 in TDACD using both pharmacological inhibition with niclosamide and specific genetic silencing strategies. In a high-fat diet (HFD) plus streptozotocin (STZ)-induced TDACD mouse model, STAT3 inhibition significantly ameliorated cognitive deficits and reduced neuronal pathology, including amyloid-β and phosphorylated Tau accumulation. Mechanistically, inhibition of STAT3 signaling suppressed neuroinflammation and reactive astrogliosis while simultaneously promoting the nuclear translocation of Nrf2 and the expression of downstream antioxidant enzymes. These effects were also reproduced in vitro using primary astrocytes exposed to high glucose. Specific STAT3 knockdown reversed the pro-inflammatory A1 phenotype and restored redox balance in these cells. Crucially, silencing Nrf2 eliminated the protective effects of STAT3 inhibition, suggesting a functional regulatory axis between STAT3 and Nrf2. Collectively, our findings support that STAT3 inhibition ameliorates cognitive dysfunction by disinhibiting the Nrf2 pathway to restore redox homeostasis and shift astrocytes towards a neuroprotective phenotype, highlighting the STAT3-Nrf2 axis as a promising therapeutic target for TDACD.
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Nature Communications
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2026
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IF 18.1
Mao Congyang,Jin Wanyu,Dou Limeng,Guo Tong,Huang Jin,Wang Yi,Liu Xiangmei,Wu Shuilin,Qiao Wei,Xiang Yiming,Zhu Yizhou,Wu Jun,Yeung Kelvin Wai Kwok
The pandemic-scale progression of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) necessitates innovative interventions targeting the pathogenic triad of insulin resistance, dysregulation of lipid metabolism, and gut microbiome dysbiosis. Here, we report a synthetically bioengineered probiotic consortium (REcN-F/Ca) developed through directed metabolic adaptations of Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (EcN) under iterative hydrogen peroxide selection, subsequently functionalized with fructooligosaccharide-calcium carbonate composites. REcN-F/Ca exhibits enhanced reactive oxygen species tolerance through upregulated antioxidant enzymes and hydrogen sulfide-mediated redox balancing, alongside improved gastrointestinal survivability. In high-fat diet-induced obese male mice, REcN-F/Ca restores gut microbiota diversity, enriches butyrogenic taxa (Lachnospiraceae and Blautia ), and rescues short-chain fatty acids depletion. Transcriptomic profiling reveals PPAR signaling activation, driving lipid metabolism and suppressing adipose inflammation. These effects translate to systemic metabolic improvements with attenuated weight gain (−25.4%), restored glucose homeostasis, and reduced insulin resistance (HOMA-IR: −73.2%) in the obesity and T2DM murine model. Our findings establish REcN-F/Ca as a synthetically engineered probiotic that simultaneously corrects intestinal ecological perturbations and reverses host metabolic dysfunction, proposing a paradigm for metabolic syndrome management.
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VACUUM
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2026
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Zhipeng Jing,Aimin Liu,Xiaoqing Lu,Zihao Xu,Jinhui Wang,Fengguo Liu,Xianwei Hu,Zhenkun He,Zhongning Shi
Samarium-iron (Sm-Fe) permanent magnets represent a significant class of magnetic materials whose comprehensive magnetic properties are comparable to those of NdFeB magnets, and serve as one of the principal raw materials for producing the fourth-generation rare earth magnetic material SmFeN. In this study, Sm(CF 3 SO 3 ) 3 and FeCl 2 were dissolved in a solvated ionic liquid composed of 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone (DMI) and LiNO 3 , and attempts were made to electrodeposit Sm-Fe alloy films at room temperature. The electrochemical behaviors of Sm(III) and Fe(II) in this ionic liquid were investigated using cyclic voltammetry. Furthermore, Sm-Fe films were electrodeposited from a DMI-LiPF 6 -Sm(CF 3 SO 3 ) 3 -FeCl 2 electrolyte, and the influence of deposition potential and metal salt molar ratio on the microscopic morphology of cathodic plating were investigated. The results indicate that the co-deposition of Sm with Fe can be achieved in this system, in which the reduction of Sm(III) proceeds via a two-step mechanism. The reduction of Sm(III) to Sm(II) is a diffusion-controlled irreversible process, with a diffusion coefficient of 5.34 × 10 −9 cm 2 /s at 333 K. The main phase identified in the cathode product was Sm 2 Fe 17 , in which the mass fractions of Sm and Fe were 32.57% and 19.80%, respectively. When the molar ratios of Sm(CF 3 SO 3 ) 3 to FeCl 2 were set at 20:1 and 60:1, Sm-Fe films with smooth and flat surfaces were successfully obtained by electrodeposition at potentials of −2.4 V and −2.6 V (vs. Ag).
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ACS Omega
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2026
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IF 5.2
An-Jun Tan,Tian-Rong Li,Jing-Jing Yang,Xiao-Lu Li,Wen-Qin Li,Jin-Wen Yu
Background: Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) poses a formidable global health challenge, characterized by persistent hyperglycemia resulting from insulin resistance and progressive β-cell dysfunction. Liraglutide (LIRA), a GLP-1 receptor agonist, and dapagliflozin (DAPA), an SGLT2 inhibitor, are established therapies with complementary mechanisms. However, the potential synergy of their combination, particularly through modulation of the gut microbiota and host metabolism, remains incompletely understood. To elucidate the gut microbiota–metabolite axis underlying the therapeutic effects of combination therapy in T2DM, we explored the interplay between β-cell function, fecal microbiota composition, and microbial metabolites. Methods: A T2DM mouse model was induced by a high-fat diet and streptozotocin. Mice were treated for 4 weeks with LIRA, DAPA, or their combination (COM). We assessed glycemic control, insulin sensitivity, pancreatic islet morphology, serum biochemistry, gut microbiota (shotgun metagenomic sequencing), and plasma metabolome (nontargeted metabolomics). Integrated multiomics analysis was performed to elucidate microbiota–metabolite interactions. Results: Combination treatment demonstrated superior efficacy compared to monotherapies, resulting in significantly greater improvements in body weight, glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, lipid profiles, and liver function. Histologically, COM most effectively restored pancreatic islet architecture, increased β-cell mass, and normalized α/β-cell ratio. Metagenomic analysis revealed that COM induced a unique and restorative remodeling of the gut microbiota, distinct from monotherapies. This was characterized by suppression of pathobionts (e.g., Klebsiella and Enterorhabdus) and enrichment of beneficial taxa (e.g., Akkermansia, Lactobacillus, and Faecalibaculum). Metabolomics profiling showed that COM extensively normalized the diabetic plasma metabolome. Key altered pathways included tryptophan metabolism, sphingolipid metabolism, and branched-chain amino acid degradation. Integrated correlation analysis unveiled significant associations between specific microbial genera and host metabolites, suggesting a functional gut microbiota–metabolite axis underpinning the synergistic benefits. Conclusions: The combination of liraglutide and dapagliflozin exerts synergistic antidiabetic effects that extend beyond glycemic control to encompass pancreatic protection and systemic metabolic improvement. This synergy is mechanistically linked to collaborative remodeling of the gut ecosystem and consequent normalization of host metabolic pathways. Our findings provide a novel rationale for this combination therapy and highlight the gut microbiota as a pivotal target for T2DM management.
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3 Biotech
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2026
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Wang Yuanshan,Liu Ping,Yang Xiaobo,Xu Jiabao,Qin Haibin,Weng Chunyue,Zheng Yuguo
A robust and reusable Rhizomucor miehei lipase (RML) biocatalyst was prepared by integrating bio-imprinting with resin immobilization. RML was co-imprinted with lauric acid and polyethylene glycol (PEG600) followed by immobilization on an amine-functionalized epoxy resin (ES-103B), resulting in AE@RML-LA+PEG600. After immobilization process optimization, the AE@RML-LA + PEG 600 was verified by CD, SEM, FTIR, and XRD analysis. AE@RML-LA+PEG600 exhibited improved thermal, pH, and organic solvent stability compared with free RML. Under optimized conditions (10 h, 62 °C, palmitic-acid-enriched palm stearin/oleic acid = 1:10 mol/mol, 10 wt% enzyme), AE@RML-LA+PEG600 achieved a maximum OPO content of 45.80%, and the proportion of palmitic acid at the sn-2 position relative to total palmitic acid ((sn-2, P)/P) was 54.59%, which was higher than that of the unimprinted enzyme (35.52% OPO). After five cycles, AE@RML-LA+PEG600 maintained 69.52% of its original catalytic activity, indicating its excellent operational stability. This work provides a promising imprinting-immobilization strategy for preparing durable lipases for industrial OPO production.
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