Foods
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2026
·Vol. 15
·期 14
·2526
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Xiaoxiao Liang,Yiru Cheng,Ruxia Wang,Qian Wang,Peng Tang,Yulong Yin,Xia Xiong
Eucommia ulmoidesleaf extract (ELE) boasts a high concentration of bioactive components including flavonoids, chlorogenic acid, and polysaccharides. It exhibits multiple biological functions, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and gut microbiota-modulating properties, showing great potential in enhancing immunity, maintaining intestinal health, and delaying cellular senescence. This study investigated the protective effects and underlying mechanisms of ELE against D-galactose-induced senescence in chick embryo primary intestinal epithelial cells (IECs). Using an in vitro model (200 mmol/L D-galactose), we found that 100 µg/mL ELE pretreatment significantly preserved cell viability, mitigated apoptosis, and delayed cellular senescence, as evidenced by cytological and biochemical assays. Furthermore, RNA-seq transcriptomic analysis identified seven key differentially expressed genes (DEGs) mediating these anti-aging effects. Mechanistic investigations revealed that ELE modulates ATP6V0D2 and NCF2 to activate autophagy signaling pathways. This ELE-induced promotion of autophagy effectively suppresses inflammatory responses in IECs, thereby delaying senescence progression. These findings elucidate the molecular mechanisms by which ELE antagonizes intestinal cellular senescence, providing a solid theoretical foundation for its development as a functional anti-aging additive in the food industry.
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Toxicology Research
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2022
·Vol. 11
·期 2
·263-271
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IF 2.68
Yu Ziqiang,Ding Yun,Zeng Tao,Zhao Xiulan,Zhang Cuili
Acute liver failure (ALF), characterized by the quick occurrence of disorder in liver, is a serious liver injury with extremely high mortality. Therefore, we investigated whether diallyl trisulfide (DATS), a natural product from garlic, protected against ALF in mice and studied underlying mechanisms. In the present study, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (10 μg·kg−1)/D-galactosamine (D-gal) (500 mg·kg−1) was intraperitoneally injected to ICR mice to induce ALF. The mice were orally administered 20-, 40-, or 80-mg·kg−1 DATS) 1 h before LPS/D-gal exposure. Serum biochemical analyses and pathological study found that DATS pretreatment effectively prevented the ALF in LPS/D-gal-treated mice. Mechanistically, pretreatment of DATS inhibited the increase of the numbers of CD11b+ Kupffer cells and other macrophages in the liver, the release of tumor necrosis factor-α into the blood, and Caspase-1 activation induced by LPS/D-gal treatment in mice. Furthermore, DATS inhibited the activation of Caspase-3, downregulation of Bcl-2/Bax ratio, and increase of TUNEL positive staining. Altogether, our findings suggest that DATS exhibits hepatoprotective effects against ALF elicited by LPS/D-gal challenge, which probably associated with anti-inflammation and anti-apoptosis.
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ELECTROPHORESIS
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2020
·Vol. 41
·期 12
·1060-1066
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IF 3.081
Zijie Feng,Yue Yang,Guangfu Xu,Yingxiang Du,Xiaodong Sun
The authors describe a synergistic system for nanoparticle based chiral separation. It is based on the use of a conventional chiral selector hydroxyproyl-β-cyclodextrin and a kind of gold nanoparticle functionalized with D-penicillamine as an additive. This nanomaterial displays a synergistic effect on the efficiency of the enantioseparation of the chiral drugs amlodipine, tropicamide, and ofloxacin. A comparative study on the enantioseparation capability of three separation systems, viz. (a) single hydroxyproyl-β-cyclodextrin system, (b) achiral citrate capped gold nanoparticle/ hydroxyproyl-β-cyclodextrin system, and (c) chiral D-penicillamine functionalized gold nanoparticle/ hydroxyproyl-β-cyclodextrin system was performed. The results show that the D-penicillamine functionalized gold nanoparticle/hydroxyproyl-β-cyclodextrin synergistic system has remarkable superiority. The effects of concentrations of D-penicillamine functionalized gold nanoparticle and hydroxyproyl-β-cyclodextrin, of buffer pH value and concentration, and of applied voltage on the performance of enantioseparation were investigated.
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MOLECULES
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2024
·Vol. 29
·期 5
·1181
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IF 4.2
Minghe Wang,Zhouyuji Liao,Dongting Zhangsun,Yong Wu,Sulan Luo
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), acknowledged as host defense peptides, constitute a category of predominant cationic peptides prevalent in diverse life forms. This study explored the antibacterial activity of α-conotoxin RgIA, and to enhance its stability and efficacy, D-amino acid substitution was employed, resulting in the synthesis of nine RgIA mutant analogs. Results revealed that several modified RgIA mutants displayed inhibitory efficacy against various pathogenic bacteria and fungi, includingCandida tropicalisandEscherichia coli. Mechanistic investigations elucidated that these polypeptides achieved antibacterial effects through the disruption of bacterial cell membranes. The study further assessed the designed peptides’ hemolytic activity, cytotoxicity, and safety. Mutants with antibacterial activity exhibited lower hemolytic activity and cytotoxicity, with Pep 8 demonstrating favorable safety in mice. RgIA mutants incorporating D-amino acids exhibited notable stability and adaptability, sustaining antibacterial properties across diverse environmental conditions. This research underscores the potential of the peptide to advance innovative oral antibiotics, offering a novel approach to address bacterial infections.
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NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2025
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IF 2.5
Tiantian Wang,Jianhong Wei,Furong Shi,Hejie Wang,Jinye He,Xudong Lv,Yuan Zhou,Pengzhi Guo,Chenglong Wang,Yangjun Xia
In recent years, polymerized small molecule acceptors (PSMAs) have emerged as a promising strategy that combines the strong absorption of small molecules with the film-forming ability and stability of polymers, thereby greatly boosting the performance of all-polymer solar cells (all-PSCs). We designed a non-fused acceptor, DTBT-IC, and its polymeric counterpart, PDTBT-Br-T, by selecting DTBT as the core, bithiophene as the π-bridge, and IC as the terminal group. PDTBT-Br-T was synthesized via Stille coupling and used with PM6 as the donor to fabricate organic solar cells. The PDTBT-Br-T-based device delivered superior performance, with a VOC of 1.050 V, JSC of 9.32 mA cm−2, FF of 45.33%, and a PCE of 4.44%, outperforming the DTBT-IC-based counterpart. Morphological and structural analyses revealed that PDTBT-Br-T exhibits more ordered backbone stacking and defined phase separation, enhancing exciton dissociation and charge transport, and suppressing energy loss. The study highlights that polymerization of DTBT-IC enhances intermolecular packing and microstructure, offering critical design insights for efficient all-PSCs.
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材料科学
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Materials Today Chemistry
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2020
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H. Wang,Y. Xia,J. Liu,Z. Ma,Q. Shi,J. Yin
Reduction of inflammation and thrombosis caused by implanted devices is critical for clinical success. To this end, the strategy based on programmable release of anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic agents from the widely-used polycaprolactone (PCL)/gelatin nanofiber scaffold is developed. The release of 2-O- d -Glucopyranosyl- l -ascorbic Acid (AA-2G) and heparin are controlled by reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive poly(ethylene glycol)-based β-thioether ester copolymer (PEGDA-EDT) and mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN) in the nanofiber, respectively. The in vitro assay demonstrate that the scaffolds are hemocompatible with the resistance of platelet adhesion; the control release of AA-2G prevents initial inflammation and oxidation of the blood cells, and the subsequent release of heparin entitles nanofibers with long-term anti-thrombotic capability. In addition, rapid endothelialization is obtained on the surface of nanofiber scaffolds for the further enhancement of the hemocompatibility. In vivo implant evaluation convinces that the nanofiber scaffolds possess high biocompatibility with the substantial resistance for inflammation and thrombosis. Hence, our work paves a new way to develop the anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic tissue-engineering substrates through programmable delivery of two or multiple drugs.
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2022
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Bozhi Ye,Xudong Chen,Shanshan Dai,Jibo Han,Xiaohe Liang,Shuang Lin,Xueli Cai,Zhouqing Huang,Weijian Huang
Background Emodin has recently been reported to have a powerful antiinflammatory effect, protecting the myocardium against ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. Pyroptosis is a proinflammatory programmed cell death that is related to many diseases. The present study investigated the effect of emodin on pyroptosis in cardiomyocytes.Materials and methods Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham, I/R, and I/R+Emodin groups. I/R model was subjected to 30 minutes’ ligation of left anterior descending coronary artery, followed by 2 hours of reperfusion. Cardiomyocytes were exposed to hypoxic conditions for 1 hour and normoxic conditions for 2 hours. The level of the pyroptosis was detected by Western blot, real-time PCR analysis, and ELISA.Results The level of gasdermin D-N domains was upregulated in cardiomyocytes during I/R or hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R) treatment. Moreover, emodin increased the rate of cell survival in vitro and decreased the myocardial infarct size in vivo via suppressing the levels of I/R-induced pyroptosis. Additionally, the expression of TLR4, MyD88, phospho-IκBα, phospho-NF-κB, and the NLRP3 inflammasome was significantly upregulated in cardiomyocytes subjected to H/R treatment, while emodin suppressed the expression of these proteins.Conclusion This study confirms that emodin treatment was able to alleviate myocardial I/R injury and inhibit pyroptosis in vivo and in vitro. The inhibitory effect of emodin on pyroptosis was mediated by suppressing the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB/NLRP3 inflammasome pathway. Therefore, emodin may provide an alternative treatment for myocardial I/R injury.
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Food Bioscience
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2022
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Xuan Chen,Jinwen Yu,Liufeng Zheng,Zeyuan Deng,Hongyan Li
Quercetin and lycopene are strong dietary antioxidants that often co-exist in foods . Here, the cardiac and neuroprotective effects of quercetin and lycopene combination were analyzed in d -galactose-induced oxidative stress in mice. ICR mice were divided into control group, d -galactose group (D-GAL), quercetin treatment (Q45: 45 mg kg −1 d −1 quercetin, Q60: 60 mg kg −1 d −1 quercetin), lycopene treatment (15 mg kg −1 d −1 lycopene), and M groups (45 mg kg −1 d −1 quercetin+15 mg kg −1 d −1 lycopene). Mice were given quercetin, lycopene, and their combination through oral gavage for 6 weeks. They were injected with d -galactose (150 mg kg −1 d −1 ) simultaneously except for the control group. Results showed that the quercetin-lycopene combination could ameliorate histopathological injuries in the heart and hippocampus. They significantly decreased the serum and heart malonaldehyde (MDA) levels, heart 4-Hydroxynonenal (4-HNE) levels, and increased the activity of serum and heart superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and the hippocampal SOD and CAT mRNA level. Quercetin-lycopene combination exhibited anti-inflammation effects by reducing inflammatory genes such as cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β). The heart and hippocampal mRNA level of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) expression was up-regulated, and the antioxidant genes related to Nrf2 including heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), NAD(P)H Quinone Dehydrogenase 1 (NQO1) were elevated. Quercetin-lycopene combination significantly promoted the mRNA level of deacetylase sirtuin-1 (SIRT1), increased 3.3-fold and 3-fold SIRT1 expression in the heart and hippocampus, respectively. They could bind SIRT1 at the active site predicted by molecular docking . These results suggested that they may interact with SIRT1 to activate Nrf2, inhibit pro-inflammatory factors, and prevent oxidative stress in D-GAL-induced mice.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY
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2020
·Vol. 57
·期 1
·183-196
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IF 3.899
Fengqi Jiang,Yaodong Chen,Shuo Ren,Zizhuo Li,Kan Sun,Yanwei Xing,Yuekun Zhu,Daxun Piao
Cyclovirobuxine D (CVB‑D) is an alkaloid, which is mainly derived from Buxus microphylla. It has been reported that CVB‑D has positive effects on breast cancer, gastric cancer and other malignant tumors. However, to the best of our knowledge, there are no reports regarding the effects of CVB‑D on colorectal cancer (CRC). The purpose of the present study was to determine the anticancer effects of CVB‑D and further elucidate its molecular mechanism(s). DLD‑1 and LoVo cell lines were selected to evaluate the antitumor effect of CVB‑D. Cytotoxicity, viability and proliferation were evaluated by the MTT and colony formation assays. Flow cytometry was used to detect the effects on apoptosis and the cell cycle in CVB‑D‑treated CRC cells. The migration and invasion abilities of CRC cells were examined by wound healing and Transwell assays. In addition, RNA sequencing, bioinformatics analysis and western blotting were performed to investigate the target of drug action and clarify the molecular mechanisms. A xenograft model was established using nude mice, and ultrasound was employed to assess the preclinical therapeutic effects of CVB‑D in vivo. It was identified that CVB‑D inhibited the proliferation, migration, stemness, angiogenesis and epithelial‑mesenchymal transition of CRC cells, and induced apoptosis and S‑phase arrest. In addition, CVB‑D significantly inhibited the growth of xenografts. It is notable that CVB‑D exerted anticancer effects in CRC cells partly by targeting collagen triple helix repeat containing 1 (CTHRC1), which may be upstream of the AKT and ERK pathways. CVB‑D exerted anticancer effects through the CTHRC1‑AKT/ERK‑Snail signaling pathway. Targeted therapy combining CTHRC1 with CVB‑D may offer a promising novel therapeutic approach for CRC treatment.
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JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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2023
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Haibo Chen,Chengqi Zhao,Yu Li,Junyao Li,Wenrong Cai,Yong Kong,Zheng-Zhi Yin
Au nanoparticles (AuNPs) is first combined with d -methionine ( d -Met) through Au–S bond, and the obtained Au- d -Met was self-assembled with chitosan (CS) via electrostatic driving. Both d -Met and CS are important chiral sources, and therefore the resultant Au- d -Met/CS displays distinct chirality. Interestingly, the chirality of the Au- d -Met/CS can be reversed depending on the ratio of d -Met to CS, as revealed by circular dichroism spectra. Due to the high electrical conductivity of AuNPs as well as the intrinsic chirality of d -Met and CS, the resultant Au- d -Met/CS is used as the electrochemical chiral sensing platform for the discrimination of tryptophan (Trp) enantiomers. Although the Trp enantiomers can be successfully discriminated by the developed chiral sensing platform, the electrochemical signals of l -Trp and d -Trp can be reversed on the differential pulse voltammograms (DPVs) when different ratios of d -Met to CS are used, which can be ascribed to the reversible chirality of the Au- d -Met/CS complexes prepared by different ratios of d -Met to CS.
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GREEN CHEMISTRY
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2018
·Vol. 20
·期 10
·2382-2391
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Feng Sha,Yucong Zheng,Jiao Chen,Kequan Chen,Fei Cao,Ming Yan,Pingkai Ouyang
In this study, the bio-oxidation of galactitol to the valuable D-tagatose is presented. This proposed strategy could start with the refined by-product of waste xylose mother liquor formed by chemical hydrogenation. Through a computationally guided enzyme screening approach, a robust polyol dehydrogenase (PdPDH) was rapidly identified from a massive number of candidates. When coupled with a water-forming NADH oxidase (StNOX) for environmentally benign cofactor regeneration, subsequent reaction optimization facilitated the complete transformation of 100 g L−1 galactitol into the desired product within 15 h, with a yield of 91% in a 2 L scale preparative reaction. Compared to the current enzymatic isomerization system, our approach avoids low conversion, high operative temperatures and by-product formation, while enabling simplified product isolation.
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CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
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2019
·Vol. 16
·期 8
·e1900232
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Wen-Jun Xue,Jian-Yao Du,Ya-Hui Deng,Zhong-Hui Yan,Ji-Ping Liu,Yu Liu,Li-Ping Sun
Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) plays an important role in both vasculogenesis and angiogenesis. Inhibition of VEGFR-2 has been demonstrated as a key method against tumor-associated angiogenesis. Thiazolopyrimidine is an important analog of the purine ring, and we choose the thiazolopyrimidine scaffold as the mother nucleus. Two series of thiazolo[5,4- d ]pyrimidine derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for their antiproliferative activity. In HUVEC inhibition assay, compounds 3l (=1-(5-{[2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4- d ]pyrimidin-7-yl]amino}pyridin-2-yl)-3-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)urea) and 3m (=1-(5-{[2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4- d ]pyrimidin-7-yl]amino}pyridin-2-yl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)urea) exhibited the most potent inhibitory effect (IC 50 =1.65 and 3.52 μ m , respectively). Compound 3l also showed the best potency against VEGFR-2 at 50 μ m (98.5 %). These results suggest that further investigation of compound 3l might provide potential angiogenesis inhibitors. Graphical
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