MOLECULES
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2019
·Vol. 24
·期 20
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Qiao Zhang,Yi Zhang,Shi-Kang Zhou,Kan Wang,Min Zhang,Pei-Dong Chen,Wei-Feng Yao,Yu-Ping Tang,Jian-Hua Wu,Li Zhang
The dried roots ofEuphorbia kansuiS.L.Liou ex S.B.Ho have long been used to treat edema in China. However, the severe toxicity caused byEuphorbia kansui(EK) has seriously restricted its clinical application. Although EK was processed with vinegar to reduce its toxicity, the detailed mechanisms of attenuation in toxicity of EK stir-fried with vinegar (VEK) have not been well delineated. Diterpenoids are the main toxic ingredients of EK, and changes in these after processing may be the underlying mechanism of toxicity attenuation of VEK. 3-O-(2′E,4′Z-decadienoyl)-20-O-acetylingenol (3-O-EZ) is one of the diterpenoids derived from EK, and the content of 3-O-EZ was significantly reduced after processing. This study aims to explore the underlying mechanisms of toxicity reduction of VEK based on the change of 3-O-EZ after processing with vinegar. Based on the chemical structure of 3-O-EZ and the method of processing with vinegar, simulation experiments were carried out to confirm the presence of the product both in EK and VEK and to enrich the product. Then, the difference of peak area of 3-O-EZ and its hydrolysate in EK and VEK were detected by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC). Furthermore, the toxicity effect of 3-O-EZ and its hydrolysate, as well as the underlying mechanism, on zebrafish embryos were investigated. The findings showed that the diterpenoids (3-O-EZ) in EK can convert into less toxic ingenol in VEK after processing with vinegar; meanwhile, the content of ingenol in VEK was higher than that of EK. More interestingly, the ingenol exhibited less toxicity (acute toxicity, developmental toxicity and organic toxicity) than that of 3-O-EZ, and 3-O-EZ could increase malondialdehyde (MDA) content and reduce glutathione (GSH) content; cause embryo oxidative damage by inhibition of the succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity; and induce inflammation and apoptosis by elevation of IL-2 and IL-8 contents and activation of the caspase-3 and caspase-9 activity. Thus, this study contributes to our understanding of the mechanism of attenuation in toxicity of VEK, and provides the possibility of safe and rational use of EK in clinics.Keywords:Euphorbia kansui;diterpenoids;vinegar processing;zebrafish toxicity
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BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
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2014
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Yu-Cai He,Zhi-Cheng Tao,Xian Zhang,Zhen-Xing Yang,Jian-He Xu
An NADH-dependent reductase (CmCR) from Candida magnoliae was discovered by genome mining for carbonyl reductases. After CmCR was overexpressed in Escherichia coli BL21, a robust reductase-producing strain, recombinant E. coli CCZU-K14, was employed for the efficient synthesis of ethyl ( S )-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate (( S )-CHBE) from the reduction of ethyl 4-chloro-3-oxobutanoate (COBE). After the optimization, the optimum reaction conditions were obtained. Notably, E. coli CCZU-K14 had broad substrate specificity in reducing both aliphatic and aromatic substrates, and excellent enantioselectivity of CCZU-K14 was observed for most of the tested substrates, resulting in chiral alcohols of over 99.9% ee . Moreover, COBE at a high concentration of (3000 mM) could be asymmetrically reduced to ( S )-CHBE in the high yield (>99.0%) and high enantiometric excess value (>99.9% ee ) after 14 h. Significantly, E. coli CCZU-K14 shows high potential in the industrial production of ( S )-CHBE and its derivatives (>99.9% ee ).
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BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2017
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Ya-Jun Wang,Xiao-Peng Chen,Wei Shen,Zhi-Qiang Liu,Yu-Guo Zheng
In our previous work, we constructed a carbonyl reductase (CR) and glucose dehydrogenase (GDH) co-expression strain E. coli BL21(DE3)/pCDFDuet- gdh - cr , and a biocatalytic process of chiral diol t -butyl 6-cyano-(3 R ,5 R )-dihydroxyhexanoate ((3 R ,5 R )- 2 ) was established by using its free cells. Herein, a (3 R ,5 R )- 2 process with celite-polyethyleneimine (PEI)-glutaraldehyde (GA) immobilized E. coli BL21(DE3)/pCDFDuet- gdh - cr whole cells was developed for the first time. It was demonstrated that immobilization via cross-linking was preferred, and the optimized immobilization conditions were as follows: 0.6% (w/v) celite, 4% (w/v) PEI and 1% (w/v) GA, pH7. The immobilizate can be used at pH 7.0, 30 °C for intermittent 7 batch, yielding a total of 17.5 g (3 R ,5 R )- 2 per gram of celite-PEI-GAimmobilizates in de p (diastereomeric excess) >99.5%. Compared with the free cells, there was a dramatic improvement in celite- PEI-GA immobilizate stability and recyclability. In this way, a promising platform technology based on a combination of cells immobilization and multiple enzymes co-expression is constructed, enabling efficiently converting inexpensive prochiral ketones to high-valued chiral alcohols.
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2024
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Deshou Wang,Yumeng Liang,Yong Zeng,Chang Liu,Chun Zhan,Peng Chen,Shaoxian Song,Feifei Jia
The recycling of electronic waste, i.e ., waste Printed Circuit Boards (WPCBs), provides substantial environmental and economic advantages. In fact, the concentration of valuable precious and base metals in WPCBs is even higher compared to those found in mined ores. Nevertheless, it is still challenging to selectively extract precious metals with low concentrations from the pregnant leaching solution, due to the co-deposition of base metals, like Cu, which have higher concentrations. In this research, stepwise recovery of precious metals and copper directly from WPCBs thiosulfate leaching solution was facilitated by the Ti cathode coated with MoS 2 (MoS 2 /Ti). The in-situ enrichment of Au(S 2 O 3 ) 2 3- and Ag(S 2 O 3 ) 2 3- at the surface of MoS 2 enables the high efficiency and selectivity of electrodeposition , which has been confirmed through COMSOL Multiphysics simulations and visualization. As a result, the first-step electrodeposition at 0.6 V recovered 92.44 % Au and 98.18 % Ag without any co-deposition of Cu. Subsequently, the second-step recovery employed a constant current of 0.03 A, achieving 100 % recovery of copper within 12 h. Furthermore, this study optimized the reduction potential, NH 3 ·H 2 O concentration, and S 2 O 3 2- concentration for the stepwise electrodeposition process. These findings provide valuable insights for establishing a closed loop circular economy in the electronics industry.
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ANALYST
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2024
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Zhiqi Gu,Hui Chang,Guo Yang,Boxuan Xu,Bin Miao,Jiadong Li
Vertical flow assay (VFA) is an effective point-of-care (POC) diagnostic tool for widespread applications. Nevertheless, the lack of multi-target detection and multi-signal readout capability still remain challenges. Herein, a brand new VFA scheme for multi-target saliva detection based on electronic-tags was proposed, where AlGaN/GaN HEMT sensors modified with different bio-receptors as electronic tags endowed the VFA a multi-target detection capability. In addition, the use of electronic tags instead of optical tags made that the VFA could simultaneously carry out direct multi-target readout, which ensure the effective POC diagnostic of saliva analysis. Moreover, by integrating a hydrophilically optimized micro-sieve, impurities like sticky filaments, epidermal cells and other large-scale charged particles in saliva were effectively screened, which enabled the direct detection of saliva by AlGaN/GaN HEMT sensors. Glucose, urea, and cortisol were selected to verified the feasibility of the multi-target e-VFA scheme, results displayed that the limit-of-detection (LOD) was as low as 100 aM. The linear response was demonstrated in the dynamic range of 100 aM - 100 μM, the specificity and long-term stability and the validity of the actual saliva test were also verified. These results demonstrated that the as-proposed e-VFA had potential application in saliva detection for multi-target simultaneous detection, and it is expected to achieve the real-time detection of more biological targets in saliva.
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MICROCHIMICA ACTA
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2024
·Vol. 191
·期 8
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Wang Panxue,Liu Ying,Li Xiang,Li Cen,Li Guoliang
A ratiometric SERS aptasensor based on catalytic hairpin self-assembly (CHA) mediated cyclic signal amplification strategy was developed for the rapid and reliable determination of Escherichia coli O157:H7. The recognition probe was synthesized by modifying magnetic beads with blocked aptamers, and the SERS probe was constructed by functionalizing gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) with hairpin structured DNA and 4-mercaptobenzonitrile (4-MBN). The recognition probe captured E. coli O157:H7 specifically and released the blocker DNA, which activated the CHA reaction on the SERS probe and turned on the SERS signal of 6-carboxyl-x-rhodamine (ROX). Meanwhile, 4-MBN was used as an internal reference to calibrate the matrix interference. Thus, sensitive and reliable determination and quantification of E. coli O157:H7 was established using the ratio of the SERS signal intensities of ROX to 4-MBN. This aptasensor enabled detection of 2.44 × 10 2 CFU/mL of E. coli O157:H7 in approximately 3 h without pre-culture and DNA extraction. In addition, good reliability and excellent reproducibility were observed for the determination of E. coli O157:H7 in spiked water and milk samples. This study offered a new solution for the design of rapid, sensitive, and reliable SERS aptasensors. Graphical abstract
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2025
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Ke Xu,Shengde Dong,Chunxi Hai,Luxiang Ma,Yanxia Sun,Qi Xu,Xin He,Yuan Zhou
The recycling of cathode materials in waste lithium-ion batteries is of great significance to resource utilization and environmental protection. However, few studies have addressed the challenges posed by high-aluminum LiFePO 4 black powder (HALFP-BP) resulting from inadequate pre-treatment. This study proposes a low-temperature short-time sulfuric acid leaching method based on thermodynamic analysis of E-pH diagrams. Under optimized conditions, the leaching efficiencies of Li and Fe reached 99 %, while 86 % of Al was selectively removed. Furthermore, the guiding role of E-pH diagram in the recovery process and the chemical reactions and Gibbs free energy analysis during the acid leaching process were analyzed. It revealed that the dissolution kinetics inhibition of the dense Al 2 O 3 film on the surface of aluminum impurities in the sulfuric acid system was the key to achieving selective separation. This method provides an energy-saving and efficient solution for the resource utilization of the HALFP-BP.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2024
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Lei Wang,Mengqing Luo,Zihao Zhang,Dan Ji,Xiaohua Chang,Yutian Zhu
Ionic conductive hydrogels as electronic skins (e-skins) have showcased pivotal potentials in the realm of human health monitoring and human–machine interfaces. However, developing intelligent hydrogel with remarkable stretchability and mechanical elasticity is yet challenging. Herein, high-performance ion-conducting hydrogels with unprecedented mechanical properties and good transparent, conductive, self-healing properties are constructed via free-radical polymerization of acrylic acid (AA) within the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) network, and the subsequent freeze–thaw (F-T) treatment and Zr 4+ ion immersion crosslinking technique. Profiting from the synergy of multiple intermolecular/intramolecular hydrogen bonds between different polymers and coordination bonds of carboxyl-Zr 4+ , the resultant PVA/PAA/Zr 4+ hydrogel exhibits high transparency (∼97 %), superior conductivity (0.6089 S/m), a long elongation at break (2053 %), robust self-healing efficiency (96.3 %), high deformation-tolerate property, and notable mechanical repeatability. These multifaceted attributes render the hydrogel to serve as an ionic conductor for capacitive/resistive −type strain sensor. The hydrogel-based resistive-type strain sensor features a wide detection range (0.5 %-800 %), rapid response time (150 ms), long-term stability, and consistent output stability, making it promising in monitoring diverse human motions and seamless human–machine interactions. Additionally, the hydrogel sensor demonstrates excellent linear response in ultra-wide range (0–900 % strain), high sensitivity, and excellent cycling stability in a capacitive mode, enabling to be used for accurately detecting the weights of objects. As such, this work advances the development of ionic conductive hydrogel as flexible and wearable electronic devices.
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Food Chemistry-X
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Yiye Luo,Lusi Ouyang,Shuo Zhang,Yusheng Wang,Pingzhang Yao,Yin Liu,Xiaoyu Chen,Lin Yuan,Zhiyong Wu
This study investigated volatile organic compound (VOC) variations across commercial grades (G1, G2, G3) of Chinese black truffles ( Tuber indicum ) using electronic nose ( E -nose), headspace solid-phase microextraction gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (HS-SPM E -GC–MS), and headspace gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (HS-GC-IMS). E-nose analysis revealed significant differences in sulfur-containing and terpenic compounds between grades. HS-SPME-GC–MS identified 95 VOCs, with G1 exhibiting the highest diversity (75 compounds) and unique markers like 2-butanone. Orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) highlighted 86 discriminatory VOCs (VIP > 1). Odor activity value (OAV) analysis showed G1 had the strongest aroma intensity, driven by esters (ethyl isobutyrate, OAV = 6574) and alcohols (1-octen-3-ol, OAV = 3444). Higher-grade truffles (G1) contained distinct sulfur compounds absent in lower grades. This multi-technique approach provides a biochemical basis for refining truffle grading standards beyond morphological criteria.
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JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
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2024
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Mingzhu Zhang,Dongfeng Guo,Guanglong Wu,Ping Han,Yaqi Shi,Tianfei Zheng,Xiaohui He,Eryong Zhao,Hui Zhang,Xingjiang Li
Tobacco is an agricultural commodity with great economic significance. Producers recognize that the flavor characteristics of filler tobacco clear-out (FTLs) affect the quality of cigar tobacco items. To identify the major volatile organic compounds (VOCs) responsible for differences in FTLs, E-nose, HS-SPME-GC–MS, and HS-GC-IMS were employed for multi-dimensional analysis of nine groups of FTLs at various fermentation stages. The E-nose results indicated a progressive increase in nitrogen-oxygen compounds during fermentation. Coupled with these findings, HS-SPME-GC–MS identified 56 VOCs, and HS-GC-IMS revealed 55 VOCs in the FTLs. Principal component analysis (PCA) suggested that FTLs from various fermentation stages of the Yunxue No 39 tobacco plant exhibit significant differences. Partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA), along with the variable importance in projection (VIP) method for feature selection, pinpointed 12 VOCs as the essential unmistakable metabolites embroiled within the agrarian fermenting prepare of matured FTLs. During the fermentation process, these crucial metabolites are predominantly enriched in pathways including pyruvate metabolism, phenylalanine metabolism, as well as nicotinate and nicotinamide metabolism. The study provides insights into the differences and diversity of FTLs at agricultural fermentation stages. It offers valuable information for optimizing the quality of agricultural fermentation and guiding the directional fermentation of tobacco leaves.
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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Jinghe Sun,Weiyun Zheng,Xiaoyan Wang,Yimeng Li,Jingfeng Yang
The freshness in A. japonicus after thymol treatment was tested. The results showed that sensory scores in thymol group significantly increased 14.83 and 21.67 compared to the Frozen and BK groups after storage. Texture parameters showed that hardness, springiness, and chewiness of body wall treated with thymol were 2.56, 1.21, and 2.02 folds that of the BK group, respectively. Volatile flavor results revealed 38 flavor substances and 33 volatile organic compounds in the body wall. Aldehydes, alcohols, heterocycles, and alkane were the key sources to odor components of A. japonicus , including nonanal, hexanal, 1-octanol, 1-hexanol, d -limonene, and 2-methylbutyl acetate. Moreover, heptenoic acid, dimethyl disulfide, and dimethylamine, as distinct volatile flavor substances, were the main contributors of fishy, malodorous, and spicy smells of autolysis A. japonicus . This study guides the potential use of thymol in sea cucumber preservation and seeks the spoiled flavor markers for non-destructive rapid testing technology development.
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ACS Applied Electronic Materials
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2025
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Ziheng Luo,Shuai Zhang,Genshui Wang,Hengchang Nie,Shiguang Yan,Zhiyan Guo,Yuou Yuan,Liang Shi
Among typical ferroelectric materials, Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3 (BNT) has attracted significant research attention owing to its high intrinsic polarization and polymorphic phase transitions. However, the practical application of pure BNT in high-performance energy storage devices has been limited by its large remnant polarization (Pr) and broad P–E hysteresis loops. Previous studies on element-doped BNT-based materials for enhanced energy storage performance have primarily focused on improving dielectric breakdown strength (Eb) and slimming P–E loops, which typically leads to deteriorated ferroelectric properties (reduced Pmax). To overcome the above problems, this study investigates (0.94–x)Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-0.06BaTiO3-xMgZrO3:1 mol % Mn (BNT-BT-xMZ:Mn, x = 0, 0.03, 0.06, 0.09, 0.12) thin films. MZ doping induces lattice expansion within the material, where larger domain sizes enhance polarization behavior, leading to increased Pmax (76.81 μC/cm2). Concurrently, the incorporation of MZ promotes cationic disorder, strengthening relaxor behavior. This results in nearly unchanged remnant polarization (Pr) but significantly reduced coercive field (Ec). Consequently, a large polarization difference (ΔP = 70.44 μC/cm2) and slim P–E hysteresis loops are achieved, and synergistic optimization of ferroelectric properties and relaxor characteristics enables the thin film to achieve superior energy storage performance under moderate electric fields (∼2250 kV/cm), ultimately achieving optimal comprehensive performance at x = 0.09, with a recoverable energy density (Wrec) of 55.76 J/cm3 and efficiency (η) of 79.46%. In contrast to previous unilateral approaches solely pursuing high Eb, the synergistic optimization strategy for polarization intensity and P–E hysteresis loop shape provides insights and design principles for modifying thin films as energy storage capacitors.
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