CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL PHARMACOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY
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2025
·Vol. 52
·期 4
·e70033
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IF 2.5
Xin Zhang,Xinliu Wang,Yuanyuan Wang,Xingyou Ma,Yunyun Geng,Shuxian Zang,Ziyun Ban,Yugai Jia,Yonggang Gao
Norisoboldine (NIB) displays beneficial effects on cardiovascular diseases, although its protective role and underlying mechanisms in myocardial ischemia (MI) injury remain elusive. The aim of this study is to explore the potential cardioprotective mechanism of NIB on MI injury caused by isoproterenol (ISO). We administered NIB to SD rats at 20 and 40 mg/kg daily for 7 days in this study; this was followed by an ISO injection to induce MI injury. Parameters such as electrocardiogram readings, heart rate, serum concentrations of creatine kinase (CK) and creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB), levels of inflammatory markers, some histopathological assessments and oxidative stress markers were evaluated. We conducted Western blot analyses to evaluate protein expression related to apoptosis and the TLR4–MyD88-mediated NF-κB activation pathway. The L-type Ca 2+ current (ICa-L) and contraction of isolated ventricular cells from rats were identified using patch-clamp methods and the IonOptix detection system. The treatment with NIB resulted in improvements in heart rate and ST-segment changes, a reduction in CK and CK-MB levels, the restoration of superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione levels and a decrease in malondialdehyde accumulation. Furthermore, NIB reduced the expression of inflammatory markers, lowered Ca 2+ levels and reactive oxygen species production and improved myocardial tissue morphology. It also countered ISO-induced alterations in apoptosis and the TLR4–MyD88-dependent NF-κB activation pathway. Additionally, NIB considerably attenuated ICa-L and reduced the contractile function of cardiomyocytes. These results suggest that NIB effectively mitigates ISO-induced MI injury through anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and anti-apoptotic mechanisms, potentially involving the TLR4–MyD88-dependent NF-κB activation pathway and calcium balance.
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JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
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2024
·Vol. 36
·期 4
·1781-1792
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IF 2.8
Zhu Bingkui,Sun Fengjie,Gao Zhengquan,Yao Ting,Han Subing,Zhang Hao,Ma Yuyang,Wu Yuyong,Du Ran,Meng Chunxiao,Cui Yulin
As harmless alternative of antibiotics, two antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), including anti-lipopolysaccharide factor isoform 3 (ALFPm3) and cathelicidin (CATHPb1), were co-expressed in the common fish food Tetraselmis subcordiformis. Lysates from T. subcordiformis transformant were able to inhibit the bacterial growth of Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, and Vibrio splendidus. To test the effects of AMPs in vivo, turbot ( Scophthalmus maximus ) underwent three dietary treatments, including commercial feeds (CON group), commercial feeds mixed with wild-type T. subcordiformis (WT group), and commercial feeds mixed with a mutant strain of T. subcordiformis (CSD group). Compared to CON group , both CSD and WT groups showed an increase in both the relative abundance and diversity of beneficial bacteria. The content of malondialdehyde was reduced and the enzymatic activities of lysozyme were increased in plasma. Comparisons of the biochemical factors in CSD group with those in CON group revealed that the relative abundance of Vibrio was decreased from 92.7% to 75.1%, and the number of bacteria containing the potentially pathogenic phenotypes was reduced. In the CSD group, the enzymatic activities of catalase and the expression levels of IgM, NKEF, IFNγ, MHC I, and IL-8R were higher compared to the WT group, whereas the levels of both TNFα and IL-1β were reduced. These results indicated that as an oral delivery vehicle for the AMPs, T. subcordiformis transformant improved the immunity, inflammatory response, and gut microbiome community of turbot.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2024
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Kai-Yu Ruan,Teng-Fei Lu,Jing Zhou,Xin Liang,Sheng Wang,Yu-Qian Xia,Tong Wang
The utilization of bio-derived solvents holds immense promise in the extraction of natural products. In the present study, a systematic evaluation was conducted to assess the performance of bio-derived solvents in simultaneously extracting polysaccharides and phenolic substances from Carthamus tinctorius L. flower. Among them, ethyl lactate (24.7%) exhibited superior efficacy. A comprehensive investigation was also conducted on the salt response behavior of ethyl lactate and its in-situ enrichment efficiency for polysaccharides and phenolics, demonstrating that the recovery yield, enrichment factor, and separation factor can be finely tuned by manipulating the system composition. Based on these findings, we have developed a highly efficient ultrasound-assisted method that is responsive to salt and enables simultaneous extraction and in situ enrichment of polysaccharides and phenolics. In comparison with the method in Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2020), the extraction yield of Carthamus tinctorius L. flower quality markers is increased by more than 1.14 times, while the extraction time is shortened by over 4 times. Additionally, the amount of solvent used is reduced by a factor of 5.73, eliminating the need for methanol and corrosive HCl that are harmful to the environment. The findings of this study will provide crucial theoretical guidance for the application of bio-derived solvents, demonstrating significant potential in terms of quality control and large-scale preparation of natural medicines.
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COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
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2024
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Bo Wang,Jia Liu,Chao Guo,Xiaogang Bao,Liangfa Qi,Jingbo Yin,Guohua Xu,Shifeng Yan
Biomimetic hydrogels with satisfactory mechanical properties and osteogenic/angiogenic abilities have attracted extensive attention in recent years. Injectable hydrogels with the advantages of minimally invasive implantation and adaptability to irregular defects exhibit superior application potential in the field of bone regeneration. However, poor mechanical properties and limited self-healing ability hinder their potential as supporting materials. Furthermore, the absence of osteogenic and angiogenic properties significantly affect their application in bone regeneration. For injectable hydrogels, simulating natural bone tissue ECM presents an opportunity for developing innovative materials for bone repair. In this work, a strategy to prepare biomimetic nanofiber-reinforced dually cross-linked (DC) injectable hydrogels with self-healing, osteogenic and angiogenic properties was proposed. The PLGA/MDex/CaP@PBLG nanofiber hydrogels were crosslinked through two reversible dynamic interactions including Schiff base reaction and physical chelation, thereby demonstrating good self-healing property. Meanwhile, the incorporation of CaP@PBLG mineralized nanofibers and alendronate sodium (BP) grafted on PLGA could endow the hydrogels with favorable osteogenic function. Moreover, the introduction of antioxidant ferulic acid (FA) could significantly stimulate angiogenic activity of the hydrogels. The successful regeneration of cranial defects in rats demonstrated a potential application of PLGA/MDex/CaP@PBLG nanofiber hydrogels in the field of bone regeneration.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2024
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Yaxin Qin,Fengfeng Zhou,Tingting Wang,Wei Liu,Lizhi Zhang
The remarkable stability and detrimental environmental impacts of nickel(II)-ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (Ni(II)-EDTA) complexes originated from electroplating effluents have sparked a growing curiosity about their efficient remediation. In this study, L -cysteine functionalized zero-valent iron (C-ZVI bm ) was synthesized via a ball-milling method and employed as a heterogeneous Fenton-like catalyst to decomplex Ni(II)-EDTA and immobilize Ni(II) from wastewater. The results demonstrated that the pseudo-second-order kinetic rate constant (2.096 L·mol −1 ·min −1 ) for EDTA degradation in the C-ZVI bm /H 2 O 2 system was 123.3 times that in the ZVI bm /H 2 O 2 system (0.017 L·mol −1 ·min −1 ). The incorporation of L -cysteine onto the surface of ZVI significantly enhanced the H 2 O 2 activation, reactive oxygen species ( OH, O 2 − , and 1 O 2 ) generation, and the sequential Ni(II)-EDTA decomplexation and EDTA degradation. The results of capture experiments revealed that 1 O 2 played a crucial role in the degradation of EDTA in the C-ZVI bm /H 2 O 2 system. The optimization of the experimental variables indicated that the degradation of EDTA and the reduction/adsorption of Ni(II) were antagonistic in the C-ZVI bm /H 2 O 2 system, resulting in an efficient reduction/immobilization of Ni(II) and an inhibition of EDTA degradation at a higher dosage of C-ZVI bm . Our findings provide new insights into the promising heterogeneous Fenton-like process that enables the decomplexation of Ni(II)-EDTA, the degradation of EDTA, and the synchronous immobilization of Ni(II).
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2024
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Zhao Chen,Mengli Han,Zhipeng Guo,Yuxi Feng,Yuxia Guo,Xuebing Yan
Nanoparticle (NP) pollution has negative impacts and is a major global environmental problem. However, the molecular response of alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.) to titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO 2 NPs) is limited. Herein, the dual effects of TiO 2 NPs (0–1000 mg L −1 ) on carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) metabolisms in alfalfa were investigated. The results showed that 500 mg L −1 TiO 2 NPs (Ti-500) had the highest phytotoxicity in the C/N metabolizing enzymes; and it significantly increased total soluble sugar, starch, sucrose, and sucrose‐phosphate synthase. Furthermore, obvious photosynthesis responses were found in alfalfa exposed to Ti-500. By contrast, 100 mg L −1 TiO 2 NPs (Ti-100) enhanced N metabolizing enzymes. RNA-seq analyses showed 4265 and 2121 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in Ti-100 and Ti-500, respectively. A total of 904 and 844 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were identified in Ti-100 and Ti-500, respectively. Through the physiological, transcriptional, and proteomic analyses, the DEGs and DEPs related to C/N metabolism, photosynthesis, chlorophyll synthesis, starch and sucrose metabolism, and C fixation in photosynthetic organisms were observed. Overall, TiO 2 NPs at low doses improve photosynthesis and C/N regulation, but high doses can cause toxicity. It is valuable for the safe application of NPs in agriculture.
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ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
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2024
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Bin Jiang,Congcong Zhang,Na Yang,Qi Zhou,Longfei Zhang,Jingshuai Li,Wei Yang,Xiaodong Yang,Luhong Zhang
Developing highly active photocatalysts that can directly utilize clean, cheap, and sustainable solar energy to achieve an efficient carbon dioxide (CO2) cycloaddition reaction under mild reaction conditions (1 bar of CO2) remains a great challenge. In this paper, 2D/2D ZnIn2S4/Zn-NC S-scheme heterojunction composites were constructed by the in situ growth of layered ZnIn2S4 on the surface of two-dimensional (2D) ZIF-L-derived Znδ+ (0 ≤ δ ≤ 2) and N codoped carbon skeletons (Zn-NC-T) via a low-temperature solvothermal method. The optimized ZnIn2S4/Zn-NC-T photocatalysts exhibited favorable photocatalytic CO2 cycloaddition performance, and the yield of cyclic carbonate reached about 98.8% under 10 mmol epoxides reactant, 1 bar CO2 pressure, and full-spectrum irradiation for 4 h. The favorable photocatalytic performance is attributed to the efficient photothermal conversion and effective separation of photogenerated carriers induced by the carbon matrix and heterojunctions, respectively. In addition, the stability of the heterojunction structure and activity were demonstrated through cyclic experiments. Furthermore, the possible mechanism of S-scheme heterojunction photocatalytic CO2 cycloaddition is proposed through electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectra, cyclic voltammetry (CV) experiments, and quenching experiments. The mechanism analysis proved that light irradiation is conducive to the transfer of photogenerated electrons from the conduction band of ZnIn2S4 to epoxides, promoting the formation of ring-opening intermediates, and photogenerated holes may promote the coordination and polarization of adsorbed epoxides. This work not only prepared an S-scheme heterojunction catalyst with excellent photocatalytic CO2 cycloaddition performance but also provided new insights for the rational design of heterojunction catalysts for photocatalytic CO2 cycloaddition.
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JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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2025
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Xuanxuan Liu,Qingliu Wu,Yong Cao,Lu Wang,Hao Qu,Lei Zheng
l -cysteine plays a vital role in both the nutritional value and taste profile of chicken broth, underscoring the necessity for an accurate and sensitive approach to detect and measure l -cysteine at minute concentrations. A reliable method for identifying trace amounts of l -cysteine is imperative for ensuring the quality and authenticity of chicken broth products. Such a technique would enable precise control over the levels of this crucial amino acid, ultimately contributing to the overall consumer satisfaction and product consistency. This research focused on developing an SGGT-based sensor for the rapid detection of l -cysteine by leveraging the self-assembly of l -cysteine molecules on the surface of the Au gate electrode to form covalent Au-S bonds. This process triggers a rearrangement of charge carriers on the surface, leading to a shift in the electric double layer potential. Through field effect amplification, a substantial channel current response is generated. This innovative sensing mechanism effectively addresses the selectivity challenges of SGGT in complex liquid environments, significantly enhancing its ability to detect l -cysteine. Subsequently, the study examined three different gate voltages, with the optimal voltage achieving a detection limit of 10 nM (1.21 ng/mL) and a linear detection range of 30 nM – 3 μM. Moreover, the sensor exhibits highly selective detection of l -cysteine in chicken broth, demonstrating an 85.87 % recovery rate. The innovative technology demonstrates encouraging prospects for real-world usage in the identification of l -cysteine in food items or as a biomarker. Its capabilities offer a reliable method for detecting this amino acid, showcasing its versatility and potential impact on food safety and quality assessment.
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MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
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2024
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Mingyue Chu,Ying Wang,Jianjiao Xin,Dawei Chu,Yikun Liu,Daozheng Song,Guixin Yang,Huiyuan Ma,Haijun Pang,Xinming Wang
The rapid and sensitive detection of l -tyrosine (L-Tyr) has become a vital issue in the fields of medicine and clinical analysis as lack or overdose of L-Tyr in human body could cause disease. In this paper, a three-dimensional cubic CoFe x /N-doped carbon nanocomposite (CoFe x -N,C) material was prepared by high-temperature calcination of CoFe-Prussian blue analogues (CoFe-PBA) in N 2 atmosphere and then modified on glass carbon electrode (GCE) for L-Tyr detection. The prepared CoFe x /N,C nanocomposite not only inherits the uniform morphology, and unique bimetallic active center of CoFe-PBA, but also possesses the high conductivity and large ratio area of nitrogen-doped carbon nanomaterials . Under optimum conditions, the CoFe x /N,C nanocomposite electrode presented a broad linear scope of 0.8–354.84 μM, a low detection limit of 0.06 μM (S/N = 3), good anti-interference ability, and very high stability. In addition, the acceptable recoveries were obtained for real sample analysis.
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Foods
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2024
·Vol. 13
·期 4
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Yongkang Xie,De Chen,Jianxin Cao,Xuejiao Wang,Xiaoyu Yin
This study aimed to investigate the synergistic effects of high-intensity ultrasound (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 min) in combination withL-lysine (15 mM) on improving the solubility and flavour adsorption capacity of myofibrillar proteins (MPs) in low-ion-strength media. The results revealed that the ultrasound treatment for 20 min or the addition ofL-lysine (15 mM) significantly improved protein solubility (p< 0.05), withL-lysine (15 mM) showing a more pronounced effect (p< 0.05). The combination of ultrasound treatment andL-lysine further increased solubility, and the MPs treated with ultrasound at 20 min exhibited the best dispersion stability in water, which corresponded to the lowest turbidity, highest absolute zeta potential value, and thermal stability (p< 0.05). Based on the reactive and total sulfhydryl contents, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and fluorescence spectroscopy analysis, the ultrasound treatment combined withL-lysine (15 mM) promoted the unfolding and depolymerization of MPs, resulting in a larger exposure of SH groups on the surface, aromatic amino acids in a polar environment, and a transition of protein conformation from α-helix to β-turn. Moreover, the combined treatment also increased the hydrophobic bonding sites, hydrogen-bonding sites, and electrostatic effects, thereby enhancing the adsorption capacity of MPs to bind kenone compounds. The findings from this study provide a theoretical basis for the production and flavour improvement of low-salt MP beverages and the utilisation of meat protein.
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Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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2024
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Chen Jiaqi,Yin Min,Yang Chenguang,Wang Kun,Ma Lili,Yu Haiyang,Huang Yue,Liu Feng,Tang Zhaohui
Introduction: The prognosis of advanced renal carcinoma is not ideal, necessitating the exploration of novel treatment strategies. Poly(L-glutamic acid)-g-methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)/Combretastatin A4 (CA4)/BLZ945 nanoparticles (CB-NPs) possess the dual capability of CA4 (targeting blood vessels to induce tumor necrosis) and BLZ945 (inducing M2 macrophage apoptosis), thereby inhibiting tumor growth.Methods: Here, the therapeutic effects and underlying mechanism was explored by CCK-8 cytotoxicity experiment, transwell cell invasion and migration experiment, H&E, western blot analysis, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and other techniques.Results: These results demonstrated that CB-NPs could inhibit the growth of Renca cells and subcutaneous tumors in mice, with an impressive tumor inhibition rate of 88.0%. Results suggested that CB-NPs can induce necrosis in renal carcinoma cells and tissues, downregulate VEGFA expression, promote renal carcinoma cell apoptosis, and reduce the polarization of M2 macrophages.Discussion: These findings offer innovative perspectives for the treatment of advanced renal carcinoma.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2024
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Yan Ma,Wangting Zhou,Huiling Wang,Muci Wu,Sijia Jiang,Yubao Li,Chengjie Ma,Rui Zhang,Jingren He
In this study, a whey protein isolate (WPI)-chitooligosaccharide (COS) stabilized bitter melon ( Momordica charantia L.) seed oil emulsions (WC-BSOE) were prepared using the electrostatic layer-by-layer self-assembly technique, and their modulating effects on ulcerative colitis (UC) were investigated in dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced UC mice model. The stability and releasing ability of WC-BSOE under simulated gastrointestinal digestion condition and their acute toxicity were also investigated. The results showed that WC-BSOE was stable to droplet aggregation in the simulated gastric and intestinal fluids and exhibited sustained release profile during gastrointestinal transit, evidenced by the measurement of particle size, polydispersity index, zeta-potential and released free fatty acids contents. Moreover, WC-BSOE had no toxic effects on BALB/c mice within the dose range of 40,000 mg/kg body weight (BW), and treatment with WC-BSOE at a dosage of 15 mg/kg BW effectively relieved DSS-induced UC symptoms in mice. Furthermore, WC-BSOE could improve the IL-4 and IgA contents in serum, as well as up-regulate the occludin and ZO-1 expressions and down-regulate MPO, MDA and ROS levels in colon tissues of colitis mice, and it also elevated the diversity and relative abundances of Firmicutes, Bacteroides, and Lactobacillus in the intestinal microbiota. These findings indicated that WC-BSOE exerted protective effects in UC through decreasing proinflammatory cytokines, increasing tight junction proteins, suppressing oxidative stress, and regulating intestinal microbiota. Collectively, this study suggested WC-BSOE might be developed as a promising dietary supplement for UC protection.
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