Journal of Materials Chemistry B
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2020
·Vol. 8
·期 33
·7428-7437
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IF 5.344
Yujia Zhang,Ke Kang,Nanhang Zhu,Guohao Li,Xiaoxi Zhou,Aimin Zhang,Qiangying Yi,Yao Wu
Infectious diseases induced by pathogenic bacteria are the major causes for the failure of medical implants. Meanwhile, the drug-resistance is steadily developed because of the large and even inappropriate use of antibiotics. Therefore, the development of antibacterial coating with non-antibiotic-based agents on the surfaces of medical implants and devices has been an urgent need. Herein, we propose a bottlebrush-like antibacterial coating on a poly(styrene-b-(ethylene-co-butylene)-b-styrene) (SEBS) triblock copolymer surface by UV-induced graft polymerization of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) acrylate terminated poly(lysine dendrimer). This PEG-conjugated antibacterial polymer possessed a substructure of α-helical backbone and cation dendrimer side chains stretching in the radial directions of the helix. The introduction of lysine peptide dendrimers endowed the prepared antibacterial polymer with precisely controlled characteristics of its local cation density, amphipathic composition as well as three-dimensional (3D) conformation to improve interactions with bacterial membranes. The antimicrobial assay and biocompatibility assay results showed that 96.83% of S. aureus and 99.99% of E. coli were killed after being in contact with the antibacterial coating, while no toxicity to mammalian cells or no hemolysis was detected. This antimicrobial activity was further confirmed by the molecular dynamics simulation results, which demonstrated that the employment of lysine peptide dendrimers enhanced the electrostatic interaction and hydrogen bonding between the brush and bacterial membranes remarkably. Such bottlebrush-like antibacterial coating constructed using α-helical peptide dendritic polymers may become an effective strategy for manufacturing antibacterial products for biomedical uses.
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Catalysts
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2022
·Vol. 12
·期 2
·175
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Anwen Fan,Ziyao Wang,Haojie Qu,Yao Nie,Yan Xu
l-amino acid deaminases (LAADs) are flavoenzymes that catalyze the stereospecific oxidative deamination ofl-amino acids into α-keto acids, which are widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, chemical, and cosmetic industries. However, the substrate specificity of available LAADs is limited, and most substrates are concentrated on several bulky or basicl-amino acids. In this study, we employed a LAAD fromProteus mirabilis(PmiLAAD) and broadened its substrate specificity using a semi-rational design strategy. Molecular docking and alanine scanning identified F96, Q278, and E417 as key residues around the substrate-binding pocket of PmiLAAD. Site-directed saturation mutagenesis identified E417 as the key site for substrate specificity expansion. Expansion of the substrate channel with mutations of E417 (E417L, E417A) improved activity toward the bulky substratel-Trp, and mutation of E417 to basic amino acids (E417K, E417H, E417R) enhanced the universal activity toward variousl-amino acid substrates. The variant PmiLAADE417Kshowed remarkable catalytic activity improvement on seven substrates (l-Ala,l-Asp,l-Ile,l-Leu,l-Phe,l-Trp, andl-Val). The catalytic efficiency improvement obtained by E417 mutation may be attributed to the expansion of the entrance channel and its electrostatic interactions. These PmiLAAD variants with a broadened substrate spectrum can extend the application potential of LAADs.Keywords:l-amino deaminase;amino acids;keto acids;substrate spectrum;substrate channel
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FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
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2019
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Congyong Sun,Wenjing Li,Yingkun Liu,Wenwen Deng,Michael Adu-Frimpong,Huiyun Zhang,Qilong Wang,Jiangnan Yu,Ximing Xu
1-O-(4-hydroxymethylphenyl)-α-L-rhamnopyranoside (MPG) is a phenolic glycoside that exists in Moringa oleifera seeds with various health benefits, whereas its hepatoprotective effect is lacking clarification. Herein, MPG was isolated from Moringa oleifera seeds, and its hepatoprotection against CCl 4 -induced hepatotoxicity in L02 cells and ICR mice was investigated. Toxicity studies showed that MPG did not induce significant changes in organ coefficients and histological analysis, as well as exhibited no cytotoxicity. In vitro studies indicated that MPG substantially increased cell viability and intracellular SOD activities, and significantly inhibited LDH leakage in CCl 4 -treated cells. In vivo studies demonstrated that MPG significantly alleviated CCl 4 -induced hepatotoxicity in mice, as indicated by diagnostic indicators of hepatic injury, as well as the histopathological analysis. Moreover, MPG reduced the lipid peroxidation levels and regulated the inflammatory cytokines. Notably, MPG substantially suppressed the significant elevation of ROS production in hepatocytes of mice intoxicated with CCl 4 . Moreover, TUNEL assay demonstrated that MPG obviously inhibited hepatic apoptosis induced by CCl 4 . Altogether, these results suggested that MPG has excellent liver-protecting effects against hepatocytotoxicity induced by CCl 4 in mice and L02 cells, which can be further developed as a valuable functional food additive or drug for the treatment of hepatic injury.
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Foods
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2025
·Vol. 14
·期 24
·4267
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Jing Xu,Wen-Zhao Wen,Jun-Hui Zhao,Jun-Rong Guo,Zhuo-Ya Zhang,Ping Xiong
Citri grandis exocarpium ( Citri grandis ) has been consumed by human beings for fifteen hundred years. It is commonly consumed as a health drink and dietary supplement in China. However, its nutritional and healthcare functions are still not fully understood. Objective: Our previous study found that oral administration of Citri grandis extract can significantly decrease the blood lipid levels of hyperlipidemic mice fed a high-fat diet. The aim of this study was to confirm the preventative effects of Citri grandis extract against atherosclerosis. Methods: Atherosclerotic lesion models were induced in HUVECs and apoE −/− C57BL/6J mice. ApoE −/− mice fed a high-fat diet were orally administered Citri grandis extract (0.4, 0.8, and 1.6 g/kg/d BW) and Simvastatin (1 mg/kg/d BW) on the first day of model establishment. After a 16-week treatment, serum samples and aorta and liver tissues were collected. Observation of pathological changes in aortic and liver tissues was performed using a light microscope with oil red O, H&E, Masson’s trichrome staining, and TEM. Biochemical detection was employed to determine the serum levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, and HDL-C as well as the activities of AST and ALT. In addition, expression studies of TGF-β, PI3K, AKT1, PPAR-γ, LXR-α, and ABCA1 were performed via qPCR and Western blot analysis. Results: Compared with cholesterol-induced HUVECs, Citri grandis extract significantly enhanced cell viability, attenuated the morphological changes in HUVECs, and reduced LDH release. Furthermore, after treatment with Citri grandis extract, the levels of TC, TG, and LDL-C significantly decreased in the atherosclerosis model apoE −/− mice after 16 weeks, and aortic plaque, lipid deposition, and endothelial injury were obviously ameliorated. The mRNA and protein expression of TGF-β, PPAR-γ, LXR-α, and ABCA1 in aortic and liver of atherosclerosis apoE −/− mice were upregulated ( p < 0.05, p < 0.01), while those of PI3K and Akt1 were suppressed ( p < 0.05, p < 0.01). Conclusions: Citri grandis extract can significantly decrease the high circulating lipid levels and the liver lipid deposition of high-fat-diet-fed apoE −/− mice and reduce aorta lipid accumulation and atherosclerotic plaques by regulating the expression of TGF-β1, PI3K, AKT1, PPAR-γ, LXR-α, and ABCA1. Citri grandis extract can be used as a healthcare dietary supplement for the prevention of abnormal lipid metabolism and atherosclerosis.
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JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS
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2020
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IF 3.209
Lingfeng Wu,Wenhui Wu,Yanzi Cai,Congfa Li,Lu Wang
Mango leaves (MLs) have many important medical values owing to its high contents of phytochemical compounds. Among them, phenolic compounds existing in MLs showed multiple pharmacological activities. However, there is a little information about the quality evaluation and discrimination of different varieties of MLs. In the present study, the chemical compositions of MLs were identified by using high performance liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray ionization-quadrupole-time of flight-mass spectrometry (HPLC-ESI-qTOF-MS/MS). Then, the quality of ten MLs varieties collected from a same plantation was assessed according to integrated HPLC fingerprinting coupled with multivariate analysis. The results revealed that Cui Yu (S5) showed the highest TPC/TFC and the strongest bio-activity, followed by Tai Long (S7) and Hong Bao Shi (S3). Among different HPLC fingerprinting, twenty compounds were selected as common characteristic peaks, and the similarity was within the range of 0.792−0.995. Meanwhile, these varieties were divided into three groups: G1 (S3, S5, S7, and S10), G2 (S1 and S4) and G3 (S2, S6, S8, and S9). Two discriminant functions with the discriminant rate near 100 % were constructed. Additionally, neomangiferin, mangiferin, kaempferol-3- O -rutinoside, isoquercitrin and quercetin were found to be the key compounds in quality evaluation of MLs varieties. Pearson correlation coefficient analysis results confirmed that these key compounds directly contributed to the antioxidant activity and α -glucosidase inhibitory ability of MLs. Importantly, the possible inhibitory mechanisms of these key compounds against α -glucosidase were preliminary clarified by in silico analysis, and the analysis results provide a theoretical basis for future development and utilization of mango leaves byproducts.
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Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials
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2021
·Vol. 31
·期 7
·2990-2998
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IF 3.543
Nie Li-Xiong,Qiu Quan-Ming,Qiu Shun-Nian,Lan Min,Wang Gao-Feng
Two novel metal–organic compounds have been prepared via altering metal ions under the hydrothermal conditions, i.e. [Zn(HL)(4,4′-bipy)(H 2 O) 2 ] n ( 1 ) and [Cd(HL)(4,4′-bipy)] n ( 2 ) (4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine and H 3 L = 5-(4-carboxyphenoxy)-isophthalic acid). Moreover, the luminescent performances and stabilities of the two compounds were also investigated. For the prevention and treatment evaluation of compounds 1 and 2 in this present research, serious of biological experiments were performed in this study. Firstly, the non-invasive blood pressure monitoring was used for blood pressure determination. In addition to this, the real time RT-PCR assay was conducted in this study for the assessment of the α receptor expression on the vascular endothelial cells.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2024
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Yuning Sun,Yuexin Liu,Zhongqiang Wang,Xiaoli Zhao,Kefeng Cai
The increasing demand for flexible and wearable electronic devices has led to widespread interest in flexible electrochemical energy storage devices. However, the transformation of the battery structure from conventional to flexible presents a great challenge to the battery design. Herein, we developed a facile method for the preparation of a self-supporting composite film consisting of oxygen-vacancy rich MnO 2 nanowires (NWs), few-layer graphite nanosheets (FLGs), and single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT) bundles as the cathode of flexible zinc-ion batteries. This ternary interwoven interconnection 3D structure enhances the electrochemical performance of the battery and realizes fast charge transfer; oxygen vacancies in the MnO 2 NWs caused by heat treatment (300 °C in Ar) allow for rapid intercalation and diffusion of Zn 2+ . The interwoven FLGs and SWNT bundles improve the electrical conductivity, and the robust interactions between the two carbon nanomaterials and the MnO 2 NWs effectively make the composite film with excellent mechanical properties. This self-supporting flexible electrode exhibits a high specific capacity of 374 mAh/g at 0.4 A/g, maintains a Coulombic efficiency of ∼ 100 % after 1600 cycles at 2 A/g, and has a high energy density of 651.5 Wh kg −1 at 65.2 W kg −1 . Moreover, the flexible zinc ion batteries assembled with the electrode demonstrate good mechanical properties and a high reversible specific capacity of 343 mAh/g after 75 bending cycles. Based on these findings, we believe that this composite film holds great promise as a cathode material in flexible energy storage applications.
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RSC Advances
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2025
·Vol. 15
·期 7
·5042-5059
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Irfan Ijaz,Aysha Bukhari,Ammara Nazir,Ezaz Gilani,Hina Zain,Attia Shaheen,Mohammed Rafi Shaik,Mujeeb Khan,Jilani P. Shaik
The simultaneous removal of antibiotics and heavy metal ions is of utmost importance because of their hazardous effects on the environment and humans. For the adsorption of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) and neodymium (Nd3+) in mono- and binary contaminant systems (SMX–Nd3+ and Nd3+–SMX), a novel composite was designed using sulfated fucan (FuS), MXenes, and α-aminophosphonates (AMPs) in this study. As far as we know, the concurrent adsorption of SMX and Nd3+ employing materials made of MXenes, FuS, and AMPs with this specific structure has not yet been reported. At 318 K, the FuS@MXene@AMP adsorbent demonstrated excellent adsorption capacities of 448.91 and 255.78 mg g−1 for SMX and Nd3+, respectively. The pseudo-first-order (PSO) kinetic model was the most appropriate for depicting the adsorption of SMX and Nd3+ among all the tested kinetic models. The adsorption of SMX and Nd3+ is better described by the Langmuir isotherm model with a higher value of adsorption capacity and R2. The simultaneous presence of Nd3+ and SMX promoted mutual sorption between the antibiotic and metal ions in the binary systems. The results of FTIR and XPS studies indicated that the removal mechanisms were primarily due to hydrogen bonding, complexation, electrostatic interaction, and π–π interaction.
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Heliyon
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2024
·Vol. 10
·期 2
·e24339
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Suqin Yang,Gang Liu,Xiankun Xia,Dali Gan,Shijian Xiang,Meixian Xiang
α-Mangostin is a natural xanthone derivative isolated from Camellia atrophy (CA), commonly known as Lichuan black tea (LBT). The present study investigated the ameliorating effect and mechanism of α-mangostin on alcoholic gastric ulcers (GU) in rats. In vivo , α-mangostin relieved pathological symptoms. Moreover, α-mangostin regulated the activation of the nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) and nuclear factor κB (NF-κB)/NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3)/caspase-1 pathways. Reactive oxygen species (ROS), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) were significantly decreased and IL-10 were increased, the microtubule-associated protein light chain 3 (LC3)-II/LC3-I ratio was increased, p62 protein expression was decreased, and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) protein expression was down-regulated. The relevant mechanisms were validated using GSE-1 and RAW264.7 cells in an in vitro model. Furthermore, α-mangostin increased Ligilactobacillus and Muribaculum abundance as well as propionic acid and butyric acid contents. Therefore, α-mangostin possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and remodels intestinal flora dysbiosis through mechanisms that may involve regulation of the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway and NF-κB/NLRP3/caspase-1 pathway. It also increases propionic acid and butyric acid contents. This study provides novel evidence regarding the use of α-mangostin for treating GU.
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Foods
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2024
·Vol. 13
·期 16
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Guangjing Chen,Juyan Sun,Qinghua Dai,Meiwen Sun,Peng Hu
The selection of an optimal drying method is essential for extending the shelf life and enhancing the quality ofRosa sterilisfruits. This study investigated the effects of both innovative (microwave vacuum drying and infrared drying) and traditional (freeze-drying and hot air drying) techniques on the structural characteristics and bioactivities of polysaccharides fromR. sterilisfruits (RSPs). Four different RSPs were obtained from fruits dried using these methods. Results demonstrated that the structural characteristics and bioactivities of RSPs varied significantly with the drying method. Notable differences were observed in extraction yield, total sugar, uronic acid content, monosaccharide molar ratios, molecular weight distribution, particle size, thermal stability, and microstructures of RSPs. Despite these variations, the types of constituent monosaccharides and major glycosidic linkages remained consistent across all methods. Notably, RSPs obtained via microwave vacuum drying (RSPs-MVD) showed a higher uronic acid content and lower molecular weight, and exhibited stronger in vitro antioxidant, α-glucosidase inhibitory, and antiglycation activities. These findings suggest that microwave vacuum drying is an effective pre-drying technique for extracting RSPs, making them suitable as bioactive ingredients in functional foods and pharmaceuticals for managing diabetes mellitus and its complications.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
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Mengru Shi,Weijiang Tang,Sheng Guo,Fengxi Chen
Emerging antibiotic pollutants pose long-term risks to ecosystems and human health, necessitating the development of advanced elimination technologies. In this study, hierarchically porous α-Fe 2 O 3 nanosheets (α-Fe 2 O 3 -PNS) were prepared from an iron-polyvinylpyrrolidone (Fe-PVP) hybrid gel, where PVP served multiple functions, including iron immobilization, morphology template, pore formation, and crystallite growth regulation. As an efficient heterogeneous Fenton-like catalyst, α-Fe 2 O 3 -PNS achieved 93.6 % degradation of tetracycline (TC, 25 mg/L) within 2 h under mild conditions (25 °C, pH 5) using only 4 mM H 2 O 2 . The reaction followed pseudo-first-order kinetics with a high rate constant (0.0606 min −1 ) and an outstanding normalization factor (8.13). Key operational parameters (i.e., PVP dosage, catalyst loading, H 2 O 2 concentration, initial pH, coexisting anions and natural organic matter) were investigated. The material exhibited good reusability over five consecutive cycles and maintained robust performance in real water matrices. Its superior catalytic activity originated from exposed (113) crystal planes, abundant accessible iron sites, and rapid Fe 3+ /Fe 2+ redox cycling facilitated by the large surface area. Radical quenching tests and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy confirmed that hydroxyl radicals, generated via surface Fe 2+ -mediated H 2 O 2 activation, are dominant reactive species, driving TC degradation through hydroxylation, oxidative cleavage, and ring-opening reactions. This study provides an energy- and resource-efficient solution for sustainable water remediation, operating effectively under ambient and circumneutral conditions with low H 2 O 2 consumption.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
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2025
·Vol. 36
·期 27
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Anjum Muhammad Naveed,Qayyum Muhammad Abdul,Zulfiqar Zunaira,Ahmad Mirza Nadeem,Saif Muhammad Jawwad,Bahadur Ali,Iqbal Shahid,Mahmood Sajid,Alotaibi Khalid M.,Farouk Abd-ElAziem
Based on an appropriate procedure and little toxicity to living things, photocatalytic degradation is noted as one of the best ways to address environmental problems, especially for the effective breakdown of organic pollutants. The present work was aimed at investigating the photocatalytic performance of oxides as ternary nanocomposites in the degradation of Direct Red 28 dye in aqueous solution under solar light. The solvothermal process was employed for the synthesis of Gray-TiO 2 /ZnO/α-Fe 2 O 3 composites. The constructed composite was characterized by means of FTIR, PL, XRD, and SEM, among other methods. The photocatalytic activity of the composite enhances up to 98.82% at pH 3, while it reduces up to 72.21% with an increasing concentration of initial dye at 30 mgL −1 . The synthesized composite had a degradation efficiency of around 99% for Direct Red 28 dye since its recombination rate was high. After the four cyclic runs of the used composite, 85% degradation of Direct Red 28 was observed, which substantiates that the Gray-TiO 2 /ZnO/α-Fe 2 O 3 composite is a stable and efficient catalyst.
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